The Trent Lakes Record

Council Meeting

June 20, 2023

Who was there

Present (5): Carol Armstrong, John Braybrook, Joe Cadigan, 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 (23 motions)

23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be approved as printed.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 6, 2023 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:03 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 23-06 (Kranzl); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 23-06.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the presentation from Stephanie McPherson, CEO, Trent Lakes Public Library regarding Library Update for their information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Lynne Bullard and Julian Falconer, Second Bridge Citizens Group, regarding License of Occupation Policy - Revisions for Council Approval (Item 10.4.1); and further That Council defer Item 10.4.1; and further That Council refer the report regarding License of Occupation Policy - Revisions for Council Approval (Item 10.4.1) to staff and designate the CAO/Treasurer to organize meeting(s) with the Second Bridge Citizens Group to discuss their concerns in order for staff to make recommendations to be brought forward to a future Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator regarding Fees and Charges By-law Amendment; and further That Council refer the report to staff to come back with recommendations regarding incremental fee increases and notice of fee increases.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Draft By-laws; and further That all comments on the Draft Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law, Hearing Officer By-law, Open-Air and Fireworks By-law, Noise By-law and Nuisance By-law be forwarded to the Planner by June 30, 2023 for a follow up report to Council at the July 11, 2023 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Accounts Payable for the month of May 2023 for their information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Grant Policy Update; and further That Council Policy 5.23 Community Grant Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted, replacing all previous versions; and further That Council direct staff to share the updated Community Grant Policy 5.23 through the Municipality's website, social media channels and directly to all recipients of a 2023 Community Grant.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator regarding the Draft Internal Communications Plan; and further That all comments on the Draft Internal Communications Plan be forwarded to the Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator by July 7, 2023 for a follow up report to Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator regarding Non-Profit Meetings in Council Chambers; and further That Council direct staff to provide the Council Chambers as a free of charge meeting space for non-profit groups to host professional meetings; and further That Council direct staff to develop a policy that details meeting eligibility, including but not limited to:  Meetings must take place only on Thursdays and Fridays  Meetings must take place only between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Meetings must be approved and booked through the Legislative Coordinator/Executive Assistant to the CAO at least 24 hours in advance  Meetings must be led by a Trent Lakes non-profit group for professional matters.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk and approves awarding RFT-06-2023 for the Salmon Lake Culvert Replacement to Trilith Contracting Inc.; and further That Council approve additional funding for the project in the amount of $91,358.02 to be funded from the Canada Community-Building Fund.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for May 2023 and the remainder of April 2023 and authorizes payment.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That By-law B2023-047, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 20th day of June, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:42 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (d) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 3:38 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meetings dated June 6, 2023 and June 14, 2023 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council authorize the CAO/Treasurer to sign an agreement with Aird & Berlis for legal services.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That By-law B2023-048, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on June 20, 2023', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 20th day of June, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council adjourn at 3:40 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried

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