Body: Committee of the Whole Type: Minutes Meeting: Committee of the Whole Date: October 10, 2017 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Committee of the Whole October 10, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers Meeting # 30 Present: Mayor Ron Vandewal, Brad Barbeau, Pat Barr, John McDougall, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Mark Schjerning, Ross Sutherland, Ron Sleeth Staff: Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Louise Fragnito, Treasurer, Mark Segsworth, Publci Works Manager, Angela Maddocks, Executive Assistant 1.
Call to Order
a)
Mayor Vandewal called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof - n/a
Scheduled Closed Session - n/a
***Recess *** - n/a
Delegations
a)
Presentation of Lifesaving Awards by Frontenac OPP Constable Marc Gallant, Frontenac OPP, presented lifesaving awards to Harold Lake, Paul Davey, Gary Knox and Mike McNish, commending each of them for their outstanding efforts. Mayor Vandewal presented certificates of appreciation to each of the recipients on behalf of the Township.
b)
Exemplary Service Awards for Volunteer Firefighters Fire Chief Chesebrough presented exemplary service awards to the following volunteer firefighters: Donald Leisk - 20 years Howard Williams - 25 years Stephen Spencer - 30 years Brian McCarthy - 35 ears Rick Nelson - 35 years Mayor Vandewal presented certificates of congratulations to the firefighters and presented Fire Chief Chesebrough with his 30 years of exemplary service award in fire services. He commended all volunteer firefighters for their commitment to community safety in the fire service.
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Rick Chesebrough, Fire Chief, re: Pre-Budget Approval Submission Council was supportive of this request for pre-budget approval based on the savings. A report for approval will be presented to Council at their next meeting.
b)
Louise Fragnito, Treasurer, re: 2018 Draft Capital Budget Council identified some capital items from Recreation that were removed from the budget at the committee level. The Treasurer will update the draft capital
Committee of the Whole October 10, 2017 budget to reflect these changes and provide an updated report. c)
Angela Maddocks, Executive Assistant, re: November 18, 2017 Operating Budget Council was supportive of starting the Saturday, November 18, 2017 budget meeting at 8:00 a.m.
Reports for Information - n/a
Rise & Report
a)
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Councillor Revill noted the fundraiser for the Cataraqui Trail on October 13 at Opinicon Lodge as well as a Gala Fundraiser on October 28.
b)
Quinte Region Conservation Authority Deputy Mayor Roberts was unable to attend the last meeting. Information of significance is forwarded via email to other Councillors.
c)
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Councillor Barr provided an update on continued decommissioning that is to be completed by November 17. Flooding and regulation mapping is completed and available for administrative use. A financial report ending June 30, 2017 was reviewed and in order at the last meeting.
Information Items
a)
Dennis Doyle, Chair, KFL&A Public Health, re: Support for resolution regarding Fluoride Varnish Program for children at risk
b)
G & M Beach, re: response to Meela Melnik-Proud correspondence in October 3, 2017 agenda
c)
Robert P. Calihan, re: Thanks to South Frontenac Fire and Rescue - Life Saving Efforts
Notice of Motions - n/a
Announcements
a)
Councillor Sleeth provided a reminder about the annual Battersea Pumpkin Festival on October 14, 2017.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items) - n/a
Closed Session
a)
Council moved into closed session to discuss matters concerning an identifiable individual.
Adjournment
a)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
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