Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: June 18, 2024 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac

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Minutes of Council June, 18, 2024

Township of South Frontenac Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting #13 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers/Virtual Via Zoom Present: Ray Leonard, Doug Morey, Steve Pegrum, Norm Roberts, Randy Ruttan, Ron Sleeth, Scott Trueman, Adam Turcotte, Mayor Ron Vandewal Staff: Louise Fragnito - Chief Administrative Officer, James Thompson - Clerk, Michelle Hannah - Deputy Clerk, Brad Wright - Director of Development Services, Kyle Bolton Director of Public Services, Delbert Blakney - Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Arundhati Mohile - Director of Corporate Services, Christine Woods - Senior Planner

1

Call to Order

a)

Resolution Resolution No. 2024:13:01 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Trueman That the Council meeting of June 18, 2024 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried

2 a)

Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof Councillor Morey declared a pecuniary interest regarding Agenda item # 13A, Purchase of Land Reports as was the former property owner.

3

Approval of Agenda and Addendum

a)

Resolution to Approve Addendum Resolution No. 2024:13:02 Moved by Deputy Mayor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That the agenda be amended to include the addendum. Carried

b)

Resolution to Approve Agenda as Amended Resolution No. 2024:13:03 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Morey That the agenda as amended, be approved. Carried

4 a)

Scheduled Closed Session There was none.

Minutes of Council June, 18, 2024 5 a)

Recess There was none.

6

Public Meeting

a)

Resolution - Public Meeting to Order Resolution No. 2024:13:04 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That the Public Meeting regarding Zoning Bylaw Amendment PL-ZBA-2024-0028 be called to order. Carried

b)

Notice of Collection The Deputy Clerk provided an overview of the Notice of Collection and Public Meeting Statement.

c)

Public Meeting for Township-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendments (Administrative Errors, Penalties, Holding Symbols) Christine Woods, Senior Planner provided an overview of the Public Meeting Presentation. Mayor Vandewal provided an opportunity for Council and the Public to speak. There were no comments or questions from Council or members of the public.

d)

Resolution - Close Public Meeting Resolution No. 2024:13:05 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard That the Public Meeting be closed. Carried

7 a)

Delegations There were none.

8

Briefings

a)

Adam Fisher from Watson & Associates Economists LTD. was present to speak to Council regarding the Population, Household & Employment Forecast.

b)

Chris Carrier from Fire Marque was present to speak to Council regarding the Indemnification Technology Program.

9

Approval of Minutes

a)

Resolution Resolution No. 2024:13:06 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That the Minutes of the June 4, 2024 Council meeting be approved. Carried

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Minutes of Council June, 18, 2024 10

Reports Requiring Action

a)

RC-24-03 (Rahmel) Request to close and purchase an unopened road allowance Resolution No. 2024:13:07 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Roberts That Councl direct staff to proceed with the process of closing, selling and transferring the unopened road allowance between Concession 6 and Concession 7, Storrington/Pittsburgh. Carried

b)

Community Grants Resolution No. 2024:13:08 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That Council approve one Community Grant application for sponsorship funds $2,500 to Wintergreen Studios. Carried

c)

OMERS Enrolment of VFF Resolution No. 2024:13:09 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That Council approve the amended South Frontenac Fire & Rescue (SFFR) compensation schedule itemized as Table 1 of Report Number 2024-103 to take effect as of June 19, 2024. Carried

d)

Proposed amendments to the Planning Fees Schedule Resolution No. 2024:13:10 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That Council approve the updated Planning Fees for 2024, attached as “Exhibit A” in principle; and That Council direct staff to provide notice in order for Council to hold a public meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, in accordance with By-law 2016-73, regarding the proposed amendments to the Planning Fees Schedule. Carried

e) Resolution No. 2024:13:11 Moved by Deputy Mayor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Morey That Council authorize the Clerk and Mayor to sign off on grant agreements for the FCM planning grant and the CMHC seed grant. Carried f)

Appointment of Poundkeeper and Livestock Valuer Resolution No. 2024:13:12

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Minutes of Council June, 18, 2024 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard That Joe Redden be reappointed as Poundkeeper and Livestock Valuer for the Township of South Frontenac to undertake the duties as outlined in the Pounds Act and Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program for a term ending December 31, 2026. Carried 11 a)

Advisory Committee Reports or Minutes There were none.

12

Reports Requiring Approval of By-laws

a)

Update to By-law 2013-66 regarding Fire Response Cost Recovery Resolution No. 2024:13:13 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Roberts That By-law 2024-46 being a By-law to amend By-Law 2013-66, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2024:13:14 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That By-law 2024-46 be given third reading, signed, and sealed. Carried

b)

Appointment of Building Inspector Resolution No. 2024:13:15 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Trueman That By-law 2024-47 being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector be approved by Council, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2024:13:16 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Roberts That By-law 2024-47 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried

c)

Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2024-0036, Marten and Jessica Anders, 3514 Buck Point Lane Resolution No. 2024:13:17 Moved by Deputy Mayor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That By-law 2024-48 being a By-law to amend the zoning on lands known as 3514 Buck Point Lane, Plan 1597 PT BLK A, Plan 13R12673 Part 3, District of Storrington, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2024:13:18 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That By-law 2024-48 be given third reading, signed and sealed.

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Minutes of Council June, 18, 2024 Carried d)

Township-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendments (Administrative Errors, Penalties, Holding Symbols) Resolution No. 2024:13:19 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Trueman That By-law 2024-49 being a By-law to amend By-law 2003-075, as amended, to undertake Township-initiated general amendments to add provisions about correcting administrative errors, to add penalties for contravening the zoning bylaw, to amend Schedule I regarding additional dwelling units, to add a section for site-specific holding symbols, and to place a holding symbol on a private property to address archaeology matters, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2024:13:20 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Roberts That By-law 2024-49 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried

13

Reports for Information

a)

Purchase of Land Reporting

b)

Growth Analysis Study, 2021 to 2051

c)

Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024

14

Committee of the Whole

a)

There was none.

15

Tabling of Documents

a)

Correspondence received from Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.

16

Communications

a)

17 a)

18 a)

19 a)

There was none. Notice of Motions There were none. Rise and Report regarding County Council and External Boards There were none. Announcements/Statements by Councillors Mayor Vandewal reminded members of Council that there is a Special Meeting of Council for a Public Meeting regarding the Development Charges By-Law on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

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Minutes of Council June, 18, 2024 20 a)

Closed Session (if requested) There was none.

21

Confirmatory By-law

a)

Resolution Resolution No. 2024:13:21 Moved by Deputy Mayor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That By-Law 2024-50, 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 Resolution No. 2024:13:22 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Treuman That By-Law 2024-50 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried

22

Adjournment

a)

Resolution Resolution No. 2024:13:23 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That the Council meeting of June 18, 2024 adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Carried

Ron Vandewal, Mayor

James Thompson, Clerk

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