THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON

COUNCIL AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, March 05, 2018
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.
Location:	HELD IN THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron; accept the Agenda for the March 5th, 2018 Council Meeting; as presented.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

4.

CONSENT AGENDA

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby adopts Consent Items 4.1.1 to 4.1.2;

  AND FURTHER THAT all other Consent Items save and except for Cheque 502250 of Item 4.2.1, be received for information.

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives Cheque 502250 of Item 4.2.1 for information. 

4.1

Minutes

4.1.1

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 20, 2018

4.1.2

Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held February 26, 2018

4.1.3

Minutes of the North Huron Police Services Board Meeting held January 23, 2018

4.1.4

Minutes of the Council of the County of Huron - Third Session held February 7, 2018

4.2

Reports

4.2.1

Bills and Accounts

4.2.2

Finance Department Report 03-05-18 (2017 Development Charges Summary Statement)

4.2.3

Recreation and Facilities Report 03-05-18 (Department Update)

4.3

Correspondence

4.3.1

Huron Perth Landowners Association Statement re feasibility of the Wingham Airport

4.3.2

Notice of Passing of a Zoning By-law Amendment by the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, South Part Lot 1, Concession 1, Morris Ward

4.3.3

Proclamation of the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 changes to the land use planning and appeal system

4.3.4

Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention Winter Newsletter 2018

4.3.5

East Wawanosh Ward Residents Petition to continue with OPP Service in East Wawanosh

4.3.6

Stephen Hill - Public Safety Information Request

5.

PUBLIC MEETINGS/HEARINGS AND DELEGATIONS

5.1

James Scongack, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Bruce Power

6.

REPORTS

6.1

Clerks Department

6.1.1

Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck Periods)

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the Restricted Acts of Council (commonly known as the ‘Lame Duck Periods’) report of the Clerk/Manager of IT for information purposes;

  AND FURTHER, that the Clerk is directed to prepare the necessary by-law for the March 19^th, 2018 Council Meeting, delegating authority to the Chief Administrative Officer from July 27, 2018 (Nomination Day) to December 3^rd, 2018;

  AND FURTHER, that the by-law shall come into force only in the event and if it is determined by the Municipal Clerk with certainty that less than 75% of the current members of Council will be returning to sit on the new Council after Nomination Day of the 2018 Municipal Elections.

6.1.2

Licensing By-law Review

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the March 5, 2018 report of the Clerk / Manager of IT regarding Licensing By-law Review, for information purposes;

  AND FURTHER, that Council directs the Clerk to prepare a final version of the updated Licensing By-law for consideration at the March 19, 2018 Council Meeting.

6.2

Finance Department

6.2.1

2017 Additional Transfers to Reserves

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the report from the Director of Finance in regard to the 2017 Additional Transfers to Reserves for information purposes;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Director of Finance to proceed with the 2017 Additional Transfers to Reserves in the amount of $178,569.85 as per attached listing.

6.3

Recreation and Facilities Department

6.3.1

Wingham Lions Club Santa Claus Parade

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the report of the Director of Recreation and Facilities, dated March 5, 2018, regarding the Wingham Lions Club Santa Claus Parade for information purposes;

  AND FURTHER THAT North Huron Council accepts the recommendation from BFL Canada (Township’s insurance provider) requiring large service organizations to purchase the additional insurance policy through the Facility User Program, at a cost of approximately $300.00 to cover $5,000,000 general liability insurance for the event.

6.4

Public Works / Utilities Department

6.5

Fire Department of North Huron

6.5.1

Comments on Proposed Draft Fire Service Regulations

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby authorizes Deputy Chief Matt Townsend to provide the following comments, on behalf of the Township of North Huron, on the proposed draft regulation changes of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (M.C.S.C.S.) under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (F.P.P.A.).

6.6

Building Department

6.6.1

Whitfield Municipal Drain

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby consider appointing an Engineer under Section 78 (1) of the Drainage Act requesting a report for repairs and improvements to the Whitfield Municipal Drain.

6.7

CAO

6.7.1

Libro Credit Union Growing Prosperity Fund Draft Applications

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the March 5 2018, report of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding a Libro funding application, for information purposes;

  AND FURTHER, that Council supports two funding applications to the Libro Credit Union Growing Prosperity Fund;

  AND FURTHER, that Council grants pre-budget approval of $10,000 from the economic development budget to support two Libro Credit Union Growing Prosperity Funding applications ($5,000 towards each application).

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

7.1

Wingham Hitmen Team request for Annual Co-ed Slo-Pitch Tournament event to be proclaimed a municipal significant event and request for Noise By-law Extension

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby supports the Wingham Hitmen Fastball Team in making application to the LCBO for a Special Occasion Permit to hold a beer garden at Riverside Park and Libro Field in conjunction with the Slo-Pitch tournament to be held on July 20, 21 & 22, 2018;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council proclaims the event of Municipal Significance;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes an exemption to Noise Control By-law 20-2009, extending the Noise By-law from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on the dates of July 20 and 21, 2018.

7.2

Morris-Turnberry - Notice of Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Minor Variance - Stephen Kennedy

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron have reviewed and have no concerns regarding the proposed Minor Variance received February 26, 2018 as it relates to 125 Maitland Street, Wingham, and as submitted by the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. 

7.3

Morris-Turnberry - Notice of Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Minor Variance -  Canadian Crane Rentals

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron have reviewed and have no concerns regarding the proposed Minor Variance received February 28, 2018 as it relates to 160 Potter Street, Wingham, and as submitted by the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. 

8.

COUNCIL REPORTS

8.1

REEVE ACTIVITY REPORT

8.2

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (Verbal or written updates from members who sit on boards/committees)

8.3

REQUESTS BY MEMBERS

9.

NOTICE OF MOTION

10.

BY-LAWS

10.1

By-law No. 14-2018

Being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to enter into an Agreement for the Sharing of Building Services with the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry

• THAT By-law No. 14-2018; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to enter into an Agreement for the Sharing of Building Services with the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry; be introduced, read a first, second, third and final time, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law book.  

11.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

12.

OTHER BUSINESS

12.1

Wingham Ward Policing

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accepts the Contract Policing Proposal of the Ontario Provincial Police, Prepared by: Sergeant Kulvir Deol, Originally Dated: September 25, 2017 and Revised on: March 1, 2018;

  AND FURTHER, that staff are directed to communicate Council's decision to the Ontario Provincial Police;

  AND FURTHER, that staff are directed to prepare a report outlining next steps in the process.

   

  OR

   

  THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron thanks the Ontario Provincial Police for the Contract Policing Proposal, Prepared by: Sergeant Kulvir Deol, Originally Dated: September 25, 2017 and Revised on: March 1, 2018;

  AND FURTHER, that the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby maintains the service provided by Wingham Police Service and directs staff to communicate Council's decision to the Ontario Provincial Police. 

12.1.1

Updated OPP Contract Policing Proposal with updated Salary and Cost Schedule- 2018 

13.

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:

  • Section 239 (2) (e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and Section 239 (2) (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Property Standards);
  • Section 239 (2) (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and Section 239 (2) (e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Code of Conduct Complaint).
• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby proceed to the Regular Council meeting at ... pm.

• THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby confirm the direction given to staff, in Closed Session.

14.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

14.1

By-law No. 15-2017, being a By-law of the Township of North Huron to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Township of North Huron.

• THAT By-law 15-2017; being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Township of North Huron; be introduced, read a first, second, third and final time, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law book.

15.

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.