MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of Council for The Corporation of the

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MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of Council for The Corporation of the Township of North
Frontenac, held Monday, February 13, 2012, at the Clar/Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting
Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario.
PRESENT: Mayor Bud Clayton; Deputy Mayor Fred Perry and Councillor Wayne Good
– Ward 1; Councillor Lonnie Watkins – Ward 2 and Councillor Betty Hunter and
Councillor John Inglis – Ward 3.
ALSO PRESENT: Cheryl Robson, CAO; Jenny Duhamel, Clerk/Planning Manager;
Angela Millar, Treasurer; Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development; Steve
Riddell, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief; and Jim Phillips, Public Works
Manager (PWM).
ABSENT WITH REGRETS: Councillor Gerry Martin – Ward 2.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Clayton at 1:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Hunter, Seconded by Councillor Inglis
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of
Council dated February 13, 2012, as circulated.
Carried
3. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
None declared.
4. DELEGATIONS
a) Brad Leonard of Renewable Energy of Plum Hollow re: Solar Hot Water Heaters
(see presentation attached)
#60-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the presentation by Brad
Leonard of Renewable Energy of Plum Hollow Inc. on solar technology.
Carried
5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES (COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE)
Moved by Councillor Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Hunter
#61-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of a Meeting of the Committee of Adjustments
dated December 20, 2011 be received for information and Council approves of the
remuneration of $100.00 annually to the Committee of Adjustment Members for
stationary supplies;
AND THAT the Minutes of a Meeting of the Personnel and Audit Committee dated
January 9, 2012 be adopted as circulated;
AND THAT the Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council dated January 23, 2012 be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
Regular Council Minutes
February 13, 2012
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6. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
a) Request from Councillor Inglis for approval to attend the LAS Energy Workshop
training (re: Green Energy Act) in Kingston April 12, 2012
#62-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves of Councillor Inglis attending the Local
Authority Services (LAS) Energy Workshop training (re: Green Energy Act) in Kingston
on April 12, 2012;
AND THAT Council instructs the CAO to register Councillor Inglis for same.
Carried
b) RFP – Project Manager for the North Frontenac Joint Land Ambulance/Fire Station
Councillor Good requested a recorded vote.
#63-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council is committed to the Joint Land Ambulance/Fire
Station in Ompah;
AND THAT Council agrees to a maximum total dollar figure of $550,000 to be used in
the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Project Manager for the Fire Department portion.
Carried
This was a recorded vote.
RECORDED VOTE
YES√
NAME OF MEMBER OF COUNCIL
NO√
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Councillor Good
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Councillor Hunter
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Councillor Inglis
Councillor Martin
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Deputy Mayor Perry
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Councillor Watkins
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Mayor Clayton
5
Absent
TOTALS
Carried by: 5 to 1
1
Lost by:
c) Insurance renewal for 2012/2013
#64-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the information from Paul Dorman,
Managing Director, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Insurance Company at the January 23,
2012 Council Meeting, advising that generally there has been no rate increase over the
last 5 years and our premiums only increased for additional vehicle/properties; and that
the Township has an excellent claims history;
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AND THAT the Township of North Frontenac did not have insurance claims in 2011;
AND THAT Council authorizes the Treasurer to have this insurance company continue
with the Township of North Frontenac insurance renewal for 2012/2013;
AND THAT Council instructs the Treasurer to bring the 2012/2013 insurance renewal
back to Council, once details are received, for Council to consider additional option(s).
