HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 19, 1998 - Council COUNCIL MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.O. Box 160, 14 Plank Road North
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Thursday, February 19, 1998
7:00 p.m.
and
Friday, February 20, 1998
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, February 19, 1998 in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Max
Stewart, Deputy Mayor Jack Petrie, Councillors David Mason, and John Nezezon,
Administrator/Treasurer Lynn S. Buchner, and Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Lynda Millard.
Councillor Ken Nesbitt was absent.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Max Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE
GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There was no disclosure of pecuniary interest or the general nature thereof.
3. MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
98-108 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Municipality of Bayham
on February 5, 1998 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
4. DELEGATIONS
(a) 7:15 an.-Bill Ghevsen, Vienna Lions Club representative requesting
permission to erect a pavilion at Memorial Park in Vienna.
Mr. Gheysen presented an update to Council as to how the Memorial Park in the
Village of Vienna, through the efforts of the Business Improvement Association
and the Vienna Lions Club as well as local volunteers had become the attractive
park it is today. Permission had been received from the Vienna Community
Centre and Recreation Board (members of the former Village of Vienna Council),
for the Lions Club to build a pavilion on the existing cement pad in the park,
subject to permit approvals. He requested approval from the new Council to
proceed with those plans.
See 8.3(a)for resolution.
(b) 7:30 p.m.—George Dawson, St. Thomas/Elgin Health Unit was in attendance
to discuss inspection/approval service for private septic systems.
See 10.3 for resolution.
File: E0
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4. DELEGATIONS(continued)
(b) Mr. Dawson handed out a copy of the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit Private
Sewage System Proposal, and outlined the changes for private septic system
inspections which will become municipal responsibility under the Ontario
Building Code, effective April 6, 1998.
The Health Unit would like to continue to deliver these services, and provided a
fee schedule for Council's consideration.
(c) 7:45 a.m.—James Oliver general Manager, Long Point Region Conservation
Authority was in attendance regarding 1998 budget and municipal levy to be
presented at the Annual meeting scheduled for February 20, 1998.
Items 9.1(a), 10.1 (c)
File: F16.6
Mr. Oliver gave a short outline regarding projects included in the proposed 1998
budget and levy, without any increase. The Authority will continue to promote
erosion reduction in the watershed through no till practices and tree planting. He
explained that the Lower Big Otter Remedial Plan will continue to receive Federal
funding under Great Lakes 2000.
Assistance will be offered to municipalities in planting trees along north/south
roadways to aid in erosion reduction and winter control.
(d) 8:00 p.m.—Gary Blazak, Cumming Cockburn Limited was in attendance to
present Official Plan Amendment No. 105 and Zoning By-law Amendment No.
Z385-98, having reference to an application by Talisman Energy(Pembina
Exploration) for a sour gas plant on property known as Part Lot 15 Concession 2.
Item 6.2(a), 6.2(b)
File: D8.1.20
Mr. Blazak updated Council on the steps taken in the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendment process to date, and recommended that the Official Plan
amendment No. 105 be given approval so that the circulation process could
continue. Mr. Blazak felt that the circulation process would allow concerns to be
addressed by the various Ministries. It was also suggested that the Zoning By-law
amendment be given only first and second reading and that a Development or Site
Plan Agreement be in place prior to third and final reading.
(e) Steve Trudeau, Pat Teall Trudeau,Harris Teall, and Tony Csinos regarding
Item 6.2(a), 6.2(b)
File: D8.1.20
Presentations were made by Tony Csinos, Hams Teall and Steve Trudeau in
opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to
accommodate the sour gas plant proposed by Talisman Energy (formerly Pembina
Exploration).
(0 Andrew Cantwell, Talisman Energy Limited,to discuss a proposed sour gas
plant.
Item 6.2(a)
Mr. Cantwell declined the opportunity to attempt to address any of the concerns
raised.
