The Trent Hills Record

Council

April 6, 2021

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 (21 motions)

18 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of April 6, 2021 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on March 16, 2021 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meetings held on January 27, 2021 and March 24, 2021 be received.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved, pursuant to Heritage Advisory Committee Motion No. HAC-210127-4, that the Masonry Restoration Guidelines dated September 2019 be adopted, as the municipal guidelines for the repair of masonry and stone buildings, which are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act within the Municipality of Trent Hills.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved, pursuant to Heritage Advisory Committee Motion No. HAC-210324-3, that the Heritage Grant Program - Grant Application from Eric and Carla Buss re: Chimney Repairs, 308 Grand Road, Campbellford be approved in the amount of $3,014.00.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that the verbal information presented by David Piccini, MPP Northumberland - Peterborough South re: Ontario Budget 2021 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2021-010, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: Loan Agreement for LED Streetlight Conversion Project be received for information. That the Director of Finance/Treasurer negotiate a Loan Agreement with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) that provides long term borrowing for the LED Streetlight Conversion project. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PWK-2021-11, Neil Allanson, Manager of Roads and Urban Services re: 2021 Supply and Application of Calcium Chloride be received for information. That the bid from Miller Paving Limited for Request for Quotation RFQ-PWK-CAL 2021-02 Supply and Application of Calcium Chloride 35% solution be accepted at their bid price of $0.3006 per litre plus HST. That the bid from Road Maintenance Equipment Services for Request for Quotation RFQ-PWK-CAL 2021-02 Supply and Application of 20% solution be accepted at their bid price of $0.1391 per litre plus HST. And that all bidders be advised of Council's decision under the Manager of Roads and Urban Services' signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2021-04, Tim Blake, Fire Chief re: Fire Department Monthly Report February 2021 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2021-06 Kira Mees, Community Development Officer re: Request for Acknowledgement of Campbellford as the birthplace of Lou Marsh be received for information. That the consideration of a Heritage Awareness Plaque and the possible inclusion of the Marsh family home be
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Referred
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2021-07, Kira Mees, Community Development Officer re: Temporary Outdoor Patio Policy be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Deferred
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2021-07, Kira Mees, Community Development Officer re: Temporary Outdoor Patio Policy be received for information. And that Draft Policy POL-ADM-010 Temporary Outdoor Patio Policy, as attached to Staff Report EDC-2021-07, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Deferred
Be it resolved that Staff Report REC-2021-01, Peter Burnett, Community Recreation Officer re: The Rotary Club of Campbellford - Canteen and Washroom be received for information. That the Municipality relinquish all interest and control of the canteen and washroom portion of the Rotary Hall building to The Rotary Club of Campbellford. And that The Rotary Club of Campbellford is advised of Council’s decision under the Community Recreation Officer’s signature.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2021-06, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Crowe Bridge Conservation Area Operating Agreement be received for information. That the Municipality of Trent Hills agree to extend the current operating agreement for Crowe Bridge Conservation Area expiring on March 30, 2021 for one year to March 30, 2022. That Crowe Bridge Conservation Area remain closed to the public for the 2021 season. That a contribution of 50% of the cost of the dam safety assessment study be provided to Crowe Valley Conservation Authority to an upset limit of $10,000, in the event that it is required. That the Treasurer transfer $5,000 from the Crowe Bridge Park Reserve and $5,000 from the General Services Reserve, if required, to fund the dam safety assessment at the Crowe Bridge Conservation Area. And that Crowe Valley Conservation Authority be advised of Council's decision under the Chief Administrative Officer's signature.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 11a) and 11b) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 11, 2021 from John Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshall re: Fire Safety Grant Announcement be received. That Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills approves the acceptance of the Fire Safety Grant. That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. And that the Ontario Fire Marshall be advised of Council's decision under the Fire Chief's signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 18, 2021 from Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General re: OPP Detachment Board Framework be received. And that the Municipality work with the Northumberland Detachment Commander and Northumberland Municipalities on a proposal for an OPP Detachment Board.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 30, 2021 from Dion Nichols and Denise Gould, J's Place Chip Truck re: Request for Exemption to By-law No. 2021-006 Refreshment Vehicle By-law be received. That, in recognition of the historical use by J's Place Chip Truck, an Exemption to Section 7.1 of By-law No. 2021-006 Refreshment Vehicle By-law be granted for J's Place Chip Truck to continue to operate at the corner of County Road 30 and County Road 29 for 2021, subject to a satisfactory site inspection by the County of Northumberland and the Municipality of Trent Hills. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2021-032: A By-law of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills to Authorize the Borrowing upon Amortizing Debentures in the Principal Amount of $4,205,732.00 towards the cost of Trent Hills Emergency Services Base. By-law No. 2021-034: A By-law to Authorize a Bank Loan Agreement with Royal Bank of Canada to finance the LED Streetlight Conversion Project and to Repeal By-law No. 2016-38. By-law No. 2021-036: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshall and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills . be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2021-035: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 7:49 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried

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