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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayham Council Minutes 1985BAYHAM TOWNSHIP is is Council Minutes 1985 1792 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario January 3, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this morning. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held December 20, 1984, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same..... Carried Correspondence: 1) Township of Adjala..request to endorse resolution re. destruction of dogs on property of livestock and poultry producers 2) Background..information on proposed licencing.of recreational trailers, in tiler parks permanently Delegations: } James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. Graders repairs are necessary and Mr. Gibbons estimates that the repairs will cost about $6,000. The clerk is to contact the Can. Nat. Railway about possible repairs needed to a culvert at Lot 11, Conc. 10. Wm. Underhill, chief building official, meets with Council to report on building matters. He reports that building permits for 1984 totaled $1,006,436. Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council to present his report for 1984. There were 35 calls, 22 practices and 6 mutual aid meetings. Total damage losses are estimated at $152,275. Resolutions: Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by; R. Green That this Council endorse the resolution of the Township of Adjala in petitioning the Province of Ontario to enact appropriate legislation which will ensure that livestock and poultry producers are allowed to shoot, without harassment and without being subject to prosecution, dogs which are not under proper control and found upon the premises of the producers.... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute That pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 94 (3) of the Municipal Act, the blanket position bond covering township employees having been examined by the members is ordered filed..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That the tax collector be authorized to have interim tax bills prepared for a levy of 115 mills with payments due 50% on February 28th., and 50% due on may 31st...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham That this municipality and appoint delegates Association and Seconded by: J. Volkaert renew memberships in the following to same: Association of Muncipalities of Ontario Ontario Good Roads Association Ontario Farm Drainage Association Association of Municipal Clerks & associations Delegate(s) all members of council and the clerk all members of council, the clerk, the rcad superintendent and the deputy clerk the drainage commissioner and the clerk Treasurers of Ontario the clerk treasurer Ontario Building Officials Assoc. the chief building official Ontario Assoc. of Fire Chiefs the fire chief and the deputy fire chief ................Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and seconded by; R. Sandham That the Treasurer be authorized to petition the Ministry of Transportation & Communications for subsidy on road expenditures made in 1984.....Carried 1793 Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the following building permits be approved: Bartlett Auto Body & Matschke Insce. new sign $500. Ivan Hevenor silo & feed room 23;000. Richard Butcher house renovation 10,000. Ivan Webber feed rooms 12500. ................ Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council now adjourn to sit as Court of Revision to hear appeals against assessments on the Eden Drains..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That there being no appeals against the assessments on the Eden Drains, this Court of Revision now adjourn to resume regular council...... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute That all salaries and allowances be increased at the rate of 5% for the year 1985...... Carried #2240 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2240 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing's-'� \ of 1,700,000. be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2240 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2240 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried #2241 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2241 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held January 3, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2241 be now aced a second time ... Carried Moved by: R. Green and seconded by: J. Volkaert And reesolved that By-law No. 2241 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That general accounts totaling $416,674.32 and road accounts totaling $31,926.31 be approved; and that this Council now adjourn to meet again on January 17., 1985, at 7:30 p.m. ........Carried The regular meeting of Barham Township M. Stewart presides, with Deputy Reeve R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario January 17, 1985 Council is held this e-vening. Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the minutes of the regular meeting of.Council held January 3, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same...... Correspondence: 1) Town of Bradford...eequestito support position in soliciting uniform lot levies throughout municipality 2) Assoc. of Mun. of Ontario..convention program for R.O.M.A. 3) Land Division Committee..severance application..Willis & Jean Weaver 1794 Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters A recent inspection of road culverts has shown that attention is required (: to one on the road between Lots 20 & 21 in Conc. 3, and on the tunnel road. There are signs that the bolts are tearing the metal. The clerk is to contact the principal at the Straffordville School and inform him of the M.T.C. requirements for snow removal along Hwy. #19. Mr. Archie Burwell meets with Council to request information as to zoning requirements at the property he considering purchasing from Mr. W. Weaver At Lot 6, Conc. 8. If the severance is granted, it is his intention to erect as residence and an abbatoir on the property. Council informs him of the zoning requirements, however, no committment is made at this time as to whether a zoning change will be entertained. The subject property is that in application E/1 - 85 (#3 in correspondence) By-laws: #2242 Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by; V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2242 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township.of Bayham at the meeting held January 17, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2242 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2242 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute That this Council now adjourn to meet again on February 7, 1985, at 10: a.m. .................Carried Reeve Clerk Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario January 31, 1985 A special meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this afternoon for the purpose of meeting with G. Blazak to further review official plan udating and the passing of a tile drainage loan by-law. Present are Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute and R. Green Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That Joseph Volkaert be appointed acting Reeve for this special meeting... Carried #2244 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded And resolved that By-law No. 2244 drainage rate upon land in respect Drainage Act, be now read a first Moved by: R. Green and Seconded And resolved that By-law No. 2244 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded And resolved that By-law No. 2244 passed...... Carried by: R. Green being a by-law to of which money is time..... Carried by: V. Chute impose a special annual borrowed under the Tile be now read a second time.... Carried by: R. Green be now read a third time and finally Mapping of rural residential development is reviewed with Mr. Blazak Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That there being no further business, this special meeting of Council now adjourn... .................Carried 12�, 1 Z-7 Weer !* 1795 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario February 7, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this morning. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute and R. Sandham in attendance. Councillor R. Green arrives for the afternoon portion of the meeting. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held January 17, and special meeting held January 31, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same.... Carried Correspondence: 1) County Librarian..explanation of County policy for;the renting of library accomodation to third parties 2) Township of Norfolk..notice of filing, and meeting for consideration,-'',, of the Garnham Municipal Drain report 3) Long Point region C/A..recognition of erosion problem along Lake Erie shorelinae and lack of funds available for shoreline protection 4) Gerald Scott & others.. objection to proposed zone change at Lot 109, NTR, for a proposed church site 5) County of Elgin Land Division Committee..withdrawl of application of Willis & Jean Weaver (E1/85) 6) Land Division Committee..severance application -.459549 Ontario Ltd. part Lots 7,8, 9 & 115, S.G. and Conc. 6 7) Land Division Committee..severance application..Richmond Construction Inc...part Lot 111 STR. 8) East Elgin Ambulance Committee..minutes of meeting held January 15, 1985 9) County of Elgin Engineer..information on erection of snowfencing at the International Plowing Match 10) Federation of Agriculture..request to support the Federation position �► opposing the Ministry of Natural Resources proposed policy on the preservation of wetlands 11) Frank Cowan Ltd..information for renewal of Conflict of Interest insurance Delegations. Jim Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to discuss road matters. Further inspection of the culvert on the road between Lots 20 & 21 in Conc. 3, has shown that it should be replaced, -g -S soon as convenient. Some of the bolts are tearing away from the metal. The 'Hooker' snowplough isnot adequate for heavy snowfalls as we have recently experienced. When replaced it should be with a different type. The road superintendent from Norfolk township has inquired about hard surfacing a further mile on the townline this year. This will be considered at budget time. Wm. Underhill-, building inspector, meets with Council to review building matters. He has received an application for a loan under the ontario Home Renewal Plan which he presents for council consideration. The public meeting to consider the application of Peter & Helen Giesbrecht for a zone change from Al to Institutional for the erection of a church at Lot 109 NTR is opened by the Reeve. Mr. Tom Benner as spokesman for Don Hines, Wilf Pearson, Clarence Milmine and Edmund Wolfe are in attendance to support their written objection. 44 above) Messrs Pete Giesbrecht, Peter Giesbrecht and Jacob Reimer are in attendance to support the application. The objectors are concerned about the size of the building and numbers of parking spaces to be provided, as well as where the entrance to the parking is to be located. There should be.,no parking allowed on the county and town- ship road allowances. The church use v/s farm noises and odors are are mentioned as possible conflicts. The fragmentation of farmland and a possible lowering.^: of land values is also a concern. Mr. Reimer as representative of the congregation is unable to reply to all of the concerns, but will ascertin the building size and parking requirements and return to council. If the concerns of the objectors can be resolved the necessary zoning by-law will contain requirements that will protect the interests of the objectors. The public meeting is adjourned and regular council resumed. Tenders are opened for the Birnam Excavating Ltd.. Montague Construction Ltd. G. W. Cattle Construction Hornblower Earth Boring 1795 cons! --.ruction of $26,914.51 37,081.71 Ltd.. 27,250.00 8,400.00 Resolutions: Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded That this Council has no objections presented by 459549 Ontario Inc. at being # E 5/85....... Carried the Eden Drains as complete complete not including boring only by: J. Volkaert to the application Lots 7, 81 9 & 115, follows: boring for severance as S.G. and Conc. 6, Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council objects to the application for severance as presented by Richmond Construction Inc. at Lot 3, RP 22,part Lot 111, STR, being # E 11/85 as the present zoning on the subject lands will be too small to comply with our zoning by-law if severance is granted.... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by; J. Volkaert That the application of Maryanne M Wellesley for a loan under the Ontario Home Renewal Program at part Lot 15, Conc. 2, in the amount of $4,500. be approved..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the following building permits be approved: Joseph Lama building addition and renovation $7,800. Jim Davis new fireplace and connect to chimney1,200. ............Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That the tender of Birnam Excavating Ltd. for the construction of the Eden Drains in the amount of $26,914.51 be accepti,d..... Carried By-laws: #2243 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2243 being a by-law to amend Schedule "A" of By-law No. 1926, as amended, regulating water rates from the Elgin Area Water -System be now read a first time.... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by; J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2243 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by; R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2243 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried #2245 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2245 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meetings held February 7, and January 31, 1985, be now read a first time...... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by; V. Chute And resolved that By-law No 2245 be now read a second time...