(g) 8:30 a.m. Maureen Beatty,,Co-ordinator of Planning and Community
Services regarding
Items 6.1(d), 6.2(c).
File: P11.4
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS
98-109 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT Information Items 5(a)—5(g) be received and filed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(a) Rural Ontario Municipal Association(ROMA)Annual report of chairman Fred
Thomas. Received and filed.
File: A1.5
Administrator Staff Report 98019(ROMA) Received and fled.
File: A1.5
(b) Long Point Region Conservation Authority minutes of meeting held January 7,
1998. Received and filed.
File: A16.6
(c) Canadian Federation of Independent Business correspondence dated January 30,
1998 regarding concerns with property tax reform in Ontario. Received and filed.
File: A16.18
(d) Ecoplans Ltd. correspondence dated January 21, 1998 regarding the selection of
Preliminary Preferred Route for the Dawn to Lake Erie Pipeline Project, St. Clair
Pipelines &Newsletter. Received and filed.
File: E6.1
(e) Municipal Alert correspondence dated February 10, 1998 regarding March 6th
deadline for application to Municipal Restructuring and Special Circumstances
Funds.
Received and filed.
File: A1.2
(f) Municipal Alert correspondence dated February 10, 1998 regarding release of
Draft New Municipal Act. Received and filed.
File: A1.2
(g) AMO News Release dated February 6, 1998 "Municipalities Demand that the
Province meet its Common Sense Revolution Promise". Received and filed.
File: A1.2
6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
1. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
(a) Port Rowan/Long Point Chamber of Commerce correspondence dated January 29,
1998 regarding Talbot Trail signage concerns.
File: R8.1
98-110 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the correspondence dated January 29, 1998 from the Port
Rowan/Long Point Chamber of Commerce be received;
AND THAT staff forward the correspondence to the Economic
Development and Tourism Committee, once established."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
I. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(b) Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation correspondence dated Janauryl5,
1998, inviting participation in three volunteer recognition programs.
File: A16.13
98-111 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and
Recreation be received and filed.
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Royal Canadian Legion Port Burwell/Bayham correspondence regarding
advertising in booklet for Spring Convention.
File: R8.1
98-112 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
THAT the correspondence from the Royal Canadian Legion Port
Burwell/Bayham be received;
AND THAT staff be directed to update the advertisement to include the
attributes of the Municipality of Bayham in a 1/page advertisement for a
price of$45.00."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(d) Co-ordinator of Planning and Community Services Staff Report 98020 regarding
Tourism advertising.
File: D0.6
98-113 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Staff Report 98020 be received;
AND THAT in addition to the 1998 Southwestern Ontario Travel
Association Memberships for the Municipality of Bayham,Port Burwell
Marine Museum, and the Vienna Edison Museum, staff be directed to:
• Purchase a half page advertisement at a cost of$625. plus GST in
the St. Thomas Elgin Tourist Association 1998 Visitors' Guide
plus two ads for the museums at a cost of$75. each plus GST."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Official Plan Amendment application No. 105 and Zoning By-law Amendment
application No. Z385-98, submitted by Talisman Energy Incorporated to amend
the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a sour gas processing plant on
property described as Part Lot 15 Concession 2.
File: D8.1.20
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
2.(a) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
98-114 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Official Plan Amendment application as submitted by Pembina
Exploration Limited (now Talisman Energy Incorporated) be approved;
AND THAT By-law 98-22, being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 105 to
the Township of Bayham Official Plan,to change the land use designation
on a parcel of land from "Agriculture"to "Special Agriculture Area No. 1"
to facilitate the development of a natural gas processing plant by Talisman
Energy Limited be presented to Council for enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-115 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by I. Nezezon
"THAT the Zoning by-law application submitted by Pembina Exploration
Limited (now Talisman Energy Incorporated) be approved;
AND THAT By-law Z385-98, being a by-law to amend the Township of
Bayham Zoning By-law No. 2387 to change the zoning on a property
comprising approximately 13.7 hectares (33.8 acres) situated on the south
side of Highway 19 in Part Lot 15, Concession 2,in the Municipality of
Bayham,from the Agricultural (Al) Zone and the Future Development(FD)
Zone to the Special Rural Industrial (M2-12)Zone to permit the
establishment of a natural gas processing plant by Talisman Energy Limited
be presented to Council for first and second reading."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Correspondence dated February 3, 1998 from Harris Teall on behalf of area
residents expressing concern regarding proposed sour gas plant by Talisman
Energy.
