The Trent Hills Record

Council

March 20, 2018

Who was there

Present (3): Robert Crate, Rick English, Michael Metcalf

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (30 motions)

30 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of March 20, 2018 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on March 6, 2018 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the:  Trent Hills Library Board meeting held January 15, 2018  Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held February 28, 2018, and  Campbellford BIA meetings held January 15, 2018, February 12, 2018 & March 12, 2018 (Draft) be received.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved, that pursuant to the Campbellford BIA motion from the March 12, 2018 meeting, that Kathy Chamberlain be appointed as a BIA Board member to replace Marg Stapley. And that the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law for Council's consideration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the PowerPoint presentation presented by Jennifer Moore, CAO & Glenn Dees, Director of Finance/Treasurer, County of Northumberland re: Northumberland County Strategic and Financial Plan, March 20, 2018 be received.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence, presented by Councillor Ken Tully, dated February 28, 2018 from Jennifer Murphy, Warden, County of Renfrew re: Resolution on the Proposed Amendments to the Endangered Species Act, and addressed to Premier Kathleen Wynne and The Honourable Nathalie Des Rosiers, be received. That Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills supports the County of Renfrew's resolution asking the Province to provide the forest sector with the certainty it needs to invest in the future, through a 5-year extension in Section 22.1 of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 instead of the proposed 2-year extension; the establishment of an independent panel of credible stakeholders directly affected in their day-to-day lives by the management of Crown land forests who will look at the facts of the matter to come up with a long-term solution; and that these decisions be made in a timely manner and shared before March 30, 2018. And that the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Lou Rinaldi MPP Northumberland-Quinte West, and the County of Renfrew be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2018-05, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Planning and Development - Service Delivery Review Recommendations be received as information. And that Council approve the Planning and Development Service Delivery Review recommendations to increase planning application fees; add a Planning Coordinator position and two Building Inspector positions; adjust the revitalization committees' structure; re-examine the Downtown Community Improvement Plan; review the Animal Control function and frequently enforced by-laws; and consider providing plumbing inspection services.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2018-06, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Drinking Water Quality Management System 2017 Management Review Report be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2018-01, Tim Blake, Fire Chief, re: Naloxone in the Fire Service be received for information. And that Council authorize the Fire Chief to execute the Naloxone Distribution Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Health for Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) and the Municipality of Trent Hills.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2018-09, Tim Blake, Fire Chief, re: Open Air Burning By-Law be received for information. And that the Clerk bring forward an amended Open Air Burning By-Law for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2018-10, Tim Blake, Fire Chief, re: February Monthly Report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2018-11, Tim Blake, Fire Chief re: Comments on Draft Regulations under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) be received for information. And Whereas the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) released the following Draft Regulations under the FPPA for public comment:  Firefighter Certification  Community Risk Assessments; and  Public Reports Now Therefore Be it finally resolved that Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) submission dated March 7, 2018 to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services re: Comments on Draft Fire Regulations (Proposal No: 18-CSCS002 & 18-CSCS004), attached as Appendix A to Report THF-2018-11. And that the MCSCS be advised of Council's decision under the Fire Chief's signature.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it Resolved that Staff Report THF 2018-07, Tim Blake, Fire Chief, re: Acquisition of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Related Equipment by a Single Source Award be received for information. That Council authorize the acquisition of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) by single source award to M&L Supply Fire & Safety Limited, at a cost of $ 335,490.00 plus applicable taxes. That Council authorize Staff to transfer an additional amount of $ 91,395.00 from Fire Reserves to finance the acquisition. And that M&L Supply Fire & Safety Limited be advised of Council’s decision under the Fire Chief’s signature.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PWK-2018-16, Neil Allanson, Manager of Roads and Urban Services re: Trent Drive concerns, Pedestrian and Vehicular Safety be received. That Council approve the following recommendations: Increase the Community Safety Zone and 40km/h area from, the north west side of the Concrete Bridge (Hydro and Trent Severn Bridge) to the south side of the Swing Bridge (intersecting Trent Drive and Industrial Drive). Install a limited number of additional signs strategically placed to improve visibility of the 40 km/h and Community Safety Zone signage. Strategically adjust existing signage to improve visibility of the 40 km/h and Community safety zone signage. Council formally request the OPP to conduct strict and frequent traffic enforcement along Trent Drive. Following a period of enforcement, the area be re-studied to determine the impact of the above noted actions and determine if further mitigative measures are required. And that the Police Services Board and concerned citizen be advised of Council's decision.