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by; R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2245 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That general accounts totaling $64,794.93 and road accounts totaling $39,686.36 be approved; and that this Council now adjourn to meet again on February 21, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. .....Carried Reeve Clerk 1796 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario February 21, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V'. Chute R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and seconded by: R. Sandham That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Thursday, February 7, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same.... Carried Correspondence: 1) Township of Norfolk..request to appoint representative to sit on the Court of Revision for the Garnham Municipal Drain 2) Ontario Good Roads Assoc.. notice of loader/backhoe operator school 3) A.M.O. Conference Committee..invitation to attend conference at Ottawa 4) Workers Compensation Board..status of claim of R. Vaughan Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, reports on the operations of the road department. They have been clearing snow from over catch basins to try to lessen water damage from the heavy snowfalls of the past weeks and with mild weather now causing some melting. A portion of the damaged culvert has been removed from the roadway between Lots 20/21 in Conc. 3. The road has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic. Mr. Gibbons requests the purchase of a new transit level and he is to get prices for same and a decision will be given in the near future. Vienna Council in the persons of Reeve K. Emerson and Councillors E. Beattie, D. Brackenbury and A. Goethals meet with Council to discuss the renewal of a fire protection agreement. The current agreement expired on December 31, 1984. Various methods of payment by standby fees and payment of calls are reviewed. A rate of $2,500. standby covering one call with additional calls at the rate of $1,200. with an annual increase at the rate of inflation is to be considered. If agreeable with Vienna Council an agreement can be executed at a subsequent meeting. The rebuilding of North Street in the Village, this being the townline with the Township, is discussed. Vienna requests that consideration be given in this or next year. Mr. Jos. Cnockaert meets with Council to request the erection of a fence between his and the library properties. Council is agreeable on a 50/50 basis and will have our building inspector work with Mr. Cnockaert to have a mutually agreeable fence erected. A delegation from the Old Colony Mennonite Church, the congregation which is intending to build at Lot 109, NTR, if zoning can be met, meets with Council to present tenative plans showing the location of the building and that parking for 190 cars can be accomodated. In view of the objections as received, a zoning by-law will be drafted with restictions on the property as follows: a fence will be erected around the entire property; no parking will be allowed on the County or Township roads; the congregation will agree that farm uses will not be objected to . These restrictions are acceptable to the delegation and it is expected that the draft can be examined on March 21st. Coundllor R. Green expresses disappointment in the road department failure to have the snow cleared on the road between Conc. 10 & 11 on Sunday, Feb. 17th. The Area Manager of Ontario Hydro has informed the Clerk that there is an upgrading of a section of the Village of Straffordville tenatively scheduled for 1986. If it is intended to have dny street lights replaced, this can be done atthe time without any cost to this area for new poles, wire or labour. Mr. N. MacKinnon of Ontario Hydro will work with Council to make any arrangements and assist with additional information. 1797 Resolutions: Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That Vane Chute be appointed to represent this municipality on the Court of Revision for the Garnham Municipal Drain at the Township of Norfolk on March 4, 1985..... Carried IV By -Laws: #2232 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert 0 And resolved that By-law No. 2232 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried (for the construction of the Eden Drains) #2246 Moved by: R. Sandham and seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2246 being a by-law to provide that in the year 1985 a levy be made before the adoption of the estimates for the year..... Carried Movers by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2246 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2246 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried #2247 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2247 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held February 21, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2247 be now read a second time ... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2247 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council now adjourn to meet again on March 7, 1985, at 10:00 a.m. ........Carried Reeve Clerk Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario March 7, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this morning. Present are Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham. Reeve M. Stewart is attending a County road committee meeting and arrives at 1: p.m. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That in the temporary absence of Reeve Stewart, Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert be appointed acting reeve.... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held February 21, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved, and the Reeve's signature authorized on same..... Carried Correspondence: 1) Township of Georgian Bay..request for support in their request to the Province to change legislation re. trailer park fees 2) City of Vanier..request to endorse resolution to have French language rights in the constitution of the Province of Ontario 3) County of Elgin..request for picture and information for plowing match brochure 4) Aylmer Recreation Committee..copy of statements and request for grant 5) Ministry of Natural Resources..draft management plan for Iroquois Beach Park and request for comments 1798 Delegations: Allan Veitch meets with Council to explain that road improvements between Lots 10 & ll,in Conc. 9, are now causing water to pond on Lot 11. He requests that a larger culvert be placed under the road to allow proper drainage. He also suggests that a road closed sign be placed at either end until the road is in better condition. Jim Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review matters. Machinery repairs are well underway. The culvert on the road between Lots 20 & 21 in Conc. 3 has been partially removed and the road remains closed to vehicular traffic. A culvert at Lot 26, between Conc. 2 & 3, shows some deterioration and will have a headwall erected around it. The washouts caused by the recent run-off have now been fixed. Mr. Bill Ross, representing Form & Build Supply Inc., meets with Council to present the products his company sells. He also has slides showing how the products are applied in road and drainage works. Resolutions: Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by; V. Chute That the clerk write to R. K. McNeil, M.P.P., requesting the Province to continue with consideration of legislation dealing with Trailer Park fees as submitted in the resolution by the Township of Georgian Bay .... Carried Moved by; R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute That the following grants be made for 1985: Ontario March of Dimes $100. The Salvation Army 100. Elgin Plowmen's Association 100. Aylmer & East Elgin Agricultural Soc. 100. Tillsonburg & Dist. Multi Service Centre 200. St. John Ambulance 100 Tillsonburg Tri -County Agr. Society 100. Aylmer Recreation Committee 250. ..,...Carried By-laws: #2248 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2248 being a by-law to establich a penalty charge for non-payment of current taxes and to provide for interest to be addel to tax arrears be now read a first time.... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2248 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Green and seconded by: r. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2248 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried #2249 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2249 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held March 7, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2249 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by; R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2249 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by; V. Chute That general accounts totaling $42,933.82 and road accounts totaling $18, 031. 15 be approved; and that this Council now adjourn to meet again on March 21, 1985, at 7:30p.m. ......Carried ", 1,4 veClerk 1799 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario March 21, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham The minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 7, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same..... Carried Correspondence: 1) Dr. C. S. Baldwin..request to upgrade certain roads 2) Doyle & Prendergast..inquiry re. zoning at Richmond Construction Inc. property at Richmond 3) Ontario Hydro..corridor route alternatives for line from Douglas Point to London and Nanticoke , 4) Land Division Committee..severance application..W. Weaver 5) MacLaren Plansearch Inc... information on zoning and site plan for zoning application at Lot 109 N.T.R. (Old Colony Mennonite) 6) Leo Smith & others..petition for drainage in the Village of Corinth Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. He has located sand on the property of John Nezezon which will be available for work on the Third Conc. road. Gravel is priced at $2.25 ' per ton at a pit at Putnam. This will be useful for work on the Bayham/ Malahide townline. The county engineer (R. Moore) is working on culvert size for the road between Lots 20 & 21 in Conc. 3. Messrs. Tom Benner, Wilf. Pearson, Edmund Wolfe, Peter Giesbrecht, Herman Bergen, Cornelius Enns and Pete Giesbrecht jr. meet with Council to review the information received from MacLaren Inc.(#5 above) . The problem of p&rking along County road 38 has not been addressed in the by-law or site plan. Reeve Stewart assures the parties that this will be done at the county level after the passing of the by-law. Mr. PeaPtnow requests that this be confirmed in writing by the county engineer. appears that the concerns of the objectors have now been met and the by-law should be prepared for passing on April 4th. Ms. Shirley Cowan meets with Council to rent the apartment over the municipal garage which will become vacant on March 30th. Council is agreeable to rent the apartment at a monthly rental of $275. with the tenant paying own hydro. The clerk is to have a lease prepared for a period of one year. Resolutions: Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That this Council objects to the application for severance of Mr. & Mrs. Willis Weaver being part of Lot 6, Conc. 8, and #E 25/85 as the area to be severed and proposed use is not in compliance with our zoning by-law.. .........Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; V. Chute That the petition of Leo Smith & others for drainage in the Village of Corinth be accepted and the Long Point Region Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources advised and their comments requested... .......Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That a road program of expenditures in the amount of $139,600. for construction and $291,500. for maintenance for 1985 bi approved..... Carried Moved by; R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That the Treasurer be authorized to make application to the Ministry of Transportation & Communications for supplementary subsidy on expenditures in the amount of $85,000. for the Underhill Bridge at Lot 22, Conc. 2/3, and for culvert repairs at Lots 20/21, Conc. 3 ...... Carried By-laws: #2250 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that Bylaw No. 2250 being a by-law to establish a site plan 1800 control area be now read a first time.... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2250 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2250 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried #2251 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by:R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2251 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held March 21, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2251 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2251 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council now adjourn to meet again on April 4, 1985, at 10:00 a.m. ..............Carried 00 e Clerk Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario April 4, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this morning. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by; R. Green That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 21, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved; and the Reeve's signature authorized on same..... Carried Correspondence: 1) Chatham -Kent Flood Disaster Committee..request for donation to disaster relief fund 2) MacLaren Plansearch Inc..copy of letter to Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing re. Official Plan update progress 3) Roth Drainage..request to be included in tender invitation for municipal drains 4) Brian Goutouski..erosion problem at Lot 15, Conc. 3 5) LOng Point region C/A..high lake levels precaution for the ensuing six months. Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. Several complaints of water problems have been receivedincluding ones at Lot 12/13, Conc.2 (Harold Kaufmann) and at Lot 14, Conc. 9 (C. D. Phillips Ltd.) The Kaufmann problem is felt to be the responsibility of M.T.C., and that of Phillips should be referred to the Long Point Region C/A for advice. Truck repairs are necessary. The culvert at Lot 16 on the south side of the First Conc. road has been extended. Cujverts have been ordered for a problem at Lot 25, Conc. 8. The possibility of twinning culverts for the problem on the road between Lots 20/21 in Conc. 3 rather than purchasing a multi -plate is to be pursued. Ms. Shirley Cowan meets with Council to request that the rental of the apartment at the garage commence on May 1st. rather than onApril 1st. as per the March 21st. meeting. This will be satisfactory as some repairs are necessary. 1801 Messrs. Gerry Taylor and Bryce Sibbick (Frank Cowan Co.) meet with Council to review insurance coverage in effect. Coverage at present seems to be satisfactory. Mr. Gary Blazak meets with Council to review the progress on the Official Plan update being completed by MacLaren Plansearch Inc. Areas with potential for non farmdevelopment, specialty crop soils, C.L.I. capability for agriculture, distribution of buildings and structures capable of housing livestock , rural residential development and building conditions in the Villages of Eden, Corinth and Richmond are reviewed. Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council to review fire matters. The problem of day time volunteers is discussed and Mr. Dennis will investigate the cost of pagers and report back to a future meeting. Wm. Underhill meets with Council to review building matters. There is little activity at present. He is in the process of having the community centre park area cleaned up, and is instructed to have some other areas raked as well. Resolutions: Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That a donation of $100. be made to the Chatham -Kent Flood Disaster Committee ....... