THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON

COUNCIL AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:
Monday, November 07, 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 November 7, 2016 Council Meeting; as printed.

Visited4.CONSENT AGENDA

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby adopts Consent Items 4.1.1 to 4.1.3;

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

Visited6.1.1Consent Application Report - File# B38-2016Attachment Icon

Owner: Wayne and Linda Hopper, 38507 Glen's Hill Road, Part Lot 28, Concession 6, East Wawanosh, Township of North Huron.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby recommends approval of the Consent Application File# B38-2016, Owner: Wayne and Linda Hopper, 38507 Glen's Hill Road, Part Lot 28, Concession 6, East Wawanosh, Township of North Huron with the following conditions:

Expiry Period
√  Conditions imposed must be met within one year of the date of notice of decision, as required by Section 53(41) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. If conditions are not fulfilled as prescribed within one
year, the application shall be deemed to be refused. Provided the conditions are fulfilled within one year, the application is valid for two years from the date of decision.

Municipal Requirements
√  All municipal requirements be met to the satisfaction of the Township including servicing connections if required, cash-in-lieu of park dedication, property maintenance, compliance with zoning by-law provisions for structures, and any related requirements, financial or otherwise.

√  The subject parcel be numbered and addressed for 911 purposes to the satisfaction of the Township.

√  The sum of $500 be paid to the Township as cash-in-lieu of parkland.

Survey
√  Provide to the satisfaction of the County and the Township:
a) a survey showing the lot lines of the severed parcel and the location of any buildings thereon, and
b) a reference plan based on the approved survey

Zoning
√  Where a violation of any municipal zoning by-law is evident, the appropriate minor variance or rezoning be obtained to the satisfaction of the Township.

Storm Water
√  Section 65 of the Drainage Act to be addressed to the satisfaction of the Township.

Septic System Inspection
√  Applicant is to provide a letter from a licensed contractor advising that the tank has been pumped and is functioning properly for the severed parcel of land to the satisfaction of the Township.

Visited6.1.2Notice of Request for Drain Improvement of Sturdy Drain - F BranchAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accept the Petition for Improvement to the Sturdy Municipal Drain – F Branch at Concession1 W Pt Lot 30, East Wawansoh, under Section 78 of the Drainage Act; and that GM BluePlan Engineering Firm, be appointed to prepare a report.

Visited6.1.3Petition PolicyAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the Manager of Employee and Business Services/Deputy Clerk’s report regarding a draft Petition Policy for information purposes;

AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the draft Petition Policy as presented and directs the Clerk to prepare a by-law to adopt the Petition Policy at the November 21, 2016 Council meeting.

Visited6.2.1Court Security and Prisoner Transportation ProgramAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby acknowledges the funding agreement with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services for the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program;

AND FUTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law to execute the agreement to be presented at the November 21, 2016 Council meeting.

Visited6.2.2Source Protection Funding Agreement AmendmentAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby acknowledges Amendment No. 2 to the Source Protection Implementation Funding requesting a three month spending extension;

AND FURTHER THAT Council approves an exception to Section 19.1 of the Procedural By-law to allow the By-law to be passed at the November 7th Council meeting;

AND FURTHER THAT the authority to execute the agreement be delegated to the Director of Finance, Donna White.

Visited6.3.1Belgrave Community Centre Parking Capital ImprovementsAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby approve the parking lot paving project proposed by the Belgrave Community Centre Board, at the Belgrave Community Centre, to include four new parking spaces, which will include three accessible parking spaces on the former 14 Queens Street address;

AND FURTHER THAT the paving and accessible parking line painting will comply with the paving standards and Ontario Accessibility Act standards provided by the North Huron Public Works department and the Recreation and Facilities department;

AND FURTHER THAT $4,000 of the 14 Queen’s Street demolition project budget will be paid to the Belgrave Community Centre Board as a contribution toward the repurposing project of this property.

Visited6.4.1Howson Dam Public Comment PeriodAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the report Howson Dam Environmental Assessment Update for information;

AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby direct staff to prepare an RFP document to conduct a Dam Safety Assessment to determine the feasibility of an application under LRIA for approvals with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Visited6.4.2Watertower Standpipe EA RFP ResultsAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the report of the Director of Public Works regarding results for the Wingham Water Tower Standpipe Environmental Assessment RFP;

AND FURTHER THAT Council award RFP 2016-002 to B.M. Ross & Associates Limited of Goderich, Ontario at a total estimated fee of $53,165 (excluding HST) being the highest scoring proposal received.

