The Trent Hills Record

Special Council

May 12, 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 (12 motions)

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

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of May 12, 2020 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of:  Council meeting held on March 17, 2020;  Special Council meeting held on March 30, 2020; and  Special Council meeting held on April 16, 2020. be received and adopted as presented/amended.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 5a) and 5b) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report HRC-2020-001, Kari Petherick, Coordinator of Human Resources and Health and Safety re: Teleworking Policy POL-HR-019 be received for information; And that the draft Human Resource Policy POL-HR-019 Teleworking Policy, attached to Report HRC-2020-001, be adopted and effective immediately.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PWK-2020-14, Scott White, General Manager of Infrastructure Renewal & Public Works Administration re: Tender Award - PWK LC 2020-08 Landfill Closure - Campbellford Business Park be received for information. That the bid from Archer Bulk Carriers for Tender PWK LC 2020-08 Landfill Closure Campbellford Business Park be accepted at their bid price of $175,700.00 plus HST. That a contingency amount of $26,355.00 equivalent to 15% of the total tendered amount be approved. That an upset limit of $15,000.00 for Consulting services, monitoring well decommissions and modifications to monitoring wells and gas probes be approved. That the Clerk execute the appropriate contract documents with Archer Bulk Carriers. And that all bidders be advised of Council's decision under the General Manager of Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works Administration's signature.
Moved by Councillor Ken Tully, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THF-2020-06, Tim Blake, Fire Chief re: Temporary Restriction of Fireworks By-law be received for information. That the sale and discharge of fireworks be suspended for the 2020 Victoria Day holiday period. And that the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2020-013, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2020 Property Tax and Utility Financial Matters be received for information. That the final two property tax instalments for 2020 be established as August 31 and October 30, respectively. That effective June 1, 2020 interest on taxes be added to all amounts that have become due and payable and remain unpaid. That effective July 1, 2020 penalty be added to the May 29, 2020 tax instalment. That effective July 1, 2020 late payment charges be added to Utility (Water/Wastewater) accounts on amounts that are not paid by the due date. And that the appropriate By-Laws be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Catherine Redden
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2020-05, Doug Irwin, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: Mobile Canteen (Refreshment Vehicle) Licensing be received for information. That Section 3.2 o) of By-law No. 2005-35 as amended, which reads "No mobile canteen shall be permitted to operate in a prohibited area as specified in Schedule B" attached to and forming part of this by-law" be repealed. That Section 3.2 p) of By-law No. 2005-35 as amended, which reads "No mobile canteen shall be permitted to locate within 76 metres (250 feet) of an existing restaurant" be amended by adding "Notwithstanding Section 3.2 p), a mobile canteen may be licensed and operate on the same property as an existing restaurant with the written authorization of the registered property owner permitting such". And that the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2020-041: A By-law to amend By-law No. 2020-020, A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Advisory Bodies of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills (Procedural By-law) And to Repeal By-law No. 2020-032. By-law No. 2020-042: A By-law to Suspend the Provisions of By-law No. 2003-46, Being a By-law respecting the sale of and setting off of fireworks, In order to prohibit the sale and discharge of fireworks for the 2020 Victoria Day holiday period. By-law No. 2020-043: A By-law to Establish the Dates of the Two (2) Further 2020 Tax Instalments. By-law No. 2020-044: A By-law to Amend By-law No. 2020-004, A By-law to Provide for an Interim Tax Levy; Payment of Taxes by Instalment; Penalty and Interest on Tax Arrears. By-law No. 2020-045: A By-law to Amend 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 (Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges). be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2020-046: A By-law to Amend By-law 2005-35 , Being a by-law respecting the licensing and regulation of vehicles from which food or refreshments are sold. be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2020-047: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 2:53 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried

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