AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
| Meeting #: | |
|---|---|
| Date: | |
| Time: | - |
| Location: | Council Chambers, Town Hall |
THAT the June 13, 2017 regular Council meeting agenda be accepted as presented.
(FIN 13-2017 report can be found under Staff Reports)
THAT the June 13,2017 regular Council meeting be adjourned at 6:02pm to hold a public meeting; and,
THAT a Public Meeting to consider Vacancy Rebate and Vacant or Excess Land Rate Reduction be opened at 6:02pm.
THAT this public meeting be adjourned at 6:24pm; and,
THAT the June 13, 2017 regular Council meeting reconvene at 6:24pm.
5.2
THAT the presentation by Dr. Emily Kelly regarding Improvements to the Grand Trunk Trail at Wellington Street North be received; and,
THAT staff be directed to report back to Council regarding the history and rationale of the proposed extension of Wellington Street North; and,
THAT staff be directed to report back on the planned parkland dedication for the Thamescrest Farms Development; and,
THAT staff be directed to investigate implementing a formal forestry and tree management policy for the Town as recommended in the Town's Strategic Plan.
THAT staff be directed to investigate the implementation of a Natural Heritage Designation for the Grand Trunk Trail.
THAT the presentation by Dr. Emily Kelly regarding Improvements to the Grand Trunk Trail at Wellington Street North be received; and,
THAT staff be directed to report back to Council regarding the history and rationale of the proposed extension of Wellington Street North; and,
THAT staff be directed to report back on the planned parkland dedication for the Thamescrest Farms Development; and,
THAT staff be directed to investigate implementing a formal forestry and tree management policy for the Town as recommended in the Town's Strategic Plan; and,
THAT staff be directed to investigate the implementation of a Natural Heritage Designation for the Grand Trunk Trail.
6.1
THAT the May 16, 2017 Strategic Priorities Committee meeting minutes be approved and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk; and,
THAT Consent items 5.1 and 5.3 be raised for discussion.
THAT Council approves the Town of St. Marys Corporate Communications Plan; and,
THAT staff be directed to develop an implementation strategy for the Corporate Communications Plan with low, medium and high costs for implementation.
THAT staff be directed to begin the process of property owner notification and hosting of an information session regarding the proposed Properties of Cultural Heritage Value list and report back to Council.
THAT the May 23, 2017 regular Council meeting minutes be approved and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
6.3
THAT the May 30, 2017 special meeting of Council minutes be approved and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
THAT the correspondence from United Way of Perth and Huron regarding the 2016 corporate gift be received.
THAT the correspondence from MP John Nater regarding Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act be received.
THAT the correspondence from Chantal Lynch regarding Quilt Squared be received.
7.4
THAT the correspondence from Avon Maitland District School Board regarding the Elected Municipal Representative Invite be received.
7.5
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Frank Krausz be received and referred to staff for inclusion in the forthcoming report back on the Wellington Street North extension.
7.6
THAT the correspondence from the Municipality of Brockton regarding opposing the amendment to the Conservation Authorities Act be received; and,
THAT Council supports the Municipality of Brockton's resolution.
8.1.1
THAT CAO 24-2017 Regional Long Term Care Bed Relocations report be received; and,
THAT the Town of St. Marys supports a regional letter to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care opposing the transfer of licenced long term care beds from Hillside Manor.
8.2
8.2.1
THAT the Town of St. Marys utilize the flexibility afforded by the Province to phase out the Vacant Unit Rebate and Vacant / Excess Land Subclasses for both the commercial and industrial classes; and,
THAT the rebate and discount percentages for the purposes of paragraphs 313 (1) and 364(2) 2, 3 shall be as follows: a) For the 2018 taxation year; 20 per cent for the commercial and industrial property class b) For the 2019 taxation year; 10 per cent for the commercial and industrial property class; and,
THAT the Town of St. Marys will no longer maintain programs to provide rebates of taxes in respect of vacant portions of properties or reductions in tax rates for vacant or excess properties for 2020 or any subsequent year.
