Corporation of the Municipality of South Huron

Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:
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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
  • 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, Clerk, Corporate Services, Clerk
  • Laurie Clapp
  • Scott Currie, Communications and Strategic Initiatives Officer

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

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:294-2018
    Moved:D. Frayne
    Seconded:T. Oke

    That South Huron Council adjourn at 6:02 p.m. for the purpose of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act for a proposed zoning amendment and Official Plan amendment.

    Disposition: : Carried

The agenda was amended as follows:

Addition of 8.4.4, 8.4.5, 8.4.6, 8.4.7, 8.4.8 - Staff Reports
Addition of 10.1 - Notice of Motion 
Addition of 15.2, 15.3 - By-Laws

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:295-2018
    Moved:M. Vaughan
    Seconded:T. Tomes

    That South Huron Council approves the Agenda as amended.

    Disposition: : Carried

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the technical aspects of the the Neil Municipal Drain 2018 and the Carroll Municipal Drain 2018.  Council will entertain questions regarding the work proposed in the Report and/or the total cost of the work.  Petitioners are given an opportunity to withdraw their name from the petition and other owners that benefit from the drain are given an opportunity to add their name to the petition.

Chris Dietrich, Engineer, presented a summary of the reports to Council.  

No withdrawal or addition was given to the Clerk by petitioners or benefiting owners. 

Engineer Dietrich advised that typical livestock provision is  48 hours notice for pre-construction meeting but the landowner can be given more time if requested.

No withdrawal or addition was given to the Clerk by petitioners or benefiting owners. 

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:296-2018
    Moved:W. DeLuca
    Seconded:T. Tomes

    That South Huron Council receives the delegation as prepared and presented by by Mr. Chris Dietrich, Engineer; and

    That South Huron Council authorizes staff to initiate the tender process, if required, to be considered by Council following the Court of Revision for the new drainage systems known as:

    • Neil Municipal Drain 2018
    • Carroll Municipal Drain 2018.
    Disposition: : Carried

Ian Wilcox, General Manager presented the delegation with Tony Jackson, Board Representative was present in the gallery.  Mr. Wilcox presented the Environmental Targets Strategic plan to provide measurable changes in watershed health in the future and spoke about other budget pressures, opportunities and targets.  

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:297-2018
    Moved:D. Frayne
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That South Huron Council receives the delegation as presented from Upper Thames River Conservation Authority by Ian Wilcox, General Manager and Tony Jackson, Board Representative.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:298-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That South Huron Council adopts the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 4, 2018, as printed and circulated.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:299-2018
    Moved:W. DeLuca
    Seconded:T. Oke

    That South Huron Council adopts the minutes of the Public Meeting of June 4, 2018, as printed and circulated.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:300-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:W. DeLuca

    That South Huron Council adopts the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting of June 4, 2018, as printed and circulated.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:301-2018
    Moved:D. Frayne
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That South Huron Council adopts the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 11, 2018, as printed and circulated.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:302-2018
    Moved:D. Frayne
    Seconded:T. Oke

    That South Huron Council accept the recommendation of the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre Board to approve Ken Toews as a member of the Board.

    Disposition: : Carried

CAO Best responded to questions regarding the process and timeline for the hiring of the project manager and architect.  The committee will make a recommendation and Council will make the final determination.

Councillor Hebert clarified to Council that the correspondence is not brought forward from the Communities in Bloom committee. Council discussed the correspondence and directed staff to send an acknowledgment letter.  

Council discussed the process for advising the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre Board for changes to requirements for Alcohol Risk Management Policy, if adopted.  

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:303-2018
    Moved:T. Oke
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

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

    • Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre Board minutes of November 30, 2017;
    • Communities in Bloom minutes of May 2, 2018; and
    • Community Hub/Recreation Project Steering Advisory Committee minutes of May 29, 2018; and

    That Correspondence item 7.3.1 be received. 

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:304-2018
    Moved:D. Frayne
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That South Huron Council recommends to Huron County Council that Consent for file C34/2018 be granted with conditions as set out in the Planner's report dated June 8, 2018.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:305-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:T. Oke

    That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Becker, Director of Finance re: FCM – Municipal Asset Management Program Grant dated June 18, 2018; and

    That Council authorize Staff to prepare and apply for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program grant for Asset Management Program; and

    That the Municipality commits to conduct the following activities: Identify and fill any data gaps within the core assets and undertake condition assessments for the linear infrastructure; and

    That the Municipality commits $200,000 as included in the 2018 budget toward the costs of this initiative.

