Body: Committee of the Whole Type: Minutes Meeting: Committee of the Whole Date: March 22, 2016 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Committee of the Whole March 22, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers Meeting # 9 Present: Ron Vandewal, 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, Lindsay Mills, Planner, 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)
Warden Frances Smith and Kelly Pender, CAO, County of Frontenac Warden Frances Smith thanked Council for the opportunity to provide an update on the County. Kelly Pender, CAO, reviewed various topics including the budget, Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus, paramedic services, planing and economic development, Fairmount Home and shared services.
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Campbell - Proposal to Purchase a Portion of Unopened Road Allowance at reduced costs Council directed staff to advertise the orphaned piece of road allowance and include abutting property owners. If there is no interest from them, then Mr. Campbell will be asked to provide an offer to purchase.
b)
Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Conveyance of Closed Road Allowance between Lots 24 and 25, Concession VII, Storrington District- Gordon Council was supportive of this request.
c)
Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Recreation Facility User Fees Council directed staff to proceed with an evaluation of the current user fees and to develop recommendations on a new program to address the challenges and meet the needs of the community.
d)
Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Source Water Appointment Council was supportive of the recommendation to have Greg Newman and John Conley’s names put forward for appointment to the Cataraqui Source
Committee of the Whole March 22, 2016 Protection Committee. 7.
Reports for Information - n/a
Rise & Report
a)
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Work is being done on a three year work plan and they are looking for input. Items to look at include the role of the authority in planning decisions and improving environmental reviews.
b)
Quinte Region Conservation Authority No report.
c)
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority The last meeting was cancelled due to bad weather. RVCA will be celebrating their 50th anniversary. The next meeting is scheduled for a week form Thursday when they will be finalizing their budget.
d)
Portland Heritage They will be discussing their hours of operation at the meeting on Thursday and details of their new displays.
Information Items
a)
2016 Ontario Farmland Forum Flyer Councillor Sleeth indicated his interest in attending this forum on April 8.
b)
Wilma Kenny, re: Sydenham Parking
c)
Stephen Kapusta, re: Sydenham Parking
d)
Graeme Watson, re: Township Initiated Housekeeping By-law
e)
Jeff Peck, re: Township Initiated Housekeeping By-law Council questioned the next steps regarding the deferral of Sections 5.10 and 5.11. It was agreed that this item is significant enough to have a written legal opinion.
f)
Ontario News Release - Ontario Transforming Housing and Homelessness System
g)
Councillor Revill, re: March 1 comments on Hartington Subdivision
h)
Harrowsmith Community Improvement Plan Poster
i)
Ontario Association of Fire Chief’s Conference
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Committee of the Whole March 22, 2016
Notice of Motions
a)
Councillor Schjerning served notice of motion that he will be tabling a resolution to support local businesses at the April 5, 2016 meeting.
Announcements
a)
Mayor Vandewal reminded Council of the invitation from Richard Allen to attend the Rural Business Tour.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items)
a)
Jamie Curragh questioned the timeframe for public input on Zoning By-law Sections 5.10 and 5.11 and when the legal opinion would be obtained. He felt this was a very short timeframe for cottagers as they typically don’t go to their cottage until the May long weekend. Mayor Vandewal responded that information will be circulated through various lake associations and that people will be to attend or provide their written feedback.
Closed Session - n/a
Adjournment
a)
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
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