Carried
7. COMMUNICATIONS – Clerk’s Administrative Report (Pink Package)
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Section A Items of the Clerk’s Administrative Report entitled
Communications of Interest to Council dated February 6, 2012, as set out below, be
received for information:
Previously provided A Section:
1. January 17, 2012 – Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus re: News Release – Eastern
Wardens Elect New Chair and Vice Chair and Set Priorities for 2012;
2. January 20, 2012 – Randy Hillier, MPP re: Deplorable Living Standards of the
Attawapiskat First Nation;
3. January 12, 2012 – Paul Charbonneau, Director of Emergency and Transportation
Services/Chief of Paramedic Services, Frontenac County re: Ontario Defibrillator
Access Initiative;
4. 4. January 23, 2012 – J.W. Tiernay, Executive Director, Ontario Good Roads
Association (OGRA) re: Notice of Poll – OGRA Board of Directors;
5. 5. January 16, 2012 – Claude Doughty, Mayor, Town of Huntsville re: 2012 Ontario
Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Conference and Trade Show;
6. 6. January 26, 2012 – Mark Burnham, Chair, Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC)
Board of Directors re: MVC New Office Building;
7. January 23, 2012 – Gerry Salisbury, Inspector, Lanark County OPP re: News
Release – On Patrol with the Detachment Commander;
8. January 23, 2012 - Ministry of Finance re: Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
(OMFP) Allocations for 2012;
9. January 27, 2012 – Pitch-In Canada re: 45th Anniversary of Canada’s Largest Clean
Up Campaign – Join Us April 23-30, 2012;
10. January 18, 2012 –Brenda Hunter, Director of Education, Limestone District School
Board re: 2010-2011 Director’s Annual Report: Success for All;
11. January 24, 2012 – Dan Koroscil, Fire Protection Advisor, Office of the Ontario Fire
Marshal re: Minister Shea Highlights New Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters;
12. January 2012 – Hon. Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration re:
Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2012;
13. January 2012 - Hon. Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration re:
Newcomer Champion Award;
14. February 1, 2012 – Ontario Good Roads Association re: The Weekly Detour;
15. February 1, 2012 – Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development re: Chain of
Custody Training in Kanata Update;
16. February 2, 2012 – Kent Fitzhugh, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re:
Healthy Communities Fund Grant Program;
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17. February 3, 2012 – Pitch-In Ontario re: Volunteers in Action - 45th Anniversary;
18. January 27, 2012 – Ministry of Community and Social Services re: Launch of the
2012-13 Enabling Change Program;
19. February 2012 – Canadian Yachting Magazine re: Jet Set by Bradley Schmidt.
Carried
The Clerk was instructed to bring these two items back to the next Council Meeting in
the B section of the Communications package for Council’s consideration:
20. Green Energy Act, 2009, Ontario Regulation 397/11*;
21. December 8, 2011 – Bruno Gobeil, Senior Consultant, Dunsky Energy Consulting
re: Municipalities: Key Players for Innovative Financing Programs (Power Point)*.
*Note: Councillor Inglis provided this information as it pertains to the Delegation.
B: Action Items: (to include items brought forward from Section A above by a
Member of Council)
B1. January 17, 2012 – Town of Gravenhurst re: Request for Support regarding a
Private Members Bill to have a One Metre Paved Shoulder on Certain Provincially
Owned Highways
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WHEREAS THE Township of Carling passed a resolution to support the private
member’s bill introduced by MPP Norm Miller to have a one meter paved shoulder on
certain provincially owned highways;
AND WHEREAS the private member’s bill would improve safety for cyclists,
pedestrians and motorists;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of the Township of
North Frontenac hereby supports the resolutions of the Township of Carling and the
Town of Gravenhurst;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Township of Carling; the Town
of Gravenhurst; the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario; the Provincial
Minister of Transportation; Scott Reid, MP and Randy Hillier, MPP.
Carried
B2. January 25, 2012 – Andrew Lotto, Manager, Resuscitation, Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Ontario re: Ontario Defibrillator Access Initiative (ODAI)
#67-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the email from the Heart and
Stroke Foundation regarding Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and the Ontario
Defibrillator Access Initiative;
AND THAT the Kaladar/Barrie Joint Fire Board, at its meeting held February 9, 2012,
passed a resolution instructing Fire Chief Cuddy to discuss a partnership with North
Addington Education Centre; and Fire Chief Riddell to discuss a partnership with
Clarendon Central Public School for applications for AEDs and training in the schools, if
approved by both Councils;
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AND THAT Council approves of Fire Chief Riddell discussing AEDs with Clarendon
Central Public School and if agreeable with the school, and if suitable volunteers for
training are interested, Riddell is instructed to make application to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation;
AND THAT Council instructs the Manager of Community Development to apply for two
AEDs from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, one for the Snow Road Community Hall
and one for the Barrie Township Hall.
Carried
B3. January 26, 2012 – Conflict Management Skills for Women Conference re:
Councillor Hunter Attendance
Moved by Councillor Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Good
#68-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves of Councillor Hunter attending the seminar
entitled “Conflict Management Skills for Women” to be held in Kingston on March 30,
2012;
AND THAT the CAO is instructed to register Councillor Hunter.
