1. Call to Order. 2. Lord's Prayer CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD. March 10, 2015

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1 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD A meeting of Prince Edward County Council was held on at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 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 4 (Ameliasburgh) 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 Robert L. Quaiff Lenny Epstein Treat Hull Barry Turpin Jim Dunlop Janice Maynard Roy Pennell Dianne O'Brien Brad Nieman Steve Graham David Harrison Steve Ferguson Kevin Gale Bill Roberts Regrets: Ward 5 (Athol) Councillor Ward 6 (Hallowell) Councillor Jamie Forrester Gordon Fox Staff Present: Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Development Commissioner of Engineering, Development and Works Commissioner of Corporate Services and Finance Clerk Neil Carbone Robert McAuley Susan Turnbull Kim White 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Lord's Prayer The Mayor invited those who wished, to join him in the Lord's Prayer.

2 3. Confirmation of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Confirm the Agenda Motion Moved by Councillor Harrison Seconded by Councillor Pennell THAT the Agenda for the Council meeting of be confirmed. 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof Councillor Gale declared a pecuniary interest with agenda item 10.1 as it relates to Motion CW as contained in the Committee of the Whole report from the meeting held on February 12, 2015 regarding the deputation by Janet Hillier, and the planning process involving the severance/lot addition of Howard McDermaid's property in Northport on County Road 15 initiated by the sale of Mr. McDermaid's home wherein Councillor Gale was the realtor. Councillor Gale did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter. 5. Announcements - none 6. Adoption of Minutes 6.1 from the meeting held on February 10, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Graham Seconded by Councillor Turpin THAT the from the meeting held on February 10,2015 be adopted as presented. 6.2 Special from the meeting held on February 12, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Maynard Seconded by Councillor Hull THAT the Special from the meeting held on February 12,2015 be adopted as presented. 2

3 6.3 Special from the meeting held on February 18, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Nieman THAT the Special from the meeting held on February 18,2015 be adopted as presented. 6.4 Planning Public from the meeting held on February 18, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Gale Seconded by Councillor Maynard THAT the Planning Public from the meeting held on February 18, 2015 be adopted as presented. 7. Deputations - None Listed 8. Comments from the Audience (on items on the agenda) 8.1 Carolyn Grondin, Officiant, All Seasons Weddings addressed Council regarding agenda item 9.2 and 9.3 as it relates to the municipality providing Civil Wedding Ceremonies after regular working hours. 8.2 Dawn Quantrell, Regional Director, Celebrating Life and Kettle Creek Weddings, addressed Council regarding agenda item 9.2 and 9.3 as it relates to the municipality providing Civil Wedding Ceremonies after regular working hours. 8.3 Adele Pierson, Piersons Food!and, addressed Council regarding agenda item 9.4 as it relates to a proposed amendment to the County's parking by-law to create a loading zone on Wharf Street, Wellington. Ms. Pierson provided a copy of delivery window schedule provided by Doug Partridge, Sobey's. Motion Moved by Councillor Pennell Seconded by Councillor Hull THAT the comments provided by Carolyn Grondin Officiant, All Seasons Weddings and Dawn Quantrell, Regional Director, Celebrating Life and Kettle Creek Weddings regarding agenda items 9.2 and 9.3 as they relate to the municipality providing Civil Wedding Ceremonies after regular working hours be received; and THAT the comments provided by Adele Pierson, Piersons Foodland regarding agenda item 9.4 as it relates to a proposed amendment to the County's parking by-law to create a loading zone on Wharf Street, Wellington, be received. 3

4 9. Items for Consideration Council agreed to vote on each item for consideration separately. 9.1 Report of the Engineering, Development and Works Commission dated March '10, 2015 regarding Exemption from Part Lot Control Lot 40, Registered Plan 47M-13 (Welbanks Subdivision) Prince Edward County (Curtis Street, Picton) (By-law listed as ) Motion Moved by Councillor Graham Seconded by Councillor Pennell THAT the report of the Engineering, Development and Works Commission dated regarding a request for Exemption from Part Lot Control be received; THAT the request to Exempt Part Lot Control from lands owned by Hickory Homes Ltd., described as Lot 40 on Plan 47M-13, Ward, 1 (Picton), be approved; and THAT Council give three readings to a By-law to Exempt Part Lot Control from lands described as Lot 40 on Plan 47M-13, Ward 1 (Picton), in the County of Prince Edward. 9.2 Report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission dated March 10, 2015 regarding Addendum Information - Conducting Civil Marriages after Regular Working Hours Motion Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Epstein THAT the report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission dated March 10, 2015 regarding Addendum Information - Conducting Civil Marriages after Regular Working Hours be received. 9.3 Report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission dated January 29, 2015 regarding Conducting Civil Marriages after Regular Working Hours (Deferred from the Council meeting held on February 10, 2015 for further information - additional information provided as Item 9.2 on this agenda) Motion Moved by Councillor Nyman Seconded by Councillor O'Brien THAT the report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission dated January 29, 2015 regarding Conducting Civil Marriages after Regular Working Hours be received; THAT the document entitled "Getting Married - General Information and Planning Package" be amended to include that Civil Marriage Ceremonies are offered after 4

