The Trent Lakes Record

Council Meeting

August 10, 2021

Who was there

Present (3): Carol Armstrong, Peter Franzen, Terry Lambshead

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (60 motions)

58 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be approved as printed.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Deputy Mayor Windover
Carried
That the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated July 6, 2021, the Regular Council meeting dated July 6, 2021 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated July 6, 2021 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the minutes from the Economic Development Advisory Committee dated July 12, 2021 and the Police Services Board dated July 29, 2021 for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:06 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Deputy Mayor Windover
Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:37 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Windover, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the written and oral submissions regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment resulting from the Interim Control By-law and Study for Oak Orchard Plan of Condominium lands; and further That Council direct staff to engage in consultation with Curve Lake First Nation; and further That Council direct staff to bring forward a Zoning By-law Amendment pending consultation with Curve Lake First Nation and review of all public comments on this application.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Windover
Carried
That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:45 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 2:47 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Windover
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Administrator for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 20-30 (Pond); and further That Council defer the Zoning By-law Amendment pending input from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding lake capacity; information for access via the private road; full public review by Fortescue Lake Association; input from Peterborough Public Health; and confirmation of the shoreline road allowance purchase.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Administrator for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 20-31 (Thomas); and further That Council deny Zoning By-law Application 20-31 (Thomas).
Moved by Deputy Mayor Windover, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Administrator for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 21-13 (Bergeron); and further That Zoning By-law Amendment application 21-13 (Bergeron) be supported; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to be brought forward for adoption.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council receive the presentation from Jeffrey McIntosh, Assistant Vice President - Public Sector, Aon regarding the Insurance Renewal Proposal for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the presentation from David Beresford, Assistant Professor, Trent University regarding Gypsy Moths for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the presentation from Tracie Bertrand, Director of Tourism, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) regarding the Visitor Pledge for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Christina Zardo regarding Impact Canada Pilot Program and the report from the Waste Management/Public Works Coordinator regarding FoodCycler - Household Organic Waste Diversion; and further That Council approve the development of an organize waste diversion initiative through the introduction of a pilot program in partnership with Food Cycle Science, utilizing Food Cycle Science's FoodCycler technology; and further That Council approve a Municipal subsidized purchase of 150 FoodCycler units and 40 replacement filter packs from the Service Delivery Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding 2021 Q2 Report for their information.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Waste Management/Public Works Coordinator regarding Trent Lakes 2020 Waste Management Report for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding 2021 Q2 Report for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Parks and Beaches Rental Policy; and further That Council Policy 5.40, Public Parks and Beaches Rental Policy, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Emergency Services regarding 2021 Q2 Report for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Temporary Manager of Building and Planning regarding 2021 Q2 Report for their information.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council supports Consent File Nos. B-84-20 & B-85-20 made by Karen Zimakas for 82 Fire Route 38 having Roll No. 15-42-020-002-04400-0000 with conditions 1, 7 & 10 from the Municipal Appraisal Forms as follows: 1. $1,000.00 Cash-in-lieu of parkland fee be paid to the Municipality. 7. An agreement is to be entered into between the Applicant and the Municipality and registered on title at the applicant expense which would address the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Study dated September 2020 and formalize a building envelope. 10.That no portion of the severed lots shall encroach onto Fire Route 38.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council recess until 5:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2021 Q2 Report for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2021 Q2 Report - Work Plans for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Economic Development Officer regarding 2021 Q2 Report for their information.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for June 2021 and authorizes payment.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk and approve awarding Peterborough County RFP No. P-05-2021 for a Compensation Review to Gallagher Benefits Services (Canada) Group Inc.; and further That Council approve funding for the project in the amount of $9,835.12 from the Service Delivery Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk and approve awarding Tender T-03-2021 for New Siding and Renovations at the Galway Hall to MVW Construction and Engineering Inc.; and further That Council approve additional funding for the project in the amount of $107,026.04 from the Energy Initiative Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding 2021 Q2 Report for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding an Approval for the Transfer of Municipal Land - Cordick; and further That Council authorizes the transfer of municipal land as specified, being Part 16 on Plan 45R-5725; and further That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any documents that may be necessary to affect the sale of the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the Central Eastern Area Snowmobile Region Association (CEASR) and authorize an advertisement in the amount of $250.00 plus H.S.T.