MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE
MINUTES MONDAY MAY 26, 2008 AT 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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PRESENT: Mayor Ron Oswald, Deputy Mayor Mary Cumming
Councillors Stacy Charlton(till 2 pm), Mark Davis, Paul Eagleson, Ross Herron, Jack Riley
PRESS: Mary Golem, Sun Times
PUBLIC: Planner Sabine Hammell, Bill Hollo, Bruce County Planning Department
P. Crysler, J. Bond, E. Heron, K. Kimpel, L. Caldwell, W. Tooke
Minor variance applicants: Donald & Mary Jackson
STAFF: WATER/SEWER FOREMAN, Scott McLeod
TREASURER, Joanne Marklevitz
Clerk/CAO, Joan Albright
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: none
MINUTES
Moved by: R. Herron Seconded by: S. Charlton
that the minutes of May 12, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
Carried
BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES: none
DELEGATIONS
9:00 AM WATER/SEWER FOREMAN, Scott McLeod, re Queen St. watermain tender
Davis reported that they had just opened the only tender and read the contents to Council, motion passed
McLeod: follow-up on water plan, Henderson, Paddon & Associates Ltd. will provide a quote
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Eagleson said Council would now be acting in its Planning Advisory role to hear the Paisley medical clinic zoning application and invited Hammell and Hollo to the table.
Eagleson explained that the zoning application was by the Municipality in response to the local community to construct a medical clinic, had originally intended to incorporate the zoning change in its zoning consolidation that is expected shortly from the Planning Department but the residents asked for a zoning change sooner, asked Hammell to read her report.
9:30 AM PLANNER, SABINE HAMMELL, Paisley medical clinic zoning
Application: Zoning By-law Amendment File No.: Z-23-2008.41 Date: May 26, 2008
FROM: Sabine Hammel, Planner for the Municipality of Arran Elderslie
County of Bruce Planning & Economic Development Department
SUBJECT: Application to rezone the property to permit a medical clinic on the subject property.
REASONS FOR AND NATURE OF THE APPLICATION:
The Municipality of Arran Elderslie has received an application from the Municipality of Arran Elderslie to amend the Village of Paisley Zoning By-Law 82-16. The Zoning By-Law Amendment is proposing to rezone the subject property to permit a medical clinic. The property is currently zoned as PD Planned Development.
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION: Section 34 of the Planning Act addresses Land Use Controls and Related Administration and gives the authority to pass Zoning By-laws to the Council of the local Municipality. The subject property is described as 231 Balaklava St; Pt Lt 9 & 10 E of Victoria St. S and Pt Lt 9 & 10 W of Queen St S (Paisley), Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. The following recommendation is made:
RECOMMENDATION: The by-law legally recognizing the development as proposed in the site plan submitted with the zoning amendment is attached. Planning Staff cannot provide a recommendation for approval or refusal in regard to the
application because the appropriate time for providing a planning recommendation has passed. It appears that a building permit has been issued and construction of the facility has begun prior to the appropriate zoning being in place. Staff provides the following overview of the site for the medical clinic :
PROS
.. The site is straightforward to develop, i.e., existing frontage onto the municipal road system.
.. The site has access to municipal water and sewer services.
.. The site is large enough to provide sufficient on-site parking and space for potential expansion in the future.
.. The medical clinic does not conflict with existing surrounding uses.
CONS
.. The development does not support the downtown business district core – the local Official Plan encourages uses such as the medical clinic to be located in the downtown area.
.. The development conflicts with the planned uses for the site and surrounding lands.
.. Information regarding the Record of Site Condition is not available [IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT AN RSC IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON THIS SITE FOR THIS USE]
I. CONTEXT
The site for the medical clinic is located at the northwest corner of the subject property. The proposed site has frontage onto Balaklava St and is bordered by Victoria St to the west. Surrounding land uses are mix of vacant, residential and institutional uses. A copy of the applicant’s site plan is
in Appendix ‘A’; an air photo of the subject property is included in Appendix ‘B’
PROPERTY INFO SUMMARY
Related File(s): N/A
Legal Description: 231 Balaklava; Pt Lt 9 & 10 E of Victoria St. S and Pt Lt 9 & 10 W of Queen St S (Paisley), Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Roll No: 410341000215000
Site Description
Frontage 48 m (158 ft)
Depth 61 m (200 ft)
Area 2 935 m2 (31 600 ft2)
Access: Balaklava St. - year round municipal road
Services: Municipal water and sewer services
Uses / Buildings & Structures: Existing Vacant Proposed Medical Clinic
County OP
Designation: Secondary Urban Community Local OP Designation: Commercial
Zoning By-law: Existing PD Planned Development
Proposed: PD-x Planned Development
Surrounding Land Uses: Vacant, Residential, Industrial
II. MATTERS ARISING FROM AGENCY CIRCULATION
The standard agencies reviewed the application and had no objection to the proposal. The Conservation Authority noted that a stormwater management plan will be required should development on other portions of the property be proposed in the future.
