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Minutes of July 28, 2009

The 14th 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

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

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

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

Also Present:

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

Ginette Martin-Stephan .......... Deputy Clerk

Delegations of Pecuniary Interest: Councillor Mike Casselman declared a conflict of interest concerning dump box and snowplow equipment and vacated his seat for discussion and voting.

RESOLUTION NO. 317 JULY 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. 318 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT the minutes of July 14th, 2009 (Regular) be adopted. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 319 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law No. 57-2009, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $29,680.19 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 320 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-law No. 57-2009, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $29,680.19 be read third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 321 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT quotations for dump box and snowplow equipment now be opened. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 322 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council award dump box and snowplow equipment to Cruickshank on tender #2, harness and controls, plus new dump box. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 323 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Severance Application #B-79/09 be approved subject to:
-Payment of $150.00 administration fee.
-Road widening as required on the severed and retained portion.
Approval of zoning by-law amendment to prohibit any residential unit on the severed parcel as required by provincial policy statement and also for reduced lot frontage. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 324 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 57-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $319,325.76 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 325 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 57-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $319,325.76 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 326 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law 58-2009 to accept a deed of land for road widening purposes (McNeil Rd.) be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 327 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-law 58-2009 to accept a deed of land for road widening purposes (McNeil Rd.) be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 328 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council authorize letter of support for Maxville Manor's funding application for a new wheelchair accessible van. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 329 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council authorize an application to amend the C of A to allow an extension for Finch Municipal Water System, and that tenders for construction of the extension be called, with work to proceed once approval from MOE is received. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 330 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
THAT Council authorize a monetary donation to Haldimand County Disaster Relief Committee in the amount of $250.00. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 331 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council accept quote from DMC Carpentry (Darren Chambers) dated July 28, 2009 in the amount of $583.00. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 332 JULY 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. 333 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT this meeting resume to open session. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 334 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 59-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held July 28th, 2009 (Regular), be read a first and second time this date. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 335 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-Law No. 59-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held July 28th, 2009 (Regular), be a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 336 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR LIANNE ACRES-HANNA
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT this meeting adjourn at 8:35 p.m. CARRIED.

Minutes of July 14, 2009

The 13th 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

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

Also Present:

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

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

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

Ginette Martin-Stephan ........... Deputy Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 296 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT this regular meeting of Council is now open to deal with Township business. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 297 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT the minutes of June 23rd, 2009 (Regular) and June 23rd, (Closed) be adopted. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 298 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-law No. 54-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $261,111.71 be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 299 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-law No. 54-2009 being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $261,111.71 be read third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 300 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT quotations for Roof Replacement at the Township of North Stormont, Finch Arena now be opened. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 301 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT Council award roof replacement quotation for the Finch Arena to: 1113044 Ontario Ltd. (John Gordon Construction) for Metal Cap Roof Restoration only at price of $107,381.00 plus GST. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 302 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT quotations for dump box and snowplow equipment now be opened. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 303 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council not accept tender received for dump box and snowplow equipment, it being the only tender received. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 304 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
THAT By-Law No. 54-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $1,126,705.56 be read a first and second time.

RESOLUTION NO. 305 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT By-Law No. 54-2009, being a By-Law to approve payments of Administration Department Orders & Accounts in the amount of $1,126,705.56 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 306 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council conncurs with Planning Report on Corvinelli Subdivision and authorizes Planner to submit said comments to United Counties. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 307 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council authorizes quotations for the purchase/removal/disposal of old pool building at Moose Creek Community Centre.CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 308 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council authorize the following purchaes for the arena in Finch:
-Purchase of two PerfectFry Hoodless ventless deepfryers, at a total cost of $12,790 plus taxes (this includes trade-in allowance of $1,000 on existing deepfryers), from Serve Canada Food Equipment Ltd., and
-Supply and installation of new phone, fax and cable lines, and installation of customer supplied speaker wires, by Cameron Networks at total cost of $1,947.15 plus taxes. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 309 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 55-2009 to impose special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 310 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-law No. 55-2009 to impose special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 311 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT Council supports South Stormont resolution concerning "Save Our Local TV" campaign and encourages all residents of North Stormont to take action. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 312 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
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. 313 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT this meeting of council now reconvene. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 314 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 56-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held July 14th, 2009 (Regular), be read a first and second time. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 315 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR REG BURD
THAT By-Law No. 56-2009, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council held July 14th, 2009 (Regular), be read a third time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 316 JULY 2009
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MIKE CASSELMAN
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT this meeting adjourn at 10:25 p.m. CARRIED.

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