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Minutes of April 28, 2009

The 8^th 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:

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

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

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

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

Also Present:

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

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

Ron Sabourin ..................... CBO/Zoning Administration

Ryan Mallory ..................... Planner

Delegations:
John Kingsbury and Blair Henderson from OCWA presented to Council concerning the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard and the ongoing legislated requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
Valeria Sylvia, Water Quality Assistant, SNC, presented to Council concerning the 2009 Clean Water Grant Program.
Inspector Dave Springer, Sgt Louis Legault and S/Sgt. B.J. MacDonald attended and presented their 2009 Business Plan.

RESOLUTION NO. 174 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT this regular meeting of Council is now open to deal with Township business. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 175 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT the minutes of April 14^th, 2009 (Regular) and April 14^th, 2009 (Closed) be adopted. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 176 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 34-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $22,263.00 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 177 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 34-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $22,263.00 be read third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 178 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council authorize purchase of New Holland T5050 Tractor from Maxville Farm Machinery Ltd. under United Counties' tender at price of $53,764.56, PST included. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 179 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT the Council of the Township of North Stormont hereby endorses the "North Stormont Arena Rehabilitation Project" as its Building Canada Fund - Communities Component application under Intake 2. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 180 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT the Council of the Township of North Stormont hereby endorses the "Finch-Roxborough Boundary Road Reconstruction" as its only application under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 181 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 35-2009 to amend the comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 17-1986 of the former Township of Finch by rezoning the affected lands from "General Commercial" (C) Zone to Residential Second Density - Special Exception" (R2-X) Zone be read a frist and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 182 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law No. 35-2009 to amend the comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 17-1986 of the former Township of Finch by rezoning the affected lands from "General Commercial" (C) Zone to Residential Second Density - Special Exception" (R2-X) Zone be read a third time and passed,signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 183 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Application #1/09 for Tile Drainage Loan to amount of $50,000 (or 75% of actural cost, whichever is less) be approved pending sufficient funding from the Province. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 184 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council supports resolution dated March 16, 2009, of Township of Otonabee-South Monahan urging the Provincial Government to take immediate action to implement Presumptive Legislative Regulations to include Volunteer and Part-Time Firefighters. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 185 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 34-2009, being a By-Law to aprove payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $68,906.75 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 186 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 34-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $68,906.75 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 187 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council supports Resolution #098/2009 of the Township of South Stormont requesting that the Province review the past 20 year use of waterfront properties owned by Ontario Realty Corporation but maintained by local communities, and that surplus properties be offered to the communities at a fair rate with consideration given to investments made. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 188 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council authories payment of SNC's special new office building levy as follows: one-time payment of $10,618.15. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 189 APRIL 2009
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. 190 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting of Council now reconvene. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 191 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 36-2009 to appoint a District Fire Chief be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 192 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 36-2009 to appoint a District Fire Chief be read a third time and passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 193 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 37-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held April 28^th, 2009 (Regular), be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 194 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 37-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held April 28^th, 2009 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 195 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting adjourn at 9:40 p.m. CARRIED.

Minutes of April 14, 2009

The 7^th 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

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

Also Present:

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

Ryan Mallory .............. Planner

Ron Sabourin .............. CBO/Zoning Administration

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

Blair Henderson .............. OCWA

RESOLUTION NO. 145 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this regular meeting of Council is now open to deal with Township business. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 146 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT the minutes of March 24^th, 2009 (Regular) and March 24^th, 2009 (Closed) be adopted. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 147 APRIL 2009
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. 148 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT this meeting of Council now reconvene. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 149 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 32-2009 being a by-law to rezone Con. 5, Pt Lot 21 (former Finch Twp.) from "Open Space" (O) Zone to "Rural" (RU) Zone, be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 150 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 32-2009 being a by-law to rezone Con. 5, Pt Lot 21 (former Finch Twp.) from "Open Space" (O) Zone to "Rural" (RU) Zone, be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 151 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council convene as a Committee of Adjustment to hear minor variance application #A/04/09. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 152 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Committee of Adjustment approve minor variance application #A/04/09 for reasons stated on decision. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 153 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this meeting of Council now reconvene. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 154 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 27-2009, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $22,558.70 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 155 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
By-law No. 27-2009, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $22,558.70 be read a third time and passed,signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 156 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council approve joint tender for dust suppressant "Calcium Chloride" to low bidder Morris Chemical at $372.36 per tonne. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 157 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council award to Harmer Podolak/Genivar Engineering for Biennial Bridge Inspection as per file #OT-09-780-00 OT April 3, 2009, in the amount of $10,538.00. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 158 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council approve joint tender for perforated tubing to UCC Industries Limited in the amount of $3,368.00 plus taxes. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 159 APRIL 2009 MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 27-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $1,018,396.77 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 160 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 27-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $1,018,396.77 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 161 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 28-2009 to accept a deed of land for road widening purposes in Lot 24, Con. 3, being Parts 3,4, 5and 6 on Plan 52RO7090 (Finch-Roxborough Boundary Rd.) be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 162 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 28-2009 to accept a deed of land for road widening purposes in Lot 24, Con. 3, being Parts 3,4, 5and 6 on Plan 52RO7090 (Finch-Roxborough Boundary Rd.) be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 163 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 29-2009 to stop up, close and sell part of the unopen road allowance between Concessions 9 and 10, Lots 16-20, former Roxborough, be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 164 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 29-2009 to stop up, close and sell part of the unopen road allowance between Concessions 9 and 10, Lots 16-20, former Roxborough, be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 165 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 30-2009 to appoint a Fire Chief be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 166 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 30-2009 to appoint a Fire Chief be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 167 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 31-2009 to accept a deed of land in pt. Lots 37 and 36, Con. 4, former Roxborough, for road widening purposes be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 168 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 31-2009 to accept a deed of land in pt. Lots 37 and 36, Con. 4, former Roxborough, for road widening purposes be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 169 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council approve membership renewal fee, concerning Parks and Recreation Ontario. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 170 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council establish a minimum size of 4" diameter for all extensions to municipal water systems. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 171 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 33-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held April 14^th, 2009 (Regular), be read a first and second time.CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 172 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 33-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held April 14^th, 2009 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 173 APRIL 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT this meeting adjourn at 9:30 p.m. CARRIED.