File: D8.1.20
98-116 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT correspondence dated February 3, 1998 from Harris Teall be
received."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(c) Co-ordinator of Planning and Community Services Staff Report 98018 regarding
Land Use Planning.
File: D13.1, D8.1
98-117 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT Staff Report 98018 having reference to a review of land use
planning matters be received and forwarded to Cumming Cockburn
Limited with a request to submit to staff a detailed breakdown of the
consulting costs required to undertake the reviews set out in the report."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(d) Councillor Mason updated Council regarding SWOTA seminar "Take Charge of
Your Thinking" that he attended on February 13, 1998.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) 98-118 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Staff be directed to erect 9-1-1 municipal addressing property
signage on properties in Vienna fronting along Plank Road in order to allow
proper measuring for signage to continue along Plank Road from Vienna
south to Port Burwell;
AND THAT residential dwellings situated along Plank Road and Centre
Road be all consistently signed as if fronting on Centre Road."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) 98-119 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Bayham recognizes that the
efforts of the Volunteer Fire Fighters Association are for the exclusive benefit
of the residents of the Municipality of Bayham;
THEREFORE be it resolved that for the purposes of fundraising for the
Municipality's Fire Department,the Fire Fighters Association be exempt
from paying rental fees for the use of the Community Centres and the related
requirement of purchasing bar mix supplies through the Straffordville
Community Centre will be waived for March 4, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
3. OTHER BUSINESS
(c) 98-120 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT correspondence received February 19, 1998 submitted by Tony
Csinos concerning Official Plan Amendment No 105 and Zoning By-law
amendment Z 385-98 be received."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(d) 98-121 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT correspondence received from NRG and Long Point Region
Conservation Authority including comments regarding proposed Official
Plan Amendment No. 105 and the Zoning By-law amendment in regard to
Talisman Energy (formerly Pembina Exploration) be received for
information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE
I. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(a) Town of Tillsonburg correspondence dated February 9, 1998 regarding
Reconstruction of Bayham Drive.
File: T4.3
98-122 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the correspondence, dated February 9, 1998 from the Town of
Tillsonburg, regarding reconstruction of Bayham Drive be received;
AND THAT consideration be given during the 1998 Budget deliberations."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Staff Report 98017 regarding winter control maintenance of sidewalks from
February 5, 1998 meeting.
Frank Cowan Company Limited correspondence dated February 5, 1998
regarding liability for winter sidewalk maintenance.
File: T12.1
98-123 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT correspondence dated February 5, 1998 from Frank Cowan
Company Limited, regarding winter control sidewalk maintenance be
received."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE (continued)
3. OTHER BUSINESS
No Items.
8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
No Items.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Staff Report 98022 regarding municipal owned facility security.
98-124 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Staff Report 98022 having reference to security of municipal owned
facilities be received;
AND THAT quotes be obtained for buildings ranked as# 1."
Disposition: Motion Carried
3. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) 98-125 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham authorize the Vienna
Lions Club to erect a pavilion at the Vienna Memorial Park, subject to the
required permit approvals, including Long Point Region Conservation
Authority approval."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL
1. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
(a) Long Point Region Conservation Authority correspondence dated January 23,
1998 regarding Annual meeting February 20, 1998 and proposed 1998 budget.
