July 4, 2006

TOWNSHIP OF McKELLAR

Council Meeting Minutes July 4, 2006

Present: Reeve David Moore and Councillors Gerald Bell, Leonard Brown, Jury Naklowych and Debbie Zulak

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer, Shawn Boggs

Moved by: Gerald Bell

Seconded by: Debbie Zulak

06-164 That the Township of McKellar accept the minutes of the June 19, 2006 Council meeting as circulated.

Carried

Visitors: Mr. Peter Good and Ms. Krista Nozak representing the Manitouwabing Lake Community Association were present to review with Council the Association's water testing program on Lake Manitouwabing under the Ministry of the Environment Lake Partner Program. Ms. Nozak stated that the Ministry of Environment program does not cover the cost of E.coli testing and requested that Council consider financially assisting the Association. Boating safety on the lake was also discussed. Council stated that the Ontario Provincial Police has responsibility for enforcement on the lake and that they should be contacted when there is an issue. Reeve Moore thanked Mr. Good and Ms. Nozak for attending.

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Debbie Zulak

06-165 That the Township of McKellar approve General Government Voucher #6 in the amount of $384,740.76 as follows:

General Government 24,583.61

Waste Services 23,129.41

Ambulance 10,461.85

Police Services 8,130.00

School Boards 304,578.80

Fire Department 8,610.87

Recreation 2,997.78

Community Centre 2,248.44

Carried

Moved by: Gerald Bell

Seconded by: Leonard Brown

06-166 That the Township of McKellar approve Road Voucher #6 in the amount of $77,280.77.

Carried

Moved by: Leonard Brown

Seconded by: Debbie Zulak

06-167 That the Township of McKellar accept the quote of Bay Area Electric Co. Ltd. in the amount of $12,697.40 plus GST for the supply and installation of a water purification system as per quote and specifications.

Carried

Moved by: Gerald Bell

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

06-168 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Municipality of Clarington's resolution urging "the Government of Ontario to

a) provide adequate funding under the Clean Water Act to land owners;

b) review the implementation strategy with and to the satisfaction of the commodity groups and the AMO before it is included in the regulations;

c) transfer adequate funds to the municipalities for the implementation."

Carried

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Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Leonard Brown

06-169 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Regional Municipality of York's resolution urging the Government of Ontario and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to take immediate action to:

"1. devote more resources to manage the increase in the numbers of International Medical Graduates applying to the IMG Program

2. take action to make the temporary/pilot IMG program permanent and self-sufficient

3. prevent delays and remove barriers to the assessment of experienced internationally - trained physicians through the RPA program so that they practice in Ontario without unnecessary delays."

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Leonard Brown

06-170 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands' resolution requesting "that the Provincial Government not implement the recommendation of the Watertight Report to create an Ontario Water Board or transfer jurisdiction of water and wastewater to Regional Municipalities."

Carried

Moved by: Gerald Bell

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

06-171 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus and the Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus resolution petitioning the Minister of Labour "to amend Ontario Regulation 285/01 to include a full exemption from Part VII of the Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended, for paramedics in the employment of municipalities, other service delivery agents or delegates across the Province of Ontario."

Carried

Moved by: Gerald Bell

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

06-172 That the Township of McKellar authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute the attached site plan amendment agreement with Henry and Bonnie Beier, 581 Centre Road.

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Leonard Brown

06-173 That the Township of McKellar deny application for consent, file No. B19/2006 (Ridge at Manitou) due to Official Plan and Zoning By-law non-conformity.

Carried

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Gerald Bell

06-174 That the Township of McKellar approve application for consent, file No. B256/2006 (Brisbin) subject to the various agency approvals and Lot 2 and Lot 1 on Plan 42M-550 being deemed not to be lots on a plan of subdivision such that the severed and retained lots

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are merged with the abutting lands and the existing dwelling being either converted to an accessory building, sleeping cabin or demolished. All provisions of Zoning By-law No. 95-12 as amended to be adhered to. Applicant to deed to the municipality that portion of land 10 metres from the centre line of the road allowance as it abuts the proposed retained and severed parcels should a survey reveal an encroachment.

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Leonard Brown

06-175 That the Township of McKellar approve application for consent, file No. B26/2006 (Fawcett) subject to the various commenting agency approvals. The Planning Board is put on notice that the concession allowance fronting the severed parcel is not a Township maintained roadway.

Carried

Moved by: Gerald Bell

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

06-176 That the Township of McKellar hire Paul Forth, OLS to mark out and survey the remainder of Lakeview Cemetery as per quote.

Carried

Moved by: Leonard Brown

Seconded by: Debbie Zulak

06-177 That the Township of McKellar accept the quote of L.U. Maughan Company in the amount of $1, 750.00 to survey the west limit of Catherine Street and to prepare a Reference Plan for the bridge abutment as per quote.

Carried

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Leonard Brown

06-178 That the Township of McKellar accept the estimate of L.U. Maughan Company, not to exceed $5,975.00, to locate the centre of unopened road allowance along Concession B, Lots 21, 22 and 23 as it abuts Lots 26, Concession 11 and Lots 25, Concession 12 and Concession line between Lots 23 and 24, Concession B. Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer payment from the Parkland account for trail development.

Carried

Moved by: Gerald Bell

Seconded by: Leonard Brown

06-179 That the Township of McKellar adjourn to meet again on July 17, 2006 or at the call of the Reeve. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.

Carried

 

 

 

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