The Trent Hills Record

Council

June 27, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): Gene Brahaney, Robert Crate, Rick English, Daniel Giddings, Michael Metcalf, Rob Pope, Dennis Savery

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 (33 motions)

33 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 June 27, 2023 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on June 20, 2023 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the:  Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held on June 21, 2023, and  Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on June 22, 2023 be received.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that the information presented by Nancy Allanson, Chief Executive Officer, Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce re: Tourism Update be received.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the verbal information presented by Ann Sterling re: Mandatory Connection Charges be received. And that Council continues to support its decision, pursuant to Motion No. THC-230328-6, as set out in Staff Report FIN-2023-013, with respect to the Status of the Mandatory Wastewater Connection Charge for 21 Centre Avenue, Warkworth.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report BLD-2023-007, Stephen White, Chief Building Official re: Building Department Activity-May, 2023 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-043, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B07/2023, Richard Snyder and Trish Kaliciak / Andrew Cullen and Simone Urdl, be received for information. Severance Consent Application B07/2023 That Severance Consent Application B07/2023, Richard Snyder and Trish Kaliciak / Andrew Cullen and Simone Urdl, with respect to the property located in Concession 6 N, Part Lot 10, 92 Nelson Drive and Concession 6 N, Part Lot 9, 43 Ward Road,geographic Township of Percy, for an application to propose a lot addition between two existing properties, being approximately 16.18 hectares (40 acres) of vacant land, be approved with the following conditions: That all taxes on the subject properties be paid in full, including any taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping at the municipal office. That the severed parcel, being a portion of Concession 6 N, Part Lot 10, 92 Nelson Drive, shall be conveyed to and consolidated with the adjacent parcel to the west in Concession 6, Part Lot 9, Part 2, 39R-10037, 43 Ward Road, geographic Township of Percy, Municipality of Trent Hills, and that the severed parcel and adjacent parcel shall be consolidated and become one parcel of land. A solicitor's written undertaking shall be provided to the Municipality indicating that the necessary steps will be taken to implement the conveyance and to consolidate the parcels to one Property Identifier Number (PIN). That the ap
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-044, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B08/2023 and Zoning Amendment Application C06/2023, Brian Atkinson (Garett Atkinson and Cindy Dickinson), be received for information. Severance Consent Application B08/2023 That Severance Consent Application B08/2023, Brian Atkinson (Garett Atkinson and Cindy Dickinson), with respect to property located in Concession 7, Part Lot 9, 196 Ward Road / Concession Road 8 West, geographic Township of Percy, for application to sever one (1) new parcel of vacant land, being .81 hectares (2 acres), 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 51.1 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 taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping 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 the installation of an approved entrance on the severed parcel, prior to the Severance Consent deeds being processed by the Municipality of Trent Hills. The new entrance must be installed meeting the requirements of the Trent Hills Entrance and Setba
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Zoning Amendment Application C06/2023 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C06/2023, Brian Atkinson (Garett Atkinson and Cindy Dickinson), to rezone the severed portion from Severance Consent Application B08/2023 to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone and Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, be approved. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-045, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Applications B09/2023, B10/2023 and Zoning Amendment Application C07/2023, Evan and Marilyn Petherick, be received for information. Severance Consent Application B09/2023 That Severance Consent Application B09/2023, Evan and Marilyn Petherick, with respect to property located in Concession 9, Part Lot 21 and 22, 29 Crowe River Road / County Road 38, geographic Township of Seymour, for an application to create a registered easement, be approved with the following conditions: That all taxes on the subject property be paid in full, including any taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping at the municipal office. That the applicant provide a registerable description under the requirements of the Land Titles Act / Registry Act. That the applicant provides two copies of a registered survey of the subject property, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Consent. That the Transfer of Easement (due to severance) be prepared in the name of the dominant tenement, as well as the servient tenement and easement lands. If all conditions of this decision have been fulfilled within two years of the date on the "Notice of Decision", and all authorities concerned have so notified the Municipality in writing, the designated official is authorized to issue the Certificate of Consent.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Severance Consent Application B10/2023 Be it resolved that Severance Consent Application B10/2023, Evan and Marilyn Petherick, with respect to property located in Concession 9, Part Lot 21 and 22, 29 Crowe River Road / County Road 38, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to sever one (1) new parcel with existing residential dwelling, being .66 hectares (1.64 acres), 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 51.1 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 taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping 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 the installation of an approved entrance on the retained parcel, prior to the Severance Consent deeds being processed by the Municipality of Trent Hills. The new entrance must be installed meeting the requirements of the Trent Hills Entrance and Setback Policy, and a 911 number assigned. Further entrance details (culvert, ditching, brushing, etc., if required) will be provided by Public Works staff, upon the formal application of an entrance permit(s). That a parcel of land me
