MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE
MINUTES TUESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2007 AT 9:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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PRESENT: Mayor Ron Oswald (left 3:32 pm), Deputy Mayor Mary Cumming (left 10:20 am returned 1:40 pm)
Councillors Stacy Charlton, Mark Davis, Paul Eagleson, Ross Herron
PRESS: Mary Golem, Sun Times (10:30 to lunch)
PUBLIC: Ken Goff, of Goffco, Rakesh Sharma, of Henderson, Paddon & Associates Ltd.
John Rickerby, First Concrete Ltd.
Ralph and Dorothy Baker
STAFF: CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL, Craig Johnston
TREASURER, Joanne Marklevitz
WATER/SEWER FOREMAN, Scott McLeod
ASSISTANT CLERK-TREASURER, Marcie Wilkinson
Clerk/CAO, Joan Albright
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: Davis in relation to Brown property purchase
MINUTES:
Moved by: R. Herron Seconded by: M. Davis
that the minutes of Sep 24, 2007 be adopted as circulated. Carried
BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES:
DELEGATIONS:
Staff reports: copies of written reports to all
9:00 AM CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL, Craig Johnston
Reviewed his report with Council: currently 121 active permits; $10.5 million in construction values including three recent new houses in Allenford, Paisley and Chesley; Bluewater Board tenders going out soon;
OBOA conference report: covered marijuana grow-ops; outlined upcoming changes to Code in new year; blow-up pools to be banned with no grandfather clauses expected; minor warrant changes for property standards; next year's event in Kingston.
Property standards: Paisley property cleaned up by owner; Invermay collapsed building removed; will be ordering house north of office on Bruce Rd 10 demolished, is partially collapsed.
Getting requests to purchase lots in Tower Park, Council will proceed with sale process when servicing complete.
Paisley Medical Clinic: attended meetings to finalize specifications for tendering
Conservation Authorities permit processing times: Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is less than a week, usually 3 or 4 days; Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is 4 to 6 weeks; not just us having trouble with Saugeen, it was discussed at the conference, local CBO's intend to talk with Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
Cheryl Roberts and Johnston are going to start property standards inspections in Chesley downtown today; notices have been given; Fire Chief Lancaster will perform fire inspections at a later date; has found he now has a better working relationship with the three fire departments; Cumming & Davis noted a new cooperative attitude in Paisley.
Paisley Heights Subdivision: partially constructed buildings are moulding
9:54 AM TREASURER, Joanne Marklevitz
Reviewed accounts, general ledger report, budget comparisons
Oswald contacted by Paisley Legion to arrange meeting to discuss revising lease agreement
Eagleson noted there is now an opportunity to return to Bell Canada service without fees, Marklevitz to compare rates of available telephone suppliers.
10:05 AM Ralph and Dorothy Baker re: Arran-Lake Municipal Property
Following a call from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Baker was advised not to put any more rocks on Municipal property at Arran Lake until Council had reviewed the matter.
While Baker was attempting to prevent shoreline erosion, he had no Municipal or Ministry permission to alter the shoreline.
Eagleson and Herron will meet at the site and report back to Council.
Baker was directed to desist with his rock-filling; Baker agreed and accepted responsibility for his actions.
10:38 AM KEN GOFF, GOFFCO & RAKESH SHARMA, HENDERSON, PADDON & ASSOC, BRAD JOHNSON, HYDROGEOLOGIST well head protection report
Presented the Tara and Chesley Wells Source Water Protection Study. Strategies involving water supply, water budget (amount of water), watershed characterization, a groundwater liability analysis, evaluation and threats inventory and water quality risk assessment.
Rakesh discussed Henderson, Paddon and Associates Ltd. surveying well head owners for properties within the 5 year capture zones.
1:13 PM WATER & SEWER FOREPERSON, Scott McLeod
Reviewed his report with Council: Tara environmental assessment on Well #4, discussed various pumping options that affect water pressure, Eagleson proposed forming a citizen's committee to look at options; 3rd Ave SW construction, will hold public meeting for residents at Chesley fire hall Oct 29th at 7:30 pm; [Sharma left at 1:32 pm] discussed the findings from the Ministry of Environment inspection in Tara; Tara Rotary Park water service is finished, send bill to Club. Paisley high-lift building is gone.
McLeod was praised for his high standards of training the operators.
2:00 PM JOHN RICKERBY, FIRST CONCRETE LTD, development proposal in closed session
ACCOUNTS were reviewed with Staff prior to passage
CORRESPONDENCE copies to all unless otherwise noted
1 REQUIRING ACTION
1.1 The Kinette Club of Chesley seasonal lighting
1.2 Township of Stirling-Rawdon - requesting support of its September 4, 2007 resolution requesting the Federal and Provincial Governments to develop a program that will provide prompt assistance to residents who are dealing with the aftermath and repercussions of a catastrophic natural event.
1.3 Drinking Water Source Protection Committee confirmation that Howick Township will not be submitting a name. For municipal nominees to be considered by the Conservation Authority, a "list" of nominees must be accepted by all municipalities in the Group.
1.4 Saugeen Country Tourism Association opportunity to advertise in 2008 guide
1.5 Township of Wellington North - requesting support of its October 1, 2007 resolution calling upon the Province of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment to reduce the lead sampling requirements for small municipal water systems proportionately with the number of samples required for larger municipalities of 100,000 or more population.
2 INFORMATION ONLY
2.1 Township of Chatsworth notice of passing a zoning by-law
2.2 Cuesta Planning Consultants copy of letter to Bruce County Planning re Duke St lot
2.3 Bruce County Planning letters to residents
a) Guy Krisza
2.4 Fair Funding for Small Communities of Ontario (FFSCO) minutes of September 28th
2.5 Ontario Good Roads Association nominating information
2.6 Association of Municipalities of Ontario information on Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Program - expect no action till after Provincial election
3 EVENTS
REPORTS OF MEMBERS copies of any written reports to all
CHARLTON
Attended the Chesley library opening.
