TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST

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1 TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page Date of Meeting: Location: Members Present: Staff Present: Media and Others Present: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 Council Chambers 25 Mill Street East Milverton Mayor Ian Forrest Deputy Mayor Bob McMillan Councillor Don Brunk Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz Councillor Andrew MacAlpine Councillor Jeremy Matheson Councillor Hugh McDermid Glenn Schwendinger, CAO Theresa Campbell, Clerk Grant Schwartzentruber, CBO Bill Hunter, Fire Chief Becky Westman, PERC Manager Geoff Vanderbaaren, Planner Wes Kuepfer, Public Works & Parks Manager Kate Skelding, Recording Clerk Clarence Herlick, Jack and Anna Hovius, Murray Riddell, Brian Gerber, Lyle Renecker, Cecil Siebenga, Pat Walsh, Colleen Jack, Kelly Riehl, Lindsay Reid and Lorna and Jim Kriesel CALL TO ORDER- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Ian Forrest called the meeting to order and in preparation for the meeting requested that Council and staff reflect on their roles and responsibilities as municipal officials. Mayor Forrest requested that Council and Staff observe a moment of silence in memory of Ed Alles, former employee of the municipality. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA Resolution No Moved by Rhonda Ehgoetz THAT the following item(s) be added to the Meeting Agenda: Item No PERC Report Healthy Communities Item No Provincial Highway 7 & 8; THAT the following item(s) be changed on the Meeting Agenda: Item No Correspondence Item North Easthope Area Property Owners to be moved to follow Item No. 5.1 Delegation Steeplehigh Municipal Drain 2012 Report Item No Correspondence Item Patton Cormier & Associates to be moved to follow Item No. 5.1 Delegation Steeplehigh Municipal Drain 2012 Report

2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page Item No. 11 Closed Session for the purpose of Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; to be moved to follow Item No. 7.1 Planning; THAT the agenda as prepared for the March 6, 2012 Meeting of Council of the Township of Perth East, be approved as amended DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST and the general nature thereof- none CONSENT AGENDA Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Council February 21, Knollcrest Lodge dated February 17, Fundraising Walk-a-thon on May 12, Drinking Water Source Protection dated January 27, Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region Building and Planning Activity Report Chief Building Official January Ted Wieclawek, Fire Marshall of Ontario, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, dated February 16, 2012 acknowledging support provided regarding the Hampstead accident of February 6, 2012 Resolution No Moved by Andrew MacAlpine Seconded by Don Brunk THAT Items No be received for information, as set out on the Consent Agenda for the March 6, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council DELEGATIONS William Dietrich, Dietrich Engineering Limited Steeplehigh Municipal Drain 2012 North Easthope Ward Report William Dietrich, Dietrich Engineering Ltd. presented the Engineers Report regarding the Steeplehigh Municipal Drain 2012 serving part Lots 18 to 22, Concession 3 and Parts of Lots 18 to 21, Concession 4, North Easthope Ward Quintan Lang, President, Thames Talbot Land Trust provided background concerning the McTavish Tract and requested the municipal drain not be approved. Brian Bell expressed concern regarding the grass water way and liability issues associated with the Thames Talbot Land Trust property. Bob McTavish requested clarification concerning the grass waterways. Jim Algie expressed concerns regarding the grass waterway. Duane Dietrich provided an overview of his request for a municipal drain. Cindy Larson, spoke regarding eco friendly practises. Mayor Forest stated that if a landowner wants their name removed from the signed petition they must notify and file with the Clerk Those present were: Susanne Aziz, Quintin Lang, Jane Bowles, Bob McTavish, Duane Dietrich, Cindy Larsen, Violet Wyllie, Brian Larsen, Alice and Cam Clair, Chris, Mayled, Julie Cottenie, Jim Algie, Steve Sander, Roger cook, Laurie and Brian Bell. Resolution No Seconded by Rhonda Ehgoetz THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East defer the Steeplehigh Municipal Drain Report 2012 to the April 3rd, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council;

