MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE

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1 MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE Council Meeting Monday, May 9 th, :00 a.m. Council Chambers Municipal Administration Offices 1925 Bruce County Road 10 Chesley, Ontario His Worship Mayor Paul Eagleson MINUTES A meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Arran Elderslie was held on Monday, May 9 th, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The following Members of Council were present: Mayor Paul Eagleson (Chair) Deputy Mayor Mark Davis Councillor Doug Bell Councillor Brian Dudgeon Councillor Steve Hammell Councillor Dan Kerr Councillor Peter Steinacker The following members of Staff were present: P. Rouse, Clerk J. Marklevitz, Treasurer V. Weppler, Works Manager S. Walmsley, Chief Building Official 1. Adoption of Agenda Be It Resolved, That the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 9 th, 2011 be received and adopted, as distributed by the Clerk. Carried Resolution # Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None at this time. 3. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis Seconded by: Councillor Bell

2 adopt the minutes of Regular Council Session C#10 11 held April 26 th, 2011, as circulated. Carried Resolution # Business Arising from the Minutes None 5. Public Meeting(s) 5.1 Zoning By law Amendment Rezone a lot addition obtained from the SBGHC to be added to the Chesley Medical Clinic lands 39 2 nd Street SE (Chesley) Jakob Van Dorp, Planner for the Municipality of Arran Elderslie, provided an outline of the application for a zoning by law amendment by municipality for property known as Plan 149 Pt Pk Lot H and RP 3R3098 Part 1, and municipally known as 39 2 nd Street East, in order to add appropriate designations the portion of lands severed from the South Bruce Grey Health Centre and added to the Chesley Medical Clinic from Institutional to C1 Central Business District Commercial. He reviewed the contents of Staff Report Z , and the recommendation to approve and that the necessary by law be forwarded to the Municipal Council for passage. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to make oral or written submissions either in favour or opposed to the proposed application. No one came forward. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution and by law: Seconded by: Councillor Dudgeon Be It Resolved, a) That Council receive Staff Report # Z regarding an application for the property described as Plan 149 Part Park Lot H and RP 3R3098 Part 1 (Chesley), Municipality of Arran Elderslie; b) That the application for rezoning of the property be approved; and c) That the necessary by law be forwarded to council for adoption. Carried Resolution # By law No Zoning By law Amendment Chesley Medical Clinic Expansion Be It Resolved, That By law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By law to amend Schedule A of By law No , as amended (Being the Comprehensive Zoning By law of the Municipality of Arran Elderslie) RE: Plan 149 Pt Pk Lot H and RP 3R3098 Part 1. Carried Resolution # Be It Resolved, That By law No be taken as read a third and final time; to be signed, sealed and engrossed in the By law Book.. Carried Resolution # Items 8.1.1, & were dealt with at this time. 6. Correspondence Page 2 of 7

3 8.1 Requiring Action The Kinsmen Club of Chesley Request to Recognize Julyfest as an Official Festival Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis Seconded by: Councillor Bell Whereas, Julyfest is a Community Festival of Fun scheduled from June 26 th to July 1 st, 2011; and Whereas, the proceeds from the event will be for the advancement of charitable, educational, religious or community objects; therefore hereby sanctions Julyfest as an Official Community Festival. Carried Resolution # Allenford Improvement Association Request to Recognize Allen Fest as an Official Festival Moved by: Councillor Hammell Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis Whereas, Allen fest is a Community Festival of Fun scheduled for Thursday, June 30 th and Friday, July 1 st, 2011; and Whereas, the proceeds from the event will be for the advancement of charitable, educational, religious or community objects; therefore hereby sanctions Allen fest as an Official Community Festival. Carried Resolution # OPSEU Request for Support to Save our Jails Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis Seconded by: Councillor Steinacker Whereas, On March 29 th, 2011, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced in the Provincial Budget that the Walkerton Jail is scheduled to be closed; and Whereas, the closure will result in the loss of over 40 jobs and more than 3.5 million dollars from the local economy; therefore hereby respectfully request our Provincial Government to reconsider their decision to close the Walkerton Jail. Carried Resolution # Delegation(s) 6.1 Chesley Physician Recruitment Committee Chris Unruh, Nathan Rhody, and Pat Carson from the Chesley Physician Recruitment Committee addressed council, reviewing a report that was distributed to council. Discussion included proposed annual budget, physician s incentives, the expansion and fundraising of the Chesley Medical Clinic. Council thanked the recruitment committee for the continued efforts and their hard work in their recruitment of doctors for the Chesley community. Page 3 of 7