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Zoning Amendment Application C07/2023 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C07/2023, Evan and Marilyn Petherick, to rezone the severed portion from Severance Consent Application B08/2023 to the Rural Residential Exception (RR-76) Zone, in which the exception to the zoning will acknowledge the reduced lot size within the Rural Residential (RR) Zoning, be approved. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-046, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Applications B11/2023, B12/2023 and Zoning Amendment Application C08/2023, Bryan Voskamp (Les Jagoda, Lakeland Associates), be received for information. Severance Consent Application B11/2023 That Severance Consent Application B11/2023, Bryan Voskamp (Les Jagoda, Lakeland Associates), with respect to property located in Concession 14, Part Lot 5, 8607 County Road 30 / 14th Line West, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to sever one (1) new parcel of land with the existing residential dwelling and outbuildings, being approximately 2.0 hectares (4.94 acres), 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 51.1 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 taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping 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 shall layout and dedicate by deed to the County of Northumberland a strip of land ensuring 15.0 metres (50 feet) from the centerline of County Road 30, for road widening purposes. That the applicant provide a registerable description under the requirements of the Land Tit
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Severance Consent Application B12/2023 Be it resolved that Severance Consent Application B12/2023, Bryan Voskamp (Les Jagoda, Lakeland Associates), with respect to property located in Concession 14, Part Lot 5, 8607 County Road 30 / 14th Line West, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to sever one (1) new parcel of vacant land being approximately .81 hectares (2 acres), 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 51.1 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 taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping 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 shall layout and dedicate by deed to the County of Northumberland a strip of land ensuring 15.0 metres (50 feet) from the centerline of County Road 30, for road widening purposes. That the applicant provide a registerable description under the requirements of the Land Titles Act / Registry Act. That the applicant provides two copies of a registered survey of the subject property, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Consent. That the applicant provide a deed conveying the severed lands, for use for the issuance of the Certificate of Consent. If all condi
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Zoning Amendment Application C08/2023 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C08/2023, Bryan Voskamp (Les Jagoda, Lakeland Associates), to rezone the severed portions from Severance Consent Applications B11/2023 and B12/2023 to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone, be approved. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-047, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B13/2023 and Zoning Amendment Application C09/2023, Margo and Kevin King, be received for information. Severance Consent Application B13/2023 That Severance Consent Application B13/2023, Margo and Kevin King, with respect to property located in Concession 7, Part Lots 23 and 24, 590 Crestview Road, geographic Township of Percy, for application to sever one (1) new parcel of vacant land, being 1.87 hectares (4.62 acres) 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 51.1 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 taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping 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 the installation of an approved entrance on the severed parcel, prior to the Severance Consent deeds being processed by the Municipality of Trent Hills. The new entrance must be installed meeting the requirements of the Trent Hills Entrance and Setback Policy, and a 911 number assigned. Further entrance details (culvert,
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Zoning Amendment Application C09/2023 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C09/2023, Margo and Kevin King, to rezone the severed portion from Severance Consent Application B13/2023 to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone, be approved. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-051, Cristal Laanstra, Manager of Planning re: Request to Purchase Municipal Land - Part Lot 6 Concession 8; Part 30 and Part 31 of RDCO 72; S/T Right in CL60242 be received for information. Declaration of Surplus Lands That Part Lot 6 Concession 8; Part 30 and Part 31 of RDCO 72; S/T Right in CL60242, geographic Township of Percy, now in the Municipality of Trent Hills, be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality. And that the appropriate by-law to declare as surplus be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Sale Price of Lands Be it resolved that Council establish the sale price of Municipal land for Part Lot 6 Concession 8; Part 30 and Part 31 of RDCO 72; S/T Right in CL60242, geographic Township of Percy, now in the Municipality of Trent Hills as $20,000.00 plus HST. That Part Lot 6 Concession 8; Part 30 and Part 31 of RDCO 72; S/T Right in CL60242, be sold to John Leblanc. That the Mayor and Clerk execute any documents that may be necessary to affect the sale of the subject properties. And that the applicant be responsible for all costs associated with the implementation of the land transfer.