Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. Regular Council Minutes Monday, June 2, 2008 Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office 6:30 P.M.

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1 1 Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc Regular Council Minutes Monday, June 2, 2008 Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office 6:30 P.M. 1. Roll Call. Cell Phones/Pagers Off All members of Council are present with the exception of Deputy-Mayor Vanderheyden and Councillors Gysbers and Dausett who are absent with Notice. Staff: Jim Fairlie, Chief Administrative Officer Angela Toth, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest None. 3. In-Camera Matters Moved by Councillors Brennan and Pelkman: THAT: Council move In-Camera to discuss legal, property and personal matters. Matters relating to legal, property and personal matters were discussed. Moved by Councillors Richards and Baker: THAT: Council concludes the In-Camera session and moves to Open Council. Open Council 7:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call. Cell Phones/Pagers Off All members of Council are present with the exception of Deputy-Mayor Vanderheyden and Councillor Gysbers who are absent with Notice. Also Present: Jim Fairlie, Chief Administrative Officer Angela Toth, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Mary Weber, Assistant to Corporate Services/Deputy-Clerk Paul Hicks, Planner George Sinker, Public Meeting 1 and 2 Jane McPherson, DFS/Treasurer Christene Scrimgeour, Municipal Auditor Neil Paton Glenn Houghton, Strathroy Age Dispatch Jennifer Goss, MYFM Radio Council Minutes June 2,

2 2 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest None. 3. Approval of Minutes Moved by Councillors Richards and Pelkman: THAT: the following minutes be approved as written. a.) Regular Council Minutes May 20, Public Meetings a.) Public Meeting No. 1 Motion to Open Applicant: Bonduelle Canada Incorporated Moved by Councillors Dausett and Pardy: THAT: Public Meeting No. 1 for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 50-77, Zoning Bylaw of the former Town of Strathroy, for property located at 150 Fraser Street, Strathroy, applicant Bonduelle Canada, be hereby opened. 1. Purpose for the Meeting To consider a Rezoning Application, re 150 Fraser Street, Strathroy. The purpose of this application is to rezone a building lot to permit the construction of single detached dwelling and to recognize a reduced side-yard setback. The rezoning is a condition of a consent. The subject property is located at the intersection of Fraser and Ellor Streets in Strathroy. The property is the former Sprucedale Lodge Retirement Home. The property is designated Residential in the Official Plan and zoned a combination of Residential First Density (R1) and Residential Third Density (R3) in the Zoning Bylaw. The applicant applied for, and received, approval for consent to create a vacant residential building lot in March This area of the property was formerly occupied by part of the Sprucedale Lodge which was demolished. It is the intention of the applicants that this vacant lot be used for a single detached dwelling. A report from Planner Paul Hicks was provided. Mr. George Sinker, applicant s Solicitor, was available for any questions. 2. Comments in support of this zoning amendment None. 3. Comments in opposition of this zoning amendment None. 4. Questions or comments from members of Council None. 5. Decision. Moved by Councillors Pelkman and Brennan: THAT: the application to rezone lands on Part of Lot 9, Plan 244 and Part of Part 1, RP 33R-16650, 150 Fraser Street, Strathroy from Council Minutes June 2,

3 3 Residential First Density (R1) to a site specific Residential First Density (R1-31) and a site-specific Residential Third Density (R3) to permit the construction of single detached dwelling and to recognize a reduced side-yard setback be approved, and that the bylaw be referred to the Bylaws section of this evening for approval. 6. Motion to Close Public Meeting. Moved by Councillors Pelkman and Brennan: THAT: Public Meeting No. 1 for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 50-77, Zoning Bylaw of the former Town of Strathroy, for property located at 150 Fraser Street, Strathroy, applicant Bonduelle Canada, be hereby closed. b.) Public Meeting No. 2 Motion to Open Applicant: James and Susan Looman Moved by Councillors Baker and Pelkman: THAT: Public Meeting No. 2 for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 12-87, Zoning Bylaw of the former Township of Caradoc, for property located at 9221 Hickory Drive, applicant James and Susan Looman, be hereby opened. 1. Purpose for the Meeting To consider a Rezoning Application, re 9221 Hickory Drive. The purpose of this application is to rezone lands to prohibit any new residential uses on the property. The rezoning is a condition of consent. The subject property is a 38.3 ha (94.6 acre) parcel located on Hickory Drive north of Hwy. 402 in the former Township of Caradoc. The lands are designated Agricultural in the Official Plan and zoned Agricultural (A) in the Zoning Bylaw. The applicant applied for, and received in May, a consent to sever a new lot of approximately 0.5 ha (1.3 acres) occupied by a single detached dwelling. A report from Planner Paul Hicks was provided. Mr. George Sinker, applicant s Solicitor, was available for any questions. 2. Comments in support of this zoning amendment None. 3. Comments in opposition of this zoning amendment None. 4. Questions or comments from members of Council None. 5. Decision Moved by Councillors Pardy and Richards: THAT: the application to rezone lands on Part of Lot 22, Con 10, Township of Caradoc, known municipally as 9221 Hickory Drive, from Agricultural (A) to a site-specific Agricultural (A-84) to prohibit and residential use on the property be approved, and that the bylaw be referred to the Bylaws section of this evening for approval. Council Minutes June 2,