File: F16.6
98-126 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the correspondence from the Long Point Region Conservation
Authority dated January 23, 1998 with regard to the 1998 Draft Budget and
Annual meeting be received for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL(continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(b) County of Oxford correspondence dated February 9, 1998 regarding the 1998
Long Point Region Conservation Authority draft budget.
File: C9.1
98-127 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the correspondence from the County of Oxford dated February 9,
1998 requesting Long Point Region Conservation Authority to decrease their
levy to the County by 1.7% to reflect the decrease in expenditures imposed
by the province be received and filed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Invitation to the 1998 OSUM Conference April 29—May 2, 1998 in Huntsville.
File: A1.1
98-128 Moved by D_ Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities correspondence inviting
members to the '98 conference from April 29 —May 2, 1998 be received and
filed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(d) KMK Consultants Limited correspondence dated February 9, 1998 regarding
Municipal assumption of liabilities with respect to water and sewage treatment
facilities.
File: EO.
98-129 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the correspondence from KMK Consultants, dated February 9,
1998, regarding municipal assumption of liabilities with respect to water
treatment/sewage treatment facilities be received;
AND THAT in recognition of the Township of Bayham Council's Resolution
No. 97-624 passed December 18, 1997 stating:
'THAT Staff Report 97083, having reference to the Port Burwell Sewage
Treatment Plant, be received for information;
AND THAT Council does not see the necessity for undertaking an audit of the
plant in 1998
THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Bayham does not wish to
pursue a professional assessment of the sewage treatment plant facility in
Port Burwell."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(d).1 The Administrator informed Council that Staff from the municipalities who share
the use of the Elgin Area Water System that will be divested from the ownership
of the Ontario Clean Water Agency to the municipalities in 1998 have been
meeting to prepare for the acceptance of title of the infrastructure. Further, she
explained that a proposed package containing recommendations with regard to
Committee Structure, administration and allocation, should be ready for Council's
consideration in March, as the Ministry of Environment has set a deadline on
having these concerns addressed by March 31, 1998.
98-130 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"WHEREAS under the provisions of the Municipal Water and Sewage
Transfer Act which received Royal assent on May 27, 1997,the Province
intends to transfer ownership of the water treatment/distribution system
facilities, currently under title to the Ontario Clean Water Agency, from the
Agency to the benefiting municipality or group of municipalities serviced by
an area scheme;
AND WHEREAS the System, known as the Elgin Area Water System,
services the following group of municipalities: Municipality of Bayham,
Municipality of Central Elgin, Township of Southwold, Township of
Malahide, Town of Aylmer, City of St. Thomas, and the City of London;
AND WHEREAS given that Section 11 of the Transfer Act eliminates the
potential for a cross claim by the Municipalities against the Ontario Clean
Water Agency for any action of negligence or environmental recovery taken
against the Municipalities resulting from any inherent deficiencies or defects
of the facility or compliance with the requirements of the Certificate of
Approval;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of
Bayham, upon agreement from the other users of the System as listed above,
is desirous of retaining the services of a professional to carry out a "due
diligence" audit of the Elgin Area Water System before the transfer order
takes effect;
AND FURTHER THAT the costs associated with the conduct of this audit
shall be allocated to the above named users based on the 1998 percentage of
estimated volume as provided by the Ontario Clean Water Agency;
AND THAT the costs to the Municipality of Bayham should not exceed $550;
AND THAT Robert E. Cooper,Water Engineering Division Manager, City
of London, be authorized to negotiate an agreement for the"due diligence"
audit on behalf of the users of the Elgin Area Water System, contingent upon
similar resolutions passed by all other users of the System."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL(continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
(e) District of Municipality of Muskoka memorandum dated February 3, 1998
regarding resolution concerning the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
File: A16.1
98-131 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the memorandum from the District Municipality of Muskoka, dated
February 3, 1998 regarding disassociation with the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario be received and filed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(f) Toronto Mayor correspondence dated February 10, 1998 regarding an invitation
to attend a forum on "Moving Forward on Stewardship for LCBO Packaging" on
February 24th, 1998 in Toronto.
