Corporation of the Municipality of South Huron

Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, February 05, 2018 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers - Olde Town Hall

Members Present:

• Maureen Cole - Mayor, Council
• Dave Frayne - Deputy Mayor, Council
• Tom Tomes - Councillor - Ward 1, Council
• Marissa Vaughan - Councillor - Ward 1, Council
• Wayne DeLuca - Councillor - Ward 2, Council
• Craig Hebert - Councillor - Ward 2, Council
• Ted Oke - Councillor - Ward 3, Council

Staff Present:

• Dan Best, CAO, Administration
• Genevieve Scharback, Corporate Services Manager/Clerk, Corporate Services/Clerk
• Sandy Becker, Financial Services Manager/Treasurer, Financial Services
• Don Giberson, Environmental Services Director, Environmental Services
• Sarah Smith, Huron County Planner, Huron County Planning
• Rebekah Msuya-Collison, Deputy Clerk, Corporate Services, Deputy Clerk

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1.

Meeting Called To Order

Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.

Public Meeting

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 28-2018
  Moved: T. Oke
  Seconded: W. DeLuca

  That South Huron Council adjourn at 6:06 p.m. for the purpose of a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act for proposed zoning amendments

  Disposition: : Carried

3.

Amendments to the Agenda, as Distributed and Approved by Council

The agenda was amended by adding Item 12.19 - Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment (OACA) Conference Information.

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 33-2018
  Moved: T. Oke
  Seconded: T. Tomes

  That South Huron Council approves the Agenda as amended.

  Disposition: : Carried

4.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None.

5.

Delegations

5.1

Lisa Thompson, Huron-Bruce MPP

Lisa Thompson, Huron-Bruce MPP provided an overview of 2017 activities, noting her thanks to those serving and celebrating their communities.  She reviewed the Recognition of Remarkable Women events in South Huron and Kincardine that shared the message that every voice is equal and everyone needs to be free from fear and harassment.  Ms. Thompson has been appointed the Caucus Chair for the PC party.

Mayor Cole thanked her for attending and presented her with a gift of appreciation.

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 34-2018
  Moved: W. DeLuca
  Seconded: T. Oke

  That South Huron Council receives the delegation as presented from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.

  Disposition: : Carried

5.2

John Pond, Huron Park Lions

Mr. Pond was unable to attend.

6.

Minutes

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 15, 2018

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 35-2018
  Moved: C. Hebert
  Seconded: T. Tomes

  That South Huron Council adopts the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 15, 2018, as printed and circulated.

  Disposition: : Carried

6.2

Minutes of the Public Meeting of January 15, 2018

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 36-2018
  Moved: M. Vaughan
  Seconded: T. Oke

  That South Huron Council adopts the minutes of the Public Meeting of January 15, 2018, as printed and circulated.

  Disposition: : Carried

7.

Councillor Board and Committee Reports

7.1

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - Minutes of November 28, 2017

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 37-2018
  Moved: C. Hebert
  Seconded: D. Frayne

  That the minutes of the following committees and / or boards be received as presented to Council:

  • Minutes of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority of November 28, 2017.
  Disposition: : Carried

8.

Staff Reports

8.1

Planning

8.1.1

S. Smith, Huron County Planner re Severance Application B93-2017 - Boersma (Vanderlaan)

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 38-2018
  Moved: D. Frayne
  Seconded: M. Vaughan

  That South Huron Council recommends to Huron County Council that Consent for file B93-2017 be granted with conditions as set out in the Planner's report dated January 26, 2018.

  Disposition: : Carried

8.2

Financial Services

8.2.1

S. Becker, Financial Services Manager/Treasurer - 2017 Annual Report on Lease Financing Agreements

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 39-2018
  Moved: T. Oke
  Seconded: C. Hebert

  That South Huron Council receives the report Sandy Becker, Financial Services Manager/Treasurer, re: 2017 Annual Report on Lease Financing Agreements.

   

  Disposition: : Carried

8.2.2

S. Becker, Financial Services Manager/Treasurer - 2017 Annual Report Planning Act Fees (Section 37 and 42)

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 40-2018
  Moved: W. DeLuca
  Seconded: C. Hebert

  That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Becker, Financial Services Manager/Treasurer re: 2017 Planning Act Fees (Defined under sections 37 and 42), for information.

