CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA February 19, 2008 332 Main Street, Shire Hall, Picton MTO/Council Information Session - 5:00 p.m. Staff from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and Transportation and Infrastructure Services Morrison Hershfield Limited will provide Members of Council with a preview of the public education process regarding the pending construction of the Highway 33/County Road 1 Roundabout. 1. Call to Order prior to Closed Session 6:45 p.m. 2. Closed Session - 6:45 p.m. Committee Room THAT Council now move into Closed Session for the purpose of: i) reviewing the Closed Session minutes from the Council meeting of January 28, 2008 (pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c)(f) of the Municipal Act); ii) iii) reviewing the Closed Session minutes from the Planning Services Committee meeting of February 5, 2008 (pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act); and considering a report from the Chief Administrative Officer seeking direction on the potential disposition of land (pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act). * * * * * * * * Council Public Meeting Agenda 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers 3. Call to Order 4. Lord s Prayer 5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 6. Announcements 6.1 Darlene Thompson will provide a promotional video showcasing the Recreational Outreach Centre (ROC).
7. Adoption of Minutes : THAT the Council Minutes from the meeting and closed session held on January 28, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. be adopted as circulated. 8. Public Question Period regarding Items listed on the Agenda 9. Deputations 9.1 Dan Solomon from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and Jim Inch from Transportation and Infrastructure Services Morrison Hershfield Limited will provide a presentation regarding the pending construction of the Highway 33/County Road 1 Roundabout. THAT the presentation by Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and Transportation and Infrastructure Services Morrison Hershfield Limited regarding the pending construction of the Highway 33/County Road 1 Roundabout be received; and THAT the construction of the Highway 33/County Road 1 Roundabout be endorsed. 10. Consent Items THAT the following consent items listed as 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16 and 10.17 be adopted and the recommendations contained therein, be approved: 10.1 Letter from the Easter Seal Society dated February 1, 2008 requesting Council to proclaim March 2008 as Easter Seals Month WHEREAS Easter Seals Ontario is dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities; WHEREAS Easter Seals helps over 7,000 families of kids with physical disabilities to purchase necessary equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, braces, and communication aids; WHEREAS through the More Choices for More Kids vision, Easter Seals Ontario provides recreational experiences at Easter Seals camps, and funding of Recreational Choices such as day camps, swimming and art classes; and WHEREAS Easter Seals Ontario mission includes public and consumer education on behalf of kids with physical disabilities; 2
WHEREAS Easter Seals has developed a province-wide network of community-based volunteer groups called District Councils. These councils represent the community, consisting of Easter Seals parents, volunteers, donors, teachers, medical representatives and other community members; and WHEREAS March is Easter Seals Month is a fundraising and awareness campaign for kids with physical disabilities. During March, communities across the province fundraise and create awareness through events such as The Easter Seals Telethon and Snowaramas and programs such as Paper Eggs and Penny Power; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for the County of Prince Edward declare the month of March 2008 to be Easter Seals Month and encourage everyone to support Easter Seals during its fundraising and awareness campaign. 10.2 Letter from Violence Awareness & Random Acts of Kindness Program dated January 22, 2008 requesting Council to proclaim the week of March 3 9, 2008 as Violence Awareness & Random Acts of Kindness Week WHEREAS the lives of many citizens of Prince Edward County have been directly or indirectly impacted by the ravages of violence; and WHEREAS many Canadians fall prey to senseless acts of violence every year; and WHEREAS by the time a child graduates from high school, they have seen 16,000 televised shootings and overall 300,000 acts of violence; and WHEREAS the prevalence of violence in our society makes victims of us all; and WHEREAS random acts of kindness must prevail and overcome random acts of violence; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council for the County of Prince Edward declare the week of March 3 to 9, 2008 to be Violence Awareness & Random Acts of Kindness Week ; THAT the citizens of Prince Edward County are encouraged to support and embrace the ideology and practice of Random Acts of Kindness not only during this special week but throughout the year; and THAT permission to decorate the downtown core with blue bows be granted. 10.3 Minutes from the Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services Committee from the meeting held on January 24, 2008 3
