HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 1998 - Council COUNCIL MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.Q.Box 160, 9344 Plank Road
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Thursday,November 19, 1998
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. (Public Meeting)
The regular meeting of Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday,November 19, 1998 in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Max Stewart,
Deputy Mayor Jack Petrie, Councillors David Mason, John Nezezon and Cliff Evanitski,
Administrator/Treasurer Lynn S. Buchner, and Clerk Lynda Millard.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Max Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF
There was no disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof.
3. MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 5, 1998
98-834 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J.Nezezon
"THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Municipality of Bayham held
November 5, 1998 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
4. DELEGATIONS
(a) 7:05 p.m.—George Allen and the Bayham Community Policing Committee, Kim
Tait, Chairman,were presented with the Ontario Crime Control Commission's
Certificate of Excellence by Deputy Mayor Jack Petrie.
(b) 7:15 p.m. -Dwayne Daniel, Chief Building Official!regarding
Item 7.1(a) & 8.2(a)
(c) 7:30 p.m. -Maureen Beatty, Co-ordinator of Planning and Community Services,
regarding
Item 6.1(a), 6.1(b), 6.1(c) & 6.3(a)
(d) Bob Bartlett,Road Superintendent,regarding
Item 7.1(b)
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4. DELEGATIONS (continued)
(e) 7:45 p.m. Cyril J. Demeyere, and Marty Klein,representatives,Tillsonburg District
Memorial Hospital gave a presentation and answered questions by Council members,
regarding local health care services.
Item 9.1(c)
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
98-835 Moved by D.Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Information Items 5(a) through 5(1) be received and filed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(a) Ontario Crime Control Commission correspondence dated October 16, 1998.
File: A01
(b) World 2000 Newsletter received November 3, 1998.
File: A01
(c) Long Point Region Conservation Authority minutes of meeting held October 7, 1998.
File: A16
(d) Correspondence received November 9, 1998 from Jan and Jean Proud.
File: M04
(e) Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation correspondence dated October 30, 1998,
regarding Grant Review Teams.
File: A16
(f) Association of Municipalities of Ontario Alert correspondence dated November 2, and
November 5, 1998.
File: A01
(g) Association of Municipalities of Ontario For Your Information correspondence dated
November 10, 1998.
File: A01
(h) County of Elgin correspondence, dated October 28, 1998.
File: A16
(i) Copy of County of Elgin correspondence to Minister of Environment and Energy,Norm
Sterling, dated October 28, 1998.
File: A16
(j) Copy of County of Elgin correspondence to Minister of Finance, Ernie Eves, dated
October 28, 1998.
File: A16
(k) Association of Municipalities of Ontario For Your Information correspondence dated
November 10, 1998..
File: A01
(1) County of Elgin By-law 98-34,to provide a property tax rebate program for eligible
charities,passed October 27, 1998.
File: A16
(m) Special Events Committee minutes of meeting held October 7, 1998
File: CO
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS (continued)
(n) Minister of Long-term Care with responsibility for Seniors correspondence dated October
29, 1998 regarding the International Year of Older Persons (IYOP) 1999.
File: A16
6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Zoning By-law amendment application submitted by Nancy Friesen, agent for Margaret,
Cornelius, Aganetha and Helena Sawatzky, regarding property located at North Part Lot
24, Concession 2 (Tunnel Line)
File: D14
98-836 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT the application submitted by Nancy Friesen on behalf of Cornelius
Sawatzky,Margaret Sawatzky,Aganetha Sawatzky & Helen Sawatzky, owners,to
rezone North Part Lot 24, Concession 2 to permit the temporary use of a mobile
home for farm help for a period of three years 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
(b) Staff Report 98117 regarding temporary use of a mobile home on Part Lot 26,
Concession South Gore, submitted by Ziggy and Rebecca Dygos.
File: D00
98-837 Moved by C. Evanitski
Seconded by D, Mason
"THAT Staff Report 98117 be received;
AND THAT in response to a request by Mr. and Mrs. Dygos for permission to erect
a mobile home on Part Lot 26, Concession South Gore, as their residence while a
new dwelling is being constructed, staff be directed to reiterate the municipality's
practice of a permit being issued by the Chief Building Official for a specific period
of time only after a building permit for the permanent dwelling has been obtained
and the foundation is constructed;
AND THAT in order to utilize a mobile home thereafter for farm help, a rezoning
application would be required for a temporary use which would be reviewed by
both Council and the planning consultant."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Staff Report 98118 regarding repeal of By-law 98-80, and enact By-law 98-97,being a
by-law to stop up, close and convey part of the road allowance between Lots 118 and
119, Concession North Talbot Road, designated as Part 2 on Plan 11R4810.