5 regular working hours and/or at a location other than Shire Hall, Picton and within the County of Prince Edward; and THAT Schedule "A" to the Fees and Charges By-law be further amended to include a fee of $350 plus HST, for the solemnization of civil marriages at alternative locations and/or after regular working hours if the request can be accommodated by the Clerk. Prior to voting on Motion the following Amending Motion was put forward: Amending Motion Moved by Councillor O'Brien Seconded by Councillor Maynard THAT the foregoing motion be amended by deleting the last two paragraphs and the report be received. A vote was then taken on Motion as Amended as follows: THAT the report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission dated January 29, 2015 regarding Conducting Civil Marriages after Regular Working Hours be received. 9.4 Report of the Engineering, Development and Works Commission dated March 10, 2015 regarding 2015 Parking By-law Amendment Motion Moved by Councillor Dunlop Seconded by Councillor Harrison THAT the report of the Engineering, Development and Works Commission dated March 10,2015 regarding 2015 Parking By-law Amendment be received; and THAT a By-law to amend By-law No , be brought forward for enactment to create a "Loading Zone" at the entrance to 24 Wharf Street for a distance measuring 25 metres north, to restrict parking during the following times: Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Prior to voting on Motion the following Amending Motion was put forward: Amending Motion Moved by Councillor Dunlop Seconded by Councillor Graham THAT the foregoing motion be amended to change the parking restriction time for Saturdays by deleting '2:00 p.m.' and inserting '6:00 p.m.' 5

6 A vote was then taken on Motion as Amended as follows: THAT the report of the Engineering, Development and Works Commission dated regarding 2015 Parking By-law Amendment be received; and THAT a By-law to amend By-law No , be brought forward for enactment to create a "Loading Zone" at the entrance to 24 Wharf Street for a distance measuring 25 metres north, to restrict parking during the following times: Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 9.5 Report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission dated March 10, 2015 regarding the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement and Amendment to Schedule D (By-law listed as ) Motion Moved by Councillor Nyman Seconded by Councillor Epstein THAT the report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission dated March 10, 2015 regarding the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement and Amendment to Schedule D be received; and THAT the bylaw, listed on this agenda, to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the amendment to the Long-Term Home Service Accountability Agreement be enacted. 9.6 Report of the Community Development Department dated regarding the Rural Economic Development Agreement for Downtown Revitalization (See By-law for Agreement) Motion Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Hull THAT the report of the Community Development Department dated regarding the Rural Economic Development Agreement for Downtown Revitalization be received; and THAT the bylaw, listed on this agenda, to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the funding agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs be enacted. 6

7 10. Committee Reports 10.1 Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on February 12, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Gale Seconded by Councillor Maynard THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on February 12, 2015 be adopted as presented, with the exception of Motion CW Motion Moved by Councillor O'Brien Seconded by Councillor Roberts THAT the following motion CW of the Committee of the Whole meeting, held on February 12, 2015 be approved: THAT the deputation by Janet Hillier, on behalf of her father Howard McDermaid, regarding the planning process involved in their Lot Addition, Consent and Rezoning, and their appeal to Council for financial compensation in the amount of $1,000.00, be received; and THAT staff be requested to provide a report and recommendation on the request by Janet Hillier for financial compensation in the amount of $1, to a March 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting Public Report of Closed Session from the Special Council held on February 12, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Hull Seconded by Councillor Epstein THAT the Public Report of Closed Session from the Special Council held on February 12, 2015 be adopted as presented Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on February 26, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Maynard Seconded by Councillor Gale THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on February 26, 2015 be adopted as presented. 7

