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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 06, 2003 - Council COUNCIL MINUTES THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM P.O. Box 160, 9344 Plank Road STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO Thursday, March 6, 2003 7:00 p.m. Public Meetings(7:30 & 7:45 p.m.) The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2003 in Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Max Stewart, Deputy Mayor Lynn Acre, Councillors Matt Schafer and Cliff Evanitski, Administrator Kyle Kruger, and Clerk Lynda Millard. The Co-ordinator of Planning Michael Graves, Fire Chief Sam Taylor, Straffordville Acting Station Chief Perry Grant and Fire Association representative Ralph Jennings were in attendance in regard to their respective reports. John Stewart was present regarding the Public Meetings. Councillor David Mason was absent. 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 Special Meeting held February 20, 2003 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Febrnary20, 2003 2003-111 Moved by L. Acre Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT the minutes of the special meeting of the Municipality of Bayham held February 20, 2003 be approved." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 2003-112 Moved by L. Acre Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Municipality of Bayham held February 20, 2003 be approved." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 4. DELEGATIONS (a) 7:05 p.m.—Rob Lindsay, Elgin County Tree Commissioner, was in attendance regarding Item 8.1(a) COUNCIL MINUTES - 42 - March 6, 2003 Addition of Agenda Items 2003-113 Moved by C. Evanitski Seconded by M. Schafer "THAT By-laws 7450-2003 and 7451-2003 be added to the agenda." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 5. INFORMATION ITEMS 2003-114 Moved by L. Acre Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT Information Items 5(a) through 5(h) be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (a) "Celebrate Vienna" Committee draft minutes of meeting held February 12, 2003. File: CO6 (b) Pitch-In Canada correspondence regarding Membership and Financial Support and the National Civic Pride Recognition Program. File: A01 (c) Long Point Region Conservation Authority minutes of meeting held February 5, 2003. File: A16 (d) Port Burwell Marine Museum Committee draft minutes of meeting held February 18, 2003. File: CO6 (e) AMO "Alert"correspondence dated February 18, 20 and 25, 2003 regarding "Municipal Needs in Ontario Not Met in Federal Budget", "Why Ontario's Municipalities are Disappointed in the Federal Budget Why Leadership From the Province is Needed", "Joint Recommendations-Ontario Municipal Board Process and Procedures" and 2003 AMO Annual Conference information. File: A01 (f) Correspondence dated February 20, 2003 from Gar Knutson regarding the"Celebrate Canada" funding application and Canada Day Youth Award Nomination form. File: Alb (g) Federation of Canadian Municipalities correspondence dated February 18,2003 regarding "Budget Fails to Deliver for Canadian Municipalities, Says FCM". File: A01 (h) Ontario Crime Control Commission correspondence dated February 7, 2003 requesting nominations for the Awards of Excellence foe Fighting Crime. File: M02 6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM 1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS None COUNCIL MINUTES - 43 - March 6, 2003 6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM (continued) 2. PUBLIC MEETINGS 2003-115 Moved by M. Schafer Seconded by L. Acre "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 1.(a) Application: 7:30 p.m. —Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning on a parcel of land being 2.17 acres(.88 hectares) described as part of Lots 11, 12 and 13 Concession 8 on the south side of Eden Line, east of Somers Road to Rural Residential, submitted by Elgindale Investments Inc. File: D14 2.(b) Application: 7:45 p.m. —Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning on a parcel of land being 1.96 acres(.8 hectares) described as part of Lot 15 Concession 5 on the west side of Plank Road, south of Jackson Line to Rural Residential submitted by Art and Mary Fisher. File: D14 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof (a) None (b) None 3. Staff Presentation The following reports were presented by the Co-ordinator of Planning. (a) Staff Report D2003-06 (b) Staff Report D2003-05 4. Public Comments (a) None (b) None S. Council Comments and Questions (a) None (b) None 6. Adjournment 2003-116 Moved by L. Acre Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT the Public Meeting be adjourned at 7:47 p.m." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 44 - March 6, 2003 7. Disposition of Items (a) 2003-117 Moved by L.Acre Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham receive report D2003-06; AND THAT Council approve the rezoning application of Elgindale Investments Inc. from Agricultural A-1 to Rural Residential(RR); AND THAT By-law Z450-2003 be presented to Council for enactment." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (b) 2003-118 Moved by L. Acre Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham receive report D2003-05; AND THAT Council approve the rezoning application of Art& Mary Fisher from Agricultural A-1 to Rural Residential (RR); AND THAT By-law Z451-2003 be presented to Council for enactment." