Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: November 21, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council November, 21, 2023
Township of South Frontenac Council Meeting Minutes
Meeting # Time: 6:00 PM Location: Council Chambers/Virtual Via Zoom Present: Charlene Godfrey; Virtual, Ray Leonard, Doug Morey, Steve Pegrum, Norm Roberts, Randy Ruttan, Ron Sleeth, Scott Trueman, Mayor Ron Vandewal Staff: Louise Fragnito - Chief Administrative Officer, James Thompson - Clerk, Michelle Hannah - Deputy Clerk, Brad Wright - Director of Development Services, Alex BennettActing Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Kyle Bolton - Director of Public Services, Shelley Stedall - Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer
1
Call to Order
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:33:01 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That the Council meeting of November 21, 2023 be called to order at 6:00 p.m. Carried
2 a)
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof There were none.
3
Approval of Agenda
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:33:02 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That the agenda be approved, as presented. Carried
4 a)
5 a)
Scheduled Closed Session There was none. Recess There was none.
6
Public Meeting
a)
There was none.
7
Delegations
Minutes of Council November, 21, 2023 a)
David Anders & Tremor Temchin from Alectra Energy Solutions were present to speak to Council regarding the proposed South Frontenac and Harrowsmith Energy Storage Projects.
b)
Brandi Teeple was present to speak to Council regarding the proposed Alectra Energy Solutions, South Frontenac and Harrowsmith Energy Storage Projects.
8
Briefings
a)
Shelley Stedall, Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer was present to speak to Council regarding the 2024 Capital Budget Overview.
9
Approval of Minutes
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:33:03 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Morey That the minutes of the November 14, 2023 Council meeting be approved. Carried
10
Reports Requiring Action
a)
SFFR Pumper Purchase – 2024 Pre-Budget Approval Resolution No. 2023:33:04 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Leonard That Council provide pre-budget approval with an upset limit of $550,000 for the Pumper replacement. Carried
11 a)
12 a)
Advisory Committee Reports or Minutes There were none Reports Requiring Approval of By-laws There were none.
13
Reports for Information
a)
2024 Budget – Public Input
14
Committee of the Whole
a)
There was none.
15
Information Items
a)
There were none.
16
Notice of Motions
a)
Notice of Motion – Draft Official Plan – Proposed provisions related to Irregular Shaped Parcels of Land within Hamlet Boundaries Resolution No. 2023:33:05
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Minutes of Council November, 21, 2023 Moved by Deputy Mayor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Trueman That staff be directed to include language in the draft Official Plan to allow irregular shaped and sized parcels of land within hamlet boundaries to be considered for development provided defined criteria is met such as environmental considerations. Carried 17
Rise and Report regarding County Council and External Boards
a)
County Council Councillor Leonard advised that the addition to the Frontenac County Administrative Offices are still projected for a completion date of January 1, 2024 along with the new Paramedic Station on the same site. Mayor Vandewal noted that Kelly Pender, Frontenac County CAO has announced his impending resignation.
b)
Police Services Board Councillor Pegrum advised that he will be participating on the interview panel for the Frontenac Detachment Commander position.
18 a)
19 a)
Announcements/Statements by Councillors Mayor Vandewal shared that the Warden’s Banquet is scheduled Wednesday November 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Storrington Centre. Closed Session (if requested) There was none.
20
Confirmatory By-law
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:33:06 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Roberts That By-law 2023-95, 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. 2023:33:07 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Trueman That By-law 2023-95, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
21
Adjournment
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2023:33:08 Moved by Councillor Godfrey Seconded by Councillor Pegrum
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Minutes of Council November, 21, 2023 That the Council meeting of November 21, 2023 be adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Carried
Ron Vandewal, Mayor
James Thompson, Clerk
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