3 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page AND THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East request that the report by William Dietrich Engineering Limited address concerns identified by property owners, Thames Talbot Land Trust and the Upper Thames Conservation Authority North Easthope area property owners within the proposed watershed Steeplehigh Municipal Drain dated February 8, 2012 Resolution No Seconded by Andrew MacAlpine THAT the Township of Perth East Council receives the correspondence dated February 8, 2012 from North Easthope area property owners within the proposed watershed re: Steeplehigh Municipal Drain, for information Patton Cormier and Associated dated March 1, 2012 Steeplehigh Municipal Drain Thames Talbot Land Trust- property described as Part Lot 22, Concession 2, North Easthope Ward Resolution No Moved by Hugh McDermid Seconded by Don Brunk THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East receives the correspondence dated March 1, 2012 from Patton Cormier & Associates regarding Steeplehigh Municipal Drain- Thames Talbot Land Trust, part Lot 22, Concession 2, North Easthope Ward, for information Elma Mornington Concerned Citizens Group Paul Verkley Industrial Wind Turbine Paul Verkley representing the Elma Mornington Concerned Citizens Group appeared as a delegation to Council regarding Industrial Wind Turbines. Others present were: John Eby, Margaret Berg, Gordon Jack, Meredith Jack, Laureen Eby, Kathryn DeJong, Julie Dingman, G. dentoom, J. Binnendyk, Ross Stone, James Brubacher, Christina Nauta, David Steven, Tim Martin, Dave Carroll, Fred and Engrid demartines, Margaret Jack, Germain DeBrouwer, Rick and Dianne Davidson, Bill Dowd, Brenda Brodhagen, Anita and Stan Debus and Roelve Nauta PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC MEETINGS Mayor Forrest declared this meeting of the Council of the Township of Perth East to be temporarily adjourned to permit the holding of Public Meetings to consider Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Nos. Z , Z and Z Zoning by-law Amendment Z03/2012 by Steve Court Lot 227 Plan 363 (11 Wilfred Street) Milverton Ward Mayor Forrest stated that this meeting is an opportunity for the Township to advise the public of the purpose and intent of the amendment and receive their input prior to considering adoption of the implementing by-law.

4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page Mayor Forrest advised that if a by-law is adopted to implement the Zoning Amendment, a Notice of Passing will be forwarded by prepaid first class mail to all known property owners within 120 metres of the affected property, various agencies of interest and others who have requested notice. An appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board objecting to the adoption of the by-law may be filed with the Clerk not later than the date stated on the Notice. Mayor Forrest stated that any person present who wishes to receive written notice of a By-law passed to implement the amendment is asked to give their name and mailing address to the Clerk at this time. He advised that no written notice, except as previously noted, will be given unless requested at this time. Mayor Forrest advised that all persons attending this meeting will be given an opportunity to be heard or make a presentation. Planner VanderBaaren presented the Planning Report and recommendations. Correspondence was received from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority stating no objections. opposition of the application and requested that they give their name and address for the record when they are recognized. No one responded. support of the application other than the applicant/agent and requested that they give their name and address for the record when they are recognized. No one responded. Mayor Forrest asked if the applicant or agent has any comments in respect to the application and the draft Zoning By-law or to the comments that have been made. Steve and Stacey Court landowners were present and available for questions. Zoning by-law Amendment Z04/2012 by Brian Gerber Part Lot 11, Concession 15 (5424 Road 126) Ellice Ward Mayor Forrest stated that this meeting is an opportunity for the Township to advise the public of the purpose and intent of the amendment and receive their input prior to considering adoption of the implementing by-law. Mayor Forrest advised that if a by-law is adopted to implement the Zoning Amendment, a Notice of Passing will be forwarded by prepaid first class mail to all known property owners within 120 metres of the affected property, various agencies of interest and others who have requested notice. An appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board objecting to the adoption of the by-law may be filed with the Clerk not later than the date stated on the Notice. Mayor Forrest stated that any person present who wishes to receive written notice of a By-law passed to implement the amendment is asked to give their name and mailing address to the Clerk at this time. He advised that no written notice, except as previously noted, will be given unless requested at this time. Mayor Forrest advised that all persons attending this meeting will be given an opportunity to be heard or make a presentation. Planner VanderBaaren presented the Planning Report and recommendations. Correspondence was received from Grand River Conservation Authority stating no objections.

5 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page opposition of the application and requested that they give their name and address for the record when they are recognized. No one responded. support of the application other than the applicant/agent and requested that they give their name and address for the record when they are recognized. No one responded. Mayor Forrest asked if the applicant or agent has any comments in respect to the application and the draft Zoning By-law or to the comments that have been made. Ronald Gerber landowner was present and available for questions. Zoning By-law Amendment Z by Chrima Iron Works Part Lot 1 Plan 321 (2980 Forest Road) South Easthope Ward Mayor Forrest stated that this meeting is an opportunity for the Township to advise the public of the purpose and intent of the amendment and receive their input prior to considering adoption of the implementing by-law. Mayor Forrest advised that if a by-law is adopted to implement the Zoning Amendment, a Notice of Passing will be forwarded by prepaid first class mail to all known property owners within 120 metres of the affected property, various agencies of interest and others who have requested notice. An appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board objecting to the adoption of the by-law may be filed with the Clerk not later than the date stated on the Notice. Mayor Forrest stated that any person present who wishes to receive written notice of a By-law passed to implement the amendment is asked to give their name and mailing address to the Clerk at this time. He advised that no written notice, except as previously noted, will be given unless requested at this time. Mayor Forrest advised that all persons attending this meeting will be given an opportunity to be heard or make a presentation. Planner VanderBaaren presented the Planning Report and recommendations. Correspondence was received from Upper Thames River Conservation Authority stating no objections. opposition of the application and requested that they give their name and address for the record when they are recognized. No one responded. support of the application other than the applicant/agent and requested that they give their name and address for the record when they are recognized. No one responded. Mayor Forrest asked if the applicant or agent has any comments in respect to the application and the draft Zoning By-law or to the comments that have been made. Andrew Phillips, agent was present and available for questions. Mayor Forrest declared the Public Meeting for consideration of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application Nos. Z03/2012, Z04/2012 and Z05/2012 closed and continued with the Regular Meeting of Council.

