CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD May 27, 2014 A meeting of Prince Edward County Council was held on May 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Shire Hall with the following members present: 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 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 Bev Campbell Brian Marisett Barry Turpin Jim Dunlop Janice Maynard Nick Nowitski Dianne O'Brien Jamie Forrester Heather Campbell Keith MacDonald Alec Lunn Robert Quaiff Barb Proctor Kevin Gale Terry Shortt Regrets: Mayor Peter A. Mertens Staff Present: Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Finance Commissioner of Corporate Services and Finance Commissioner of Engineering, Development and Works Clerk James Hepburn Susan Turnbull Robert McAuley Kim White 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by the Clerk at 7:00 p.m.
Motion 2014-181 Moved by Councillor Nowitski Seconded by Councillor MacDonald THAT Councillor Be" Campbell be appointed as Acting Mayor for this meeting of Council. 2. lord's Prayer Councillor H. Campbell invited those who wished, to join her in the Lord's Prayer. 3. Confirmation of Agenda 3.1 Confirmation of Agenda Motion 2014-182 Moved by Councillor Lunn Seconded by Councillor Quaiff THAT the Agenda for the Council meeting of May 27, 2014 be confirmed. Prior to voting on Motion 2014-182, the following Amending Motion was put forward: Amending Motion 2014-183 Moved by Councillor Gale Seconded by Councillor Quaiff THAT the agenda be amended to include a closed session matter, as it relates to a property matter. lost A vote was then taken on Motion 2014-182 without Amendment as follows: THAT the Agenda for the Council meeting of May 27, 2014 be confirmed. 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared at this time. 5. Announcements - None 2
6. Adoption of Minutes 6.1 Council Minutes from the meeting held on May 13, 2014 Motion 2014-184 Moved by Councillor Dunlop Seconded by Councillor Marisett THAT the Council Minutes from the meeting held on May 13, 2014 be adopted as presented. 7. Deputations - None listed 8. Comments from the Audience (on items on the agenda) The following persons addressed Council regarding agenda item 10.1 as it relates to Committee of the Whole Motion CW-122-2014 as Amended, and as contained in the report of May 15, 2014 regarding the use of Neonicotinoid. 8.1 Lynne Roschon, and also provided a copy of her presentation. 8.2 Kate MacNaughton 8.3 Gavin North 8.4 Lenny Epstein 8.5 Sheila Stennar 8.6 Sandee McMullan, and also provided a copy of her presentation. 8.7 John Thompson, Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, and also provided a copy of his presentation. Motion 2014-185 Moved by Councillor Marisett Seconded by Councillor Lunn THAT the deputations by lynne Roschon, Kate MacNaughton, Gavin North, lenny Epstein, Sheila Stennar, Sandee McMullan and John Thompson, Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee regarding the use of Neonicotinoid be received. 9. Items for Consideration 9.1 Councillor O'Brien regarding an amendment to the Rossmore Secondary Plan, to include the lands southerly to the marshlands before Fenwood Gardens 3
Motion 2014-186 Moved by Councillor O'Brien Seconded by Councillor Nowitski THAT the Rossmore Secondary Plan be amended to include the lands on the southern side of County Road 28, and that staff provide a report on the impact of this direction on project costs and timing of the Secondary Plan process. WITHDRAWN Motion 2014-187 Moved by Councillor Gale Seconded by Councillor Shortt THAT staff provide a report to the June 12, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting on the impact of project costs, timing and other issues, should the Rossmore Secondary Plan be amended to include the properties south/southeast of County Road 28. 10. Committee Reports 10.1 Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on May 15, 2014 Motion 2014-188 Moved by Councillor H. Campbell Seconded by Councillor Turpin THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on May 15, 2014 be adopted as presented, with the exception of Motion CW-122-2014 as Amended. Motion 2014-189 Moved by Councillor H. Campbell Seconded by Councillor Turpin THAT the following motion (CW-122-2014 as Amended) of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., be approved: THAT the report of the Corporate Services and Finance Commission, dated May 15, 2014, regarding Response to April 10, 2014 Deputation on Neonicotinoid Use, be received; and 4
THAT the following resolution be approved: WHEREAS agriculture is a foundation of our municipality; WHEREAS Prince Edward County is committed to policy decisions that promote the health of its citizens, and the viability of its farming community; WHEREAS the issue of bee health is a serious one for beekeepers, farmers and consumers alike; WHEREAS there appears to be evidence that Neonicotinoid crop treatments present a growing danger to the health of our environment and the future of agriculture, and playa role in the reduction of the bee and butterfly population; WHEREAS many groups, agencies and authorities worldwide, are investigating the use of Neonicotinoid crop treatments; WHEREAS new seed lubricants are commercially available as a replacement to the talc and graphite lubricants traditionally used, to assist in the planting of corn and soybeans; NOW THEREfORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. We call on the provincial and federal governments to declare a moratorium surrounding the use of Neonicotinoid crop treatments, as soon as possible, pending further study; 2. We support the Health Canada requirement, and we urge local farmers to utilize the new commercially available seed lubricants during the 2014 planting season when using seed coated in Neonicotinoid crop treatments, if appropriate, to their farm equipment; 3. The County show local leadership in this regard by reviewing the current planting/landscaping products used on municipal property, with a view to discontinuing use of Neonicotinoid products by the end of 2014; 4. The County consider creating funding for the inclusion of the planting of bee and butterfly friendly spaces on appropriate County property in the 2015 budget; 5. This resolution be circulated to other municipalities through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, to request their support on this serious issue, and further; 5