Carried
B4. January 11, 2012 – Ken Stencell, Resident re: Tax Sale Property 060-020-04700
#69-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the letter dated January 11,
2012 from Ken Stencell regarding a Tax Sale property located at #5635 Ardoch Road.
Carried
B5. February 3, 2012 – Scouts Canada Cloyne Unit re: Request for Donation
Moved by Councillor Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Hunter
#70-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the request from Scouts Canada for a
donation to assist with the purchase of new flags and updated materials for its “Cub”
group;
AND THAT Council instructs the Clerk to respond to Lori Newman, advising Council
requires them to first meet the requirements of the Scouts Charter; then have the group
committee/sponsoring body submit these details along with a funding request for
Council’s consideration.
Carried
B6. February 2, 2012 – Denis Bedard, Deputy Fire Chief re: Firefighters ATV Spring
Run
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the email from Denis Bedard,
Deputy Fire Chief, Ompah Station on behalf of the North Frontenac Fire Department
regarding the Spring ATV Run planned for Saturday, April 28, 2012;
AND THAT Council approves the North Frontenac Fire Department fundraising ATV
event;
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AND THAT the Fire Chief shall report back to Council on the use of the funds for each
station raising same prior to advertising;
AND THAT the Fire Chief shall notify the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in advance of
any Fire Department Event, including ATV Runs;
AND THAT the Treasurer is instructed to provide Council with an insurance update with
respect to Fire Department ATV Runs.
Carried
B7. February 5, 2012 – Gaetan Fortin, Fortin Logging re: Permission to Plow
Quakenbush Road (pending Licence Agreement)
#72-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the request from Gaetan Fortin of Fortin
Logging to complete work on 4.5 km of Quackenbush Road to enable access to the
property located in Concessions 30 and 31, geographic Township of Miller, to which he
has obtained logging rights from the private property owner;
AND THAT as much of this road is Crown, the applicant has also been in contact with
the Ministry of Natural Resources;
AND THAT Council approves of the proposed work being completed on the Municipal
portion of Quackenbush Road, to include sanding, grading and plowing as required,
provided a Licence Agreement is entered into with the Municipality, setting out the
requirements for “Work to be Done” and liability insurance necessary;
AND THAT Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Licence
Agreement with Fortin Logging immediately due to time restrictions with weather for this
logging company, and bring the signing by-law back to the next meeting.
Carried
B8. February 1, 2012 – County of Frontenac Media Release re: Frontenac County
Paramedics to be Recognized for Service
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the County of Frontenac
Media Release dated February 1, 2012, entitled “Frontenac County Paramedics to be
Recognized for Service;
AND THAT the Clerk is instructed to submit a letter of recognition and congratulations
to the Frontenac County Paramedics on behalf of Council, for the outstanding quality of
patient care it provides to members of our municipality and Frontenac County residents.
Carried
8. CAO AND MANAGERS’ ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief – New Fire Department Crest
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#74-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the Director of Emergency
Services/Fire Chief’s Administrative Report dated February 6, 2012 entitled “New Fire
Department Crest;
AND THAT Council authorizes the Fire Chief to purchase 500 Fire Crests, in the
amount of $1,175.00 plus applicable taxes.
Carried
b) Public Works Manager – Review of Waste Site/Transfer Station 2011 Statistics for
Open Hour Review
#75-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s
Administrative Report dated January 31, 2012 entitled “Review of Waste Site/Transfer
Station 2011 Statistics for Open Hour Review”;
AND THAT Council approves the Waste disposal and Recycling Sites/Transfer Station
and Household Hazardous Waste Depot “Draft Schedule for the Summer and Winter
Open Hours” and instructs the PWM to implement same effective May 14, 2012.
Carried
c) Public Works Manager – Recycling 2011 Year-End
#76-12
Administrative Report dated January 26, 2012 entitled “Recycling 2011 Year End”.
Carried
d) Public Works Manager – East Shore Marble Lake Cottage Association Request the
Township Establish a Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU)
#77-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the Treasurer’s and Public
Works Manager’s Administrative Report dated February 3, 2012, entitled “East Shore
Marble Lake Cottage Association (ESMLCA) Request the Township Establish a
Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU)”;
AND THAT Council instructs the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to respond to the
East Shore Marble Lake Cottage Association (ESMLCA) that based upon past
recommendations of the Roads Task Force and Council review that “Council shall not
consider a compensation formula on any township roads, at this time,” i.e. private lanes,
etc.