8 10.4 Public Report of Closed Session from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 26, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor O'Brien Seconded by Councillor Harrison THAT the Public Report of Closed Session from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 26, 2015 be adopted as presented. 11. By-laws for Consideration 11.1 The following By-laws are recommended for adoption Motion Moved by Councillor Epstein Seconded by Councillor Dunlop THAT the following By-laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: A By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Application-Based Component Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) (signed as By-law ) A By-law to Adopt an Emergency Management Program for the County of Prince Edward (signed as By-law ) A By-law to Amend By-law , Being a By-law to Establish a Community Development Commission for the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward (signed as By-law ) A By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing) for Funding under the Ice Storm Assistance Program (December 2013 Ice Storm) (signed as By-law ) A By-law to Rescind By-law , being a By-law to Authorize the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward to enter into a Development (Site Plan) Agreement with Canada Limited (owner) (Shoppers Drug Mart, Picton) (signed as By-law ) A By-law to Amend By-law , being a By-law to Designate the Rose/Frost Farm Complex to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest Pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (signed as By-law ) A By-law to Appoint Person(s) to the Prince Edward County Community Development Commission (signed as By-law ) 8

9 A By-law to Provide for the Establishment and Assumption within the County Road System of Certain Lands Acquired by the County for the Widening of Certain Highways. (signed as By-law ) A By-Law to Amend By-law being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Service Accountability Agreement between The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and the South East Local Health Integration Network (H.J. McFarland Home for the Aged) (signed as By-law ) A By-Law to Exempt Lot 40 of Plan 47M-13 (Welbanks Subdivision) From Part Lot Control, Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Hickory Homes Ltd.) (signed as By-law ) A By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Funding Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) (Regional Downtown Revitalization Project for Prince Edward County) (signed as By-law ) 12. Closed Session 12.1 Motion to move into Closed Session Motion Moved by Councillor Dunlop Seconded by Councillor O'Brien THAT Council now move into closed session to consider: a) Two reports of the Community Development Department regarding a prop.osed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act); and b) A report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations (pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act). Council reconvened at 8:36 p.m. with all members present excepting Councillor Forrester and Councillor Fox. Motion was the motion to rise and resume sitting in open session, and was enacted in closed session. 9

10 13. Adoption of Closed Session Minutes 13.1 Special Council minutes from the Closed Session meeting held on February 12, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Pennell Seconded by Councillor Hull THAT the Special Council minutes from the Closed Session meeting held on February 12, 2015 be adopted Committee of the Whole minutes from the Closed Session meeting held on February 26, 2015 Motion Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Harrison THAT the Committee of the Whole minutes from the Closed Session meeting held on February 26, 2015 be adopted. 14. Motions Arising from Closed Session 14.1 Citizen Appointments to the Recreation Ward Committees Motion Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Turpin THAT Barry Hamilton, Jeanie Perruzza, Debbie Rankin, VictOiia Sutherland, Aaron Miller, Lori Mason and Malcom Ross be appointed to the Picton (Ward 1) Recreation Ward Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; THAT Alex Goodfellow, Angela Prinzen, Matt Young, Diana Cooper and Hedy Brambat Keller be appointed to the Bloomfield (Ward 2) and Hallowell (Ward 6) Recreation Ward Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; THAT Brenda Little, Tina Konecny, Krista Tevlin, Doug Little, Lisa Burke Patti Baily, Bob Stock, Gord Arnot and Maria Rogers be appointed to the Wellington (Ward 3) Recreation Ward Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; THAT Geraldine Demierre, Coulter Rashote, Lisa Rashotte, Jan Nightingale Alan Bently, Daniel Dulmage and Ronald E. Mastin be appointed to the Ameliasburgh (Ward 4) Recreation Ward Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; 10

