Blake Henderson ................. Public Works Superintendent
Ryan Mallory ...................... Planner
Ginette Martin-Stephan .......... Deputy Clerk
Karen McPherson ...................... Clerk
Delegations: -Bruce MacDonald of Garland Canada was present for the opening of tenders for the roof replacement at the East Patrol Garage.
-John Corvinelli and his Engineer, Jean Decoeur, P. Eng. were present for the Corvinelli subdivision ond rezoning public meetings.
-Garry Rupert, a resident of Bloomington Road was present for the public meeting to rezone Pt. Lots 5 and 6, Con. 5 (former Twp Roxborough), Ryan Mallory explained that the rezoning would not affect his property.
-Richard and Gerard Theoret were present to request an extension for their subdivision in Moose Creek.
RESOLUTION NO. 262 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this regular meeting of Council is now open to deal
with Township business. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 263 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT the minutes of June 9th, 2009 (Regular) and (Closed) be adopted. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 264 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 49-2009, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $167,817.16 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 265 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 49-2009, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $167,817.16 be read third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 266 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT quotations for Roof Replacement at the Township of North Stormont East Patrol (Roxborough) Garage now be opened. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 267 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council award roof replacement quotation for East Patrol Garage to: D.L.Construction and Roofing Ltd. at price of $107,650.00 plus GST. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 268 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize Bruce MacDonald of Garland Canada to oversee tenders to replace roof on arena at 4 John St., Finch. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 269 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 50-2009, being a by-law to rezone Lot 13, Con. 9 (former Finch Twp.) from "Residential First Density" (R1) Zone to the "Residential First Density - Special Exception" (R1-X) Zone be read a first and second. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 270 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 50-2009, being a by-law to rezone Lot 13, Con. 9 (former Finch Twp.) from "Residential First Density" (R1) Zone to the "Residential First Density - Special Exception" (R1-X) Zone be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 271 JUNE 2009
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 51-2009, being a by-law to rezone Pt. Lot 5 and 6, Con. 5 (former Roxborough Twp.) from "Agriculture" (A) Zone, and the "Rural" (RU) Zone to the "Rural - Special Exception" (RU-X), the "Mineral Aggregate - Reserve Area" (MA) and the "Rural - Special Exception" (RU-Y), be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 272 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 51-2009, being a by-law to rezone Pt. Lot 5 and 6, Con. 5 (former Roxborough Twp.) from "Agriculture" (A) Zone, and the "Rural" (RU) Zone to the "Rural - Special Exception" (RU-X), the "Mineral Aggregate - Reserve Area" (MA) and the "Rural - Special Exception" (RU-Y), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 273 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council hereby approves a further extension for one year for Theoret subdivision in Moose Creek. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 274 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 52-2009, being a by-law to rezone N. Pt. Lot 17, Con. 7 (former Finch Twp.) from "Agriculture" (A) Zone and "Hazard" (H) to the "Agriculture - Special Exception" (A-X) Zone and the "Hazard" (H) Zone, be read a first and second. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 275 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 52-2009, being a by-law to rezone N. Pt. Lot 17, Con. 7 (former Finch Twp.) from "Agriculture" (A) Zone and "Hazard" (H) to the "Agriculture - Special Exception" (A-X) Zone and the "Hazard" (H) Zone, be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 276 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign Licence Agreement on behalf of the Township of North Stormont to permit Roxborough Telephone Company Ltd. to place receiving and transmission appparatus on the Crysler Water Tower, providing such equipment does not interfere with that of the Water Tower or Barrett Xplore Inc. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 277 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Severance B-73/09 be approved subject to:
- Payment of $150.00 administration fee.
- Road widening as required on the severed and retained portion.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 278 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Severance B-74/09 be approved subject to:
- Payment of $150.00 administration fee.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 279 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Severance B-69/09 be approved subject to:
- Payment of $150.00 administration fee.
- Road widening as required on the severed and retained portion.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 280 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Severance B-70/09 be approved subject to:
- Payment of $150.00 administration fee.
