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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 30, 1998 - Council COUNCIL MINUTES THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM P.O. Box 160, 9344 Plank Road North STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO Thursday, April 30, 1998 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting of Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 1998 in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Max Stewart, Deputy Mayor Jack Petrie, Councillors John Nezezon, and David Mason, Administrator/Treasurer Lynn S. Buchner, and Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Lynda Millard. Councillor Ken Nesbitt was absent. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Max Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There was no disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof. 3. MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES Municipality of Bayham Minutes of the regular meeting held April 16, 1998. Municipality of Bayham Minutes of the special "In Camera" session Committee of the Whole meeting held April 23, 1998. 98-309 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by J. Nezezon "THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Municipality of Bayham held April 16, 1998 be approved." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 98-310 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the minutes of the special meeting of the Municipality of Bayham held April 23, 1998 be approved." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 4. DELEGATIONS (a) 7:15 p.m.— Rob Davies,Ross Learn,Lisa Walker and Carla Kennedy, Trustees. Calton Community Hall, were in attendance to make a presentation in regard to a request for funding support. Item 9.1(n) File: R4.1 COUNCIL MINUTES 139 APRIL 30, 1998 5. INFORMATION ITEMS 98-311 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT Information Items 5(a) through 5(r) be received and filed." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (a) Association of Ontario Road Supervisors Newsletter, Spring 1998. File: A16.16 (b) Bayham Community Health Action Committee minutes of meeting held March 24, 1998. File: SO.1 (c) Thames Valley District Health Council correspondence dated April 14, 1998 and Executive Summary Report entitled, "Mental Health Reform Implementation Planning, Community Priorities 1998-1999" File: SO (d) Ontario Good Roads Association"Municipal Routes"Newsletters—March& April 1998. File: A16.16 (e) Recycling Council of Ontario correspondence dated March 27, 1998, regarding Waste Reduction Week. File: E7.2 (f) Notice of Neighbourhood Watch Meeting April 29, 1998 and a Fundraising Yard Sale to be held May 9th and May 10th, 1998. File: P11.3 (g) Elgin County Road Superintendents' minutes of the meeting held, April 2, 1998. File: A16.2.2 (h) Bayham Community Policing Committee minutes of the meeting held March 25, 1998. File: P11.2 (i) Management Board of Cabinet correspondence dated April 9, 1998 regarding a new model for the implementation of charity casinos in Ontario. File: A16.22 (j) Ontario Municipal Recreation Association correspondence dated April 8, 1998, and the Municipal Recreation"Trainletter". File: RO (k) Association of Municipalities "Alert" correspondence dated April 23, 1998, regarding Provincial Throne Speech. File: A1.2 (1) Association of Municipalities "Alert" correspondence dated April 7, 1998, regarding"Tax changes to assist small business". File: A1.2 (m) Association of Municipalities Policy Summary correspondence dated April 3, 1998, regarding AMO's response to the"Recycling Roles and Responsibilities Draft Consultation Paper", prepared by the Recycling Council of Ontario. File: A1.2 COUNCIL MINUTES 140 APRIL 30, 1998 5. INFORMATION ITEMS (continued) (n) Association of Municipalities Policy Summary correspondence dated April 3, 1998, regarding Municipal Priorities in Electricity Restructuring. File: A1.2 (o) St. Thomas Public Utilities Commission correspondence dated April 21, 1998, regarding Electric Utility Restructuring. File: E6.1 (p) City of Orillia correspondence dated April 7, 1998 requesting twinning with a similar community in Quebec. File: A1.1 (q) Correspondence dated April 14, 1998 copied to Council from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. File: A16,7 (r) Federation of Ontario Naturalists correspondence dated March 27, 1998 regarding conservation materials available, and an invitation to a workshop 'Protecting Nature Close to Home'. File: E0, A4 6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (a) Straffordville Community Committee correspondence dated April 27, 1998 regarding a proposed park area at the main intersection in Straffordville. File: R3.1 98-312 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the Straffordville Community Committee correspondence dated April 27, 1998 be received; AND THAT Council hereby grants the request for permission to design and maintain a sitting park to be located on Municipal owned property at the south-west corner of Plank Road and Heritage Line in Straffordville." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (b) The Lions Club of Straffordville correspondence dated April 21, 1998 requesting a Special Permit to use the Bayham Community Centre Park. File: R4.2 98-313 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the Lions Club of Straffordville correspondence dated April 21, 1998, be received; AND THAT the request for a special permit to use the Bayham Community Centre Park for the Annual Fastball Tournament to be held July 3, 4, & 5, 1998 be approved." