The Trent Hills Record

Council

September 14, 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 (19 motions)

19 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 September 14, 2021 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on August 10, 2021 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the verbal information and correspondence dated September 7, 2021 and presented by Nancy Allanson, Executive Director, Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce re: Building Expansion Proposal be received. That the Municipality of Trent Hills, as owner of the building at 51 Grand Road, Campbellford, support the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce submitting a funding application to the Tourism Relief Fund to expand the existing building. That in the event that the funding application is successful, the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for all aspects of the project. That an updated lease agreement be completed prior to the commencement of construction. And that staff negotiate an updated lease agreement with the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce that incorporates the increased building size, responsibilities, etc., which shall be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PWK-2021-18, Scott White, General Manager of Infrastructure Renewal & Public Works Administration re: ICIP Green Infrastructure Stream 2021 - Funding Application Submittal for the Hastings Second Watermain Crossing be received for information. And that an application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - Green Infrastructure Stream 2021 for the installation of a Second Watermain Crossing of the Trent River for the Hastings Drinking Water System in the amount of $2,068,068.00 be submitted.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2021-11, Tim Blake, Fire Chief re: Fire Department Monthly Report July 2021 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2021-12, Tim Blake, Fire Chief re: Fire Communications Services Agreement be received for information. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Fire Communications Services Agreement, as attached to Staff Report THF 2021-12. And that the County of Northumberland be advised of Council's decision under the Fire Chief's signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF 2021-14, Tim Blake, Fire Chief re: Fire Department Monthly Report August 2021 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2021-16, Kira Mees, Community Development Officer re: Community Improvement Plan Application - 14 Front Street East Hastings be received for information. That the Community Improvement Plan application funding request from Red Shoes Productions Ltd (Joanne Hansen) owner of 14 Front Street East, Hastings be approved to an upset limit of $7,250. That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Community Development Officer's signature.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2021-17, Kira Mees, Community Development Officer re: Rural Economic Development (RED) Fund Application be received for information. And that a RED Application be submitted for Trail Assets for Trent Hills: Water Bottle Filling Stations and Accessible Picnic Tables.
Moved by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2021-13, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Thompson Bridge Closure be received for information. That the Municipality of Trent Hills share the concerns expressed through the public comments with respect to the impact the closure of Thompson Bridge would have on residents and farming operations in the area with County Council. And that during the delegation at the County Council meeting on September 15, 2021, Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf advise the County of Northumberland that the Municipality of Trent Hills would be prepared to accept the download/transfer of ownership of Thompson Bridge following its replacement with a new bridge structure that has no load limit.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2021-010, Doug Irwin, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: Draft Notice Policy be received for information. That Draft Policy # POL-ADM-011 - Notice Policy, as attached to Staff Report CLK-2021-010, be adopted. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration to repeal By-law No. 2002-62, being a By-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of notice.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 9a) and 9b) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 18, 2021 from Andy Mitchell, Mayor of Selwyn Township re: Conservation Ontario Advocacy Committee Invitation be received. And that Councillor Catherine Redden be appointed to the Conservation Ontario's Interim Advocacy Committee.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 31, 2021 from Perry Melzack, Chair, Warkworth Business Association (WBA) re: Warkworth EV Charging Station be received. And that the Chief Administrative Officer liaise with the WBA regarding the Warkworth EV Charging Station request.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated September 7, 2021 from Rob Pope, President, Rotary Club of Campbellford re: Request to Proclaim October 24, 2021 World Polio Day in Trent Hills and Raise the End Polio Now Flag be received. That, pursuant to Proclamations Policy #POL-ADM-007, October 24, 2021 be proclaimed World Polio Day in Trent Hills, and posted on the Municipality's website. And that the request to raise the End Polio Now Flag, in recognition of World Polio Day, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that the Exhibition Application - Warkworth Music Fest - September 17 to 18, 2021 be received. That the Clerk issue the Exhibition Licence for Warkworth Music Fest, September 17 to 18, 2021, with the following conditions:  Amplified music is to end no later than 11:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 and Saturday, September 18, 2021  The applicant provide written notice, approved by the Municipality, to residences in the area, that provides: a contact number for event personnel for individuals during the event to address concerns, and identifies the information required by the Municipality and how to submit any concerns to the Municipality following the event  There are to be no fires, no fireworks and no hay or straw bales  The applicant comply with all clarification provided by the By-law Enforcement Officer with respect to conditions stipulated in the Exhibition Licence 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: By-law No. 2021-082: A By-law to Authorize Execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement For The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Intake between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and The Municipality of Trent Hills. By-law No. 2021-083: A By-law to Authorize Execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement, Municipal Modernization Program Intake 2, between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Municipality of Trent Hills. By-law No. 2021-084: A By-law to Repeal By-law No. 2002-62, Being a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of notice. By-law No. 2021-085: A By-law to Authorize Execution of a Fire Communications Services Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg and The Corporation of the Township of Cramahe and The Corporation of the Township of Hamilton and The Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope and The Corporation of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand and The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills and The Corporation of the County of Northumberland and The Corporation of the City of Peterborough. 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 Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2021-086: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 10:45 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried

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