6 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PUBLIC MEETINGS: Zoning by-law Amendment Z03/2012 by Steve Court by Steve Court Lot 227 Plan 363 (11 Wilfred Street) Milverton Ward Resolution No Moved by Hugh McDermid Seconded by Jeremy Matheson THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z03/2012 for Steve Court affecting property described as Lot 227, Plan 363 in the Milverton Ward of the Township of Perth East be approved; AND THAT Council proceed with adoption of the Zoning By-law Amendment Zoning by-law Amendment Z04/2012 by Brian Gerber Part Lot 11, Concession 15 (5424 Road 126) Ellice Ward Resolution No THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z04/2012 for Brian Gerber affecting property described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 15 in the Ellice Ward of the Township of Perth East be approved; AND THAT Council proceed with adoption of the Zoning By-law amendment Zoning By-law Amendment Z by Chrima Iron Works Part Lot 1 Plan 321 (2980 Forest Road) South Easthope Ward Resolution No Moved by Bob McMillan Seconded by Andrew MacAlpine THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z05/2012 for Chrima Iron Works Ltd. affecting property described as Part of Park Lot 1, Plan 321 in the South Easthope Ward of the Township of Perth East be approved and that Council proceed with adoption of the Zoning By-law amendment PUBLIC HEARINGS- no report REPORTS PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT County Official Plan Amendment No. 117 by Henry Van Meurs Resolution No Moved by Hugh McDermid Seconded by Rhonda Ehgoetz THAT the Township of Perth East recommend to Perth County Council that Official Plan Amendment No. 117, by Henry Van Meurs affecting lands described as part of Lot 1, Concession 10 in the Ellice Ward of the Township of Perth East be approved Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z01/2012 by Michael and Lindsey Higgins Resolution No Moved by Andrew MacAlpine THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z01/2012 for Michael and Lindsey Higgins affecting property described as part of Lot 29, Concession 2 in the North Easthope Ward of the Township of Perth East be approved; AND THAT Council proceed with adoption of the Zoning By-law amendment

7 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page CLOSED SESSION- Pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 Resolution No Moved by Jeremy Matheson Seconded by Don Brunk THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Perth East be temporarily adjourned at 8:40 p.m. to permit the holding of a meeting in Closed Session for the purpose(s) of: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Resolution No Moved by Jeremy Matheson Seconded by Bob McMillan THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East rise from the Closed Session and reconvene to regular session at 9:00 p.m. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION- none CAO - no report CLERK Township of Perth East Procedural By-law Resolution No Moved by Hugh McDermid Seconded by Jeremy Matheson THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East receive the Clerks Report, dated March 6, 2012 entitled Perth East Procedural By-law; AND THAT Council proceed to adopt By-law , being a by-law to establish the procedures of the Township of Perth East Council and Committees. Hawthorne Municipal Drain- Branch 5 Section 78 request for Repair and Improvement Resolution No Moved by Bob McMillan Seconded by Don Brunk THAT the Request for Repair and Improvement (Under Section 78 of the Drainage Act) to the Branch 5 of the Hawthorne Municipal Drain, signed by Dwayne Henderson affecting W. Pt. Lot 10, Concession 8, Mornington Ward, be received; AND THAT in accordance with Section 78(2) of the Drainage Act the appointment of an engineer will be considered at the April 3, 2012 Regular Council Meeting, subsequent to the notice advising of the proposed drainage works being sent to the secretary-treasurer of the conservation authority that has jurisdiction over the lands in the affected area FINANCE- no report PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Line 29 Traffic Concerns Resolution No Moved by Andrew MacAlpine THAT the Township of Perth East Council receives for information the report entitled Line 29 Traffic Concerns as prepared by the Manager of Public Works and Parks, dated March 6, 2012; AND THAT Council directs staff to contact OPP with concerns expressed