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green Be it hereby resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Bayham accept the agreement of the General Accident Assurance Company to insure the liability assumed by this Resolution as follows: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BAYHAM 1) Assumes the liability for bodily injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction of property of others, imposed by law upon: . (a) Members of Council, Trustees, Board Members, Staturory officers, Officers, Employees or Volunteer Workers of the Corporation of the Township of Bayham for liability which arises out of the use or operation by such person of arty licenced motor vehicle,or (b) The owner of any licenced motor vehicle, for liabilty which arises out of the use or operation of such licenced motor vehicle by Members of Council, Trustees, Board Members, Statutory Officers, Employees or Volunteer Workers of the Corporation of the Township of Bayham. 2) Declares that such assumption of liability be subject to the following limitations, exclusions and conditions: (a) This assumption of liability applies only to the use or operation of a licenced motor vehicle in Canada or the United States of America by Members of Council, Trustees, Board Members, Statutory Officers, Officers, Employees or Volunteer Workers on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Bayham including travel to and from work and attendance at meetings. (b) This assumption of liability applies only in excess of existing insurance carried by the owner of the licenced motor vehicle which was being; used or operated by Members of Council, Trustees, Board Members, Statutory Officers Officers, Employees or Volunteer Workers at the time of the accident and does not apply unless the licenced motor vehicle which was being or operated by such person at the time of the accident is insured for not less than the minimum Third Party Liability Limit required by the Insurance Act for the Province of Ontario. (c) This assumption of liability is subject to the agreements, conditions, terms and limit of liability insured in the Non -Owned Automobile Policy issued by the General Accident Assurance Company and shall terminate whenever such Non -Owned Automobile Policy is terminated ..... Carried. By-laws: Z129-85 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham • And resolved that By-law No. Z 129-85 being a by-law to amend By-law 2040 (re. LOt 109 S.T.R.) be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. Z129-85 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. Z129-85 be now read a third time and finally passed....... Carried 1802 #2252 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2252 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held April 4, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2252 be now read a second time...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2252 be now read a third time and finally passed:..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That general accounts totaling $348,196.14 and road accounts totaling $22,612.86 be approved; and that this Council now adjourn to meet again on April 18th., at 7:30 p.m. .......Carried Clerk Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario April 18, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Green That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council "held April 4, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same...... Carried Councillor V. Chute declares a conflict of interest in applications for tile drainage loans and the application of Mr. Terry Allin fcremployment. Correspondence: 1) Frank Cowan Co. Ltd..information re. conflict of interest insurance 2) Community Emergency Services Committee..minutes of meeting held February 5, 1985 3) Elgin County Land Division Committee..severance application W. Underhill Delegations: James Gibbons meets with Council to review road matters. He has obtained a quotation for a brushcutter to be attached to a grader. The price is $25,000. Cubans have been insatalled at Lot 26, Conc. 8, east of Eden and on the road between Lots 10/11, in Conc. 9. Some gravel has been spread on the Norfolk/Bayham townline. Mr. Gibbons has obtained several prices for the purchase of a transit level at approx. $725. Council authorizes the purchase. Messrs. W. Weaver and A. Burwell meet with Council to discuss a zone change at Lot 6, Conc. 8, as required as a condition of a severance being granted. The lands are presently zoned Al, with a Rural Residential change being required for a residence afid a Rural Industrial change being required to build an abbatoir. Council has previously been advised of the severance and approves the size of the proposed developments. An application will be presented at the next regular meeting of Council. Mr. Jos. Cnockaert meets with Council to discuss the erection of a fence between his and the library properties. He has several prices ranging from $1,032. for chain link to $3,564. for steel. Council will look at the materials before making a decision. 1803 Mr. Andy Nagy meets with Council to request permission to have a mobile home placed on his property at Lot 110, Conc. 6. It will be about 3 years before he will be building a permanent residence. Council is unable to grant this request asthis period of time is far in excess of that allowed in our by -lair. Quotations for the paving of Duke Street in the Village of Straffordville are opened: Feters Bros. Paving Co. for 260' x 22' H.L.4 Ashhalt $5,460. Berdan Paving Co. H.L.6 and H.L.3 5,434. Resolutions: Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That this Council has no objections to the severance application of William A. Underhill being part of Lot 128, Con. 6, #E 29/85........ Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That the quotation of Peters Bros. Paving Co. to pave Duke Street in the Village of Straffordville 260'x 22' for the sum of $5,460. be accepted... .....Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the following applications for tile drainage loans be approved: Konrad & Katharine Stickel Lot 19, Conc. 6, $1,800. Konrad Stickel Lot 18, Conc. 5 1,800. ....Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; R. Sandham That Terry Allin be engaged as temporary road employee for the construction season; employment to commence April 29, wages @ $8.76 per hour for first 2 months and at regular employee rate thereafter ..... Carried #2253 By-laws: Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. And resolved that By-law No. 2253 being the Council of the Township of Bayham at be now read a first time...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: And resolved that By-law No. 2253 be no,.k Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: And resolved that By-law No. 2253 be no passed...... Carried Green a by-law to confirm all actions of the meeting held April 18, 1985, V. Chute read a second R. Sandham w read a third Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. That this Council now adjourn to meet again i 1 ./,Reeve time.... Carried time and finally Sandham on May 2, 1985, .....Carried at 10:00 a.m. Clerk 1804 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario May 2, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this morning. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Prior to opening the meeting, Council meets at Lot 15, Conc. 3, at the Butland Farms Ltd. property to view the erosion problem which has been ongoing for some months. There has been a report prepared for the Long Point Region Conservation Authority with several remedial suggestions. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held April 18, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same...... Carried Correspondence: 1) R. G. Moore, County Engineer,..condition of culvert at Lot 17, Conc. 2/3 east of the tunnel .at Vienna 2) J. Bryon Wiebe..offer of engineering services !� \ 3) Brian Volkaert..request to pave Chapel Street in Straffordville 4) Ministry of T. & C ... approval of supplementary subsidy application 5) Richmond Construction Inc..application for zone change, Lot 111, Conc. 6 6) W. Weaver..application for zone change, Lot 6, Conc. 8 Delegations: Mrs. Olga Nagy and Andy Nagy meet with Council to request clarification on placing a mobile home on their property at Lot 111, Conc. 6. Mr. Nagy met with Council on April 18th., and was informed of the three month limitation on mobiles in the municipality. Council is of the opinion that a residence can be erected for the use of temporary farm employees during that time. However, if this bunkhouse type of accomodation is not completed but a satisfactory start has been made Council will consider a temporary extension over this time limit. Mr. Robt. Moore, County Engineer, meets with Council to review his findings on replacing the culvert between Lots 20/21 in Conc. 3. He has determined that a 7� foot culvert will be sufficient in that location. He is of the opinion that soil testing should be carried out before the culvert is tendered. He also feels that a multi -plate type culvert should be used in this location. Mr. Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council to review fire matters. He has obtained quotations for 8 pagers and the required encoder for the department. These are felt to be necessary because of the poor response to the telephone system during working hours. Quotations are: Motorola Limited $42590.30 New -Venture Communications 42800.00 The above prices do not include sales taxes. Mr. Dennis will be absent during the week of May 6th., which is the annual conference of fire chiefs. Mr. James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. He reports that the Beattie Bridge is in need of new stringers and planking. Also, there is some brushing necessary along the river bank. He reports that he.has already received several complaints regarding dust. Mr. Gibbons and Robt. Bartlett will be attending road school from May 5 to 8. Mr. Jos. Cnockaert meets with Council to further discuss the requested fence between his and the library properties. He. has presented quotations for several different fences on April 18th. As Council does not feel the necessity of a fence as strongly as Mr. Cnockaert, it is decided to give Mr. Cnockaert the sum of $500. and he can erect the type of fence which most suits his needs. This is agreeable with Mr. Cnockaert. Resolutions: Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute That the application of Richmond Construction Inc. to their property at Lot 111, Conc. 6, from M2 to H.R. be public meeting to consider same be held on June 6th., rezone a portion of accepted and the at 8:30 p.m ..... Carried 1805 Moved. by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the application of W. Weaver to rezone a portion of the lands at Lot 6, Conc. 8, from Al to R.R. and M1 be accepted and the public meeting to consider same be held on June 6, at 8:30 p.m.; provided however, that the portion zoned M1 shall be site specific to provide for the operation of an abattoir..... Carried Moved by; R. Sandham and Seconded by; R. Green That the fire chief be authorized to purchase one encoder and eight pagers at a cost of $4,590.30, plus sales tax from Motorola Limited..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; V. Chute That Jos. Cnockaert be paid the sum of $500. to assist in the erection of a boundary fence between his property and the Bayham library building.... ........ Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham That Spriet Associates be appointed engineers to prepare a report on the petition for drain.-ige as received from Leo Smith and others for drainage in the Village of Corinth..... Carried By-laws: #2254 Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by; V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2254 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Township of Bayham and the Village of Vienna respecting fire protection ........... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2254 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2254 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried #2255 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2255 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held May 2, 1985, be now read a first time...... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2255 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by; V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2255 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That general accounts totaling $40,206.45 and road accounts totaling $31,861.30 be approved and that this Council now adjourn to meet again on May 16, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. ...Carried Clerk :1. Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario May 16, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held May 2, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same.....Carried Correspondence: 1) Wilf Pearson..objection to By-law Zr 129-85 (Lot 111, Conc. 7) 2) Nat.Resource Gas Ltd..objection to property assessment 3) Natural Resource Gas Ltd..notice re. outstanding account 4) Y.M.C.A..offer to operate day camp (July 15-26/85) 5) Spriet Associates..information re. culvert installation at Lots 20/21. Conc. 3 6) M.T.C..information re. structural plate arch pipes Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. Ditching has been completed at Lot 24, Conc. 8. The creek under the Clarke Bridge has been cleared of materials which could cause flooding and damage to the bridge. Flake calcium has been applied where necessary. A price of $6.72 per ton delivered has been (for received from Dunnville Rock Products. This is the same price as for clear A gravel. Council discusses ditching on the 5th. Conc. W. road and stone) will attend at Lot 12/13, S.G. to determine the extent of ditching considered necessary. Quotations for weed spray are received from Max Underhill's Farm Supplies Ltd., and Future Farms Ltd. The quotations are*for different materials and the road superintendent is to check to ascertain if the materials are the same weed-.=kiiltag'=p-0iRQr before acceptir Harold Dennis, firechief, meets with Council to review fire matters. The pagers have been ordered and delivery is expected in about 6 weeks. Mr. Dennis has attended the fire chiefs conference and briefly reports on this. Mr. Elmer Pollick meets with Council to complain about the unkempt condition of the property next to his at Lot 15, Conc. 10. A letter was directed to this owner at the meeting held May 2nd., and it is hoped that some improvement will be made. Wm. Underhill, building inspector, meets with Council to review building projects in the municipality. He has spent the day with a representative from the Ministry of the Environment locating dumping sites. Apparently there are several in the township and it is expected that the owners will be advised to have them cleaned up. Resolutions: Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That the Y.M.C.A. of Elgin -St. Thomas be requested to operate a day camp at the community centre at Straffordville during the weeks of July 15, and 22, 1985, and that a grant of $400. be made to the said Y.M.C.A. to assist in the operation of the camp....Carried- Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; R. Sandham That Spriet Associates be requested to prepare plans for submission to the M.T.C. for culvert replacement at Lots 20/21, Conc. 3..... ....Carried By-laws: #2256 Moved by: R. Green and seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2256 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held May 16, 1985, be now read a first time.... