The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. Council Meeting #11-17 MINUTES

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1 The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Council Meeting #11-17 MINUTES A regular meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. B. CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSED SESSION C. O CANADA The Council meeting was opened with the singing of O Canada. D. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Mayor Shaun McLaughlin Councillor Duncan Abbott Councillor John Edwards Councillor Denzil Ferguson Councillor Alex Gillis Councillor Christa Lowry Councillor Jill McCubbin Councillor Amanda Pulker-Mok Councillor Paul Watters Councillor Val Wilkinson ABSENT: Councillor Jane Torrance Diane Smithson, CAO Shawna Stone, Clerk Jeanne Harfield, Deputy Clerk Steven Stirling, Planner (left at 7:50 pm) Guy Bourgon, Director of Roads and Public Works (left at 7:56 pm) Rod Cameron, Operations Manager (left at 7:56 pm) Pam Harris, Chief Librarian (arrived at 6:12 pm) E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Resolution No Seconded by Councillor Edwards THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

2 Council Meeting May 2, 2017 Page 2 F. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Resolution No Moved by Councillor Pulker-Mok THAT the Council Minutes dated April 18, 2017 be approved as presented. H. DELEGATION, DEPUTATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Almonte District High School Curling Team (ADHS) 1 st Place OFSAA The Mayor presented the members of the ADHS curling team with certificates to congratulate them on their first place finish at OFSAA. 2. Lanark County Truck Roadeo - John Gleeson 1st Place, Ben Kipp - 2nd Place The Mayor congratulated John Gleeson and Ben Kipp on their first and second place finish at the Lanark County Truck Roadeo. 3. David Lashley and Amelia Kebbel Lashley & Associates Re: Riverwalk Extension to Coleman Island Concept Plan Mr. Lashley and Ms. Kebbel presented the concept plan for the Riverwalk extension to Coleman Island. They highlighted features such as the Millworker s staircase, stone dust walkway, flagstone pavers, interpretive plaques, wayfinding signage, viewing platform, benches, bike racks, lighting, low maintenance naturalized landscaping. Resolution No Seconded by Councillor McCubbin THAT the delegation by David Lashley and Amelia Kebbel, re: Riverwalk Extension to Coleman Island Concept Plan, be received for information. I. PUBLIC MEETINGS 1. Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) - Block 40, Don Maynard Park The Mayor stated that this is a statutory public meeting for the purpose of giving the public the opportunity to make representations in respect to the proposed bylaws. Notice has been given in accordance with the Planning Act.

3 Council Meeting May 2, 2017 Page 3 If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Council before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Any person wishing to be advised of Council s decision with respect to the applications was requested to leave their name and address on the appropriate notification sheet located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers. The Mayor advised members of the public that due to the number of persons who wanted to make submissions each such person would be limited to a maximum of two minutes speaking time. The Planner provided an overview of the applications. He advised that written comments were received from Karen Hirst, Ken Hirst, Garry and Anne Houston, Sandra Davey and Donald Rodger, Jan and Mike Maydan. The Mayor invited members of the public to comment. The following members spoke in opposition to the applications: Diedree Hemsley, Gloria Leonard, Tracy Julian. Steve Maynard approached the podium, indicated he would not adhere to the two minute limit time and ultimately did not speak to the matter. As a result of outbursts from some members of the public, the Mayor determined that the proceedings of the public meeting were being disrupted and suspended the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor again invited members of the public to comment. The following members spoke in opposition to the applications: Gerry Belisle, Mario Coculuzzi. As a result of renewed outbursts from some members of the public gallery, the Mayor stated that in accordance with the Procedural By-law 17-03, Section 29 an individual was to be expelled from the meeting. The Ontario Provincial Police attended and removed the individual from the Council Chambers. The Mayor again invited members of the public to comment. The following members spoke in opposition to the applications: David Comeau, Edward Wilson, Pam Coculuzzi, Herman Schroeder, Jennifer Cooney. The main oral comments from members of the public included: does not conform to the Official Plan or Provincial Police Statement; maintain green space; decrease in property value; named after Don Maynard; sidewalks do not meet current standards; increased traffic; change in traffic patterns; concern that litigation will cost more than the value of the lots. The Mayor concluded by advising the public that written comments can be submitted to the Planner until May 16, 2017.