6. This resolution be forwarded to The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food, The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health, Federal MP Daryl Kramp, Federal Opposition Members at this time, and the Premier of Ontario, Provincial Minister of Agriculture and local Provincial MPP immediately after the Provincial Election. 7. Where an agronomic assessment shows particular fields to be at minimal risk of damage from soil insects, we urge farmers to order seed not treated with insecticide for the 2015 growing season, and we urge seed companies to make adequate supplies available. Prior to voting on Motion 2014-189, the following Amending Motion was put forward: Amending Motion 2014-190 Moved by Councillor Turpin Seconded by Councillor Forrester THAT the foregoing motion be amended by deleting the words "declare a moratorium" in the first Therefore clause, and inserting in lieu thereof, the words "investigate the issues surrounding". LOST Prior to voting on Motion 2014-189, the following further Amending Motion was put forward: Amending Motion 2014-191 Moved by Councillor Marisett Seconded by Councillor Lunn THAT clause 3 of the foregoing motion be deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new clause 3 as follows: "3. The County show local leadership in this regard by discontinuing use of Neonicotinoid products on municipal property immediately. Prior to voting on Motion 2014-189, the following further Amending Motion was put forward: 6
Amending Motion 2014-192 Moved by Councillor Shortt Seconded by Councillor Forrester THAT clause 7 of the foregoing motion be amended to include the following words "Until such time as a moratorium is enacted" at the start of the clause. A vote was then taken on Motion 2014-189 as Amended, as follows: THAT the following motion (CW-122-2014, as Amended) of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. be approved: THAT the report of the Corporate Services and finance Commission, dated May 15, 2014, regarding Response to April 10, 2014 Deputation on Neonicotinoid Use, be received; and THAT the following resolution be approved: WHEREAS agriculture is a foundation of our municipality; WHEREAS Prince Edward County is committed to policy decisions that promote the health of its citizens and the viability of its farming community; WHEREAS the issue of bee health is a serious one for beekeepers, farmers and consumers alike; WHEREAS there appears to be evidence that Neonicotinoid crop treatments present a growing danger to the health of our environment and the future of agriculture, and playa role in the reduction of the bee and butterfly population; WHEREAS many groups, agencies and authorities worldwide, are investigating the use of Neonicotinoid crop treatments; WHEREAS new seed lubricants are commercially available as a replacement to the talc and graphite lubricants traditionally used, to assist in the planting of corn and soybeans; 7
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. We call on the provincial and federal governments to declare a moratorium surrounding the use of Neonicotinoid crop treatments, as soon as possible, pending further study; 2. We support the Health Canada requirement, and we urge local farmers to utilize the new commercially available seed lubricants during the 2014 planting season when using seed coated in Neonicotinoid crop treatments, if appropriate, to their farm equipment; 3. The County show local leadership in this regard by discontinuing use of Neonicotinoid products on municipal property immediately; 4. The County consider creating funding for the inclusion of the planting of bee and butterfly friendly spaces on appropriate County property in the 2015 budget; 5. This resolution be circulated to other municipalities through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, to request their support on this serious issue, and further; 6. This resolution be forwarded to The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food, The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health, Federal MP Daryl Kramp, Federal Opposition Members at this time, and the Premier of Ontario, Provincial Minister of Agriculture and local Provincial MPP immediately after the Provincial Election. 7. Until such time as a moratorium is enacted where an agronomic assessment shows particular fields to be at minimal risk of damage from soil insects, we urge farmers to order seed not treated with insecticide for the 2015 growing season, and we urge seed companies to make adequate supplies available. Councillor Maynard left the meeting at this time. 10.2 Public Report of Closed Session from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 15, 2014 8
Motion 2014-193 Moved by Councillor Forrester Seconded by Councillor MacDonald THAT the Public Report of Closed Session from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 15, 2014 be adopted as presented. 11. By-laws for Consideration 11.1 The following By-laws are recommended for adoption Motion 2014-194 Moved by Councillor Gale Seconded by Councillor Shortt THAT the following By-laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 11.1.1 A By-law to Provide for the Maintenance, Management and Control of all Municipal Cemeteries in the County of Prince Edward. (Signed as By-law 3401-2014) 11.1.2 A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Municipal funding Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the transfer of federal Gas Tax funds. (Signed as By-law 3402-2014) 12. Closed Session - None 13. Adoption of Closed Session Minutes 13.1 Committee of the Whole report from the Closed Session meeting held on May 15, 2014 Motion 2014-195 Moved by Councillor O'Brien Seconded by Councillor Proctor THAT the Committee of the Whole report from the Closed Session meeting, held on May 15, 2014, be adopted. 14. Motions Arising from Closed Session - None 9
15. Confirmatory By-law 15.1 By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of this meeting Motion 2014-196 Moved by Councillor Quaiff Seconded by Councillor Lunn 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 May 27, 2014. (Signed as By-law 3403-2014) 16. Adjournment 16.1 Motion to Adjourn Motion 2014-197 Moved by Councillor Turpin Seconded by Councillor H. Campbell THAT this meeting now adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Kim White, CLERK fl. Councillor Bev Campbell ACTING MAYOR \ I 10