HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 04, 1998 - Council COUNCIL MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.O. Box 160, 9344 Plank Road North
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Thursday, June 4, 1998
7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, June 4, 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.
I. 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 special meeting held May 11, 1998.
Municipality of Bayham Minutes of the regular meeting held May 21, 1998.
Municipality of Bayham Minutes of the special meeting held May 29, 1998.
98-430 Moved by I Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the minutes of the special meeting of the Municipality of Bayham
held May 11, 1998 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-431 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Municipality of Bayham
held May 21, 1998 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-432 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the minutes of the special meeting of the Municipality of Bayham
held May 29, 1998 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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4. DELEGATIONS
(a) 7:05 a.m. - Gloria Stephenson was presented the 1998 Bayham Senior of the
Year Award, by Mayor Max Stewart, for her past contributions as a member of
the Port Burwell Marine Museum and Lighthouse Advisory Committee. Mayor
Stewart also presented a congratulatory certificate on behalf of Peter North M.P.P.
—Elgin.
Councillor Mason added a few words of praise regarding Mrs. Stephenson's
contributions to Port Burwell over the past number of years, to which Gloria
Stephenson responded with a gracious thank you.
(b) 7:15 p.m.—Lynn Buchner,Administrator Treasurer presented the 1997
audited Financial Statements for the former Township of Bayham.
Item: 9.1(b)
File: F10.3
(c) 7:30_p.m.—Steve Straub, appeared before Council to express concerns
regarding proposed By-law 98-42 to regulate, restrict and prohibit the keeping of
animals in the Municipality of Bayham.
Item 8.2(c)
(d) Ed Roloson, By-law Enforcement and Property Standards
Officer,was in attendance to present Council with recommended amendments to
by-laws to regulate, restrict and prohibit the keeping of animals; and to license
and regulate dogs. (By-laws 98-42, 98-46).
Item 8.2(c)
(e) 8:00 a.m.—Brian Budarick, C.A. was in attendance to present the 1997 audited
Financial Statements and Financial Information Return for the former Village of
Port Burwell.
Item 9.1(c)
File: F10.3
(f) 8:15 a.m. - Tom Millard, Port Burwell Fire Station Chief regarding
Item 8.2(a).
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
98-433 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT Information Items 5(a) through 5(s) be received and filed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(a) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing correspondence dated May 11, 1998
regarding the 1998 Ontario Budget.
File: A16.7
(b) Association of Municipalities of Ontario ALERT correspondence dated May 5,
1998 regarding the 1998 Ontario Budget.
File: A1.2
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS (continued)
(c) Ministry of Community and Social Services correspondence dated May 11, 1998,
regarding implementation of the Ontario Works Act.
File: SO
(d) Harbour Lights correspondence dated 10 a.m., 1998, and article attached on the
Lynn Valley Trail.
File: D6.2
(e) Harbour Lights correspondence dated May 25, 1998, regarding alternative sewage
treatment solutions.
File: E5.3
(f) Education Improvement Commission correspondence dated May 7, 1998
regarding discussion paper The Future Role of School Councils.
File: A16.1
(g) Invitation to a Retirement Party for Art Perrier of the Ministry of Transportation
to be held June 17, 1998.
File: M2
(h) TraveLinx Ontario correspondence regarding the Explore Ontario tourism
advertising service.
File: R8
(i) Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers AMCTO EXPRESS
correspondence dated May 29, 1998, regarding Bill 16.
File: A1.3
(j) City of Toronto Councillor Judy Sgro correspondence dated May 29, 1998
regarding Bottle Returns.
File: E7.2
(k) Joe Tascona M.P.P. Simcoe Centre correspondence dated May 8, 1998 regarding
abandoned rail lines and short lines.
File: D6.2
(1) Announcement of Edison Museum Murder Mystery night to be held June 12,
1998.
File: R10.1
(m) Ratepayers of Bayham circulated flyer regarding Water/Sewer capital costs
information.
File: E5.3
(n) Canada Post correspondence dated May, 1998 regarding nominations for the
Flight for Freedom Literacy Awards.
File: M3.1
(o) Minutes of the April 20, 1998 meeting of the Special Events Committee.
File: C6.2
(p) Long Point Region Conservation Authority minutes of meeting held May 6, 1998.
File: A16.6
(q) Inky Mark M.P. Dauphin-Swan River, correspondence dated May 22, 1998
regarding the draft New Canada Act.
File: A16.1
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS (continued)
(r) Canada Post correspondence dated May 28, 1998 regarding response to postal
service relocation for the Village of Vienna.
File: A16.1
(s) The Steering Committee Ontario Fishing Weekend correspondence dated May
1998 requesting promotion through a summer events calendar.
