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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 29, 2010 - Special CouncilCOUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM 9344 Plank Road, Straffordville Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:00 p.m. Page 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3.DISCUSSION (a)Bayham Harbourfront Committee minutes of meeting held July 27, 2010. File: C06 4.BY-LAW (a)By-Law 2010-078 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council 5.ADJOURNMENT (a)Adjournment 3-4 5 Page 1 of 5 Page 2 of 5 Bayham Harbourfront Committee Minutes of Meeting hetd at Municipal Office, 9344 Plank Road, Straffordville Ontario Jruly 27,2010 7:00 pm Present: Brenda Martin, Ron Bradfield, Ron Flick, Ray Talbot, Barry Wade, Mark Taylor (anived 7:15) Regrets: Heinz Vogelsang, Craig Gregson, Doug Lester Also Present: Lynn Acre, Ed Ketchabaw, Wayne Casier, Ed Bradfield, and Kyle Kruger Guests: Alan Montgomery,Ian Raven 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest None 3. Approval of Minutes The July 6,2010 minutes were reviewed. MOTION: Moved by Ron Bradfield Seconded by Ray Talbot That the Harbourfront Committee minutes of July 6,2010 be adopted as circulated. Carried 4. Committee Membership Matters - Secretary It was noted that Council had approved a change in the committee terms of reference for two additional members, and that one vacancy remained. It was suggested members consider recruiting a member willing to act as committee secretary. 5. Project Ojibwa Update/Discussion Elgin Military Museum representatives Alan Montgomery and Ian Raven were in attendance for further discussions regarding Project Ojibwa. Mr. Wade reviewed an updated conceptual plan for the proposed facility, that accommodates the works on harbour area lands currently owned by the Municipality. Mr. Raven outlined the discussions held with CAF representatives, and noted the need for a resolution of Council and lease agreement for the lands to proceed with release of CAF funding. After further discussion, it was suggested a resolution of Council committing to lease arrangement should be suffrcient. There was detailed discussions regarding the potential project, benefits of the revised location, incorporation of other displays, and the interest in proceeding, Bayham Harbourfront Committee minutes of meeting held July 27, 2010. Page 3 of 5 MOTION: Moved by Ray Talbot Seconded by Ron Flick That the Harbourfront Committee support further pursuing Project Ojibwa at the revised location on municipally owned lands in Port Burwell, and recommend to Bayham Council that a resolution committing to leasing the subject lands to the Elgin Military Museum for Project Ojibwa be considered. Carried 6. Dredging 2010 Update Committee members were advised that Mariners Solutions had proceeded with dredging using grooming equipment, and had achieved a channel generally 5 to 6 feet in depth. It was suggested there will be a need to incorporate prop washing, using Scruton Marine, but that this should not proceed until September. The Chairman agreed to contact Scruton Marine to inquire about availability through September. Committee members were also advised that initial requests to the various agencies for approvals for the expanded dredging area had been submitted, and that anangements for sampling were proceeding. 7. Pier Analysis Update and 2010 Pier Improvements Mayor Acre advised the Committee of discussions held with the engineering consultants. It was noted that the report should be available within the next few weeks. 8. Other Business Committee members had some general discussions regarding the good condition of the beach, works on the boardwalk, and the condition of the MNR parking area./entrance. 9. Adjournment MOTION: Moved by Ron Bradfield Seconded by Ray Talbot That the Harbourfront Committee meeting of July 27,2010 be adjoumed at 8:15 pm. Carried Note: Next meeting Tuesday August 3,2010 at7z00 pm at the Municipal Offices. Chairman Secretary Date Bayham Harbourfront Committee minutes of meeting held July 27, 2010. Page 4 of 5 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2010-078 A BY-LA\M TO CONFIRM ALL ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING IIELD JULY 29,2OTO WHEREAS under Section 5 (l) of the Municipal Act,200l S.O. 2001, Chapter 25,the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by the Council of the municipality; AND \ilIIEREAS under Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the powers of Council are to be exercised byby-law; ' AND WIIEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it advisable that the proceedings of the meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law. THEREFORE THE COI]NCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MT'NICIPALITY OF BAYIIAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: t. TIIAT the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Municþality of Bayham in respect of each recommendation and each motion and resolution passed and other action by the Council at the special meeting held July 29,2010 is hereby adopted and confirmed as if all proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law. 2. TIIAT the Mayor and Clerk of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the action of the Council including executing all documents and affixing the Corporate Seal. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME and finally passed this 29th day of Jul¡ 2010. MAYOR CLERK By-Law 2010-078 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council Page 5 of 5