MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE

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1 MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE Council Meeting - Tuesday, October 14 th, :00 a.m. Council Chambers Municipal Administration Offices 1925 Bruce County Road 10 Chesley, Ontario His Worship Mayor Paul Eagleson MINUTES A meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was held on Tuesday, October 14 th, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The following Members of Council were present: Mayor Paul Eagleson (Chair) Deputy Mayor Mark Davis Councillor Doug Bell Councillor Brian Dudgeon Councillor Steve Hammell Councillor Dan Kerr Councillor Peter Steinacker The following members of Staff were present: P. Rouse, Clerk V. Weppler, Works Department D. Hunks, Treasurer A. McArthur, Facilities, Parks and Recreation Department 1. Adoption of Agenda Moved by: Councillor Bell That the agenda for the Council Meeting of October 14 th, 2014 be received and adopted, as distributed by the Clerk. Carried Resolution # Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest by Members of the Committee under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act at this time. 3. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) 3.1 Regular Council Meeting C# held September 22 nd, 2014 That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Session C#18-14 held Monday, September 22 nd, 2014, as circulated. Carried Resolution #

2 Mayor Eagleson thanked staff for all their hard work in making the Make-A- Wish event in Tara last Friday such a success. 4. Business Arising from the Minutes None 5. Public Meeting(s) 5.1 Proposed Local Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment AEOPA & Z Concession 8 Part Lot 29 (Arran) The Mayor called the public meeting to order. He stated the purpose of the public meeting was to consider the proposed Local Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. Jacob Van Dorp, Planner for the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, provided an outline of the application for a Local Official Plan Amendment and a zoning by-law amendment owned by D arcy Healy for properties known as Concession 8 Part Lot 29, to redesignate a portion of the subject lands, (+/ ha (15.7 ac) from Residential to Residential with exceptions designation to permit the development of a single-detached dwelling on a lot that does not meet plan requirements for a consent under Sections 7.12 and Section of the Official Plan. The proposed zoning amendment will rezone a portion of the subject lands, +/ ha (15.7 ac) from R1 Low Density Single Residential to site specific R1 zone to define the building envelope as required by the policies of Section of the Official Plan. Mr. Van Dorp reviewed the contents of Staff Report Z and the recommendation from the Planning Staff. Mr. Van Dorp noted that there has been one (1) written comment from property owners that were circulated and comments were received from the Sauble Conservation Authority and Municipal Staff. The Mayor said if attendees wished to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment or of further proceedings regarding the amendment a written request needed to be made to the Municipality by signing the form provided. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to make oral or written submissions either in favour or opposed to the proposed application. There were ten (10) persons in attendance. The agent for the property owner was present and was available to answer questions from Council and the public. Stephen Cobean, P. Eng, from WSP, agent for the owner, provided comments to the members of Council and the public in attendance regarding this application. Ben Ryer provided comments, noting the size of the building lot envelope that is being proposed. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Eagleson declared the public meeting closed. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: 1) That Council receive the report for Local Official Plan Amendment # 7 and Staff Report # Z and Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Healy c/o Cobean) for the property described as Concession 8 Part Lot 29 (Arran), Page 2 of 11

3 Municipality of Arran-Elderslie; 2) That the application for Local Official Plan Amendment #7 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Healy c/o Cobean) for the property described as Concession 8 Part Lot 29 (Arran) be refused because it does not conform to the Policies of the Official Plan for the Urban Areas of Chesley, Paisley and Tara/Invermay and the amendment criteria and does not constitute good land use planning. Mayor Eagleson requested a recorded vote. MEMBER YEA NAY Councillor Bell Councillor Dudgeon Councillor Hammell Councillor Kerr Councillor Steinacker Deputy Mayor Davis Mayor Eagleson TOTALS 1 6 Defeated Resolution # ) That Council receive the report for Local Official Plan Amendment # 7 and Staff Report # Z and Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Healy c/o Cobean) for the property described as Concession 8 Part Lot 29 (Arran), Municipality of Arran-Elderslie; 2) That the application for Local Official Plan Amendment #7 for the property described as Concession 8 Part Lot 29 (Arran) be approved and that the necessary by-law be prepared; and 3) That the application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z for the property described as Concession 8 Part Lot 29 (Arran) be approved and the necessary by-law be prepared. Councillor Steinacker requested a recorded vote. MEMBER YEA NAY Councillor Bell Councillor Dudgeon Councillor Hammell Councillor Kerr Councillor Steinacker Deputy Mayor Davis Mayor Eagleson TOTALS 6 1 Carried Resolution # Presentation(s) 6.1 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Eva Leflar Memorial Tree Planting Program Community Foundation Grey Bruce This ribbon cutting ceremony was postponed to a later date. 7. Delegation(s) 7.1 Brent Freiburger, P.Eng., Structural Engineer, Project Manager, WSP Canada Inc. Young Bridges Brent Freiburger, P. Eng., with WSP Canada Inc. provided council with an update regarding the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Young Bridges Replacement that are located on Sideroad 15 (South of Concession 10) in the former Township of Elderslie. Mr. Freiburger provided a report to Council which included cost estimates and ranking for the alternatives for the Young Bridges. Mr. Frieburger answered questions from members of Council, advising Council that the next step in the process is another public meeting to complete the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. Page 3 of 11