Visited6.5.1Fire and Emergency Services Report 11-06-16 Council Request for Follow Up Information - Tent Inspection FeesAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby approve the report for information purposes;

AND FURTHER THAT the invoice for Fire Inspection services for the Belgrave School Fair be amended to exclude the separate fee for review of the Fire Safety Plans.

Visited6.6.1Community Safety ZonesAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby consider amendments to the North Huron bylaw regulating traffic on the streets of the municipality to lower the maximum speed limits in “Community Safety Zones” to reduce injuries and save lives in the event of car/pedestrian collisions;

AND FURTHER THAT the matter be referred to the Director of Public Works for investigation and follow up.

Visited6.7CAO
Visited7.1The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 180 Wingham Remembrance Day ServiceAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby approve the request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180, Wingham Ontario to close Veterans Road, John Street from Centre Street to Josephine Street, Wingham; for the Remembrance Day Service on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon;

AND FURTHER that three barricades will be placed at the Cenotaph and one at the corner of Centre Street and John Street, Wingham;

AND FURTHER that the appropriate Emergency Services be advised of these closures.

Visited7.2Elementary School Fair Board 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 13, 2017 at the Belgrave Community Centre.

Visited7.3Huron County Health Unit - World Aids Day request for supportAttachment Icon

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron supports World Aids Day December 1st, 2016 and allows the Huron County Public Health Nurses and Staff to line the streets of downtown Wingham, North Huron, with donated red scarves.

Visited10.1By-law No. 102-2016Attachment Icon

Being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, Amendment No. 2 to a Grant Funding Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and Her Majesty The Queen In Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of the Environment, Source Protection Programs Branch.

THAT By-law 102-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, Amendment No. 2 to a Grant Funding Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and Her Majesty The Queen In Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of the Environment, Source Protection Programs Branch; be introduced, read and first and second time.

THAT By-law 102-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, Amendment No. 2 to a Grant Funding Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and Her Majesty The Queen In Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of the Environment, Source Protection Programs Branch; be read a third and final time, signed by the Reeve and the Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law book.

Visited10.2By-law No. 103-2016Attachment Icon

Being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Software Licence, Service and support Agreement, between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and Legend Recreation Software Inc.

THAT By-law 103-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Software License, Service and support Agreement, between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and Legend Recreation Software Inc.; be introduced, read a first and second time.

THAT By-law 103-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Software License, Service and support Agreement, between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and Legend Recreation Software Inc.; be read a third and final time, signed by the Reeve and the Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law book.

Visited10.3By-law No 104-2016Attachment Icon

Being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Temporary Easement Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and 437 Queen Street Corp., to allow temporary easement upon, over, in, under and across the lands of 441 Queen Street Blyth, to conduct renovations to the Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen Street, Blyth, Ontario.

THAT By-law 104-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Temporary Easement Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and 437 Queen Street Corp., to allow temporary easement upon, over, in, under and across the lands of 441 Queen Street Blyth, to conduct renovations to the Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen Street, Blyth, Ontario; be introduced, read a first and second time.

THAT By-law 104-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Temporary Easement Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and 437 Queen Street Corp., to allow temporary easement upon, over, in, under and across the lands of 441 Queen Street Blyth, to conduct renovations to the Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen Street, Blyth, Ontario; 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:

  • Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Recreation Department Staffing)
  • A proposed or pending acquisition or disposal of land by the Corporation (Permanent easement, Blyth)
  • Advice that is subject to solicitor-privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Procedural By-law - Legal Opinion)
  • A proposed or pending acquisition or disposal of land by the Corporation (Acquisition of Property - Nature Centre Road)
  • Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Shared Services Update)
  • Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Corporation (Legal Matter - Building/Fire Code Outstanding Orders)

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

Visited13.1Recreation Department Personnel Matter
Visited13.2Acquisition of Property- Permanent Easement - Blyth
Visited13.3Procedural By-law - Legal Opinion
Visited13.4Acquisition of Property - Nature Centre Road
Visited13.5Shared Services Personnel Matters
Visited13.5.1Report of the Director of Public Works - Restructuring/Personnel Matters
Visited13.5.2Shared Services Steering Committee - Administration Review Update
Visited13.6Legal Matter - Building/Fire Code Outstanding Orders
Visited14.1By-law No. 105-2016, 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 105-2016; 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 105-2016; 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 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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