MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE

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1 MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE Council Meeting - Monday, November 10 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, November 10 th, 2014 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 V. Weppler, Works Department David Hunks, Treasurer A. McArthur, Facilities, Parks and Recreation Department 1. Adoption of Agenda Moved by: Councillor Bell Seconded by: Councillor Hammell That the agenda for the Council Meeting of November 10 th, 2014 be received and adopted, as distributed by the Clerk. Carried Resolution # Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest by Members of the Committee under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act at this time. At this time, the Mayor asked Council and the public that was present to stand and observe a moment of silent in honour of Remembrance Day tomorrow. Following the Moment of Silent, the Mayor recited In Flanders Field. 3. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) 3.1 Regular Council Meeting C# held October 14 th, 2014

2 That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Session C#19-14 held Tuesday, October 14 th, 2014, as circulated. Carried Resolution # Business Arising from the Minutes 4.1 Notice of Motion Contract Animal Control Officer Moved by: Councillor Hammell That the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie give sixty (60) days notice to Cheryl Roberts of its intention to terminate their contact with her; and That Staff (Building Official) contact and inquire with neighbouring municipalities and request the possibility of: 1) temporarily providing Animal Control; 2) long term shared services/staff and prepare a report for next meeting. Mayor Eagleson requested a recorded vote. MEMBER YEA NAY Councillor Bell Councillor Dudgeon Councillor Hammell Councillor Kerr Councillor Steinacker Deputy Mayor Davis Mayor Eagleson TOTALS 4 3 Carried Resolution # Public Meeting(s) 5.1 Proposed Local Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment AEOPA & Z Plan 73, Part Lot 28 and Part Lot 35 (Chesley) The Mayor called the public meeting to order. He stated the purpose of the public meeting was to consider the proposed Local Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. Jacob Van Dorp, Planner for the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, provided an outline of the application for a Local Official Plan Amendment and a zoning by-law amendment owned by Ann Geertsma and Jeff Rolls for properties known as Plan 73, Part Lot 38 and Part Lot 35 (Chesley), to allow the conversation of the property known as Dawson House to an entirely residential use, in the form of apartments. The proposal is to provide for multi-residential uses while maintaining the ability to use the property for commercial uses in the future. The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Mr. Van Dorp reviewed the contents of Staff Report AEOPA #8 and Z and the recommendation from the Planning Staff. Mr. Van Dorp noted that there has been no written comment from property owners that were circulated and that there had been comments received from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, noting that there are no natural hazards or significant natural heritage features on the property and they had no objections to the proposal. Comments from municipal staff addressed that some parking relief will need to be required which may be addressed through cash in lieu of parking by providing parking on another property in a municipal lot on an as needed basis. The Mayor said if attendees wished to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment or of further proceedings regarding the amendment a Page 2 of 9

3 written request needed to be made to the Municipality by signing the form provided. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to make oral or written submissions either in favour or opposed to the proposed for the Official Plan amendment and the Zoning By-law Amendment. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Eagleson declared the public meeting closed. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Bell Seconded by: Councillor Hammell 1) That Council receive the Staff report for Local Official Plan Amendment # 8 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Geertsma) for the property described as Plan 73, Part Lot28 and Part Lot 35 (Chesley), Municipality of Arran-Elderslie; 2) That the application for Local Official Plan Amendment #8 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Geertsma) for the property described as Plan 73, Part Lot 38 and Part Lot 35 (Chesley) be approved; and 3) That the necessary by-laws be prepared. Carried Resolution # Zoning By-law Amendment Z Concession A Lot 20 (Arran) The Mayor called the public meeting to order. He stated the purpose of the public meeting was to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment. Jacob Van Dorp, Planner for the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, provided an outline of the application for a zoning by-law amendment owned by Sandra Reid for properties known as Concession A, Lot 20 (Arran), to implement conditions of a related severance application B , which proposes to sever a dwelling as surplus to a farming operation and retain the farmland. The zoning amendment would prohibit a residential use on the farmland and recognize lot deficiencies on the severed residential lot. Mr. Van Dorp reviewed the contents of Staff Report Z and the recommendation from the Planning Staff. Mr. Van Dorp noted that there has been no written comment from property owners that were circulated and that there had been comments received from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, noting that that portions of the property were in their regulated area, but provided the EP area did not change, they had no objection to the proposal. The Mayor said if attendees wished to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment or of further proceedings regarding the amendment a written request needed to be made to the Municipality by signing the form provided. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to make oral or written submissions either in favour or opposed to the proposed for the property owners were present and available to answer questions from Council and the public. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Eagleson declared the public meeting closed. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following Page 3 of 9