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-053, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator, re: Zoning Amendment Application C16/2022 - Glenn Relf (amendment), be received for information. That further to Motion THC-220712-19, being the approval of Zoning Amendment Application C16/2022, Glenn Relf, with respect to property located in Concession 1, Part of Lot 21, 41 River Road West, geographic Township of Seymour, the current amendment be approved. That By-law No. 2022-072, approving Zoning Amendment Application C16/2022, Glenn Relf, Concession 1, Part of Lot 21, 41 River Road West, geographic Township of Seymour, be repealed; And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-054, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Assumption of a portion of road into the Municipal Road System, be received for information. That the lands described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 4, being Part 2 on Plan 39R-14532, geographic Township of Percy, be established and assumed into the Trent Hills municipal road system. That the Applicants' solicitors shall be responsible to see to the registration of the Transfer and Application under The Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consolidate the conveyed land(s) for road widening with the travelled road as one Property Identifier Number (PIN) to the satisfaction of the Municipality. That the Applicants' solicitors shall be responsible to see to the registration of the certified copy of the By-law as approved by Council. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2023-08, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Civic Address and Road Naming Policy POL-PLN-001 be received for information. That the Civic Address and Road Naming Policy POL-PLN-001, attached to Staff Report CAO-2023-10, be approved and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
It is recommended that Staff Report COA-2023-02, Cristal Laanstra, Manager of Planning and Cameron Law, Planning Assistant re: Minor Variance Application A03/2023 - Laura Resch, be received for information. That Minor Variance Application A03/2023 – Laura Resch, with respect to property located on Sunnybrae Lane legally described as Lot 33 on Plan 104 Concession 13, Part Lot 20; geographic Township of Percy, to permit a reduction in the minimum yard setback and permit new development on a private lane, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 10b) to 10d) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated June 19, 2023 from Doug Oliver re: Request for Municipal Significance for Crooks Rapids Country Fest be received. That Crooks Rapids Country Fest, August 24-27, 2023 be designated as an Event of Municipal Significance in the Municipality of Trent Hills. And that the applicants 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 Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2023-095: A By-law to Appoint a Fire Chief (Shawn Jamieson). By-law No. 2023-097: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Concession 7, Part of Lot 9 (Percy), Municipality of Trent Hills - C06/2023. By-law No. 2023-098: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Concession 9, Part of Lot 21 and 22 (Seymour), Municipality of Trent Hills - C07/2023. By-law No. 2023-099: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Concession 14, Part of Lot 5 (Seymour), Municipality of Trent Hills - C08/2023. By-law No. 2023-100: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Concession 7, Part of Lot 23 and 24 (Percy), Municipality of Trent Hills - C09/2023. By-law No. 2023-101: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Concession 1, Part of Lot 21 (Seymour), Municipality of Trent Hills - C16/2022 - and Repeal By-law No. 2022-072. By-law No. 2023-102: A By-law for establishing and assuming a municipal highway, Being Part of Lot 4, Concession 4, being Part 2 of Plan 39R-14532, a portion of Bull’s Road, geographic Township of Percy, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland. By-law No. 2023-103: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the County of Northumberland and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills (GIS Services). By-law No. 2023-104: A By-law to Appoint a Representative to the Crowe Valley Con
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved we do now go into Closed Session at 10:53 a.m. to discuss:  Solicitor-client privilege; Technical information with financial implications; Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Orchard Hill Guarantee Agreement)  Solicitor-client privilege; Acquisition/disposition of land (Unassumed road allowance between Concession 9 and Concession 10, Part of Lots 13, 14 and 15, geographic Township of Percy)  Litigation affecting the municipality (OLT Proceedings - Zoning By-law Amendment C05/2023)
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved we do now rise at 12:41 p.m. and report on Closed Session Items 14: b) Solicitor-client privilege; Technical information with financial implications; Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Orchard Hill Guarantee Agreement) c) Solicitor-client privilege; Acquisition/disposition of land (Unassumed road allowance between Concession 9 and Concession 10, Part of Lots 13, 14 and 15, geographic Township of Percy) d) Litigation affecting the municipality (OLT Proceedings - Zoning By-law Amendment C05/2023)
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by John Ewart, Ewart, O'Dwyer re: Solicitor-client privilege; Technical information with financial implications; Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Orchard Hill Guarantee Agreement) be received. And that Legal Counsel proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session Staff Report PLN-2023-052, Jim Peters, Director of Planning & Development re: Solicitor-client privilege; Acquisition/disposition of land (Unassumed road allowance between Concession 9 and Concession 10, Part of Lots 13, 14 and 15, geographic Township of Percy) be received for information. And that Staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Cristal Laanstra, Manger of Planning re: Litigation affecting the municipality (OLT Proceedings - Zoning By-law Amendment C05/2023) be received. And that Staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2023-105: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 12:44 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried

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