Carried
e) Public Works Manager – Nuisance Beaver Management Policy
It was the consensus of Council to withdraw this Policy from the By-law section of
today’s meeting, pending further amendments regarding and/or Licenced Trappers as
well as the Frontenac Addington Trappers’ Council. Good is to provide the Treasurer
with information on the Association’s Insurance coverage as well.
Moved by Councillor Good, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Perry
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Administrative Report dated February 2, 2012, entitled “Nuisance Beaver Management
Policy”.
Carried
f) Manager of Community Development – Proposed Partnership with the Frontenac
Community Futures Development Corporation, the Land O’ Lakes Tourist Association,
Central Frontenac Township and the Township of North Frontenac re: The Dimestore
Fishermen
#79-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the Manager of Community
Development’s Administrative Report dated February 1, 2011, entitled “Proposed
Partnership with the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation, the Land
O’ Lakes Tourist Association, the Township of Central Frontenac and the Township of
North Frontenac via an opportunity to have the Dimestore Fishermen spend time visiting
and filming in our communities”;
AND THAT Council approves the cost of $103.84 to promote our area as a tourist
destination through a partnership with the Frontenac Community Futures Development
Corporation, the Land O’ Lakes Tourist Association and the Township of Central
Frontenac if the application for funding is successful;
AND THAT a Letter of Support for this exciting and innovative project from Mayor Bud
Clayton be forwarded to the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation
(FCFDC) for consideration of the FCFDC funding application.
Carried
g) Treasurer – Summary of Results of Land for Sale by Public Tender
#80-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the Treasurer’s
Administrative Report dated February 13, 2012, entitled “Summary of Results of Land
for Sale by Public Tender”;
AND THAT Council instructs the Treasurer to deposit the forfeited amount of $8,000.00
into the North Frontenac general funds;
AND THAT Council further instructs the Treasurer to deposit any future excess
proceeds and/or forfeited deposits resulting from Lands Sold by Public Tender into the
North Frontenac Capital Contingency Reserve Fund for future capital needs.
Carried
h) CAO – Confidential Complaint Files – 2006 to 2011
Moved by Deputy Mayor Perry, Seconded by Councillor Good
#81-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the CAO’s Administrative
Report dated January 23, 2012, entitled “Confidential Complaints Files – 2006 to 2011”.
Carried
i) Clerk/Planning Manager – To Repeal By-law #16-12 to Adopt the Official Plan
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Amendment #5 and to pass By-law #23-12 to adopt the Official Plan Amendment #5
Moved by Councillor Good, Seconded by Deputy Mayor
#82-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s
Administrative Report dated January 31, 2012, entitled “To Repeal By-law #16-12 to
Adopt the Official Plan Amendment #5, and to Pass By-law #23-12 to Adopt the Official
Plan Amendment #5”;
AND THAT Council approves the amendment to section 6.9.5 of the Official Plan with
regards to Community Improvement Plans;
AND THAT Council will consider By-law #23-12 to repeal By-law #16-12 and to adopt
the Official Plan Amendment #5 later in the meeting under by-laws.
Carried
j) Clerk/Planning Manager – Kingston Humane Society Contract Extension
Moved by Deputy Mayor Perry, Seconded by Councillor Good
#83-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s
Administrative Report dated February 6, 2012, entitled “Kingston Humane Society –
Review of Municipal Pound Services Contract”;
AND THAT Council will consider a by-law under the By-law section to extend the 2011
Municipal Pound Services Contract with the Kingston Humane Society until May 31,
2012.
Carried
Note: The Treasurer and PWM left the meeting at this time.
9. EXTERNAL COMMITTEES/LOCAL BOARDS/TASK FORCE NOTES AND
REPORTS (Received for information only).
a) Draft Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Task Force for Council
Approval
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the draft Terms of Reference for the
Economic Development Task Force as submitted.
Carried
b) Notes of the Inaugural Meeting of the Economic Development Task Force dated
January 11, 2012, and a meeting held January 25, 2012
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives for information the Notes of the Inaugural
Meeting of the Economic Development Task Force dated January 11, 2012 and the
Notes of a Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Task Force dated January
25, 2012.
Carried
c) Economic Development Task Force Recommendation for Council Approval
#86-12
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Economic Development Task Force
initiating a Root Cause Analysis to determine the difficulties related to the process of
applying for expansion or the initiation of a business in North Frontenac Township;
AND THAT Council authorizes the Economic Development Task Force utilizing the
services of Wren Group to complete this Analysis, at no cost to the Township of North
Frontenac.
