CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS

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1 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS 8 th MEETING - April 22, Council met in regular session at 7:15 p.m. in the Lyndhurst Council Chambers Reeve H. Grier presiding. PRESENT: Reeve Harold Grier Deputy Reeve Velma Kelsey Councillor Ken Dobing Councillor George Shire Councillor Doug Mackintosh Councillor Geri Dickson Councillor Harold Nuttall 1.1 Declaration of Interest No declarations were received. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Resolution # (Kelsey, Dobing) THAT the April 8, 2002, Regular Meeting Minutes of Council are adopted as circulated. 3. PUBLIC MEETING DECISIONS 3.1 Rezoning Amendment Application ZB07-02 Laidlaw, Red Horse Lake 4. DEPUTATIONS Resolution # (Dickson, Mackintosh) THAT three readings and final passage be given to By-law #16-02, being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law No , Former Township of Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne as it pertains to the Laidlaw property. Seeley s Bay Beautification Committee Fred Whitney made a presentation to Council on the projects that the Seeley s Bay Beautification Committee has undertaken. Originally when the Committee formed it was decided that they were just going to plant flowers around the village. After the Committee started the project it was realized that they would need to do than just plant some flowers. Currently the Beautification Committee plants and maintains the flowerbeds at the Fire hall, the arbour on the Main Street and at the Municipal Docks. The Beautification Committee is proposing to convert the existing parking area across from the docks to a small park. This would consist of planting a few trees, roping off the area, and placing picnic tables in this area. Another project they would like to do is plant a White Spruce tree at the corner of Bay and Main St. and decorate at Christmas. Fred inquired if the Township would be hiring summer students, would they be able to help with weeding and watering of the plants.

2 5. QUESTIONS Jim Mills, President Kerry Point Rd Committee, thanked the Clerk Administrator and Council for their letter in response to the process of the Road Needs Study. Mr. Mills inquired about the process that John outlined in his letter to Mr. Chipman. The Clerk Administrator explained that the budget is on the agenda for this evening to be approved. Mr. Mills inquired if the Road Needs Study to be presented is still on schedule. John explained that it has been postponed until May 27 th. The Clerk Administrator stated that Phil Whalen sent an explaining that he would not be available to present the Road Needs study to Council for another month. Bonnie Mabee asked where she would be able to get a copy of the agenda prior to the meeting. John explained that she could pick it up Friday afternoon before the Council meeting. 6. REPORTS 6.1 Culture and Recreation Seeley s Bay Beautification Committee Resolution # (Shire, Nuttall) THAT approval is given in principle to the Seeley s Bay Beautification Committee s plan of beautification as submitted and, THAT each section of the plan be separately submitted in detail and received Council s final approval before proceeding. Resolution # (Nuttall, Dickson) THAT Stage 1 of the beautification project proposed by Seeley s Bay Beautification Committee at the April 22, 2002 Council meeting be approved as submitted. Recreation Committee Minutes Resolution # (Shire, Dobing) THAT the Recreation Committee Minutes of April 9, 2002, be received and filed. Centre 76 Arena Surcharge Resolution # (Kelsey, Nuttall) THAT the Athens Centre 76 Arena non-resident surcharge for to the season ending in 2002 in the amount of $4, be approved for payment.

3 Seeley s Bay Docking Fees The Recreation Coordinator is currently researching the docking fees being charged in the surrounding area as a comparison to the fees being charged at the Seeley s Bay Dock. Darren will bring a report to the next Council meeting with recommendations for a fee increase or a flat rate fee. Jerry Park Small Diamond Resolution # (Mackintosh, Dickson) THAT the unsafe portions of fencing, light standards and lights around the old softball diamond at the corner of Church St. and Wedgewood St. be removed. 6.2 Protection to Persons and Property Zoning By-law Amendment ZB Webster Resolution # (Nuttall, Kelsey) THAT three readings and final passage be given to By-law #14-02, being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law No /88, Former Township of Front of Leeds and Lansdowne as it pertains to the Webster property. Zoning By-law Amendment ZB06-02 Modler Resolution # (Dickson, Mackintosh) THAT three readings and final passage be given to By-law #15-02, being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law No , Former Township of Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne as it pertains to the Modler property. Consent Application B Dodge/Smith Resolution # (Mackintosh, Dickson) THAT the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Land Division Committee be requested to not grant consent application B for a new lot, as the application does not comply with the policies of the Official Plan, does not meet the requirements of the MDS I calculation and does not have regard to the Provincial Policy Statement. If the Land Division Committee does approve consent application B contrary to the municipality s recommendation, I would suggest the following conditions: 1. That payment be made to the Township of cash to the value of 5% of the land in lieu of parkland; 2. That all taxes be paid to the Township.

