CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD. April 23, Shire Hall, Picton

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1 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD April 23, 2007 Shire Hall, Picton A meeting of Prince Edward County Council was held on April 23, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in Shire Hall with the following members present: Mayor Ward 1 (Picton) Councillor Ward 1 (Picton) Councillor Ward 2 (Bloomfield) Councillor Ward 3 (Wellington) Councillor Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh) Councillor Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh) Councillor Ward 5 (Athol) Councillor Ward 6 (Hallowell) Councillor Ward 6 (Hallowell) Councillor Ward 7 (Hillier) Councillor Ward 8 (North Marysburgh) Councillor Ward 9 (South Marysburgh) Councillor Ward 10 (Sophiasburgh) Councillor Ward 10 (Sophiasburgh) Councillor Leo P. Finnegan Laverne Bailey arrived at 6:50 p.m. Bev Campbell Barry Turpin Peter Mertens arrived at 6:45 p.m. Sandy Latchford Dianne O Brien Brian Marisett Keith MacDonald Richard Parks arrived at 6:35 p.m. Peggy Burris arrived at 6:45 p.m. Ray Best Monica Alyea Kevin Gale John Thompson Regrets: Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh) Councillor Lori Slik 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Committee Room. Motion Councillor Alyea THAT Council now move into closed session for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations. Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers with all members present excepting Councillor Slik. 1. Call to Order

2 2 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Motion Councillor Latchford THAT the following items be added to the Council agenda; 1. A letter from Youth Habilitation Quinte requesting that the week of May 7-13, 2007 be proclaimed as Children s Mental Health Week be added to the agenda as item 4.2; 2. A letter from George F. W. Inrig, Honourary Chairman, of the Committee for the Refurbishment of the War Memorial and Cenotaph Park regarding the rededication ceremony of the Memorial and Park be added to the agenda as item 4.3; and 3. A report from the Commissioner of Planning regarding Plan of Subdivision File No. 13-T-02501, as amended, Macaulay Village Subdivision, Ward of Hallowell be added to the agenda as item with a 2/3 majority Motion Councillor Best Councillor Marisett THAT a matter related to the Can for Habitat project be added to the agenda as item with a 2/3 majority 2. Adoption of Minutes Motion Councillor O Brien THAT the from the meeting held on April 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. be adopted as circulated. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest at this time. 4. Petitions & Communications

3 3 4.1 Request from Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, District 29 to proclaim the week of April 30 to May 4, 2007 as Education Week in the County of Prince Edward Motion Councillor Burris Councillor Marisett THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward proclaims the week of April 30 to May 4, 2007 as Education Week in the County of Prince Edward. 4.2 Request from Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc. to proclaim the week of May 7 to May 13, 2007 as Children s Mental Health Week in the County of Prince Edward Motion Councillor Latchford WHEREAS one in five children in Ontario struggles with their mental health; WHEREAS ensuring the mental health of our children is essential to their growth and development; WHEREAS children and adolescents can suffer various mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder; WHEREAS many young people who would benefit from mental health services are not receiving the help they may need; and WHEREAS learning to recognize the early warning signs of mental health problems and where to obtain necessary assistance and treatment gives children and youth better opportunities to lead full and productive lives, THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward proclaims the week of May 7-13, 2007 as Children s Mental Health Week in the County of Prince Edward and encourage all citizens to work together to raise awareness of the mental health needs of the children in our community. 4.3 A request from George F. W. Inrig, Honourary Chairman, Committee for the Refurbishment of the War Memorial and Cenotaph Park regarding the rededication ceremony of the Memorial and Park

4 Motion Councillor Bailey Councillor Campbell 4 THAT Mayor Finnegan, on behalf of the Council of the County of Prince Edward and the Committee for the Refurbishment of the War Memorial and Cenotaph Park, extend an invitation to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada to attend and rededicate the Picton Memorial and Park on Saturday October 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. 5. Accounts - None 6. Deputations 6.1 Keith Taylor, on behalf of Quinte Conservation Authority provided an update on source water protection. Mr. Taylor provided a Power-Point presentation and distributed an information package. 6.2 Rose O Brien and Michele Redmond, on behalf of the Friends of East Lake addressed Council regarding the Friends of East Lake grant request. (Corporate Services Committee Motion CP as amended contained in the minutes of April 11, 2007). The Friends of East Lake distributed an information brochure and an from Quinte Conservation. Ms. O Brien provided a copy of her remarks. Councillor Thompson left the meeting at this time. 7. Additional Information to be considered with Committee Reports - None 8. Committee Reports 8.1 The report of the Corporate Services Committee from the meeting held on April 11, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Motion Councillor Campbell Councillor Mertens THAT the report of the Corporate Services Committee from the meeting held on April 11, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. be adopted as presented with the exception of motion CP