File: RO
6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(a) County of Elgin Land Division Committee Consent Application, Submission
#E 37/98 by Julia Cus for Part Lot 15, Concession 10, in the Municipality of
Bayham, to create one new residential lot.
File: D9.2.123
98-434 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"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-37/98 by Julia Cus to create one new
residential lot on property described as Part Lot 15, Concession 10,
Municipality of Bayham, subject to the following conditions:
• payment of$500 cash in lieu of park dedication;
• the retained parcel be rezoned from Agricultural (A1) to
Agricultural Special (Al-)
• the created lot be rezoned from Rural Residential(RR) to a
Special Rural Residential (RR-);
• any survey plan prepared for the severed and/or retained
parcel be deposited with the Municipality."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Talisman Energy Inc. correspondence dated May 26, 1998 regarding the Report
on Potential Impact of Emissions from the Proposed Port Burwell Sour Gas
Plant.
File D8.1.20
98-435 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Talisman Energy Inc. correspondence dated May 26, 1998 be
received for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Concerned Citizens of South Bayham spokesperson Tony Csinos correspondence
dated May 26, 1998 regarding selection of the consulting firm to prepare the study
regarding the Talisman sour gas plant proposal.
File D8.1.20
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
(c) 98-436 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the concerned Citizens of South Bayham correspondence dated May
26, 1998 be received for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(d) Resolution submitted by Councillor Mason in regard to the formation of a
Striking Committee for Economic Development and Tourism. Copies of
Resolutions 98-48, 98-167, 98-168 and 98-275 attached as background
information.
File: R8
98-437 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"WHEREAS Council has directed that an Economic Development and
Tourism Striking Committee be set up;
AND WHEREAS Council is desirous that local citizens be included on this
Committee;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of
Bayham directs that this Committee be composed of the following members
of Council:
Mayor Max Stewart and Councillor Dave Mason
and the following citizens:
Tom Nesbitt, Bertha Breen, Ron Chatten,and Ron Bradfield."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) List of Environmental Consultants and additional information to be considered for
the purpose of studying and/or monitoring reports concerning the proposed sour
gas processing plant.
The Administrator advised that a terms of reference for submission of quotes by
consultants was being prepared to assist in the selection of the preferred firm, and
expects to have it ready for the July 2, 1998 meeting of Council.
File: D8.1.20
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
3. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) The Administrator read Council correspondence received from the Straffordville
Community Association, dated June 4, 1998, requesting permission to use the
Bayham Park for a Watermelon Fest.
98-438 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Straffordville Community Association correspondence dated
June 4, 1998 be received;
AND THAT Council hereby approves the request for special permission to
use the Bayham Community Centre Park for the Watermelon Fest to be held
on August 29, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) The Clerk presented a summary of promotional tourism/daytripping publications
which are requesting advertising placements, with immediate deadlines, for the
Museums.
98-439 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Daytripping,the Elgin County Market and the Aylmer Express
Backyard Vacations publications promotional advertising information for
1998 be received;
AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report in late 1998 for a proposed
promotional advertising budget in 1999;
AND THAT advertisements for the Port Burwell Marine Museum and
Lighthouse, and the Edison Museum of Vienna, each be placed in a
• 1 /8 page @$150. each, format in the Daytripping publication
issue for July and August;
• full page/split @ $190, format in the Aylmer Express Backyard
Vacations publication issue for June 24th."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE
I. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
No Items.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Items.
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7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE (continued)
3. OTHER BUSINESS
No Items.
8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(a) Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit correspondence dated May 27, 1998, addressed to
Dave Mason, offering assistance regarding the Otter Valley Recreation and Utility
Trail Project.
File: D6.2
98-440 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit correspondence dated May 27,
1998, be received for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Memo and price estimate quotes from Councillor Mason dated June 4, 1998,
regarding painting of the Lighthouse in Port Burwell.
File: F5.2
98-441 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the Memo dated June 4, 1998 from Councillor Mason and the
attached price estimate quotes regarding painting of the Lighthouse in Port
Burwell be received;
AND THAT consideration be given during budget deliberations."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Proposed Agreement for Purchase of Land described as Part of Lot 126 and 17,
Plan 205 11R 6836 Part 1, East end of Third Street in the Hamlet of Straffordville
File: L06
98-442 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"WHEREAS Council of the Municipality of Bayham passed Resolution #98
298 regarding the purchase of land described as Part of Lot 126 and 17,Plan
205 11R6836 Part I, East end of Third Street in tie hamlet of Straffordville;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agreement for the Purchase of
the aforesaid lands be approved;
AND THAT By-law 98-54 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the
Agreement be presented to Council for enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
(continued)
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Administrator Treasurer Staff Report 98048 regarding ownership of a Bickel Fire
Truck. Tabled at meeting held May 21, 1998.