Carried
Council agreed that the CAO shall be present in any meetings/interviews with staff by
Ron Higgins of Wren Group (i.e. Staff and/or Policy changes). The CAO and Higgins
shall enter into a Confidentiality Agreement prior to the Analysis commencement.
Note: The Manager of Community Development left the meeting at this time.
10. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the following Vouchers in the amount of
$442,764.52 for payment:
January 19, 2012 @ $ 34,865.43 2011 Expense
January 19, 2012 @ $ 7,502.63 2012 Expense
January 30, 2012 @ $ 91,865.89 2012 Expense
January 31, 2012 @ $ 97,342.85 2011 Expense
February 6, 2012 @ $ 36,358.57 2012 Expense
February 6, 2012 @ $ 174,829.15 2011 Expense
Carried
11. MOTIONS, WRITTEN NOTICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN
None
12. GIVING NOTICE OF A MOTION
a) Request from Deputy Mayor Perry for Council’s approval to attend the Ontario East
Municipal Conference (OEMC) Conference in Kingston, September 12, 13 and 14, 2012
Moved by Councillor Good, Seconded by Councillor Inglis
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the attendance of Deputy Mayor Perry at
the Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) in Kingston on September 12, 13 and
14, 2012; being brought to the next meeting for a Notice of Motion.
Carried
13. COUNCIL PORTFOLIO (Verbal Reports)
a) County Business
Mayor Clayton
Councillor Inglis
b) Algonquin First Nations
Mayor Clayton
c) Emergency Preparedness
Deputy Mayor Perry
Councillor Good
Councillor Inglis
Moved by Councillor Good, Seconded by Councillor Watkins
February 13, 2012
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Councillor Watkins as the third Council
Member for the Emergency Management Program Committee effective as of February
13, 2012, removing Councillor Inglis;
AND THAT Council instructs the Fire Chief to contact Public Safety Canada advising
we unfortunately cannot use the Joint Emergency Preparedness Funding (JEPP) by the
deadline;
AND THAT the Clerk shall notify EMO of the above.
Carried
d) Communications
Councillor Martin
e) Economic Development
Councillor Hunter
Hunter and Inglis attended the AMO Council Training. The CAO was instructed to
provide business cards (for the Mayor, CAO, CBO and PWM) to Council Members to
hand out when applicable.
Hunter asked the CAO to see about reserving the Municipality’s name of Facebook in
case a decision is made in the future to use Facebook. This would prevent someone
else from using this name and residents thinking it is our Municipal Facebook page.
The CAO was instructed to discuss the Rink Industry Standards with the Manager of
Community Development.
f) Environmental
Councillor Inglis
Inglis advised he is requesting A20 and A21 of the Communications package from
today’s meeting to be added to the B section of the February 27, 2011 meeting for
action.
g) Mississippi Valley Conservation
Councillor Martin
h) Health
Deputy Mayor Perry
i) Social Services Envelope
Councillor Hunter
j) Youth & Recreation
Councillor Watkins
k) County Green Energy Task Force
Councillor Inglis
l) Kashwakamak Lake Plan Committee
Deputy Mayor Perry
14. INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Watkins, Seconded by Councillor Good
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given the Mover to introduce the following by-laws
that have been circulated to all members of the Council of The Corporation of the
Township of North Frontenac and that these by-laws be read a first and second time:
a) #20-12 – To sign a Restrictive Covenant with Kelly Holtfoster;
b) #21-12 – To sign a Restrictive Covenant with Donald and Sandra Kennerley;
c) #22-12 – To sign a Restrictive Covenant with David and Mary Cooper;
d) #23-12 – To repeal By-law #16-12 and to adopt the Official Plan Amendment #5;
e) #24-12 – Interim Tax Levy;
f) #25-12 – To Sign a Contract Extension with the Kingston Humane Society.
Carried
g) #27-12 – Nuisance Beaver Management Policy - Deferred
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#91-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be read a third time, signed, sealed and
finally passed:
a) #20-12 – To sign a Restrictive Covenant with Kelly Holtfoster;
b) #21-12 – To sign a Restrictive Covenant with Donald and Sandra Kennerley;
c) #22-12 – To sign a Restrictive Covenant with David and Mary Cooper;
d) #23-12 – To repeal By-law #16-12 and to adopt the Official Plan Amendment #5;
e) #24-12 – Interim Tax Levy;
f) #25-12 – To Sign a Contract Extension with the Kingston Humane Society.