5 Motion Councillor Best Councillor Gale 5 THAT the following motion (CP ) of the Corporate Services Committee from the meeting held on April 11, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. be approved: THAT the minutes of the Grant Sub-Committee meeting held on March 5, 2007 be received; THAT grants be issue as recommended with the exception of Motion ; and THAT there be no grant provided to the Friends of East Lake. Prior to voting on Motion the following Amending Motion was put forward: Amending Motion Councillor Marisett Councillor Campbell THAT motion CP from the Corporate Services Committee from the meeting held on April 11, 2007 be amended by deleting clauses two and three of the motion and replacing them with a new clause as follows: THAT all grants be issued as recommended by the Grant Sub-committee including, the grant to the Friends of East Lake. Councillor Marisett requested a Recorded Vote on Amending Motion

6 6 Name In Favour Opposed MARISETT, Brian ALYEA, Monica BAILEY, Laverne BEST, Ray BURRIS, Peggy CAMPBELL, Bev GALE, Kevin LATCHFORD, Sandy MACDONALD, Keith MERTENS, Peter O'BRIEN, Dianne PARKS, Richard SLIK, Lori - Absent THOMPSON, John - Absent TURPIN, Barry FINNEGAN, Mayor Leo P Total 8 6 A vote was then taken on Motion as Amended as follows: THAT the following motion (CP ) of the Corporate Services Committee from the meeting held on April 11, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. be approved as amended: THAT the minutes of the Grant Sub-Committee meeting held on March 5, 2007 be received; and THAT all grants be issued as recommended by the Grant Sub-committee including, the grant to the Friends of East Lake. 8.2 The report of the Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee from the meeting held on April 12, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Motion Councillor Parks Councillor Burris THAT the report of the Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee from the meeting held on April 12, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. be adopted as presented.

7 9. New Business 7 Councillor Thompson returned to the meeting at this time. 9.1 Report of the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the results of the tender for Highway 49 rehabilitation March 1, 2007 Public Works Committee Motion PW Motion Councillor Gale THAT Tender #2007-PW-016 for County Highway 49 Concrete Pavement Repairs be awarded to the H.R. Doornekamp Construction Ltd. being low tender at $416, plus G.S.T. 9.2 Report of the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the Road Closure County Highway # 49 Motion Councillor Thompson Councillor Gale THAT Council approve the temporary closure of County Highway # 49 between County Road 15 and the south intersection of County Road # 35 with County Highway # 49 for the period from May 1 to June 29, 2007 and for the period from September 10 to October 31, 2007, to provide for concrete repairs; THAT County Road 15 and County Road # 35 be signed and used as the detour route for the duration of the closure of County Highway # 49; and THAT the appropriate by-laws be presented to Council. 9.3 Report of the Commissioner of Planning regarding a By-law to remove the Holding Symbol for Lots 2, 5, 6, Plan 47M-5, Ameliasburgh Ward (Dor-Ann Homes) Motion Councillor Latchford THAT County Council give three readings to a By-law to remove the Holding Symbol (H) from the Special Rural Residential Two Holding (RR2-43H) Zone of the County Comprehensive Zoning By-law No as amended for Lots 2, 5 & 6, Plan 47M-5, Ameliasburgh Ward, County of Prince Edward.