4 6.2 Walkerton & Area Physician Recruitment Committee Maurice Donnelly, Joe Rhys, Dennis Ruetz and Mary Cumming addressed council and provided council with the 2011 Budget Proposal for the Walkerton & Area Physician Recruitment, noting the accomplishments and future community needs. Discussion included the incentive package over a 2 year payment, doctor rental at the Paisley Clinic, successes of their recruitment, and the financial request from several municipalities. Council thanked the recruitment committee for the continued efforts and their hard work in their recruitment of doctors for the Paisley community. A recess was held at this time (10:07 a.m. 10:25 a.m.). Item was dealt with at this time. 8. Correspondence 8.1 Requiring Action Town of Ingersoll Request for Support on Elimination of Municipal Health Care Professionals Recruitment Incentives Moved by: Councillor Hammell Seconded by: Councillor Bell Whereas, the number of health care professionals including physicians are declining in relation to the population of the Province of Ontario; and Whereas, it is evident to the Municipality of Arran Elderslie that municipalities are feeling pressure to provide incentives to attract and obtain health care professionals to meet their residents health care needs; and Whereas, the municipality realizes there are inconsistencies in the types and amounts of incentives being offered by municipalities across the Province; and Whereas, the affordability by municipalities to offer incentives is inequitable potentially jeopardizing the health care of residents geographically; therefore sees it fit to eliminate incentives given by municipalities as part of health care recruitment as it is seen as a Provincial responsibility; and Further, That municipalities request the Province to develop and employment a plan to attract health care professionals including physicians in a fair and equitable manner without cost to municipalities; and Further, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Town of Ingersoll. Carried Resolution # Item 9.2 1) was dealt with at this time with Councillor Dudgeon assumed the Chair for the Finance reports. 9.2 Treasurer Joanne Marklevitz 1) Accounts Payable Voucher # 9 11 J. Marklevitz, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Dudgeon Page 4 of 7

5 Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis Be It Resolved, That Accounts Payable Voucher #09 11 in the amount of $ 273, be approved for payment as submitted by the Treasurer. Carried Resolution # Chesley & Area Fire Department Proposed Training Options Fire Chief Robert Bell from the Chesley & Area Fire Department addressed council regarding 2011 Training Proposal, reviewing the report dated May 9 th, 2011 as well as the report dated February 8th, 2011, noting succession planning, the savings in training, health and safety and the liability for the municipality. Discussion included costs associated with the two options proposed and training included in each options, noting that the funding for this training is not in the 2011 budget. Chief Bell responded to questions from council. Council referred this item to the Protective Services committee with a recommendation to be brought back to Council for consideration. Item 9.4 & 9.5 were dealt with at this time. 9.4 Building Department Steve Walmsley S. Walmsley, Chief Building Official, responded to questions from Members of Council. receive SRB Quarterly Building Permit Comparison. Carried Resolution # Recreation Department Steve Walmsley S. Walmsley, Acting Recreation Director, responded to questions from Members of Council. Moved by: Councillor Kerr Seconded by: Councillor Steinacker adopt the 2011 Summer Student Wage Rates as set out in SRREC Carried Resolution # Item 9.2 2) and 9.2 3) were dealt with at this time with Councillor Dudgeon assumed the Chair for the Finance reports. 9.2 Treasurer Joanne Marklevitz 2) SRFIN Flexible Work Policy for Administrative Staff J. Marklevitz, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Kerr Be It Resolved, a) That SRFIN be received Flexible Work Policy for Administrative Staff; and b) That council directs staff to. Carried Resolution # Page 5 of 7

6 9. Presentation(s) None 1) SRFIN Tangible Capital Asset Policy J. Marklevitz, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Dudgeon Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis Be It Resolved, a) That SRFIN be received Tangible Capital Asset Policy; b) That Council adopt Policy F1 Tangible Capital Assets in the revised form as attached to SRFIN Carried Resolution # A recess was held at this time (12:02 a.m. 1:02 p.m.). Councillor Dudgeon & Deputy Mayor Davis left the meeting at this time. 10. Correspondence 8.2 For Information Moved by: Councillor Steinacker Seconded by: Councillor Kerr receives, notes and files correspondence on the Council Agenda for information purposes. Carried Resolution # Events 9. Staff Reports 9.1 Clerk Peggy Rouse 9.3 Works Manager Vernon Weppler V. Weppler, Works Manager, provided a verbal update to council including a quotation for a used loader for the landfill, the progress of the parking lot at the Chesley Hospital, and the upcoming summer picnic. 10. Reports of Members of Council Bell: Councillor Bell enquired about Poop and Scoop signs in downtown Chesley, Hammell: Councillor Hammell announced that the Recreation Advisory Committee as their recent meeting recommended proceeding with the lighting and solar panels for the three arenas, noting that a report will be forthcoming to council for consideration. Kerr: Councillor Kerr announced that he had attended the Source Water Protection meeting. Councillor Kerr left the meeting at 1:48 p.m. Steinacker: Councillor Steinacker advised that he will be attending the Accommodation Review Committee meeting tonight in Walkerton. Page 6 of 7

7 Mayor Eagleson: Mayor Eagleson updated council regarding his meeting schedule and events noting that he had attended a SMART meeting last week. 11. Health and Safety 12. Other Business 13. By law(s): 13.1 By law No Zoning By law Amendment Chesley Medical Clinic Expansion This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. 14. Resolution to Move into Closed Session and General Nature Thereof: The Mayor advised that Council will go into closed session at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing labour relation or employee negotiations. does now go into closed session to discuss an item(s) which relates to: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee; Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of real property. Labour relations or employee negotiations; Staff authorized to Remain: Clerk, Treasurer, Chief Building Official Carried Resolution # Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session Council arose from closed session and the regular session resumed at 3:11 p.m. The Mayor confirmed that Council discussed only those matters identified in the motion above. 16. Adoption of Recommendations Arising from Closed Session None 17. Adjournment That the meeting be adjourned to the call of the Mayor. Carried Resolution # The meeting was adjourned at 3:12 p.m. Original Signed by Paul Eagleson, Mayor Original Signed by Peggy Rouse, Clerk Page 7 of 7