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Regular Council
June 20, 2016
What was decided (32 motions)
32 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, June 20, 2016 be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Public Meeting Minutes for June 6, 2016 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for June 6, 2016 be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2016 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT Council support the "It Takes a Forest" campaign and allocate $4000 to signage, including installation; AND THAT staff proceed with purchasing one reflective 8x8 sign to be placed on County Road 62 (between Ski Hill and Chippawa Road); AND THAT two 4x8 reflective signs are purchased and placed on Paugh Lake Road and Old Barry's Bay Road (location to be determined).
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Minutes for June 9, 2016 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council that the Township of Madawaska Valley participate in the Communities in Bloom project; AND THAT Terms of Reference are developed for the Communities in Bloom Committee; AND THAT a By-Law is established for the proposed Communities in Bloom Committee. 2. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council to accept the the quotation presented (including the optional 2/3 hole punch unit) for a Konica Minolta Bizhub 454e, dated May 18, 2016. 3. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council that the 2015 expenditure information relating to expenses incurred at the Visitor and Arts Centre and Railway Museum (formerly South of 60) is concluded. 4. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend Council enter into an Agreement with Patrick Richard Norlock.
Moved by Mayor Love, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes for June 16, 2016 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council accept the donation request from the Huntington's Disease Volleyball Tournament for use of Municipal BBQ's with a monetary cost of $50.00 and a $300.00 monetary cost for two additional washroom rentals for the July 16th, 2016 event. Regular Council - June 20, 2016 2. THAT the Recreation and Heritage Committee recommend to Council to accept the Report on Twinning Initiative with Lipusz; AND THAT the books donated regarding local Kasubian heritage be shipped to Lipusz in the most affordable fashion; AND THAT a letter be included in three languages, English, Polish, and Kashubian. 3. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to Council that the Visitors Center/South of 60 building be officially named/branded "The Railway Station" 4. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee review the changes presented in By-Law Number 2015-29 Parks - Use, Protection and Regulations of Public Parks and Recreation Areas and provide feedback to staff; AND THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council to accept the changes identified to By-Law Number 2015-29 Parks - Use, Protection and Regulations of Public Parks and Recreation Area.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-61 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 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-61 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 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
Regular Council - June 20, 2016 THAT By-Law 2016-62 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 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-62 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 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-63 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 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-63 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 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
Regular Council - June 20, 2016 THAT the Municipality has no objection to the slight deviation from the severance consent application, File # MUR-2016-06, (Murray family owners), with respect to the location of the Private Road in relation to the municipal Road Allowance.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-64 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of a Private Road Agreement between Terrence Patrick Murray, Patricia Anne Booth, Mary Lynn Murray, Terrance P.J. Murray Holding Company Inc., Robert Murray Holding Company Inc. and Edward G. Murray Holding Company Inc. and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-64 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of a Private Road Agreement between Terrence Patrick Murray, Patricia Anne Booth, Mary Lynn Murray, Terrance P.J. Murray Holding Company Inc., Robert Murray Holding Company Inc. and Edward G. Murray Holding Company Inc. and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-65 Being a By-Law to close to vehicular traffic on a temporary basis highways/streets or portions thereof under the jurisdiction of Council for such social, recreational, community or athletic purpose or combination of such purposes be given first and second reading this 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-65 Being a By-Law to close to vehicular traffic on a temporary basis highways/streets or portions thereof under the jurisdiction of Council for such Regular Council - June 20, 2016 social, recreational, community or athletic purpose or combination of such purposes be given third and final reading this 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-66 Being a By-Law to authorize the extension and execution of an Agreement pursuant to Section 378 of The Municipal Act, 2001 be given first and second reading this 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-66 Being a By-Law to authorize the extension and execution of an Agreement pursuant to Section 378 of The Municipal Act, 2001 be given third and final reading this 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-67 Being a By-Law to appoint an Integrity Officer Pursuant to Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended be given first and second reading this 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-67 Being a By-Law to appoint an Integrity Officer Pursuant to Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended be given third and final reading this 20th day of June 2016.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-68 A By-Law to establish and designate "Madawaska Valley Communities in Bloom Committee" for the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 20th day of June, 2016, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-68 A By-Law to establish and designate "Madawaska Valley Communities in Bloom Committee" for the Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 20th day of June, 2016, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Meeting recess at 8:06 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT Council supports the Township of North Frontenac with the following resolution: WHEREAS the Independent Electrical System Operator has requested input on the RFP process used to award renewable energy contracts; AND WHEREAS the government indicated that new contracts would be directed to willing host communities with the Minister of Energy indicating on March 7 that it would be 'almost impossible' for a contract to be granted under the current process without municipal agreement; Regular Council - June 20, 2016 AND WHEREAS four of the six contracts announced on March 10, 2016 did not have municipal support for the project; AND WHEREAS the current process does not meet the government's standards for openness and transparency because municipal Councils are asked to support power projects based on little or no detail and further, the recipient municipalities are unable to determine the basis on which individual contracts were awarded; AND WHEREAS the province has not demonstrated that renewable energy projects are of sufficient strategic importance in meeting Ontario's electricity generation requirements and/or carbon emission reduction targets to warrant the province taking action to override municipal decisions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Frontenac requests: 1. That the Municipal Support Resolution become a mandatory requirement in the IESO process; 2. That the rules be amended to require that the resolution related to this support
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT Council accept the lowest bid for Peer Review RFP MV 2016-09 from Pinchin in the amount of $5,500.00 (excluding HST) as per timelines defined.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 9:01 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 - June 6, 2016 2. Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - June 9, 2016 3. Special Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - June 16, 2016
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 9:10 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-69 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 20th, 2016 be given first and second reading this 20th day of June, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT By-Law 2016-69 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 20th, 2016 be given third and final reading this 20th day of June, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Meeting adjourn at 9:12 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Archer