File: A4.1
98-132 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the invitation received from the City of Toronto and the Solid
Waste Association of North America to an information forum regarding a
deposit-refund system for LCBO packaging be received and filed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(g) Royal Canadian Legion Port Burwell/Bayham correspondence dated February 3,
1998 regarding exemption from taxation.
File: F22.1
98-133 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the correspondence from the Royal Canadian Legion Port
Burwell/Bayham dated February 3, 1998 requesting exemption from taxation
be tabled."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(h) Notice of Meeting for a proposed Straffordville Business Association to be held
February 25th, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the Straffordville Library basement.
Organizers have invited a representative from the Bayham Council to attend.
File: D2.1
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(h) 98-134 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the Notice of Meeting for a proposed Straffordville Business
Association to be held February 25, 1998 be received;
AND THAT John Nezezon be appointed to attend to represent the Council of
the Municipality of Bayham."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(i) Cheque Register for the period ended February 20, 1998.
Cash Requirement Report to February 28, 1998.
File F10.3
98-135 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Cheque Register for the period ending February 20, 1998,
and the Cash Requirements for the period ending February 28, 1998 be
approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
MOTION TO EXTEND LENGTH OF MEETING
98-136 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT in accordance with Section 12 of Procedural By-law 98-02,Council
shall deal with business until 11:00 p.m. at its meeting of February 19, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-137 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT Lottery Licence Applications, Item Nos. 9.1(j), 9.1(k), and
9.1(m) be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(j) St. Luke's Anglican Guild—Vienna, Raffle Lottery Licence application dated
February 6, 1998,to sell tickets at the Vienna Community Centre. Approved.
File: A11..12
(k) Tillsonburg Knights of Columbus Council 3212 Break Open Ticket Lottery
Licence application dated February 10, 1998, to sell tickets at the Eden General
Store. Approved.
File: A11.12
(m) The Ruffed Grouse Society of Canada Break Open Ticket Lottery Licence
application, dated February 1, 1998, to sell tickets at the Port Burwell Tavern.
File: A11.12 Approved.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN AND RECONVENE
98-138 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Council Meeting be adjourned at 11:02 p.m., to reconvene at
9:00 a.m.Friday, February 20, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
MEETING RECONVENED
Council reconvened in Council Chambers on Friday, February 20, 1998. Present were
Mayor Max Stewart, Deputy Mayor Jack Petrie, Councillors David Mason, John
Nezezon, and Ken Nesbitt, Administrator/Treasurer Lynn S. Buchner, and Clerk/Deputy
Treasurer Lynda Millard.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart recalled the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE
GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There was no disclosure of pecuniary interest or the general nature thereof.
9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(1) Administrator Treasurer Staff Report 98012 regarding 1998 Water/Sewer Rates.
File: F
98-139 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Staff Report 98012 be received;
AND THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham sets the water and sewage
rates each year based on budgeted expenditures to provide the services;
THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Bayham sets water and sewage
rates for the 1998 fiscal year as follows:
Min. Monthly Fee Minimum Billing Rate per m3
Water $10.00 $20.00 $1.10
Sewer $23.00 $46.00 $1.35
AND THAT these rates and fees be applied consistently to all users within the
Municipality of Bayham;
AND THAT billings will be issued on a bi-monthly basis with the first billing period
being January 1 to February 28, 1998;
.../continued
COUNCIL MINUTES 63 FEBRUARY 19 & 20, 1998
9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(1) Resolution 98-139(continued)
AND THAT consistent with Schedule "A" of the Rates and Fees By-law No. 98-03,
penalty charges on overdue water and sewage fees will be set a 5% of the bill;
AND THAT the penalty charges be charged on the first day following the due date
upon accounts that remain outstanding;
AND THAT a by-law setting out the rates and fees for water and sewage rates be
presented to Council for first and second readings at the regular meeting on
February 20, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Report prepared by Clerk, Lynda Millard regarding Committee Structure.
