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Minutes of August 26, 2008

The 16th REGULAR session of 2008 of the Council of the Township of North Stormont was held on the above date, in the Council Chamber, Berwick at 6:30 p.m.

The following members were present:

Dennis Fife ......................... Mayor

Bill McGimpsey ........... Deputy Mayor

Reg Burd ........................... Councillor

Lianne Acres-Hanna ........... Councillor

Mike Casselman ................. Councillor

Also Present:

Blake Henderson ................... Public Works Superintendent

Karen McPherson ................. Clerk

Delegations: Jon Sookocheff.......S.D.& G. CDC

RESOLUTION NO. 373 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this regular meeting of Council is now open to deal with Township business. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 374 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT the minutes of August 12th (Regular), 2008 be adopted. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 375 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT this meeting proceed to a closed session to address a matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 376 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT regular Council meeting resume. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 377 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 65-2008, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $15,094.14 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 378 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law No. 65-2008, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $15,094.14 be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 379 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 67-2008 to rezone the West part of Lot 19, Con. 6 to Agricultural - Special Exception (A-X and A-Y) be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 380 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-law No. 67-2008 to rezone the West part of Lot 19, Con. 6 to Agricultural - Special Exception (A-X and A-Y) be read a third time and be passed, signed ans sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 381 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 65-2008, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $31,726.31 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 382 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-Law No. 65-2008, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $31,726.31 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 383 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 63-2008 is a by-law to regulate the public transit services provided by the North Glengarry Prescott-Russell Transport Board (NGPRTB) be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 384 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 63-2008 is a by-law to regulate the public transit services provided by the North Glengarry Prescott-Russell Transport Board (NGPRTB) be read a third time and finally passed this date. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 385 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 66-2008 to accept a deed of land in pt. Lot 17, Con. 7, former Roxborough Twp., (McNeil Rd.) and dedicate it as a public highway be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 386 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law No. 66-2008 to accept a deed of land in pt. Lot 17, Con. 7, former Roxborough Twp., (McNeil Rd.) and dedicate it as a public highway be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 387 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Severance Application No. B-81/08 be approved on the following conditions:
- Payment of $150.00 administration fee to township. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 388 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize the purchase of a new phone system to be installed in the new offices at 15 Union Street, from Cameron Networks as per quote of July 24, 2008, at price of $3,655.55 including taxes, to include a one-year warranty on parts and labour. Also, that Council authorize the purchase of a UPS (uninterruptible power supply, battery backup) from Cameron Networks at cost of $485.00. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 389 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this Council support Resolution that was passed at the Township of Galway-Gavendish and Harvey on July 22, 2008, in that the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey request the Provincial and Federal governments to protect Canada's water resources from export discussions; and to protect Canada's fresh water lakes and rivers from being used as toxic dump for the mining and oil refinery industries. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 390 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council submit a letter of financial support of up to $1,000 towards an SD&G Food Council partnership being undertaken by the SD&G CFDC to create an SD&G Buy Local Guide and Website. The Food Council will include businesses, social and economic development agencies, municipal governments and other interested parties, and the project will create awareness for producers and processors in the region. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 391 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT, further to Resolution No. 366 passed at the August 12 th meeting, Council will stop up and close the unopened road allowance between Concessions 9 and 10 through Lots 19 and 20 also, former Roxborough, and will offer it for sale to the abutting owners, with all costs to be assumed by them. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 392 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize the following work at the Finch Arena as per quotes received:
- replacing/repairs to cement blocks - Wayne Lafave and Sons Total $2,400.00 incl. taxes.
- repairs to eaves troughs and plywood - Lapp Construction Total $858.37 incl. taxes. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 393 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council authorize installation of new street light on existing pole on Valley Street north of McNeil Road by E.C. Carruthers and Sons as per quote of August 18, 2008 total cost of $619.50. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 394 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this meeting proceed to a closed session to address a matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 395 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT regular session of Council resume. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 396 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 69-2008, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held August 26th, 2008 (Regular), be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 397 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-Law No. 69-2008, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held August 26th, 2008 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 398 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT this meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:50 p.m. CARRIED.

Minutes of August 12, 2008

The 15th REGULAR session of 2008 of the Council of the Township of North Stormont was held on the above date, in the Council Chamber, Berwick at 6:30 p.m.

