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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 16, 2012 - Special Council COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM 9344 Plank Road, Straffordville Monday,July 16, 2012 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers The special meeting of Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held on Monday, July 16, 2012 in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Paul Ens, Councillors Wayne Casier and Ed Ketchabaw, Administrator Kyle Kruger, Clerk Lynda Millard and Water/Wastewater Superintendent Ed Roloson. Nelson Oliviera, Stantec Engineering, was also present. Absent were Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor and Councillor Tom Southwick. There were approximately fifteen Richmond Community Water System users present. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None 3. ADMINISTRATION (a) General information update regarding the Richmond Community Water System project. Mayor Ens welcomed those in attendance and thanked them for their interest. He advised that the meeting was a follow-up to an information update mailed by the Municipality June 20, 2012 to water system users. Administrator Kyle Kruger confirmed that the transfer of ownership of the Richmond Community Water System to the Municipality has now been completed. He noted that the project was held in abeyance during the transfer, which was finalized June 20th, as any expenses prior to the transfer would not be eligible for OSWAP funding. He added that Stantec Engineering has restarted the project and is seeking to identify the preferred water source. Nelson Oliviera, Stantec Engineering, noted that the required system cannot be designed until the water source and treatment required have been determined. He outlined the hydro-geological review is completed and additional information requested from the well driller expected soon. Once received a new test well will proceed. Hayden well drilling is to provide any changes in costs. In response to questions regarding Page 1 of 2 Council Special Meeting Minutes July 16, 2012 scheduling, it was noted that certain steps could proceed to reduce time requirements such as requesting locates ahead of time, and pre-purchasing required materials. The Ministry of the Environment current deadline for completion is December 31, 2012, two thirds funding is available until the end of February 2013. There were no questions or concerns from the system users. Water/Wastewater Superintendent Ed Roloson thanked former operators of the system for their assistance. He reminded system users that regular reporting for the system is posted on the municipal website at www.bayham.on.ca and encouraged them to read the information posted. Mayor Ens noted that Council wishes to keep the Richmond people informed as to how the project is progressing and agreed to hold an update meeting in September. 4. BY-LAWS (a) By-law 2012-085 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council. 2012-360 Moved by Councillor E Ketchabaw Seconded by Councillor W Casier "THAT confirming By-law 2012-085 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. ADJOURNMENT (a) Adjournment 2012-361 Moved by Councillor W Casier Seconded by Councillor E Ketchabaw "THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:25 p.m." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY • MAYOR CLERK Page 2 of 2