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Timestamp: 2017-10-24 01:01:42
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 7', 'art 7', 'art 7', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art 1']

November 14th, 2014 Council Minutes
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the November 14, 2014 Council Agenda be approved with a minor amendment that Item 16.3 be modified to reference Ward 4 Councillors.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 17th, 2014, be approved.
i) JIM FREEDMAN, ISLAND B-356 COWPER
Mr. Freedman relayed to Council that his family will be requesting an amendment to the Official Plan in order that the property, Island B356, known as Omemme Island, can be eligible for severance. The Island is just short of the minimum acreage allowed for a severance.
Mr. Freedman informed Council that the purpose of the severance is to make it possible for the owners to undertake a conservation easement under the auspices of the Georgian Bay Land Trust (GBLT).
Council informed Mr. Freedman that they would require more information from the GBLT before any decisions could be made. Mr. Freedman was encouraged to speak to Planning staff for assistance.
ii) POINTE AU BARIL SENIORS COMMUNITY CENTRE RAMP
Joan Emery, on behalf of the Pointe au Baril Seniors, spoke to Council about the renovations to the Community Centre and expressed their disappointment that the Township did not include a new ramp to the front of the building.
Council relayed to Joan and the others in attendance that staff is working on the possibility of an inclined sidewalk and encouraged the seniors to speak to staff about the project, specifically the issues with scooters. Council informed Ms. Emery that the timing of this project would be spring 2015.
i) FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
POINTE AU BARIL COMMUNITY CENTRE ACCESS
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the construction of a concrete incline sidewalk to provide improved accessibility at the front entrance of the Pointe au Baril Community Centre in 2015 once half load restrictions are lifted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago has reviewed the expenditure of funds under the New Horizons for Seniors Grant for the Pointe au Baril Community Centre Project and found no irregularities in the Township's accounting.
INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT - CARLING/THE ARCHIPELAGO
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Archipelago Council agrees to send a letter to Mayor Harrison and Mayor-elect Konoval to arrange a meeting to discuss the future of the Inter-municipal Agreement between the two organizations within a fixed time frame.
At 10:30 a.m. Council held a Public Meeting to consider two Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments.
i) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z06-14, (SMITH, MALEK)
The purpose of proposed Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z06-14 is to rezone Island B-433 (Campbell Island) from the 'Coastal/Island Residential (CR)' Zone to the 'Coastal/Island Residential/Divided (CR/D)' Zone and the Coastal/Island Residential/Divided Exception ##/Holding (C-##/H) Zone.
The effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to satisfy a condition of consent and rezone the subject property to allow for it to be developed and used residentially, once requisite environmental assessments have been completed, and to recognize the existing, non-complying dock.
John Jackson reviewed with Council some minor changes that have been made to the original plan.
Staff requested Council to postpone the approval of the by-law at this time. Staff will review the amended plan to determine whether it requires review/approval of the Planning Board.
ii) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z07-14, (Jones / Stocker)
The purpose of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to remove the Holding (H) Provision from the subject lands.
The effect of the removal of the Holding symbol from the lands described as Part 7 on Plan PSR-1556, is to permit the development of the property, as it is the subject of a consent application that proposed to transfer lot additions to each of the adjacent properties, increasing their sizes, and thereby elimination the subject, vacant property.
Cale Henderson, Chief Planner made a brief presentation with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment.
i) JONES/STOCKER
Being Part 7 on Plan PSR-1556, Shawanaga
A2060-14
That By-law Number A2060-14, being a By-law to amend By-law A2000-07, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for Part 7 on Plan PSR-1556, in the geographic Township of Harrison be read and finally passed in Open Council this 14th day of November, 2014.
Council recessed for a meeting of the Committee of Adjustment at 11:08 a.m.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 11:08 a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended to discuss legal matters.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 12:14 p.m.
Council recessed for lunch at 12:15 p.m. and resumed Council at 12:45 p.m.
Councillor Desmasdon left the meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 12:46 p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended to discuss personnel matters.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 12:53 p.m.
ii) BOYNE RIVER COTTAGE ASSOCIATION
Part of Lot 1, Concession 9, Geographic Township of Cowper
That By-law Number 2014-14, being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 59, for 15 properties located in Part of Lot 1, Concession 9, in the geographic Township of Cowper be read and finally passed in Open Council this 14th day of November, 2014.
iii) SIMKINS, Dave and Tracy
Part of Lot 1, Concession 19, Being Part 2 on Plan 42R-13792, Cowper
A2061-14
That By-law Number A2061-14, being a By-law to amend By-law A2000-07, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for Part 2 on Plan 42R-13792, in the geographic Township of Cowper be read and finally passed in Open Council this 14th day of November, 2014.
13. OFFICIAL PLAN/ZONING AMENDMENTS
iv) 2144032 ONTARIO INC./KAUFMAN/JMB CATTLE CORP
Applications Nos. Z05-14 and Z09-14
Part of Island 97A, being Parcels 1721, 1920 and 18021 PSNS, and Parcels 5000, 7162 and 9452 PSNS, in front of the geographic Township of Harrison
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives Zoning By-law Amendment Application Nos. Z05-14 and Z09-14, which are affiliated with Consent Application Nos. B08-14, B09-14 and B10-14, and directs staff to circulate them for a future public meeting.
14. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
15. REPORT OF TASK FORCES/COMMITTEES
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the Level of Service Policy presented by the Public Works Manager on November 13th, 2014.
INVESTIGATE ON THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERY
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff to investigate the cost of acquiring the property described as Part Lot 16, Concession 10, Conger, Part 1 42R2823, Parcel 18682 Sec SS, and to have a property appraisal undertaken and report back to Council.
16. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the November 2014 Council Correspondence listing.
iii) HYDRO ONE
2015 TOWER LINE VEGETATION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Council directed staff to contact Hydro One to find out when it plans to brush the feeder lines in Ward 6.
iv) ONTARIO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION (OGRA)
2015 OGRA/ROMA CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 22nd – 25th, 2015
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following members of Council to attend the 2015 OGRA/ROMA Combined Conference in Toronto on February 22 – 25, 2015: Reeve Ketchum, Councillor Walker, Councillor Christie, Councillor Zanussi, Councillor Lundy, and Councillor Frost.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 1:45 p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended to discuss legal matters.
19. OPEN MEETING
v) COUNCILLOR TERRY DESMASDON
Moved by Councillor John Hansuld
Seconded by Councillor Grant Walker
WHEREAS Councillor Terry Desmasdon was appointed by the Council of the Township of The Archipelago to represent Ward 1 Pointe au Baril, effective January 1, 2003;
AND WHEREAS Terry has served the community of Pointe au Baril and the Township as a whole for the past 12 years with dedication and class;
AND WHEREAS Terry has served on numerous committees including the Pointe au Baril Rink Roof Committee; Environment Committee; Public Works Strategic Planning and Implementation; Committee of Adjustment; and represented the Township on the Parry Sound District Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee and at meetings of the West Parry Sound Health Centre Board of Management; was a supporter of staff and well respected;
AND WHEREAS from the beginning, Terry was committed to the economic development of the Pointe au Baril Community in which she resided and worked, and as a member of the Strategic Development Plan Committee, along with other members including business owners, citizen members, representatives of service clubs in the community and the Township, who were responsible for preparing the Pointe au Baril Strategic Development Plan that ultimately lead to major capital improvements in Pointe au Baril, including the public wharf, a transfer station, roadwork, lighting, the wharf, etc., during her time on Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago express their appreciation and thanks for Terry Desmasdon's dedication and contribution to the Township of The Archipelago and wish her well in her retirement.
vi) COUNCILLOR JOHN HANSULD
Moved by Councillor Ken Williams
Seconded by Councillor Ted Christie
WHEREAS Councillor John Hansuld was elected to the Council of the Township of The Archipelago to represent Ward 2 Bayfield Nares, effective December 2003;
AND WHEREAS John has served the community of Bayfield Nares and the Township as a whole for the past 11 years with dedication and distinction;
AND WHEREAS during this time, John served as chair of the Planning Committee and vice-chair of the Planning Board and the Committee of Adjustment, and his leadership skills were evident during the reorganization of the Planning Department; his guidance to staff on political issues which was always helpful and invariably ended up with a positive outcome for the benefit of the Township, and he made sure that the Official Plan's main objective, which is to respect, maintain and improve the natural environment of the area, was met;
AND WHEREAS John was also instrumental in establishing the Nares Inlet Ratepayers Committee for the purpose of raising funds for the construction of a Paddleball Racket Court and as a result, residents were successful in their efforts and a grand opening of the Paddleball Racket Court was held this past summer; and was always an enthusiastic participant in the annual Tony Clement Fundraising Tournament – he will be missed as a significant partner in The Archipelago's foursome;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago express their appreciation and thanks to John Hansuld for his dedication and contribution to the Township of The Archipelago and wish him well in his retirement.
vii) COUNCILLOR JOHN SEAGRAM
Moved by Councillor Rick Zanussi
Seconded by Councillor Gary French
WHEREAS Councillor John Seagram was elected to the Council of the Township of The Archipelago to represent Ward 4 – the Sans Souci, South Channel, Manitou, and Woods Bay areas effective December 2003;
AND WHEREAS John has served the residents of Ward 4 and the Township as a whole for the past 11 years with dedication and pride;
AND WHEREAS John has served well in his capacity as chair of the Environment Committee for the past several years, having a passion for the Georgian Bay and a keen interest in protecting the environment – water levels, water quality, invasive species, etc.; John provided direction to Council and staff ensuring the environment was placed first in decisions of the Township. Additionally, John was an active member of the Planning Committee, the Planning Board, the Committee of Adjustment, the Strategic Planning & Implementation Committee, and the Donations Committee.
AND WHEREAS John was also instrumental in assisting the Sans Souci Copperhead community by establishing a Committee of Council in 2007 for the purpose of raising funds for improvements to the Sans Souci and Copperhead waterfront project;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago express their appreciation and thanks to John Seagram for his contribution and dedication to the Township of The Archipelago and wish him well in his retirement.
That By-law Number 2014-45, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on November 14, 2014 be read and finally passed in Open Council this 14th day of November, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held November, 2014, be adjourned at 2:19 p.m.
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