Body: Committee of the Whole Type: Minutes Meeting: Committee of the Whole Date: December 12, 2017 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Committee of the Whole December 12, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers Meeting # 39 Present: Mayor Ron Vandewal, Brad Barbeau, Pat Barr, John McDougall, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Mark Schjerning, Ron Sleeth, Ross Sutherland Staff: Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, Angela Maddocks, Deputy Clerk 1.
Call to Order
a)
Mayor Vandewal called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
a)
Councillor Schjerning declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation presentation as he is a member of the Sydenham Lake Association and the current president.
Scheduled Closed Session - n/a
***Recess *** - n/a
Delegations
a)
Gord Rodgers and Bill Peairs, re: Final Sydenham Lake Stewardship Plan Gord Rodgers presented the final Sydenham Lake Stewardship Plan, a community action plan to protect the health and special character of Sydenham Lake. Copies were distributed to Council members. Discussion took place regarding the cost of developing a stewardship plan and the dark sky initiative noted in the presentation. Councillor Schjerning suggested that the Development Services Committee look at a funding source for other lake associations to develop plans based on a business plan in the New Year.
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Proposed Shooting Range - Concession III, Part Lot 2, Portland District Council directed staff to provide public consultation on this request based on the planning application guidelines, posting of notice, newspaper and website advertising and giving 20 days advance notice of a public meeting to be held in late January or early February.
b)
Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Development and Building Services Council confirmed their commitment to recruiting for the role of Manager of Development Services slated for early in the New Year. Council was generally supportive of Councillor Schjerning’s suggestion to change the title from “manager” to “director” as this may broaden the scope for interested applicants.
Committee of the Whole December 12, 2017
Reports for Information
a)
Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, re: Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
Rise & Report
a)
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Councillor Revill indicated there was nothing new to report, however he noted that the new Conservation Authorities Act has been proclaimed.
b)
Quinte Conservation Authority Councillor Roberts reported that the next meeting is this Thursday.
c)
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Deputy Mayor Barr reported that the next meeting is this Thursday.
Information Items
a)
Around the Rideau - November/December 2017 Issue
b)
Donna Garland, re: Fermoy Hall (distributed to Council on December 5)
Notice of Motions - n/a
Announcements - n/a
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items)
a)
Steve Saunders asked for clarification on the next steps in his request for a private shooting range.
Closed Session - n/a
Adjournment
a)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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