Carried
MAYOR’S NEWSLETTER
The Mayor will send the draft Mayor’s Newsletter to Council for comment and provide
the final draft to the CAO by February 29, 2012 for inclusion in the tax bills.
15. PUBLIC FORUM (Re: Items on today’s Agenda only)
The Mayor asked for any questions or comments from the gallery on any topics of
today’s Council meeting.
Ken Stencell advised he was concerned about the Tax Sale properties, advising a
specific property should not have been sold due to possible environmental issues.
Stencell advised his property has been devalued by this neighbouring property.
The CAO advised Council the Township had obtained advice from its Solicitor prior to
adding this property to the Tax Sale list, and again when Mr. Stencell approached the
Treasurer, as there is nothing registered on title against this property.
The CAO recommended Mr. Stencell contact the Ministry of Environment with this
information.
The CAO advised this property did not in fact sell.
Ron Higgins asked about the Official Plan timelines and the Ardoch Lake Development.
The Clerk explained the process.
16. CLOSED SESSION
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of The Corporation of the Township of North
Frontenac retires to closed session at 4:04 p.m. to:
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 Approve Minutes of Closed Sessions of the Personnel and Audit Committee
 meetings dated December 9, 2011 and January 9, 2012;
 Approve Minutes of Closed Sessions of Council dated January 9, 2012 and
 January 23, 2012;
 To discuss Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual;
 To receive a Confidential Administrative Report from the Treasurer re: Tax Sale
 Proceedings.
Carried
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council returns to open session at 4:40 p.m.
Carried
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Re: Courtland Kelford
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recognizes that Courtland Kelford did not receive a
retirement gift on his leaving employment with the Township of North Frontenac;
AND THAT Council approves of a gift of a value not to exceed $200.00, being
purchased by Councillor Hunter;
AND THAT Council advises Council will present this gift to Mr. Kelford, at a Council
meeting.
Carried
17. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
a) #28-12 – Confirmatory By-law for the February 13, 2012 Council Meeting
#95-12
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #28-12, being a by-law to confirm all actions and
proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac for
its meeting held February 13, 2012 be read a first and second time.
Carried
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #28-12 be read a third time and finally passed.
Carried
18. ADJOURNMENT
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Township of North
Frontenac adjourns the meeting at 4:43 p.m. until February 24, 2012 or at the call of the
Chair.
Carried
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MAYOR
February 13, 2012
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CLERK
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Eco‐Energy Grant – just cancelled
Save On Energy
‐ Retrofit grant
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All kinds of businesses can participate: ‐
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Up to $980/panel
Commercial, institutional, agricultural and multi‐residential facilities, including social housing.
www.SaveOnEnergy.ca
Solar Electric
How does it work?
Solar Panels Converts Sunlight to Electricity
Inverter
Converts Power from DC to AC
Meter
Sell the Power Back to the Grid
Solar Electric ‐ Micro FIT Rules
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Twenty Year Contract
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Under 10 Kilowatts •
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Name Plate Rating on the solar array or Inverter must be under 10 kilowatts approximately
Product Made In Ontario
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Install Solar Panels and get a 20 year contract from the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to purchase the power. Google: MicroFIT and OPA
Domestic Content Rules are pre‐determined by the OPA.
Eligible Participant
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A municipal corporation governed by the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25
Roof Mount – Solar Electric System Configuration and Components
‐ Existing Building
‐ 10kW is roughly 800 sq. ft. of space
‐ Optimal angle is 36º but 4/12 or steeper OK
‐ All aluminum and SS
‐ Roof penetrations water‐
tight
‐ Structural engineering done by the manufacturer and by local structural engineers.
Ground Mount – Solar Electric
Two Types
(1) Fixed Ground Mount
(2) Tracker
System Configuration and Components
Tracker Systems add Higher Yields
‐ Adds approximately 30%
Carbon Emissions Savings
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Space Heating 28%
Biomass Heating ‐ 2‐5 tons/year
Solar Hot Water ‐ 1 ton/year/2 panel system
10 Kilowatts of Solar/Wind – 5 tons/year
Questions?

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