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 141 APRIL 30, 1998 6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM (continued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (c) Application to rezone Part Lot 17, Concession 4 in the Municipality of Bayham, from Agricultural to Rural Residential, for the purpose of a retirement lot, submitted by Andy and Johanna Geurtj ens. File D13.1.76 98-314 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the application by Andy and Johanna Geurtj ens to rezone Part Lot 17, Concession 4 from the Agricultural(Al) to the Rural Residential(RR)to facilitate the severance for retirement purposes be accepted; AND THAT the application be forwarded to staff and the Planning Consultant for review, scheduling of a public meeting and by-law preparation." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (d) County of Elgin Land Division Committee Consent Application, Submission #E 23/98 by Gail Engelhardt for Part Lot 6, Concession 3, in the Municipality of Bayham, to create a retirement lot. File: D9.2.119 98-315 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the County of Elgin Land Division Committee be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham recommends approval of Consent Application No. E-23/98 by Gail Engelhardt for consent to sever a lot for retirement purposes on property described as Part Lot 6, Concession 3, Municipality of Bayham, subject to the following conditions: • payment of$500 cash in lieu of park dedication; • the retained parcel be rezoned from Agricultural (Al)to Rural Residential (RR); • any survey plan prepared for the severed and/or retained parcel be deposited with the Municipality." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 142 APRIL 30, 1998 6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM (continued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (e) County of Elgin Land Division Committee Consent Application, Submission #E 24/98 by Peter and Judy Miller, for Part Lot 20, Concession 8 in the Municipality of Bayham to create one new residential building lot. File: D9.2.118 98-316 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the County of Elgin Land Division Committee be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham recommends approval of Consent Application No. E-24/98 by Peter B. and Judy Miller to create one new residential building lot described as Part Lot 20, Concession 8,Municipality of Bayham subject to the following conditions: • payment of$500 cash in lieu of park dedication; • the old barn foundation be removed from the retained parcel; • only one residential access to be permitted on Plank Road at the approval of the Road Superintendent • all residential buildings and structures be set back a minimum distance of 7.5 m (25 feet) from the property line abutting Plank Road • any survey plan prepared for the severed and/or retained parcel be deposited with the Municipality." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (t) County of Elgin Land Division Committee Consent Application, Submission #E 30/98 by Stanley and Audrey James for Part Lot 1, Concession 5, in the Municipality of Bayham, to add land to an adjacent residential property. File: D9.2.120 98-317 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the County of Elgin Land Division Committee be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham recommends approval of Consent Application No. E-30/98 by Stanley and Audrey James, to sever a parcel of land to add to the adjoining residential property described as Part Lot 1, Concession 5,Municipality of Bayham, subject to the following conditions: • rezoning both parcels of land from Agricultural (Al)to Special Agricultural(Al-)to recognize the undersized parcels; • any survey plan prepared for the severed and/or retained parcel be deposited with the Municipality." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 143 APRIL 30, 1998 6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM (continued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (g) County of Elgin Land Division Committee Consent Application, Submission #E 27/98 by Stephen and Debbie Nagy, for Lots 9, 10 and 11 North of Fulton Street, and Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 West of Pine Street,North of Fulton Street and East of Union Street, Registered Plan 54, municipally known as#36 Fulton Street,Village of Vienna, to create one new residential building lot. File: D9.2.122 98-318 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the County of Elgin Land Division Committee be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham recommends approval of Consent Application No. E-27/98 by Stephen and Debbie Nagy to create one new residential building lot on lands legally described as Lots 9, 10, & 11 North of Fulton Street, and Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 West of Pine Street, North of Fulton Street and East of Union Street, Registered Plan 54, municipally known as 36 Fulton Street, Village of Vienna,Municipality of Bayham subject to the following conditions: • payment of$500 cash in lieu of park dedication; • payment of$757.86 for water frontage and connection; • any survey plan prepared for the severed and/or retained parcel be deposited with the Municipality." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (h) Resolution submitted by Councillor Mason regarding appointment of Gloria Stephenson as a Honorary Life Time Member of the Port Burwell Marine Museum Committee. File: R10.2 98-319 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "WHEREAS Gloria Stephenson has resigned from the Port Burwell Marine Museum Committee; AND WHEREAS she is one of the inaugural members of the Port Burwell Museum; AND WHEREAS members of The Port Burwell Marine Museum Committee are desirous of recognizing Gloria for her dedicated and outstanding contributions toward the museum by having her declared a Honorary Life Time Member; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham hereby declares Gloria Stephenson a Honorary Life Time Member of the Port Burwell Marine Museum Committee." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 144 APRIL 30, 1998 6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM (continued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (i) Assessment Office correspondence dated April 27, 1998 regarding estimates requested for Talisman proposal. File: D8.1.20 98-320 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the Assessment Office correspondence dated April 27, 1998 and staff estimated tax dollars calculations be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Brian VanOpstal, Organic Resource Technologies Inc. correspondence dated April 9, 1998 regarding Soil Conditioning Site Proposal. Tabled April 16, 1998 File: DO1 &E7.3 3. OTHER BUSINESS The Administrator advised Council that Federal Human Resource Development Canada, Student Career Placement funding approval had been received for one museum attendant, one administration/office assistant and one planning technician. Provincial application, at a subsidy rate of$2. per hour, has now been submitted for additional students required. 7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE 1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS No Items. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Items. 3. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Nezezon requested that the Road Superintendent check into the sources for tar and chipping materials. Councillor Mason requested that the Road Superintendent also look at the parking area on the East side of the harbour in regard to improvements. COUNCIL MINUTES 145 APRIL 30, 1998 8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES I. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (a) Ministry of Solicitor General and Correctional Services correspondence dated April 8, 1998, regarding National Emergency Preparedness Week May 4— 10, 1998. File: P02 98-321 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services correspondence dated April 8, 1998, regarding National Emergency Preparedness Week May 4— 10, 1998 be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (b) Elexco Ltd. correspondence dated April 1998, regarding a lease agreement renewal by Talisman Energy Inc., for property located on the West side of the Big Otter Creek. File: D8.1.20 98-322 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the Elexco Ltd. correspondence dated April 1998, regarding a lease agreement renewal by Talisman Energy Inc. for property located on the West side of the Big Otter Creek be received; AND THAT nothwithstanding Municipal Procedural By-law 98-02, Section 21, Council hereby waives the requirement for giving notice of intention to pass a by-law; AND THAT By-law No. 98-37, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a lease agreement (attached as Schedule "A")between the Municipality and Talisman Energy Inc. for the lease of a portion of the lands described as Plan 12, Part 1, 11R-990 EIS Chatham Street, Village of Port Burwell, Municipality of Bayham for the purpose of laying out and welding small diameter pipe to be pulled out into the lake as part of their ongoing works on Lake Erie be presented to Council for enactment." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Items. 3. OTHER BUSINESS No Items. COUNCIL MINUTES 146 APRIL 30, 1998 9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (a) Cheque Register for the period ending April 30, 1998. Cash Requirement Report to May 20, 1998. File: F10.3 98-323 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Nezezon "THAT the Cheque Register for the period ending April 30, 1998, and the Cash Requirements for the period ending May 20, 1998 be approved." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (b) The Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association Inc. correspondence dated April 1, 1998, regarding Land Ambulance Service. File: S 98-324 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Nezezon "THAT the Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association correspondence dated April 1, 1998, be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (c) Ministry of the Attorney General correspondence dated March 31, 1998, regarding the Provincial Offences Act Transfer Project. File: A16.1 98-325 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the Ministry of the Attorney General correspondence dated March 31, 1998 be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (d) Administrator/Treasurer Staff Report regarding Revenues and Expenditures for the first quarter ending March 31, 1998. File: F 98-326 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the Staff Report regarding Revenues and Expenditures for the first quarter ending March 31, 1998 be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 147 APRIL 30, 1998 9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued) Y. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (e) Administrator/Treasurer Staff Report 98036 regarding Tax Arrears for the period ended March 31, 1998. File: F23.4 98-327 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT Staff Report 98036 regarding 1998 Tax Arrears for the quarter period ending March 31, 1998 be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (f) Administrator/Treasurer Report 98034 regarding Municipal Restrucuturing Fund Allocation. File: F.11.9 98-328 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by J. Nezezon "THAT Staff Report 98034 regarding the Municipal Restructuring Fund Allocation be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (g) Port Burwell Baseball Association correspondence dated April 21, 1998, requesting financial support. File: R3.4 98-329 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the Port Burwell Baseball Association correspondence dated April 21, 1998, be received; AND THAT consideration of financial support be given during the 1998 budget deliberations." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (h) Port Burwell Community Child Care correspondence dated April 1998 requesting financial support of their School Age Summer Day Camp Program. File: R5.2 98-330 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the Port Burwell Community Child Care correspondence dated April 1998, be received; AND THAT consideration of financial support be given during the 1998 budget deliberations." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 148 APRIL 30, 1998 9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued) Y. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (1) The Richmond U.C.W Raffle Lottery Application, dated April 20, 1998. File: P7.2.1 98-331 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the Raffle Lottery License application, dated April 20, 1998, submitted by the Richmond United Church Women be approved." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (j) Ministry of Municipal Affairs Long Term Debt Annual Repayment Limits for the Municipality of Bayham, and Staff Repayment Schedule. File: A16.7 98-332 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Long Term Debt Annual Repayment Limits and Staff Repayment Schedule be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (k) S.W.O.T.A. invitation to attend the 24th Annual General Meeting to be held May 14th in London. File: A4 98-333 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by I. Nezezon "THAT the S.W.O.T.A. invitation to attend the 24th Annual General Meeting to be held May 14, 1998 in London, be received for information; AND THAT two (2)Museums Committee members, be authorized to attend." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 149 APRIL 30, 1998 9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (1) Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing correspondence dated April 7, 1998, and Agreement regarding Bayham's Municipal Restructuring Fund Allocation. File: F11.9 98-334 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing correspondence dated April 7, 1998, be received; AND THAT the attached Agreement regarding the Municipal Restructuring Fund Allocation be accepted; AND THAT By-law 98-35, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the said Agreement be presented to Council for enactment." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (m) Letter of Resignation submitted by Ward 3 Councillor, Ken Nesbitt and Staff Report 98041 regarding options and procedure to be followed to fill vacancy. File: C12.1 98-335 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT Staff Report 98041 be tabled to May 7, 1998." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (n) Calton Community Hall Board correspondence dated April 17, 1998 in regard to request for financial support. File: R4.1 Rob Davies, Hall Board Trustee, presented an historic overview of the Calton Community Hall, which was deeded to the trustees, to be operated and maintained for the local community, when the building was closed as a school in the 1950's. He outlined some of the volunteer work that had been carried out recently, which included painting the interior, refinishing the hardwood floors, electrical upgrade and the hanging of new curtains. Additional work in need of being done includes repairs to the exterior brick, installation of facia, soffit and eavestroughs, and new flooring in the kitchen and entry area. Most of the funding for the work has been through local donations, including a donation from the Township of Bayham in 1997 in the amount of$500. Malahide Township, in which the hall is actually located, is also being approached for support. COUNCIL MINUTES 150 APRIL 30, 1998 9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (n) 98-336 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Nezezon "THAT the Calton Community Hall Board correspondence dated April 17, 1998, be received; AND THAT consideration of financial support be given during the 1998 budget deliberations." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Items. 3. OTHER BUSINESS No Items. 