4 resolution: Moved by: Councillor Hammell Seconded by: Councillor Bell 1) That Council receive the Staff report for Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Reid) for the property described as Concession A Lot 20 (Arran), Municipality of Arran-Elderslie; 2) That the application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z (Reid) for the property described as Concession A Lot 20 (Arran) be approved; and 3) That the necessary by-law be prepared. Carried Resolution # Minor Variance A Part 1 Plan 3R5003, Lt 2 Plan 255, Subdivision of Lot 10 East Side of Duke Street South (Paisley) The Mayor called the public meeting to order. He stated the purpose of the public meeting was to consider a minor variance application. Jacob Van Dorp, Planner for the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, provided an outline of the application for a minor variance for property known as Part 1 Plan 3R5003, Lt 2 Plan 255, Subdivision of Lot 10 East Side of Duke Street South, former Village of Paisley, and municipally known as 171 Balaklava Street, to Section (Low Density Multiple Residential frontage) of the Municipality of Arran- Elderslie Comprehensive Zoning By-law The purpose of the application is to facilitate a severance between two (2) existing semi-detached dwelling units, recommending that the committee grant the minor variance. The applicant was present and available to answer questions. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to make oral or written submissions either in favour or opposed to the proposed application. There were three (3) persons in attendance. No one came forward. Subsequent to discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Kerr Whereas, The Planning Department recommends that the Minor Variance Application A satisfies the policies for a minor variance to a required frontage; therefore That Minor Variance Application A be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) That the severance of the property be carried out in accordance with the site plan shown as shown on Schedule A, attached to and forming part of the decision; and 2) That the variance granted by this decision applies only to the development as shown on Schedule A, attached to and forming part of this decision. Carried Resolution # Presentation(s) None 7. Delegation(s) 7.1 Mary Kay Ramer, Program Coordinator, Bruce County, Victim Services Bruce-Grey-Perth Mary Kay Ramer, Program Coordinator Bruce County, Victim Services Bruce-Grey-Perth, addressed Council, providing information about this organization, noting that they are a non-profit, charitable organization funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General Page 4 of 9

5 Victim Justice Fund (VJF). The VJF is legislated funds, through the Victims Bill of Rights, held to meet the needs of victims and is funded through Victim Find Surcharges laid in criminal offenses. The Bruce- Grey-Perth provides 24/7 services which covers 11,000 square kilometres, nine (9) police services and twenty-three (23) municipalities. Victim Services Bruce-Grey-Perth consist of seven (7) Full-Time staff, four (4) after hours shift coordinators covering eleven (11) offices in Bruce, Grey and Perth Counties, noting that there is a Victim Service Organization in every community across the Province of Ontario. Ms. Ramer answered questions from members of Council. 8. Correspondence 8.1 Requiring Action None 8.2 For Information Subsequent to discussion, Council passed the following resolution: That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie receives, notes and files correspondence on the Council Agenda for information purposes. Carried Resolution # Events/Notices Young Bridges Replacement Notice of Study Completion and Notice of Public Meeting #2 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment 9. Staff Reports 9.1 Clerk-Administrator Peggy Rouse None 9.2 Treasurer David Hunks Accounts Payable Voucher # D. Hunks, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: That Accounts Payable Voucher # dated November 6 th, 2014 in the amount of $ 948, be approved for payment as submitted by the Treasurer. Carried Resolution # SRFIN January to September Revenue and Expenses D. Hunks, Treasurer, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: That SRFIN be received 2014 January to September Revenue and Expenses. Carried Resolution # Works Manager Vernon Weppler SRW Snow Removal on Sidewalks Village of Tara V. Weppler, Works Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Page 5 of 9