THAT the minutes of the Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services Committee from the meeting held on January 24, 2008 be received. 10.4 Report of the Commissioner of Recreation, Parks and Culture regarding an Agreement with Gerry Mayer (By-law listed as 13.1) THAT a By-law be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the amended agreement with Gerry Mayer for the operation of the Prince Edward Community Centre canteen and bar services. 10.5 Report of the Clerk regarding an Offer to Purchase Lot 37 in the Industrial Park Picton (By-law listed as 13.3) THAT the By-law as listed on this agenda to authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Lot 37 of the Industrial Park to Sandbank Homes Inc., be enacted. 10.6 Report of the Commissioner of Planning regarding Loyalist Contractors Site Plan Agreement (By-law listed as 13.5) THAT County Council give three readings to a By-law authorizing and directing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a site plan agreement with Loyalist Contractors Incorporated for the development located in Part of Lot 3, Concession 1 North West of Carrying Place, being Part of Lots 25 & 26, on Plan 47R-4789, Town of Picton, now in the County of Prince Edward. 10.7 Report of the Deputy Treasurer regarding an Interim Tax Levy (By-law listed as 13.4) THAT a By-Law be approved to provide for a Interim Tax Levy for 2008, to provide for the payment of taxes by installment on or before the due date of March 17, 2008, and to provide for penalty and interest charges on taxes in default, be enacted. 10.8 Minutes from Quinte Conservation Executive Committee from the meeting held on December 13, 2007 THAT the minutes of Quinte Conservation Executive Committee from the meeting held on December 13, 2007 be received. 10.9 Report of the Commissioner of Recreation, Parks and Culture regarding the Lease at 6 Ross Street, Picton 4
THAT the lease at 6 Ross Street, Picton for the Recreation, Parks and Culture Department administration offices be extended for a two (2) year term, ending on the last day of February 2010, for an annual cost of $31,000.00 as outlined in Mr. McFarland s letter dated January 30, 2008. 10.10 Report of the Manager of Recreation and Culture regarding the Canada Day Funding Application THAT Council approve Wendy Lane, Manager of Recreation and Culture as the signing authority for a consolidated application through the County of Prince Edward for a financial request to the Department of Canadian Heritage in relation to the Celebrate Canada! Program for organizing activities to celebrate Canada Day on behalf of: 1. North Marysburgh Ward Recreation Committee 2. Picton Ward Recreation Committee and the Picton BIAA 3. Wellington Ward Recreation Committee and the WDBA 10.11 Report of the Manager of Parks and Arenas regarding the Ice Resurfacer purchase 2008 THAT approval be given to order a new Olympia ice resurfacer from Resurfice Corporation immediately to ensure a September delivery date at a cost of $86,725.00 plus applicable taxes; and THAT a natural gas indoor fuelling system be ordered from Fuelmaker at a cost of $15,849.00 plus applicable taxes for the new ice resurfacer. 10.12 Report of the Commissioner of Planning regarding- Removal of Holding H Symbol Talbot Meadows Subdivision, Lot 8 Plan 4M-3, Picton Ward (By-law listed as 13.7) THAT County Council give three readings to a By-law to remove the Holding (H) Symbol from the Urban Residential Type Holding (R1-H) Zone, for Lot 8 on Plan 4M-3, Ward of Picton in the County of Prince Edward. 10.13 Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on February 5, 2008 THAT the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on February 5, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. be received. 10.14 Report of the Commissioner of Planning regarding Plan of Subdivision File No. 13-T- 06502 (Phase IV of Wellington on the Lakes), Sandbank Homes Inc., Ward of Wellington. (By-laws listed as 13.8 and 13.9) 5
THAT County Council give three readings to a By-law authorizing and directing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a subdivision agreement with Sandbank Homes Inc. and the Bank of Montreal for Plan of Subdivision File No. 13-T-06502 located in Part of Lot 202, Plan 8, Former Town of Wellington, County of Prince Edward; THAT County Council give FINAL APPROVAL to Plan of Subdivision File No. 13- T06502 consisting of 56 residential lots, a block for internal private roads and Blocks 57 and 58 for 0.3 metre reserves, on approximately 3.2 hectares (7.8 acres) of land located in Part of Lot 202, Plan 8, Former town of Wellington, County of Prince Edward and that the final approved plan of subdivision, prepared by Roger Pickard, O.L.S., be duly registered; and THAT County Council give three readings to a By-law to remove the Holding (H) Symbol from two (2) lots, each 0.14 acres (570 square metres) in area, zoned the Special Urban Residential Holding (R1-2-H) Zone, located in Part of Lot 202, Plan 8, further described as Lots 7 and 9 on the final plan of subdivision, in the Ward of Wellington, in the County of Prince Edward. 