Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: June 6, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council June, 6, 2023
Township of South Frontenac Council Meeting Minutes
Meeting # 23 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council chambers / Zoom Present: Charlene Godfrey, Ray Leonard, Doug Morey, Steve Pegrum, Randy Ruttan, Ron Sleeth, Scott Trueman, Mayor Ron Vandewal Absent: Norm Roberts (Vacation) Staff: Louise Fragnito - Chief Administrative Officer, James Thompson - Clerk, Michelle Hannah - Deputy Clerk, Kyle Bolton - Director of Public Services, Shelley Stedall Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer (virtually), Christine Woods - Senior Planner (virtually).
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Call to Order
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:23:01 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Leonard That the Council meeting of June 6, 2023 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried
2
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
a)
There were none
3
Approval of Agenda
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:23:02 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That the agenda be approved, as presented. Carried
4
Scheduled Closed Session
a)
There was none.
5
Recess
a)
There was none.
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Public Meeting
a)
Resolution - Public Meeting to Order Resolution No. 2023:23:03
Minutes of Council June, 6, 2023 Moved by Councillor Godfrey Seconded by Councillor Morey That the public meeting be called to order. Carried b)
Notice of Collection
The Deputy-Clerk reviewed the Notice of Collection for the Public Meeting. c)
Public Meeting: The Council of the Township of South Frontenac hosted a public meeting at 7 pm on June 6, 2023 regarding proposed amendments to Bulk Water Rates (By-law 2009-08)
In response to a question from Councillor Godfrey, Kyle Bolton advised that initially residents will be required to purchase and reload the FOB at municipal offices. In response to questions from Mayor Vandewal, Kyle Bolton advised that the main objective for the bulk water program is to increase the use of the water system and to offer a fair rate to residents. He clarified that the program is not achieving cost recovery at this time. He provided further explanation regarding water rates. The Mayor afforded members of the public with an opportunity to provide comment. Members of the public did not provide comment. d)
Resolution - Close Public Meeting Resolution No. 2023:23:04 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Leonard That the public meeting be closed. Carried
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Delegations
a)
Alan Revill was present to speak to Council regarding short term rental accommodations. Correspondence provided by Alan Revill is attached to the original set of minutes located in the Clerk’s Department.
b)
John Kemp was present to speak to Council regarding short term rental accommodations.
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Briefings
a)
There were none.
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Approval of Minutes
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:23:05 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Godfrey
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Minutes of Council June, 6, 2023 That the minutes of the May 16, 2023 Council meeting be approved. Carried 10
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Property Disposition 1017 Irish Lane (LeClair) Resolution No. 2023:23:06 Moved by Councillor Godfrey Seconded by Councillor Morey That Council support, in principle, the transfer of the lands intended to be Transferred to Terry LeClair in 2004; and That Council direct staff to prepare a subsequent report and by-law once the lands have been surveyed. Carried
b)
2023 Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program Resolution No. 2023:23:07 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Deputy Mayor Sleeth That Council approve the grant subsidies for the 2023 Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program for the initial 32 recipients as outlined in the June 6th, 2023 report totalling $135,885.84. Carried
11
Advisory Committee Reports or Minutes
a)
Recreation & Leisure Services Committee a) Summer Program Updates and Recommendations for 2024 Note: The following report was presented to the Committee on May 25, 2023. Resolution No. 2023:23:08 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That Council approve the expansion of the Day Camp program to the McMullen Beach Site with space for 25 campers for 2024; and That Council endorse the extension of the recruitment and retention plan for qualified Swim Instructors and Lifeguards into 2024. Carried
12
Reports Requiring Approval of By-laws
a)
RC-21-07 (Badura) –Application to stop up, close and transfer a portion of an Unopened Road Allowance between Concessions 9 & 10, Lot 19; Storrington Resolution No. 2023:23:09 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Leonard That By-law 2023-47 being a by-law to stop up, close and transfer Part 1 Plan 13R22865, being a portion of the unopened road allowance between Concessions 9 & 10, Lot 19, Township of South Frontenac be given first and second reading. Carried
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Minutes of Council June, 6, 2023 Resolution No. 2023:23:10 Moved by Deputy Mayor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Godfrey That By-law 2023-47 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried b)
Property Disposition – 2041 Eel Bay Road (Thake) Resolution No. 2023:23:11 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Godfrey That By-law number 2023-48, being a By-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of Parts 14, 15, 16, 17 and 20 13R13072 being a portion of road allowance, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2023:23:12 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That By-law number 2023-48 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
c)
LCS-2023-01 (1059873 Ontario Ltd.) (Matias) Licence Agreement Application, 0.3 metre reserve, Willowbrook Subdivision, Phase 2, Storrington Resolution No. 2023:23:13 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That By-law 2023-49 being a By-law to direct the Mayor and the Clerk to enter into a Licence Agreement with the applicant for the 0.3 metre reserve on Willowbrook Drive, Block 12 on Plan 13M105 be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2023:23:14 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Godfrey That By-law 2023-49 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
d)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application - PL-ZBA-2023-0040, 5006610 Ontario Ltd (Tchegus, Way, Babcock), 2496 Rutledge Road Resolution No. 2023:23:15 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That By-law 2023-50 to amend the zoning on lands known as 2496 Rutledge Road, Part of Lot 7, Concession 5, District of Loughborough, Township of South Frontenac be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2023:23:16 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Morey That By-law 2023-50 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
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Reports for Information
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Minutes of Council June, 6, 2023 a)
Award of Tender # PS-2023-04 Traffic Sign Inventory & Retro-Reflectivity Testing • The report provided background on the budget and award of contract for the annual traffic sign inventory and reflectivity testing.
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Committee of the Whole
15
Information Items
a)
Correspondence received from Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
b)
Correspondence received from Gloucester Pool Cottagers’ Association regarding Unregulated Floating Homes: Briefing for Municipalities
16
Notice of Motions
a)
Councillor Ruttan submitted a notice of motion regarding Floating Homes to be considered at the next Council meeting. There were none.
17
Rise and Report regarding County Council and External Boards
a)
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Deputy Mayor Sleeth provided an update regarding recent CRCA meetings.
b)
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Councillor Godfrey advised that the RVCA will host an information session regarding watershed on June 22, 2023 at Foley Mountain in Westport.
18
Announcements/Statements by Councillors
a) Deputy Mayor Sleeth commended Public Service staff for arranging the Municipal Infrastructure Tour. Councillor Leonard noted that the Summer Kick off Festival was a great success. Mayor Vandewal commended Public Works staff and volunteers for their work on the Summer Kick off Festival. 19
Closed Session (if requested)
a) There was none. 20
Confirmatory By-law
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:23:17 Moved by Councillor Godfrey Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That By-law 2023-51, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
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Minutes of Council June, 6, 2023 Resolution No. 2023:23:18 Moved by Deputy Mayor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Leonard That By-law 2023-51, being a by-law to confirm generally all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading. Carried 21
Adjournment
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:23:19 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Leonard That the Council meeting of June 6, 2023 be adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Carried
Ron Vandewal, Mayor
James Thompson, Clerk
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