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Kitchener regarding Building Materials for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Stratford regarding Phase Out Ontario's Gas Plants for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Vaughan regarding Raising the Legal Age for a Licensed Driver for their information.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council support the correspondence from the City of Woodstock regarding Affordable Housing Crisis in Canada.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism and authorize a sponsorship in the amount of $300.00 plus H.S.T.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and authorize an advertisement in the amount of $399.00 plus H.S.T.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the MP of New Westminster-Burnaby regarding Green New Deal for their information.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from Northumberland County regarding Provincial Offences Act (POA) Advocacy for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council support the correspondence from the Town of Cochrane regarding PSA Test for Men.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the Township of Georgian Bay regarding the Elimination of LPAT for their information.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council support the correspondence from the Township of Georgian Bay regarding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That Council receive the petition submitted by Pam Dickey, President, Pluard's Landing Cottagers Association on behalf of 486 signatories regarding Gypsy Moths for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That By-law B2021-087, being 'A by-law to appoint Barbara Waldron as Chief Building Official and Chief By-law Enforcement Officer for The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 10th day of August, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That By-law B2021-088, being 'A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Shoreline Purchase Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes and one (1) participant', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 10th day of August, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That By-law B2021-089, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2021-003, being 'A by-law to establish and require payment of fees and charges for information, services and activities provided by The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes'', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 10th day of August, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That By-law B2021-090, being 'A by-law to dispose of a parcel of municipal property previously deemed as surplus', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 10th day of August, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That By-law B2021-091, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 10th day of August, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That By-law B2021-092, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement for a Non-Union Staff Compensation Review and Municipal Council Compensation Review between Gallagher Benefits Services (Canada) Group Inc. and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 10th day of August, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
That By-law B2021-094, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement for New Siding and Renovations at the Galway Hall between MVW Construction & Engineering Inc. and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 10th day of August, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
Trent Lakes Council remuneration is below the threshold for attracting good candidates for Council positions; and Whereas Council has gone backwards in the last few years by removing the per diem for additional Council meetings and the one-third income tax exemption; and Whereas people who are still working and therefore in touch with municipal operations cannot afford to work for these wages; Therefore that Council direct staff to hold a public meeting to consider an increase to Trent Lakes Council remuneration; and further That a copy of this resolution be sent to Peterborough County Council for their information.
Moved by Mayor Clarkson, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Lost
In favour (2): Mayor Clarkson, Councillor Lambshead · Opposed (2): Councillor Armstrong, Councillor Franzen
daytime meetings are limiting to the working person to run for Council; and Whereas daytime meetings will eventually represent only the retired population; and Whereas there will be very poor representation from a broad segment of the population; and Whereas it will cease to be relevant to our changing demographics; Therefore that Council direct staff to report back on returning to evening meetings for Council and Committees.
Moved by Mayor Clarkson, seconded by Councillor Lambshead
Carried
In favour (3): Mayor Clarkson, Councillor Franzen, Councillor Lambshead · Opposed (1): Councillor Armstrong
fireworks are made of toxic chemicals and heavy metal that effect the well being and health of human beings; and Whereas fireworks are a fire hazard to structures and may create bush fires; and Whereas fireworks are disruptive to wildlife; and Whereas many domestic animals are terrified of the explosion; and Whereas fireworks are disruptive to other residences and the neighborhood; and Whereas many residents and their children end up in emergency wards because of fireworks; Now Therefore that Council direct staff to prepare a report on completely banning individuals setting off of fireworks in Trent Lakes and to investigate supervised community events with a permit from the Municipality.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Mayor Clarkson
Lost
In favour (2): Mayor Clarkson, Councillor Franzen · Opposed (2): Councillor Armstrong, Councillor Lambshead
That Council go into a closed meeting at 6:11 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (d) (f) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, labour relations or employee negotiations and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Closed Meeting dated June 15, 2021, the Special Closed Meeting dated June 29, 2021, the Special Closed Meeting dated July 6, 2021 and the Special Closed Meeting dated August 4, 2021 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That By-law B2021-095, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on August 10, 2021', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 10th day of August, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Armstrong
Carried
That Council adjourn at 6:31 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Lambshead, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried

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