III. MATTERS ARISING FROM PUBLIC CIRCULATION
The application was circulated to the property owners within 120 m of the subject on April 21, 2008. The public meeting was also advertised in the Paisley Advocate in the May edition. As of the writing of this report, the Planning Department has several telephone and letters stating concerns regarding the
development. (See Appendix C)
IV. MATTERS ARISING FROM PROVINCIAL INTERESTS, POLICY STATEMENTS OR PLANS
None. See Appendix ‘D’. The PPS promotes land use patterns within settlement areas that are based on densities and a mix of land uses which are efficient, appropriate and minimize negative impacts on the environment and which allow for intensification and redevelopment including brownfield sites. (Brownfield site are defined as undeveloped or previously developed properties that may be
contaminated. They are usually, but not exclusively, former industrial or commercial properties that may be underutilized, derelict or vacant.)
V. MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN
The County Official Plan designates the property as Secondary Urban Community. The primary role of Secondary Urban Communities is as local service centres and in some instances tourism/recreation centres (Section 5.2.3.2). Permitted uses include a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, recreation/open space, and institutional facilities (Section 5.2.3.3). The County Plan provides policies regarding Commercial development in Secondary Urban Communities and separates the policies into General Commercial and Highway Commercial. Development policies
require:
.. Adequate on-site parking,
.. Buildings and lighting that blend in with the character of adjacent uses,
.. Adequate buffer planting/fencing between commercial uses and adjacent residential areas; and
.. Adequate municipal services including stormwater management.
In those situations where a local official plan exits the County Plan defers to the plan in effect for more detailed land use policies
VI. MATTERS ARISING FROM LOCAL PLANNING DOCUMENTS
A) OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE URBAN AREAS OF CHESLEY, PAISLEY & TARA / INVERMAY
The local official plan designates the subject property as Commercial. The commercial designation represents the areas outside of the traditional downtown core areas. The Commercial designation is subdivided into three categories; Highway Commercial, Large Format Commercial and Transitional Commercial. The Highway Commercial uses are those that are dependent on a high degree of access and visibility to passing vehicular traffic and Large Format Commercial uses require large parcels of land due to their space extensive nature (i.e., large single purpose buildings, parking/storage requirements, etc). The Transitional Commercial category is intended for areas undergoing a transition from residential to commercial based on their location on an arterial or collector roadway. The Commercial designation criteria does not support the use of the property for a medical clinic because the clinic will not be dependent on traffic, does not have large space requirements nor is the subject property in transition from residential to commercial. The site for the medical clinic is part of a larger parcel that is currently vacant. In the past the parcel contained railway tracks and/or a railway yard. Former industrial and commercial sites that may be underutilized, derelict or vacant are called brownfield sites. These are lands where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination. The local official plan provides policies regarding the re-development of lands that were previously used for industrial, transportation and/or utility sites and may potentially be contaminated. Specifically the plan requires that persons acquiring land for any purpose are expected to satisfy themselves with respect to any potential hazardous waste.
4.4.3.4 Site Re-Use - Soil Quality Assessment
a) All persons acquiring land for any purpose are expected to satisfy themselves with respect to any potential hazardous waste.
b) The Municipality may require residential and commercial development proposals involving the redevelopment of industrial, transportation or utility sites to include investigations into the potential contamination of the site as a result of the previous use. When required, the studies and investigations shall be completed pursuant to established standards and policies of the Ministry of the
Environment.
c) Contaminated sites must be thoroughly investigated and a clean-up plan prepared in accordance with Ministry of the Environment guidelines, prior to the Municipality’s consideration of the re-development proposal. The Ministry of Environment and the Bruce County Planning Department (Appendix G) have both
forwarded written recommendations to the municipality that a Record of Site Condition be filed for the property:
a) In order to establish that no contaminates are present on the property
b) To provide a record that the site has been assessed and properly cleaned up if required.
