MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE

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1 MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE Council Meeting - Monday, May 8 th, :00 a.m. Council Chambers Municipal Administration Offices 1925 Bruce County Road 10 Chesley, Ontario His Worship Mayor Paul Eagleson MINUTES A meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was held on Monday, May 8 th, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The following Members of Council were present: Mayor Paul Eagleson (Chair) Deputy Mayor Mark Davis Councillor Doug Bell Councillor Brian Dudgeon Councillor Steve Hammell Councillor Dan Kerr Councillor Peter Steinacker The following members of Staff were present: P. Rouse, Clerk-Administrator D. Hunks, Treasurer S. McLeod, Public Works Manager P. Johnston, Chief Building Official C. Steinhoff, Facilities, Parks and Recreation Manager 1. Adoption of Agenda Seconded by: Councillor Kerr Be It Resolved, That the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 8 th, 2017 be received and adopted, as distributed by the Clerk. Carried Resolution # Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest by Members of the Committee under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act at this time. 3. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) 3.1 Special Council Meeting C# held April 18 th, 2017 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis Be It Resolved, That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie adopt the minutes of the Special Council Session C# held Tuesday, April 18 th, 2017, as circulated. Carried Resolution #

2 3.2 Regular Council Meeting C# held April 24 th, 2017 Moved by: Councillor Steinacker Be It Resolved, That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Session C# held Monday, April 24 th, 2017, as circulated. Carried Resolution # Business Arising from the Minutes None 5. Public Meeting(s) 5.1 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Z Concession 7 Lot 32 Arran The Mayor called the public meeting to order. He stated the purpose of the public meeting was to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Amanda Herbert, Planner for the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, provided that the purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment which is to rezone the subject land. The proposal is to sever a 1.42 ha (3.5 ac) surplus farm dwelling, barns and accessory structures surplus to a farming operation. A zoning by-law amendment is required to prohibit residential uses on the 37.7 ha (93.1 ac) retained parcel, establish a Holding provision on the retained lands restricting any future development until the archaeological potential is assessed, to permit reduced lot area of 37.7 ha on retained parcel and to limit livestock on the severed parcel to no more than 1.24 nutrient units per hectare (0.5 NU per ac) (MDS guidelines shall apply). Ms. Herbert reviewed the contents of Staff Report Z and the recommendation from the Planning Staff. Ms. Herbert noted that there were no comments from Agencies circulated received. There was one (1) written comment from the public raising concerns about the practice of allowing farm dwelling severances generally. They note that 100 ac farms with a residence are entry level farms for young farmers, and that severed residences are potential sources of future nuisance complaints about farm practices. Ms. Herbert answers questions of Members of Council. The Mayor said if attendees wished to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment or of further proceedings regarding the amendment a written request needed to be made to the Municipality by signing the form provided. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to make oral or written submission either in favour or opposed to the proposed development. The agent for the property owners was present and available to answer questions from Council and the public. Mr. Rier spoke in favour of the application and noted that the property is in the Source Water Protection Area and that there are several residential lots to the south of this farm. Hearing no further comments from the public, Mayor Eagleson declared the public meeting closed. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Seconded by: Councillor Hammell Be It Resolved, 1) That Council receive Staff report for Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Grassland Management Inc.) for the Municipality Page 2 of 8

3 of Arran-Elderslie; 2) That the application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Grassland Management Inc.) for the property described as Concession 7 Lot 32 (Arran) be approved; and 3) That the necessary by-law(s) be prepared for consideration of adoption. Carried Resolution # Presentation(s) None 7. Delegation(s) None 8. Correspondence 8.1 Requiring Action None 8.2 For Information Subsequent to discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Seconded by: Councillor Kerr Be It Resolved, That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie receives, notes and files correspondence on the Council Agenda for information purposes: Township of Lake of Bays Request for Moratorium on Current Accommodation Review Process Bruce 150 Doors Open Meeting Minutes March 31 st, Lanark County Request for Provincial Support: Opioid Strategy Krug Memorial Park April 4 th 2017 Meeting Minutes Krug Memorial Park April 11 th 2017 Meeting Minutes Krug Memorial Park April 20 th 2017 Meeting Minutes North Frontenac Hydro Reduction 25% Not Applicable to Seasonal Residents Bruce County Planning Correspondence: a) A17-15 E Part 1 QUEEN N E/S (Paisley) Carried Resolution # Events/Notices Bruce County Beef Farmers 46 th Annual Beef Barbeque and Dance July 21 st, Staff Reports 9.1 Clerk-Administrator Peggy Rouse SRCLK Emergency Protective Services Facility Agreement Bruce Power P. Rouse, Clerk-Administrator, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Kerr Be It Resolved: 1) That SRCLK be received Emergency Protective Services Facility Agreement Bruce Power; and 2) That Council hereby approve the Emergency Protective Services Facility Agreement for the municipal fire service to use the Bruce Power Emergency Protective Services Training Facility as presented; and 3) That the necessary by-law be prepared to authorize the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator to execute the Emergency Protective Services Facility Agreement with Bruce Power L.P. Carried Resolution # Page 3 of 8

