Minutes - Town of Gananoque

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
HELD August 29, 2006.
PRESENT:
Councillor Gipson, Councillor Kinsella, Councillor MacDonald
Councillor O'Hearn, Councillor Warren, Councillor Wilson,
Steven Silver, C.A.O.;
Mayor Garrah occupied the Chair.
Minutes: Derek MacPhail, Interim Deputy Clerk
Motion No. 2006-255
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
"That Council enter into a 'Closed Meeting' to discuss the following matters:
Personnel
Property:
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Carried.
The Regular Meeting of Council opened with a prayer.
Pecuniary Interests
No pecuniary interests were declared.
DELEGATIONS
Tina Severin: Petition to Resolve Parking Problem in the South Ward
Tina Severin presented a petition on behalf of residents in the South Ward concerning parking
issues arising from patrons attending events at the Thousand Islands Playhouse. Mayor Garrah
recommending that staff organize a meeting between residents, Greg Wanless of Thousand
Islands Playhouse, Jim Guest and the police department to discuss the matter and to develop
solutions to address area concerns. Both Mayor Garrah and Councillor Anne Warren will attend
the meeting.
Linda Mainse and Paul Regan: Museum Collection Funding Request
Linda Mainse and Paul Regan presented a funding proposal to Council for the hiring of a person
to begin work on the Town's museum collection project. Councillor Kinsella commented that a
meeting will be held on August 30th to discuss bridging the work of the Historical Society and
the work Tim Compeau is doing for the museum collection project with a recommended course
of action being made at the September 19th council meeting.
Jim Bol~ - Rotary Ribfest
Jim Boltin thanked Council for allowing the Rotary Club to hold this years' Ribfest. Over
$12,000 was raised during the weekend event that will benefit both the music library and the
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Boys & Girls Club. Mr. Boltin reported that no complaints were received from neighbouring
property owners and no problems resulting from the sale of alcohoL Mr. Boltin announced that
the September 22"d varsity hockey game between Queen's University and Ottawa University will
be a fundraiser in,honour of Lou Jeffries.
PUBLIC MEETING
There were no public meetings scheduled.
Motion No. 2006-256
Moved by Councillor Kinsella
Seconded by Councillor Gipson
"That Council enter into Committee of the Whole with Councillor MacDonald designated
as Chair."
Carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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Steven Silver, CAO/Clerk, presented a report to Council regarding Council Advisory
Committees and recommendations on how to improve their efficiency and processes.
Mayor Garrah requested that a copy of the report be circulated to the various committees
for input. Councillor Warren commented that a four-year term on the Police Services
Board would be too long. Councillor MacDonald suggested that a two-year term on the
Police Services Board would be more appropriate. Councillor Kinsella recommended
that committees be requested to present budgets to Council annually forecasting
anticipated expenditures for committee projects.
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Mr. Silver presented a report to Council recommending that the Town enter into an
agreement with the Province of Ontario to participate in the pilot downtown revitalization
program.
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Jim Guest, Director of Public Works, Culture & Recreation, reported on the tender results
for the River Street Reconstruction Projection.
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Mr. Guest presented a report to Council recommending that staff proceed with the
completion of the COMRIF "Intake Three" application for the King Street West Renewal
and the Charles Street North Watermain and Sanitary Renewal/Extension.
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Gerry Bennett, Fire Chief, presented the July Fire Services Report to Council.
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Councillor Kinsella requested that a letter be sent to the Royal Canadian Legion
complimenting them for listing in their recent correspondence all of the things they do in
Town.
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RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Motion No. 2006-257
Moved by Councillor Warren
"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 August
29,2006:
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Notice to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs of the Town's interest in
entering into an agreement with the Province of Ontario to participate in the pilot
downtown revitalization program.
Awarding of the tender for the River Street Reconstruction Project.
Direction for staff to proceed with the completion of the COMRIF "Intake Three"
application.
The following topics are to have motions prepared for the next regular meeting of Council of
September 19, 2006:
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Support of the resolution passed by the Town of Smiths Falls regarding the Market Value
Assessment system.
Support of the resolution passed by the Town of Tecumseh regarding the automotive
parts market.