At this time the Planning Department has not received a response from the municipality.
[NOTE: QUOTE FROM MOE DISTRICT ENGINEER, IAN MITCHELL, DATED MAY 1, 2008:
"IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PAISLEY MEDICAL CLINIC DOES NOT OFFER OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION OR SPECIAL CARE (NURSING, RESIDENTIAL OR SHELTERED CARE). THESE CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE THE PAISLEY CLINIC WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A MORE SENSITIVE RESIDENTIAL LAND USE AND THEREFORE THE FILING OF AN RSC WOULD NOT BE MANDATORY."
MR. MITCHELL WENT ON TO SAY THAT ANYONE INTENDING TO PURCHASE OR OCCUPY THE SITE MUST ASSESS FOR THEMSELVES THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE SITE—THE MUNICIPALITY IS NOT SELLING THE PROPERTY.]
B) Village of Paisley Zoning By-law
CURRENT ZONING: PD Planned Development
PROPOSED ZONING: PD-2 Planned Development Special
Permitted uses, buildings and structures in the PD Planned Development zone are limited to uses existing at the date of passing of the By-law. Therefore any proposed development that involves construction of a building or structure requires a zoning amendment. The application is proposing the construction of medical clinic on the subject property
Protecting Public Health and Safety Sewage and Water
Health Unit had no objection to application
CA had no objection to application
APPENDIX ‘E’ – BRUCE COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES SECONDARY URBAN COMMUNITY
Commercial development proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria. Commercial uses shall be placed in separate Commercial Zone categories in the implementing Zoning By-Law, may be subject to site plan control, and may be permitted in accordance with the following policies.
a) General Commercial
.. General Commercial uses are uses such as offices, retail stores and commercial service establishment, which require a downtown location and which provide for the needs of the Community and the surrounding area.
.. Conversion of dwellings to commercial uses adjacent to General Commercial uses may be permitted through re-zoning, provided that the use can be integrated with adjacent residential uses and adequate facilities such as on-site parking can be provided.
.. Secondary residences may be permitted to the rear or above the primary general commercial use.
b) Highway Commercial
.. Highway Commercial uses are uses such as gas stations, building supply outlets, and similar uses that require large sites easily accessible to the traveling public. Uses shall be limited to locations near the periphery of the built-up area and within the Secondary Urban Community, as defined in this Plan or the Local Official Plan where one exists.
.. Uses shall be sufficiently set back to accommodate a service road where the eventual provision of such a road appears feasible and desirable.
.. Road access points shall be in accordance with the County Highways By-Law to regulate access for County roads and otherwise shall be limited to a maximum of two per lot and shall be designed in a manner that will minimize the danger to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Consideration will be given to the requirements of the Transportation and Utilities policies of this Plan when evaluating Highway Commercial development.
c) Development Policies
.. Adequate on-site parking, or alternatively cash-in-lieu, shall be provided to accommodate employees and customers.
.. Buildings shall be designed and any lighting or signs be arranged to blend in with the character of adjacent uses.
.. Adequate buffer planting or fencing between the commercial use and any adjacent residential areas shall be provided by the commercial developer.
.. Adequate municipal services, including storm water management, shall be available to service the development.
3.3.3 Commercial
Separate zones shall be provided for in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and shall include as a minimum a ‘Highway Commercial’, ‘Large Format Commercial’, and a ‘Transition Commercial’ zone. A Residential use accessory to ‘Transition Commercial’ and ‘Highway Commercial’ uses may also be permitted in certain locations, subject to the provisions of the Zoning By-law.
3.3.3.1 Highway Commercial
‘Highway Commercial’ uses shall be limited to those uses catering to the travelling public.
3.3.3.2 Large Format Commercial
‘Large Format Commercial’ uses are not intended to compete with uses permitted in the ‘Central Business District’, but rather to provide for those commercial uses that require parcels of land larger than what may be accommodated in the ‘Central Business District’.
The ‘Large Format Commercial’ zone shall accommodate the needs of commercial/retail uses that are space extensive such that they require large single purpose buildings or large parking and/or storage requirements.
‘Large Format Commercial’ uses by way of their large lot area requirements cannot be reasonably located
within the downtown area.
