Body: Committee of the Whole Type: Minutes Meeting: Committee of the Whole Date: January 26, 2016 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting January 26, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Council Chambers Meeting # 3 Present: Deputy Mayor Sutherland, Pat Barr, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Bill Robinson, Mark Schjerning, Ron Sleeth Staff: Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Lindsay Mills, Planner, Louise Fragnito, Treasurer, Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, Angela Maddocks, Executive Assistant
Call to Order
a)
Deputy Mayor Sutherland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof - n/a
Scheduled Closed Session -n/a
***Recess *** - n/a
Delegations
a)
Louise Moody, North Frontenac Community Services Louise Moody reviewed the programs offered by North Frontenac Community Services that include licensed daycare, youth programming, family counseling and transportation services The cost to run a one day a week.program that includes food and supplies is $5000.00. The funding received from the Ministry of Education is primarily for their day care programs. She thanked Council for the 2015 funding which reached 66 children and is asking Council to consider funding for 2017.
b)
Deb McAuslan, re: Basic Income Guarantee Ms. McAuslan spoke to the need for a program that provides an income sufficient for life’s basic needs: welfare is a broken solution. Her presentation included data indicating the cost of poverty being $30 billion annually and $100,000 per year as the cost of managing the homeless. This is urban data.The criteria for having access to food banks is based on an intake process, in some cases people are only allowed to access the food bank every 3 months. Deputy Mayor Sutherland noted a significant increase in use of local food banks.
c)
Dave McGrath and Ron Darling, Habitat for Humanity Ron Darling reviewed his role on the land acquisition committee and noted that they are looking for property to build on in South Frontenac that needs to be close to local town centres. The organization has had positive experiences in Loyalist and Central Frontenac Townships. Dave McGrath, CEO for Habitat for Humanity explained the habitat model that provides affordable home ownership, allowing families with modest income to have their own homes. There is a process to qualify, the homes are not given
Committee of the Whole January 26, 2016 away, but a third party assessment determines the mortgage amount with 0% interest. Home owners are not considered clients but partners as they volunteer 500 hours as part of the qualifying process. Council discussed the failed tax sale process as an opportunity for building lots. Councillor Sleeth thanked Mr. McGrath and Mr. Darling for attending and providing information on this program. d)
Fran Willes, re: Harrowsmith Rezoning and Hartington Subdivision Mrs. Willes withdrew her request for delegation status.
e)
Pat Lalonde With the consent of Council, Ms. Lalonde was added to the agenda. Ms. Lalonde offered her views on the minutes of settlement for the Larcon property. She recognized that the OMB decision is theirs to make but felt changes to the Official Plan are needed to ensure that industrial and commercial zoning is better defined. She stated that people who move to the country don’t want to be near commercial and industrial development.
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Louise Fragnito, Treasurer, re: Investment Policy Council supported and directed this item to be brought forward.
b)
Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Housekeeping Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Mr. Mills reviewed his report and noted that the Boy Scouts Camp on Massassauga Road is to be included in the housekeeping by-law although it had not been identified in his report. A copy of the Chief Building Official’s opinion on the proposed housekeeping changes were circulated to Council. Councillor Revill was not supportive of the CBO’s opinion. Council questioned the interpretation of front yard with respect to public roads and private lanes. Council felt it should be the same. Mr. Mills explained that on a private lane where the property is on a water body, the front yard is considered the water frontage. Council was supportive of moving forwards to a public meeting for the housekeeping by-law.
c)
Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Comments on County of Frontenac Official Plan Discussion took place regarding Section 4.2.1.6 Private Services and the implications for South Frontenac with respect to development in all hamlets and on-site septic systems and private wells. Mr. Mills interpretation was that the province is directing development to the settlement areas but, on the other
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Committee of the Whole January 26, 2016 hand, they are not allowing us to do it since no settlement area in the County has these full services. Council felt this should be clarified and was too significant to ignore. Staff were directed to appeal the County Official Plan if written clarification could not be obtained from the Ministry. d)
Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Closing of Road Allowance, Concessions V and VI, Part of Lot 19, Ritchie Council was supportive of moving this forward.
e)
Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Process Map for Subdivision/Condominium Development It was recognized that there is no clear one line process with respect to the process. Wayne Orr suggested that the upcoming organizational review will provide a benchmark and best practices. There is still further dialog anticipated in developing the flowchart. This has been provided to Council as an update.
Reports for Information - n/a
Rise & Report
a)
County Council The CAO reported that the County Planner has submitted a report to County Council regarding an opinion on the Johnston Point development. He was not certain when this will be taken to County Council.
b)
Arena Board There was increased revenue from what had been projected for 2015. Changes in the financial operations are being made. There will be tenders for arena lighting and new compressors. It is anticipated that this work will be completed after the current season.
c)
Police Services Board The first meeting of 2016 is scheduled for March 17.
Information Items
a)
Community Letter, re: Part of Lot 7, Concession 7, Portland District - Proposed Subdivision Development
b)
Ruth Gultekin, 4023 Boyce Rd, re: Hartington Revised Plan of Subdivision Recommendations to County Council
c)
Mara Shaw, Executive Director, Loving Spoonful, re: Submission of Good Food, A Community Consultation and Plan
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Committee of the Whole January 26, 2016 d)
Doug Reycroft, MEPCO, Board Chair, re: OMERS Plan Benefits
e)
John Bolognone, City Clerk, City of Kingston, re: Basic Income Guarantee (carried forward from January 12 agenda)
Notice of Motions
a)
Deputy Mayor Sutherland served notice of motion to bring forward a modified version of the City of Kingston request for Basic Income Guarantee for support.
Announcements
a)
Councillor Sleeth questioned the status of the Amey property and the latest information received about Hartington. The Planner will be proceeding with advertising for the sale of the township property. Once information is received in writing, the information regarding the Hartington site will be provided in a report to Council.
b)
Deputy Mayor Sutherland requested that staff follow up on loans or grants for energy retrofit projects.
c)
Interviews for the Organizational Review have been scheduled. Anyone with conflicts or changes need to contact Angela Maddocks.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items)
Closed Session - n/a
Adjournment
a)
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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