CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE

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1 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TUESDAY, 6 MAY, 2014, AT 6:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Mayor: Councillors: Peter Politis Reynald Brisson Gilles Chartrand Fernand Gravel Robert Hutchinson Darryl J. Owens Jane Skidmore-Fox CAO: Clerk: Director of Corporate Services: MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS Jean Pierre Ouellette Jocelyne Pronovost Monika Malherbe OTHERS: ABSENT: Councillors: 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 1.1 Mayor Politis welcomed everyone in attendance and declared the meeting open. 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.1 Item By-law No , was removed from the consent agenda and placed under item for discussion only and was then reintroduced under 15.3 for the vote. Moved By: DARRYL J. OWENS Seconded By: FERNAND GRAVEL THAT the regular agenda and the consent agenda are hereby accepted as amended. 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4.1 Minutes of April 1st, 2014 meeting Moved By: REYNALD BRISSON Seconded By: ROBERT HUTCHINSON

2 THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of April 1st, 2014 be adopted as circulated. 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 5.1 Council inquired if swimming lessons would be offered at the lake this summer. The CAO informed the members that the lessons at the lake were advertised as part of the program for this summer. 6. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS HEAD OF COUNCIL AND COUNCILLORS REPORTS 7.1 Mayor and Councillor Expense Report The Clerk was directed to verify if the budget was increased for the Councillor's expenses, as per discussion during the budget deliberation. Seconded By: REYNALD BRISSON THAT the Mayor and Councillor Expense Report - year to date - April 22, 2014 be accepted as presented. 7.2 Provincial Elections - June 12th, 2014 Mayor Politis announced that the Provincial Elections have been called for June 12, MR. Politis is running as the PC candidate for the Temiskaming-Cochrane riding. The Mayor informed Council that during the electoral campaign he will attempt to attend as many meetings as possible; however; delegated his seat to Councillor Gravel to chair the meetings and attend functions during his absence. 8. REPORTS 8..1 Community Services Department By-Law Number Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane and the Cochrane Junior A Crunch Councillor Hutchinson inquire if the research was done regarding the advertising policy for the THEC. The COA informed council that the advertising policy is nonexistent. In the Crunch agreement the rink boards were assigned to the Crunch to keep the advertisement proceeds and in return the Town will get 70 % of the alcohol sale Municipal Operations/Water and Wastewater Department Application for a Temporary Street Closure - Ice Hut

3 The Ice Hut submitted an application to Council for a temporary street closure during the Summerfest. The Ice Hut will be hosting a Show and Shine Event from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. No alcohol will be served during the event; however, at 7:00 p.m. the barriers will be moved to hold the street dance aspect of the evening. The barriers will extend directly along the property lines of the Ice Hut restaurant and across Third Street. The smaller area will allow for better security and management of the customers. A leave of Council was granted to allow Mr. Jamie Mageau, the owner of the Ice Hut, to address Council as a delegation. Mr. Mageau informed Council that the property owners in the neighbourhood were contacted and no objections was received pertaining to the event and street closure. Moved By: DARRYL J.OWENS Seconded By: FERNAND GRAVEL THAT the Town of Cochrane hereby approves the Temporary Street Closure Application from the Ice Hut Bar and Grill for the 2014 Summerfest Show and Shine Event and Street Dance as follows: (a) Third Street is hereby closed to traffic from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue, on Saturday, August 8th, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. AND THAT we permit a Street Dance within the street closure portion covered by the application, subject to their approval by LLBO and contacting the local OPP, Protective Services Department; and obtaining the necessary certificate of Insurance, naming the Town of Cochrane as an additional insurer Water and Wastewater Rate Study Review - RFP The current plan was developed by KPMG in 2010 after a comprehensive review of the water and wastewater department's financials, assets and public meetings and input. Council directed the department to issue an RFP for a Water and Wastewater Rate Study Review earlier this year. Five companies were invited to submit a proposal, The department received a proposal from Watson & Associates and one from KPMG. The results of the submissions are as follows: Watson and Associates $24,000 KPMG $25,000 Moved By: ROBERT HUTCHINSON Seconded By: REYNALD BRISSON THAT the Council of the Town of Cochrane awards RFP Water and Wastewater Rate Study Review to Watson and Associates Economists Ltd for the amount of $24,000 plus applicable taxes Protective Services Department