3.3.3.2.1 Permitted Uses – Large Format Commercial
‘Large Format Commercial’ uses are those uses that require large enclosed or open storage areas such as building supply outlets, major furniture/appliance stores, grocery stores, department stores, hardware stores or similar uses in addition to offices that are accessory to a permitted use. Tourist information
centres, farmers market, fraternal association halls and similar places of assembly shall also be permitted. A residential use accessory to a ‘Large Format Commercial’ use may also be permitted in certain locations, subject to the policies of Section 3.3.3.2.2.
3.3.3.3 Transition Commercial
The ‘Transition Commercial’ zone shall be used for those areas undergoing a transition from residential to commercial based on their location on an arterial or collector roadway. The ‘Transition Commercial’ zone shall provide an opportunity for non-retail commercial uses as well as other community services. The area is not intended to accommodate intensive commercial development as is intended for other areas within the Commercial designation. A residential use accessory to a ‘Transition Commercial’ use may also be permitted in certain locations, subject to the policies of provisions of the Zoning By-law.
3.3.3.3.1 Permitted Uses – Transition Commercial
Being a transition area, the types of commercial uses shall be limited to those which are compatible with the existing residential character of the area. Examples of such intended uses are: business or professional offices, studios, medical clinics, personal service shops, day care centres, and nursing homes.
A residential use accessory to a ‘Transition Commercial’ use may also be permitted in certain locations, subject to the policies of Section 3.3.3.3.2
4.4.3 Environmental Review Policies
a) Depending on the scale, intensity and type of development being proposed, environmental studies, as determined by the Municipality or various government agencies, may be required prior to the Municipality making a decision on development proposals.
b) The environmental review of all development proposals shall assist in determining whether the development should be endorsed by the Municipality and if so, what environmental safe-guards shall be required.
4.4.3.4 Site Re-Use - Soil Quality Assessment
d) All persons acquiring land for any purpose are expected to satisfy themselves with respect to any potential hazardous waste.
e) The Municipality may require residential and commercial development proposals involving the redevelopment of industrial, transportation or utility sites to include investigations into the potential contamination of the site as a result of the previous use. When required, the studies and investigations shall be completed pursuant to established standards and policies of the Ministry of the
Environment.
f) Contaminated sites must be thoroughly investigated and a clean-up plan prepared in accordance with Ministry of the Environment guidelines, prior to the Municipality’s consideration of the re-development proposal.
Eagleson invited the public to comment:
D. Stark, a neighbour on Balaklava St. opposes the zoning of this property for a medical clinic as it will negatively impact her and Dick's use of their property; expressed concerns about the building and zoning process to date; regrets the loss of the native trees that have been removed; fears there will be a water problem; believes the site is contaminated.
K. Kimpel added her opinion that the site is wet; is concerned about no environmental assessment; fears future problems could arise; meeting should have been in Paisley; does not oppose a clinic.
P. Crysler, of Brockton, questioned a Record of Site Condition—who is responsible—Davis responded there is no requirement for an RSC.
Riley confirmed with Hammell that the application has been circulated, only agency comment was from the Conservation Authority for a storm water management plan on the balance of the property—Davis reported that engineer’s Henderson, Paddon & Associates Ltd. did engineer the site drainage at no cost which does not appear in our payables.
Riley asked about the driveway being on Victoria rather than Balaklava—Cumming said the Committee looked at that and Davis added it could be re-considered.
Davis noted he just became aware today that people are coming and going from the site—directed the CBO to sign it no trespassing.
Eagleson wrapped up by saying that Hammell’s report was the most non-report he has ever seen yet she has come up with a recommendation how to change the zoning. Hammell felt since we are doing a zoning consolidation in the future, PD zoning would do in the mean time. Hollo said the PD zoning is just a lable which permits the clinic.
W. Tooke said the proper process has not been followed, believes that invalidates any decision made—who was at fault; expressed concerns about negative atmosphere in Paisley last year.
Eagleson said this Planning Advisory Committee will make some recommendations to Council later—will now move on to the next item.
