Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: March 15, 2022 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council March, 15, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Electronic Participation
Meeting # 14 Council Present in Council Chambers: Mayor Ron Vandewal, Ray Leonard, John McDougall, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Ron Sleeth, Ross Sutherland Council Present via Electronic Participation: Doug Morey, Randy Ruttan Staff Present in Council Chambers: Louise Fragnito - Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Angela Maddocks - Clerk, Claire Dodds - Director of Development Services, Darcy Knott - Director of Fire and Emergency Services. 1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2022-14-01 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Roberts That the Council meeting of March 15, 2022 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried
b)
The Clerk conducted the roll call as outlined in the attendance noted above.
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
a)
Councillor Leonard declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Agenda Item 12 a) Accounts Payable and Payroll Listing.
Approval of Agenda
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2022-14-02 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Deputy Mayor Revill That the agenda for the March 15, 2022 Council meeting be amended to move item 11 a) By-laws 2022-24 forward and address this report before 5) Delegations, in order to follow the regulations outlined in the by-law and to allow for Council members that are joining virtually this evening to be counted towards having quorum Carried
Scheduled Closed Session - not applicable
By-laws
a)
Procedural By-law Amendment - Permit electronic participation permanently - By-law 2022-24
Minutes of Council March, 15, 2022 Resolution No. 2022-14-03 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Leonard That By-law 2022-24, being a by-law to amend sections of Schedule A of By-law 2017-76, to permanently allow for electronic participation by Council and Committees of Council, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2022-14-04 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor McDougall That By-law 2022-24 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried 6.
Delegations
a)
David Townsend - Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation
- Update David Townsend, Executive Director of Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation provided an update to Council on the fundraising campaign for expansion to their facility.
b)
Alex Jansen, Tourism Kingston, re: emerging opportunities to increase film and television production in our region Alex Jansen, Film Commissioner, Tourism Kingston presented a review of 2021 projects and accomplishments with plans in 2022 of continued growth in major productions, the return of small/local productions and the economic impact to date of these productions that included $2,000,000 in hotel accommodations alone as well as the use of local suppliers for painters, electricians, waste management, transportation tents, water, security to name a few.
Public Meeting - not applicable
Approval of Minutes - not applicable
Business Arising from the Minutes
a)
Notice of Motion - Monitoring and Enforcing Site Plans & Other Condominium Conditions Resolution No. 2022-14-05 Moved by Deputy Mayor Revill Seconded by Councillor McDougall That the Director of Development Services prepare a report for Council to outline what Department staff will be involved in monitoring and enforcing the site plans and any other condominium conditions for Johnston Point and further to assess our staff capacity to carry out those duties not only for Johnston Point, but other ongoing development work. Carried
b)
Notice of Motion - Regard for Climate Change in Staff Reports Resolution No. 2022-14-06 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That Council support the notice of motion filed by Councillor Sutherland on March 8, 2022 and that staff reports to Council include a climate lens assessment: that is an assessment on how the subject matter of the report moves the Township
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Minutes of Council March, 15, 2022 towards zero greenhouse gas emissions; and comments on how the policy impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Carried 10.
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Desert Lake Resort - Request for Noise By-law Exemption A friendly amendment was made to the resolution with 10:30 pm being the ending time for the events rather than the 11:00 pm time requested by the resort owners. Resolution No. 2022-14-07 Moved by Councillor McDougall Seconded by Councillor Sutherland That Council grant an exemption to the Noise By-law for the Desert Lake Resort for the tentative dates of July 1, July 30, August 13, and September 3, 2022 between the hours of 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm for the purpose of amplified musical events subject to the dates being confirmed with the Township Clerk two weeks in advance. Carried
b)
Vesting of Failed Tax Sale Property Resolution No. 2022-14-08 Moved by Deputy Mayor Revill Seconded by Councillor McDougall That Council approve the vesting of the property known as roll 1029 020 040 01003, which failed to sell during the public Tax Sale held on October 17, 2019. That Council approve the write-off of uncollectable taxes in the amount of $4,582.87, which $4,515.70 is South Frontenac’s portion and $67.17 will be charged back to the schoolboard and County of Frontenac. Carried
c)
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Application Resolution No. 2022-14-09 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor McDougall That Council support the SFFR grant application through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a grant agreement, if successful. Carried
Committee Meeting Minutes - none
Reports for Information
a)
Accounts Payable and Payroll Listing This report provided a listing of invoices paid and the payroll listing amount.
b)
Council Remuneration Report for 2021
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Minutes of Council March, 15, 2022 This report provided a summary of 2021 Council remuneration and expenses paid by the Township, or any other body, while representing the Township as a member of Council. c)
2021 Development Charges Reporting This report provided a summary of the 2021 Development Charges Reserve including the allocation of funds collected and spent.
d)
Investment Report This report provided a summary and update on Township Investments for 2021.
Information Items
a)
Cataraqui Conservation Comments on the Regulatory and Policy Proposal Consultation Guide (Phase 2) under the Conservation Authorities Act
Notice of Motion
a)
While not a formal notice of motion, Mayor Vandewal asked for a report from staff in Development Services that provides response/turn around times for the processing of applications since the restrictions of COVID are no longer in place.
Announcements/Statements by Councillors
a)
Councillor Sleeth thanked the Storrington Lions Club organization for the use of their hall when the Storrington Centre is under renovations as there is a need for continued meeting space in that community.
b)
Councillor Leonard thanked everyone who attended the three separate “music in the park” events held in the township. He commended Amanda Pantrey, Public Education and Events Coordinator for organizing these events.
c)
Councillor Morey advised Council of the seed trade event scheduled for March 19, 2022 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Bellrock Community Hall.
d)
Councillor Roberts reminded Council of the Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair to be held at the Storrington Lions Club on March 26, 2022 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items)
a)
There were no members of the public registered for virtual attendance who were still connected to the meeting at this time.
Closed Session (not applicable)
Confirmatory By-law
a)
By-law 2022-25 Resolution No. 2022-14-10 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That By-law 2022-25, 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.
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Minutes of Council March, 15, 2022 Carried Resolution No. 2022-14-11 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Deputy Mayor Revill That By-law 2022-25, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried 19.
Adjournment
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2022-14-12 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That the Council meeting of March 15, 2022 be adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Carried
Ron Vandewal, Mayor
Angela Maddocks, Clerk
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