Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: February 16, 2021 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council February, 16, 2021 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Electronic Participation/Council Chambers
Meeting # 8 Council Present in Council Chambers: Mayor Ron Vandewal, Ray Leonard, Doug Morey, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Randy Ruttan, Ron Sleeth, Ross Sutherland Council Present via Electronic Participation: Pat Barr Staff Present in Council Chambers: Neil Carbone - Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Segsworth - Director of Public Services, Angela Maddocks - Clerk Staff Present via Electronic Participation: Darcy Knott - Director of Fire and Emergency Services 1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
a)
Resolution The Clerk conducted the roll call as outlined in the attendance noted above. Resolution No. 2021-8-01 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Sutherland That the Council meeting of February 16, 2021 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
a)
There were no declarations reported.
b)
Mayor Vandewal asked that a moment of silence be taken in memory of Percy Snider who passed away earlier in the day. Mr. Snider was a well recognized citizen of Loughborough District with a heart for helping the community.
Approval of Agenda
a)
Resolution Councillor Sleeth asked that the agenda be amended to add discussion about the criteria for COVID funding and the concern about snowmobilers using private property in Storrington District. Resolution No. 2021-8-02 Moved by Deputy Mayor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Barr That the agenda for the February 16, 2021 Council meeting be approved as amended. Carried
Scheduled Closed Session - not applicable
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Delegations - none
Public Meeting - not applicable
Approval of Minutes
a)
Special Committee of the Whole meeting held January 12, 2021
b)
Special Committee of the Whole meeting held January 14, 2021
c)
Special Committee of the Whole meeting held January 26, 2021 (6:30 pm) Resolution No. 2021-8-03 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That the minutes of the Special Committee of the Whole meetings held January 12, January 14, January 26 (as amended) and February 4, 2021 be approved. Carried
d)
Council meeting of January 26, 2021 Resolution No. 2021-8-04 Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Morey That the Council meeting minutes of January 26, 2021 be approved. Carried
e)
Special Committee of the Whole meeting held February 4, 2021
Business Arising from the Minutes
a)
Respect in the Workplace Policy See By-law 2021-07
Reports Requiring Action
a)
2021 Micro Surfacing Program Resolution No. 2021-8-05 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Barr That Council approve the price per square metre of $6.35 from Miller Paving for the supply and application of the Township’s Micro-surfacing Program for the 2021 season. Carried
b)
2021 Surface Treatment Program Resolution No. 2021-8-06 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard That Council approve Smiths Construction unit pricing from 2020 for the supply and application of the Township’s Surface Treatment Program for the 2021 season. Carried
c)
Household Hazardous Waste Depot - Brendar Environmental Contract Extension
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Minutes of Council February, 16, 2021 Resolution No. 2021-8-07 Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That Council approve a two year contract extension with Brendar Environmental for the operations of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility to March 31, 2023, as per the terms and conditions outlined in the Offer of Extension attached to this report. Carried d)
Police Services Board - Provincial Appointee Resolution No. 2021-8-08 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Morey That Council support Mr. David Herrington’s application to the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General to be the Provincial Appointee for the South Frontenac Police Services Board, and, That this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Public Appointments Secretariat, the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and our regional Police Services Advisor. Carried
e)
2021 CAO Priorities Resolution No. 2021-8-09 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Morey That Council approve the 2021 CAO Priorities as presented in the report dated February 26, 2021 from Neil Carbone. Carried
Committee Meeting Minutes
a)
Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee Meeting held November 18, 2020
b)
Heritage Committee Meeting held November 19, 2020
c)
Public Services Committee Meeting held November 19, 2020 Resolution No. 2021-8-10 Moved by Councillor Barr Seconded by Councillor Sutherland That Council receives for information the minutes of the following committee meetings: • Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee meeting held November 18, 2020 • Heritage Committee meeting held November 19, 2020 • Public Services Committee meeting held November 19, 2020 Carried
By-laws
a)
By-law 2021-07 - Respect in the Workplace Policy Resolution No. 2021-8-11 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard
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Minutes of Council February, 16, 2021 That By-law 2021-07, being a by-law to adopt a respect in the workplace policy, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2021-8-12 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Barr That By-law 2021-07, being a by-law to adopt a respect in the workplace policy, be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried 12.
New Business
a)
As per the amendment to the agenda, Councillor Sleeth wondered if the criteria had been determined for the COVID funding set aside in the 2021 budget. The CAO indicated that staff are working on this and he anticipates a report to Council within the next month.
b)
Councillor Sleeth relayed concerns he had received from residents in the Silverwood Drive area who have had snowmobilers trespass on their property. Council agreed that this was a civil matter.
Reports for Information - none
Information Items - none
Notice of Motions - none
Announcements/Statements by Councillors
a)
Deputy Mayor Leonard provided an update on the tender awarded to Frecon Construction for the Frontenac Arena rink slab and flooring replacement. It is anticipated that this project will be completed by the end of June.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items)
Closed Session - not applicable
Confirmatory By-law
a)
By-law 2021-08 Resolution No. 2021-8-13 Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That By-law 2021-08, being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading this 16 day of February, 2021. Carried Resolution No. 2021-8-14 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That By-law 2021-08, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed this 16 day of February, 2021. Carried
Adjournment
a)
Resolution
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Minutes of Council February, 16, 2021 Resolution No. 2021-8-15 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That the Council meeting of February 16, 2021 be adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Carried
Ron Vandewal, Mayor
Angela Maddocks, Clerk
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