Recommendations from the CAO based on a review ofthe structure/mandate of Council
Advisory Committees."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-258
Moved by Councillor Gipson
Seconded by Councillor Kinsella
"That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 8, 2006, as
published, be filed and concurred in by Council."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-259
Moved by Councillor Kinsella
Seconded by Councillor Gipson
"That Council accepts the recommendation from the CAO that the Town notify the
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs that it wishes to enter into agreement with the
Province of Ontario to participate in the pilot downtown revitalization program."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-260
Moved by Councillor Warren
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
"That Council accepts the recommendation from the Director of Public Works, Culture &
Recreation that Gordon Barr Ltd be awarded the River Street Reconstruction Project in the
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amount of$297,455.08, and further, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the
contract documents."
Carried.
Motion No. 2006-261
Moved by Councillor Gipson
Seconded by Councillor Kinsella
"That Council accepts the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Culture &
Recreation that staff proceed with the completion of the COMRIF "Intake Three" application for
the King Street West Renewal and the Charles Street North Watermain and Sanitary Sewer
Renewal/Extension.
That the Town ofGananoque deems the King Street West Renewal/Charles Street North
Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Renewal/Extension projects as its number one infrastructure
deficiency and authorizes the submission of this project for consideration under the criteria of the
Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Program."
Carried.
BY-LAWS
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Mayor Garrah remarked that there are a couple of Joint Services Committees, for which
remuneration is to be provided for in the proposed Council Remuneration By-Law 2006-32,
that are no longer as active as they once were, and thus the levels of remuneration set should
be reduced accordingly. Mayor Garrah recommends that both the County Health Services
and Best Start Committees be reduced to $0.00 from $1,500, that the St. Lawrence Lodge
Committee be reduced to $1,500.00 from $2,000.00, and that the Ecvnomic Development
Committee be increased from $750.00 to $1,500.00 to reflect the time associated to attending
meetings.
Motion No. 2006-262
Moved by Councillor Kinsella
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
"That the Annual Honorariums under Schedule B of By-Law 2006-32, being a by-law to
provide for an annual allowance to the members of council, be amended as follows:
• Economic Development Committee
$1,500
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County Health Services Committee
• Best Start Committee
• St. Lawrence Lodge Committee
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$1 ,500.,
Carried.
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By-Law 2006-32
Annual Allowance to Members of Council
(final reading)
Motion No. 2006-263
Moved by Councillor O' Hearn
Seconded by Councillor Warren
"Be It Resolved That By-Law 2006-32, being a by-law to provide for the paying of an
annual allowance to the Members of Council for the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque, be
read a third time as amended and finally passed this 29th day of August, 2006."
Carried.
By-Law 2006-34
Mobile Canteens
(final reading)
Motion No. 2006-264
Moved by Councillor Kinsella
Seconded by Councillor Gipson
"Be It Resolved That By-Law 2006-34, being a by-law to license, regulate and govern
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mobile canteens, be read a second and third time and finally passed this 29 h day of August,
2006."
Carried.
By-Law 2006-42
Shipping or Storage Containers and Transport Trailer By-Law
(final reading)
Motion No. 2006-265
Moved by Councillor O'Hearn
Seconded by Councillor Warren
"Be It Resolved That By-Law 2006-42, being a by-law to regulate and govern shi~ping '
or storage containers and transport trailers, be read a third time and finally passed this 291 1 day of
August, 2006."
DEFEATED.
By-Law 2006-44
Confirmation of Meeting
(all three readings)
Motion No. 2006-266
Moved by Councillor Gipson
Seconded by Councillor Kinsella
"Be It Resolved That By-Law 2006-44, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque at its meeting held on the 29th day of
August, 2006, be read a first, second and third time short this 291h day of August, 2006, and be
signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal."
Carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion No. 2006-267
Moved by Councillor Kinsella
Seconded by Councillor MacDonald
"That Council agrees to the Firehall Theatre lease amendments as proposed by the
Thousand Islands Foundation for the Performing Arts as dated August 9, 2006."
Carried.
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Mayor Garrah reported on the recent opening of trails, the unveiling of the new sculpture in
Centennial Park, the new Joel Stone exhibit at the Arthur Child Museum, and Andrew
Willows' recent world medal success in the sport ofkayaking.
There being no other business, the meeting then adjourned at 9:00PM.
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