Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: September 7, 2023
Collection: Council Agendas

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Regular Council Agenda - Amended Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 5:00 p.m. Municipal Office - Council Chambers 6648 Road 506, Plevna Zoom Registration

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Call to Order

7

a) Public Notice regarding Recording of Meetings

Approval of Agenda

a) September 7, 2023

Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated September 7, 2023, as circulated.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Business Profile

8 - 11

a) Profiles of: • Red Dragon Studio • The Shamrock Cafe

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profiles provided by Councillor Roy Huetl and Paul Thiel, Members, Economic Development Task Force for the Red Dragon Studio and The Shamrock Cafe.

Presentations

None.

Delegations

12

a) Tammy Watson, Canadian Handywoman

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Tammy Watson, Canadian Handywoman; and thanks her for her time spent today.

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Adoption of Minutes

13 - 25

a) Minutes of Meeting(s)

Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of: a. A Public Meeting of Council regarding Amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law dated August 17, 2023; and b. A Regular Meeting of Council dated August 17, 2023.

Business Arising Out of Minutes

26 - 27

a) Resolution #356-23: Amendment to Road Renaming By-law #49-23

Whereas at their meeting on August 17, 2023 Council passed By-law #49-23 Road Naming By-law – Lecswick Lane; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives an email dated August 21, 2023 from the Public Works Administrative Assistant, advising the spelling of the new lane name was incorrect; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to pass a Road Naming By-law for Leszczuk Lane; and repeal By-law #49-23.

28 - 30

b) Resolution #272-23 - Dedication for the late Gerry Martin

Whereas at their meeting on June 9, 2023 Council passed Resolution #272-23 receiving for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Dedication for the late Gerry Martin” and instructed the MCD to purchase and install a memorial at the Cenotaph; Therefore Be It Resolved Council receives for information photos of the memorial.

31 - 35

c) Resolution #310-23: Palmerston Highlands Subdivision - Request to Assume Maintenance of Roads and Bridge

Whereas Council passed Resolution #310-23 on July 20, 2023 instructing the Public Works Manager to review the request, including obtaining a legal opinion and a report back to Council with estimated costs for maintenance; Therefore Be it Resolved That Council receives for Information the Palmerston Highlands Owners Association Petition to take over the maintenance of the roads in Palmerston Highlands Subdivision and the bridge owned by the Township;
And That as directed the Public Works Manager has begun the process of obtaining information; and once the information is gathered, the PWM will report back to Council in the near future for consideration.

Communications

36 - 37

a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section

Page 2 of 108 Page Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Clerk’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”

b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items

38 - 60

B1. Algonquins of Ontario re: June 2023 Newsletter

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the June 2023 Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) Newsletter;
And That Council requests the Mayor and CAO to contact the AOO to request a meeting to discuss the current relationship between the AOO and North Frontenac; and future opportunities.

61 - 63

B2. Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority re: Request for North Frontenac Appointee to Kashwakamak Lake Dam Environmental Assessment Committee

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated August 30, 2023 from Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, providing the Terms of Reference for a Community Liaison Committee being established for the Kashwakamak Lake Dam Replacement Environmental Assessment; and requesting the Township appoint a member of Council or staff to sit on the Committee;
And That Council appoints ________________________________ as a representative of North Frontenac on the Committee.

  1. Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports

Reports Requiring Action

64 - 71

a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Proposal to Streamline the Planning Approval Process by Using Delegated Authority for Undisputed Consents

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Proposal to Streamline the Planning Approval Process for Undisputed Consents; And That Council instructs the Clerk to prepare a By-law to Delegate Approval to the Clerk/Planning Manager for Undisputed Consents for Council’s consideration at an upcoming meeting; And That Council instructs the Clerk/Planning Manager to prepare a list of standard conditions for Council’s consideration; And That upon adoption of the By-law, Council instructs the Clerk/Planning Manager to report back to Council within 12-18 months of implementation on the effectiveness of the delegated approval process.

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b) Clerk/Planning Manager: One (1) Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Molloy

Page 3 of 108 Page Be It Resolved ThatCouncil receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “One (1) Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Molloy”; And That Council approves in principle the Application(s) to close, stop up and sell the Shore Road Allowance(s) as described below: • Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying adjacent to Part Lot 25, Concession 8, geographic Township of Barrie (Marble Lake).

74 - 76

c) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week November 1 – 7, 2023

Be It Resolved That Council receives the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief’s Administrative Report entitled “Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, November 1 – 7, 2023” for information purposes; And That the North Frontenac Fire Department wishes to remind and educate local residents about the importance of having working carbon monoxide detectors in their home, if the home has a fuel burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage; And That Council instructs the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief to place a copy of the Mayoral Declaration in the Frontenac News.

77 - 83

d) Manager of Community Development: Economic Development Update

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Economic Development Update”; And That Council authorizes the use of up to $3,000 from the 2023 Budget line 170-50266 Business Promotions allocated for Economic/Community Events, for the coordination of 2024 WinterFest.

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e) Manager of Community Development: 2023 Local Government Week – October 15-21

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “2023 Local Government Week – October 15-21”;
And ThatCouncil approves the Local Government Week initiatives including Mock Council Contest, Fire Chief for the Day, Social Media Campaign and Municipal Office, Public Works Facility and Fire Station Tour & Presentations/Activities for local schools at the Municipal Office on Thursday October 17, 2023 if the local schools are interested.