4 7.2 Rosemarie Weir Chesley Horticultural Society Community Grants/Donations/Funding Policy Rosemarie Weir, Treasurer of the Chesley Horticultural Society addressed Council regarding the Municipality s Community Grants/Donations/Funding Policy. Mrs. Weir provided information regarding a request for the Horticultural funds to be worked the same as the other recipients in the Grants/Donations/Community Funding Policy. Mrs. Weir answered questions from members of Council. Subsequent to discussion, Council directed staff to bring back a report on this issue. A recess was held at this time (10:17 a.m. 10:27 a.m.). 7.3 On-Line Information Session 2015 OPP Municipal Policing Billing Statement This statement had been prepared in accordance with a revised municipal policing cost-recovery billing methodology approved by Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet on August 13 th, Subsequent to discussion, and upon receiving the 2015 Ontario Provincial Police Municipal Policing Billing Statement and the accompanying summaries for municipalities as well as Staff Report SRFIN from the Treasurer, Council agreed to not participate in the on-line information session being put on by a panel of three (3) Municipal Policing Bureau members. These members were to deliver a short presentation explaining the components of the billing statement and answer questions. The correspondence and staff report was noted and filed. 8. Correspondence 8.1 Requiring Action Tara Ministerial Request to Waive Rental Fee Community Carol Sing Subsequent to further discussion, Council direct staff to bring back a report regarding service club rate for facilities Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2015 Draft Budget Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Whereas, The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has presented its 2015 Capital and Operations Budget to its partner Municipalities for their consideration; and Whereas, The Board of Directors will be discussing and voting on the aforementioned Budget at an upcoming Board meeting; therefore That Council of the Municipality of Arran- Elderslie advise their Directors to vote in favour of the 2015 proposed budget. Carried Resolution # Canadian Diabetes Association Proclaim November as Diabetes Awareness Month Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Seconded by: Councillor Hammell Councillor Bell Page 4 of 11

5 Whereas, Diabetes is a serious condition affecting more than 382 million people worldwide; and Whereas, more than nine (9) million Canadians live with diabetes or pre-diabetes; and Whereas, this means one in four Canadians either has diabetes or pre-diabetes; and Whereas, 1.46 million Ontarians currently live with diabetes; and Whereas, the cost of diabetes in Canada is approximately $ 13.5 billion and is expected to rise to $ 17 billion by 2024; and Whereas, the cost of diabetes in Ontario is approximately $ 5.8 billion and is expected to rise to $7.6 billion by 2024; and Whereas, there is a great need to raise funds for research into better methods of treatment, and ultimately a cure; and Whereas, the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure; and Whereas, maintaining positive health and wellness can in many cases lead to the prevention of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, as well as better diabetes management; and Whereas, this year, the Diabetes Awareness Month campaign focuses on prevention and early detection of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes and people across Canada are being encouraged to take the CANRISK test at DontBeRisky.ca; and Whereas; the Canadian Diabetes Association encourages governmental and non-governmental organizations to observe Diabetes Awareness Month and recognize World Diabetes Day in order to raise public awareness of diabetes and its related complications; therefore That Council of the Municipality of Arran- Elderslie do hereby proclaim the month of November 2014 as Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 th, 2014 as World Diabetes Day in the Province of Ontario; and 2) That Council calls upon all citizens to combat this disease and its life-threatening complications by familiarizing themselves with the diabetes warning signs, making healthy lifestyle choices and by accessing the best quality of care that Ontario provides to its citizens with diabetes. Carried Resolution # For Information Subsequent to discussion, Council passed the following resolution: That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie receives, notes and files correspondence on the Council Agenda for information purposes. Carried Resolution # Events/Notices Ontario Energy Board Union Gas Applied to Raise Natural Gas Rates Public Meeting Bruce County BCOPA Remove All References to Local Significant Wetlands Notice Township of Chatsworth Passing of Zoning By-law Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law Public Meeting Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment AEOPA #8 and Z Staff Reports 9.1 Clerk-Administrator Peggy Rouse SRCLK Request for Comments B Reid/Sluys c/o Ron Davidson Page 5 of 11