    Disposition: : Carried

Council discussed deferral of the project and the development of an asset management plan for projects moving forward.  Council discussed  the tender and Director Giberson confirmed that the shoulder will be part of the project but is not included in the tender as it was just for asphalt only.   Council discussed the tendering process, including timing of release and competition for projects.

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:306-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:W. DeLuca

    That South Huron Council receive the report from D. Giberson, Operations and Infrastructure Director re: Tender Results for the joint Whalen Line Reconstruction Project (Highway #4 to McTaggart Line); and

    That South Huron Council authorize 50% funding of the joint Whalen Line Reconstruction Project (Highway #4 to McTaggart Line) with Township of Lucan Biddulph in the amount of $329,091.56 including non-recoverable HST; and

    That South Huron Council authorize the deferral of the Gregus Court Overlay and the Marlborough Street surface treatment projects and use savings realized from the Huron Street East Reconstruction Project to fund a the budget shortfall for the joint Whalen Line Reconstruction Project.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:307-2018
    Moved:W. DeLuca
    Seconded:D. Frayne

    That South Huron Council receive the report from D. Giberson, Director of Operations and Infrastructure re: Tender Results for the joint Line 17 Project (Hern Line to Rodgerville Road); and

    That South Huron Council authorize 50% funding of the joint Line 17 Project (Hern Line to Rodgerville Road) with the Municipality of West Perth in the amount of $85,812.12 plus HST.

     

    Disposition: : Carried

Council discussed the policy and confirmed that owners are considered the customers for rental properties.  Council determined that the Water Meter Testing Policy is an operational policy and not a governance policy.  Council directed staff to send a response to the correspondence received from Clayton and Jane Hefley at the June 4, 2018 Regular Council meeting and include a copy of this report.

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:308-2018
    Moved:W. DeLuca
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That South Huron Council receive the report from D. Giberson, Director of Operations and Infrastructure re: Water Meter Testing Policy.

     

    Disposition: : Carried

Council discussed the South Huron Communication Policy and Strategy document in detail.  CSI Officer Currie advised that there will be minor amendments to the policy header to tidy up the policy.

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:309-2018
    Moved:T. Oke
    Seconded:D. Frayne

    That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Currie, Communications and Strategic Initiatives Officer entitled “Municipality of South Huron Communication Policy,” and,

    That South Huron Council approve the Communication Policy as amended.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:310-2018
    Moved:W. DeLuca
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That South Huron Council receives the report by R. Msuya-Collison, Clerk  re: 2018 Delegation of Powers during “Lame Duck” Council for information; and

    That Council authorizes the Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law prior to Nomination Day (July 27, 2018), delegating authority from July 27, 2018 to December 3, 2018 as outlined:

    a)The appointment or removal from office of any officer of the municipality;

    b)The hiring or dismissal of any employee of the municipality;

    c)The disposition of any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value exceeding $50,000 at the time of disposal;

    d)Making any expenditure or incurring any other liability which exceeds $50,000; and 

    e) That the CAO will report to Council if the delegation of authority is exercised under the proposed by-law; and

    Further that the by-law shall come into force and effect only in the event that less than 75% percent of the current members of Council will be returning to sit on the new Council after Nomination Day of the 2018 Municipal Election as determined by the Clerk.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:311-2018
    Moved:D. Frayne
    Seconded:C. Hebert

    That South Huron Council receives the report from R. Msuya-Collison, Clerk, re: Appoint Members to Court of Revision for the the Carroll Municipal Drain 2018 and the Neil Municipal Drain 2018; and

    That South Huron Council hereby appoints the following members to the Court of Revision for above Municipal Drains to be held on July 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting:

    • Councillor Tomes
    • Councillor Hebert
    • Councillor DeLuca

    That Councillor Councillor Tomes be appointed Chair.

    Disposition: : Carried

CAO Best presented the revised draft Special Events policy and advised modification may be needed depending on adoption of a municipal alcohol risk management policy.  Mr. Best will make adjustments on policy header including annual review as this is a new policy.  He advised that the municipal insurer reviewed the indemnification clause and suggested obtaining a Certificate of Insurance rather than full policy.  Council discussed municipally significant events, formalizing the process and communication to community groups.

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:312-2018
    Moved:T. Oke
    Seconded:C. Hebert

    That the memo of D. Best, Chief Administrative Officer dated June 18, 2018 regarding the Special Events Policy be received; and

    That Council approve the Special Events Policy as amended; and

    That the necessary By-law be forwarded to Council for the required three readings; and

    That Schedule “B” of By-law 34-2015 be amended to include the following administration fees for Special Events:

    • Administration Fee (non refundable and cannot be waived) $50
    • Moderate Event (50-99) $50
    • Major Event (over 1,000) $500

     

    Disposition: : Carried

Council reviewed the recommended changes to the draft policy.  CAO Best advised that there will be additional amendments to policy header information, if approved including review date, effective date and By-law number.