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Council convened as the Committee of Adjustment: Chaired by Eagleson to hear the Jackson minor variance application – see minutes of the Committee of Adjustment for details
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Eagleson returned to the zoning application: after receiving advice from the County Planners, the Planning Committee passed the following recommendation to Council by motion:
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: J. Riley
that, with respect to the Municipality's Paisley zoning amendment application Z-23-2008.41, we resolve as follows:
that, whereas the Municipality is the sole owner of the property located at Roll No. 4103-410-002-150, being lands described as 231 Balaklava St; Pt Lt 9 & 10 E of Victoria St. S and Pt Lt 9 & 10 W of Queen St S (Paisley), with no intention to dispose of the said lands;
and whereas the proposed use of the said lands is for a medical clinic, defined as a commercial use by the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.19, as amended, and by Ontario Regulation 153/4, Records of Site Condition—Part XV.1 of the Act; and by Ontario Regulation 350/06, being the Building Code, of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended;
and whereas Ian Mitchell, District Engineer, Barrie & Owen Sound Districts, of the Ministry of the Environment, has stated in an email dated May 1, 2008, that, "It is our understanding that the Paisley Medical Clinic does not offer over night accommodation or special care (nursing, residential or sheltered care). These circumstances indicate the Paisley Clinic would not be considered a more sensitive residential land use and therefore the filing of an RSC [Record of Site Condition] would not be mandatory.";
and whereas it has always been the practice of the Municipality to conduct environmental site assessments and obtain Records of Site Condition on municipal lands being converted to residential uses in keeping with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act, notably the former factory property in Chesley and that part of the former Paisley rail lands developed with four-plexes, which was not in fact contaminated;
and whereas during site preparation in September 2007 on the said lands, the Municipality did remove all the native soil to below the level of the proposed medical clinic, to solid hard impermeable clay, which does not permit the infiltration of liquids, with no evidence of any contamination and which was viewed, at the request of a site neighbour, by local Ministry of the Environment Staff who confirmed there was no need to do an environmental assessment;
and whereas the Bruce County Planning report for this application failed to provide a recommendation for or against the application on the basis that work has already commenced when in fact, if the zoning change were not permitted, the work would be required to cease and the project cancelled;
and whereas the Bruce County Planning report in the list of "Pros" for the application, confirms "the medical clinic does not conflict with existing surrounding uses”;
and whereas the Bruce County Planning report in the list of "Cons" for the application, states "The development does not support the downtown business district core—the local Official Plan encourages uses such as the medical clinic to be located in the downtown area." which would result in 'no medical clinic' as there is no suitable site within the downtown Paisley core;
and whereas the Bruce County Planning report in the list of "Cons" for the application, states "The development conflicts with the planned uses for the site and surrounding lands." contrary to the previous statement in the report that "the medical clinic does not conflict with existing surrounding uses”; and contrary to existing Planned Development zoning which confirms there are, in fact, no "planned" uses for the site;
and whereas the Bruce County Planning report in the list of "Cons" for the application, states "Information regarding the Record of Site Condition is not available." when, in fact, no Record of Site Condition is required as noted above and notice of this fact was given to the Bruce County Planning Department by emails from the Clerk on April 29th and 30th, 2008, as well as from the MOE District Engineer on May 1st, 2008;
and whereas the Bruce County Planning Department caused notice of this application to be posted in a public place, accessible to all Paisley residents and also published said notice in the local newspaper to ensure broad public awareness of this application;
and whereas this project, in this location, has received broad public support as evidenced by the raising of $300,000 by a relatively small community of 1,100 residents;
and whereas Section 8.(1) Part II, of the Municipal Act, provides that “The powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality’s ability to respond to municipal issues.;
and whereas Section 11.(2) of the Municipal Act, provides that “A lower-tier municipality may pass by-laws, respecting the following matters: 6. Health, safety and well-being of persons.”;
and whereas the Council of this Municipality, as well as the majority of the residents of the Paisley Ward, believe the Paisley Ward would benefit from the construction of a medical clinic in this location, at this time, by contributing to the health, safety and wellbeing of said residents who have no other local health care facility;
and whereas this Council, with the best interests of the people of the Paisley Ward in mind, has committed to constructing a medical clinic on the only suitable site in its possession, to provide for the care and wellbeing of our Paisley and surrounding residents;
now therefore, we hereby instruct the Clerk to prepare a zoning by-law amendment to permit the construction of the Paisley Medical Clinic on those lands described as 231 Balaklava St; Pt Lt 9 & 10 E of Victoria St. S and Pt Lt 9 & 10 W of Queen St S (Paisley) Carried
Following passage of the above resolution, the Council did break the morning session while the Clerk prepared the necessary by-law for passage.
