Minutes - Town of Gananoque

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
HELD April4, 2006.
PRESENT:
Councillor Gipson, Councillor Kinsella,
Councillor O'Hearn, Councillor Warren, Councillor Wilson,
Steven Silver, C.A.O.;
Mayor Garrah occupied the Chair.
REGRETS: Councillor MacDonald
Minutes: Derek MacPhail, Interim Deputy Clerk
Motion No. 2006-122
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
''That Council enter into a 'Closed Meeting' to discuss the following matters:
Legal: 2
Personnel: 2."
Carried.
The Regular Meeting of Council opened with Prayer.
Pecuniary Interests
Councillor Wilson declared pecuniary interests with respect to the Report 2006-05-EDC: CIP
Incentive Application for Bickerton Brokers Fa9ade Improvement and its accompanying motion,
2006-128.
DELEGATIONS
1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce- Update on Chamber Activities
Gayle McBride, President of the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce, presented to
Council initiatives being undertaken in 2006/07. The Chamber is requesting that the Town of
Gananoque extend its funding arrangement to include the 2007 fiscal year.
PUBLIC MEETING
There were no public meetings scheduled.
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Motion No. 2006-123
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
''That Council enter into Committee of the Whole with Councillor Gipson designated as
Chair."
Carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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Councillor Wilson declared a pecuniary interest with regard to the Bickerton Brokers
Fa9ade Improvement Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Application.
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Kent Fitzhugh, Economic Development Coordinator, presented the recommendation to
Council from the Community Improvement Advisory Committee that the application
from Bickerton Brokers for incentives outlined within the CIP for fa9ade improvements
be approved.
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Jim Guest, Director ofPublic Works, Culture & Recreation updated Council on the
progress of the Kings Street Bridge Constru~tion Project. The new sewer pipe that runs
underneath the bridge was installed last week but will not be put into service until the
bridge is completed.
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Mariann Clarke, Operator, and Richard Ferguson, Utilities Supervisor, presented the
following reports to Council:
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2005 Gananoque Lagoons Annual Report
2005 Summary Report for Municipalities: James W. King Water
Treatment Plant
2005 Drinking-Water Systems Annual Report
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Councillor O'Hearn inquired of staff what percentage of total water consumption the
Mahle plant accounted for in Gananoque and what that equates to in terms oflost
revenues. Mr. Guest will report to Council on this matter at the next meeting.
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Mr. Guest updated Council on changes made to the location of the handicapped parking
space on King Street East. The proposed space for Council's consideration is two (2)
spaces to the east of the parking location printed on the agenda. The Legion, after the
initial parking space was measured, requested that the space be located east of the
building in order to be closer to the Legion's wheelchair entrance. Mayor Garrah had
spoken with Ron Knapton concerning the Legion's request for a drop off zone to
facilitate people making donations to the food bank. Council agreed to review the drop
off zone in one month's time.
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Mayor Garrah requested that area doctors be consulted regarding the Regional
Municipality of Durham resolution which requests the Ontario government to take
immediate action to remove barriers to family physicians who wish to relocate their
medical practices to Ontario from other provinces.
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Councillor Kinsella questioned the purpose of the Antique Boat Museum feasibility
study. Councillor Gipson commented that a feasibility study will be required for any
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government funds that may be applied.for in the future. Mayor Garrah replied that
Council may also have a number of questions regarding the project that such a study will
address.
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A copy of the correspondence from the Waterfront Development Committee (WDC),
supporting the expropriation of the Cow and Gate property, was requestedby Council to
be sent to the Town:s solicitor. The motions passed by the WDC - one regarding the
dock at the launching ramp and sidewalks, the other to prepare a request for proposal for
a landscape plan for the park adjacent to the GBL tour dock- were referred to Jim Guest.
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Council requested Derek MacPhail send a letter to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and
Hunters (OFAH) regarding their request of support for Sunday gun hunting informing the
OFAH that no action is being taken at this time as legal hunting does not take place
within the boundaries of the municipality.
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Councillor Warren reported to Council, in response to the resolutions passed by the
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Township of Edwardsburg requesting the
Ontario government limit the Health Unit to a 5% budget increase, the reason for the
Health Unit calling for a $1.7-million dollar- or a 20% - budget increase.
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Council agreed that the one-time funding of$439,165 from the "Move OntarioImproving Roads and Bridges Budget Initiative" should be put towards projects that were
not budgeted for in 2006 rather than to offset planned project spending.
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Mayor Garrah announced that a draft pesticide by-law will be ready for first reading at
the April18, 2006 Council meeting. Councillor Kinsella asked that a copy of the noxious
weed by-law be attached to the pesticide by-law.
RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Motion No. 2006-124
Moved by Councillor Kinsella
"That the Committee of the Whole Rise and Report as follows:
That the following topics have motions prepared for the regular meeting of Council of April 4,
2006:
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Request for support from The Royal Canadian Legion (RE: Obtaining the loan of Private
Harry Brown's original Victoria Cross).
Support for Kingston's bid to host the 2008 Ontario Building Officials Conference.
Recommendation to approve CIP Incentive Application by Bickerton Brokers for Fa9ade
Improvement Project.