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2256 a now read a second time ... Carried ,k 1807 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2256 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute That this Council now adjourn to meet again on June 6, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. ...........Carried Reeve Clerk Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario June 6, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held May 16, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved; and the Reeve's signature authorized on same...... Carried Correspondence: 1) Ministry of Agriculture & Food ..approval of drainage maintengi�ce program 2) Ministry of the Environment. -pesticide monitoring prog at the Elgin Area Water System 3) Ministry of Agriculture & Food..tile drainage allocation for 1985-6 4) Ministry of the Environment..request to clean up dumping site at Lot 114, S.T.B. 5) R. G. Moore, County Engineer,..comments and invoice for work at culvert at Lot 20/21, Conc. 3 6) Natural Resource Gas Ltd..request to delay meeting with Council to July or August 7) Township of Aldborough..results of survey re. fire costs Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. The quotations for weed spray as received on May 16th., from Max Underhill's Farm Supplies and from Future Farm Supplies, although for materials of different names are of the same killing formula. A resolution is presented to accept the quotation of Future Farm Supplies. A soil test to determine the base at the culvert location at Lot 20/21, Conc. 3, has shown it to be of a rubbery type clay. It is recemmended that a filter mat with 2 to 3 feet of gravel be used. The dumping site at Lot 114, S.T.R. has been covered with fill and fenced and signed as requested by the Ministry of the Environment. The culvert at Lot 10 between North Gore and Conc. 8, has been lengthened by 40 feet. 1500 feet of tile has been laid along the road at Lots 12-13 South Gore. -Gravel is being hauled to the Malahide/Bayham townline. Mr. Gibbons reports that there is a growing problem with roadside dumping. Public meeting re. zoning by-laws: At 8:30 p.m. the public meeting to hear comments on zoning amendments as requested by Willis Weaver and Richmond Construction Inc. are declared open. Messrs. Willis Weaver and Archie Burwellattend to support Mr. Weaver's application. There being no one opposed, the by-law is presented. Wm. Bate-:, Gloria Bates and Neil McCauley present a petition signed by 13 person in opposition to the application of Richmond Construction Inc. After discussion of this matter, the petition is withdrawn for further consideration and Council will deferr consideration of the by-law until June 20, at which time the opponents will return to give Council further input. 4 1808 Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council to rev.ew fire matters. He is concerned about the vacant building on the corner of Talbot Road and No. 19 Highway. A fire at that location could have disasterous results. He requests that the M.T.C. and County be contacted to see if they would purchase and remove the building in order to improve vision for vehicular traffic at this corner. Wm. Underhill, building inspector, meets with Council to review the various building projects in the municipality. He presents several permits for approval. Resolutions: Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute That the quotation of Future Farm Supplies (1980) Ltd. of 200 litres of Diphenoprop 700 (weed spray) @ $790. ......Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and That the following building Stalter Creek Farms Henry Wiebe Daniel Vandevevyre Terry Cox Dan Murray Jessica Behrens Ernest Kelly Ross Dodington Murray & Linda Coddere Daniel Vandeveyere John Wall Albert Rivett Reta McKoy H. Engeneski Lumber Co. John Hordyk Ernie West Albert Dyck Gerald Scott Lloyd Slaught for the supply be accepted... Seconded by: V. Chute permits be approved: rebuild residence (from fire) $14,000. new siding & trim 52700. rebuild fire damaged house 12,431. interior renovations 30,000. storage barn 275900. siding & trim 95000. house renovations 4,000. garage storage 49000. basement under residence 35000. bunk house 1831000. kiln for sto-rage 2,500. sun porch addition 1,000. new roof 2,000. demolish house & outbuilding 163400. storage barn 25,000. storage garage 251,000. residence addition 49000. storage garage 81000. sun room addition 7,600. .......Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute That Joseph Volkaert and Jack Petrie be appointed voting delegates to the association of Municipalities conference for 1985..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That the resolution passed on May 5th., to pay the sum of $500. to Jos. Cnockaert to assist in the erection of a boudary fence be recinded and the account as submitted by VanRybroeck Aluminum in the amount of $516. be approved..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That assessments as appealed be approved in accordance with assessments supplied by the Regional Assessment Commissioner and taxes adjusted accordingly ...... Carried By -Laws: 2131-85 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law Z 131-85 being a by-law to amend By-law 2040, to provide for a zone change at Lot 6, Conc. 8. be now read -a first time (re. W. Weaver) Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law Z 131-85 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law Z. 313-85 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried #2257 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2257 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held June 6, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2257 be now read a second time.....Carried Moved by: R. Greennd Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2257 be now read a third time and finally passed....... Carried M M Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute That general accounts totaling $32,416.59 and road accounts totaling $40,618.36 be approved; and that this Council now adjourn to meet again on June 20, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. .......Carried Flo Assessment and tax adjustments Roll No. Name 1984 per Sec. 1-036-00 1-093-00-0002 2-161-00 5-034-00 6-114-00 6-118-00 per resolution above: Months Assessment Adjustment 496 Albert & Lena Dyck Steve & Sandra Horton John Nasswetter Paul Stewart Daniel DeCloet Daniel DeCloet Clerk Tax Adjustment 11 1090 $235.85 10 190 43.97 6 125 14.77 3 350 20.65 9 715 127.80 9 710 125.71 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario June 20, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and seconded by: R. Sandham That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held June 6, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same..... Carried Correspondence: 1) Town of Valley East..request to endorse resolution re. changing method of collecting education taxes 2) Ministry of the Solicitor General..notice of fire training school at St. Thomas on Oct. 21-25 and fire prevention school at St. Thomas on Nov. 23- Dec. 1, 1985 3) Elgin County Library..tour of branches on June 21st. 4) Big Brothers/Big Sisters Inc.. invitation to participate in a 'billboard sitting' to raise funds Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. He has contacted Mr. & Mrs. Huber regarding placing a new or used culvert pipe at their entrance in Lot 15, S.G. The Hubers' have indicated that they will not replace the culvert, even though it causes water to back up on their property. The gravelling has been completed on the Bayham/Malahide townline. He is presently repairing tar & chip surfaces. There is a drainage problem on the road between Lots 13 & 14 in Conc. 9. The clerk is to contact the owner of the Property (C.D. Phillips) to arrange a meeting to discuss possible remedies. Mr. Neil Herron, representing Spriet Associates meets with Messrs. J. Szakal, L. Dujardin, J. Carvahlo, W. Vanderven and P. Steyert, re. the report as distributed for the reconstruction of the Nevill Drain. Mr. Hugh Ketchabaw, drain inspector is present. The report is thoroughly reviewed and appears to meet the requirements of the landowners. The by-law to adopt the report will be considered later in the meeting. H 1810 Mr. John Beekman meets with Council to request permission to place a greenhouse approximately 40' x 40' on his property at Corinth to raise small trees and vegetables commercially. This will require the property to be properly zoned for this use and an application is taken for Council consideration. Messrs. Wm. Bates and Leonard Simpson meat with Council regarding the application of Richmond Construction Inc. to rezone a parcel of land for the purpose of severing and attaching it to the abutting residential parcel. A delegation has been before Council on June 6th. If certain conditions are assured, the petition against the zone change is to be considered withdrawn. The clerk is to contact Mr. Scott Carroll with the concerns of the signers of the petition and if satisfactorily answered the by-law will be presented on July 4th. Wm. Underhill, building inspector, meets with Council to present quotations for the purchase of a new lawnmower. He is requested to see that the playground equipment in the community park is put into proper repair. Resolutions: Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That the application of John Beekman for a zone change to permit the erection of a greenhouse in the Hamlet Residential zone (Corinth) be accepted and the public meeting to consider same be set for August lst. at 8:30 p.m. ......Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the Straffordville Lions Club be granted permission to operate a patio type bar for the sale of liquor and beer at the Bayham Community Centre on July 5 and 6, 1985, between the hours of 12: noon and 11:00 p.m. ......Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That a budget with estimated expenditures and revenues of $2,557,915. be approved ..... Carried #2258 By-laws: Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: And resolved that By-law No. 2258 being works in the Township of Bayham (Nevill time...... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. And resolved that By-law No. 2258 be now passed....... Carried R. Sandham a by-law to provide for a drainage Drain) be now read a first Volkaert read a second time and provissionally #2259 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2259 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held June 20, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2259 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2259 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded That this Council now adjourn to .......Carried Reeve by; J. Volkaert meet again on July 4, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. Clerk i D 1811 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario July 4, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held June 20, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same.... Carried Correspondence: 1) M.T.C..clarification of subsidy expenditures for supplementary projects 2) M.T.C..notification of advance payment of subsidy allocation 3) A.M.O..availability of preferred rate plan for Toronto hotels 4) County Engineer..information on temporary road closings 5) County Emergency Services Committee..minutes of meetings held May 14, and June 4 Delegations: Mr. Carl Braun meets with Council to discuss the recent order he has received from the Ministry of the Environment regarding an unauthorized garbage dump on his property at Lot 123,S.T.R. Mr. Braun was unaware of the dumping until notified by the Ministry, and did not give any- one permission to dump. It is expected that the cost of the cleanup will be considerable and Mr. Braun requests financial assistance from the municipality. Council does not give any committment at this time. Mr. Scott Carroll meets with Council to discuss the conditions requested by certain neighbours prior to the passing of the by-law to rezone a portion of the property of Richmond Construction Inc. The rezoning is required as a condition of severance. 'the planting of a hedge to act as a buffer is requested and agreed to by Mr. Carroll. Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council to review fire matters. He presents his report for the period December 28, 1984 to June 11, 1985. There has been 71 responses with a fire loss of $71,900. He is requested to ask for 2 volunteers to attend the fire schools this fall. Resolutions: Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Bayham request the Minister of Municipal Affairs to grant an order pursuant to Section 71(3) of the Planning Act, 1983, which will have the effect of continuation and allocation.af the policies of the East Elgin Official Plan as it applies to th6 Township of Bayham................Carried By-laws: Z130-85 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law Z 130-85 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2040 (re. Richmond Construction Inc.) be now read a first time...Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law Z 130-85 be now read a second time ... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law Z 130-85 be now read a third time -and finally passed...... Carried #2260 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2260 being a by-law to adopt the assessment on which the taxes shall be levied for the year 1985, to levy the taxes for the year 1985, and to provide for the collection thereof be now read a first time...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2260 be now read a second time ... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2260 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried 1812 #2261 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2261 being a by-law to impose a special annual drainage rate upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2261 be now read a second time ... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by; R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2261 be now read a third time and finally passed....... Carried #2262 Moved by: R. Sandham Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2262 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held July 4, 1985, be now read a first time......... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2262 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2262 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That general accounts totaling $449,579.82 and road accounts totaling $63,733.90 be approved; and that this Council now adjourn to meet again on July 18, at 7:30 p.m. CJ/ nfG- 6 Reeve Clerk Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario July 18, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Present are Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green and R. Sandham. The meeting is called to order by the clerk. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green That in the absence of Reeve Stewart, Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert be appointed acting head of Council..