The Trent Hills Record

Council

February 4, 2020

Who was there

Present (4): Gene Brahaney, 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 (26 motions)

24 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of February 4, 2020 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on January 14, 2020 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2020-01, Liz Mitchell, Planning Coordinator re: Public Hearing for Severance Consent Application B01/2020 and Public Meeting for Zoning Amendment Application C01/2020, 689 5th Line West / Bannon Road - Izaak and Annie Monster be received for information. Severance Consent Application B01/2020 That Severance Consent Application B01/2020, Izaak and Annie Monster, with respect to property located in Concession 4, Part Lots 6 and 7, 689 5th Line West / Bannon Road, former Township of Seymour, Roll # 14 35 134 080 22700 0000, for application to sever one new parcel being approximately 10.07 acres (with the existing surplus residential dwelling and outbuildings), from approximately 132 acres, in which the retained portion being approximately 122 acres is vacant land, be approved with the following conditions: That all taxes on the subject property be paid in full, including any tax installment(s) due within the month of receipt of the severance consent deed(s) for processing at the municipal office; That the applicant rezone the severed portion and retained portion of land to conform to the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law 2010-105 and the Provincial Policy Statement. That the applicant meet all the requirements of the Municipality of Trent Hills Public Works Department, for determining an approved location(s) for a residential entrance. That a parcel of land measuring 33 feet wide along the frontage of the severed and retained lands, a
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Zoning Amendment Application C01/2020 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C01/2020, Izaak and Annie Monster, with respect to property located in Concession 4, Part Lots 6 and 7, 689 5th Line West / Bannon Road, former Township of Seymour, Roll # 14 35 134 080 22700 0000, to rezone the severed portion of Severance Consent Application B01/2020 to Rural Exception, Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive and to rezone the retained portion to Agricultural Exception (*), Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Mayor Robert Crate
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2020-02, Liz Mitchell, Planning Coordinator re: Public Hearing for Severance Consent Application B02/2020 and Public Meeting for Zoning Amendment Application C02/2020, Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 8, Concession Road 8 West - Phil and Lynn van Steenburgh be received for information. Severance Consent Application B02/2020 That Severance Consent Application B02/2020, Phil and Lynn van Steenburgh, with respect to property located in Concession 8, Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession Road 8 West, former Township of Percy, Roll # 14 35 229 030 12600 0000, for application to sever one (1) new parcel, being approximately 2 acres (vacant land), from approximately 111 acres, in which the retained portion being approximately 109 acres is vacant land, be approved with the following conditions: That $1,000.00 for each new vacant building lot created, is paid cash-in-lieu of parkland pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, and the Municipality of Trent Hills By-law 2001-47. That all taxes on the subject property be paid in full, including any tax installment(s) due within the month of receipt of the severance consent deed(s) for processing at the municipal office; That the applicant rezone the severed parcel to conform to the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law 2010-105. That the applicant meet all the requirements of the Municipality of Trent Hills Public Works Department, for determining an approved location(s) for a re
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Zoning Amendment Application C02/2020 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C02/2020, Phil and Lynn van Steenburgh, with respect to property located in Concession 8, Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession Road 8 West, former Township of Percy, Roll # 14 35 229 030 12600 0000, to rezone the severed portion of Severance Consent Application B02/2020 to Rural Residential be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Mayor Robert Crate
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2020-03, Liz Mitchell, Planning Coordinator re: Public Hearing for Severance Consent Applications B03/2020, B04/2020 and B05/2020 and Public Meeting for Zoning Amendment Application C03/2020, Part of Lot 11, Concession 6, 5 Nelson Drive - Richard Jeffrey be received for information. And that Severance Consent Applications B03/2020, B04/2020 and B05/2020 and Zoning Amendment Application C03/2020 be
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Mayor Robert Crate
Deferred
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2020-04, Liz Mitchell, Planning Coordinator re: Public Hearing for Severance Consent Application B06/2020, Part of Lot 12, Concession 1, 13593 B County Road 29 - Alison Morgan be received for information. And that Severance Consent Application B06/2020 be
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Deferred