4 Council Meeting May 2, 2017 Page 4 J. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Resolution No Moved by Councillor Edwards Seconded by Councillor Ferguson THAT Council resolve into Committee of the Whole, with Councillor Lowry in the Chair. J.1 CONSENT ITEMS CAO Report May 2017 Resolution No THAT the CAO s Report May 2017 report be received. Unreasonable Behaviour Policy THAT the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy be approved as presented. Motion to amend: Resolution No Moved by Councillor Wilkinson Seconded by Councillor Gillis Insert: relevant (Part II Scope, 1. Background, paragraph 2, municipal services) Resolution No THAT the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy be approved as presented. Financial Report March 31, 2017 Resolution No THAT the Financial Report March 31, 2017 be received. DEFEATED

5 Council Meeting May 2, 2017 Page 5 Animal Control / By-Law Report 1 st Quarter 2017 Resolution No THAT the Animal Control/ By-law Report 1 st Quarter 2017 report be received. Advisory Committee Minutes Resolution No THAT the minutes of the following committees be received: Health and Safety January 30 and April 24, 2017 MRPC March 8, 2017 Daycare March 22, 2017 Pakenham Branch Library April 12, 2017 Striking Committee April 18, 2017 Accessibility April 19, 2017 Riverwalk Committee April 24, 2017 Accessibility Resolution No Moved by Mayor McLaughlin Seconded by Councillor McCubbin WHEREAS National Access Awareness Week was first established in 1988 to promote better community access for people with disabilities; and WHEREAS the week was created in response to a request from Rick Hansen following his 40,000 km Man in Motion World Tour, organized to raise awareness about the need for accessibility for people with disabilities; and WHEREAS the week celebrates achievements made by and for people with disabilities; and WHEREAS it promotes access for people with all disabilities who encounter barriers that prevent full participation in day-to-day activities. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills does hereby proclaim May 28 June 3, 2017 as National Access Awareness Week in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of equal access and full participation of persons with disabilities

6 Council Meeting May 2, 2017 Page 6 J.2 STAFF REPORTS Planning and Development a. Clearance of Subdivision Conditions River Front Estates, Phase 4 Library Resolution No Moved by Councillor Gillis Seconded by Councillor Ferguson THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Subdivision Agreement for the Riverfront Estates Subdivision Phase 4 as the draft conditions have been satisfied. b. Community Ovens Resolution No Moved by Councillor Pulker-Mok Seconded by Councillor McCubbin THAT Council support the community ovens project and approve placement of the project on municipal property near the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. Roads and Public Works c. Final Acceptance Creekside Subdivision Resolution No Moved by Councillor Wilkinson Seconded by Councillor Watters THAT Council authorize final acceptance for plan of subdivision 27M-59 (Creekside Subdivision), in accordance with Section 15 of the subdivision agreement with Neilcorp General Contracting LTD.; AND THAT the by-law for the assumption of the roads and associated infrastructure works constructed with the development of plan of subdivision 27M- 59 be passed. d. Blakeney Water Taking Resolution No Moved by Councillor Edwards Seconded by Councillor Ferguson

7 Council Meeting May 2, 2017 Page 7 THAT Council direct staff to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law to restrict parking on the east side of Blakeney Road immediately south of the Blakeney bridge from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday inclusive from May 1 to June 30 of every year to allow for municipal water taking in association with our yearly gravelling program, once the property has been successfully acquired. Finance and Administration e. Organizational / Operational / Service Delivery Review Resolution No Moved by Councillor Edwards Seconded by Councillor Gillis THAT Council approve Option 3 - Service Delivery Review involving a combination of staff work and contracting out specific elements. J. 3 INFORMATION ITEMS Mayor s Report County Councillor s Report Highlights: tax rates/ratios approved; request for provincial support for a local opioid strategy; OVRT discussions; no spray agreements; cross-border ambulance agreements. Mississippi Valley Conservation Report Councillor Gillis reported on the state of the wetlands; roles of conservation authorities; and watershed conditions. Information List Resolution No Seconded by Councillor McCubbin THAT Information List be received for information. Meeting Calendar May 2017 Amendments - Agricultural Advisory May 23, 2017 at 7:30 am

8 Council Meeting May 2, 2017 Page 8 K. RISE AND REPORT Resolution No Moved by Mayor McLaughlin Seconded by Councillor Abbott THAT the Committee rise and return to Council to receive the report on the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole. Resolution No Moved by Councillor Edwards THAT the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of May 2, 2017 be adopted as resolutions of Council. L. BY-LAWS Resolution No Moved by Councillor Abbott Seconded by Councillor Lowry THAT By-laws to17-43 inclusive be taken as read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council. By-Law Resolution No THAT By-law 17-41, a by-law to establish a municipal highway, lands defined as Finner Court on registered plan of Subdivision 27M-59. By-Law Resolution No THAT By-law 17-42, a by-law to adopt the estimates for the sums required during the year 2017 for the general and special purposes of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and to establish tax rates. By-Law Resolution No THAT By-law 17-43, a by-law to repeal By-law which authorized the signing of a five-year agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and Gord Pike for use of washroom facilities in downtown Almonte in Heritage Court.

9 Council Meeting May 2, 2017 Page 9 M. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS N. NOTICE OF MOTION O. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS P. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW By-law Resolution No Seconded by Councillor Abbott THAT By-law 17-44, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills at its regular meeting held on the 2 nd day of May, 2017, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 2 nd day of May, Q. ADJOURNMENT Resolution No Seconded by Councillor Watters THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Shaun McLaughlin MAYOR Shawna Stone CLERK