88 - 90

f) Treasurer: Sutherland – Request for Penalty & Interest to be waived

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Sutherland – Request for Penalty & Interest to be waived”; And That Council approves to waive the Penalty & Interest only due to the circumstances around the non-payment of taxes; Page 4 of 108 Page And That Council instructs the Treasurer to advise the Sutherlands of the approval to have Penalty & Interest waived due to the circumstances.

Reports Received for Information Purposes Only None.

  1. External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports

91 - 93

a) Economic Development Task Force

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of the Economic Development Task Force dated August 21, 2023.

94 - 97

b) Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee dated July 24, 2023.

98 - 102

c) Joint Health and Safety Committee

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of the Joint Health and Safety Committee dated August 14, 2023.

  1. Giving Notice of Motion (By a Member of Council to the Clerk for Council’s consideration for inclusion on the next Meeting Agenda)

  2. Motions, Written Notice of which has been Given (By a Member of Council and approved by Council at a prior Meeting)

None.

  1. Council Portfolio Verbal Reports

103 - 104

a) Each Council member has a portfolio for which they are responsible.
The Councillor may provide a verbal report for information purposes.

  1. Introduction and Reading of By-laws

105 - 107

a) By-law(s) to be Considered:

Be It Resolved That leave be given the Mover to introduce the following By-law(s) that have been circulated to all members of Council: • #57-23 - Amendment to Road Naming By-law – Add Leszczuk Lane (Repeal By-law #49-23); • #58-23 - To Appoint an Integrity Commissioner (Tony Fleming); and Repeal By-law #52-18 Appointing an Integrity Commissioner (John Mascarin). And That these By-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

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  1. Public Forum

  2. Closed Session

a) Closed Meeting of Council

Be It Resolved That Council retires to Closed Session at ____. .m. to: a. Adopt Minutes of a Closed Meeting dated August 17, 2023; and b. To Consider Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land, more specifically with respect to a Potential Land Exchange.

  1. Rise and Report (Overview of the Closed Session by the Presiding Officer)

  2. Confirmatory By-law

108

a) Confirming By-law #59-23

Be It Resolved That By-law #59-23, being a By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for its Regular Meeting held September 7, 2023 be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

  1. Adjournment

a) Adjournment of Council Meeting

Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Meeting at ___ .m. until September 22, 2023 or at the call of the Chair.

“Accessible formats and communication support are available upon request.
The Township of North Frontenac is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact Eric Korhonen, Accessibility Coordinator at firechief@northfrontenac.ca if you have an Accessible accommodation request.”

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Please be advised North Frontenac Council Meetings are recorded. By attending a public meeting of Council, you are consenting to your image, voice and comments being recorded. The Chair and/or the Clerk have the discretion and authority at any time to direct the termination or interruption of the recording. Such direction will only be given in exceptional circumstances where deemed relevant. Circumstances may include instances where the content of debate is considered misleading, defamatory or potentially inappropriate to be published.
The Township shall not be responsible should technical difficulties prevent the recording of any meeting, or a portion thereof. Technical issues may include but are not limited to the availability of the internet connection, device failure or malfunction, unavailability of social media platforms or power outages. It should be noted that no protection is afforded to Council Members, Employees or the public for comments made during Meetings which are subsequently challenged in a court of law and/or determined to be defamatory. Notice is hereby provided that under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (MFIPPA), that all information provided for at a public meeting or other public process are considered a public record.
Members of Council, Staff, Delegates and attendees should be mindful of using names of individuals or entities when discussing matters in public. Attendees are advised that they may be subject to legal action if their actions result in inappropriate and/or unacceptable behaviour or comments. Public Notice regarding Recording of Meetings Page 7 of 108 Red Dragon Gallery & Gift Shop 1091 Ridge Lane Ardoch, Ontario K0H 1C0 (613) 479-2137 www.reddreagonartstudio.com www.facebook.com/RedDragonStudio Artisan: Cathy Owen Cathy has been painting 30 yrs with her chosen medium of Water Colours; among her other endeavours she designs mosaic stain glass, jewellery, fabric art and more. Growing up around artistic people she began with pencil sketching then tried oil painting and found she preferred watercolours after taking night courses as she was in the medical profession for 25 yrs as a Registered Nurse during the day. Cathy is mostly self-taught and has also attended the Ottawa School of Art to obtain a better understanding of the craft. She also teaches, mostly adults, and has some students returning regularly over the past 20 yrs. The majority of her work is purchased by tourists with some going to Perth and Kingston and also internationally. Even though Cathy and her husband are only seasonal residents in North Frontenac, this is where her studio and gift shop are located because of the tourism aspect. This type of business can be profitable if you have a location that is visible and not reliant on social media platforms to bring in clients. Cathy feels that North Frontenac Township’s positive support of the annual Studio Tour has had a positive impact on the local arts scene. This was my first visit to Cathy’s studio and was overwhelmed by her diverse talents. If you get a chance to visit, by appointment or by chance, do so you will not regret it. Profiles of: Red Dragon Studio The Shamrock Cafe Page 8 of 108 ) 4, 1 4V 411; ' , 6 • “;• • ,;11 , 1rW V,

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