2:10 PM ROSS MCLEAN, MUNICIPAL SOLICITOR, advice to Council
ACCOUNTS – were reviewed with Staff prior to passage
CORRESPONDENCE – copy to all unless otherwise noted
1 REQUIRING ACTION
1.1 Minister Responsible for Seniors – requesting proclamation of June as Senior's Month
1.2 John R. Black – request for review of Branch A of the McCannell Drain
1.3 Shirley Vance, IPM Camping Committee – requesting 2,000 pieces for welcome packs
1.4 Allenford Community Playground – sign quote
1.5 Niagara Region - requesting support of its May 1, 2008 resolution supporting the AMO/AMRC's discussion paper for an alternative approach to Ontario's blue box funding model
Eagleson reported we would require more information before supporting this.
2 INFORMATION ONLY
2.1 Bruce County Planning – copies of correspondence
a) Jan & Kathryn Middlekoop – Council would like to find means to grant this request
b) Don Scott re MacDonald OP/zoning
c) Brent Richardson
(i) request for comments re minor variance application—FYI only [Council hears appl]
2.2 Cuesta Planning Consultants – re Gary MacDonald OP/zoning appeal withdrawn
a) response to County Planner's letter of May 9, 2008
2.3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario
a) Province's Solar Task Force seeks input
2.4 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority – response to Mike Salisbury re natural burial site
3 EVENTS
3.1 Allenford Community Playground – Trillium presentation & ribbon cutting June 14 at 11 am
3.2 Arran-Tara Elementary School – graduation awards ceremony 7 pm Tuesday June 24th – need name of presenter by June 1st
REPORTS OF MEMBERS – copies of any written reports to all
CUMMING
Attended doctor recruitment last week, no commitment yet from interested doctor.
Re IAC cheque: has it been issued yet
Paisley Legion broken into again, damage to interior doors and small vault door, drilling caused damage; money was taken but no alcohol; motion detector/alarm system has now been installed.
Health clinic golf tournament on the weekend was very successful—cleared between $4 and $5 thousand, still receiving donations for the clinic.
DAVIS
a) Paisley Fire Board minutes of February 21, 2008
b) Bruce Service Sales & Rentals – escalating fuel costs – suggests he and Works Manager meet to discuss the request; will determine the increases and make a recommendation to Council
Complaint re Weitendorf building downtown re bricks loose—referred to Property Standards Officer
Paisley Fire Board waiting on Saugeen Shores Fire Chief’s recovery before finalizing exit terms
Oswald reported a request for warning traffic sign for sightless child on 7th St SW, Works Manager is investigating availability.
EAGLESON
The lot being surveyed in Tara: has received confirmation from neighbour to exchange equal areas, will be a delay in survey due to the neighbour’s title
Met at the Allenford tax sale lot acquired, with Works Manager, Engineer and Contractor, should have the property vacated prior to excavation; still working towards cleanup as soon as the property is vacant.
The Municipal parking lot in Tara needs resurfacing, will have the Works Manager prepare an estimate
The Bank of Montreal has renovated its front entrance for an ATM, good job.
RILEY
Nothing to report at this time.
HERRON
Also attended the site meeting in Allenford re tank removal, agreed the Municipal Solicitor should draft the notice to vacate the property prior to tank removal.
CHARLTON
Nothing to report at this time.
OSWALD
a) County report to emergency services committee
Made his report of events and meetings attended.
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS – copies of written reports to all
1 Question re David Spencer receiving landfill invoice from November 2007 in May 2008 – copies of the original invoice received by Spencer at the landfill on December 20, 2007 and second invoice/statement mailed in April as the December invoice had not been paid.
2 Chesley Chamber of Commerce – Dawson House tax report
3 Recreation & Facilities Director – quote from T&W Enterprises to change the power supply at the Paisley arena/community centre to 600 volt 3-phase, with complete new service, including underground wiring, in the amount of $38,500
4 Accounting Clerk – estimate for 2000 to 3000 postcards
5 Treasurer – quote from Freiburger Communications to upgrade the office voice-mail system [current system is no longer allowing the Water/Sewer Workers to pick up emergency calls; was obsolete when purchased in 1999 but cheap!!]