4 9.1.2 SRCLK Approve Recommendation Krug Memorial Park Public Advisory Committee Donation to 1 st Chesley Scouts & Spruce Trees and Topsoil for Hydro-seeding P. Rouse, Clerk-Administrator, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Seconded by: Councillor Kerr Be It Resolved: 1) That SRCLK be received Approve Recommendation Krug Memorial Park Public Advisory Committee Donation to 1 st Chesley Scouts & Spruce Trees and Topsoil for Hydro-seeding; 2) That Council approve the donation of $ to the 1 st Chesley Scouts to assist in their trip to the jamboree for their excellent job in cleaning up the leaves and sticks at the Krug Park; 3) That Council approve the quote from Bob Patterson Landscaping for the supply and spreading of topsoil at the cost of $ 2,000 and to plant two (2) additional spruce trees in the amount of $ (excluding applicable taxes); and 4) That the above expenses for the Krug Memorial Park be financed from Reserve-Krug Sawmill Park ( ). Carried Resolution # SRCLK Approve Recommendation Krug Memorial Park Public Advisory Committee Flagstone Around Kiosk P. Rouse, Clerk-Administrator, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Seconded by: Councillor Kerr Be It Resolved, 1) That SRCLK be received Approve Recommendation Krug Memorial Park Public Advisory Committee Flagstone Patio Around Kiosk; 2) That Council approve the quote from Bob Patterson Landscaping to install a twenty (20) foot by ten (10) foot flagstone border around the kiosk in the amount of $ 4, (excluding applicable taxes); and 3) That the above expenses for the Krug Memorial Park be financed from Reserve-Krug Sawmill Park ( ). Carried Resolution # Treasurer David Hunks Councillor Dudgeon declared a conflict and did not participate in the discussion and vote on the next item Accounts Payable Voucher # D. Hunks, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Be It Resolved, That Accounts Payable Voucher # dated May 8 th, 2017 in the amount of $ 338, be approved for payment as submitted by the Treasurer. Carried Resolution # Page 4 of 8

5 9.3 Works Manager Scott McLeod SRW River Street and Park Road Water Main in Tara S. McLeod, Manager of Public Works, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council request a report from the Drinking Water Source Protection regarding the development of the property if the water main installation project on Ann Street attaching River Street to Park Road in Tara went ahead. A recess was held at this time (10:09 a.m. 10:25 a.m.). 9.4 Building Department Patrick Johnston SRCBO Building Permits April 2017 P. Johnston, Chief Building Official, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Kerr Seconded by: Councillor Hammell Be It Resolved, That SRCBO Building Permits April 2017 be received for information purposes. Carried Resolution # Recreation Department Carly Steinhoff SRREC Allenford Ball Diamond Information C. Steinhoff, Manager of Facilities, Parks and Recreation, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Seconded by: Councillor Hammell Be It Resolved, That Report SRREC be received Allenford Ball Diamond Information for information purposes. Carried Resolution # SRREC Chesley Ball Diamond Upgrade C. Steinhoff, Manager of Facilities, Parks and Recreation, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Hammell Seconded by: Councillor Bell Be It Resolved, 1) That Report SRREC be received Chesley Ball Diamond Upgrades; and 2) That Council award the contract to complete the proposed upgrades to the Chesley Ball Diamond #1 to Bev Nicoll Construction in the amount of $ 24, (excluding applicable taxes), being financed from Account # Recreation (C) Ball Field Infield Project Grants & Donations & Account # Recreation (C) Ball Field Infield Project Contribution from Reserves. Carried Resolution # Fire Departments Steve Nickel, former Fire Chief of a volunteer fire department, with twenty-eight (28) years of extensive background in Fire Command and Administration, accompanied by thirty (30) years management and customer-service experience, addressed Council providing information on the feasibility of the hiring of a full-time Fire Chief, noting the legal requirements, why proceed, challenges and logistics. Page 5 of 8