Acceptance of the 2005 Gananoque Lagoons Annual Report.
Acceptance of the 2005 Summary Report for Municipalities.
Acceptance of the 2005 Drinking-Water Systems Annual Report.
Endorsement of the Township ofEdwardsburgh/Cardinal and the United Counties of
Leeds and Grenville Motions (RE: Leeds, Lanark and Grenville District Health Unit
2006 Budget).
Proclamation of April23-29, 2006 as Volunteer Week.
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The following topics are to have motions prepared for the next regular meeting of Council of
April 18, 2006:
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Endorsement of the Municipality of Durham Motion·(RE: Removal of Barriers to Family
Physicians).
Proclamation of May as MS Awareness Month."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-125
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
"That the minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of Council held on March 21, 2006, and the
Special 'Closed Meeting' of Council held on March 28, 2006, as published, be filed and
concurred in by Council."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-126
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor Warren
"That the Town of Gananoque support the efforts of The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel
R.H. Britton Branch 92 of obtaining the loaning of the original Victoria Cross won by Private
Harry Brown for display at the Legion in August 2007 to mark the 90th anniversary of Private
Brown's posthumously being awarded the Victory Cross on August 16, 1917."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-127
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor O'Hearn
"That Gananoque support Kingston's bid to host the 2008 Ontario Building Officials
Conference, it being understood that costs be limited to staff time to organize and run the event
in 2008, unless it is decided in the future to allocate some voluntary financial support as well in
order to enhance the event beyond the basic delivery funded entirely by the OBOA."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-128
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor O'Hearn
"That Council accepts the recommendation of the Community Improvement Grant
Advisory Committee that the following be approved for the Bickerton Brokers Fa9ade Project:
1. A one time grant of$2,500 (applicant must spend $5,000 to receive the maximum
allowable grant of $2,500).
2. An interest free loan to a maximum of$7,500 amortized over five (5) years.
3. A one time grant equal to the value of the applicable municipal planning application fee
or building permit to a maximum of $500.
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The grant and the cost of the funds on the interest free loan are to be funded by the Economic
Tourism Development/Retention Reserve."
Note: Councillor Wilson declared a pecuniary interest for Motion 2006-128.
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-129
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
''That Council accepts the 2005 Gananoque Lagoons Annual Performance Report and
that a copy of it be posted on the Town's web site."
Carried.
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Councillor Wilson commented that the Town of Gananoque cannot be complacent in
allowing the discharge of untreated water into the St. Lawrence River.
Motion No. 2006-130
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
"That Council accepts the 2005 Summary Report for Municipalities for the James W.
King Water Treatment Plant."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-131
Moved by Councillor Kinsella
Seconded by Councillor Gipson
"That Council accepts the 2005 Drinking-Water Systems Report for the James W. King
Water Treatment Plan."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-132
Moved by Councillor Gipson
Seconded by Councillor Kinsella
''That Council endorses the resolutions passed by the Township of
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and that a letter of
support is sent to Robert Runciman, Leeds-Grenville MPP with a copy ofthis motion."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-133
Moved by Councillor Gipson
Seconded by Councillor Kinsella
"WHEREAS the volunteer spirit that helped to build Gananoque is alive and strong
today, and
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WHEREAS each year many citizens commit their time and talents to improve ·the quality oflife
for our entire community, and
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WHEREAS the entire community benefits from the valuable contributions that volunteers make,
THEREFORE the Town of Gananoque does hereby proclaim April 23 - 29, 2006 "Volunteer
Week" in Gananoque."
Carried.
BY-LAWS
By-Law 2006-20
Confirmation ofMeeting
(all three readings)
Motion No. 2006-134
Moved by Councillor Gipson
Seconded by Councillor Kinsella
"Be It Resolved That By-Law 2006-20, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
regular meeting of Council of April 4th, 2006, be read a first, second and third time short this 4th
day of April, 2006, and be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal."
Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion No. 2006-135
Moved by Councillor Gipson
Seconded by Councillor Kinsella
"Pursuant to Council Motion 2006-061 calling for the Town of Gananoque
to designate a handicapped parking area in the vicinity of Legion Branch 92, that
Schedule XV of By-law 2004-43 be amended to add the following handicapped
parking space:
• King Street East, south side, between Stone Street and Park Street
[commencing 90.0 M from the intersection of King Street and Stone
Street for a distance westerly of7.0 M to a distance of97.0 M from the
intersection of King Street and Stone Street]."
Carried.
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Councillor Kinsella asked for an update on the new Public Works Facility. Jim Guest
reported that half of the floor for the new facility has been poured with the second half being
poured on Thursday. The project is on schedule for staff to move into the facility the last
week of April.
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Councillor O'Hearn commented that the area where the boathouses are being removed is
litter~d and asked that Public Works present a plan for its cleanup. Mr. Guest responded that
it is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure the area is free of work debris and that
Public Works will ensure that this is done.
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NEW BUSINESS
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Councillor Wilson requested that decorum at meetings be maintained for the remainder of the
Council term, with members asking for recognition from the Chair before speaking and rising
from their seats when they address Council.
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Councillor Kinsella invited the Mayor and Council to attend Rotary's anniversary on May 5th
at Gananoque Secondary School.
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