HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 03, 2003 - Council COUNCIL MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.O. Box 160,9344 Plank Road
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Thursday,July 3,2003
7:00 p.m.
Public Meeting 7:30 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, July 3,2003 in Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Max Stewart, Deputy Mayor
Lynn Acre, Councillors K.C. Emerson and Mathew Schafer,Administrator Kyle Kruger and
Clerk Lynda Millard. Councillor Cliff Evanitski was absent.
The Fire Chief Sam Taylor, was in attendance regarding Item 11.1(a)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF
None
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 19, 2003 were not available.
4. DELEGATIONS
(a) 8:30 p.m. —Les Trowsdale, was in attendance regarding Closed Session Item 11.1 (a)
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
2003-308 Moved by L.Acre
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT Information Items 5(a) through 5(j),except Item 5(c), be received for
information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2003-309 Moved by M. Schafer
Seconded by K.C. Emerson
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham supports the motion to the
House of Commons in Parliament assembled provided by the Ontario Federation of
Anglers & Hunters."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(a) Edison Museum of Vienna draft minutes of meeting held June 10,2003.
File: C06
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS continued
(b) Copy of correspondence to Steve Peters,MPP dated May 23, 2003 from the Ontario
Lottery and Gaming Corporation regarding a lottery terminal in Straffordviile.
File: A16
(c) Ontario Federation of Anglers &Hunters correspondence dated June 17, 2003 regarding
federal gun control legislation.
File: A01
(d) Thames Valley Views Health Council newsletter, June 2003 edition.
File: A16
(e) Elgin Group Police Services Board minutes of meeting held May 27, 2003.
File: C06
(I) Copy of correspondence the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care from Steve Peters
MPP dated June 4, 2003 regarding West Nile virus protection.
File: A16
(g) Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board press releases dated June 18,
2003 regarding Imperial Tobacco Canada Announces Major Restructuring.
File: A16
(h) AMO correspondence dated June 13, June 23, 26 &June 27, 2003 regarding"Fair Deal is
no Deal for Municipalities—AMO to Conduct Independent Municipal Financial
Review,""AMO Will Not Input Into Tax Referenda Proposal,"and"Report on Police
Restructuring Released", AMO Response to the Report on Source Water Protection" and
Summary of Legislative Session and news on Controversial By-laws".
File: A01
(i) Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario Annual Report 2002 (available).
File: A09
(j) Bayham Community Health Action Committee draft minutes of June 24, 2003
File: C06
6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
(a) Staff Report D2003-27 regarding Archie and Shirley Burwell Severance.
File: D10
2003-310 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by K.C. Emerson
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham receive report D2003-27;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
severance application 56/03 be deferred until the next Land Division Committee
meeting."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
(b) Staff Report D2003-28 regarding the Cox/Dykstra Proposed Severances (Report D2003-
24 deferred)
File:D10
2003-311 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by K.C. Emerson
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham receive report D2003-24;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
severance applications 47/03; 48/03; 49/03; 50/03 be approved subject to the
condition that adequate supply of potable water can be proven."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Staff Report D2003-30 regarding Dan&Tina Froese Severance.
File: D10
2003-312 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by K.C. Emerson
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham receive report D2003-30;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin Land Division Committee that
application E41/03 be approved subject to rezoning to A-2 Special Agricultural
Zone."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(d) Staff Report D2003-31 regarding Mike Firby Severance.
File: D10
2003-313 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by K.C. Emerson
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham receive report D2003-31;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin Land Division Committee that
application E51/03 by Michael Firby be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. PUBLIC MEETING
2003-314 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT the Council meeting be adjourned in order to hold a Public Meeting
pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
2. PUBLIC MEETING
L(a) Application:
7:30 p.m.—Application to change zoning on a parcel of land comprising 1.8 acres (0.7
hectare) described as part of Lot 1, 2 &3 Concession 3 on the south side of Calton Line,
east of Richmond Road to the Rural Residential zone.
File: D14
2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None
3. Staff Presentation
Staff Report D2003-29 was presented by the Administrator.
4. Public Comments
None
5. Council Comments and Questions
None
6. Adjournment
2003-315 Moved by K.C.Emerson
Seconded by L. Acre
"THAT the Public Meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Disposition of Item
2003-316 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by K.C.Emerson
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham receive report 1)2003-29;
AND THAT Council approve the rezoning of Part Lot 1,2 & 3, Concession 3 owned
by John and Elizabeth Keszler to Rural Residential"
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE
1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
(a) Staff Report DR2003-003 regarding Peters Municipal Drain.
