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October 23rd, 2015 Council Minutes
M I N U T E S (*Revised)
Gary French - Ward 3 (*took his seat at 9:30 a.m. and left the meeting at 10:50 a.m.)
Councillors: Peter Frost - Ward 2
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the October 23rd, 2015 Council Agenda be approved as amended.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 18th, 2015, be approved.
1484 Georgian Bay Water, Harrison
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of a portion of the original shore road allowance fronting 1484 Georgian Bay Water, shown as Part 2 on Plan 42R-9926, and subject to a deeming by-law being registered against the applicants’ property, thereby allowing the portions to merge on title.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of a portion of the original shore road allowance as shown in the application submitted by John Jackson, Planner, and subject to the Township retaining ownership of the shore road allowance fronting the area of Type 1 fish habitat and on which the portage area into the adjacent small bay is located.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of a portion of the original concession road allowance as shown in the application submitted by John Jackson, Planner, and subject to the applicant paying fair market value for the concession road allowance as determined by a certified real estate appraiser.
6. REPORT OF TASK FORCES/COMMITTEES - PLANNING
Island No. A403, Shawanaga
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes a donation to the Georgian Bay Land Trust in the amount of $1000.00, in response to the request submitted with the application.
ii) PAYNE MARINE
Part of Island 25A, Harrison
iii) CREEN / CHEREPA
Part of Lot 31, Concession 3, Parts 3-6, 10 and 12
on Plan 42R-8713, Conger
Reeve Ketchum read the letter received from Frank Jensen, The Lord Mayor for the City of Copenhagen noted as Reeve Ketchum dropped in on while travelling in Europe.
WHEREAS Councillor Ted Christie submitted his resignation from the Council of the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago, having served the residents of the Township as Councillor for Ward 4 since he was elected in 2003;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the 2016 Schedule of Committee and Council meetings as circulated.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Council members be authorized to attend the ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference in Toronto on February 21 – 24, 2015:
Reeve Ketchum, Councillors Grant Walker, Rick Zanussi and Peter Frost and Williams.
v) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS OFFICE CLOSURE
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the closure of the Township office during the Christmas Holidays from noon December 24th, to January 4th, 2015.
vi) ELECTRONIC VOTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the CAO/Clerk to sign the Electronic Voting Services Agreement with Intelivote System Inc. for the Ward 4 By-Election.
vii) CLOSED MEETING INVESTIGATION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago receives the report on the Closed Meeting of Council investigated by Amberley Gavel Ltd.
viii) WEST PARRY SOUND DISTRICT MUSEUM
Councillor Walker reported on the status of the museum and the work that has been done to the facility which is resulting in financial savings and overall efficiencies.
i) LANEK LIMITED
Part Lot 16, Concession 10
Part of Remaining Parcel 20696 PSSS, Conger
A2067-15
THAT By-law Number A2067-15, being a by-law to amend By-law Number A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) for part of Remaining Parcel 20696 PSSS, located in Part of Lot 16, Concession 10, in the geographic Township of Conger, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 23rd day of October, 2015.
ii) McCURDY, Jane
Part Lots 15 and 16, Concessions 10 and 11
A2068-15
THAT By-law Number A2068-15, being a by-law to amend By-law Number A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) for Part of Part 3 on Plan 42R-6773, part of Parts 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 14 and Part 10 on Plan 42R-16554, including Part of Parcel 20696 PSSS, and part of Part 1 on Plan PSR-565, in the geographic Township of Conger, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 23rd day of October, 2015.
