Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: March 19, 2024 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council March, 19, 2024
Township of South Frontenac Council Meeting Minutes
Meeting # 06 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers / virtual via Zoom Present: Ray Leonard, Doug Morey, Steve Pegrum, Norm Roberts, Randy Ruttan (virtual), Ron Sleeth, Scott Trueman (virtual), 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, Troy Dunlop - Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects, Christine Woods - Senior Planner, Noah Perron - Planner
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Call to Order
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2024:06:01 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Trueman That the Council meeting of March 19, 2024 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried
2 a)
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof There were none.
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Approval of Agenda
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2024:06:02 Moved by Deputy Mayor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That the agenda be approved, as presented. Carried
4 a)
5 a)
Scheduled Closed Session There was none. Recess Not applicable.
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Public Meeting
a)
Resolution - Public Meeting to Order
Minutes of Council March, 19, 2024 Resolution No. 2024:06:03 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Roberts That the public meeting for Zoning By-Law amendments PL-ZBA-2024-003 & PLZBA-2024-0009 be called to order. Carried b)
Notice of Collection and Public Meeting Statement Michelle Hannah reviewed the Notice of Collection and Public Meeting Statement.
c)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2024-0003, K. Mulrooney Trucking Limited, Battersea Road at Frontenac Road, 102906003011315 This report provided Council with information about Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2024-0003 for a property at the southeast corner of Battersea Road and Frontenac Road with roll number 102906003011315. If approved the zone on the property would be changed from Rural (RU) and Rural Industrial (RI) to a Rural Industrial Special Provision zone (RI-XX). Christine Woods conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Zoning By-law Application. She provided clarification regarding the formal address and location of the property. Jennawae Cavion, 470 Mount Chesney Road requested further information regarding the proposed buffering and noise implications associated with the development. She expressed concern that the proposed development could impact wildlife and questioned if the stream located on the property will be impacted. She indicated that she is concerned that the proposal could impact property value in the area. Mayor Vandewal sought further explanation regarding the proposed research use. Lindsay Mills, Agent noted that the Provincial Policy Statement, County of Frontenac Official Plan and the South Frontenac Official Plan promote this type of development as desirable. He spoke to Section 2.2.3. of the County of Frontenac Official Plan which outlines the need for industry and business parks. He stated that there is currently a small industrial base in the area. He commented that he believes that the application could be considered a business park as it is located on a major transportation corridor. He provided further detail regarding the uses which have not been included in the application. He spoke to the controls which could be considered during the site plan process. Ryan MacDonald, 440 Mount Chesney commented that there is a need for a sufficient housing supply before further industrial zones are created. Stephanie Samms stated that she does not believe that this area has been used for industrial purposes for a considerable period of time. She sought further information regarding the future plans for the hydro infrastructure. Councillor Trueman suggested that further consideration be given to removing a truck terminal and agricultural equipment repair facility as a use. He expressed concern regarding drainage.
d)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2024-0009, Ruddock, 2124 Charlie Green Road, Loughborough District This report provided Council with information about Zoning By-law
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Minutes of Council March, 19, 2024 Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2024-0009 for a property civically addressed as 2124 Charlie Green Road. If approved, the zone on the subject lands would be changed from Waterfront Residential (RW) to Rural (RU). Noah Perron, Planner provided an overview of the PowerPoint presentation. Councillor Sleeth inquired if the home on the retained property is occupied. Noah Perron confirmed that it is his understanding that the home on the property in question is occupied.
e)
Resolution - Close Public Meeting Resolution No. 2024:06:04 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Trueman That the Public Meeting be closed. Carried
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Delegations
a)
Mr. Pedersen was present to speak to Council regarding traffic calming concerns in Sydenham.
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Briefings
a)
There were none.