File: E09
2003-317 Moved by L.Acre
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT Staff Report DR2003-003 regarding the Peters Municipal Drain be
received;
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham hereby extends the period for
filing of a report by the Engineer, Spriet& Associates, for a further six month
period,namely on or before December 5,2003."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE (continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
(b) Staff Report T2003-005 regarding County Road 42 Relocation Project
File: T05
2003-318 Moved by K.C. Emerson
Seconded by L. Acre
"That the Municipality of Bayham inform the County of Elgin that it is not
supportive of the transfer of Lakeshore Line to the Municipality, unless the
concerns as outlined in report T2003-005 are addressed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Staff Report PW 2003-006 regarding Maintenance Agreement—County Roads.
File: T06
2003-319 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by M. Schafer
"That Council accept the proposed Maintenance Agreement with the County of
Elgin;
And That By-law 2003-059, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
endorse the agreement with the County of Elgin be presented to Council for
enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
None
9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Cheque Register being Cheque# 6342 to Cheque#6420 inclusive, except Cheque
#6375, totaling$89,749.83, Cash Requirements for the period ending July 20/03 and
Payroll Disbursements for the period ending June 25, 2003 totaling $40,499.59.
2003-320 Moved by K.C. Emerson
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT the Cheque Register being Cheque#6342 to Cheque#6420 inclusive,
except Cheque#6375 totaling $89,749.83, Cash Requirements for the period ending
July 20/03 and Payroll Disbursements for the period ending June 25,2003 totaling
$40,499.59 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Correspondence dated June 9, 2003 from the Port Burwell Recreation Society regarding
Tub Daze.
File: C13
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
2003-321 Moved by M. Schafer
Seconded by L. Acre
"THAT the correspondence dated June 9, 2003 from Deb Travis, Port Burwell
Recreation Society be received;
AND THAT Council approves use of the east beach by the Port Burwell Recreation
Society and the Otter Valley/Port Burwell Optimist Club for Tub Daze celebration
activities to be held August 1, 2 and 3, 2003, including a beer tent,subject to meeting
the requirements of the Municipal Alcohol Policy including those listed on the
Outdoor Special Occasion Permit Application, and also subject to:
• the applicable municipal building permit and/or sign permit be obtained from
the Chief Building Official and the necessary inspections undertaken;
• any required permit fees be paid to the Municipality of Bayham, except for a
tent which was previously waived by Council);
• providing the municipality with proof of certification for the pyrotechnician who
will be responsible for the fireworks;
• providing the municipality with proof of liability insurance to cover all events
including naming the municipality as an additional insured;
• obtaining the necessary approvals from the Ontario Provincial Police and the
Bayham Fire Chief(as per completion of the Municipal Event Notice and parade
route mapping);
THAT all other terms and conditions of the municipal rental agreement remain in
effect;
THAT the clean up of the east beach area and any costs thereof, be the
responsibility of the organizations;
THAT arrangements be made with the Public Works Superintendent to provide
Staff assistance for installation of fence and stage assembly and removal;
THAT Council grants permission to use municipal streets within Port Burwell and
directs that the County of Elgin be requested to grant permission for use of the
County street portions for parade purposes;
THAT the Public Works Superintendent make the necessary arrangements for
traffic control and safety for the parade;
AND THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham designates this event as a
Community Festival."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Staff Report 02003-11 regarding Committee Appointments Amendments.
File: C12
2003-322 Moved by M. Schafer
Seconded by L. Acre
"THAT Staff Report C2003-11 regarding Committee/Board Appointments be
received;
AND THAT By-law 2003-060,being a by-law to further amend By-law 2003-001
appointing persons to the various boards and committees of Council be presented to
Council for enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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10. ENVIRONMENT
None
11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2003-323 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an "In Camera" Session of Committee
of the Whole to discuss confidential personnel matters."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2003-324 Moved by M. Schafer
Seconded by K.C. Emerson
"THAT the Committee of the Whole do now rise from the"In Camera" Session."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
1. CORRESPONDENCE +&REPORTS
(a) Verbal Report regarding a personnel matter.
(b) Verbal Report regarding a personnel matter.
Added Item 11.1 (c)
2003-325 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT Council grant the staff request to allocate and exempt the overtime hours
and provide the additional allocation as requested.
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
12. BY-LAWS
By-law Z457-2003 A By-law to Amend B/L's Z456-2003 &2387
By-law 2003 —059 A By-law to Authorize the Mayor & Clerk to Endorse and
Agreement with the County of Elgin for Road Maintenance
By-law 2003 —060 A By-law to amend Committee Appointments B/L 2003-001
By-law 2003 —061 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2003-326 Moved by K.C. Emerson
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT By-laws Z457-2003,2003-059 and 2003-060 be read a first, second and third
time and finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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12. BY-LAWS (continued)
2003-327 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT confirming By-law 2003-061 be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
13. ADJOURNMENT
2003-328 Moved by M. Schafer
Seconded by L. Acre
"THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:35 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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MAYOR CLERK
Date Approved: c'0 )1, .9-1)'s.