Joe Bakker ................. Fire Chief
Karen McPherson ................. Clerk
Delegations:
- Gilles Meilleur, resident re: extension to Finch water system.
- Bob Proulx, Manager, NGPR Transport Bd., Re: bus service.
RESOLUTION NO. 122 MARCH 2009
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. 123 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT the minutes of March 10th, 2009 (Regular) and March 16th, 2009 (Special) be adopted. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 124 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 24-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $48,251.28 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 125 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-law No. 24-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $48,251.28 be read third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 126 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council authorize extension of 2008 Granular Contract with A.L. Blair Construction as per correspondence dated March 18, 2009. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 127 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize acceptance of revised quotation for Bridge 18 from Louis Bray Construction to amount of $106,725 plus GST, as recommended by Bridge Consultant in correspondence dated March 24, 2009. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 128 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council authorize extension of 2008 sidewalk/curbing contract to ALFA Construction for year 2009, as per contract No. Road-04-2008. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 129 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council approve extension of Finch Water System north of the village of Finch on County Rd. 12 upon request of Gilles Meilleur. All costs, including engineering, C of A application, construction and connection and permit fees to be borne by proponent. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 130 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 24-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $363,992.91 be read a first and second time.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 131 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 24-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $363,992.91 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 132 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council approves of the Moose Creek Recreation Association holding outdoor licensed events for the following:
- Moose Creek Men's Tournament, May 22-23-24, 2009
- Summerfest, August 7-8-9, 2009; And furthermore, that Summerfest be declared a Community Festival Event. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 133 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 25-2009, being a By-law to authorize a Contribution Agreement under the Ontario Small Waterworks Assistance Program - Part 2 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 134 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-Law No. 25-2009, being a By-law to authorize a Contribution Agreement under the Ontario Small Waterworks Assistance Program - Part 2 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 135 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize financial assistance to a maximum of $1000 for disposal costs for tires dumped illegally on property of John Amsing. Property owner to provide trucking to Laflèche Landfill. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 136 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT the Council of the Township of North Stormont approves of the Nation Municipality's Municipal By-law Enforcement Department being responsible to enforce the NGPR Transport Board's By-laws. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 137 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize a loan to amount of $25,000 to Avonmore Community Athletic Association to assist with the completion of the kitchen equipment at North Stormont Place; said loan to be repayable at 2% interest over 5 years. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 138 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreement for unregistered access lane to Fleming Cemetery. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 139 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this meeting proceed to a closed session to address a matter pertaining to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 140 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT regular session of Council resume. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 141 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council accept financial offer presented by Royal Lepage-Gale Real Estate for property at 2 Berwick Victoria St., with counter clause "as is -where is". CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 142 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 26-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held March 24th, 2009 (Regular), be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 143 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 26-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held March 24th, 2009 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 144 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
CARRIED.
Minutes of March 10, 2009
The 5th REGULAR session of 2009 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:
-
Bill McGimpsey ................ Deputy Mayor
-
Reg Burd ................ Councillor
-
Lianne Acres-Hanna ........... Councillor
- Also Present:
- Ryan Mallory .............. Planner
- Ron Sabourin .............. CBO
- Karen McPherson ................. Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 96 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this regular meeting of Council is now open to deal
with Township business. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT the minutes of February 26th, 2009 (Regular) be adopted. CARRIED.
Public Meeting Re: Zoning By-law No. 21-2009
RESOLUTION NO. 98 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 21-2009 to rezone West 1/2 Lot 18, Con. 7, RP 52R-2301 Part 1 (former Roxborough Twp) from "Residential Second Density - Special Exception - Holding" (R2-1h) and "Residential First Density - Special Exception - Holding" (R1-4h) Zones and also removing the "Holding" (h) provision, to the "Residential Second Density - Special Exception" (R2-1) Zone be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 21-2009 to rezone West 1/2 Lot 18, Con. 7, RP 52R-2301 Part 1 (former Roxborough Twp) from "Residential Second Density - Special Exception - Holding" (R2-1h) and "Residential First Density - Special Exception - Holding" (R1-4h) Zones and also removing the "Holding" (h) provision, to the "Residential Second Density - Special Exception" (R2-1) Zone be read third time and be passed,signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 100 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 20-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $7,785.74 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 101 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 20-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $7,785.74 be read third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 102 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 20-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $79,941.44 be read a first and second time.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 103 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
By-Law No. 20-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $79,941.44 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
Public Meeting Re: Zoning By-law No. 22-2009
Jean Larocque, owner of subject property, was present and spoke in favour of proposed amendment.
Mike O'Donohue, owner of 23 Crysler Station Rd., was present and spoke against the R2 proposal, as he felt a semi-detached dwelling would devalue his R1 property.
RESOLUTION NO. 104 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 22-2009 to rezone Pt. Lot 12, Con.9, RP 52R-7010 Part 1 and Part 2 (former Finch Twp.) from "Residential First Density" (R1) Zone to "Residential Second Density - Special Exception" (R2-8) Zone be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 105 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 22-2009 to rezone Pt. Lot 12, Con.9, RP 52R-7010 Part 1 and Part 2 (former Finch Twp.) from "Residential First Density" (R1) Zone to "Residential Sceond Density - Special Exception" (R2-8) Zone be read a third time and passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 106 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council convene as a Committee of Adjustment to hear minor variance applications #A/02/09 and #A/03/09. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 107 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Committee of Adjustment approve minor variance #A/02/09 for reasons stated on decision. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 108 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Committee of Adjustment approve minor variance #A/03/09 for reasons stated on decision. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 109 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting of Council now reconvene. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 110 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Severance Application No. B-25/09 be approved on the following conditions:
- Payment of the Township's $150.00 administration fee.
- Road widening as required on the severed and retained portion.
- Building location survey from agricultural storage building to proposed south property line. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 111 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Severance Application No. B-26/09 be approved on the following conditions:
- Payment of the Township's $150.00 administration fee.
- Road widening as required on the severed and retained portion. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 112 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this Council approves the request from the Moose Creek Recreation to hold an outdoor licensed event on Canada Day, July 1, 2009 from 11:00 am to 1:00 am. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 113 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council accept quote from Annis O'Sullivan Vollebekk to prepare building location survey for arena property in Finch at cost of $3,000 plus $250 disbursements and GST. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 114 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Severance Application No. B-31/09 be approved on the following conditions:
- Payment of the Township's $150.00 administration fee.
- Road widening as required on the severed and retained portion.
- A building location survey showing distance from proposed east property line to agricultural storage building.
- Barn and silos to be demolished.
- Minor variance required. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 115 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT quotations for Design Services on arena lobby retrofit be opened, recorded, and forwarded to David Egan Associates for Review. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 116 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 23-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held March 10th, 2009 (Regular), be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 117 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 23-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held March 10th, 2009 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 118 MARCH 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
CARRIED.