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2020-05, Liz Mitchell, Planning Coordinator re: Public Hearing for Severance Consent Application B07/2020, Part of Lots 23 and 24, Concession 4, 229 Skinkle Road - Lance and Eva Petherick be received for information. That Severance Consent Application B07/2020, Lance and Eva Petherick, with respect to property located in Concession 4, Part of Lots 23 and 24, 229 Skinkle Road, former Township of Percy, Roll # 14 35 229 060 08300 0000, for application to sever one (1) new parcel, being approximately 52 acres (vacant land), from approximately 85.49 acres, in which the retained portion being approximately 33.49 contains the existing residential dwelling and outbuilding, be approved with the following conditions: That $1,000.00 for each new vacant building lot created, is paid cash-in-lieu of parkland pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, and the Municipality of Trent Hills By-law 2001-47. That all taxes on the subject property be paid in full, including any tax installment(s) due within the month of receipt of the severance consent deed(s) for processing at the municipal office; That the applicant meet all the requirements of the Municipality of Trent Hills Public Works Department, for determining an approved location(s) for a residential entrance. That a parcel of land measuring 33 feet wide along the frontage of the severed and retained lands, as measured from the centreline of the travelled road, for road widenin
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2020-003, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: Water and Wastewater Rate Study Recommendations be received for information. That the Financial Plan contained in the Water and Wastewater Rate Study (Rate Study) dated January 8, 2020 be approved. That the Reserves and Reserve Funds for water and wastewater services be maintained. And that the Rate Study be reviewed in five years to validate the Rate Study results and any necessary rate adjustments be made.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2020-004, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2020 Water and Wastewater Budget Approval be received for information. That the 2020 Water Budget in the amount of $ 2,710,986 be approved. That the 2020 Wastewater Budget in the amount of $ 2,904,290 be approved. That the appropriate By-Law to approve the 2020 Water and Wastewater Budgets be brought forward for Council's consideration. And that the appropriate By-Law to approve the 2020 Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2020-06, Liz Mitchell, Planning Coordinator re: Residential Development Summary - Progress Report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2020-03, Tim Blake, Fire Chief re: Emergency Services Base - Room Names be received for information. And that the proposed room names for the Emergency Services Base be approved, as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PWK-2020-02, Neil Allanson, Manager of Roads and Urban Services re: Gummow Road Extension be received for information. That the Request for Quote be awarded to McGee Excavating in the amount of $105,400.75 including applicable taxes all in accordance with their quote submission received on December 12, 2019. That McGee Excavating be informed as part of the notification of award that the project will not be confirmed until a Local Improvement By-law is passed in accordance with Ontario Regulation 586/06; subject to the public notification requirements of Ontario Regulation 586/06. That the $105,400.75 plus other related project costs be recovered from each property owner fronting the Gummow Road Extension based on the frontage of each property, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 586/06. That the Local Improvement project costs be funded from the Road Loan Reserve and repaid on an annual basis from the funds recovered from the benefitting properties. And that the suppliers who submitted quotes be advised of Council's decision under the Manager of Roads and Urban Services' signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PWK 2020-03, Neil Allanson, Manager of Roads and Urban Services re: Vehicle Tender Award - One New 2020 Class 7 Single Axle 4x2 Plow Truck with Combination Side Tip Sander/Dump Body, Two Way Reversible Plow and Full Hydraulic Wing be received for information. That the RFQ be awarded to Premier Truck Group (Oshawa) in the amount of $245,000 plus applicable HST all in in accordance with their quote submission received on January 23, 2020. That Unit # 313 a 1994 International Single Axle Plow/Sander be declared surplus and be disposed of through public auction, utilizing GovDeals.ca. And that the suppliers who submitted quotes be advised of Council's decision under the Manager of Roads and Urban Services' signature.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2020-01, Doug Irwin, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: Code of Conduct for Members of Council be received for information. That the Draft Code of Conduct for Members of Council, dated January 2020, attached to Staff Report CLK-2020-01, be approved. And that the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration to adopt the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, dated January 2020.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Whereas the Municipality of Trent Hills is committed to planning for a sustainable future for its resources and environment. Whereas the Municipality of Trent Hills is a member of the Lower Trent Conservation Authority (LTC), Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) and Crowe Valley Conversation Authority (CVCA) and has representation on each of the three Boards of Directors. Whereas the Board of Directors, comprised of representatives of all member municipalities, determine the policies, priorities and budgets of LTC, ORCA and CVCA. Whereas the Municipality of Trent Hills values the programs of our Conservation Authorities, including but not limited to, flood monitoring, managing source water protection, ensuring the integrity of the watersheds within our municipality, conserving our natural environment, providing community recreation opportunities, and educational programming. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Municipality of Trent Hills supports the continuation of the programs, both mandatory and non-mandatory, of LTC, ORCA and CVCA. That the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks provide clear direction on which programs are deemed mandatory and non-mandatory. That the Municipality of Trent Hills requests the Provincial Government improve their funding of Conservation Authorities to provide a more stable funding base that would prevent any downloading of costs to municipalities. That the Provincial Government will maintain and not diminish the core mand
