MINUTES
Regular Council
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Mayor Strathdee called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Mayor Strathdee declared pecuniary interest for agenda item 6.2 - Joint Special Council Meeting with Township of Perth South November 1, 2017 and agenda item 6.2.1 - James Street South Concept Plan.
- Resolution2017-11-14-01Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Craigmile
THAT the November 14, 2017 regular Council agenda be accepted as presented.
CARRIED
Nothing raised.
Holly Mortimer of Stratford Perth Centre for Business spoke to the Service Update of the organization and responded to questions from Council.
- Resolution2017-11-14-02Moved ByCouncillor PopeSeconded ByCouncillor Van Galen
THAT the presentation from Stratford Perth Centre for Business regarding a service update be received.
CARRIED
Chris West spoke to the delegation and responded to questions from Council.
Brent Kittmer provided the background to Mr. West's delegation related the decision of B07-2017 Application for Consent to Sever which was heard by the Committee of Adjustment and has since been appealed by the Applicant.
- Resolution2017-11-14-03Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Van Galen
THAT the presentation from Chris West regarding Regulate and Serve, not Confiscate be received.
CARRIED
- Resolution2017-11-14-04Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Hainer
THAT the October 24, 2017 regular Council meeting minutes be approved and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
CARRIED
- Mayor Strathdee declared a conflict on this item.
Mayor Strathdee vacated his seat at the Council table and passed the gavel to Deputy Mayor Craigmile.
Mayor Strathdee left council chambers.
Deputy Mayor Craigmile assumed the role as Chair.
- Resolution2017-11-14-05Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Pope
THAT the November 1, 2017 Joint Special Council meeting with the Township of Perth South be approved and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk; and,
THAT Item 4.1 "James Street South Concept Plan" be raised for discussion.
CARRIED
- Mayor Strathdee declared a conflict on this item.
Council discussed the opportunity presented within the James Street South Concept Plan.
Brent Kittmer provided an update on Perth South's Council actions at a recent council meeting.
Council provided direction to staff regarding areas of focus required in the report back to Council at a future date.
- Resolution2017-11-14-06Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Winter
THAT the Council of the Town of St. Marys and the Council of the Township of Perth South direct staff to collectively work towards a revised Water and Sewer Agreement for servicing along James Street South for a proposed implementation in 2018; and,
THAT staff review and confirm the servicing cost estimates provided to extend servicing to the proposed industrial park.
CARRIED - RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-07Moved ByCouncillor HainerSeconded ByCouncillor Osborne
THAT staff report back on the benefit / risk to the Town of St. Marys independent of Perth South related to this Concept Plan.
CARRIED
Mayor Strathdee returned to Council Chambers.
Deputy Mayor Craigmile passed the gavel to Mayor Strathdee.
Mayor Strathdee resumed the role of Chair.
- RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-08Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Craigmile
THAT the correspondence from Randy Pettapiece, MPP regarding Lottery Licensing be received.
CARRIED
- Resolution2017-11-14-09Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Hainer
THAT the correspondence from MPP Pettapiece regarding a resolution to save long-term care beds be received; and,
THAT Council supports MPP Pettapiece's resolution to save long-term care beds.
CARRIED
- Resolution2017-11-14-10Moved ByCouncillor PopeSeconded ByCouncillor Craigmile
THAT the correspondence from the Minister of Finance, Minister Sousa, regarding the legalization of cannabis be received.
CARRIED
- Resolution2017-11-14-11Moved ByCouncillor PopeSeconded ByCouncillor Osborne
THAT the correspondence from the Kraft Heinz Adjustment Committee regarding Acknowledgement of Support be received.
CARRIED
Brent Kittmer spoke to CAO 41-2017 report and responded to questions from Council.
- RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-12Moved ByCouncillor OsborneSeconded ByCouncillor Van Galen
THAT the 2018 Council Calendar be accepted as presented; and
THAT budget meeting dates be set for: December 5 (9:00 am), December 14 (9:00am), January 16 (9:00am), January 30 (6:00pm), and February 6 (9:00am).CARRIED
Lisa Lawrence spoke to HR 06-2017 report and responded to questions from Council.
- RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-13Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Winter
THAT Council receive report HR 06-2017 Compensation Program and Legislative Update for information; and,
THAT Council support any amendments proposed to Bill 148 related to eliminating on-call pay for essential services; and,
THAT the Town of St. Marys provide a letter in support of the proposed amendments to Clerk of the Committee, Eric Rennie, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities.
CARRIED
8.2
Dave Blake spoke to PW 62-2017 report and responded to questions from Council.
- Resolution2017-11-14-14Moved ByCouncillor HainerSeconded ByCouncillor Craigmile
THAT Council receive report PW 62-2017 Solid Waste Rates; and,
THAT Council approve By-Law 95-2017 authorizing a 3% increase to solid waste management rates and charges within the Town of St. Marys with an effective date of January 1, 2018.
CARRIED
Council took a brief recess at 7:46pm.