8 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page BUILDING/BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT- no report PERTH EAST RECREATION COMPLEX Application to Healthy Communities Fund Resolution No Moved by Jeremy Matheson Seconded by Andrew MacAlpine THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East receive the report prepared by the Economic Development Coordinator and PERC Manager regarding an Application to the Healthy Communities Fund, for information; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East direct staff to prepare the application for submission to Grants Ontario by Monday, March 19, 2012 FIRE- no report CORRESPONDENCE Stan Debus dated February 12, 2012 Building Permit Resolution No Moved by Andrew MacAlpine Seconded by Jeremy Matheson THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East receive the correspondence from Stan Debus dated February 12, 2012 regarding a Building Permit, for information; AND THAT Council of the Township of Perth East directs staff to provide correspondence to Mr. Debus advising the Township of Perth East Regulations were followed COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS MAYOR'S MEETING LOG- no report COUNCIL REPORTS Resolution No Moved by Jeremy Matheson THAT the verbal and/or written report(s) by:- Mayor Ian Forrest- Perth County Administration Deputy Mayor McMillan- Perth County Economic Development, be received for information purposes BY-LAWS Resolution No Seconded by Rhonda Ehgoetz THAT By-law Nos being a By-law to establish the procedures of the Township of Perth East Council and Committees being a by-law to amend By-law property described as Part Lot 29, Con. 2, North Easthope Ward (2537 Line 37) being a by-law to amend By-law for property described as Lot 227, Registered Plan 363, Milverton Ward being a By-law to amend By-law for property described as Part of Lot 11, Con.15, Ellice Ward being a By-law to amend By-law for property described as Part of Park Lot 1, Plan 321, South Easthope Ward, be read a first and second time,

9 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page Resolution No Seconded by Rhonda Ehgoetz THAT By-law Nos being a By-law to establish the procedures of the Township of Perth East Council and Committees being a by-law to amend By-law property described as Part Lot 29, Con. 2, North Easthope Ward (2537 Line 37) being a by-law to amend By-law for property described as Lot 227, Registered Plan 363, Milverton Ward being a By-law to amend By-law for property described as Part of Lot 11, Con.15, Ellice Ward being a By-law to amend By-law for property described as Part of Park Lot 1, Plan 321, South Easthope Ward, be read a third and final time, NOTICE OF MOTIONS- none NEW BUSINESS Elma Mornington Concerned Citizens Group- Paul Verkley regarding Industrial Wind Turbine Resolution No Moved by Hugh McDermid Seconded by Don Brunk THAT the Township of Perth East Council receive for information the Delegation of the Elma Mornington Concerned Citizens Group presented by Paul Verkley dated March 6, 2012 regarding Industrial Wind Turbine CURFEW Resolution No Moved by Andrew MacAlpine Seconded by Jeremy Matheson THAT the Council of the Township of Perth East extend this meeting and move the curfew to 10:00 p.m. CAO Verbal Report regarding Provincial Highway 7 and 8 In reference to the upcoming Joint Council meeting to be held on March 15, 2012 at the County of Perth pertaining to a delegation by the Ministry of Transportation concerning the Provincial Highway 7 & 8 Corridor Planning and EA Study, Mayor Forrest requested that if any members of Council had any concerns in addition to the Township s January 19th, 2012 correspondence that they be brought forward at this time. Resolution No Seconded by Bob McMillan That the Council of the Township of Perth East identify the following concerns and issues in addition to the correspondence dated January 19, 2012 related to the Provincial Highway 7 and 8 Presentation; to be brought forward at the Perth County Joint Special Council Meeting to be held on March 15th, 2012 at the County of Perth Court Room, 1 Huron Street Stratford: 1. There are significant safety concerns associated with the portion of the highway east of Shakespeare. Key concerns include:

10 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2012 Page a. The current safety issues along this portion need to be addressed at this time, and should not wait until such time as this revised/relocated highway is actually undertaken. Perth East would like to receive a response from the MTO in this regard with respect to the suitability/appropriateness of vertical realignment in this section to improve visibility by flattening out hills and filling in low areas to create a flatter, safer road surface. b. The need / appropriateness for 5 lanes through this section under the current Selected Route Alternative as opposed to a 4 lane alternative. 2. It is imperative to remain close to Shakespeare to maintain access to the local community, and to ensure that any and all re-alignment consumes the minimum amount of farmland as possible. 3. The MTO should utilize land that they have already acquired (i.e. west of Shakespeare) thereby minimizing the need for acquiring more lands which would need to be removed from agricultural production. 4. The MTO should utilize existing corridors more effectively, particularly Road 110 to move traffic from the corridor to Line 33 (Pork Street) ANNOUNCEMENTS - none CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW Resolution No Moved by Rhonda Ehgoetz THAT By-law Number being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Township of Perth East at its regular meeting held on March 6, 2012 be read a first, second and third time ADJOURNMENT Resolution No Moved by Rhonda Ehgoetz Seconded by Jeremy Matheson THAT this meeting adjourn at 10:25 P.M. Theresa Campbell Ian Forrest Theresa Campbell, Clerk Ian Forrest, Mayor