Councillor French took his seat at Council.
viii) OJIBWAY CLUB
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago waives the building permit fees and waste disposal charges for the Swim Program structure and reimburses the contractor for any charges for the works described above.
ix) SHAWANAGA FIRST NATION
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES FIRST NATION TRAINING
Council directed staff to contact the local District Office and arrange a First Nation training session for Council and staff. In addition, Council asked staff to obtain a status update from the Ministry regarding the Quonset hut issue.
x) AGREEMENT FOR RETENTION OF SERVICES
RAY HACHIGIAN
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago authorizes the CAO to enter into an Agreement that will retain the services of Ray Hachigian for special projects to be undertaken in 2016.
xi) TOWNSHIP BARRIERS (Boulders)
ISLAND A25
Reeve Ketchum indicated that he was in receipt of an email from Councillor Andrews requesting permission to move the boulders in order that he could enable a trailer with firewood to pass on the weekend. Reeve Ketchum asked if Councillor Andrews still required permission.
Councillor Andrews indicated that he did not.
Reeve Ketchum asked if Councillor Andrews knew that the boulders had been moved, as it was discovered by staff on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, which followed the weekend that Councillor Andrews requested permission to move the boulders.
Reeve Ketchum asked if Councillor Andrews moved the boulders or arranged to have them moved.
Councillor Andrews indicated he did not. Councillor Andrews indicated that he received a concern from another user who has a side by side that the gap was quite tight.
Reeve Ketchum asked Councillor Lundy if he knew anything about the boulders being moved.
Councillor Lundy indicated he did not and that they lifted his trailer over the boulders when he helped Councillor Andrews transport wood to his home.
Reeve Ketchum thanked both members for their responses.
xii) ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE STATISTICS
Councillor Walker gave Council an update on the types and number of calls to date in the Township, and the clearance rate.
THAT By-law Number 15-37, being a By-law to deem Lot 9 on Plan M-455, in the geographic Township of Harrison, not to be a part of a registered plan of subdivision in order that the said lot may merge in title with Part 1 of Plan 42R-9926 and Part 2 of 42R-9926, being the shore road allowance being purchased, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 23rd day of October, 2015.
69 Crane-Country Lane, Conger
THAT By-law Number 15-38, being a By-law to close and stop up those parts of the original shore road allowance laid out along the shores of Crane Lake, in front of Lot 22, Concession 9, in the geographic Township of Conger, designated as Part 1 of Plan 42R-20248, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 23rd day of October, 2015.
105 Tolpts Road, Conger
THAT By-law Number 15-39, being a By-law to close and stop up those parts of the original shore road allowance laid out along the shores of Blackstone Lake, in front of Lot 15, Concession 11, in the geographic Township of Conger, designated as Part 1 of Plan 42R-20389, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 23rd day of October, 2015.
vi) SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE BY-LAW
572 Georgian Bay Water, Cowper
THAT By-law Number 15-40, being a By-law to close and stop up those parts of the original shore road allowance laid out along the shores of Moon River Bay of the Georgian Bay, in front of Lot 40, Concession 1, in the geographic Township of Conger, designated as Parts 1 and 2 of Plan 42R-20390, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 23rd day of October, 2015.
Council recessed at 10:15 a.m. and resumed business at 10:50 a.m.
12. DEPUTATIONS –
i) HENVEY INLET WIND POWER PROJECT
Ms. Kim Arnold from Pattern Development, and Rob Thomson from CanAcre, spoke to Council regarding the selected power transmission route and easement agreements required for the Henvey Inlet Wind Power Project, respectively. Route B was selected, which will run down the Hwy 400/69 corridor, as Route A which was to extend to the Hwy 11 corridor was rejected by Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) as that main power transmission line was at capacity. Ms. Arnold also indicated that the last day for comments for the environmental assessment process is October 30, 2015, and any objections must be based on technical or procedural reasons.
Mr. Thomson spoke to the easement agreements and the rationale for the compensation offers and noted that he has been in discussions with the Township’s lawyer regarding these documents.
The Township asked whether the transmission towers could be used for fibre optics as part of the West Parry Sound Smart Community initiative. Ms. Arnold indicated that she would look into the request and speak with Joe Villeneuve, the Township staff member involved in this initiative.
Moved by Councillor Mead Seconded by Councillor Pepperell
That By-law Number 15-41, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 23rd, 2015, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 23rd day of October, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 23rd, 2015 be adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
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