Body: Committee of the Whole Type: Minutes Meeting: Committee of the Whole Date: October 11, 2016 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Committee of the Whole October 11, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers Meeting # 30 Present: Mayor Ron Vandewal, Pat Barr, John McDougall, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Mark Schjerning, Ron Sleeth, Ross Sutherland Staff: Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Louise Fragnito, Treasurer, Mark Segsworth, Public 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
a)
Councillor Sleeth declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Agenda Item 5(d). Deputy Mayor Sutherland declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Agenda Item 5 (c).
Scheduled Closed Session - n/a
***Recess *** - n/a
Delegations
a)
Donna Garland - Fermoy Hall Donna Garland reviewed her presentation with Council and asked that funds be allocated in the 2017 budget for improvements to the hall.
b)
Rob Hitchcock, Abundant Solar Energy Inc, re: Municipal Council Support for Solar Project Council was supportive of the ground mount solar project proposed for property fronting on Westport Road in Bedford District. A municipal support resolution will be brought forward on October 18, 2016.
c)
David Hahn, Wintergreen Renewable Energy Cooperative, re: Municipal Council Support for Solar Projects Council was supportive of the two ground mount solar projects, 342 Buck Bay Road, and 1891 Rutledge Road. A municipal support resolution will be brought forward to the October 18, 2016 Council meeting.
d)
Andrew Ross, Solar Provider Group, re: Municipal Council Support for Solar Projects Council was supportive of six of the seven proposed ground mount solar projects. Concerns were expressed about the 2496 Rutledge Road site that included the setback from Sheila Lane, buffering between the site and Sheila Lane, lighting on the solar project that may affect neighbours and run off into Sydenham Lake as it has a source protection area.
Committee of the Whole October 11, 2016 Mr. Ross was asked to provide a response to these concerns before Council will support this particular site. 6.
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Louise Fragnito, Treasurer, re: 2017 Draft Capital Budget (Administration, Fire and Recreation) Louise Fragnito reviewed the report with Council and outlined items carried forward from prior years as well as new capital projects. Council offered no direction for items to be removed at this time.
b)
Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Frontenac Community Arena This item will be included in the draft capital budget. It was recognized that a financial commitment from Central Frontenac will also be required.
Reports for Information - n/a
Rise & Report
a)
County Council Councillor McDougall provided an update on the County budget process. There is interest at the County to provide funding to CFDC through a County/Township partnership.
b)
Arena Board Councillor Revill reported that another season has started. Revenue is up somewhat from rentals, a decrease in hydro use has been recognized, spectator heating is appreciated.
c)
Police Services Board Wayne Orr reported that the last meeting was September 15. The annual meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2016.
Information Items
a)
Invitation from Oskar Group, re: Collins Lake Estates - Information Night, Oct 27, 2016
b)
Catherine Warren, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, re: Update on Johnston Point
c)
Joe Redden, re: Resignation as Fenceviewer
d)
In Field Communications - presented Oct 5 in Central Frontenac
e)
Michele Lamberti, re: Skycroft Campground Rezoning
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Committee of the Whole October 11, 2016 f)
Marc Faguy, re: Skycroft Campground Rezoning
g)
Jean & Michael Macpherson, re: Skycroft Rezoning
h)
Robyn Hutto Miller, re: Skycroft Rezoning
i)
Rosalind Gill, re: Skycroft Rezoning
j)
Petition - Illegal Special Event Concerts at Loughborough Lake Holiday Park
Notice of Motions
a)
Deputy Mayor Sutherland served a notice of motion regarding the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the update on Johnston Point regarding endangered species. See Agenda Item 9(b).
Announcements
a)
Mayor Vandewal reminded Council of the special Committee of the Whole meetings scheduled for Friday, October 14, and Saturday, October 15.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items)- n/a
Closed Session - n/a
Adjournment
a)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.
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