BY-LAWS
1 Sell Tower Park lots to Barry's Construction
2 Purchase walkway from Paisley Brick & Tile
CLOSED SESSION
1 Legal opinion from Municipal Solicitor
2 Treasurer re identifiable individuals
3 Management wage review
MOTIONS
Moved by: M. Davis Seconded by: M. Cumming
that, with respect to the tender for installation of water main and services on Queen St. Paisley, we accept the tender from Ed Karcher Const. Ltd. in the amount of $50,204.14 including taxes.
Carried
Moved by: R. Herron Seconded by: S. Charlton
that accounts payable voucher #10-08 in the amount of $284,291.35 be paid.
Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: J. Riley
that a by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 82-16, as amended, (Paisley) Re: 231 Balaklava St., Pt Lt 9 and 10 E of Victoria St.S. and Pt Lt 9 and 10 W of Queen St. S. (Paisley), Roll No. 410-002-150, be read a first and second time. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: J. Riley
that the by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 82-16, as amended, (Paisley) Re: 231 Balaklava St., Pt Lt 9 and 10 E of Victoria St.S. and Pt Lt 9 and 10 W of Queen St. S. (Paisley), Roll No. 410-002-150, be read a third time, finally passed and numbered 17 - 08.
Recorded Vote:
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Charlton |
Yes |
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Cumming |
Yes |
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Davis |
Yes |
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Eagleson |
Yes |
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Herron |
Yes |
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Riley |
Yes |
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Oswald |
Yes |
Carried
Moved by: S. Charlton Seconded by: J. Riley
that we hereby declare June as Senior's Month. Carried
Moved by: M. Davis Seconded by: J. Riley
that we authorize the Drainage Superintendent to proceed with a review of the McCannell Municipal Drain, Branch A, under Section 78 of the Drainage Act, as requested by a landowner.
Carried
Moved by: P. Eagleson Seconded by: R. Herron
that we approve payment of the quote from Signsmith for $325 for signs for the Allenford Community Playground. Carried
Moved by: J. Riley Seconded by:
do not support the Niagara Region May 1, 2008 resolution supporting the AMO/AMRC's discussion paper for an alternative approach to Ontario's blue box funding model.
Carried
Moved by: S. Charlton Seconded by: R. Herron
that we go into closed session with the Municipal Solicitor, the CBO and the Clerk/CAO to receive confidential solicitor-client advice. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: M. Davis
that we return to regular session. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: M. Davis
that we go into closed session with the Treasurer and the Clerk/CAO to discuss identifiable individuals.
Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: M. Davis
that we return to regular session. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by:
that we accept the quote from T&W Enterprises to change the power supply at the Paisley arena/community centre to 600 volt 3-phase, with complete new service, including underground wiring, in the amount of $38,500. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: M. Davis
that we accept the quote from Freiburger Communications to update the municipal office voice mail system at $1,200 plus tax. Carried
Moved by: M. Cumming Seconded by: J. Riley
that, a by-law to sell real property lots 19, 30, 31, Plan 3M-106, Tower Park, to Barry's Construction Ltd., be read a first and second time. Carried
Moved by: R. Herron Seconded by: P. Eagleson
that, the by-law to sell real property lots 19, 30, 31, Plan 3M-106, Tower Park, to Barry's Construction Ltd., be read a third time, finally passed and numbered 18 - 08. Carried
Moved by: J. Riley Seconded by: M. Cumming
that a by-law to purchase PART 1 of PLAN 3R-8670, from Paisley Brick & Tile Co., Doug Seiler, for a walkway, be read a first and second time. Carried
Moved by:
that the by-law to purchase PART 1 of PLAN 3R-8670, from Paisley Brick & Tile Co., Doug Seiler, for a walkway, be read a third time, finally passed and numbered 19 -08.
Carried
Moved by: P. Eagleson Seconded by: M. Cumming
that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the Direction to Patrick L. Kelly to electronically sign the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit on the conveyance from J. Douglas Seiler to the Municipality, on the Municipality's behalf. Carried
Moved by: P. Eagleson Seconded by: M. Davis
that we declare that portion of former CN rail lands, described as Part 4 of Plan 3R-7378, in the Tara Ward, to be surplus to the needs of the Municipality. Carried
Moved by: J. Riley Seconded by: P. Eagleson
that we do now adjourn to the call of the Mayor. Carried
Adjourned at 4:40 pm