10.15 Report of the Manager of Properties regarding Gas Tax Funding (By-law listed as 13.10) THAT annually a new By-law be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Treasurer to sign a letter of agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario (the Ministry ) and the County of Prince Edward (the Municipality ) related to funding provided by the Province of Ontario (the Province ) to the Municipality under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program. 10.16 Recommendation of Councillor Mertens regarding upcoming Public Input Meetings regarding the feasibility study for the Wellington Community Centre (arena) THAT the upcoming Public Feedback Meetings to obtain input on the feasibility study for the Wellington Community Centre (arena) scheduled and advertised for March 4 in Wellington, March 12 in Ameliasburgh and March 20 in Picton be held as special meetings of the Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee; and THAT the Chair of the Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee be requested to call such special meetings. 10.17 Report of the Commissioner of Planning regarding Building Permit Applications required documentation, (matter referred to Council from the Planning Services Committee at its meeting of February 5, 2008 under motion PL-06-2008) 6
THAT the Chief Building Official report on Residential Permit Applications required documentation be received and that the permit applications required documentation form as amended from time to time be approved as a policy for the Building Section. 11. Committee Reports 11.1 The public report of Closed Session from the Council meeting held on January 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. THAT the public report of the Closed Session from the Council meeting held on January 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. be adopted as presented. 11.2 The report of the Public Works Committee from the meeting held on January 31, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. THAT the report of the Public Works Committee from the meeting held on January 31, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. be adopted as presented. 11.3 The report of the Planning Services Committee from the meeting and closed session held on February 5, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. THAT the report of the Planning Services Committee from the meeting and closed session held on February 5, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. be adopted as presented. 11.4 The report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on February 11, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on February 11, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. be adopted as presented. 12. New Business - None 13. By-laws for Consideration THAT the By-laws listed as 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 13.8, 13.9 and 13.10 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1 A By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Gerry Mayer for the 7
Operation and Management of the Prince Edward Community Centre Canteen and Bar Services. 13.2 A By-law to Authorize The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Albert James Kuipers and Kimberley Jane Kuipers. 13.3 A By-Law to Authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Lot 37 in the Industrial Park, Ward 1, Picton (Sandbank Homes Inc.) 13.4 A By-law to provide for an Interim Tax Levy and to provide for the payment of taxes by installment and to provide for penalty and interest on taxes in default. 13.5 A By-law to Authorize the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward to enter in a Development (Site Plan) Agreement with Loyalist Contractors Incorporated. 13.6 A By-law to Amend By-law 1178-2003 being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement between The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and The County of Prince Edward Library Board. 13.7 A By-law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 1816-2006, as amended. (Talbot Meadows Subdivision, Lot 8 Plan 4M-3, Picton Ward). 13.8 A By-law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 1816-2006, as amended. (Sandbank Homes Inc., Part of Lot 202, Plan 8 Lots 7 and 9, Wellington Ward). 13.9 A By-law to Authorize the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with Sandbank Homes Inc. 13.10 A By-law to authorize the Mayor and the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to execute a Letter of Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward (the municipality) and Her Majesty The Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario (the Ministry) related to funding provided by the Province of Ontario (the Province) to the Municipality under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program. 14. Confirmatory By-law THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 14.1 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on February 19, 2008. 8
15. Motion to Adjourn : THAT this meeting now adjourn at p.m. Next regular meeting of Council: Monday, March 10, 2008 9