  Disposition: : Carried

8.2.3

S. Becker, Financial Services Manager/Treasurer - 2017 Annual Development Charges Report

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 41-2018
  Moved: C. Hebert
  Seconded: T. Tomes

  That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Becker, Financial Services Manager/Treasurer re: 2017 Annual Development Charges report for information.

   

  Disposition: : Carried

8.3

Environmental Services

8.3.1

GM BluePlan - Exeter Sewage Lagoon Presentation

Brad Bunke, P Eng and Matthew Harfiel P.Eng of GM BluePlan Engineering reviewed a detailed presentation on the Exeter Sewage Lagoon project.  The full presentation and report are available on the municipal website and in the municipal office.

They addressed a number of questions regarding the sand filters at the lagoon.  Mayor Cole thanked them for their presentation.

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 42-2018
  Moved: D. Frayne
  Seconded: C. Hebert

  That South Huron Council receives the presentation from GM BluePlan re: Exeter Sewage Lagoon Sand Filters Project.

  Disposition: : Carried

8.4

Transportation Services

8.5

Community Services

8.6

Development Services

8.7

Emergency Services

8.8

Corporate Services

8.8.1

G. Scharback, Corporate Services Manager/Clerk - Electronic Participation in Meetings

• Motion: 43-2018
  Moved: W. DeLuca
  Seconded: T. Oke

  That South Huron Council receive the report from G. Scharback, Corporate Services Manager/Clerk re: Electronic Participation in Meetings

  Disposition: : Carried

8.8.2

G. Scharback, Corporate Services Manager/Clerk - Cat Control

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 44-2018
  Moved: W. DeLuca
  Seconded: T. Tomes

  That South Huron Council receives the report from G. Scharback, Corporate Services Manager/Clerk re: Cat Control.

  Disposition: : Carried

8.8.3

G. Scharback, Corporate Services Manager/Clerk - Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2018 Conference

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 45-2018
  Moved: T. Oke
  Seconded: C. Hebert

  That South Huron Council hereby approves the booking of accommodations and registration for the FCM Conference – May 31 to June 3, 2018 in Halifax, of the following members:

  Councillor Vaughan

  Councillor DeLuca; and

  That the Clerk is hereby directed to submit South Huron registrations for the FCM 2018 Conference.

  Disposition: : Carried

8.9

Administration

9.

Deferred Business

10.

Notices of Motion

11.

Mayor & Councillor Comments and Announcements

Deputy Mayor Frayne attended the ROMA conference.  He reviewed the keynote speaker and a number of sessions provided.

Mayor Cole also attended ROMA and reviewed presentations including those regarding various types of programs and options for community hubs.

CAO Best will provide a follow up report for the next meeting regarding discussions with the Energy Minister.

Mayor Cole attended the Huron County job fair in London and noted that it was a very successful event. She also attended the Poverty to Prosperity meeting and will bring greetings at the Food Band Distribution Centre open house.

Mayor Cole and CAO Best will travel to Ottawa for the FCM Sustainable Communities conference and will have four delegations at that conference. CAO Best will provide the delegation presentations to all of Council.

Councillor DeLuca requested that the CAO invite Ben Lobb, MP to attend a future Council meeting to explain the process of municipal, provincial and federal partnerships.

Councillor Tomes noted that the South Huron agreement with Bluewater Recycling has not been renewed.  He has sent it to the CAO. CAO Best advised that it will come to the February 20th meeting.

Councillor Tomes also requested an update on the Dashwood washroom project for the next meeting. CAO Best advised that he will meet with Bluewater administration regarding this matter.

12.

Communications

12.1

AMO AGM and Annual Conference

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 46-2018
  Moved: W. DeLuca
  Seconded: M. Vaughan

  Whereas Resolution 19-2018 authorized the Clerk to complete hotel bookings for Mayor Cole, Councillor Oke and Councillor Hebert;

  That South Huron Council authorize conference registration for AMO AGM and Annual Conference for Mayor Cole, Councillor Oke, Councillor Hebert and Councillor Tomes; and

  That South Huron Council authorize the Clerk to book accommodation for Councillor Tomes. 

