HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 02, 2005 - Council COUNCIL MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.O.Box 160, 9344 Plank Road
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Thursday June 2,2005
7:00 p.m.
(Public Meeting—Zoning 7:30 p.m.)
The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 2, 2005 in Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Lynn Acre, Deputy Mayor Mathew
Schafer(arrived at 7:45 p.m.),Councillors Mark Taylor,Paul Ens and Cliff Evanitski,Administrator Kyle
Kruger and Clerk Lynda Millard.
Planning Co-ordinator Margaret Underhill was in attendance to present her report.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Acre called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF None
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 19,2005
2005-298 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Municipality of Bayham held May 19,
2005 be approved as circulated."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
4. DELEGATIONS None
ADDITON OF AGENDA ITEMS
2005-299 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by M Taylor
"THAT in accordance with Section 21 of Procedural By-law 2002-93, a confidential
potential litigation matter and County of Bruce resolution regarding Long Term Care
Funding be added to the agenda as item(s) 11.1 (a) and 9.1(0 respectively."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS
2005-300 Moved by M Taylor
Seconded by P Ens
"THAT Information Items 5(a)through 5(I) be received for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(a) Bayham Culture Committee minutes of meeting held April 25,2005.
File: C06
(b) Bayham Historical Society"History in the Making"newsletter and minutes of meeting held May
12,2005.
File: C06
(c) Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal News Release dated May 25,2005"Five Year
Investment Plan will Help Ensure High Quality Services for Ontarians."
File: M06
(d) Federation of Canadian Municipalities correspondence dated May 20,2005 regarding "Time To
Stay Focused on Passing the Budget".
File: A16
(e) Tillsonburg&District Multi-Service Centre invitation to the 27 Annual General Meeting on June
22,2005.
File: A01
(1) AMO correspondence dated May 17, 19,25 and 30 regarding"AMO on the Ontario Municipal
Partnership Fund", "Bulk Electricity Procurement Program","AMO Report to Members on May
MOU Meeting"and"MOE releases new Regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act,and
Proposed Consequential Amendments to Regulation 170/03".
File: A01
(g) Copy of County of Elgin correspondence dated May 19,2005 to Tree Commissioner regarding
County Woodlands Conservation By-law No 05-03.
File: C10
(h) Ministry of Citizenship&Immigration,Culture,Tourism&Recreation correspondence regarding
Chatham Workshop"EnAbling Change—Making Ontario's Heritage Accessible for People with
Disabilities.
File: A16
(i) Police Service Board minutes of meeting held April 27,2005 and correspondence dated April 29th
regarding Board honorariums.
File: C06/P17
(j) News Release dated May 18,2005"MeGuinty Government and Toronto Release Progress
Report". (StaffProgress Report available)
File: A01
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(k) Tourism London Invitation to Members to attend the Annual General Meeting June 9/05 and
copy of agenda.
File: A01
(1) the TaTTLer newsletter of the Thames Talbot Land Trust current edition.
File: M07
6. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION &TOURISM
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS No Items
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Staff Report D2005-026 regarding Griesbach Severance Application to create a lot. (Deferred
from May 19h)
File: DI 0
(b) Staff Report D2005-029 regarding Blondeel Severance Application-lot adjustment) (Deferred
from May 19th)
File: D10
3. PUBLIC MEETING
2005-301 Moved by M Taylor
Seconded by P Ens
"THAT the Council meeting be adjourned in order to hold a Public Meeting pursuant to
the provisions of the Planning Act."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
1.(a) Application:
7:30 p.m.—Application to change the zoning on a parcel of land comprising 0.86 hectares(2.13
acres) situated on the west side of Plank Road,north of Glen Erie Line in Part Lot 11 & 12,
Concession 2, from the Agricultural(Al)Zone to the Rural Residential(RR)Zone, and on a
38.74 hectare(95.77 acres)parcel from the Agricultural(Al)to the Special Agricultural(A2)
Zone submitted by Jammie Underhill Farms Ltd.
2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None
3. Staff Presentation
Staff Report D2005-030 was presented by the Planning Co-ordinator. She advised there were no
written comments or objections received.
4. Public Comments None
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5. Council Comments and Questions None
6. Adjournment
2005-302 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by M Taylor
"THAT the Public Meeting be adjourned at 7:31 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Disposition of Item
2005-303 Moved by C Evanitski
Seconded by P Ens
"THAT Staff Report D2005-030 be received;
AND THAT the zoning of those lands located in Concession 2 in Part Lot 11 and 12 at 4883
Plank Road,owned by Jammie Underhill Farms Limited,be changed from Agricultural
(Al)to Rural Residential(RR)Zone on the proposed severed surplus farm dwelling parcel
and Special Agriculture(A2)Zone on the retained agricultural parcel;
AND THAT Zoning By-law Z505-2005 be presented for enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. ROADS,AGRICULTURE & DRAINAGE
I. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Fire Chief Memorandum#023 dated May 26, 2005 regarding Road Closure.