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held July 4, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature., authorized on same..... Carried Correspondence: 1) Central Ontario Disaster Relief Committee..Request for grant 2) Essex County Flood Disaster Relief Committee. -Request for grant Delegations: Mr. Robert Mann, municipal auditor, addresses Council and the employees of the road departmentutlin a proposed long term disability plan with insurance coverage. This would replace the present system of alldwing 18 days per year to accumulate up to 200 days to be used in event of sickness or accident. The accumulated days would be frozen and would be used in event of an illness or accident up to 17 weeks, at which time the long term disability plan would become effective. The insurance would be a term plan with benefits of 2 times the annual salary of each. Also included in the package would be an accidental death & dismemberment plan paying up to 2 times the annual salary. It is proposed that,the employees pay the cost of the long term disability plan with the municipality paying the cost of the life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment plan. Council and the employees agree that the plan in considerably better than the present protection, however, decision is held over to our next meeting the allow time to consider all aspects of the proposal. Mr. Mann then reviewsin detail the financial report of the municipality alo wi h budget proposals for this year. The financial report shows the munPgipa ity t be in good condition, except that arrears o taxes are higher than they should be. 1813 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council now adjourn to sit as Court of Revision to hear appeals against assessments imposed for the Nevill Municipal Drain ........Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That there being no appeals against the assessments imposed for the construction of the Nevill Drain, this Court of Revision now adjourn to sit as Council....... Carried James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. Resurfacing has been completed on the Tunnell Road and on the Fifths, Conc. Road east and west. Construction has started on the townline road between Norfolk and Bayham. Mr. Gibbons is to ha * drainage installed on the Knott's Mill Road to try to alleviate a bad bump just south of the intersection of the road between north Gore and Conc. 8. Wm. Underhill, building inspector, meets with Council to discuss a problem which has arisen with the zoning by-law restricting rear yards in the HR zone to 30 feet. This is considered to be excessive especially when other zones are about 15 feet. Council is of the opinion that 30 feet is alright for residences, however, consideration should be given to reducing rear yard requirements for accessory building to about 4 feet. Tenders: Tenders are opened for theconstruction of the Montague Construction Limited $445544. Roth Drainage Ltd. 67,160. VanGorp Drainage 543274. G. W. Cattle Constr. Ltd. 563540. Birnam Excavating Ltd. 45,796. Resolutions: Nevill Municipal Drain: plus stone at $12.50 per tonne it it 8.00 " " it 9.00 ► if 9.95 "It 10.00 ton Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute That the tender of Neil Montague Construction Limited in the amount of $44,544. pius $12.50 per tonne for crushed limestone for the construction of the Nevill Drain be accepted...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and seconded by: R. Green That a donation of $100. be made to the Essex County Flood Disaster Relief Committee ....... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That a donation of $400. be made to the Central Ontario Disaster Relief Committee ...... Carried By-laws: #2263 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2263 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held July 18, 1985, be now read a first time...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2263 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2263 be now read a third time and finally passed....... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That this Council now adjourn to meet again on August 1, 1985, at - 7:30 p.m. ........Carried IeLt,, eeve 1814 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario August 1, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Present are Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, R. Green, and R. Sandham. The meeting is called to order by the clerk. Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by; R. Green That in the absence of Reeve Stewart, Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert be appointed acting head of council..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held July 18, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same...... Carried Correspondence: 1) Village of Port Burwell..copy of resolution requesting permissive legislationto allow municipalities to administer their own flood plain management policies 2) George M. Beard..resignation from mairl-Enance position for Corinth street light area 3) Sudbury Region Disaster Relief Fund Committee..request for grant Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. The Reeve of the Village of Vienna has contacted him about proposed work on North Street, the townline between the Village and the Township. He has suggested the and catch basins in the easterly ditch, with Vienna paying 80% of the the and catch basins and 50% of the insjotallation. The clerk is to arrange a meeting between the two councils to further discuss this work. Mr. Gibbons estimates that about 1,000. feet of tile and 7 catch basins are required to provide proper drainage on the newly constructed road at Lot 18, Conc.3/4. Jacks have been installed in the culvert east from the tunnell on the road between Conc. 2/3. Mr. Gibbons has been receiving dust complaints since the weather has been so dry. A public meeting having been advertised on a proposed zone change at Lot 5, in Concession 9, to permit Mr. John Beekman to erect a greenhouse is declared open. Mr. Beekman is the only party to appear, and he being the applica::t is in support of the change. The meeting is declared closed. Mr. Carl Braun meets with Council to report that barriers have been erected at his property at Lot 123 STR, and the dumping along the gulley bank appears to have stopped. He does not feel that the clean up of the dumpi;d materials is his responsibility. Council is already paying for pick up and disposal and is not willing to assume further costs to clean up private property. However, they will authorize the use of trucks for 4 to 5 loads of large items to '.ze removed to the landfill site. Mr.Braun will contact the Ministry of the Environment informing them that he does not consider -the clean up to be his responsibility. Messrs. Gerald Taylor and Russell Dair, representing the Straffordville United Church, meet with Council to propose the rebuilding of the sidewalk along Duke Street, and hard surfacing the shoulder between the present pavement and the new sidewalk. They request that this project be given -consideration for 1986 when the municipality applies for grants under the Ontario Neighbourhood Improvement Program. Wm. Underhill, building inspector, meets with Council to review building matters. The building permits are presented and an application for a loan under the Ontario Home Renewal Program on behalf of Leslie Harding at Lot 16, Conc. 8. Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council to review fire matters. The pagers should arrive in mid-August. A new telephone alerting system is being installed by Amtelecom Inc. Volunteer firemen will be allowed $80. per day plus mileage and lunch for attending fire school in October. Mr. Dennis requests consideration be given to painting the doors on the fire hall which have began to peel 1815 Resolutions: Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute That this Council accept the resignation of George Beard as of the Corinth street lights and express their appreciation many years of service to the community..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the following building permits be approved: caretaker for his Lyle Grant re -roofing $35600. Salick Ram single car garage 25000. Eden Baptist Church re -roof 4,500. Ken Sproul new siding 5,500. Shirley Gaulin new verandah 25000. Butland Farms Ltd. demolish farm buildings 243000. Robert VanWynsberger garage 45000. Ronald Nadeau new siding 43500. Robert Ringland relocate res. 53000. Ernie Eeley re -roof 25800. Harvey Aspden mobile home (Red Oak) 325900. Ronald Haggerty re -roofing 25500. John Kavka garage 3,000. Chris & Wendy Davidson residence 605000. John Townsend storage garage 12-1000. Norma Horarh re -roof 25500. Jack Tompkins residence 455000. Ron Ledoux storage garage 23000. James Calvert swimming pool & deck .4,000. Brian Stewart insulate & siding 10,000. Paul Enns relocate 3 used kilns 55000. Blondeel Nursery Inc. 3 greenhouses 43500. .....................Carried (cancelled) Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That the application of Leslie Harting for a loan under the Ontario Home Renewal Program at Lot 16, Conc. 8, in the amount of $6,000. be approved ....... Carried By-laws: Z132-85 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law Z132-85 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2040 (re. Beekman) be now read a first time...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law Z 132-85 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law Z132-85 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried #2258 Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2258 be now read a third tim:.! and finally passed........ Carried (Nevill Drain) #2264 Moved by: R. Sandham and'Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2264 being a by-law to confirm all actions cf the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held August 1,1985, be now -read a first time..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2264 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2264 be now read a third time and finally passed....... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That general accounts totaling $56,655:49 and road "accounts totaling $56,306.83 be approved; and that this Council now adjourn to meet again on August 15, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. ........Carried Clerk 1816 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario August 15, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Green That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held August 1, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same........ Carried Correspondence: 1) Ministry of Municipal Affairs..approval for continuation of East Elgin Official Plan 2) Richmond Minor Ball Club..request for grant 3) Elgin -St. Thomas Y.M.C.A..comments re. completion of day camp 4) Elgin Land Division Committee..severance application, Donck Farms Ltd. Lots 1 & 2, Conc. 8 5) County Engineer..notification that County will perform labour at the International Plowing Match with borrowed materials from the municipalities 6) Ontario Hydro..information re. the proposed corridor from Bruce plant to London 7) Ontario Flue Cured Tobacco Growers Marketing Board..copy of resolution from Delhi Township requesting support for a national marketing agency Delegations: Tames Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. The excavating for the installation of the new culvert at Lots 20& 21 in Conc. 3 in about half completed. Recent heavy rains are presenting a problem with bank slippage. The culvert and other required materials are at the site. Mr. Gibbons is to supply some snow fencing for useoat the International Plowing Match in September. A meeting has been arranged with the Natural Resource Gas Limited person for August 16, at 9: a.m. at V. Chute's residence to discuss moving of the lines along the Third Conc. road to allow for some construction. Mr. Gibbons has met with representatives of Spriet Engineering Ltd. who are designing the culvert requirements for the work on North Street in the Village of Vienna, and will be Raking recommendations for reconstruction of that street. Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council to report on fire matters. Mr. Robt. Grant, deputy Chief, has indicated that he will be retiring from that position in the near future. Mr. Dennis is to make recommendations to Council of those who are qualified to succeed him. He also reports that the pagers are scheduled for shipment on August 16th. Resolutions: Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That a grant of $100. be made to the Richmond Minor Ball Club for 1985.. ......Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That this Council has no objections to the application for severance of Donck Farms Ltd. at Lots 1 & 2, Conc. 8, #E 68/85..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That this Council supports the resolution of the Township of Delhi in petitioning the Federal Cabinet to approve a National Agency for the marketing of flue cured tobacco at the earliest possible date.... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green That the Treasurer be authorized to petition the Ministry of Transportation & Communisations for an interim payment of subsidy on road expenditures made in 1985..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the following applications for tile drainage loans be approved: C. D. Phillips Ltd., Lot 14, Conc. 9, $4,800. C. D. Phillips Ltd., Lot 10, Conc. 9, 4,800. ...Carried The regt:lar meeting of Bayham Township M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve R. Green and R. Sandham in attendance. Council Chambers Straf f ordvil le , Ontario September 5, 1985 Council is held this evening. Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute, Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute .That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held August 15, and special netting held August 19, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's f;ignature authorized on same.... Carried Correspondence: 1) Ministry of the Environment.. request to clean up illegal dump sire on road allowance between Lots 3 & 4, in Conc:. 