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE 1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS None 8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES 1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS (a) Correspondence dated February 10, 2003 from Rob Lindsay, Tree Commissioner regarding changes to the Elgin County Tree By-law. File: A16 2003-119 Moved by M. Schafer Seconded by L. Acre "THAT the correspondence dated February 10,2003 from Rob Lindsay, Tree Commissioner regarding changes to the Elgin County Tree By-law be received; AND THAT a by-law be prepared delegating responsibility for tree-cutting from the Municipality of Bayham to the County of Elgin, as outlined in the correspondence, for Council's support." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES - 45 - March 6, 2003 8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES(continued) I. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS (b) Building Permit Report for the month of February 2003. File: P10 2003-120 Moved by M. Schafer Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT the Building Permit Report for the month of February 2003 be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (c) Staff Report PR2003-002 regarding Request to Transfer Property—Gamer. File: L07 2003-121 Moved by C. Evanitski Seconded by M. Schafer "THAT Staff Report PR2003-002 be received; AND THAT Mr. Scott Campbell be advised the Municipality of Bayham is not in a position to transfer the requested portion of the former rail lands to his clients at this time." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL 1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS (a) Cheque Register being Cheque# 5651 to Cheque# 5735 inclusive,totaling $266,784.41, and Payroll Disbursements for the period ending February 19, 2003 totaling $36,579.46. 2003-122 Moved by M. Schafer Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT the Cheque Register being Cheque#5651 to Cheque#5735 inclusive, totaling $266,784.41, and Payroll Disbursements for the period ending February 19, 2003 totaling $36,579.46 be approved." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (b) Staff Report F2003-08 regarding Section 357 Applications. File: F22 2003-123 Moved by M. Schafer Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT Staff Report 2003-08 regarding Section 357 reductions be received; AND THAT total taxes in the amount of$ 239.13, as identified on Schedule A attached, be cancelled, refunded or reduced pursuant to Section 357 of the Municipal Act." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES -46 - March 6,2003 9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL(continued) I. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS (c) Staff Report E2003-004 regarding Hydro One—Vienna Site Remediation. File: E05 2003-124 Moved by M. Schafer Seconded by L. Acre "THAT the Site Remediation Report dated November 14th 2002 from Seacor Environmental Inc. respecting the Vienna Distribution Station be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (d) Staff Report P2003-005 regarding Disposal of Surplus Fire Department Tanker Truck. File: P16 2003-125 Moved by L. Acre Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT Staff Report P2003-005 regarding the disposal of surplus tanker truck be received; AND THAT the tanker be retained for one year and expenses monitored." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (e) Correspondence from Frank(Ted) Eagleton submitting resignation from the Port Burwell Marine Museum Committee. File: C12 2003-126 Moved by M. Schafer Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT the resignation from the Port Burwell Marine Museum Committee submitted by Frank(Ted)Eagleton be accepted with regret; AND THAT By-law 2003-021 amending appointments By-law 2003-001 be presented to Council for enactment; AND THAT a certificate of recognition be presented to Mr. Eagleton for his contributions to the Museum." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (f) Correspondence dated February 24, 2003 from the Canadian Red Cross Lottery requesting permission to sell Raffle tickets in the Municipality of Bayham under Provincial License#P022942. File: P09 2003-127 Moved by C. Evanitski Seconded by M. Schafer "THAT Council approves the sale of Raffle tickets in the Municipality of Bayham by the Canadian Red Cross Society under Provincial Lottery License#P022942 as submitted." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES - 47 . March 6, 2003 10. ENVIRONMENT No Items 11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE No Items 12. BY-LAWS By-law Z450-2003 A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2387 (Elgindale Investments Inc.) By-law Z451-2003 A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2387 (Fisher) By-law 2003 --021 A By-law to Amend By-law 2003-001 being Appointments to Committees By-law 2003 022 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council 2003-128 Moved by L. Acre Seconded by M. Schafer "THAT By-laws Z450-2003, Z451-2003 and 2003-021 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 2003-129 Moved by L. Acre Seconded by C. Evanitski "THAT confirming By-law 2003-022 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 13. ADJOURNMENT 2003-130 Moved by M. Schafer Seconded by L. Acre "THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:56 p.m." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously "APir/Adi—//i/L-44 �d de MAYOR CLERK Date Approved: ]) a