  Disposition: : Carried

12.2

AMO - $26 Million Main Street Revitalization Fund Announcement

12.3

AMO - Draft MCSCS Regulations - Briefing Note

CAO Best advised that the Fire Chief will review this item and report back to Council.

12.4

OMAFRA - Rural Ontario Summit 2018 - Invitation

12.5

Bluewater Recycling Association - Meeting of January 18, 2018

12.6

Ontario Farmland Trust - Forum

12.7

Bruce Power - CNSC Intervention Process

Deputy Mayor Frayne gave notice of a motion for the next meeting to support this item and the Bruce Power request to support a ten year licence renewal.

12.8

Huron Plowmen's Association - Annual Huron County Plowing Match

CAO Best advised he will provide information regarding previous year's donations for the February 20th Council meeting.

12.9

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron - Thank you

12.10

South Huron Hospital Association - New Site Director/CNE Announcement

The Clerk was directed to send a welcome letter on behalf of Council.

12.11

Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival - Invitation

12.12

Township of Perth South - UTRCA Budget Resolution

12.13

Municipality of Lambton Shores - Zoning Amendment Notice - Rice Development

12.14

Municipality of West Perth - Zoning Amendment 6150 Perth Line 20

12.15

Town of Amherstburg - Support Proposed Changes to Cannabis Act

12.16

Town of Amherstburg - Support of Proposed Tax Changes for Farmers

12.17

Town of Lakeshore - Marijuana Tax Revenue

12.18

Town of Lakeshore - Allocating Funding to Storm Water Management and Drainage

12.19

OACA Conference Information

Council recommended this training conference for the next Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer.

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 47-2018
  Moved: D. Frayne
  Seconded: T. Tomes

  That South Huron Council receive communication items not otherwise dealt with.

  Disposition: : Carried

13.

Closed Session

14.

Report From Closed Session

15.

By-Laws

15.1

By-Law No. 5-2018 - Amend Schedule C to Fees and Charges By-Law

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 48-2018
  Moved: W. DeLuca
  Seconded: C. Hebert

  That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #5-2018, being a by-law to amend Schedule C to By-Law 34-2015 (Environmental Services Fees).

  Disposition: : Carried

15.2

By-Law No.  6-2018 - Appointment By-Law

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 49-2018
  Moved: T. Oke
  Seconded: C. Hebert

  That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #6-2018, being a by-law to appoint members to the various Boards, Committees and Authorities in the Municipality of South Huron.

  Disposition: : Carried

15.3

By-Law No.  7-2018 Prout Rezoning By-Law

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 50-2018
  Moved: T. Oke
  Seconded: W. DeLuca

  That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #7-2018, being a by-law to amend By-Law #13-1984, being the Zoning By-Law for the former Township of Usborne for lands known as North Part Lot 15, Concession 5, Usborne Ward, Municipality of South Huron.

  Disposition: : Carried

15.4

By-Law No. 8-2018 - Hodgins Rezoning By-Law

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 51-2018
  Moved: M. Vaughan
  Seconded: T. Tomes

  That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #8-2018, being a by-law to amend By-Law #12-1984, being the Zoning By-Law for the former Township of Stephen for lands known as Lot 4, Concession 18, Stephen Ward, Municipality of South Huron.

  Disposition: : Carried

15.5

By-Law No. 9-2018 - McCann Rezoning By-Law

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 52-2018
  Moved: C. Hebert
  Seconded: D. Frayne

  That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #9-2018, being a by-law to amend By-Law #12-1984, being the Zoning By-Law for the former Township of Stephen for lands known as Conc 21 S 1/2 Lot 10, Stephen Ward, Municipality of South Huron.

  Disposition: : Carried

16.

Confirming By-Law

16.1

By-Law No. 10-2017 – Confirming By-Law

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 53-2018
  Moved: T. Tomes
  Seconded: T. Oke

  That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #10-2018, being a by-law to confirm matters addressed at the February 5, 2018 Council meeting.

  Disposition: : Carried

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation:
  Motion: 54-2018
  Moved: D. Frayne
  Seconded: C. Hebert

  That South Huron Council hereby adjourns at 8:07 p.m., to meet again on February 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. or at the Call of the Chair.

  Disposition: : Carried