4 6. Motion to Close Public Meeting. Moved by Councillors Pelkman and Dausett: THAT: Public Meeting No. 2 for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 12-87, Zoning Bylaw of the former Township of Caradoc, for property located at 9221 Hickory Drive, applicant James and Susan Looman, be hereby closed. 4 c.) Public Meeting No. 3 Motion to Open Applicant: Thomas Whittington Moved by Councillors Pelkman and Pardy: THAT: Public Meeting No. 3 for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 50-77, Zoning Bylaw of the former Town of Strathroy, for property located on Wright Street, Strathroy, applicant Thomas Whittington, be hereby opened. 1. Purpose for the Meeting To consider a Rezoning Application, re Wright Street, Strathroy. The purpose of this application is to rezone land to permit the subject lands to be used as a contractor s yard with an accessory retail use. The subject lands are located at the bend in Wright Street in Strathroy. They are designated Industrial in the Official Plan and zoned Suburban Industrial (M3) in the Zoning Bylaw. The applicant is seeking permission to use the lands as part of his landscaping business with an accessory retail function. The applicant currently operates a landscaping business in Strathroy and is seeking to relocate this business to the Industrial Park. It is proposed that the applicant s operation would occupy 0.4 ha (1 acre) of land. According to the applicant the property would be used to as the base of operations (i.e. office space, contractor s yard, storage of material and equipment) a portion of his business may include the occasional retail sale of plants/trees and landscaping material from that location. A report from Planner Paul Hicks was provided. 2. Comments in support of this zoning amendment None. 3. Comments in opposition of this zoning amendment None. 4. Questions or comments from members of Council None. 5. Decision Moved by Councillors Pardy and Brennan: THAT: the application to rezone lands on Part of Lots 22 and 23, Con 2 South of Egermont Road and Parts 1 and 2 of RP 33R-14317, from Suburban Industrial (M3) to a site-specific Suburban Industrial (M3-5) to permit the subject lands to be used as a contractor s yard with an accessory retail use be approved, and that the bylaw be referred to the Bylaws section of this evening for approval. Council Minutes June 2,

5 6. Motion to Close Public Meeting. Moved by Councillors Pelkman and Baker: THAT: Public Meeting No. 3 for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 50-77, Zoning Bylaw of the former Town of Strathroy, for property located on Wright Street, Strathroy, applicant Thomas Whittington, be hereby closed. 5. Presentations, Delegations & Petitions a.) Presentation Christene Scrimgeour Financial Report Moved by Councillors Richardson and Pelkman: THAT: the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc consolidated Financial Report as of December 31, 2007 be approved as presented by Christene Scrimgeour, Municipal Auditor. 6. Communications a.) Sudbury Mine Mill and Smelter Workers Local 598 Re: Requesting support in Legislating changes governing harassment and violence in the Workplace Moved by Councillors Pardy and Brennan: THAT: the communication received from Sudbury Mine Mill and Smelter Workers Local 598 reference to legislating changes governing harassment and violence in the workplace be received and filed. Items 1 5 are provided for the information of Council: 1.) Doug and Marion Bike Sales & Repairs Re: Thank you note 2.) Pat McNally, Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System Re: American Public Works Association 2008 Management Innovation Award for the Drinking Water Quality Management System Announcement 3.) Marcia Frosst, Administrator, Southwest Middlesex Health Centre Re: Health Centre Open House June 11, ) Richard Todd, Middlesex Community Living Re: Thank you re 2008 Mayor s Breakfast 5.) Pamela Musgrave, Manager of Revenue Development Ontario & Nunavut Region Re: Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Department raised $13, during Muscular Dystrophy Canada Fundraiser Council Minutes June 2,

