THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON

COUNCIL AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:
Monday, August 22, 2016
Time:
7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.
Location:
HELD IN THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Visited2.CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron; accept the Agenda for the August 22, 2016 Council Meeting; as amended to include Closed Agenda Item 13.5 East Wawanosh 150th.

Visited4.CONSENT AGENDA

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby adopts Consent Items 4.1.1;

AND FURTHER THAT all other Consent Items be received for information.

Visited6.2.1Development Charges UpdateAttachment Icon

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby adopts the proposed Development Charges as recommended by the Director of Finance, in conjunction with the Background Study presented by B.M. Ross;

AND FURTHER THAT the proposed amounts are to be included in the Draft Development Charges By-law which has to be available for public review by Friday, September 2, 2016.

Visited6.3.1Town Hall Theatre Renovation Sprinkler and HVAC Attachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby award the contract to install a fire suppression sprinkler system in the second floor of the Town Hall theatre to Georgian Bay Fire and Safety for the contract price of $29,475.00.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby award the contract to perform the mechanical and electrical engineering for the Town Hall HVAC system to Collins Engineering Group for the prices of $4,950 for the theatre and $3,700 for the main floor and basement.

Visited6.3.2Police Station Air Conditioning and Airport InsulationAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby authorizes the purchase of a new air conditioning unit for the Police Station;

AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the CAO to award the quotation for an expense of up to $6,000, to be funded from the Facility General Repairs Fund.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby authorizes the installation of spray foam insulation in the basement of the Airport Terminal by Snowden Insulation for the price of $3,400, to be funded from the Facility General Repairs Fund.

Visited6.3.3Blyth 140 Kick Off EventAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby supports the Cowbell Brewing Co. in making an application to the LCBO for a Public Special Occasions Permit to hold liquor service at the Blyth 140 Kick Off Event on October 1, 2016 and proclaims this an event of Municipal Significance;

AND FURTHER THAT Council permits the event to use the municipal parking lot to the east of Scrimgeour’s Food Market, Plan 168, Pt. Lot 63, as RP22R1460 Part 2 and Part 3, to host the event with the understanding that the event will comply with the Municipal Alcohol Policy, and Council will donate the use of municipal fencing, and an in-kind donation of the staff hours required to set up and take down the fence (approximately 16 hours).

Visited6.3.4Ontario 150 GrantAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby direct staff to submit a grant application with a funding request in the amount of $150,000 for the Ontario 150 Community Capital Program grant for the NHWCC Aquatic Centre repairs, with an estimated project value of $463,000.00;

AND FURTHER THAT Council acknowledges that if the project is approved for the funding, the project would proceed during the required time frame of January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

Visited6.3.5Blyth Arena BoardAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby dissolve the Blyth & District Community Centre Board and revise the North Huron by-law 5-2016 and remove the Blyth & District Community Centre Advisory Committee from the list of Committees of Council on the appointment by-law;

AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron direct the staff of the Recreation and Facilities Department to hold bi-annual meetings (user group forums) in the fall and spring to review with facility local user groups of the Blyth & District Community Centre and grounds to discuss the facility and services;

AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron direct the Clerk to prepare an authorizing by-law for the new Blyth Leaf Account Policy to ensure the ongoing administration of this donor program for the Blyth & District Community Centre and grounds.

Visited6.6CAO
Visited6.6.1Canada 150 Grant - East Wawanosh Attachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby provide a letter of support to the East Wawanosh 150th Anniversary Committee for their grant application to the Canada 150 Fund.

Visited6.6.2Wingham Wayfinding Signs Attachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby authorize the staff to hire Cox Signs of Walkerton to design a wayfinding sign program for Wingham for the price of $10,000 using the negotiated method.

Visited6.6.3Ontario 150 Grant ApplicationsAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby support the application for Ontario 150 funding (Celebration stream) by the Alice Munro Festival to create a pod cast program of the works of Alice Munro and other Canadian authors that are guests of the Alice Munro Festival.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron supply a letter of support to the Blyth 140th committee for their application to the Ontario 150 fund (Celebration Stream).

 

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron authorize the CAO to provide letters of support to community groups and partners making applications on their own for the Ontario 150 Grant fund, if the project is determined to be of benefit to the residents and community groups of North Huron.

Visited7.1County of Huron Appreciation and Recognition Day for Emergency WorkersAttachment Icon

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby proclaims September 11, 2016 as Appreciation and Recognition Day for Emergency Workers.

Visited7.2Elementary School Fair Fee Waiving RequestAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron adhere to the Donation and Fee Waiving Policy and decline the request to have the tent permit fees waived for the Elementary School Fair on September 14, 2016 at the Belgrave Community Centre.

Visited7.314/19 Loan RequestAttachment Icon

 

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby approves a loan in the amount of $5,000 to the Blyth BIA for the Blyth 140th Celebration;

AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk is directed to prepare a By-law to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding between the Township the Blyth BIA concerning the loan.

Visited10.1By-law No. 74-2016Attachment Icon

Being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of defining the roles and responsibilities of the Friends of the Village of Blyth Parks.

THAT By-law 74-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of defining the roles and responsibilities of the Friends of the Village of Blyth Parks; be introduced, read a first and second time.

THAT By-law 74-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of defining the roles and responsibilities of the Friends of the Village of Blyth Parks; be read a third and final time, signed by the Reeve and the Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law book.

Visited13.CLOSED SESSION AND REPORTING OUT

 THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby proceeds at ... pm. to an In Camera Session (Closed to the Public) to discuss the following:

  • Advice that is subject to solicitor-privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Legal Opinion - Drainage Matter);
  • Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Cross Border Service Agreement - Central Huron);
  • Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Airport farm land lease renewal);
  • A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Property acquisition - Blyth);
  • Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (East Wawanosh 150th);

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby proceed to the Regular Council meeting at ... pm.

Visited13.1Legal Opinion - Drainage Matter
Visited13.2Cross Border Service/Servicing Agreement - Central Huron
Visited13.3Airport Farm Land Lease Renewal
Visited13.4Property Acquisition - Blyth
VisitedEast Wawanosh 150th
Visited14.1By-law No. 75-2016, being a By-law of the Township of North Huron to confirm general previous actions of the Council of the Township of North Huron.Attachment Icon

THAT By-law 75-2016; being a by-law to confirm general previous actions of the Council of the Township of North Huron; be introduced, read a first and second time.

THAT By-law 75-2016; being a by-law to confirm general previous actions of the Council of the Township of North Huron; be read a third and final time, signed by the Reeve and the Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law book

Visited15.ADJOURNMENT

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron agree that there being no further business before Council; the meeting be hereby adjourned at .... pm.

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