8 8 9.4 Report of the Commissioner of Planning regarding a By-law to remove the Holding Symbol for Lots 3 & 5, Registered Plan 47M-1, Redgate Subdivision, Hallowell Ward Motion Councillor MacDonald Councillor Parks THAT County Council give three readings to a By-law to remove the Holding Symbol (H) from the Urban Residential Type One Holding (R1-H) Zone for Lots 3 & 5 within Registered Plan 47M-1, commonly known as the Redgate Subdivision, Hallowell Ward, in the County of Prince Edward. 9.5 Report of the Commissioner of Planning regarding Interim Control By-law for checkerboarded lots, Ward of Ameliasburgh Motion Councillor Latchford Councillor O Brien THAT the Commissioner of Planning s staff report dated April 23, 2007 regarding an interim control by-law for checkerboarded lots in the Ward of Ameliasburgh be received; THAT Council, by resolution, direct the Planning Department to conduct a review or study of the land use planning policies, inclusive of the current applicable zoning, for the following parcels of land that were created by means of a checkerboarding scheme of lot creation, being a method of lot creation that circumvented that provisions of the Planning Act and as a result such lots were created without the benefit of any technical analysis such as planning or hydrogeological impact study: Parts 1-10 inclusive, inclusive, inclusive and inclusive of Plan 47R-405 dated September 10, 1973, constituting Part of Lots 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106, Concession 4, Ward of Ameliasburgh; and THAT County Council give three readings to an interim control by-law that will prohibit any new buildings, structures or use of land on the following parcels of land for a period of one year: Parts 1-10 inclusive, inclusive, inclusive and inclusive of Plan 47R-405 dated September 10, 1973, constituting Part of Lots 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106, Concession 4, Ward of Ameliasburgh. 9.6 Report of the Economic Development Officer regarding Prince Edward County as a Designated Viticultural Area

9 9 Councillor Alyea disclosed a pecuniary interest regarding the report of the Economic Development Officer designating Prince Edward County as a viticultural area and with the associated by-law as listed on the agenda as item 10.6 as she has family members employed at the local wineries. Councillor Alyea did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter. Motion Councillor Best Councillor Thompson THAT the agreement with the VQA (Vintner s Quality Alliance) to use the Prince Edward County official mark be approved; and THAT the by-law as listed on this agenda, be enacted. 9.7 Report of the Deputy Treasurer regarding a Tile Drainage Application Motion Councillor Thompson Councillor Gale THAT the Tile Drainage Loan Application received from Brendon Conley be approved. 9.8 Letter from Parks Canada regarding Repairs to Swing Bridge located at Carrying Place Motion Councillor Best Councillor MacDonald THAT the Council for the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward concur with the planned repairs to the swing bridge located at Carrying Place as per the letter from Parks Canada dated February 26, Report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services regarding Temporary Borrowing By-law Motion Councillor Bailey Councillor Campbell THAT a By-law be passed providing for the temporary borrowing of monies for the County of Prince Edward for the year 2007.

10 Report of the Commissioner of Planning regarding Plan of Subdivision File No. 13-T-02501, as amended, Macaulay Village Subdivision, Ward of Hallowell Motion Councillor Marisett Councillor O Brien THAT County Council amend draft approval for Plan of Subdivision File No. 13-T by red-lining the plan to renumber the lots and blocks within the plan for two stages of development in accordance with the plan prepared by Keith Watson, O.L.S. dated April 10, 2007; THAT County Council give three readings to a By-law authorizing and directing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a subdivision agreement with Davin Corporation and First National Financial GP Corporation and The Equitable Trust Company for Stage 1 of Plan of Subdivision File No. 13-T-02501, as amended, located in Part of Lots 1 and 22, Concession 1, South East of Carrying Place, Former Township of Hallowell, now in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward subject to completion of the Works to be constructed pursuant to a Pre-Servicing Agreement with the owner to a minimum level as deemed satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and confirmation from the Commissioner of Public Works and the County Solicitor that all documentation, securities, payments and other matters have been provided in accordance with the provisions of the subdivision agreement and the Table provided to Davin (attached to the staff report of April 23, 2007); and THAT County Council give final approval to Stage 1 of Plan of Subdivision File No. 13- T-02501, as amended/red-lined, consisting of: 83 lots for single unit residential (representing 72 existing units and 11 proposed units) 32 lots for existing semi-detached residential units 3 blocks for multiple attached residential (Blocks 119, 120 and 122, representing 90 existing units) 2 lots for commercial purposes (representing 1 existing unit and 1 proposed unit) 1 block for public park land purposes (Block 118) 1 block for private open space purposes (Block 122) 8 blocks for future road development and one foot reserves (Blocks 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129 and 130) A public road network within a minimum 19.0 meter wide road allowance. on approximately hectares (50.4 acres) of land located in Part of Lots 1 and 22, Concession 1, South East of Carrying Place, Former Township of Hallowell, County of Prince Edward as per the plan prepared by Keith Watson, O.L.S. dated April 10, 2007 subject to the Mayor and Clerk executing the associated subdivision agreement without modification, and that the final approved plan of subdivision prepared by Keith Watson, O.L.S. be duly registered.