9
Approval of Minutes
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2024:06:05 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That the Minutes of the March 5, 2024 Council meeting be approved. Carried
10
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Verona Housing Consultant Resolution No. 2024:06:06 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Roberts That Council support the award of the Verona Housing consultant support contract under sole sourcing to 2B Developments. Carried
b)
Application to Enter into a Licence Agreement LA-2024-001 (Roney) Resolution No. 2024:06:07 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Roberts That Council deny the request to enter into a Licence Agreement for the alteration and use of two unopened road allowances shown as Subject Road
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Minutes of Council March, 19, 2024 Allowance ‘A’ and Subject Road Allowance ‘B’ on the Location Map, attached to the Report as Exhibit A. Carried c)
Noise By-Law Exemption Request Resolution No. 2024:06:08 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That Jansen Adriano be granted an exemption from Section 4, (Schedule 1, Clause 7.) of By-law Number 2015-41, As Amended, “A By-Law to Prohibit and Regulate Noise Within The Township of South Frontenac”, to permit the discharge of consumer fireworks at 86 Palmer Lane, Tichborne (Burridge Lake) on August 31, 2024 between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; it being understood that the exemption to discharge consumer fireworks does not permit the discharge of fireworks should the discharge of consumer fireworks be prohibited by other Township of South Frontenac By-Laws including but not limited to By-Law 2004107, as amended, Ontario Regulations or Provincial Legislation. Carried
d)
Unopened Road Allowance Closure Request RC-24-02 (Fleming) Resolution No. 2024:06:09 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That Council direct staff to proceed with the process of closing, selling, and transferring the unopened road allowance shown as Part 1 Plan 13R22980; and That Council waive the normal process to consider an unopened road allowance closure application to allow the by-law to be considered on the same agenda as the public meeting. Carried
e)
2024 Frontenac Farmers Market Special Events & Initiatives Resolution No. 2024:06:10 Moved by Deputy Mayor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Trueman That Council designate the Frontenac Farmers Market event dates listed in the revised Exhibit A of Report 2024-054 hosted in Centennial Park, Harrowsmith from 3:00pm – 7:00pm as Municipally Significant as required by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for a Special Occasion Permit for the sale and service of alcohol at the events; and That Council approve the sale and service of alcohol through Endorsement Licences at the Frontenac Farmers Market on the dates listed in Exhibit A from 3:00pm to 7:00pm as per By-law 2003-90; and That Council approvals be contingent on receiving approval from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Carried
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Advisory Committee Reports or Minutes
a)
Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee Recommendation - “June is Recreation & Parks Month” Resolution No. 2024:06:11 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Sleeth
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Minutes of Council March, 19, 2024 That the Recreation and Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommends that Council consider declaring June “Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM)”. Carried 12
Reports Requiring Approval of By-laws
a)
Dedication and Assumption of 0.3 metre reserve, Eel Bay Road, Plan 1540 Resolution No. 2024:06:12 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard That By-law 2024-23 being a By-law to dedicate and assume as a part of a highway for public use in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2024:06:13 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Trueman That By-law 2024-23 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
b)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2024-0009, Ruddock, 2124 Charlie Green Road, Loughborough District Resolution No. 2024:06:14 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That By-law 2024-24 being a By-law to amend By-law 2003-75, as amended, to rezone lands from the Waterfront Residential (RW) zone to Rural (RU) on lands civically addressed as 2124 Charlie Green Road, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2024:06:15 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Morey That By-law 2024-24 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
c)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2023-0134, Harmsen Construction Inc. (The Boulevard Group), Rutledge Road, 102904001010120 Resolution No. 2024:06:16 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Trueman That By-law 2024-25 being a By-law to amend the zoning on lands described as Part Block I, Plan 50, Part 2, Reference Plan 13R3750, Part Lot 4, Concession 4, District of Loughborough, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2024:06:17 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That By-law 2024-25 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
d)
Deeming By-law Application PL-LC-2024-0021 (Hunter), Lot 4, Plan 1828
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Minutes of Council March, 19, 2024 Resolution No. 2024:06:18 Moved by Deputy Mayor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That By-law 2024-26 deem the property described as Lot 4, Plan 1828, District of Bedford, Township of South Frontenac as not being in a plan of subdivision, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. 2024:06:19 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That By-law 2024-26 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried 13
Reports for Information
a)
2023 Development Charges Reporting
b)
Investment Update to December 31, 2023
c)
Award of Tender # PS-2024-04 – 2024 Micro Surfacing Program
d)
Award of Tender # PS-2024-05 – 2024 Surface Treatment Program
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Committee of the Whole
a)
15 a)
16 a)
17 a)
18 a)
There was none. Information Items There were none. Notice of Motions There were none. Rise and Report regarding County Council and External Boards There was none. Announcements/Statements by Councillors Councillor Morey and Mayor Vandewal provided a reminder about the Verona Master Plan Open House on Wednesday March 27, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Verona Lions Hall. Troy Dunlop clarified that the Open House begins at 6:00 p.m. and a presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Vandewal thanked Public Services staff for their quick response to a matter at the Storrington Centre.
19
Closed Session (if requested)
a)
Resolution
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Minutes of Council March, 19, 2024
Resolution No. 2024:06:20 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a) Approval of the February 20, 2024Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” minutes; and b) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Loughborough District. Carried b)
Resolution Resolution No. 2024:06:21 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” and report. Carried Resolution No. 2024:06:22 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That Council Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to commence appraisals as per direction received in closed session. Carried
20
Confirmatory By-law
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2024:06:23 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Roberts That By-Law 2024-27, 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. 2024:06:24 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Morey That By-Law 2024-27 be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
21
Adjournment
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2024:06:25 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Trueman That the Council meeting of March 19, 2024 adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Carried
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Minutes of Council March, 19, 2024
Ron Vandewal, Mayor James Thompson, Clerk South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community
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