6 6 7. Unfinished Business None. 8. Reports from Departments a.) Paul Hicks, Planner Re: Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan, Request for the Extension of the Strathroy Urban Boundary, Bethel Baptist Church Moved by Councillors Brennan and Pelkman: THAT: Council hereby endorses the requested change to the proposed re-designation of lands to be included in the urban boundary of Strathroy as adopted by Council in April 2006, and described in Justification Report prepared by Planning & Engineering Initiatives dated April 24, 2008, and Furthermore Council hereby directs the Planner to advise the County of Middlesex as such, and request that the County takes this resolution into consideration in any further review of the urban boundary as adopted by Council. 9. Committee Reports Moved by Councillors Richards and Pelkman: THAT: the following Committee Reports be received and filed. a.) Committee of Adjustment May 6, 2008 b.) Municipality, B.I.A. and Chamber April 22, 2008 c.) Police Services Reports 1. Monthly Activity Report April Platoon 2008 Jan to Apr Criminal Investigations/Identification 2008 Jan to Apr Community Services Report April 2008 Moved by Councillors Pardy and Dausett: THAT: the following Committee Reports be received and filed and that Council concurs with the Committee recommendations. d.) Information Technology May 27, Reading of Bylaws Moved by Councillors Dausett and Baker: THAT: the following Bylaw be given first, second and third and final reading. a.) Bylaw No A Bylaw to authorize the execution of an About Face Façade Improvement Grant Agreement between the Municipality of Strathroy- Caradoc and Maria Lusia Ataide and Jose Desouza Ataide Council Minutes June 2,

7 Moved by Councillors Richards and Brennan: THAT: the following Bylaw be given first, second and third and final reading. b.) Bylaw No A Bylaw to amend Bylaw No , Zoning Bylaw of the former Town of Strathroy re 150 Fraser St Moved by Councillors Pelkman and Baker: THAT: the following Bylaw be given first, second and third and final reading. c.) Bylaw No A Bylaw to amend Bylaw No , Zoning Bylaw of the former Township of Caradoc re 9221 Hickory Drive Moved by Councillors Pardy and Richards: THAT: the following Bylaw be given first, second and third and final reading. d.) Bylaw No A Bylaw to amend Bylaw No , Zoning Bylaw of the former Town of Strathroy re Whittington on Wright Street 11. New Business Mayor Veale 7 Moved by Councillors Brennan and Pardy: THAT: WHEREAS this Council deems the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital to be a vital and significant link in the success and growth of this community; AND WHEREAS that perspective is shared by business and commerce in the community; AND WHEREAS there is a community desire that SMGH should be permitted to grow at a pace similar to that of the community; AND WHEREAS the community is concerned that a current budget deficit may lead to a reduction of health service at SMGH; NOW THEREFORE, this Council wants to acknowledge its support of SMGH and its Board in their endeavor to maintain vital existing and expanding health services at the hospital, AND that the Minister of Health and Long-term Care and the Southwest LHIN be encouraged to consider the adequate funding of hospitals in small rural communities not only as an issue of the funding of health services, but also that of supporting and enhancing economic development that is critical to the well-being of rural Ontario. 12. County Council Report Mayor Veale highlighted on County Council matters. The rebuilding that is going on in the Council Chambers and the new parking facilities are running on schedule. Council Minutes June 2,

8 8 13. Enquiries or Comments by Members Councillor Pelkman: The budget process was done very smoothly, members were kept up todate and the process seemed to flow very well. Recognition needs to go to the Finance Committee members. Councillor Pardy: In Ward 2 the tar and chip program should be completed shortly. Councillor Baker: Looking forward to this coming Friday evening, will be participating in the Relay for Life being held at the Gemini. Thank you to all for your support. Councillor Dausett: Attended the official opening of the Fun Fair at Caradoc Central School. Congratulations to the Home and School Council. Councillor Brennan: Nice to see the pavement markings being put down. Mayor Veale: attending the truck show at Walkerton and will be looking for a new line painter. impressed with how the budget process went, everyone working together. Canada Day, July 1 st for Mount Brydges, Tri-Township is holding it in Delaware this year, parade and fireworks. 14. Schedule of Meetings o Regular Council Meeting, June 16, 2008 o Regular Council Meeting, July 7, Adjournment On a motion by Councillor Dausett and Richards the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Clerk Council Minutes June 2,