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:313-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That the memo of D. Best, Chief Administrative Officer dated June 18, 2018 regarding the Alcohol Risk Management Policy be received; and

    That Council approve the Alcohol Risk Management Policy as amended; and

    That the necessary By-law be forwarded to Council for the required three readings.

     

    Disposition: : Carried

Council discussed the draft Parking By-Law in detail.  CAO Best noted that the final document will be modified including mapping and formalizing accessibility parking in policy.  CAO Best requested Council input on other areas of municipality.  Council discussed enforcement and special parking areas for assisted needs.  CAO Best will bring amended By-Law to council at July 16 meeting.

  - during winter maintenance or any other time - health reason - more formal process - inconsulation - tag attached to mirror to see modification in the final document - just allows for consistency - clean up.

looking for direction on schedules

elm street?  and requested Council's input. 

df would like map of communities - streets in exeter sanders,

dbest - see activity - council may want to consider further review at cow - special parking areas for assisted needs

toke - huron park canada ave beside arena, parking lots not big enough and o weekends - signange

have to identify nautre of canada ave - what can be done?

chebert - overnight parking? for snow removal - during summer months.

wayne deluca - who enforces - opp and by-law enforcemnet officer and transsportationstaff.

reduced infractions easier to enforce and maintain more  understandable for the public.

toke - communication and education for any changes.

have section in reports engagement and communication plan to be added to report.

Dan will send out blurb to Council - he will bring back to keep these moving forward so don't lose as part of the repord - ask for input.

will bak by-law  or july 16

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:314-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That the memo of D. Best, Chief Administrative Officer dated June 18, 2018 regarding the proposed Parking By-Law be received for information purposes.

    Disposition: : Carried

Councillor DeLuca commented that greening of the downtown could be added as a priority under the streetscaping element.  Council discussed historic core,  facades, improvements, public consultation, standards, parameters. CAO Best advised Council that the funds must be spent within two years. 

Dputy may frayne - julie sawchuck - low cost - highschool made - perhaps expression of interest for community groups to take part

 deluca - new banners just have been purchased- dbest that supplemental banners - leave 

toke - how long to spend funding - 2 years - lenght o fmain street - bia district. has chamber been approached? coordination through bia and

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:315-2018
    Moved:W. DeLuca
    Seconded:C. Hebert

    That the memo from D. Best, Chief Administrative Officer dated June 11, 2018 regarding the Main Street Revitalization Initiative be received; and

    That Council authorize the following projects to be approved as part of the Main Street Revitalization in Exeter as follows:

    • Accessibility improvements for access to local businesses
    • Streetscaping and landscape improvements including banners, lighting and greening initiatives.
    • Wayfinding signage

       

    Disposition: : Carried

Council deferred Engagement Policy to next meeting. 

Deputy Mayor Frayne has accepted the tickets and the Clerk was directed to coordinate with North Huron.

 

Council discussed the Health Unit request in detail.

 

 

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:317-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That South Huron Council accept the Huron County Health Unit request as follows:

    •  that South Huron accept a large disposal kiosk from the Huron County Health Unit to place on Municipal Property for the safe disposal of sharps; and
    • that South Huron secure an ongoing contract with a provider for the disposal of hazardous sharps.
    Disposition: :
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:318-2018
    Moved:W. DeLuca
    Seconded:T. Oke

    That South Huron Council defer Resolution 317-2018 to the July 16, 2018 Regular Council meeting; and

    That Administration provide a report on costs, possible locations for placement of disposal kiosk that includes input from other communities and OHS risk assessment on needle stick injuries.

    Disposition: : Carried

Deputy Mayor Frayne noted the time at 8:56 p.m.