File: V4.1
Tom Millard, Port Burwell Fire Station Chief, was in attendance requesting that
ownership of the 1932 Bickel Fire Truck be retained for local use by the Fire
Department for parades and special occasions within the Municipality. He stated
that the volunteers were willing to make improvements to the vehicle.
Councillor Nezezon stated that the transfer of ownership should have been dealt
with by the Transition Board of the former Township of Bayham and Villages of
Port Burwell and Vienna, and that any costs associated with the desired
improvements would require Council approval prior to commitment.
98-443 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"WHEREAS the restructuring Order as approved by the Minister on May
15, 1997 states that the assets of the former municipalities will become the
assets of the new municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Bayham is desirous of
safeguarding the assets of the former municipalities for the best interests of
all ratepayers within the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 1932 Chevrolet Bickle Fire
Truck remain as a municipal-owned vehicle to ensure that its use is in
accordance with the best interests and benefit of all ratepayers of the
Municipality of Bayham consistent with all other assets owned by the former
municipalities."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Changes to be made to By-law 98-34 Establishing&Regulating By-law for the
Bayham Fire Department prior to presentation for third reading and enactment.
No action taken.
File: P12.1
(c) Changes to be made to By-law 98-42, to regulate, restrict and prohibit the keeping
of animals, or By-law 98-46, to license and regulate dogs, prior to presentation for
third reading and enactment. No action taken.
Steve Straub, voiced his concerns regarding proposed By-law 98-42. Mr. Straub
stated his displeasure in certain aspects of the by-law claiming it was
discrimination against citizens like himself, who have, over the years, collected
and presently house a variety of different animals in the more urbanized areas of
the municipality. Mr. Straub also stated that enforcement of the animal regulation
by-law would require extensive man hours,
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8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
(continued)
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(c) Ed Roloson, By-law Enforcement Officer advised Council that proposed
amendments to the By-laws provide a re-active approach based on complaint
only. An amendment to By-law 98-46 included the insertion of a section
providing for removal of canine waste on public properties. Preparation of the
by-laws had been made upon contact with other municipalities of similar
rural/urban content. Any presently operating situations would be classed as legal,
non-complying.
Further public input is to be considered by staff prior to reintroduction of the by-
law to Council.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
No Items.
9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(a) Cheque Register for the period ending June 1, 1998.
Cash Requirement Report to June 20, 1998.
File: F10.3
98-444 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the Cheque Register for the period ending June 1, 1998, and the
Cash Requirements for the period ending June 20, 1998 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Lynn Buchner, Administrator Treasurer, presented The Township of Bayham
Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 1997, as audited by Doane
Raymond, Chartered Accountants, and attached Management Letter dated June 2,
1998.
File: F10.3
98-445 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Township of Bayham Financial Statements for the year ended
December 31, 1997, audited by Doane Raymond, Chartered Accountants, and
the Management Letter dated June 2, 1998, be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Brian Budarick, C.A.. presented The Village of Port Burwell audited Financial
Statements and Financial Information Return, for the year ended December 31,
1997 and the Management Letter dated May 11, 1998.
File: F10.3
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
(c) 98-446 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Village of Port Burwell Financial Statements and Financial
Information Return for the year ended December 31, 1998, prepared and
audited by Brian Budarick, Chartered Accountant, and the Management
Letter dated May 11, 1998, be received."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
Councillor Nezezon requested a Recorded Vote on the following resolution:
98-447 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Village of Port Burwell Financial Statements,Financial
Information Return, and Management Letter for 1997, be further discussed
in an "In Camera" Session of Committee of the Whole."
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
(d) Michael Gravelle, M.P.P., Port Arthur, correspondence dated May 29, 1998
requesting support for a Private Member's resolution regarding chronic doctor
shortages in underserviced communities.
File: SO.1, C9.1
98-448 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the correspondence dated May 29, 1998 from Michael Gravelle,
M.P.P. be received;
AND THAT in recognition of the efforts of the Bayham Community Health
Action Committee in reviewing the need for and attempts to recruit a
physician for the municipality, the Council of the Municipality of Bayham
hereby supports the resolution regarding rural medically underserviced
communities, put forward by Port Arthur MPP Michael Gravelle for debate
by all members of the Ontario Legislature on Thursday, June 11, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
(e) The Royal Canadian Legion Port Burwell-Bayham correspondence, requesting
donations for the annual Catfish Derby presently being held. Awards are to be
made June 20, 1998.