6 P. Rouse, Clerk-Administrator, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: 1) That SRCLK be received Request for Comments B Reid/Sluys c/o Ron Davidson; 2) That Council directs staff to submit to the County of Bruce Planning and Economic Development Department, the Municipality s position of no objection to permit a severance of the property owned by Sandra Reid, described as Concession A Lot 20 (Arran), Municipality of Arran-Elderslie and located at 5026 Bruce Road 3 by imposing the following conditions of granting for Consent File No. B : a) That a surveyor s drawing be completed and a copy filed with the Municipal Clerk, the Registrar and two (2) copies filed with the Approval Authority for the County of Bruce; b) That Zoning By-law Amendment Z for the subject lands are in force and effect pursuant to the provision of the Planning Act, Carried Resolution # SRCLK Tile Drainage Loan Application P. Rouse, Clerk-Administrator, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Be It Resolved: 1) That SRCLK be received Tile Drainage Loan Application with the estimated cost of the drainage system in the amount of $ 45, for Concession 14 Lot 16, (Elderslie) Roll Number subject to the availability of funds being allocated by the Province of Ontario for tile drainage purposes; and 2) That the applicant provide a copy of a sketch of the work to be done as well as advise the Drainage Inspector in advance as to when the work is to be started. Carried Resolution # Treasurer David Hunks Accounts Payable Voucher # D. Hunks, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Dudgeon That Accounts Payable Voucher # dated October 9 th, 2014 in the amount of $ 913, be approved for payment as submitted by the Treasurer. Carried Resolution # SRFIN Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Formula-Based Allocation D. Hunks, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis Page 6 of 11

7 That SRFIN be received Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Formula-Based Allocation. Carried Resolution # SFRIN Investigating Possibility of Increasing Interest Income D. Hunks, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Dudgeon 1) That SRFIN be received Investigating the Possibility of Increasing Interest Income; and 2) That Council directs staff to determine possible courses of action before the GIC matures in Carried Resolution # Works Manager Vernon Weppler SRW Request for Cleanout Section of Simpson Municipal Drain V. Weppler, Works Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Hammell Whereas, The Municipality has received a request from a landowner in the former Township of Arran to clean out the Simpson Municipal Drain, Branch C that runs along the east side of Sideroad 15 (Arran); therefore 1) That Report SRW Request for Branch C of Simpson Municipal Drain Cleanout be received; 2) That Council directs the Works Manager to contact the Drainage Superintendent to review the existing condition of the Simpson Municipal Drain; and 3) That a report be brought back to a future council meeting. Carried Resolution # SRW Obtain Approval to Tender for Installation of Watermains V. Weppler, Works Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Bell 1) That SRW Obtain Approval to Tender for Installation of Watermains be received; 2) That Council directs to staff to proceed to call for tenders for the installation of watermains on 2 nd Ave SW and 3 rd Ave SW in the Town of Chesley; 3) That this project is conditional upon obtaining funding from the Small Communities Fund; and 4) That Council grant pre-budget approval for the remainder of the cost for the construction of this project in the amount of $ 60,114.00, being financed from the Water and Sewer Reserves. Carried Resolution # SRW Approve Purchase of Grader and Pickup Tires Page 7 of 11