11 THAT Kato Wake, Lily Lee, Donna Kaye, Linda Cole, Susan Wallis and Carol King be appointed to the Athol (Ward 5) Recreation Ward Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; THAT Jane Macdonald, Rosemary Istead, Cynthia Riordon, Conrad Beaubien and Michal Zada be appointed to the Hillier (Ward 7) Recreation Ward Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; THAT Pat Legere, Grant Murdoch, Terry Murdoch, Myles Legere and Sharon Lake be appointed to the North Marysburgh (Ward 8) Recreation Ward Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; and THAT Renay Weissman-Stanners, Garry G.W. Lewis, Todd Foster, Daniel Quinn, Vicki Quinn, Dennis Fox, Luc Paradis and Kristy Mills be appointed to the Sophiasburgh (Ward 10) Recreation Ward Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed Citizen Appointments to the Cemetery Advisory Committee Motion Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Turpin THAT Margaret Haylock Capon, Eleanor Lindsay MacDonald and Vic Alyea be appointed as the citizen representatives to the Cemetery Advisory Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; THAT Sandra Latchford be appointed as the representative from the Glenwood Cemetery Board to the Cemetery Advisory Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; and THAT Paul Greer be appointed as the representative from Wellington Cemetery Board to the Cemetery Advisory Committee for the Term of Council or until reappointed Citizen Appointment to the Healthcare Advisory Committee Motion Moved by Councillor Harrison Seconded by Councillor Roberts THAT Dr. Andrew Janikowski be appointed as a citizen representative to the Healthcare Advisory Committee for a one-year term or until reappointed. 11

12 14.4 Citizen Appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Motion Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Nieman THAT Harley Branscombe and George Underhill be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed Citizen Appointment as a Fence Viewer Motion Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Turpin THAT Brian Orsborne be appointed as a Fence Viewer for the County of Prince Edward for the Term of Councilor until reappointed Citizen Appointments as Livestock Evaluators Motion Moved by Councillor Graham Seconded by Councillor Gale THAT Creighton Carr and Jim McMahon be appointed as Livestock Evaluators for the County of Prince Edward for the Term of Councilor until reappointed Appointments to the Museum Advisory Committee Motion Moved by Councillor Epstein Seconded by Councillor Roberts THAT Rachael Tracey and Nancy Hezlop-Woods be appointed as citizen representatives to the Museum Advisory Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; THAT Susan Rose - Rose House Museum, Suzanne O'Connor -Wellington Heritage Museum, Lynda McGregor - Mariners Park Museum, Elizabeth Rolston - Ameliasburgh Historical Village, and Michael Miller - Macauley Heritage Park be appointed as the site representative for the County-owned Museum, to the Museum Advisory Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed; and THAT Steve Ferguson be appointed as the representative from the Prince Edward Historical Society to the Museum Advisory Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed. 12

13 14.8 Citizen Appointment to the Property Standards Committee Motion Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Turpin THAT Phil St-Jean be appointed to the Property Standards Committee for the Term of Councilor until reappointed Offer of Purchase and Sale for Lots 26,27,28 and Lot 33 Macdonald Drive, Picton Motion Moved by Councillor Dunlop Seconded by Councillor Graham THAT the sale of Municipal land identified by Roll No Hallowell Con 1 NWCP PT LOT 3 RP 47R5481 PARTS and 32 for a selling price of $125,000 plus HST be approved; and, THAT, based upon the agreed upon terms and conditions of the Offer of Purchase and Sale between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and R. R. Byford, staff be directed to bring forward a By-Law to authorize the Sale of this parcel in open session at the March 24, 2015 Council Meeting Offer of Purchase and Sale for 55 King Street, Picton Motion Moved by Councillor Nieman Seconded by Councillor Pennell THAT, the purchase of land identified by Roll No (55 King Street, Picton) at a purchase price of $300,000 be approved; and, THAT, based on the agreed upon terms and conditions of the Offer of Purchase and Sale between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and John Switzer Fuels Ltd., staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to authorize the Purchase of this parcel in open session at the March 24, 2015 Council Meeting. 13

14 March 10,2015 Councillor Maynard requested a Recorded Vote on Motion : Name In Favour MAYNARD, Janice NIEMAN, Brad O'BRIEN, Dianne PENNELL, Roy ROBERTS, Bill TURPIN, Barry DUNLOP, Jim EPSTEIN, Lenny FERGUSON, Steve FORRESTER, Jamie - Absent FO, Gordon - Absent GALE, Kevin GRAHAM, Steve HARRISON, David HULL, Treat QUAIFF, Mayor Robert L. Total Confirmatory By-law 15.1 By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of this meeting Motion Moved by Councillor Nieman Seconded by Councillor Epstein Opposed x 4 THAT the following by-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on March 10,2015. (signed as By-law ) 16. Adjournment 16.1 Motion to Adjourn Motion Moved by Councillor Graham Seconded by Councillor Turpin THAT this eeting now adjourn at 8:57 p.m. Kim White, CLERK 14