Deferred from January 15, and February 5, 1998.
File: CO
98-140 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Committee Structure Report prepared by the Clerk be deferred
to a Special Meeting on Wednesday,March 4, 1998 at 9:00 a.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
3. OTHER BUSINESS
98-141 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by I Nezezon
"THAT the requirement for giving of notice of intention to pass a by-law be
hereby waived;
AND THAT By-law No. 98-24, being a by-law to confirm actions of the
Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham be presented for
enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
10. ENVIRONMENT
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(a) Township of Hagarty&Richards correspondence dated January 27, 1998
requesting support regarding Recyclable Containers—Deposit and Refund
System.
File: E7.2
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10. ENVIRONMENT (continued)
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
(a) 98-142 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT Township of Hagarty & Richards correspondence dated January 27,
1998 requesting support to initiate a deposit and refund system for items sold
in containers be received and filed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Pitch-In Ontario correspondence dated January 1998 regarding Pitch-In Canada
week, May 4th— 10th and request for financial support.
File: E7.2
98-143 Moved by I Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the correspondence announcing 1998 Pitch-In Canada Week,
May 4— 10 be received;
AND THAT copies be forwarded to local Service Clubs and Business
Associations."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Long Point Region Conservation Authority correpondence dated January 23, 1998
regarding proposed municipal road side treeplanting project.
File: E4.1
98-144 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT correspondence from Long Point Region Conservation Authority
announcing a proposed municipal road-side tree planting project be
received;
AND THAT the Road Superintendent be directed to prepare a
recommendation with regard to this proposal for Council's review."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Items
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10. ENVIRONMENT (continued)
3. OTHER BUSINESS
98-145 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by K. Nesbitt
"THAT Staff members Dwayne Daniel and Ed Roloson be authorized to
attend training sessions offered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing,for certification to conduct private sewage system inspection and
approval services in accordance with Part VIII of the Building Code."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
98-146 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an "In Camera" Session
of Committee of the Whole to discuss legal, property and personnel matters."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-147 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Council do now rise from the "In Camera" Session
and report."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(a) Ministry of Transportation correspondence regarding property matter.
File: A20.1
98-148 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the confidential Ministry of Transportation correspondence
regarding a property matter be received for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Correspondence from Groom& Szoreny regarding a legal matter.
From February 5th 1998 meeting.
(b) Staff correspondence dated January 27, 1998 regarding a personnel matter.
Deferred from February 5th, 1998.
(c) Staff Report 98013 regarding a property matter.
From February 5th 1998 meeting.
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11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE(continued)
3. OTHER BUSINESS
98-149 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the confidential correspondence received from Willms & Shier,
Barristers and Solictors, dated February 18, 1998 be received for
information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
12. BY-LAWS
By-law 98-16 A By-law to set Remuneration to be paid to Municipal
Officers and Employees
98-150 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT By-law 98-16 be deferred."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
By-law 98-21 A By-law to set water and sewer rates
By-law 98-22 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 105 to the
Township of Bayham Official Plan(Talisman Energy)
By-law 98-23 A By-law to amend By-law No. 98-14, Interim Tax Levy
Z385-98 A By-law to amend Township of Bayham Zoning By-law
No. 2387 (Talisman)
98-151 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT By-laws 98-21, 98-22, 98-23 and Z385-98 be read a first and second
time."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-152 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT By-laws 98-22 and 98-23 be read a third time and finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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12. BY-LAWS (continued)
By-law 98-24 A By-law to confirm actions of Council
98-153 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT By-law 98-24 be read a first and second time."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-154 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT By-law 98-24 be read a third time and finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
13. ADJOURNMENT
98-155 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 11:04 a.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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Date approved: J9