4 Consent Application B O Connor Resolution # (Dickson, Kelsey) THAT the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Land Division Committee be requested to approve consent application B for a new lot, as the application conforms with the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law No for the former Township of Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne and meets the requirements of Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, 1990 with the following conditions: 1. That payment be made to the Township of cash to the value of 5% of the land in lieu of parkland; 2. That all taxes be paid to the Township. Consent Application B Smith Resolution # (Dobing, Shire) THAT the County Land Division Committee be requested to approve consent application B for a new lot, as the application conforms to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law No /88 for the former Township of Front of Leeds and Lansdowne and meets the requirements of Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, 1990 with the following conditions: 1. That all taxes be paid to the Township. 2. That payment be made to the Township of cash to the value of 5% of the land in lieu of parkland; and 3. That road widening, sufficient to provide the Township with 33 feet from the centerline of the road allowance is conveyed to the Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. The deed for this road widening is to be submitted directly to the Township of the applicants Solicitor. Webster Plan of Subdivision Resolution # (Dobing, Shire) THAT three readings and final passage be given to By-law #17-02, being a By-law to Enter into an Amendment to a Subdivider s Agreement Between the Corporation and Eric Webster identified as Plan Budget The Clerk Administrator presented the Budget to Council. It was agreed by Council to have another meeting with the Clerk Administrator and Treasurer prior to finalizing the 2002 Budget. Chief Building Official s Report Resolution # (Kelsey, Nuttall) THAT the Chief Building Officials Report for March be received and filed.

5 Fire Chief s Report Resolution # (Nuttall, Kelsey) THAT the Fire Chief s Report for March be received and filed, but not including the Smoking Policy report. Resolution # (Dickson, Mackintosh) THAT Council approve the Health and Safety Policy to be used by the Leeds and the Thousand Islands Fire Service and their Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Granular M Tender Resolution # (Dobing, Shire) THAT the Tender for Granular M be awarded to G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction as W.P. Green test results did not meet the Minimum OPSS standards for Granular M. Mechanic/Operator The Clerk Administrator presented the Director of Public Works report for the hiring of a mechanic/operator. Council discussed the report and recommended that the report be brought back to the next Council meeting. 7. ACCOUNTS Resolution # (Kelsey, Mackintosh) THAT the following Standing Committee accounts totaling $451, be approved for payment: Finance and Administration $ 230, Public Works and Environment Roads $ 36, Other 9, , Culture and Recreation 87, Protection to Persons and Property 86, ACTION REQUIRED ITEMS 8.1 Livestock Valuer Report March and April Resolution # (Nuttall, Kelsey) $ 451, THAT the Livestock Valuer s Report dated March 27 th, 30 th, 31 st, and April 5, 2002 be approved for payment as submitted.

6 8.2 Grey Highlands Support for an Ontario Divisional Court Appeal Resolution # (Dickson, Nuttall) THAT the request from the Municipality of Grey Highlands requesting the municipality s support for an Ontario Divisional Court appeal that is of provincial significance and is asking for a small financial contribution be received and filed. 8.3 Ministry of Solicitor General Emergency Preparedness Week Resolution # (Dobing, Shire) THAT the request from the Ministry of the Solicitor General with regard to Emergency Preparedness Week be received and filed. 8.4 Lansdowne Firefighter Association Hall Rental Donation Resolution # (Nuttall, Shire) THAT Council donate $355.00, the value of the hall rental, to the Lansdowne Firefighters Association. 9. INFORMATION ITEMS LISTED AND COPIED 9.1 Leeds & the Thousand Island Library Agenda, Minutes February 18, Charleston Lake Association Official Plan Process 9.3 MP Joe Jordan Health Care Forum 9.4 Indian and Northern Affairs National Aboriginal Day 9.5 Ontario Power Generation Lennox Generation Station 9.6 AMO Details of the New Ontario Centre for Municipal Best Practices 9.7 AMO AMO Rejects MOE Administrative Monetary Penalties Proposal 9.8 Health Unit Sewage System Re-inspection Minutes March 6 th & 7 th 9.9 Watershed Nature and History Network Invitation to BBQ on June 1/ Committee of Adjustment Minutes March 5, Bonnie Mabee Belican Quarries Hours of Operation 9.12 Rural Leeds 2000 and Beyond Annual Report for 2001 Resolution # (Dickson, Kelsey) THAT correspondence items # be received and filed. 10. GENERAL BUSINESS 11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Resolution # (Shire, Dobing) THAT Council adjourn and form Committee of the Whole in camera.

7 Resolution # (Kelsey, Dobing) THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and form Council with report. Resolution # (Mackintosh, Dickson) THAT three readings and final passage be given to By-law #19-02, being a Bylaw to Authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute all documentation necessary to enter into the attached agreement (subject to a review by the Solicitor) for the provision of a swimming lesson facility. Resolution # (Dobing, Mackintosh) THAT the mechanical, electrical and construction plans of J.L. Richards for the installation of an elevating device into the Seeley s Bay Fire Hall be approved. THAT approval is given to Charlie Kellington to act as Project Manager of the installation and associated modifications of an elevating device into the Seeley s Bay Fire Hall. THAT approval is given for the contractor Lorne Chapman to complete the installation /modifications to the Seeley s Bay Fire Hall in accordance to the J.L. Richards engineered plans, on a time and material basis. THAT all payments and receipts shall be processed through the bank account of and fully ledgered by the Seeley s Bay Fire Hall Elevator Project Committee. THAT the Seeley s Bay Fire Hall Elevator Project Committee submit a monthly financial report to Council. THAT a maximum of $20, be made available to the Committee to cover any short fall in fund raising. 12. ADJOURNMENT Resolution # (Dobing, Kelsey) THAT Council adjourn to May 13, 2002, or to the call of the Reeve or Clerk. Reeve Deputy Clerk c:\vanessa\042202mins