1 2) Dr. C.S. Baldvin..request to have road improvements on the 7th., and 10th. lines 3) Natural Resource Gas Ltd..ccnfirmation of work at in Conc. 3 Lots 22 through 27, 4) Ontario Hydro..cost estimate for relocating pole cin road between Lots 20 & 21, in Conc. 3 5) Ministry of Agriculture & Food..request to support World Food Day on October 16, 1985 6) Douglas Howard --inquiry as to status of sand removal at Lot 17, Cent. 3 7) Robert Grant.. resignation from volunteer fire department 8) Ministry of Municipal Affairs..approval of $4,000. grant under Municipal Action '85 Program 9) Land Division Cornmittee..severance application..Alphonse & Mary Laemers 10) Land Division Comniittee..severance application..Alphonse & Mary Laemers Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. The culvert has been installed on the road between Lots 20 & 215 in Conc. 3, and the water diverted to flow through the culvert. If the top plates of the old culvert are removed and the culvert filled and compacted, it will not bie necessary to relocate the hydro pole'tcorrespondence No. 4) at a cost of over $1,600. Council authorizes Mr. Gibbons to proceed in this manner. With the recent rain, a washout has been started in the Beattie sideroad near the old dumping site. It may be necessary to place catchLasins and tile to correct this problem. Because of the shortage of funds, it is now necessary to lay off the temporary employees. t Robert MC.Caig, representing Advance Container Ltd., meets with Council to discuss problems at the transfer station. The Reeve: has received several complaints indicating that the station should be open longer hours. Also, the contaiTiers are not being removed quickly enough when filled. It is decided that the station will be opened 5 days each week from 7: a.m. to 8: p.m. for a 30 day try out at no extra expense except labour. The situation will then be reviewed with Mr. McCaig when it will be possible to have increased usage and tonnage figures available. This is the second year of a five year contract. Hugh Ketchabaw, drain inspector, meats with Council to review drainage matters. The Nevill Drain construction is 95`iL completed. Repairs by the contractor are necessary at the school yard on the recently completed Eden Drain. Repairs to the Bartley Drain are scheduled to start on Sept. 9th. Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council to review fire matters. With the resignation of Robt. Grant from the department, he is recommending that Merlyn Norris be appointed Deputy Chief, and Max Wolfe be appointed Captain. Council will consider these recommendations at the next meeting. The pagers are now in use and appear to be working satisfactorily. Wm. Underhill, Building Inspector, me,:!ts with Council to present his building report. A septic tank has been located on the property of Geo. Gilvesy which does not belong to him. The ownership is unknown. The clerk is to contact our solicitor to see if there is any liability to the municipality and the health unit to see if they can determine ownership. 6 1819 Resolutions: Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That Douglas Howard bE' paid the sum of $160. for sand removed at Lot 17, Conc. 3, for road purposes ...... Cvrried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute Th:3t the resignation of R+..bt:. Grant from the fire department be accepted with regret..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Co�:ncil objects to the se,rerance applications of Alphon;4e & Mary I_aemers at Lots 12 & 13, Conc. 2, being applications E 82/85 and E 03/85 as the property is not properly zoned for the intended use ... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the tender of Theo Vandenberh Constr. Inc. for the Underhill. Bridge widening in the amoi„nt of $39,960. be accepted..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and That the following bi,ildi ng Vivian Norman Dianne & Stewart Hutchinson Ron Herbert Ivan Weber Robert Bradt Rober Mcrin John Nasswett:er John Nasswetter Ivan Weber Robert Bartlett John Schafer & Cincy Webb Clarence Archer Underhill Farm Supplies Ltd S►=conded by: R. Green permits be approved: ho, -,.;e renovation & addition $5,000. new garage 135300. storage building 21000. farm storage building 59000. iiew residence 70,000. reside -ice addition 7,000. mobile triler bunk house 10,000. 2 used bulk kilns 33,000. barr, -,-arc' manure pit 3,50 storage building 23000. new resid-­nce 25, 9('0. garage addition 5,000. . office addition 101000. ...........................Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That the application of Verschueren Farms Ltd. for a tile drainage loan at Lots 7 & 8, Conc. 10, in the amount of $:.4,400. be approved...Carried #2266 By-laws: Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: R. Green And resolved that By-law No. 2266 being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute an Agreement with the Ministry of Municip<11 Affairs under the Action `85 Program be now read a first time.... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 22h6 be ncow read a second time..... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law Nc . 2266 be now read. a third t ime aYid finally passed..... Carried #226” Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2267 being a by-law to confirm By--l;iw No. 2141 authorizing the Reeve and Clerk to execute a Franchise Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Bayham and Natural Resource Gas Limited be now read a first time...... Carried Moved by: R. Green and seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2267 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: Vi Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert - And resolved that By-law No. 2267 be now read a third time and finally passed ...... Carried #2268 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2268 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the mi:!eting held SeptembE:r FJ5, 1985, and special meeting held August 19, 1985, be now read a first time ... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2268 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: R. Green and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2268 be now read a third time and finally passed....... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That general account totaling $39,147.31 and road accounts totaling $44,133.39 1820 be approved; end that this Council now adjourn to meet again on September 19, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. ........Carried f Clerk Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario September 19, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillor V. Chute in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held September 5, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same..... Carried Correspondence: 1) Ontario Provincial Police..survey regarding municipal emergency plans 20 Ontario Municipal Board..copy of letter +tb Wilf C. Pearson re. zoning appeal Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to report on road matters. He has met with J. Spriet, engineer, regarding the washout problem at Lot 114, STR (Beattie sideroad). He recommends a 10 inch solid steel pipe with 2' x 2' catchbasins on each side of the road, the pipe should extend to the bottom of the gulley. Other construction is progressing satisfactorily Harold Dennis, fire chief, meets with Council on fire matters. Resolutions: Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute That Merlin Norris be appointed deputy fire chief at an annual salary of $3,800., effective September 16, 1985....... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That Max Wolfe be appointed captain on the volunteer fire department effective September 16, 1985.... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; V. Chute That the clerk be instructed to commence proceedings to close the following road allowances: 1) through Lots 129 and 130 between Concessions 6 and 7 20 part of Second Street in the Village of Eden easterly from Hwy # 19 .... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; V. Chute That the tender of Carolyn Dennis for the Canon NP70 copier in the amount of $165. be accepted..... Carried By-laws: #2269 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2269 being a by-law to provide for the maintenance of the Adler, Arn, Bartley, Benner, Berdan-Cheesman, Bryant, Carnes, Carruthers, Casser, Chalk, Cheesman, Coomber 'A', Coomber 'B'. Coomber 'F', Csinos, Deli, Emerson, Fearnley, Fisher, Grigg, Hampton, Kapin, Pearson, Mitts, No.l, Phillips, Ramsey, Scanlan, Schooley, Stewart, Todd, Winter'(Bayham),' Winter (Houghton) Municipal Drains and to raise the sum of $11,417.86 to pay therefor be now read a first time.... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2269 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2269 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried 1821 #2270 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By --law No. 2270 being a bylaw to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held September 19, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2270 be now read a second time.,...Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2270 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That this Council now adjourn to meet again on October 3, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. ..........Carried • Clerk Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario October 3, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute and R. Sandham in attendance. Movpd by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held September 19, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same. One moment's silence is observed in memory of our late councillor, Ronald A. Green, who served as Councillor from 1968-74, as Deputy Reeve during 1975-76 and Reeve 1977-80 returning as Councillor from 1981 until his death on September 25 1985. Correspondence: 1) Twp. of Onondaga..request to endorse resolution to make provision of municipal records available in language other than English optional with each municipality 2) Employment & Immigration.. acknowledgement of application for premium reduction for unemployment insurance 3) Hon. John Wise, M.P..acknowledgement of resolution supporting a national flue -cured tobacco marketing agency *o.4) Ministry of agriculture & Food..verification that drainage accounts co " are in order 0 O Delegations: v The culvert installation at Lots 20/21, Conc. 3, has been completed (n aa)except for topsoil & seeding the slope and the road needs additional o .gravel. Some work has been done for the replacement of the gas line on the .n M+road between Concession 3 & 4. Mr. Gibbons is not sure if the new line � W has been connected yet. Catch basins and tile are required for the road at Lot 17, Con. 3/4. VanDenBurgh Construction will be starting the work Non the Underhill Bridge widening on October 7. The beam delivery is not expected until November 5th. Hugh Ketchabaw, drain inspector, reports on drainage matters. Repair work is being carried out on the Stewart Drain and he will be having some brush removed from the Casier Drain. Mr. & Mrs. E. DeBlair, J. Simmons and Ms. Lena Wilson are present and the report of the Braun Drain is reviewed. The parties are in agreement with the report, and the by-law will be presented during this meeting. Harold Dennis, fire chief, reports on fire matters. 1822 Wm. Underhill, building inspector, meets with Council to report on building matters. He has photocopiesdseveral historical pictures from a collection of Mr. Croft Garnham. He suggests that the pictures be reproduced by ahotog pher and placed in an archive file in the office. Resolutions: Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: That the following building permits be John Peidl relocate existing Roger Ferguson residence addition John Beeckman greenhouse Jim Veen new residence Andy Nagy steel storage barn Antoon Donck residence entrance Henry Harder storage building V. Chute approved: residence $9,000. 4,000. 9,000. 60,000. 18,000. addition 6,000. 1,200. ...........Carried By-laws: #2271 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2271 being a by-law to impose a special annual drainage rate upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act, be now read a first time..... Carried -% Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2271 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2271 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried #2272 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2272 being a bylaw to provide for a drainage works in the Township of Bayham (Braun Drain) be now read a first time..Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2272 be now read a second time and provisionally passed...... Carried #2273 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute An& resolved that By-law No. 2273 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 9-232 providing for the construction of the Eden Municipal Drain and for levying assessments thereto be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2273 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2274 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried #2274 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2274 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held October 3, 1985, be now read a first time...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2274 be now read a second time.... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2274 be now read a third time and finally passed..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That general accounts totaling $411,623.04 and road accounts totaling $53,635.79 be approved; and that this council now adjourn to meet again on October 17, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. ......Carried 1823 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario October 17, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve and Councillors V. Chute and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and seconded by: R. Sar.dham That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held October 31 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same..... Carried Correspondence: 1) Ministry of Municipal Affairs.. invitation to submit application for Ontario Neighbourhood Improvement Program grant 2) Tillsonburg Tri -County Agricultural Society..invitation to participate in awards banquet 3) R. A. McCaig..status of use at transfer station since increase �n,_-- hours that station ts,.apen-11 Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to report on road matters. He :.nquires as to the feasibility of having snow removal on the roadbetween Concessions 3 & 4, to Lot 4, done by Riverbend Farms again this year. The cost of moving equipment to clear this short stretch of road is expensive for the benefits. Mr. Gibbons will arrange to have a representative of the farm come to Council for further discussion. There is a need to purchase additional snow fence. Council suggests that about $1,000. be spent, and that some plastic fence be purchased to see if it will perform as well as wood. Topsoil and sod have been dug ped over the culvert on the road through Conc. 3, and Mr. Gibbons will be placing more as this settles. He has checked with a representative of Natural Resource Gas Ltd. and the line has been replaced on the road be'ween Concessions 3 & 4. Resolu-tions : Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by; V. Chute That Business Computer Services be enganed to prepare interim and final tax bills for 1986..... Carried By-laws: #2275 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And rt: -solved that By-law No. 2275 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham at the meeting held October 1.7, 198:, be now read a first time.... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2275 be now read a second Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2275 be now read a third passed...