11 9.11 Cans for Habitat Project 11 Motion Councillor Best Councillor Marisett THAT as a result of the success of the Cans for Habitat project, the Council of the County of Prince Edward challenge the Councils of Quinte West and Belleville to enter into a competition for next year s fund raiser. 10. By-laws for Consideration Motion Councillor Marisett THAT the following By-laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 10.1 A By-law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-law No , as amended. (Dor-Ann Homes) (signed as By-law ) 10.2 A By-law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-law No as amended. (Moncada Rezoning) (signed as By-law ) 10.3 A By-law being an Interim Control By-law for certain lands in the Ward of Ameliasburgh. (signed as By-law ) 10.4 A By-law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-law as amended. (Redgate Subdivision) (signed as By-law ) Motion Councillor Gale Councillor Best THAT the following By-laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 10.5 A By-law to Authorize the Temporary Closing of County Highway #49 between County Road #15 and the south intersection of County Road #35 with County Highway #49, Sophiasburgh Ward. (signed as By-law ) 10.6 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Non-Enforcement Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Vintners Quality Alliance Ontario. (signed as By-law ) 10.7 A By-law to Provide for the Temporary Borrowing of Monies for the County of Prince Edward for the Year (signed as By-law )

12 Motions Arising from Closed Session 11.1 Corporate Services Committee Minutes from the closed session held on April 11, 2007 Motion Councillor Campbell Councillor Mertens THAT the Corporate Services Committee Minutes from the closed session held on April 11, 2007 be adopted as circulated. WITHDRAWN Motion Councillor Gale Councillor Campbell THAT Council now move into closed session for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations. Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers with all members present excepting Councillor Slik. Motion the motion to rise and resume sitting in open session, was dealt with in closed session. Motion Councillor Mertens Councilor Alyea THAT the provision of the Procedure By-law be waived to allow the meeting to continue beyond the three-hour time limit. Motion Councillor Gale Councillor Parks THAT Council now move into closed session for the purpose of completing the agenda. Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with all members present excepting Councillor Slik. Motion , a motion providing direction to staff and Motion , the motion to rise and resume sitting in open session, were dealt with in closed session.

13 Motion Councillor Campbell Councillor Mertens 13 THAT the Corporate Services Committee Minutes from the closed session held on April 11, 2007 be adopted as circulated. Motions arising from the Corporate Services Committee closed session: Motion CP Motion Councillor Campbell Councillor Burris THAT the following motion (CP ) from t he Corporate Services Committee closed session meeting of April 11, 2007 be approved: THAT the minutes of the Corporate Services Review Committee Closed Session meeting held on March 22, 2007 be received. Councillor MacDonald left the meeting at this time Motion CP Motion Councillor Mertens Councillor Campbell THAT the following motion (CP ) as amended from the Corporate Services Committee closed session meeting of April 11, 2007 be approved: THAT Option 1 be approved as the reorganized model for the Corporate Services and Finance department; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Manager of Human Resources be directed to implement the merging of the Chief Administrative Officer s Assistant and the Commissioner of Corporate Services Assistant positions into one position; THAT the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Finance be responsible for the long term planning of the Corporation, both strategic and financial; and THAT the cost for the restructuring of the Corporate Services department and the tangible capital asset requirements be funded in 2007 through the COMRIF Capital Asset Management funding and the Federal Gas Tax Fund.

14 14 Councillor Gale requested a Recorded Vote on Motion Name In Favour Opposed GALE, Kevin ALYEA, Monica BAILEY, Laverne BEST, Ray BURRIS, Peggy CAMPBELL, Bev LATCHFORD, Sandy MACDONALD, Keith - Absent MARISETT, Brian MERTENS, Peter O'BRIEN, Dianne PARKS, Richard SLIK, Lori - Absent THOMPSON, John TURPIN, Barry FINNEGAN, Mayor Leo P Total Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee Minutes from the closed session held on April 12, 2007 Motion Councillor Parks Councillor Burris THAT the Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee Minutes from the closed session held on April 12, 2007 be adopted as circulated. Motion arising from the Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee closed session: Motion required regarding Appointments to the Museum Advisory Committee Motion Councillor O Brien THAT Judy Zelmanovits and Vivienne Naso be appointed to the Museum Advisory Committee for the term of Council or until reappointed.

15 12. Confirmatory By-law 15 Motion Councillor Bailey Councillor Gale THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 12.1 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on April 23, (signed as By-law ) The next regular meeting of Council will be held on Monday, May 14, Adjournment Motion Councillor Latchford Councillor Marisett THAT this meeting now adjourn at p.m. CLERK Victoria Leskie MAYOR Leo P. Finnegan