Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: April 3, 2018 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council April, 3, 2018 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers
Meeting # 9 Present: Mayor Ron Vandewal, Pat Barr, Brad Barbeau, John McDougall, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Mark Schjerning, Ron Sleeth, Ross Sutherland Staff: Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Lindsay Mills, Planner, Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, Darcy Knott, Fire Chief, (effective May 1, 2018), Angela Maddocks, Deputy Clerk. 1.
Call to Order
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2018-9-01 Moved by Deputy Mayor Barr Seconded by Councillor Roberts THAT the Council meeting of April 3, 2018 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried
Moment of Silence
a)
Council, staff and the members of the public present observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Gary Davison, former Mayor and Fire Chief who passed away earlier in the week.
Presentation to Frontenac Flyers & Frontenac Fury Teams
a)
Mayor Vandewal presented a congratulatory certificate to the Frontenac Flyers Atom Team and coaches on their 2018 OMHA Championship. Mayor Vandewal presented a congratulatory certificate to Jenna Norman and Cassie Page for their promotion of girls hockey in the community. Their team members were in attendance and were congratulated on their achievements this season.
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
a)
There were no declarations.
Approval of Agenda
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2018-9-02 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Deputy Mayor Barr THAT Council approves the April 3, 2018 agenda as presented. Carried
Scheduled Closed Session - n/a
Recess - n/a
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Public Meeting - n/a
Delegations
a)
Anne Prichard, Executive Director, Frontenac CFDC, re: Food in Frontenac Study Anne Prichard reviewed the work done to determine how best to support food producers and processors in South Frontenac. The rationale for undertaking this work was that staff at Frontenac CFDC, County of Frontenac and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation continue to hear from businesses seeking access to local produce, short term commercial kitchen space, freezer/fridge space, distribution and specialized technical support. Part of her presentation included a recommendation that the Township of South Frontenac review how they communicate their planning and building processes, fees and time lines to potential business owners.
Approval of Minutes
a)
Minutes of March 20, 2018 Council Meeting Resolution No. 2018-9-03 Moved by Deputy Mayor Barr Seconded by Councillor Roberts THAT Council approves the minutes of the March 20, 2018 Council meeting. Carried
Business Arising from the Minutes
a)
Notice of Motion - Accommodation Review & Strategy for Growth Study Resolution No. 2018-9-04 Moved by Councillor McDougall Seconded by Councillor Schjerning THAT a Township of South Frontenac Economic Strategy Committee of Councillors and Staff be established to consider the three year recommendations and opportunities outlined in the 2017 County of Frontenac MDB Insight Study with a goal of reporting back to Council by May 1, 2018 with their recommended priority actions and activities. Carried
b)
Notice of Motion - Committee of Adjustment Training Resolution No. 2018-9-05 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor McDougall THAT Council support the notice of motion and direct staff to provide the next Committee of Adjustment training on their role and the role of Committee of Adjustments from the Ontario Association of Committee of Adjustments or a similar course before March 2019. Carried
c)
Notice of Motion - Johnston Point Development - Possible Violations Resolution No. 2018-9-06 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Schjerning THAT Council support the notice of motion and direct staff that the videos from the deputation of Sarah Harmer, Matt Rennie and Meela Melnik-Proud and the March 20, 2018 legal opinion from Donnelly Law on Rule 106 Ontario Municipal Board Rules of Procedure be forwarded to the County of Frontenac for
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Minutes of Council April, 3, 2018 investigation of a possible violation of the Conditions of Approval of the Johnson’s Point Condominium development, And further that the County of Frontenac be asked to report back to the Township of South Frontenac on actions taken. AMENDMENT: Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Schjerning And further that the same information be sent to the MNRF regarding the destruction of habitat. Carried 12.
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Appointment of Fire Chief (See By-law 2018-20)
b)
Proposed Road Closure and Transfer: Porter/McPhie - Concessions IX and X, Part Lot 20, Storrington Council was supportive of this request.
Committee Meeting Minutes
a)
Police Services Board Annual and Regular meetings held November 16, 2017
b)
Heritage Committee meeting held January 30, 2018
c)
Public Services Committee meeting held February 15, 2018 Resolution No. 2018-9-07 Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Sutherland THAT Council receives for information the minutes of the following committee meetings: • Police Services Board regular and annual meetings held November 16, 2017 • Heritage Committee meeting held January 30, 2018 • Public Services Committee meeting held February 15, 2018 Carried
By-laws
a)
By-law 2018-20 - Appointment of Fire Chief Resolution No. 2018-9-08 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Revill THAT By-law 2018-20, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2018-9-09 Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Sutherland THAT By-law 2018-20, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief, be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
Reports for Information
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Minutes of Council April, 3, 2018 a)
Main Street Revitalization Funding This item will be referred to the Public Services Committee for review and determine a list of priorities and what could be done in conjunction with other projects throughout the township.
b)
Source Water Protection: Risk Management Services
c)
Accounts Payable and Payroll Listing
Information Items
a)
Jim Vanden Hoek, re: Frontenac County - Expansion of Fairmount Home
b)
March 20, 2018 Presentation from Sarah Harmer, re: Johnston Point - Benefit Permit
c)
David Donnelly, Barrister & Solicitor, re: OMB Case PL150246 - Rule 106 OMB Rules Of Practice and Procedure
d)
Meela Melnik-Proud, Evonne Potts and Matt Rennie, re: Follow up to March 20 Delegation
e)
Dipika Damerla, Minister of Seniors Affairs, re: 2018 Senior of the Year Award
f)
Meela Melnik-Proud, re: Follow up from March 20th Council meeting
g)
Frontenac Federation of Agriculture, re: Control of Noxious Weeds
Notice of Motions
a)
Councillor Sutherland requested that a discussion on the Committee of Adjustment composition for the next term of Council be brought forward to Committee of the Whole. While Council was supportive of this request, the CAO noted that it will be up to the new Council to strike committees.
Announcements/Statements by Councillors
a)
Councillor Sleeth noted the preliminary work that has started at the Storrington Centre and thanked staff for their help in accommodating a lot of wishes from the various user groups into the project.
b)
Mayor Vandewal noted the funeral arrangements for the late Gary Davison. Councillor McDougall spoke to the great encouragement he received from Gary Davison and reflected on the patience Gary had for new Council members, his knowledge of the community and how he admired the previous Mayor.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items) - n/a
Closed Session - n/a
Confirmatory By-law
a)
By-law 2018-21 Resolution No. 2018-9-10 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Barbeau
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Minutes of Council April, 3, 2018 THAT By-law 2018-21, being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac be given first and second reading this 3 day of April, 2018. Carried Resolution No. 2018-9-11 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Barbeau THAT By-law 2018-21, being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given third reading, signed and sealed this 3 day of April 2018. Carried 22.
Adjournment
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2018-9-12 Moved by Councillor Barbeau Seconded by Councillor Sleeth THAT the Council meeting of April 3, 2018 be adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Carried
Ron Vandewal, Mayor
Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer
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