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: That this meeting of Council now adjourn 1965, at 10:00 a.m......... Carried VWW464 MY J. Volkaert to meet again time.... Carried time and finally on November 7, Clerk 4 1824 NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS, 1985 Pursuant to The Municipal Elections Act, nominations for the positions of Reeve, Deputy Reeve:, and three Councillors for the Rownship of Bayham, one Trustee to the Elgin County Board of Education and one Trustee to the Elgin County Roman Catholic Separate School Board representing the Municipalities of BayhLm, Port Burwell and Vienna are accept=ed by the Clerk up to 5; pm. on Nomination Day. (October 21, 1985) At the close of nominations, the following persons are certified by the Clerk as filing correct nomination papers, and therefore qualifyii»g as candidates. Reeve.............Max Stewart, Joe Volkaert Deputy Reeve ...... D. Vane Chute Councillor ........ Gerald Nelles, Ronson Sand:.am, Mike Perovich, Dsnny Deplancke, Larry Pressey, John Nezezon, Lewis Acre, Bruce Volkaert, Erie Schuurman Elgin R.C.S.S. Board ... John Engelhardt Elgin Bd. of Education.Robert Howey At 5: p.m. on October 22nd., all nominees had left their names i nomination except Bruce Volkaert, who had resigned by affidavit. I, Jack Petrie as Returning Officer for the Township of Bayham hereby declare:: D. Vane Chute elected Deputy Reeve by acclamation John Engelhardt elected Trustee to the Elgin R.C.S.S. Board by acclamation Robert Howey elected Trustee to the Elgin Board of Education by acclamation. J. Petrie Clerk & Returning Officer November 12, 1985 Polling is held in the Township of Bayham For the offices of Reeve and three Councillors with the following results Reeve: Max Stewart 643 Jr,seph Volkaert 495 Councillors: Lewis Acre 191 Danny Deplancke 265 Gerald Nelles 465 John Nezezon 558 Mike PE rovi. ch 253' Larry Pre s s ey 149 Ronson Sandham 587 Eric Schuurman 201 I, Jack Petrie, Returning Officer for the Township of Bayham hereby declare: Max Stewart elected Reeve of the Township of Bayham Rom -on Sandham, John Nezezon and Gerald Nelles elected Councillors for the Township of Bayham- 1158 ayham.1158 electors from a list of 2964 be=ing 39.07% cast ballots. J. A. e. C' eturning Officer 1825 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario Novemter 7, 1985 The regular meeting of Council is held this m.;,rning. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Rc_�eve J. Volkaert and Councillors V. Chute and P. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. C11ute and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the minutes of the regular meet -'ng of Council held October 17, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same...... Carried Reeve Stewart declares a conflict of interest in severance aFplications being correl,4pondence items 15 and 16. Correspondence: 1) County of Elgin..letter of appreciation for part�cipat-lon in the International Plowing Match 2) County of Elgin Engineer..announceme)t` of grader school in Elgin on May 12 to 14, 1986 � 3) County of Elgin Engineer..e;fplanation of County winter control polic l -es 4) St. Thomas Sanitary Collect -ion Services Lt6..rov;ew of transfer station vclune with increased hours 5) Ministry of Hou:;ing..request for information on grant applications for 1 S 86-8 .' 6) Ministry of Tran.spc�rtation & Communications(K. Kleinsteiber)..comments on Underhill Bridge and alternate construction proposals 7) Ministry of Transportation & Commun'.cations ( K. Kleinsteibi;r) . . comments on fill over culvert at Lots 20/21, Conc. 3 8) Kenneth R. Everitt..appeal ag&inst assessment on Braun Drai7i 9) Township of Delhi..request to appoint raember to a committee to meet with federal and provinciEl ministers re. taxation eti.. 10) Town of Durham..request to endorse --e:;olution to prchibit strikes or lcck-oats of teachers 11') Township of Puslinch..re quest to endorse resolution re. a municipal le\�y on aggregate ext: -actions 12) Alphonse Laemers..request to rezone property at Lot 13, Conc. 2 13) Terry Cox..petition for mun'cipal drain at Lots 116-117, N.T.R. 14) Elg'n Land Division Comrnittee..severance application..D. & R. Yallop 15) Elgin Land Division Corrmittee..severance application..M. & M. Scewart 16) Elgin Land Division Committee..severance application..M. & M. Stewart Delegations: James Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to review road matters. He will be placing a gravel top on the road over the newly installed culvert on the road bf:tween Lots 20 F- 21 in Conc. 3. Due to the necessity of changing the specifications for the Underhill Bridge, it is not determined whether or not that structure will be completed in 1985. Mr. Gibbons reports that he has broken a gas line on the Third Conc. road in a location where it had been reported that the liite had been moved. Harold Dennis, fire chief, meet, with Council to review fire matters. The rescue van was damaged at a fire on October 26th. Damage amount:: to about $500. This is the ded;:.ctible on our policy. It is decided to make other rVirs to the bogy when these repairs are made. Robert McCaig, representing St. Tromas Sanitary Collection Services Ltd., meets with Council to review transfer station volumes. August had an increase of 5 loads before increased hours of. operation. September had an incrEase of 2 loads.after increased hours and October :showed an increaseof 6 loads. It is suggested that brush be Filed separately and a chipper rented as required. Also, consideration Tright be given to full supervision 3 days each week, altercating the days. Mr. McCaig will provide a cost estimate for a shelter for such an employee. Court of Revision: (Braun D--ai.n) Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: :. Volkaert That this Council now adjourn to sit as Court of Revision to hear appeals against Essessments on the Braun Drain ...... Carried John Spriet, representing Spriet Associates is in attendance and the 1826 appeal as receiw from Mr. Kennett: Everitt is reviewed. Tt is agreed that Mr. Everitt's assessment be reduced by $30. a.nd that Spriet engineering fees would be reduced by $30. Moved by: J. Vol-kaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the assessment of Mr. Ken Everitt be reduced to $30. on the Braun Drain....... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That this Coijrt of Revision now adjourn..... Carried Resolutions: Moved by: J. Volkaert and Second d by: V. Chute That this Council. advise the Ministry of Housing that an ar-plication for a grant under the Ontario Neighbourhood Improvement Program will be made for the year 1986-87 ...... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That Vane Chute be appointed to represent the Township of Bayham on a committee to meet with Federal and ProvinciEl Ministers to attempt'to resolve the: present tobacco marketing situation..... Carried ~' Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute That this Council suy-port the resolution of the Town of Eurham in :_equesting the Province of Ontario to amend the School Boards and Teachers Collective Negotiations Act to provide that where an agreement cannot be negotiated between a bargaining unit of a tearhe_r's federation and a chool board, the matter shall be resolved by binding arbitration.... .......Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute That the petition for drainage as presented by TE!rry Cox at Lots 116 & 117, N.T.R. be referred to the Ministry of Natural Resource's and the Long Point Region Conservation Au`ho:-ity for comment...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and That the application of lands from Al (park) to our planning consultants meeting to consider scsme Seconded by: J. Volkaert Alphonse Laemers to rezone_ a portion of his Rt.ral Residential be accepted and referred to for by-law preparation, and that the public be set for December 19th., at 8:00 p.m ... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert That this Council objects to the severance proposal of David Yallop & Ruth Yal.lop at Lot 22, Conc. 9, being aFplication #E 116/85 as the property is not properly zoned...... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council objects to the severance proposal of H. Marc Stewart & Mona M.P. StE:wart: at Lot 73, N.G. , being application #E 120/85 as the property is not properly zoned and does not meet the separation requirements from a livestock operation ...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council objects to the severar".ce proposal. of Ii. Mai- Scewa,".t bt-ir.g part of Lot 12, N.G.. being application #E 121/85, as the property is not properly zoned..... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council support the formation of a Block Parent's Program for the hamlets of Straffordville and Eden, and that permiswion to erect signs for this program be requested from M.T.C. ....Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chate That the application of. Harry & Urace Schipper for a ril.c drainage Loan at Lots 110 & 111, Conc. 7, in the amount to $133000. be approved. ......Carried By-laws : #2276 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2276 being a by-law to impose a special annual drainage rate upon land in respect of which money is burrowed under the Tile DrainageAct be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By-law No. 2276 be now read a second time..... Carried it 1827 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By --law No. 2276 be now read a third time and finally passed ...... Carried #2277 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: J. Volkaert And resolved that By-law No. 2=77 being a by-law to confirm all actions of the Council of the To-.tinshlp of Bayham at the meeting held November ? , 1985, be not, read a first time .... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that By ---law No. 2277 be now read a second time..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute AUd -resolved that By-law No. 2277 be now read a third time and finally passed....... carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: Volkaert That general accounts totaling $69,179.51 and road accounts totaling $21,021.09 be approved and that this Council now adjourn to mE!et again on November 21; at 7:30 p.m ....... Carried Rt� eve: Clerk Council Chambers '.13traffordvI.1le, Ontario Novembe Y- 21 , 1985 The re;ular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy-RE!eve J. Velkaert and Councillors V. Chute and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham 'Lhat the minutes of the regular meeting of Coijncil held November T,. 1c85, having been examsned by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature aut'horize'd on c-ame..... Carried Corresponeence : 1) Village of Omemee .. request to endorE a resolution requesting Provincial funds to as.,:ist in training ald equipment for volunteer fire departments 2) Dong Point Region Const,rvotion Authori ty.. preli rtinilry budget for 1976 3) Ministry of Agriculture & Food..renoval of allocation restrictions for tile drainage, loans for 1985-8#� 4i Township of Malahide..copy of letter to Ontario Energy Board expressing concern regarding tax arreO-rs of N.R.G. Ltd. Delegations: James Gibbons, road superirtendent, meets W.th Council to report on road matters. He has found it necessary to temporarily close the Beattie -sideroad because of a severe washout which cannot be fixed until drier weather. The contractor has started work on the Underhill Bridge. The problem with leaks in the municipal gar«ge roof has been fixed. However, the repairs sre not permanent and futh.: r work will have to be don•: in 1986. A meeting with N.R.G. Ltd . for replacing gas lines on the 3rd. Conc. road has been set up for November 25th. Wm. Underhill, building inspector, meets with Co-Jncil to review building matters. Permit value for 1985 is $832,000. which is down considerably from previous years. Councillor Vane Chute of Concerned Tobacco to attempt to resolve reports on rhe first meeting of the Committee Area Municipalities to which he has been appointed the present marketing problem. Resolutions: Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That this Council endorse the resolution of the Council of the Village of Omemee in pet-t3oning the Ministry of Health to protide funding to municipalit'-es with vo'_untE!er fire departments who have diversified their services to include C.P.R., first Aid, auto extrication and traffic control...... Carried M(;ved by: J. Volkae:: t and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the following building permits be approved: Ronald B1 ondeel house additi (in 10153000. John Nezezon new farri residence 752000. Jakob M. Fehr garage addition 30,000. Honore Vanacke-.- house siding 4, 000. Dan DeClo s t barn renovations 41000. ........Carried , By --laws #2275 Moved by: T. Vol kae-rt ar:d Seconded by: V. Chute txdd resolved that By --law No. 2275 be now read a third time and finally passed (Braun Drain)....... Carried Tenders for the construction of the Braun Drain are opened Karl Rothenberg Ltd. $418G6.75 D. Ste-vens Drainage 51037.00 Moved by: J. Volkaert and Secont-3ed by: R. Sandham That tl-e tender of Karl Rothenhe& Limited for the construction of the Braun Drain in the amount o $4, 81:6.75 be accepted ..... Carried #2278 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2278 being a by --law to confirm all act 7 ons of the Council of the Tcunshi p of Bayham at the meeting held November 21; 195, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaext and Seconded by: V. Chute: And resolved that By-law No. 2278 be now read a second rime..... Carried Moved by: J. Volkaert and Seconded ty7 R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2278 be now read a third time and finally passed...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded That this Council now adjourn to at 10:00 a.m........Carried M/A // i _'�� .; I . by: J. Volkaert meet again on December 5, 1985, Clerk WOW Council Chambers S:.raffordville, Ontario December 5, 198-50 The regular meeting of Baytiam Township Council is held this morning. This being the inaugu-r al meet: -ng of Council, the members subscribe their oath and declaration of office. Reeve M. Stewart presides w-T-th Deputy Reeve V. Chute and Councillors C. Nelles, J. Nezezon and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: R. Sandham and Second -d by: V. Chute That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held November 21, 198', having been ey4mi-ned by the membe r: s are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same...... Carried Reeve Stewart addresses the meeting welcoming the members with a special welcome to the new members. He suggests that ce 5 yc:•ar road prcgram be initiated for road upgrading. The e).isting and outdated emergency plan should be revised. Thi_ property standards by-law which has been previov.ry`\ consieered should again be studied. It is expected that the of.fic at plan revision:. will be completed and passed by Council shortly. The zoning by-law will have to be revised and brought into conformity with with the plan. Councillor:. Nelles declares a conflict of interest with the insurance proposal iti ccrresponden.