Mayor Strathdee called the meeting back to order at 7:57pm.
Councillor Craigmile spoke to the minutes and responded to questions from Council.
- Resolution2017-11-14-15Moved ByCouncillor PopeSeconded ByCouncillor Osborne
THAT the October 19, 2017 Bluewater Recycling Association Board of Directors highlights be received.
CARRIED
Councillors Osborne and Winter spoke to a recent meeting of which the minutes will be provided shortly.
- Resolution2017-11-14-16Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Osborne
THAT the July 24, 2017 St. Marys Library Board meeting minutes be received; and,
THAT the September 7, 2017 St. Marys Library Board meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
Councillor Winter stated that there is an upcoming meeting on December 21.
- Resolution2017-11-14-17Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Winter
THAT the September 21, 2017 Municipal Liaison Committee meeting draft minutes be received.
CARRIED
Councillor Osborne spoke to the agenda and responded to questions from Council.
- Resolution2017-11-14-18Moved ByCouncillor PopeSeconded ByCouncillor Craigmile
THAT the October 18, 2017 Perth District Health Unit Board meeting agenda be received.
CARRIED
Councillor Van Galen spoke to the recent minutes and responded to questions from Council.
- Resolution2017-11-14-19Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Osborne
THAT the October 18, 2017 Police Services Board meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
Councillors Pope and Van Galen spoke to the recent meeting of which minutes will be provided shortly.
- Resolution2017-11-14-20Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Van Galen
THAT the September 20, 2017 Spruce Lodge Board of Management meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
- Resolution2017-11-14-21Moved ByCouncillor PopeSeconded ByCouncillor Winter
THAT the September 26, 2017 Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
Nothing to report.
Councillor Pope provided an update of a recent meeting of which the minutes will be provided shortly.
- RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-22Moved ByCouncillor PopeSeconded ByCouncillor Van Galen
THAT the Town of St. Marys proclaim November 28, 2017 as Giving Tuesday.
CARRIED - Resolution2017-11-14-23Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Craigmile
THAT the September 11, 2017 Business Improvement Area meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
9.2.3
Councillor Hainer acknowledged the passing of Roy Halliday. Councillor Hainer spoke to a recent meeting of which the minutes will be provided shortly.
- Resolution2017-11-14-24Moved ByCouncillor HainerSeconded ByCouncillor Van Galen
THAT the September 22, 2017 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Board meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
Nothing to report at this time.
Nothing to report at this time.
Councillor Pope spoke to the minutes and responded to questions from Council.
Trisha McKibbin provided a brief update regarding the Town's Municipal Register of historical properties.
- Resolution2017-11-14-25Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Osborne
THAT the October 14, 2017 Heritage St. Marys meeting draft minutes be received.
CARRIED
Councillor Winter spoke to the minutes and responded to questions from Council.
- Resolution2017-11-14-26Moved ByCouncillor HainerSeconded ByCouncillor Craigmile
THAT the October 11, 2017 St. Marys Museum Board meeting draft minutes be received.
CARRIED
Councillors Van Galen and Craigmile spoke to the minutes and responded to questions from Council.
- RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-27Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Pope
THAT the November 6, 2017 Planning Advisory Committee meeting draft minutes be received.
CARRIED
Councillor Winter stated that he was not present at the October 16, 2017 meeting.
- Resolution2017-11-14-28Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Winter
THAT the October 16, 2017 Heritage Conservation District Advisory Committee meeting draft minutes be received.
CARRIED
Councillor Craigmile spoke to a recent meeting of which the minutes will be provided shortly.
Nothing to report at this time.
Councillor Craigmile provided an update of the recent meeting of the Board.
Nothing to report at this time.
Nothing to report at this time.
12.
- Resolution2017-11-14-29Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Osborne
THAT By-Law 95-2017, being a by-law to set solid waste management rates and amend by-law 11-2013 be read a first, second and third time; and be finally passed and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
CARRIED
Mayor Strathdee reviewed the upcoming meetings as presented on the agenda and reminded Council of the upcoming budget meetings set at tonight's meeting.
Council took a brief recess at 8:52pm.
Mayor Strathdee called the meeting back to order at 8:57pm.
- RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-30Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Craigmile
THAT Council move into a session that is closed to the public at 8:58pm as authorized under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and (d) labour relations or employee negotiations.
CARRIED
Mayor Strathdee reported that a closed session was held. A matter was considered related to employee relations with staff being given direction. There is nothing further to report at this time.
- RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-31Moved ByCouncillor Van GalenSeconded ByCouncillor Osborne
THAT Council rise from a closed session at 9:58pm.
CARRIED
- Resolution2017-11-14-32Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Pope
THAT By-Law 96-2017 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of November 14, 2017 regular Council meeting be read a first, second and third time; and be finally passed and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
CARRIED
17.
- RECOMMENDATIONResolution2017-11-14-33Moved ByCouncillor CraigmileSeconded ByCouncillor Van Galen
THAT this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 10:00pm.
CARRIED