HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 15, 2010 - Special Council COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
RICHMOND UNITED CHURCH
Tuesday,June 15,2010
7:00 PM
The special meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held on Tuesday,June 15,
2010 at the Richmond United Church. Present were Mayor Lynn Acre,Deputy Mayor Cliff
Evanitski,Councillors Mark Taylor,Wayne Casier and Ed Ketchabaw,Administrator Kyle
Kruger,Clerk Lynda Millard and Water/Wastewater Superintendent Ed Roloson.
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
Mayor Acre disclosed a pecuniary interest regarding the Richmond Water System as she is a
co-owner,vacated the chair for the duration of the meeting and did not speak to the matter.
Deputy Mayor Evanitski assumed the chair.
3. DISCUSSION
(a) Discussion of operations and activities for the community water system.
The Deputy Mayor welcomed those in attendance. He advised that staff had prepared a
written response to the questions put forward at the June 3 Council meeting. The information
memorandum was mailed to water system users and copies were available on the counter at
the front of the room. He then requested the Administrator to review the responses to the
questions submitted.
Administrator Kyle Kruger advised that the memorandum responding to the questions
submitted and the Ministry of the Environment Order regarding Richmond Water System
Inc. were also posted on the municipal website at www.bayham.on.ca Heencouraged system
users to read the information posted.
The Administrator gave a brief history leading up to the issuance of the MOE Order. As a
result of comments from the municipality on the draft,the MOE permitted ownership to
remain with the Richmond Water System Inc. The municipality was required to address the
operation of the system and undertake examination and solution of the current water supply
and treatment issues. Operation of the current system by the municipality began March 1,
2010.
While operating the existing system,the Municipality was ordered to fmd solutions to
address MOE concerns regarding the existing supply and treatment system. The
Municipality has commenced an examination of options,with the assistance of Stantec
engineering. The general steps in this review include the following:
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1. Hydrogeological Review
2. Options examination(Class 2 EA or similar process)
3. Detailed design etc. of selected solution
4. Construction of selected solution
The Administrator advised that Stantec has commenced step 1. This is expected to be
completed in June with Step 2 to commence shortly after.
Mr. Kruger reviewed the questions and answers in the memorandum and fielded comments
and further questions.
Main concerns raised were the system operating costs,property values,water quality,
staffing,callouts, complete loss of water services, timely reporting to the users,delivery of
notices and mailouts.
It was noted that Stantec has undertaken a review of local well records and identified three
potential locations for the placement of test wells.
Deputy Mayor Evanitski advised that letters had gone out to the local MP and MPP and
assured system users that Council shares the frustration of the Richmond residents.
Those in attendance were encouraged to petition the provincial and federal governments for
assistance. It was agreed that staff assist with the format for a petition and such document be
circulated for signatures.
Staff was requested to prepare a Richmond Water system budget analysis and offer options to
provide for bridge funding at the regular Council meeting scheduled for June 17th.
(b) By-Law 2010-068 A By-Law to confirm all actions of Council
2010-247
Moved by Councillor M Taylor
Seconded by Councillor W Casier
"THAT confirming By-Law 2010-068 be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. ADJOURNMENT
(a) Adjournment
2010-248
Moved by Councillor W Casier
Seconded by Councillor M Taylor
"THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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