10. ENVIRONMENT 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS 98-337 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the following correspondence be received: • Toronto Environmental Alliance dated April 17, 1998; • Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators dated April 15, 1998; • Township of North Dorchester dated April 22, 1998; AND THAT Council of the Municipality of Bayham hereby endorses the resolution of Council of the Township of North Dorchester regarding a petition to the Provincial Government to enact legislation to permit only a reusable plastic pop bottle program; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario,Ministry of Environment,Association of Municipality of Ontario, Ontario Small Urban Municipalities, Toronto Environmental Alliance and the Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (a) Toronto Environmental Alliance correspondence dated April 17, 1998 regarding waste management options. File: E7.2 (b) Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators correspondence dated April 15, 1998, regarding Household Hazardous Waste programs. File: E7.2 COUNCIL MINUTES 151 APRIL 30, 1998 10. ENVIRONMENT (continued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS (c) The Township of North Dorchester correspondence dated April 22, 1998 regarding reusable plastic(PET) pop bottle program. File: E7.2 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) In regard to the agreement by Council to participate with the Long Point Region Conservation Authority in a ceremonial tree planting, choice of a site, and type of tree, need to be determined, for planting prior to the Council meeting scheduled for May 7, 1998. File: E4.1 The Administrator informed Council that the L.P.R.C.A. had contacted her, and that arrangements had been made to plant a tree, type to be selected by the Authority, on the Municipal Administration property in Straffordville, on May 7, 1998, at 6:45 p.m. 3. OTHER BUSINESS No Items. MOTION TO EXTEND LENGTH OF MEETING 98-338 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by J. Nezezon "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 April 30, 1998." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 98-339 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, personnel and property matters." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 98-340 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the Committee of the Whole do now rise from the"In Camera" Session and report." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 152 APRIL 30, 1998 11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (continued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS (a) J. Bruce Gardner, Barrister& Solicitor, correspondence dated April 22, 1998 regarding a confidential property matter. File: LO 98-341 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT the J.Bruce Gardner, Barrister& Solicitor, confidential correspondence dated April 22, 1998, regarding a property matter be received for information." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Items. 3. OTHER BUSINESS (a) 98-342 Moved by I Nezezon Seconded by D. Mason "THAT Staff by authorized to direct Grassmere Security Services Inc. to reprogram the security system in the Straffordville Municipal Office and to provide monitoring services for the Municipality; AND FURTHER THAT Grassmere Security Services Inc. be instructed to relocate the panic buttons from the former Port Burwell Municipal Office to the Straffordville Municipal Office." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously (b) 98-343 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT Council of the Municipality of Bayham hereby authorizes Staff to direct Charles Humphrey, Stringer, Brisbin, Humphrey,to proceed with a mediation process to settle the outstanding labour matter for the Municipality." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 153 APRIL 30, 1998 11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (continued) 3. OTHER BUSINESS (c) Councillor Mason requested a recorded vote on the following resolution: 98-344 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT this Council seek legal advice as to the legality of the acquisition of the abandoned CPR. fright-of-way by the Town of Tillsonburg and the former Village of Port Burwell, having reference to the Municipal Act." Those in favour Those against Those Of the Motion the Motion Abstaining J. Nezezon D. Mason J. Petrie M. Stewart Disposition: Motion Carried on a Recorded Vote 12. BY-LAWS By-law 98—35 A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Restructuring Grant agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs By-law 98 —37 A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a lease agreement with Talisman Energy Inc. 98-345 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by J. Nezezon "THAT By-law 98-35 and 98-37 be read a first and second time." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 98-346 Moved by D. Mason Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT By-law 98-35 and 98-37 be read a third time and finally passed." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously By-law 98 —36 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council 98-347 Moved by I. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT By-law 98-36 be read a first and second time." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously COUNCIL MINUTES 154 APRIL 30, 1998 12. BY-LAWS (continued) 98-348 Moved by J. Nezezon Seconded by J. Petrie "THAT By-law 98-36 be read a third time and finally passed." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously 13. ADJOURNMENT 98-349 Moved by J. Petrie Seconded by D. Mason "THAT the Council Meeting be adjourned at 11:0 0 p.m." Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously -7-Ae-le 1 e'Eiree( • Y©B Date approved: ""), 199 cJ