File: T9.1
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(c) 98-838 Moved by J.Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT Staff Report 98118 be received;
AND THAT By-law No. 98-97, being a by-law to repeal By-law 98-80 and to stop
up,close and convey that part of the road allowance between Part Lots 118 and
119, Concession North Talbot Road and between Part Lots 10 and 11, Concession
North Gore, designated as Part 2 on Plan 11R-4810 be presented to Council for
enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) J. Bruce Gardner correspondence dated October 26, 1998, regarding the proposed
Elizabeth Street Subdivision Development Charges. Deferred from November 5, 1998.
File: D12
3. PUBLIC MEETING
98-839 Moved by D.Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"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. Application:
(a) Application by Brian and Karen Cluett, agents for James Crane, to change zoning on a
parcel of land comprising of approximately .24 hectares (0.6 acres) situated on the west
side of Henry Street, in the Hamlet of Corinth,from the Institutional(I)Zone to a Hamlet
Residential (HR)Zone.
File: D14
2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There was no declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof.
3. Staff Presentation:
The Co-ordinator of Planning and Community Services,Maureen Beatty, presented Staff
Report 98116.
4. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
5. Council Comments and Questions
Councillor Nezezon questioned the availability of water, and was advised by Mr. Cluett
that a water agreement was presently in place, and there is also room for a well.
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6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION & TOURISM
(continued)
3. PUBLIC MEETING
6. Adjournment
98-840 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT the Public Meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Disposition of Item
98-841 Moved by C. Evanitski
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Staff Report 98116 be received;
AND THAT the application submitted by Brian and Karen Cluett, agents for James
Crane to rezone Lots 3-5,Plan 97,Henry Street, Corinth, (formerly the Corinth
United Church)from the"Institutional" (I)zoning designation to the"Hamlet
Residential" (HR)zoning designation in order to permit residential use, is hereby
approved;
AND THAT By-law Z396-98,being a by-law to amend Township of Bayham Zoning
By-law No. 2387 be presented to Council for enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Draingage Superintendent, Dwayne Daniel presented a verbal report regarding the
Chatham Street Drain.
98-842 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Nezezon
"THAT staff be directed to solicit 3 quotes for drainage works described as the
Chatham Street Drain;
AND THAT a quote approximating$ 5,100. be accepted, subject to the work being
completed by December 31, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Road superintendent, Bob Bartlett presented a verbal report regarding a used fleet vehicle
purchase.
98-843 Moved by J. Nezezon
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT in accordance with the 1998 operating budget,purchase of the 1997
GMC half-ton pick-up for a cost of$ 16,000. plus taxes be hereby approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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7. ROADS, AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE (continued)
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) No Items.
8. PROPERTY, BUILDING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Township of South-West Oxford correspondence dated November 6, 1998 regarding
compensation for Volunteer Firefighters.
File A16
98-844 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT Township of South-West Oxford correspondence dated November 6, 1998
be received;
AND THAT the Municipality of Bayham hereby supports the resolution passed
November 3, 1998 by the Township of South-West Oxford requesting the
Provincial government to re-instate compensation for Volunteer Firefighters."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Chief Building Official, Dwayne Daniel presented a verbal report regarding price quotes
for fire retardent treatment on the Vienna Community Centre walls, and advised that he
was seeking additional information,prior to providing a recommendation for Council's
consideration.
9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Cheque Register for the period ending November 20, 1998.
Cash Requirement Report to November 30, 1998.
File: F10.3
98-845 Moved by C. Evanitski
Seconded by J.Petrie
"THAT the Cheque Register for the cheque numbers 1325 to 1387 inclusive, and the
Cash Requirements for the period ending November 30, 1998 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) The Rural Ontario Municipal Association Newsletter, The Rural Review October 1998
edition, and Conference Registration form.
File: A16
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(b) 98-846 Moved by J.Nezezon
Seconded by C. Evanitski
"THAT the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Newsletter, The Rural Review
October 1998 edition be received;
AND THAT Council authorizes that the following members of Council to attend
the Annual Roma Conference February 7- 10th, 1999:
C. Evanitski and.I. Nezezon."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(c) Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital correspondence dated September 25, 1998
regarding our health care system.
