Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: February 20, 2018 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council February, 20, 2018 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Council Chambers
Meeting # 5 Present: Mayor Ron Vandewal, Brad Barbeau, Pat Barr, John McDougall, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Mark Schjerning, Ron Sleeth, Ross Sutherland Staff: Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, Angela Maddocks, Deputy Clerk. 1.
Call to Order
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2018-05-01 Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Sutherland THAT the Council meeting of February 20, 2018 be called to order at 6:00 p.m. Carried
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
a)
There were no declarations.
Approval of Agenda
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2018-05-02 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Revill THAT the agenda for the February 20, 2018 Council meeting be approved. Carried
Scheduled Closed Session
a)
Resolution - Move to Closed Session Resolution No. 2018-05-03 Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Sutherland THAT Council move into closed session to approve minutes of previous meetings and to discuss litigation. Carried
b)
Minutes of previous Closed Sessions
c)
Litigation
d)
Resolution Resolution No. 2018-05-05 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Sutherland
Minutes of Council February, 20, 2018 THAT Council move out of closed session. Carried 5.
***Recess - reconvene at 7:00 p.m. for Open Session
Rise & Report
a)
Ontario Municipal Board Decision on Case No. PL160674 A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Schjerning. Councillors Barbeau, Barr, McDougall and Revill voted in favour with the remaining Council members voting against thereby defeating the motion. Resolution No. 2018-05-06 Moved by Councillor Barbeau Seconded by Councillor Revill THAT the Council of the Township of South Frontenac hereby appeal the Ontario Municipal Board decision on Case No. PL160674 dated February 8, 2018 provided that the County of Frontenac pays all costs associated with the said appeal. Defeated
Public Meeting - n/a
Delegations -n/a
Approval of Minutes
a)
February 6, 2018 Council Meeting Resolution No. 2018-05-07 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Sutherland THAT Council approves the minutes of the February 6, 2018 Council meeting and the February 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting. Carried
b)
February 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Business Arising from the Minutes
a)
Approval of Noise Exemption for Desert Lake Resort Resolution No. 2018-05-08 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Sutherland THAT Council grant an exemption to the Noise Bylaw to the Desert Lake Resort for: 4 events, to occur one evening on each of 2 Holiday weekends and 2 other non-holiday weekends in 2018 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 3 weeks in advance. The campground owner is advised that failure to comply with the restrictions may impact approval for the following year. Carried
b)
Notice of Motion - Invasive Species Resolution No. 2018-05-09 Moved by Councillor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Revill
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Minutes of Council February, 20, 2018 Whereas a recent seminar at the CRCA led by the Ontario Invasive Plants Council argued that the most important action a municipality can take on invasive species is to have a strategy, Therefore, be it resolved that South Frontenac Public Works Department draft an Invasive Plant Management Strategy that is targeted, strategic and fiscally responsible. As well as a general approach the strategy will consider concrete actions that include, but are not limited to: •which species are of most concern, •prioritization of areas for action, •the use of public education, •the implementation of protocols on equipment cleaning for both Township equipment, contractors, other organizations and the public, •contact with the OFAH for their protocols on a “hit squad” to control hog weed, •replanting heavily infested areas, and •the use of some summer staff as Invasive Species Technicians, and Further be it resolved that if the Public Works Department does not have sufficient staff to develop the strategy in a timely manner, that they come back to Council with a proposal to contract the development of an Invasive Plant Management Strategy. Carried 11.
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Speed Limit Reduction on Rutledge Road See By-law 2018-14
b)
Tender No. PW-2018-06 - 3/4 Ton Dump Box Attachment Resolution No. 2018-05-10 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Sutherland THAT Council approves the bid of Joe Johnson Equipment for the supply of Option B Dump Body in the amount of $31,802.72, including all applicable taxes. Carried
Committee Meeting Minutes
a)
Public Services Committee meeting held December 14, 2017
b)
Corporate Services Committee meeting held January 9, 2018 Resolution No. 2018-05-11 Moved by Councillor McDougall Seconded by Councillor Schjerning THAT Council receives for information the minutes of the following committee meetings: • Corporate Services Committee meeting held January 9, 2018 • Public Services Committee meeting held December 14, 2017 Carried
By-laws
a)
By-law 2018-14 - Speed Limit reduction on portion of Rutledge Rd Resolution No. 2018-05-12 Moved by Councillor Schjerning Seconded by Councillor McDougall THAT By-law 2018-14, be given first and second reading.
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Minutes of Council February, 20, 2018 Carried Resolution No. 2018-05-13 Moved by Councillor McDougall Seconded by Councillor Schjerning THAT By-law 2018-14, being a by-law to amend By-law 2000-01, as amended, to reduce the speed limit on a portion of Rutledge Road, be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried 14.
Reports for Information
a)
Cancellation of March 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole
b)
Update on Social Media
c)
OMB Ruling - By-law 2016-36 Councillor Sutherland asked if the amount could be broken down into the costs associated with the appeal. Councillor Schjerning questioned the process of moving forward given the ruling and its implications. Staff were directed to develop a fact sheet that identifies a consistent approach and message for residents.
d)
Accounts Payable and Payroll Listing
Information Items
a)
John Bonner, re: Desert Lake Resort Noise Exemption
b)
Greg & Paige Mills, re: Desert Lake Resort Noise By-law Exemption
c)
Gene Montgomery, re: Shooting Range at 3350 Scanlan Rd
d)
Beverly Montgomery, re: Shooting Range
e)
Martin & Kathy Thomas, re: Reasons to Refuse Shooting Range
f)
Steve Saunders,re: Withdrawal of Request for Letter of No Objection - Private Shooting Range
Notice of Motions - n/a
Announcements/Statements by Councillors
a)
Councillor Revill provided an update on highlights of the FCM Conference noting the broader scope and high quality of speakers specifically.
b)
Councillor Sleeth asked for an update on the Benacres kennel issue.
c)
Councillor Schjerning expressed thanks to the recreation and public works staff for a well organized and well attended Family Day at the arena. Mayor Vandewal was impressed with the politeness of the children and the appreciative comments for the Family Day event.
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Minutes of Council February, 20, 2018 d)
Councillor Barr reminded Council of the Bedford Historical Open House on February 24 at 10:30 am at Glendower Hall.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items) - n/a
Closed Session - n/a
Confirmatory By-law
a)
By-law 2018-15 Resolution No. 2018-05-14 Moved by Councillor Schjerning Seconded by Councillor McDougall THAT By-law 2018-15, 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 20 day of February, 2018. Carried Resolution No. 2018-05-15 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Deputy Mayor Barr THAT By-law 2018-15, being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given third reading, signed and sealed this 20 day of February 2018. Carried
Adjournment
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2018-05-16 Moved by Deputy Mayor Barr Seconded by Councillor Roberts THAT the Council meeting of February 20, 2018 be adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Carried
Ron Vandewal, Mayor
Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer
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