MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE

 

           

Council Meeting - C#24-09

 

Monday, October 6, 2009

9:00 a.m.

 

Council Chambers

Municipal Administration Offices

1925 Bruce County Road 10

Chesley, Ontario

 

 

His Worship

Mayor Ron Oswald

 

 

MINUTES

 

A special meeting Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was held on October 6, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

 

The following Members of Council were present:

 

Mayor Ron Oswald (Chair)

Deputy Mayor Mary Cumming

Councillor Stacy Charlton

Councillor Mark Davis

Councillor Paul Eagleson

Councillor Ross Herron

Councillor Jack Riley

 

The following members of Staff were present:

 

A.P. Crawford, CAO/Clerk

V. Weppler, Works Manager

S. McLeod, Water and Sewer Foreman

J. Marklevitz, Treasurer

 

 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

            Moved by:        Councillor Riley

            Seconded by:   Deputy Mayor Cumming

 

            That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.

 

                                                                                    Carried

 

 

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest by Members of Council under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act at this time.

 

 

SCHEDULED BUSINESS:

 

Councillor Davis assumed the Chair at this time (9:04 a.m.) for consideration of the Works Department matters.

 

3.1       Proposed Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer and Road Reconstruction Projects – Downtown Chesley

 

            Rakesh Sharma and George Prentice, of the firm Genivar LLP, the Municipality’s engineers for these projects, reviewed the scope of the proposed water, sanitary and storm sewer and road reconstruction projects for the downtown Chesley urban area.  They also reviewed the proposed sources of funding for each component of the overall project and identified which parts of the project would be eligible for the 1/3 MRIF funding received from the Federal Government.

 

            It was agreed that the sewer relining portion of this project should be sent to tender as soon as possible with a completion date of April 30, 2010, given that this work could be more effectively completed during the colder weather.  It was also pointed out that the work on the pumping station would result in a separate tender call, also to be put out within a week of this meeting.

 

            Discussion then took place with respect to the work to be undertaken on 1st Avenue South, including the sources of funding for each section.  It was noted that the Chesley Water and Chesley Sewer Reserves were sufficiently funded to cover the anticipated costs for the entire project if needed.  Council requested that the tender for the downtown reconstruction be split into two parts consisting of Bridge to 3rd Street South and 3rd Street South to 7th Street South, with a third option to bid a combined price for both parts.

 

            Council also confirmed its agreement with the proposed streetscape discussed at a previous Council meeting. 

 

 

3.2              Ross Street Watermain Project – Willow Creek Watermain Crossing – Paisley

 

S. McLeod, Water and Sewer Foreman, provided information with respect to the request to add the boring of an 8” watermain under Willow Creek to the Ross Street Watermain Project in Paisley.  Rakesh Sharma of the firm Genivar LLP, municipal engineer for this project, advised that he was working on obtaining prices for this work but that the work should be done at this time.

 

Moved by:        Councillor Herron

Seconded by:   Councillor Riley

 

That Council approve the addition of boring an 8” watermain under Willow Creek to the scope of the Ross Street Watermain Project in Paisley.

 

                                                                        Carried

 

 

3.3              1987 Brigadier Plow Truck – Offer to Purchase

 

Moved by:        Councillor Herron

Seconded by:   Councillor Davis

 

That Council accept the offer from Duane Stade, Multiple Enterprise Inc. to purchase the surplus 1987 Brigadier Plow truck and attachments for $5,000.00 plus GST, as is and where is.

 

                                                                        Carried

 

 

Mayor Oswald assumed the Chair at this time (10:50 a.m.).

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

Tara Library – Air Quality Issues

 

            Discussion took place with respect to the ongoing concerns regarding air quality in the basement at the Tara Library building.  Council agreed to purchase an air exchanger for the building and to investigate any needed work on the exterior at the north side of the building to enhance water drainage.  Staff from the Works Department and the Recreation Department was directed to work with the Ward Councillor on this matter.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

            Moved by:        Councillor Herron

            Seconded by:   Councillor Eagleson

 

            That the meeting be adjourned to the call of the Mayor.

 

                                                                                    Carried

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

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Mayor

 

 

 

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Clerk