File: S08
98-847 Moved by J.Nezezon
Seconded by C. Evanitski
"WHEREAS the average number of residents per family physician in Ontario is
1124;
AND WHEREAS the number of residents per family physician in Southwestern
Ontario is 1358;
AND WHEREAS the number of residents per family physician in Elgin County is
1856;
AND WHEREAS family physicians in rural communities provide on-call services
for Emergency,Anaesthesia,Obstetrics, In-patient Care and assist in surgery;
AND WHEREAS the OHIP Billing Threshold does not recognize this essential
service to the hospital as being over and above their busy office practice;
AND WHEREAS hospitals in rural Ontario are in serious risk of losing such critical
service if physician coverage is not available;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Municipality of
Bayham notify the Thames Valley District Health Council, the Minister of Health
for the Province of Ontario,the Premier of Ontario, all other rural communities in
Ontario and area MPPs that:
1. We are greatly concerned that the increasing hospital workload on rural
physicians is placing needed hospital services at risk.
2. We are strongly opposed to an OHIP Billing Threshold which discriminates
against rural physicians.
3. We request that the Minister of Health for the Province of Ontario immediately
amend the OHIP Billing Threshold so that payment to family physicians for
service to the hospital be exempt from the physician threshold."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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9. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (continued)
1. CORRESPONDENCE& REPORTS
(d) Staff Report 98120 regarding insurance coverage.
File: L05.1
98-848 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by J. Petrie
"THAT Staff Report 98120 regarding the Municipality's insurance coverage be
received;
AND THAT Staff be directed to invite premium quotations and presentations from
the following insurance brokers for consideration prior to the Municipality's policy
renewal date of January 1, 1999:
• Frank Cowan Insurance Company;
• Jardine OME Limited; and
• Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Town of Aylmer, Mayor Bob Habkirk correspondence regarding preparation for East
Elgin Y2000 Celebration Committee. From November 5, 1998.
98-849 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by C. Evanitski
"THAT the Town of Aylmer correspondence regarding preparation for an East
Elgin Y2000 Celebration Committee be received;
AND THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham agrees to participate in the
celebration preparations;
AND THAT Council hereby appoints Council member Cliff Evanitski
to represent the Municipality of Bayham on this Committee."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
3. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) 98-850 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT Council direct staff to advertise for tenders for a waste management
contract,to be received by 12:00 noon,December 17, 1998 deadline."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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10. ENVIRONMENT
I. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Councillor Dave Mason memorandum dated November 19, 1998.
File: E05
98-851 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by C. Evanitski
"THAT the memorandum dated November 19, 1998 from Councillor Mason be
received;
AND THAT Staff be directed to arrange a meeting with the following Port Burwell
harbour stakeholders regarding possible implications of reduced lake water levels:
Larry Martin Ron Bradfield Gord Craig Gord Booth
Wayne Tribe Michael Garry (Big Otter Marina representative)
Bruce Petrochuck(Talisman Energy Inc.)"
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Items.
11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
98-852 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 confidential property matters."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-853 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J.Nezezon
"THAT the Committee of the Whole do now rise from the"In Camera" Session
without reporting."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
I. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
No Items.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Verbal Staff Report regarding property matters.
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MOTION TO EXTEND LENGTH OF MEETING
98-854 Moved by C. Evanitski
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 November 19, 1998."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
12. BY-LAWS
By-law Z396-98 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2387 (James Crane/Brian&Karen
Cluett)
By-law 98-96 A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Administrator to sign a
Lease Agreement with the County of Elgin for Library facilities in
Port Burwell
By-law 98-97 A By-law to stop up, close and convey part of the Road Allowance
Between Part Lots 118 & 119, Concession North Talbot Road and
Between Part Lots 10 and 11, Concession North Gore,Plan 11R-
4810 Part 2, and to repeal 98-80
98-855 Moved by C. Evanitski
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT By-laws Z396-98, 98-96 and 98-97 be read a first and second time."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-856 Moved by J. Petrie
Seconded by J.Nezezon
"THAT By-laws Z396-98,98-96 and 98-97 be read a third time and finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
By-law 98-98 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
98-857 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by C. Evanitski
"THAT By-law 98-98 be read a first and second time."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
98-858 Moved by C.Evanitski
Seconded by D. Mason
"THAT By-law 98-98 be read a third time and finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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13. ADJOURNMENT
98-859 Moved by D. Mason
Seconded by C.Evanitski
"THAT the Council Meeting be adjourned at 10:45 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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