6 Mr. Nickel answered questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to this presentation, Council directed that a report from the three (3) Fire Chiefs be forwarded, providing a recommendation on an Organization Structure for the Arran-Elderslie Fire Department if Council did agree with amalgamating Arran-Elderslie Fire Departments. 9.7 Planning Department Jacob Van Dorp None 10. Reports of Members of Council Bell: Councillor Bell advised that he will be attending the Doctor Recruitment, a Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group and Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling meeting in the next two (2) weeks. Hammell: Councillor Hammell advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Kerr: Councillor Kerr advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Steinacker: Councillor Steinacker advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Dudgeon: Councillor Dudgeon advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Deputy Mayor Davis: Deputy Mayor Davis advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Mayor Eagleson: Mayor Eagleson updated council regarding his meeting schedule and events since the last council meeting noting that he had attended the Bruce Grey Financial Grand Opening in Chesley and attended the Parkview Manor regarding being awarded the Long Term Care Best Practices Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and that he will be attending the 16 th Annual Grey Bruce Children s Water Festival that runs from May 16 th to 18 th at the Chesley Community Centre. 11. Health and Safety None 12. Other Business None 13. Notice of Motion None 14. By-law(s) Authorize Execution Construction Agreement Watermain Replacement (Contract ) Al Reich s Backhoeing and Haulage Ltd. Be It Resolved, That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Construction Agreement with Al Reich s Backhoeing & Haulage Ltd. for the watermain replacement Mary Ann Street (Yonge Street to Hamilton Street), Village of Tara and 2 nd Ave SE (5 th St SE to 7 th St SE), Town of Chesley. Page 6 of 8

7 Carried Resolution # Moved by: Councillor Steinacker Be It Resolved, That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Zoning By-law Amendment Z Concession 4 E Lot 28 Elderslie Moved by: Councillor Steinacker Be It Resolved, That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No , as amended (Being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Arran- Elderslie) re: Concession 4 E PT Lot 28 (Elderslie). Carried Resolution # Be It Resolved, That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Deputy Mayor Davis declared a conflict and did not participate in the discussion or the vote on the next item Zoning By-law Amendment Z Plan M- 89 Parts 22 to 26 Tara Moved by: Councillor Steinacker Be It Resolved, That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No , as amended (Being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Arran- Elderslie) re: Plan M-89 LOTS 22 to 26 (Tara). Carried Resolution # Be It Resolved, That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Authorize Execution Emergency Protective Services Training Facility Agreement Moved by: Councillor Kerr Seconded by: Councillor Bell Be It Resolved, That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Emergency Protection Services Training Facility Agreement with Bruce Power L.P. Carried Resolution # Moved by: Councillor Kerr Seconded by: Councillor Bell Be It Resolved, That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Page 7 of 8

8 15. Resolution to Move into Closed Session and General Nature Thereof The Mayor advised that Council will go into closed session at 11:54 a.m. for the purpose of matters identified in the motion below. Be It Resolved, That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie does now go into closed session to discuss an item(s) which relates to: 1) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees 2) Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of real property Carried Resolution # Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session Council arose from closed session and the regular session resumed at 12:22 p.m. The Mayor confirmed that Council discussed only those matters identified in the motion above. 17. Adoption of Recommendations Arising from Closed Session None 18. Confirming By-law By-law Confirming By-law Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis Be It Resolved, That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the council meeting of the Municipality of Arran- Elderslie held May 8 th, Carried Resolution # Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis Be It Resolved, That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Adjournment Be It Resolved, That the meeting be adjourned to the call of the Mayor. Carried Resolution # The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Original Signed by Paul Eagleson, Mayor Original Signed by Peggy Rouse, Clerk-Administrator Page 8 of 8