File: P16
2005-304 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT the Staff Memorandum No.023 regarding Road Closure be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Report from Elgin County Council dated May 12, 2005 regarding Financial support for dredging
the Port Burwell Harbour. (from May 19t)
File: E10/A16
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8. PROPERTY,BUILDING& PROTECTIVE SERVICES
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Staff Report C2005-015 regarding Inquiries—Fran Southwick.
File: C11/C13
2005-305 Moved by M Taylor
Seconded by P Ens
"THAT Staff Report C2005-015 regarding Inquiries be received for information."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
9. FINANCE,ADMINISTRATION& PERSONNEL
I. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Cheque Register being Cheque# 10192 to Cheque# 10254 inclusive,totaling$573,638.16, Cash
Requirements for the period ending May 31'and Payroll Disbursements for the period ending
May 22,2005 totaling$39,167.86.
2005-306 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT the Cheque Register,being Cheque#10192 to Cheque# 10254 inclusive,totaling$
573,638.16,Cash Requirements for the period ending May 3e and Payroll Disbursements
for the period ending May 22nd totaling$39,167.86 be approved."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(b) Staff Report F2005-16 regarding 2005 Tax Rates&Levies.
File: F22.05
2005-307 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT Staff Report F2005-16 be received;
THAT by-law 2005-045,being a by-law to adopt the assessment on which the taxes shall be
levied for the year 2005 and the current estimates for the year 2005,be presented to Council
for enactment;
AND THAT By-Law 2005-044,being a by-Iaw to establish a levy for the year 2005,to adopt
tax rates,provide for penalty and interest in default of payment and the collection thereof,
be presented to Council for enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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(c) Draft By-law 2005-051 and Neptune Technology Group Ltd. Agreement.
File: L04
2005-308 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT By-law No. 2005-051, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement
with Neptune Technology Group Ltd. for the provision of water meter installation services,
be presented to Council for enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(d) Staff Report C2005-014 regarding Landscape and Cemetery Services.
File: L04
2005-309 Moved by M Taylor
Seconded by P Ens
"THAT Staff Report C2005-014 be received;
AND THAT the price quote submitted by Thomas Wilson for landscape services at the
sewage treatment plant property be accepted;
AND THAT By-Law 2005-048, being a by-law to amend the agreement with Thomas
Wilson attached to By-law 2005-036,be presented to Council for enactment;
AND THAT By-Law 2005-049, being a by-law to amend the agreements with Small Town
Landscape Services Ltd attached to By-law 2005-033 and 2005-035,be presented to Council
for enactment."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(e) Staff Report F2005-18 regarding Building Permit Fees.
File: F
2005-310 Moved by C Evanitski
Seconded by P Ens
"THAT staff report F2005-018 be received;
AND THAT staff be authorized to undertake a full review of all building permit fees,rate
structures and associated by-laws for council's consideration."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(f) Correspondence dated May 17,2005 from the County of Bruce regarding Long Term Care
Funding.
File: C10
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2005-311 Moved by M Taylor
Seconded by M Schafer
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham support the resolution from the County
of Bruce passed May 5,2005 regarding Long Term Care Funding by the Provincial
Government."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
10. ENVIRONMENT No Items
11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2005-312 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an"In Camera"Session of Committee of the
Whole to discuss litigation or potential litigation,including matters before administrative
tribunals,affecting the municipality or local board."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2005-313 Moved by C Evanitski
Seconded by P Ens
"THAT the Committee of the Whole do now rise from the"In Camera" Session."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
I. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Verbal report regarding a confidential potential litigation matter.
12. BY-LAWS
By-law Z505—2005 A By-law to Amend Zoning BIL Z456-2003 (Underhill)
By-law 2005 -044 A By-law to Establish a Levy,Adopt Tax Rates&Provide for Penalty,
Interest&Collection
By-law 2005—045 A By-law to Adopt Assessment&Current Estimates
By-law 2005--048 A By-law to Amend Agreement with Thomas Wilson(Landscape
Services)
By-law 2005—049 A By-law to Amend Agreements with Small Town Landscape Services
Inc.
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By-law 2005 -051 Neptune Technology Group Ltd. Agreement(Water Meter Changeouts)
By-law 2005—050 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2005-314 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT By-laws Z505-2005,2005-044,2005-045,2005-048,2005-049 and 2005-051 be read a
first, second and third time and finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2005-315 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT confirming By-law 2005-050 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
13. ADJOURNMENT
2005-316 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:09 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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