THAT Council receives report DCS 13- 2017 regarding the request to increase the current fee for hot Meals on Wheels; and,
THAT Council approves the fee for hot Meals On Wheels be increased from $8.00 to $8.75 effective July 1, 2017; and,
THAT Council approves By-law 52-2017 to establish the price increase and to amend By-law 11-2013.
8.3.2
THAT DCS 14-2017 Declaration of Compliance for the South West Local Health Integration Network be received; and,
THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk to sign the South West Local Health Integration Network Form of Declaration of Compliance for the reporting period of April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017.
8.4
PTIF Funding Agreement will be appended as a supplemental document to the agenda and can be found on the website.
THAT PW 31-2017 regarding the authorization of the PTIF Funding Agreement be received as information; and,
THAT By-law 51-2017 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund funding program be approved.
THAT the May 18, 2017 Bluewater Recycling Association Board of Directors meeting highlights be received.
9.1.4
THAT the April 19, 2017 Perth District Health Unit Board meeting minutes be received; and,
THAT the May 17, 2017 Perth District Health Unit Board meeting agenda be received for information.
9.1.5
THAT the May 24, 2017 Police Services Board meeting draft minutes be received.
9.1.6
THAT the April 19, 2017 Spruce Lodge Board of Management meeting minutes be received.
THAT the April 25, 2017 Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Board of Directors' meeting minutes be received.
No April meeting was held
THAT the May 8, 2017 Business Improvement Area meeting draft minutes be received.
9.2.3
THAT the February 24, 2017 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Board meeting minutes be received; and,
THAT the March 24, 2017 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Board meeting minutes be received; and,
THAT the April 28, 2017 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Board meeting minutes be received.
THAT the May 17, 2017 Committee of Adjustment meeting draft minutes be received.
9.2.5
THAT the April 10, 2017 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes be received; and,
THAT the May 29, 2017 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting draft minutes be received.
9.2.6
THAT the May 13, 2017 Heritage St. Marys meeting draft minutes be received.
THAT the May 18, 2017 St. Marys Museum Board meeting draft minutes be received.
9.2.8
THAT the May 15, 2017 Planning Advisory Committee meeting draft minutes be received.
9.2.9
THAT the May 8, 2017 Heritage Conservation District Advisory Committee meeting minutes be received; and,
THAT the May 29, 2017 Heritage Conservation District Advisory Committee meeting draft minutes be received.
9.2.10
THAT the March 21, 2017 Senior Services Board meeting draft minutes be received; and,
THAT the April 18, 2017 Senior Services Board meeting draft minutes be received.
9.2.13
THAT the May 16, 2017 St. Marys Cement Community Liaison Committee meeting draft minutes be received; and,
THAT the Charter of the St. Marys Cement Community Liaison Committee be received.
The following motion will be considered by Council at its regular Council meeting on June 27, 2017.
THAT staff be directed to research and report on a draft by-law that would ban pay parking in all zones which encompass health, social, educational and other uses.
The following motion will be considered by Council at its regular Council meeting on June 27, 2017.
THAT the Town make an application to the Office of the Secretary of the Governor General to name the reconstructed Wellington Street Bridge the "Elizabeth Bridge" in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
12.
12.1
THAT By-Law 51-2017, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign an agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund be read a first, second, and third time; and be finally passed and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
12.2
THAT By-Law 52-2017, being a by-law to amend by-law 11 of 2013 Fee's be read a first, second, and third time; and be finally passed and signed and sealed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
June 20, 2017 - 9:00am, Strategic Priorities Committee, Council Chambers
June 27, 2017 - 6:00pm, Regular Council, Council Chambers
July 18, 2017 - 9:00am, Strategic Priorities Committee, Council Chambers
THAT By-law 53-2017, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 13, 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.
16.
That this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 8:42p.m.