HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 15, 2017 - Public - Drainage - Sproul Drain Branch 'A' Extension THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
DRAINAGE PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers
Thursday, June 15, 2017
8:15 p.m. —Sproul Drain Branch "A" Extension
PRESENT:
MAYOR PAUL ENS
DEPUTY MAYOR TOM SOUTHWICK
COUNCILLORS RANDY BREYER
WAYNE CASIER
ABSENT:
COUNCILLOR ED KETCHABAW
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO I CLERK PAUL SHIPWAY
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
DRAINAGE SUPERINTENDENT BILL KNIFTON
CLERK'S ASSISTANT BRENDA GIBBONS
SIGNED IN ATTENDEES: Kathryn De Fauw
G. Ashton
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ens called the public meeting to order at 8:46 p.m. and asked those in attendance for the
Drainage Public Meeting regarding the Sproul Drain Branch "A" Extension to place their name
and contact information on the sign-in sheet provided at the podium
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
A. Sproul Drain Branch "A" Extension Public Meeting Notice
Pursuant to Chapter D17, Section 41 of the Drainage Act the Public Meeting is to consider the
proposed construction of the drainage works known as the Sproul Drain Branch "A" Extension
Engineers Report#215156.
2017 Drainage Public Meeting Minutes June 15, 2017
4. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-30/17 by Bill Knifton, Chief Building Official I Drainage Superintendent re
Sproul Drain Extension
5. ENGINEERS REMARKS
John Spriet outlined history of the drainage in the area and provided an overview of the drain
design.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Kathryn De Fauw stated the issue is that a neighbouring property was tiled which created
drainage problems for area properties.
K. De Fauw inquired about the timing and timeframe of the proposed work as well as damage to
her property during the construction.
J. Spriet responded that work on the De Fauw property would be as minimal as possible and the
process as per the Drainage Act would have to be followed prior to the start of any construction.
G. Ashton inquired why there is not a permitting process for tiling or land alteration.
J. Spriet advised the meeting is to meet the requirements of the Drainage Act.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was received.
8. DISPOSITION
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
Seconded by: Councillor Casier
THAT in accordance with Sections 44 to 46 of the Drainage Act, Council of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham hereby adopts Spriet Associates report#215156
dated May 19, 2017, referred to as the "Sproul Drain Branch 'A' Extension" report;
AND THAT Provisional By-law#2017-062 be given first and second reading;
AND THAT the Clerk be directed to distribute copies of the Provisional By-law and Notice of the
time and place of the first sitting of the Court of Revision to the affected parties pursuant to
Section 46 (2) of the Drainage Act;
AND THAT a date of July 6, 2017 at 6:10 p.m. be set for the first sitting of the Court of
Revision."
CARRIED
2017 Drainage Public Meeting Minutes June 15, 2017
9. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to the Drainage Act requirements the Public Meeting is now complete and the
Provisional By-Law will be considered during the regular meeting.
The regular meeting will now reconvene at 9:20 p.m.
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