Represented Bruce County at the snowmobile show in Toronto. One issue is that trail passes need to be sold at these shows for Grey-Bruce so we see money, not passes being purchased somewhere else but the snowmobile use is in the Grey-Bruce area.
Attending the Regional Tourism meeting tomorrow in Wiarton
HERRON
Attended the library opening and the water festival
Was on the interview panel for arena attendant
EAGLESON
a) Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling results of 10th annual food drive +9,520 pounds!
Airport meeting coming up.
Concerned citizen called regarding traffic on Brooke St. W. Clerk to notify OPP to enforce speed limit.
Discussed Orion phone lines and looking into Bell commercial lines. Treasurer compare rates.
Tara water pressure we need a public meeting to get input from the residents of Tara and possibly form a committee, McLeod to collect meeting data for meeting from Henderson, Paddon & Associates Ltd.
DAVIS
Paisley medical clinic 24 tile installed, ready for fill.
Paisley fire meeting was this past Wed, Saugeen Shores exiting, will value assets in-house.
CUMMING
When Cumming returned at 1:40 pm, she reported that she had attended a Bruce power presentation today and is happy to announce Bruce Powers donation to the Paisley Medical Clinic of $50,000 to be issued in January 2008. This means the Paisley Medical Clinic is a go. In-kind donations, when finalized, will be put on the municipal website.
Attended the Library opening, still getting remarks heard of what a great building it is.
Attended Peak dinner awards in Kincardine, only businesses receiving loans are eligible for awards, not business community at large.
Presented a letter to Oswald form concerned citizens in Paisley stating they want a sidewalk in medical clinic area
OSWALD
Just prior to leaving at 3:32 pm, he read his list of meetings and events and noted correspondence he received:
International Plowing Match thank you letter to Council.
Letter from the Paisley Ag Society thanking for assistance with the Fall Fair.
Huron-Kinloss Policy and Procedures Manual for Council.
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS copies of written reports to all
1 The Municipal Councillor's Guide
2 LAS Electricity Program sample documents - will have ready for next meeting.
3 Rakesh has heard nothing further on Paisley Heights Subdivision
BY-LAWS
1 Establish advance poll for Paisley by-election
2 Purchase buffer strip from Larry Brown
CLOSED SESSION
1 Personnel contract
2 Identifiable individuals report
3 Recommendation to fill Chesley Facility Attendant vacant position
4 Personnel recommendation
5 Development proposal follow-up
MOTIONS
Moved by: R. Herron Seconded by: M. Davis
that accounts payable voucher #17-07 in the amount of $309,218.19 be paid.
Carried
Moved by: S. Charlton Seconded by: M. Davis
that, as part of our local source water protection study, we grant permission to Henderson, Paddon & Associates Ltd. and Goffco to conduct a door-to-door survey in our susceptibility areas, as required, to verify wells information critical to the study. Carried
Moved by: M. Davis Seconded by: S. Charlton
that we approve finalization of drawings for 3rd Ave SW, with east side sidewalk, curb/gutter, 22' asphalt, curb/gutter, asphalt boulevard/parking west side, which requires moving one hydro pole with the possible salvage of a large maple tree, between 4th and 7th Streets SW.
Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: M. Davis
that we support the Township of Stirling-Rawdon September 4, 2007 resolution requesting the Federal and Provincial Governments to develop a program that will provide prompt assistance to residents who are dealing with the aftermath and repercussions of a catastrophic natural event.
Carried
Moved by: M.Davis Seconded by: M.Cumming
that, with respect to the appointment of a municipal representative for Group 3 (composed of Arran-Elderslie, Brockton, Howick, Morris-Turnberry, South Bruce) to sit on the Drinking Water Source Protection Committee, we agree with the following list of nominees, in alphabetical order:
Charlie Bagnato
Les Nicols Carried
Moved by: S. Charlton Seconded by: M. Cumming
that we reserve a full-page ad in the Saugeen Country Tourism 2008 Guide at a cost of $1,350
Carried
Moved by: M. Davis Seconded by: R. Herron
that we support the Township of Wellington North October 1, 2007 resolution calling upon the Province of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment to reduce the lead sampling requirements for small municipal water systems proportionately with the number of samples required for larger municipalities of 100,000 or more population. Carried
Moved by: R. Herron Seconded by: S. Charlton
that we go into closed session with Joe Rickerby, the Assistant Clerk-Treasurer, and the Clerk/CAO to discuss identifiable individuals. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: M. Davis
that we return to regular session.
Moved by: S. Charlton Seconded by: M. Davis
that a by-law to establish the date, hours and location for advance voting for the 2007 municipal by-election in Paisley, be read a first and second time. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: M. Davis
that the by-law to establish the date, hours and location for advance voting for the 2007 municipal by-election in Paisley, be read a third time, finally passed and numbered 28-07.
Carried
Davis repeated his interest in this by-law:
Moved by: S. Charlton Seconded by: M. Cumming
that a by-law to purchase Parts 2 and 5, RP 3R-8512, from Larry Brown, be read a first and second time.
Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: R. Herron
that the by-law to purchase Parts 2 and 5, RP 3R-8512, from Larry Brown, be read a third time, finally passed and numbered 29-07. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: S. Charlton
that we accept the October 4, 2007 recommendation by the Interview Panel to fill Chesley Facility Attendant vacant position. Carried
Moved by: M. Davis Seconded by: M.Cumming
that we do now adjourn to the call of the Mayor. Carried
Adjourned at 5:18p.m