-e item #3; and Deputy Re -eve Chute declares a conflict of interest in the matter of employment cf Mr. Terry Allin. Correspondence: 1) Long Paint Region Conservat-i on Authori.t-y..informati.on on high water levels in the Great Lakes 2) County of Elgin.. Erigineer.. report on culvert conditions and inspections 3) Citadel Assurance Co..of-fer of t-_avel accident insurance for municiFal councillors 4) Elgin County Laid Division Committee.. severance applicat--on..R. VanLeeuwen 5) Elgin County Land Division Committee.. W. Gibbons 6; Ministry of Municipal Affairs..notice of no,,- councilloif seminars 7) Albert Paquet:te..tine change application at Lot 4 & 5, Hwy. 19, Plan 265 Delegations: Jas. Gibbons, road superintendent, meets with Council to report on road matters. He hcas reviewed the letter from the county engineer and will be rE!gularl-y inspecting those listed culverts. Pe has had a washout of the roadway at Lot 17, Conc. 3/4, whereby the new fill has collapsed downstream. Gravel is tc. be placed on the road b+,twoen N.G 7 Con. 8, and at the at Lot 16, south from #? Highway. He suggests that fir. Terry Allirt who has been hired temporarily for seesonal work be considered for permanent emp1. oyt ;ent . Mr. Albert Paquette meets with Council to elaborate on his application for zone change; correspondence #7, from residential to a commercial use. Hugh Ketc:habaw, drain inspector, meets with Council to report on drainage matters. The outlet for the St-=af fordville is in need of repay rs . Be cause of the excessive rains it is suggested that temporary repairs be dc;ne. now and permanent repairs completed next summer when the graound has dried. Because of the nature of the equipment required, it is suggested that the road department make the i epairs at the drain e5cpease . Mr. Gerry Taylor meets with Council to explain 'conflict, -of interest' insurance to the now members. It is dec;ded to have a reltiew of the in'su-rarce portfolio on March 6th. Pars. Joy Johnson meets with Council to request information on severance proceedures. H.3 -:-old Dennis, fire chief, meets w1 th Council to review fire matters. He requests consideration he given to the purchase of insulated coveralls for the fire fighters. He is to get further information an<< prices and report:: hack. to Council. He is also expo-rienc:ing transmission trombl.e with the tanker. 1.830 Mr. Bruce Vol.kaert meets with Council to the roof at the muni c i r►i,1 garage. It is be $3,164. if a silver coloured material colour is required. This cost is for the five year maintenance policy supplied in present a prc,duct for coating estimated that the cost will is used or $4,918. if another material only. There ss a lieu of guarantee. Sgt. Ron Cu-rtis and Const. Joe Martin of the Tillsonbur O.P.P. detachment meet with Council to re•)iew the responsibility ante. liability of cwners of pt:.blic halls when special occasion permits are issued. They also comment that there has been no cause for their services at the communit; centre and that it appears to be well run. Messrs. K. C. Em-�-rson, R. Thurston and D. Brackenbu:ry meet with Council regarding the rebuilding of North Street in Vienna. Drainage and catch basins are estimated at $5,442, plus engineering. This cost is for material only. They suggest that the Village will purchase these materials in 1985, and the Township install them in 1986. The costs be apportioned 50/50 for the portion of the road abutting Bayham. Messrs. Albert Knabb and Max Behrens, representing the Farmer's Liason Committee, meets with Council and prt-snt a brief which requests a moritorium on forclosures of farm properties by all lending instit_ut :ons. They request the moral support, understanding and dialogue of and with farmers ire financial troub'e. They suggest that a resolution of support for the committee be considered by Council. Meetings to further discuss their proposals are scheduled at R(:c.ne%- on December 9, St. Thomas on December 10 and Aylmer on December 11. Resolutions Moved by: R. Sandham sand Seconded by: J. Nezezc;n That this Council objects to the severance p--oposal of Reinie. VL'nl.eeuwen # E 127/85, at Lot 4, Conc. 9, as the parcel to be severed is too close to an e:(isting livestock oFeration. , .Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: 0. Nezezon That this Council objects to the severance proposal of William and 61 Innis Gibbons, being part of I.ot 111, Conc. 6. # E 125/85, as this would remove the only farmhouse on this property and the separation distance from the existing corn drier is less thdo that provided in our zoning by --law ....... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the application of. Albert Paquette for a zone change from Hamlet Residential to Hamlet Commert:itil E -t Lots 4 & 5 & part: 28, Plan 205, to provide for an auto electric shop be accepted and the public meeting to consider same be set for January 16, 11,86, at 8:00 p.m .... Carried Moved by: J. Nezezon and Seconded by: R. Sandham That Te-rry A11 in be ri:ngaged as a permane-nC emi:lc►yee on the road department, effective January 1, 1986...... Carried Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the following; building permits be approved: Christine Anderson residence repairs .fire) $28,686. Zy munt Dygos garage addition to residence 4, 000.... Carried By-laws: #2279 Moved by: R. Sandham and Secc,nded by: G. Nelles And resolved that By --law No. 2279 brirg a by-law to close and stop up and sell part of Second Street, er+st of Main Street on Registered Plan No. 113 for the Hamlet of Eden be nuw read a first time .... Carried Moved by: G. Nelles a d Seconded by: J. Nezezon And resolved that By-law No. ?279 be now read a second time.... Carried Voved by: V. Chute and Seconded by: R. Sandham And resolved that By-law No. 2279 be now read a third time and finallly passed:........Carried #2280 Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by:G. Nelles And resolved that By --law Nc:. 2280 beim; a by-law to close and stop up and sell part of the road allowance in Lots 129 ar.d 130, between concessions 6 and 7, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: G. Nelles And I:esolved that By-law No. 2280 be now read a second time .... Catried 1831 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: G. Nelles And resolved that By-law No. 2280 bb now read a thitd passed..... Carried �inle and finally #2281 Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute And resolved that Ey--Icaw No. 2281 being a by-law to confirm .:.11 actions of the Council of the Township of Bayham Cat the meeting held December 5, 1985, be now read a first time..... Carried Moved by: G. Nelles acid Seconded by: R. Sandham „nd resolved that B)--•lc-ew No. 2281 be now react a :second Moved by: G. Nelles and Seconded by: J. Nezeazor► Arad resolved that By-law No. 22M be now read a third passed ..... Ca= -lied time ... Carried time and finally Moved by: B. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That general accounts totaling $6_,,217j../'1 and road accounts totaling $24,742-1.48 be approved; and that this Council now ad o::.rn to meet agc.in on December- 19, 1985 at 7:30 p.m.. ..Carried Reeve Clerk Council Cham'.)ers Straffordville, ontario December 11, 1985 . A special meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening for t1w. purpose of nia!< ing arpointm.:►nts al ,d o: her matters not completed at the regular meeting; held Decem'.)er 5th. Reeve M. Stewart p--esides with Councillors G. Nelles, J. Nezezon and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: J. Nezezon and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the following appointment's to the several beards in r�--,d `or the Township of Bc-iybam for three year terms. commen.:. ing December f,, 11-185, be approved: Str-afford-!ill a Cemerety Board+ H. Dennis, M. Mitchell and Gerry N(-:: les and that G. Taylor be arii ointed to replace the unexpired port_ on of Fred Le s ter' s appointpze,ftr Eden Cemetery Board+ W. Baldw .n and G. F:ackus with Re,.-. L. Hurlbert appointed for one yeor Guysbo)-(j Cemetery Boards- Robt . Ball and Mcarion Knowles Dobbie Cemetery Board- J. Tupper and J. Elliott Calton Cemetery Boy{rd+ A. Ken) iedy Edison Cemetery Boards• J. Petrie Old Part Burwell Cemetery e,ry Bc ard+ W. Mot thews and Wm. Hollywood Light Cemetery Board- D. Babcock i nd W. Ball Smuck Cemetery Board+ Ruth Lecke r Bayham West Cemetery Brard+ K. Benner Bayham Indte:i`ri al Committee+ J. Volkaert, J. Calvert and' R. Phillip:; Eden Comr.unity Centre Board•r.Jennie Hurlhe-r t and P. Ketchabaw .......Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: J. Nezezon That the following appointments to the several boards in and for the Township of Bayham for a one year term commencing December 1, 1985, be approved: Bayham Parks, Recreation & Community Centres Board+ M. Stewart, R. Sandham, V. Chute, M. Schafer, W. Bates, G. Beard, E. Matschke, J. DeClercq, D. Norris, J. Barclay & L. Locker Long Point Region Conservation Authority+ R. Sandham Elgin Farm Safety Council+ D. Pittock Local Agricultural Manpower Board+ V. Chute with J. Nezezon as alternate ......Carried V 1832 Moved by: J. Nezezon and Seconded by: G. Nelles That adjusments be made in taxes in accordance with appeals received and assessments provided by the Regional Assessment Commissioner .... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: G. Nelles That Spriet Associates be appointed to prepare a report on the petition for drainage as presented by Terry Cox at Lots 116 & 117, N.T.R. ...Carried Moved by: J. Nezezon and Seconded by: R. Sandham That the members of Council be constituted as a drainage Court of Revision under the Drainage Act; and that Vane Chute is hereby appointed chairman of the said court..... Carried Moved by: G. Nelles and Seconded by: R. Sandham That this Council express their appreciation ~o the volunteer fire department for the fine manner in which they have performed their duties during the past year..... Carried Moved by: G. Nelles and Seconded by: J. Nezezon That this Council express their appreciation to Reeve Stewart for the fine manner in which he has conducted the business of the municipality during the past year...... Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: G. Nelles That the following payments for extra services be M. Stewart Reeve $400. J. Volkaert Deputy Reeve 350. V. Chute Councillor 300. R. Green Councillor 300. R. Sandham Councillor 300. J. Petrie Clerk-Tkeas. 300. V. Petrie Deputy Clerk-Treas. 250. J. Gibbons Road Superintend. -int 250. L. Moor. Office Clerk 200. made in 1985: .......Carried Moved by:*G. Nelles and Seconded by: J. Nezezon That this special meeting of Council now adjourn.....Carried Reeve Clerk Tax Adjustments per resolution passed above.- ROLL bove:ROLL NO. NAME MONTHS ASSESSMENT TAX ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS 1985 Assessment Review Board 1-067 Donald Mathews 12 95 23.74 3-090 Robert Leighfield 12 371 92.76 4-010 Brauns Green Acres Ltd 12 212 53.01 4-222 Dewey Vallee 12 220 56.88 5-012 Michael hanek 12 317 79.25 5-036 Michael Weber 12 636 158.99 6-066 Lloyd Cowan 12 260 65.01 6-090 Walter Ghesquiere 12 318 79.50 8-049 John Heagle 12 424 106.00 $ 715.14 1985 Tax Adjustments (496) 1-056 Martin Barkman 8 560 93.28 1-104 George Csakli 6 55 6.86 2-065 Juan Reddekopp it 409 93.72 2-082 Butland Farms Ltd 5 1265 131.75 2-092 Butlands Farms Ltd 12 425 106.23 2-133 H. Engeneski Lumber Ltd 7 850 123.97 2-157 Joe Cnockaert 8 53 8.80 2-157 Joe Cnockaert 4 392 32.32 contin 1833 1985 Tax Adjustments (496) continued........ ROLL NO. NAME MONTHS ASSESSMENT TAX ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS 2-179 John Nezezon 5 100 10.40 2-192 Wilk Farms Ltd 5 265 27.60 3-071 Sjoerd Hoogsteen 9 424 79.56 3-124 Mitchell Farms Ltd 8 1060 176.64 4-095 Michelle Brown Szorenyi 8 583 96.08 5-007 Robert VanWynsberghe 3 189 11.85 5-075 Mildred Wallington 8 315 52.48 5-136 Ralph Vuylsteke 9 106 19.89 8-083 Brian Hamilton 7 806 117.53 8-103 Stalter Creek Farms Ltd 10 530 110.40 $1299.36 1985 Tax Adjustments 4-205-00-0001 Norris & Carroll 7.3 690 130.54 1-093-00-0002 Steve Horton 12 205 60.28 4-180-00-0011 Geddes 12 1780 541.49 4-180-00-0012 Geddes 12 100 30.42 762.73 1984 Tax Adjustments 4-180-00-0012 Geddes 8.2 125 24.39 4-180-00-0011 Geddes 8.221 1720 335.50 $-359:8cJ 1983 Tax Adjustments 6-074-01-0002 Douglas Walters 1982 Tax Adjustments 10 5-030-00 VanHappen 2.92 111 1090 21.77 55.33 1834 Council Chambers Straffordville, Ontario December 19, 1985 The regular meeting of Bayham Township Council is held this evening. Reeve M. Stewart presides with Deputy Reeve V. Chute and Councillors G. Nelles, J. Nezezon and R. Sandham in attendance. Moved by: V. Chute and Seconded by; J. Nezezon That the minutes of the regular meeting held December 5; and special meeting held December 11, 1985, having been examined by the members are hereby approved and the Reeve's signature authorized on same.... Carried Correspondednce: 1) Township of 2) Township of London..request to endorse Compensation benefits for attacks for firemen London..request to support for Zone 1 at R.O.M.A. resolution to have Worker's stress generated heart Albert Bannister as director Mr. Lloyd Gibbons and Mr. & Mrs. Pete Lamers meet with Council to discuss the severance proposal of Mr. Gibbons which was rejected by Council on December 5th. Mr. Lamers will be receiving the farm and is agreeable to the removal of the grain dryer and bins. If the outbuidings with the exception of the bunkhouse are removed, Council would have no objections to the granting of a severance at this location. Mr. Gary Blazak, representing MacLaren Plansearch Inc., meets with Council to present comments as received for the various ministries, and the revisions to the official plan. No comments have yet been received from the Ministry of Agriculture & Food. It is considered advisable to wait until these comments are received before passing a by-law to adopt the plan. Resolutions: Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute Whereas certain comments have not yet been received from the pre -circulation of the draft of the official plan for the Township of Bayham. Be it resolved that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be requested to extend the Community Panning Grant expiry date to February 28, 1986.. ......Carried Moved by: R. Sandham and Seconded by: V. Chute That interest received on cemetery perpetual care funds be distributed as follows: Straffordville Board $1,357.94 Eden Board 11354.64 Calton Board 582.98 Guysboro Board 691.84 Dobbie Board 491.75 Old Port Burwell Board 300.91 Smuck Board 418.01 Bayham West Board 553.80 Claus Board 207.65 Light Board 134.45 Firby Cemetery 66.58 Edison Board 592.37....... Carried Moved by: J. Nezezon and Seconded by: V. Chute That Keith Benner and Clarence Milmine be removed from the Bayham West Cemetery Board and that Ralph Carter be appointed to replace Keith Benner and that Larry Milmine be appointed to replace Clarence Milmine ...........Carried Moved by: J. Nezezon and Seconded by: V. Chute That as per the 1985 budget, the Treasurer be authorized to transfer to: Reserve for Working Funds $45,000. Reserve for Equipment Purchase 60.000. ......Carried 'By-laws: Z133/85 Moved by: G. Nelles and Seconded by:V. Chute And resolved that By-law Z 133/85 being a bylaw to amend By-law 2040 (Laemers application) be now read a first time..... Carried 1.