6 Whereas, the hiring of contractor to supply snow blower including operator to remove snow off of the sidewalk along Yonge Street in the Village of Tara has been recommended by the Works Manager in Report SRW.14.42; therefore 1) That SRW Snow Removal on Sidewalks Village of Tara be received; 2) That Council accept the contract price from Doug Trelford in the amount of $ per trip including snow blower and operator for snow removal from the sidewalks on the west side of Yonge Street from the unopened road allowance south of 52 Union Street to the Sauble River Bridge in the Village of Tara, for the 2014/2015 Winter Season. Carried Resolution # SRW Authorize Purchase Used One Ton Truck and New Aluminum Dump Box V. Weppler, Works Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis Seconded by: Councillor Bell Whereas, the purchase of one (1) used one ton truck and the purchase of one (1) aluminum dump box has been recommended by the Works Manager in Report SRW.14.43; therefore 1) That SRW Authorize Purchase Used One Ton Truck and New Aluminum Dump Box be received; 2) That Council authorize the purchase of one (1) used one ton truck from Haberer s Vault Works in the amount of $ 10, (uncertified); and 3) That Council authorize the purchase and installation of one (1) aluminum dump box from R Nobles & Sons in the amount of $ 11, (excluding applicable taxes), being financed from Account Number (Vehicle and Equipment/One Ton Truck (Used)/Materials). Carried Resolution # A recess was held at this time (10:27 a.m. 10:41 a.m.). 9.4 Building Department None 9.5 Recreation Department Ann McArthur SRREC Purchase Playground Equipment Chesley Community Park A. McArthur, Facilities, Parks & Recreation Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Hammell Seconded by: Councillor Bell Whereas, the purchase and installation of new playground equipment at the Chesley Community Park has been recommended by the Facilities, Parks & Recreation Manager in Report SRREC.14.20; therefore 1) That SRREC Purchase of Playground Equipment Chesley Community Park be received; and 2) That Council authorizes the purchase and installation of playground equipment from Henderson Playgrounds for the Chesley Community Park in the amount of $ 24, Page 6 of 9

7 (excluding applicable taxes), being financed from the following accounts: Recreation-Playground Equipment Material Recreation-CIIF Project-Chesley Carried Resolution # SRREC Tender for Supply and Delivery of Propane 2014/2015 Heating Season A. McArthur, Facilities, Parks & Recreation Manager, responded to questions from Members of Council. Subsequent to further discussion, Council passed the following resolution: Moved by: Councillor Hammell Seconded by: Councillor Bell 1) That SRREC Tender for Supply and Delivery of Propane be received; and 2) That Staff is directed to sign the Guaranteed Price Program Agreement with Sparlings Propane for the 2014/2015 Heating Season (defined as the period starting November 1 st and ending April 30 th of each year) with at the price of $0.446 per litre. Carried Resolution # Fire Departments None 9.7 Planning Department Jacob Van Dorp None 10. Reports of Members of Council Bell: Councillor Bell advised that he had attended the BASWR meeting since the last meeting of Council. Hammell: Councillor Hammell advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Kerr: Councillor Kerr advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Steinacker: Councillor Steinacker advised that he will be attending the Tara-Arran Fire Department Christmas party. Dudgeon: Councillor Dudgeon advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Deputy Mayor Davis: Deputy Mayor Davis advised that he had nothing additional to report that has not already been discussed. Mayor Eagleson: Mayor Eagleson updated council regarding his meeting schedule and events since the last council meeting, providing Council with an update on the Natural Gas Pipeline proposal. 11. Health and Safety 11.1 Meeting Minutes September 25 th, 2014 Subsequent to discussion, Council passed the following resolution: That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Page 7 of 9

8 receives the minutes of the Health and Safety Committee Meeting held September 25 th, 2014, as circulated. Carried Resolution # Other Business None 13. Notice of Motion None 14. By-law(s) Local Official Plan Amendment AEOPA # 7 - Healy That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 7 to the Official Plan for the Urban Areas of Chesley, Paisley and Tara/Invermay by D arcy Healy c/o Stephen Cobean for lands described as Concession 8 Part Lot 29 (Arran). Carried Resolution # 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 # Zoning By-law Amendment Z Healy 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 36-09, as amended (Being a Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie) re: Concession 8 Part Lot 29 (Arran). Carried Resolution # 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 # Resolution to Move into Closed Session and General Nature Thereof The Mayor advised that Council will go into closed session at 11:47 p.m. for the purpose of matters identified in the motion below. Moved by: Councillor Kerr Seconded by: Councillor Dudgeon That Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie 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 employees; (Chief Building Official) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Johnston) Staff authorized to Remain: Clerk Carried Resolution # Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session Council arose from closed session and the regular session resumed at 12:25 p.m. The Mayor confirmed that Council discussed only those matters identified in the motion above. Page 8 of 9

9 17. Adoption of Recommendations Arising from Closed Session Moved by: Councillor Kerr That Council adopt the direction from the Closed Session. Carried Resolution # Confirming By-law By-law Confirming By-law Seconded by: Councillor Dudgeon That By-law No be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the council meeting of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie held November 10 th, Carried Resolution # Seconded by: Councillor Dudgeon 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 # Adjournment Moved by: Councillor Bell Seconded by: Councillor Hammell That the meeting be adjourned to the call of the Mayor. Carried Resolution # The meeting was adjourned at 12:38 p.m. Original Signed by Paul Eagleson, Mayor Original Signed by Peggy Rouse, Clerk Page 9 of 9