 

 

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:318-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:W. DeLuca

    Moved by C. Hebert

    Be it resolved that correspondence be sent to Mr. Chris Froggatt, the Transition Chair to Premier Designate Doug Ford by the Mayor on behalf of Council congratulating the Premier Designate on his recent election and offering an open invitation to the Premier Designate to visit the Municipality of South Huron; and  

    That correspondence be sent to Mr. Chris Froggatt, the Transition Chair to Premier Designate Doug Ford by the Mayor on behalf of Council advocating to the Premier Designate that our MPP Lisa Thompson based on her strong commitment to rural Ontario be strongly considered for the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs portfolio; and 

    That a copy be forwarded to all municipalities in the Huron-Bruce riding asking to support our motion and forwarding the same to  Mr. Chris Froggatt, the Transition Chair to Premier Designate Doug Ford.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:319-2018
    Moved:T. Oke
    Seconded:W. DeLuca

    That South Huron Council suspend the rules of the Procedural By-Law with respect to item 13.2 and allow debate and voting on the Notice of Motion at this meeting.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:320-2018
    Moved:D. Frayne
    Seconded:C. Hebert

    That South Huron Council proceed beyond the hour of curfew.

    Disposition: : Carried

Deputy Mayor Frayne advised he will attend Municipal Night on Thursday at the Huron Country Playhouse.

Councillor Vaughan asked when the most recent draft of the comprehensive Zoning By-Law will be uploaded on the municipal website.  Councillor Vaughan advised she will be attending Thursday at the Huron County Playhouse.  She updated Council on the FCM conference sessions and commented that much of the conference focused on building sustainable municipalities for the future.

Councillor Hebert read paragraph 19 - Mayor and Councillor Comments and Announcements of the South Huron Procedural By-law.

Councillor Oke commented on the official opening of Jessica's house and congratulated the committee. 

Councillor DeLuca noted that a common thread of the FCM conference was infrastructure money.  He spoke about the greening up of Frederickton downtown, study tours, distinguishing between rural and remote infrastructure challenges and by-law enforcement.  

Mayor Cole advised that she is meeting July 5 with local health care providers to help facilitate Health Business Fair.  She advised of upcoming FCM board of director meetings September 11 to 14 in Nova Scotia and November 20 to 23 in Ottawa. 

Mayor Cole mentioned the Huron Park Fire Department barbeque and attendance at the Huron Natural Heritage in library, Jessica's House opening, Legion breakfast, Hospital board annual meeting and will be attending Civic Night.

  • Recommendation:
    Motion:322-2018
    Moved:T. Tomes
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That the South Huron Council gives third and final reading to By-Law #28-2018, being a by-law to provide for the Khiva Municipal Drain 2018 in the Municipality of South Huron.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:323-2018
    Moved:T. Oke
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law 52-2018, being a by-law to Regulate and Govern the Holding of Special Events in the Municipality of South Huron, and to Establish a License System for Special Events, as amended.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:324-2018
    Moved:M. Vaughan
    Seconded:W. DeLuca

    That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law 53-2018, being a by-law to establish a Municipal Alcohol Risk Management Policy for the Corporation of the Municipality of South Huron.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:325-2018
    Moved:T. Tomes
    Seconded:D. Frayne

    That South Huron Council gives first, second, third and final reading to By-Law #57-2018, being a By-Law to authorize an Agreement with Chasen Bridge and Amanda Bridge in the Municipality of South Huron

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:326-2018
    Moved:T. Oke
    Seconded:T. Tomes

    That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #58-2018, being a by-law to amend By-Law #13-84, being the Zoning By-Law for the former Township of Usborne for lands known as Part Lot 20, South East Boundary, Usborne Ward, Municipality of South Huron.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:327-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:D. Frayne

    That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #59-2018 being a by-law to appoint a Building Inspector, Jeff Bibby for the Corporation of the Municipality of South Huron.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:328-2018
    Moved:W. DeLuca
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That the South Huron Council gives first and second reading to By-Law #60-2018, being a by-law to provide for the Neil Municipal Drain 2018 in the Municipality of South Huron.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:329-2018
    Moved:M. Vaughan
    Seconded:T. Tomes

    That the South Huron Council gives first and second reading to By-Law #61-2018, being a by-law to provide for the Carroll Municipal Drain 2018 in the Municipality of South Huron.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:330-2018
    Moved:C. Hebert
    Seconded:D. Frayne

    That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #62-2018, being a by-law to Delegate Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for Certain Acts During a “Lame Duck” Period for the Corporation of the Municipality of South Huron.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:331-2018
    Moved:M. Vaughan
    Seconded:T. Oke

    That the South Huron Council gives first, second and third and final reading to By-Law #63-2018, being a by-law to confirm matters addressed at the June 18, 2018 Council meeting.

    Disposition: : Carried
  • Recommendation:
    Motion:332-2018
    Moved:D. Frayne
    Seconded:M. Vaughan

    That South Huron Council hereby adjourns at 9:27 p.m., to meet again on July 3, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. or at the Call of the Chair.

    Disposition: : Carried
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