4 8..4 Polar Bear Habitat and Heritage Village Department Corporate Services Department CAO/EDO Department COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS 9.1 Economic Development Steering Board - Appointment of member The CAO informed Council that the main project the Economic Development Steering Board is working on is the strategic plan. The Board had a presentation on this item last week. Moved By: DARRYL J. OWENS Seconded By: FERNAND GRAVEL THAT we hereby appoint Julia Martin, as the Cochrane Board of Trade alternative, to the Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board. 9.2 Volunteer Development and Recognition Board - Appointment of members Seconded By: ROBERT HUTCHINSON THAT we hereby appoint the following to the Cochrane Volunteer Development and Recognition Board: Dianne Denault, Filles de Isabelle representative Diane Ayotte, Club Colombe representative Cheryl Cheff, Agricultural and Horticultural Society representative Gilles Parent, Knights of Columbus representative Michelle Klis, Minor Hockey Association representative Holly Castellani, Citizen at large Peter Politis, Mayor 10. COMMUNICATIONS 10.1 Northeastern Ontario Municipal Association (NEOMA) Meeting - Friday, May 30th, 2014 in Cochrane Moved By: REYNALD BRISSON Seconded By: FERNAND GRAVEL

5 THAT the following be authorized to attend the NEOMA Meeting held in Cochrane on Friday, May 30th, 2014: All Councillors 11. RESOLUTIONS NEW BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS NOTICE OF MOTION CONSENT AGENDA 15.1 Minister of Responsible for Seniors Affairs - Proclaim June as "Seniors' Month" 15.2 The Spina Bifidaand Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SB&H) - Proclamation - June as Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month 15.3 By-Law Number Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane and the Cochrane Junior A Crunch. Councillor Brisson requested a recorded vote. YEAS: COUNCILLORS FERNAND GRAVEL, ROBERT HUTCHINSON, DARRYL J. OWENS AND MAYOR PETER POLITIS NAYS: COUNCILLOR REYNALD BRISSON Seconded By: DARRYL J. OWENS THAT the following items contained in the Consent Agenda are hereby approved and adopted: 1. Proclaim the month of June as "Senior's Month" 2. Proclaim the month of June as "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month". 3. By-Law Number

6 16. BY-LAWS ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INQUIRIES 18.1 May 4-11, 2014 as "Funeral Professional Week" May 10, 2014 as "World Lupus Day" 18.2 Summerfest Declaration Moved By: DARRYL J. OWENS Seconded By: FERNAND GRAVEL THAT we declare August 7 to 10, 2014 as "SUMMERFEST 2014" in the Town of Cochrane, which has municipal significance. 19. COUNCIL (IN CLOSED SESSION) 19.1 Litigation Matters Moved By: ROBERT HUTCHINSON Seconded By: DARRYL J. OWENS THAT the Committee meet in Closed Session at 7:02 p.m. to discuss litigation matters pertaining to Part of Lot 11 and 12, Concession 10, Glackmeyer Township. Moved By: ROBERT HUTCHINSON Seconded By: DARRYL J. OWENS THAT the Committee returns to its regular meeting at 7:20 p.m. Moved By: REYNALD BRISSON Seconded By: DARRYL J. OWENS THAT the Town of Cochrane provides direction to the CAO to proceed with our legal counsel recommendation relative to the Closed Session matter ATS Genier file. 20. ADJOURNMENT Seconded By: REYNALD BRISSON

7 THAT this meeting do now adjourn at 7:27 p.m. MAYOR CLERK