8 V. Weppler, Works Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Whereas, the purchase of four (4) Grader Tires and four (4) pickup tires has been recommended by the Works Manager in Report SRREC therefore 1) That SRW Approve Purchase of Grader and Pickup Tires be received; 2) That Council authorize the purchase of four (4) Grader Tires and four (4) pickup tires to Desboro Tire in the amount of $ 12, (including applicable taxes), being financed from Account Number (Transportation Services/Vehicle Maintenance/Material & Repairs). Carried Resolution # Building Department None 9.5 Recreation Department Ann McArthur SRREC Tender for Supply and Delivery of Propane A. McArthur, Facilities, Parks & Recreation Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Hammell 1) That SRREC Tender for Supply and Delivery of Propane be received; and 2) That staff is directed to lock in the price of propane for the 2014/2015 winter season with Sparlings Propane at the price of $0.421 per litre. Tabled Resolution # SRREC Support Trillium Grant Application Bijou Theatre A. McArthur, Facilities, Parks & Recreation Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Hammell Seconded by: Councillor Bell 1) That SRREC be received Chesley Community Players Trillium Grant Application; and 2) That Council approve the proposed capital improvements to the Bijou Theatre in the Town of Chesley subject to grant funding being obtained; and 3) That Council support the Chesley Community Players grant application to Trillium for the installation of an accessible washroom and other theatre related initiatives in the Bijou Theatre. Carried Resolution # Fire Departments None 9.7 Planning Department Jacob Van Dorp None 10. Reports of Members of Council Bell: Councillor Bell advised that he had presented an annual award at the Page 8 of 11

9 Chesley Community School. Hammell: Councillor Hammell advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Kerr: Councillor Kerr advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Steinacker: Councillor Steinacker advised that he had attended the Arran-Tara Fire Department Open House this past weekend. Dudgeon: Councillor Dudgeon advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Deputy Mayor Davis: Deputy Mayor Davis advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Mayor Eagleson: Mayor Eagleson updated council regarding his meeting schedule and events since the last council meeting, noting that he had attended the Make-A-Wish event in Tara last Friday and the All Candidates meeting in Tara last week. 11. Health and Safety None 12. Other Business None 13. Notice of Motion None A recess was held at this time (12:19 p.m. 1:15 p.m.). 14. By-law(s) Municipal Compliance Audit Committee That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to appoint members to the Compliance Audit Committee (2014 Municipal Election) Carried Resolution # That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Amend Agreement with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to amend By-law to amend By-law No , an Agreement between the Town of Hanover, the Municipality of Brockton, the Municipality of Kincardine, the Municipality of West Grey, the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, the Township of Southgate, the Township of Huron-Kinloss and the Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit. Carried Resolution # Page 9 of 11

10 Moved by: Councillor Dudgeon That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Authorize Execution of Agreement Al Reich s Backhoeing and Haulage Ltd. Paisley Heights Subdivision That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Contract Agreement with Al Reich s Backhoeing & Haulage Ltd. for the Paisley Heights Subdivision in the former Village of Paisley. Carried Resolution # That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Resolution to Move into Closed Session and General Nature Thereof The Mayor advised that Council will go into closed session at 1:19 p.m. for the purpose of matters identified in the motion below. Moved by: Councillor Bell That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie does now go into closed session to discuss an item(s) which relates to: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (Chief Building Official) Staff authorized to Remain: Clerk, Animal Control Officer Carried Resolution # Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session Council arose from closed session and the regular session resumed at 2:50 p.m. The Mayor confirmed that Council discussed only those matters identified in the motion above. 17. Adoption of Recommendations Arising from Closed Session That Council adopt the direction from the Closed Session. Carried Resolution # Councillor Hammell provided a notice of motion regarding the contract with the present animal control officer. By-law Staff Sharing Agreement Chief Building Official Moved by: Councillor Dudgeon That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Municipality of Brockton. Carried Resolution # That By-law No be taken as read a third and Page 10 of 11

11 final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Confirming By-law By-law Confirming By-law That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the council meeting of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie held October 14 th, Carried Resolution # That By-law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By-law Book. Carried Resolution # Adjournment Seconded by: Councillor Bell That the meeting be adjourned to the call of the Mayor. Carried Resolution # The meeting was adjourned at 3:04 p.m. Original Signed by Paul Eagleson, Mayor Original Signed by Peggy Rouse, Clerk Page 11 of 11