File: F27.2
98-449 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Royal Canadian Legion Port Burwell-Bayham correspondence
be received;
AND THAT Council of the Municipality of Bayham support the request for
a donation for the Annual Catfish Derby Awards in the amount of$25.
toward a tackle box."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(f) Ministry of Finance correspondence, dated May 21, 1998 regarding the
Community Reinvestment Fund and the Special Transition Assistance allocation
transfers.
File: F5.2
98-450 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Ministry of Finance correspondence dated May 21, 1998,
regarding the Community Reinvestment Fund and the Special Transition
Assistance allocation be received for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(g) County of Elgin correspondence dated May 25, 1998 regarding a summary of
Maintenance Costs Performed on the County of Elgin Roads.
File: F5.2
98-451 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J_ Nezezon
"THAT the County of Elgin correspondence dated May 25, 1998 be received
for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(h) Staff Report 98054 regarding the Goethals Award for Excellence in Geography
and the Ron Green Memorial Math Awards.
File: M03
98-452 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"That Staff Report 98054 be approved;
AND THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham continue, at the
Straffordville Public School, the traditions of the former Village of Vienna
and the Township of Bayham in 1998 with:
1. A Goethals Award for Excellence in Geoaraphv to the highest ranked
Grade 8 geography student, in the amount of$50., to be presented by
Arthur Goethals, or the Mayor in his absence;
2. And Ron Green Awards for Excellence in Math, by Grade 7 and
Grade 8 math students, both in the amounts of:
First - $50., Second - $30., and Third - $20., to be presented by the
Mayor or his designate."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(i) Staff Report 98055 regarding Computer Software programs.
File: A3.3
98-453 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Staff Report 98055 be approved;
AND THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham hereby approves
upgrading of the current financial software program for an approximate cost
of$7,000;
AND THAT the software upgrades include the following:
• Municipal Tax for Windows Version 1
• American Fundware Version 5.5
• WINKIT for 4 users
• American Fundware Utility software."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Tax& Utility Clerk Staff Report 98049 regarding Tax& Utility Collection
Policy. Tabled at meeting held May 21, 1998.
File: A9.2
98-454 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT Staff Report 98049 be received;
AND THAT By-law 98-41 be presented to Council for first and second
reading."
Disposition: Motion Carried
3. OTHER BUSINESS
The Administrator advised Council that the Municipality had received notice that
our applications for funding assistance for water and sewer projects, under the
second round of allocations of the Provincial Water Protection Fund, have been
awarded, and that none were allocated to the Municipality of Bayham.
98-455 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham hereby requests Peter
North, M.P.P.—Elgin, to lobby the Premier of Ontario on behalf of the
municipality in regard to proposed sewer and water projects, for funding
assistance under the Provincial Water Protection Fund."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
10. ENVIRONMENT
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
No Items.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Items.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
No Items.
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MOTION TO EXTEND LENGTH OF MEETING
98-456 Moved by J. Nezezon
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 June 4, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
98-457 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an "In Camera" Session
of Committee of the Whole to discuss property and potential legal matters."
Disposition: Motion Carried
98-458 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the Committee of the Whole do now rise from the "In Camera"
Session and report."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(a) Correspondence dated May 27, 1998 regarding an interest to purchase property in
Port Burwell.
File: L0.7meml
98-459 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the correspondence dated May 27, 1998 regarding an interest to
purchase property in Port Burwell be received;
AND THAT Staff be directed to respond, indicating that Council is not
prepared to divest the Municipality of the property referred to in the
correspondence at this time;
AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare a By-law establishing the procedure
for disposition of municipal owned real property."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Items.
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11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (continued)
3. OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Nezezon requested a Recorded Vote on the following resolution:
98-460 Moved by I Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Staff be directed to contact Legal authorities with regard to matters
of concern identified through the audit of the 1997 Port Burwell Financial
Statements as well as other matters of concern."
Those in favour Those against Those
Of the Motion the Motion Abstaining
D. Mason
J. Nezezon
J. Petrie
M. Stewart
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
12. BY-LAWS
By-law 98 --41 A By-law to prescribe regulations for the collection of
taxes and utilities
By-law 98 —49 A By-law to provide for advance votes to be held prior to
voting day.
By-law 98 54 A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an
agreement for Purchase of Land described as Part of Lot
126 and 17, Plan 205 11R 6836 Part 1,East end of Third
Street in the Hamlet of Straffordville
98-461 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT By-law 98-41, 98-49, and 98-54 be read a first and second time."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-462 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT By-law 98-49, and 98-54 be read a third time and
finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
By-law 98 — 53 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
98-463 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT By-law 98-53 be read a first and second time."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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12. BY-LAWS (continued)
98-464 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT By-law 98-53 be read a third time and finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
13. ADJOURNMENT
98-465 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT the Council Meeting be adjourned at 11:35 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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