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Regular Council
June 6, 2016
What was decided (26 motions)
25 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, June 6, 2016 be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to investigate the cost, size, installation and location of three "It Takes A Forest" billboards.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2016 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2016 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2016 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT the Killaloe Community Policing Advisory Committee Minutes of April 28th, 2016 be accepted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2016 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend to Council, that Severance Application B150/16, be approved by Council, as lot additions, subject to favourable comments from Ontario Power Generation. 2. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend to Council that Severance Application B11/16, be approved, as applied for, subject to the following conditions: i) That the Shoreline Road Allowance closure be completed and acquired by the Applicants; and ii) That the Septic System bed which encroaches onto the lands to be severed, be removed and relocated onto the retained lands. Regular Council - June 06, 2016 3. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend to Council to proceed with the original tender from Zuracon Construction on the upgrades to the Combermere Community Centre, that included upgrades to the flooring, kitchen, storage and washrooms, in the amount of $65,000 (plus HST). 4. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend to Council to direct staff to investigate and apply for funding through the Social Infrastructure Fund for the Railway Station, Wooden Water Tower, and Caboose. 5. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend to Council to accept the tender from Yantha Backhoe and Trucking Limited in the amount of $19,500.00 (plus HST) for the Community Boat Launch Rebuild.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT The Operations Committee Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2016 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Operations Department recommend to Council the purchase and placement of the following signs: 1. Smaglinski Stoppa Lake Parkway, 2 warning (yellow) 50 Km/h be installed on both ends in strategic locations 2. Wilno North Road, 2 warning (yellow) 50 Km/h be installed in strategic locations and areas of concern 3. Dam Lake and Stanley Olsheski Road, that committee not consider a 3 way stop at this location but the installation of two warning (yellow) 50 Km/h and "Children Playing" signs be installed in strategic location at this intersection and areas of concern. 2. THAT the Operations Committee recommend to Council that J & P Leveque Bros. Haulage Ltd., provide the extra hot mix pavement required to repair the asphalt on Wilno Street due to the water main break damage on April 1, 2016. 3. THAT the Operations Committee recommend to Council to accept tender MV-2016-08 Connecting Link 2016 in the amount of $107,741.59 from H&H Construction; Regular Council - June 06, 2016 AND THAT the contractor is requested to carry out additional work on the Connecting Link as per Municipal request and as per allowable funding.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2016 be approved as presented with the following recommendation: 1. THAT the Water and Wastewater Committee recommend to Council to provide the one-time water/wastewater leak adjustment forgiveness to the Madawaska Valley Public Library for $247.24, once staff has confirmed that the Madawaska Valley Public Library is aware that policy allows for only a one- time forgiveness.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-30 Being a By-Law to provide for the closing and stopping up of part of an original allowance for road along the shore of Beaverdam Lake in front of Lot 4, Concession 10, in the geographic Township of Burns, in the Township of Burns, in the Township of Madawaska Valley in the County of Renfrew and for the sale thereof to the abutting land owners be given third and final reading this 6th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-31 Regular Council - June 06, 2016 Being a By-Law to provide for the closing and stopping up of part of an original allowance for road along the shore of Curriers Lake in front of Lot 8 Concession 10 in the geographic Township of Burns, in the Township of Madawaska Valley in the County of Renfrew and for the sale thereof to the abutting land owners be given third and final reading this 6th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT Council waves the requirement for an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on By-Law 2016-58 (Grodecki).
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-58 Being a by-law to amend By-Law Number 2006-26 of the Township of Madawaska Valley as amended be given first and second reading this 6th day of June, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-58 Being a by-law to amend By-Law Number 2006-26 of the Township of Madawaska Valley as amended be given third and final reading this 6th day of June, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) to renovate and improve the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre roof and arena floor.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley support the Municipality of Chatham-Kent with the following resolution: Regular Council - June 06, 2016 WHEREAS any policy to move Ontario residents from affordable natural gas to more expensive energy sources would create an unmanageable burden on household and municipal budgets; AND WHEREAS the rising costs of electricity in Ontario are already forcing families and local governments to choose between electricity bills and other basic necessities I services. A move to electric heat would add an additional $3,000 annually to home heating costs and the impacts on municipal buildings would be even greater; AND FURTHER any move by the provincial government to force Ontario industry and business away from natural gas to more expensive electric power options will have devastating consequences on the local economy as employers will relocate to other jurisdictions with more competitive energy choices; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Chatham-Kent strongly urges the Government of Ontario to reconsider any policy or strategy within the forthcoming "Climate Change Action Plan" that would force rural residents and businesses to replace the most affordable energy option available, natural gas, with more expensive options; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all other municipalities in Ontario asking for their support by passing a similar resolution.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT Council accept the proposed 2016 BIA Budget as presented.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Meeting recess at 9:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
Regular Council - June 06, 2016 THAT Council allocate $1000.00 from the Downtown Revitalization Expense to the Communities in Bloom 2016 Project. MOTION
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by THERE WAS NO
Lost
THAT Council approve the site plan and transient licence for McGregor's Produce as presented.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT Council approve the addition and construction of a deck on the Lakeshore Tennis Club building, located at 62 Lakeshore Drive.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 9:49 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "the security of the property of the municipality or local board", "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees"; "a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board", "advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose", Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(a)(b)(c)(f). 1. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - May 16, 2016 2. Special Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - May 24, 2016 3. Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - May 24, 2016 4. Lakewoods Resort Developments Inc. 5. Human Resource Issue
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 10:12 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-59 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Regular Council Meeting of June 6th, 2016 be given first and second reading this 6th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-59 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Regular Council Meeting of June 6th, 2016 be given third and final reading this 6th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Meeting adjourn at 10:14 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Maika