Public Works Committee

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1 Public Works Committee MINUTES The Public Works Committee meeting was held on March 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Committee Room, Shire Hall. The following members were in attendance Absent: Chair Vice Chair Members Mayor Robert Bell Keith MacDonald Glendon Green Robert Rutter James Taylor, QC Kevin Gale Other members of Council present: Walter Pulver Michelle Gilboord Paul Morris Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1- MTO Transfer of Roads and Bridges Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Robert Rutter THAT the Public Works Director be authorized to write to the MTO asking that the transfer of one half of the bridge on Hwy 49 be rescinded. ( It was suggested that should this resolution be passed by Council that it be forwarded to the municipality that owns the other half of the bridge. 2. Technical Advice Development in Wellington THAT Totten Sims Hubicki be authorized to continue providing technical and engineering advice for the Wellington Bay Estates and Lakebreeze Property in Ward 3 Wellington. 1

2 3. Response to PUC Proposal The Treasurer was asked to provide an impact study of costs in this regard. Moved by Glendon Green, Seconded by Keith MacDonald THAT the report from the Public Works Director regarding the Prince Edward Public Utilities Commission proposal be deferred until the Treasurer s Staff Report is prepared and presented to the Committee. 4. Recycling Operations Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Glendon Green THAT the draft municipal resolution regarding recycling operations be forwarded to Council. 5. Physical Properties Brad Doran and Simon Osbourne gave their respective arena reports. V / The Committee directed Simon Osborne to contact E. McFaul in regards to the possible purchase of a used 50hp York compressor for the Wellington Arena. Robert Rutter suggested that the Committee tour the arenas. Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Glendon Green THAT the Wellington Fire Fighters request for use of the Wellington Arena on fondraising purposes be granted at a cost of $ per day. Mayl6^I9^=#i^ Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Robert Rutter THAT permission be granted for the two arena managers to attend the OFRA course, subject to budget approval, from May 3-8, Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Robert Rutter THAT the staff report be received and that authorization be given for the renovations at the old garage at Delhi Park in the amount of $3,000.00, for use by the two carpenters, pending budget approval. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee review and adopt a policy for the sale of lots in the Industrial Park. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee be directed to address the selling of the Sophiasburgh Municipal Office. 2

3 Moved by Glendon Green, Seconded by Keith MacDonald THAT the park maintenance for Wellington, Bloomfield, Picton and Hallowell remain as was in 1997 and further that Ameliasburgh, North Marysburgh, South Marysburgh, Hillier, Athol and Sophiasburgh be tendered. 6. Update Carrying Place/Consecon Water System The Public Works Director had no further information in this regard except that the system will be operating by end of May or early June. An information letter will be sent to residents in the near future. 7. TODS The Public Works Director suggested that this matter be discussed after he meets with MTO, business and tourism representatives in regards to developing a signage agreement. 8. Proposed 1998 Budget The Public Works Director briefly discussed the proposed budget and suggested that a separate meeting in this regard. The Mayor called for a special committee meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. in the Committee Room, Shire Hall, to discuss the proposed budget and TODS. 9. New Business 9.1 The Public Works Director advised of receiving some requests for road name changes. It was agreed to place consideration of these requests on a future agenda when cost breakdowns are available. 9.2 The Public Works Director asked that a Waste Management Sub Committee be formed. The Committee directed the Clerk s Department to advertise for membership for this sub committee, based on by-law provisions, to consist of five residents and two councillors. It was agreed that councillor selection would be made along with ratepayers selection at the next regularly scheduled meeting. THAT the report of the Public Works Director be received. 3

4 10. Adjournment THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:12 p.m. and meet again on March 31, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. at Shire Hall.! 4

5 Public Works Committee Summary of Actions from March 19, 1998 Meeting W 1. Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Robert Rutter THAT the Public Works Director be authorized to write to the MTO asking that the transfer of one half of the bridge on Hwy 49 be rescinded. It was suggested that should this resolution be passed by Council that it be forwarded to the municipality that owns the other half of the bridge. 2. THAT Totten Sims Hubicki be authorized to continue providing technical and engineering advice for the Wellington Ray Estates and Lakebreeze Property in Ward 3 Wellington. 3. Moved by Glendon Green, Seconded by Keith MacDonald THAT the report from the Public Works Director regarding the Prince Edward Public Utilities Commission proposal be deferred until the Treasurer s Staff Report is prepared and presented to the Committee. 4. Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Glendon Green THAT the draft municipal resolution regarding recycling operations be forwarded to Council. 5. The Committee directed Simon Osborne to contact E. McFaul in regards to the possible purchase of a used 50hp York compressor for the Wellington Arena. 6. Robert Rutter suggested that the Committee tour the arenas. 7. Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Glendon Green THAT the Wellington Fire Fighters request for use of the Wellington Arena on May 16, 1998 for fundraising purposes be granted at a cost of $ per day. 8. Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Robert Rutter \ THAT permission be granted for the two arena managers to attend the OFRA course, subject to budget approval, from May 3-8,

6 9. Moved by Keith MacDonald, Seconded by Robert Rutter THAT the staff report be received and that authorization be given for the renovations at the old garage at Delhi Park in the amount of $3,000.00, for use by the two carpenters, pending budget approval. 10. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee review and adopt a policy for the sale of lots in the Industrial Park. 11. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee be directed to address the selling of the Sophiasburgh Municipal Office. 12. Moved by Glendon Green, Seconded by Keith MacDonald THAT the park maintenance for Wellington, Bloomfield, Picton and Hallowell remain as was in 1997 and further that Ameliasburgh, North Marysburgh, South Marysburgh, Hillier, Athol and Sophiasburgh be tendered. 13. The Mayor called for a special committee meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. in the Committee Room, Shire Hall, to discuss the proposed budget and TODS. 14. The Public Works Director advised of receiving some requests for road name changes. It was agreed to place consideration of these requests on a future agenda when cost breakdowns are available. 15. The Committee directed the Clerk s Department to advertise for membership for the Waste Management Sub Committee, based on by-law provisions, to consist of five residents and two councillors. It was agreed that councillor selection would be made along with ratepayers selection at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 6