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 12b) through 12h) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the c orrespondence dated December 20, 2019 from Alison Lane, Communications & Events Coordinator, The Bridge Hospice and Special Event Applications re: Spring Walk & Rubber Duck Race, Saturday, May 2, 2020 and The Dave Down Bridge Hospice Run, Saturday, October 17, 2020 be received. Spring Walk & Rubber Duck Race That the request from The Bridge Hospice to use the Warkworth Arena, free of charge, for the Spring Walk & Rubber Duck Race be approved. That the fees for the use of the Warkworth Arena for the Spring Walk & Rubber Duck Race, in the amount of $1,125.48, be waived and documented as an in-kind contribution, per Policy POL-REC-001 In-kind Contributions/Subsidy Request from Community Organizations. And that The Bridge Hospice 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
The Dave Down Bridge Hospice Run Be it resolved that the request from The Bridge Hospice to use the Warkworth Arena Auditorium, free of charge, for The Dave Down Bridge Hospice Run on October 16 & 17, 2020 be approved. That the fees for the use of the Warkworth Arena Auditorium for The Dave Down Bridge Hospice Run, in the amount of $562.74, be waived and documented as an in-kind contribution, per Policy POL-REC-001 In-kind Contributions/Subsidy Request from Community Organizations. That The Bridge Hospice liaise with the Percy Agricultural Society for the use of the picnic shelter on October 17, 2020. That The Bridge Hospice liaise with the County of Northumberland for the temporary use of Church Street, Mill Street and County Road 29, and the private owner(s) of the unassumed road allowance from Banta Road to Concession Road 2 West. And that The Bridge Hospice be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that the c orrespondence dated January 10, 2020 from Tracy Russell, Secretary, Percy Agricultural Society re: Request to Designate the Warkworth Fall Fair, September 11 to 13, 2020, as an Event of Municipal Significance be received. That the Warkworth Fall Fair being held September 11 to 13, 2020 be designated as an Event of Municipal Significance in the Municipality of Trent Hills. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature, to assist them in their application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the c orrespondence dated January 29, 2020 from Cory Dooher, Owner, Dooher's Bakery re: Request to Designate Dooher's Bakery the "Sweetest Bakery in Canada" Celebration, June 6, 2020, as an Event of Municipal Significance be received. That Dooher's Bakery the "Sweetest Bakery in Canada" Celebration on June 6, 2020 be designated as an Event of Municipal Significance in the Municipality of Trent Hills. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision, under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature, to assist them in their application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that the c orrespondence dated January 20, 2020 from Minister Steve Clark, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Review of Fire Service within the County of Northumberland project - Municipal Modernization Program funding be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2020-006: A By-law to Adopt the 2020 Municipal Water and Wastewater Budget Estimates for the Municipality of Trent Hills. By-law No. 2020-007: A By-law to impose rates, fees and charges for Municipal Water and Wastewater services and to provide for the payment of rates, fees and charges and to provide for penalty and interest and to Repeal By-law Numbers 2019-004, 2019-005 and 2019-024 (Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges). By-law 2020-008: A By-Law to require owners of buildings to connect to water and wastewater systems and impose water and wastewater connection charges and Repeal By-Law Number 2008-124 and Amend By-Law Number 2011-121 (Water and Wastewater Connection Charges). By-law No. 2020-012: A By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, C.P. 13, to amend the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law 2010-105, as otherwise amended, with regard to certain lands located in Concession 4, Part of Lots 6 and 7, 689 5th Line West / Bannon Road, former Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland. By-law No. 2020-013: A By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, C.P. 13, to amend the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law 2010-105, as otherwise amended, with regard to certain lands located in Concession 8, Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession Road 8 West, former Township of Percy, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland. By-law No. 20
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2020-016: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 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 Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried

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