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2018-008, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2018 Campbellford Business Improvement Area (BIA) Budget Approval be received for information. That Council approve the 2018 Campbellford BIA Budget in the amount of $ 79,000.00. That Council approve the municipal levy amount of $ 40,000.00 included in the 2018 Campbellford BIA Budget, to be recovered from members within the BIA Boundary. And that the Campbellford BIA be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Finance/Treasurer's signature.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2018-009, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: Property Taxes Deemed Uncollectible-To Be Written Off, be received for information. And that Council authorize the Director of Finance/Treasurer to remove taxes and penalty/interest in the amount of $ 597.57 from the Collector's Roll re property roll number 1435 100 040 10000.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2018-010, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2017 Reserve and Reserve Fund Activity be received for information. And that Council approve the total 2017 Reserve Contributions of $2,649,066.18, total 2017 Reserve Withdrawals of $955,865.67, total 2017 Reserve Fund Contributions of $724,096.25 and total Reserve Fund Withdrawals of $138,641.70.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2018-02 Kira Mees, Community Development Officer re: Warkworth Art in the Park - Request for In-Kind Support - Building Communities through the Arts & Heritage Program be received for information. That Council approve the request for in-kind support in the amount of $3,900. And that the Warkworth Art in the Park be advised of Council's decision under the Community Development Officer's signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated February 28, 2018 from John Russell, Executive Director, Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation re: Temporary Road Use/Closure Application for Special Events to hold the 1st Annual Ranney Gorge Run, May 6, 2018 be received. That Council approve the temporary road use of Saskatoon Avenue from Kennedy Park to Ferris Park, and Trent Drive for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation 1st Annual Ranney Gorge Run on May 6, 2018. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 2, 2018 from John Russell, Executive Director, Campbellford Memorial Foundation re: Temporary Road Use/Closure for Special Events Application to hold the 4th Annual Incredible Doctor's Cook-Off, July 13, 2018 be received. That Council approve the temporary road closure of Saskatoon Avenue from River Street to Front Street South for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation's 4th Annual Incredible Doctor's Cook-off on July 13, 2018. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated February 11, 2018 from Joan Sheppard, Co-Chair of the Incredible Edibles Festival Committee re: Temporary Road Use/Closure for Special Events Application for Special Events to hold the Incredible Edibles Festival, July 13 & 14, 2018 be received. That Council approve the temporary road closure of Saskatoon Avenue from River Street to Front Street South, and River Street from Frank Street to Front Street South for the Incredible Edibles Festival on July 13 & 14, 2018. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 6, 2018 from John Russell, President-Elect, Rotary Club of Campbellford re: Temporary Road Use/Closure for Special Events to hold a 90th Anniversary "Thank You Street Dance" on July 14, 2018 be received. That Council approve the temporary road closure of Saskatoon Avenue from River Street to Front Street South for the Rotary Club of Campbellford's 90th Anniversary "Thank You Street Dance" on July 14, 2018. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 2018-022: A By-law to amend By-law 2017-108, a by-law to confirm appointments to the Business Improvement Area Board of Management, be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and saled this 20th day of March, 2018.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved we do now go into Closed Session at 10:20 a.m. to discuss: •  Personal matters about an identifiable individual; Labour relations/employee negotiations (Summer Students) •  Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Station Deputy Chief) •  Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Promotions)
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved we do now rise at 10:42 a.m. and report on Closed Session Items 15: b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual; Labour relations/employee negotiations (Summer Students) c) Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Station Deputy Chief) d) Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Promotions)
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session Staff Report HRC-2018-001, Kari Petherick, Coordinator of Human Resources and Health and Safety re: Personal matters about an identifiable individual; Labour relations/employee negotiations (Summer Students) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session Staff Report THF 2018-06, Tim Blake, Fire Chief, re: Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Station Deputy Chief) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session Staff Report THF 2018-07, Tim Blake, Fire Chief, re: Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Promotions) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2018-023: A By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on March 20, 2018 be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 10:44 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried

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