The following members were present:

Dennis Fife ......................... Mayor

Bill McGimpsey ........... Deputy Mayor

Reg Burd ........................... Councillor

Lianne Acres-Hanna ........... Councillor

Mike Casselman ................. Councillor

Also Present:

Blake Henderson ................... Public Works Superintendent

Karen McPherson ................. Clerk

Delegations:
Jeannette Despatie was present to accept the Township's cheque to the Cornwall Community Hospital in the amount of $20,000.00, first of five annual instalments.
Sergeant Louis Legault, OPP, presented the SDG OPP report for services calls in North Stormont for June and July 2008.
Laura Dove, Joanne McMahon, Julie McMahon, Jeff McMahon, Stephen Walman, Brent Tipping, and Sylvia Wheeler were present concerning the condition of Concession 10-11 road.

RESOLUTION NO. 346 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this regular meeting of Council is now open to deal with Township business. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 347 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT the minutes of July 22nd (Regular) and July 22nd (Closed) and July 31st (Special), 2008 be adopted. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 348 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law No. 62-2008, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $67,379.82 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 349 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law No. 62-2008, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $67,379.82 be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 350 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT tenders for the roof replacement at 19 Beaver Street, Berwick now be opened. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 351 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT tenders for the roof replacement at 19 Beaver Street, Berwick be awarded to D.L.Construction & Roofing Ltd. at price of $66,945.00 plus $3,347.25 GST, with 30 year warranty. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 352 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council accept price of Sifto Canada Corp. under Joint Tender No. 08-T33 of the City of Cornwall for the supply and delivery of winter highway coarse salt delivered to the Township of North Stormont yard for a period of 1 year. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 353 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT Council authorize Annis,O'Sullivan, Vollebekk to prepare survey for North Stormont Place, Avonmore, at cost of $2,800., plus disbursements, plus GST, it being the lowest of 3 received. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 354 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 62-2008, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $126,325.32 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 355 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 62-2008, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $126,325.32 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 356 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council convene as a Committee of Adjustment to hear minor variance applications A/06/08 and A/07/08. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 357 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Committee of Adjustment approve minor variance A/06/08 for reasons stated on decision. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 358 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Committee of Adjustment approve minor variance A/07/08 for reasons stated on decision. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 359 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting of Council now reconvene. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 360 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Severance Application No. B-77/08 be approved on the following conditions:
- Payment of $150.00 administration fee to township. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 361 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council express an interest to the CAO/Clerk of Nation Municipality in purchasing the equipment from the St. Isidore water treatment plant, which is being decommissioned. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 362 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize the Clerk and Deputy Clerk to attend the CEMC courses in Gananoque this coming December. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 363 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this Council approve the request from the Roxborough Agricultural Society for a Special Occasion Permit - Liquor License to operate a bar at this year's "Oktoberfest" on the Avonmore fairgrounds, under a tent, to be held September 6, 2008 at 6:00 pm. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 364 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council support Resolution #2008-123 that was passed a the Township of Hilliard on July 16, 2008, in that the Township of Hilliard petition the Province of Ontario to take the same position that Quebec has taken and allow "Zenn" electric cars to be licensed in Ontario. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 365 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council support Resolution that was passed at the Township of Muskoka Lakes on July 8, 2008, in that the Tonwship of Muskoka strongly request the Board of Directors of MPAC to improve their operations by:
1. allocating provincial funds to correct the over 70,000 errors across the province for those municipalities with greater reliance on the data receiving priority;
2. making errors and backlog in data a priority to complete;
3. working with lower and upper tier municipalities to correct these errors. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 366 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council will transfer the south half of the unopened road allowance between Concession 9 and 10, pt. Lot 16, Lot 17 and Lot 18, former Roxborough Township, to Laflèche Environmental Inc., being the only abutting owner; all costs to be incurred by Laflèche Environmental Inc. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 367 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council accept quote of HSP Eng. & Environmental Services to amount of $6,250.00 for study and cost assessment for arena lobby retrofit. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 368 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Tile Drainage Loan Application #3/08 to amount of $32,200 (or 75% of total cost, whichever is the lesser) be approved subject to a sufficient allocation of funding from the province. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 369 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize E.A. Oldford to list Berwick Community Hall for sale. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 370 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 64-2008, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held August 12th, 2008 (Regular), be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 371 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 64-2008, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held August 12th, 2008 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 372 AUGUST 2008
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting of Council now adjourn at 10:15 p.m. CARRIED.

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