MINUTES Thursday, June 18, 2015

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1 The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council Meeting MINUTES Thursday, June 18, 2015 Members in Attendance: Absent: Other Persons / Delegations: CALL TO ORDER Reeve Carol Moffatt Deputy-Reeve Liz Danielsen Councillor Lisa Barry Councillor Brian Lynch Councillor Marlene Kyle Angie Bird, CAO-Clerk Tammy McKelvey, Treasurer-Deputy Clerk Mike Thomas, Manager of Operations Dave Drobitch, Parks, Recreation & Trails Manager Mike Cavanagh, Fire Chief Cam Loucks, Airport Manager Kim Horrigan, Planner Gregg Anderson, Ethosolar Greg Corbett, Planscape Elizabeth Bate, Minden Times Autumn Smith, The Moose Lisa Harrison, Highlander Reeve Moffatt called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest at this meeting. ADOPTION OF MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated June 4, 2015 as circulated. PUBLIC MEETING None. DELEGATIONS Mr. Gregg Anderson presented on behalf of Ethosolar. Seconded by: Councillor Marlene Kyle WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0.

2 AND WHEREAS Conergy 1 LP (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a Ground Mount Solar Project (the "Project") on 1019 Nordic Inn Road, Hwy. 35 Dorset, ON P0A 1E0 in the Township of Algonquin Highlands under the province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of local municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project, or for any other purpose. BUILDING AND BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT BUSINESS None. PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS BUSINESS Trails Report PRT regarding Monthly Activities submitted by Dave Drobitch and dated June 18, Trails Report PRT regarding the Proposed Trails Act Response submitted by Dave Drobitch and dated June 18, 2015; AND THAT Council concurs with the recommendations made in the said report and supports a letter to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport as provided under the Ontario Environmental Registry's Public Consultation Process and due by June 26, Trails Report PRT regarding the Livestreaming Webcams RFP Results submitted by Dave Drobitch and dated June 18, 2015; AND THAT RFP PRT is hereby cancelled based on a lack of response; AND FINALLY THAT Council directs staff to take a phased approach to the project including the purchase and installation of equipment and "go live" steps to establish webcams at the Haliburton-Stanhope Airport and the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower. Trails Report PRT regarding the New Horizons for Seniors Program submitted by Dave Drobitch and dated June 18, 2015;

3 AND THAT Council supports the submission of an application under the New Horizons for Seniors Program, due June 10, 2015, in the amount of $35, including a $10, municipal contribution for upgrades to the Dorset Recreation Fitness Facility which will enable seniors to have year-round access to fitness equipment thereby promoting overall health, quality of life, opportunities for social gathering and inclusion, and opportunities to promote health and fitness within the community. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Oxtongue Lake Community Centre Meeting Minutes dated May 25, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Dorset Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes dated May 26, BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and CAO/Clerk to sign a funding agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands and the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry with respect to the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, as amended and Schedule A attached hereto be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed. PUBLIC WORKS BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law being a by-law to permit all-terrain, multi-purpose off-highway utility and recreation off-highway vehicles (Off-Road Vehicles) on the shoulder of all municipal roads in accordance with the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended and the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, Section 191.8, as amended; AND THAT By-Law 04-7 is hereby repealed effective July 1, 2015 and that the provisions of this by-law shall come into force and effect on the same day be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed. FIRE SERVICES BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby acknowledges receipt of Fire Services Report FD regarding Monthly Activities submitted by Mike Cavanagh and dated June 9, AIRPORT BUSINESS Seconded by: Liz Danielsen

4 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby acknowledges receipt of Airport Report AP regarding Monthly Activities submitted by Cam Loucks and dated June 10, ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby acknowledges receipt of Treasury Report TT regarding Tax Sales Surplus Funds - Reserve Transfer, submitted by Tammy McKelvey and dated June 9, 2015; AND THAT Council authorizes the transfer of the net Tax Sale surplus funds received in 2015 to the Working Funds Reserve to be applied towards the borrowing for the Airport Development Project. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby acknowledges receipt of Treasury Report TT regarding Tax Write Offs submitted by Kathy Daniels and dated June 18, 2015; AND THAT Council approves the tax write offs as detailed in the said report and in accordance with Sec.'s 357/358/359 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O as amended totaling $2, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby appoints Mr. Curtis Eastmure/Planned Benefits Inc. as the Township's new Agent of Record for our Group Benefits program. PLANNING BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT further to a presentation made by Soventix Canada Inc., now known as Highlands Solar LP on May 21, 2015 requesting Council's support for two ground mount solar project applications in the geographic Township of Stanhope, in the Township of Algonquin Highlands under the Province's FIT Program Council hereby supports the passing of the requested amended Municipal Support Resolutions for Project Site ID MH1 and Project Site ID MH4 with a commitment from Highlands Solar LP to a broader public consultation process for both projects, to include property owners on the west side of Boshkung Lake. WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0. AND WHEREAS Highlands Solar LP (the "Applicant" proposes to construct and operate a Ground Mount Solar Project (the "Project") on Pt Lots 12 and 13 Concessions 5 and 6, geographic Township of Stanhope, in the Township of Algonquin Highlands under the province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of local municipalities will be awarded Priority

5 Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project, or for any other purpose. WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0. AND WHEREAS Highlands Solar LP (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a Ground Mount Solar Project (the "Project") on 1075 Senitt Hill Drive, geographic Township of Stanhope in the Township of Algonquin Highlands under the province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of local municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project, or for any other purpose. GENERAL BUSINESS None. IN-CAMERA MEETING BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby adjourns the regular meeting at 11:06 a.m. to proceed into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters: 1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employees in accordance with Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001; 2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality in accordance with Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby adjourns the closed session at 11:38 a.m. and reconvenes the regular meeting of Council.

6 CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW Seconded by: Councillor Marlene Kyle BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held June 18, 2015 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed. ADJOURNMENT BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby adjourns its regular meeting at 11:40 a.m. Certified Correct Seal Reeve Carol Moffatt CAO/Clerk Angie Bird