- Road widening as required on the severed and retained portion.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 281 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 49-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $101,002.79 be read a first and second time.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 282 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 49-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $101,002.79 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 283 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council authorizes submission of appliction to Community Futures Development Corporation under Innovation and ICT Program for Website funding. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 284 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council endorses the submission of an appliation by the Moose Creek Recreation to Community Futures Development Corporation under the Community Capacity Funding Program for the costs of a general contractor to manage their covered rink project. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 285 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council endorses the submission of an application by the Moose Creek Recreation under the Hydro One Power Play Grant for up to $25,000 to help cover the cost of solar infloor heating in their proposed recreational centre and indoor rink facility. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 286 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
WHEREAS the Township of South Dundas and the Township of South Stormont partnered for the purposes of the Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Program;
AND WHEREAS the BR+E Program identified items requiring action including a regional identity or brand for purposes such as economic development and tourism;
AND WHEREAS at a recent SDG Economic Development (EDO) meeting, the group discussed the branding for the region and the potential to maximize marketing dollars;
AND WHEREAS, at this time, it is prudent to seek interest among the lower tier municipalities of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry as we all should receive the economic and tourism benefits this marketing strategy positioning could provide;
AND WHEREAS participation and involvement is anticipated to occur on an individual agreement basis including financial commitments;
AND WHEREAS following the concurrence of participation willingness from SDG municipalities and with the consent of each Council, the EDO group will endeavour to develop the governance standards and provide guidelines to protect the integrity of the Upper Canada Region brand.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Council of the Township of North Stormont, hereby approve of the concept and wish to participate as part of the "The Upper Canada Region". CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 287 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council recognize the Avonmore Fair as a Community Festival Event and approved the beer garden to be held at the Fair on July 17, 18 and 19, 2009. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 288 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council support resolution of Township of Bonnechere Valley petitioning the Province to increase annual grants to public libraries. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 289 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council appoints auctioneer Theresa Taylor for the sale of the old Avonmore community hall. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 290 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize Clerk to forward copy of Drainage Superintendent's letter regarding H.W. Munro Municipal Drain to Thomas M. Byrne of Wilson Poirier Byrne. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 291 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting proceed to a closed session to address a matter pertaining to: personal matters about an identifiable, including municipal or local board employees. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 292 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting resume to open session. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 293 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 53-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held June 23rd, 2009 (Regular), be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 294 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 53-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held June 23rd, 2009 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 295 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
CARRIED.
Minutes of June 9, 2009
The 11th 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
-
Bill McGimpsey ................ Deputy Mayor
-
Reg Burd ...................... Councillor
-
Lianne Acres-Hanna ........... Councillor
-
Mike Casselman ............. Councillor
- Also Present:
- Blake Henderson .............. Public Works Superintendent
- Ryan Mallory ................. Planner
- Karen McPherson ................ Clerk
- Joe Bakker .................... Fire Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 243 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this regular meeting of Council is now open to deal
with Township business. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 244 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT the minutes of May 26th, 2009 (Regular) be adopted. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 245 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council award tender for Finch Arena Retrofit to Grant Marion Construction at price of $829,330.00 plus GST, it being the lowest tender received. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 246 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 46-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $299,926.86 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 247 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law No. 46-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $299,926.86 be read third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 248 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 46-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $128,683.21 be read a first and second time.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 249 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 46-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $128,683.21 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 250 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
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. 251 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting of council now reconvene. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 252 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-law No. 47-2009 to prohibit parking on a section of Fairview Drive, Avonmore, be read a first and second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 253 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 47-2009 to prohibit parking on a section of Fairview Drive, Avonmore, be read a third time and passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 254 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize a monetary donation to Town of Wallaceburd for flood relief efforts to amount of $500.00. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 255 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
WHEREAS the Township of North Stormont has been approved to receive funding for our arena project through the Building Canada Fund - Communities Component;
AND WHEREAS an application was submitted to the RinC Program for the same project:
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Township of North Stormont hereby withdraws its First Priority - North Stormont Arena Rehabilitation application under RinC, and declares its Second Priority - Moose Creek Recreation Pool House/Covered Rink application to be its First and Only Priority under RinC. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 256 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council authorize submission of an application under the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) for funding to complete the board room and medical centre in North Stormont Place, Avonmore. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 257 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council accept quote from Rangard Security to amount of $1,974.00, including GST, to install new alarm system at arena.
ALSO, THAT Council authorize Rangard to install wiring for future camera monitoring at an additional $200. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 258 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council appoint the following Committee to oversee the Arena Construction Project:
- Dennis Fife
- Bill McGimpsey
- John deBoer
This Committee shall met with the Architects/Engineers for regular weekly or bi-weekly meetings. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 259 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT By-Law No. 48-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held June 9th, 2009 (Regular), be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 260 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 48-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held June 9th, 2009 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 261 JUNE 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
CARRIED.
