THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON

COUNCIL AGENDA

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  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron; accept the Agenda for the May 22, 2018 Council Meeting; as presented.

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

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

Owner: Les Caldwell
Applicant: Stephen Caldwell
Property Description: Part Lot 41 (East Half), Concession 2, East Wawanosh, Township of North Huron (39835 Moncrieff Road)

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby recommends approval of the Consent Application File #C029-18, Owner: Les Caldwell; Applicant: Stephen Caldwell; Property Description: Part Lot 41 (East Half), Concession 2, East Wawanosh, Township of North Huron (39835 Moncrieff Road) 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 notice 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.

    Survey

    √  Provide to the satisfaction of the County and the Township:

    1. a survey showing the lot lines of the severed parcel and the location of any buildings thereon, and
    2. a reference plan based on the approved survey

    Merging

    √  The severed land merge on title with the abutting property to the north upon issuance of the certificate under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended.

    √  A firm undertaking be provided to the satisfaction of the County from the solicitor acting for the parties, indicating that:

    1. the severed land and the abutting property to the north will be consolidated into one P.I.N. under the Land Titles system; or
    2. where consolidation is not possible as the parcels to be merged are registered in two different systems (e.g. the Registry or Land Titles system), a notice will be registered in both systems indicating that the parcels have merged with one another and are considered to be one parcel with respect to Section 50 (3) or (5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C P.13 as amended.

    √  Section 50(3) or (5) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, applies to any subsequent conveyance or transaction of the severed land.

    √  A one square foot portion of the abutting property to which the severed land is to be merged be conveyed to the Municipality. A survey is to be provided showing the one square foot parcel as a separate part on the reference plan.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the May 22, 2018 report of the Clerk/Manager of IT entitled Offer to Purchase – May 22, 2018, for information;

    AND FURTHER, that Council approves an exception to Section 19.1 of the Procedural By-law to allow By-law 51-2018 to be passed at the May 22, 2018 Council Meeting.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the report of the Clerk / Manager of IT, dated May 22, 2018 regarding Traffic Enforcement – Highway 4 and County Road 25 for information;

    AND FURTHER, that Council directs the Clerk to prepare an amendment to the Traffic By-law, incorporating no parking zones along a portion of Queen Street and County Road 25 in Blyth.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the updated 2018 Budget Report from the Director of Finance;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council considers passing amended By-Law #47-2018 being a by-law to adopt the 2018 budget and tax rates;

    AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron approves an exception to Section 19.1 of the Procedural By-Law to allow the By-law to be passed at the May 22, 2018 Council Meeting.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accept the May 22, 2018 report of the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story Memorandum of Understanding for information purposes;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council approves an exception to Section 19.1 of the Procedural By-Law to allow the Reeve and Clerk sign By-law No 54-2018 to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding at the May 22, 2018 Council meeting.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accept the report prepared by the Acting Director of Recreation and Facilities and the Director of Public Works, dated May 22, 2018, regarding the Blyth Artisan Market for information purposes;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the Blyth BIA’s initiative to operate a Blyth Artisan Market in Blyth as presented at the Council meeting on May 7th;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the proposed interim location of the Blyth Artisan Market to be the alley west of Blyth Memorial Community Hall, located at the south end of the alley at Dinsley Street until the permanent proposed location at 437 Queen Street, Blyth, is available.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the report of the Director of Public Works, dated May 22nd, 2018 regarding 2017 Capital Project Funding for information; 

    AND FURTHER THAT the budget be amended to reflect a transfer from Wastewater Reserves to 2018 Wastewater Operating in the amount of $33,999.23 for costs associated with 2017 Capital Repairs to the Blyth Wastewater Treatment Plant be authorized.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the report of the Director of Public Works, dated May 22nd, 2018 regarding the procurement of catchbasin cleaning services for 2018 for information;

    AND FURTHER THAT the contract for catchbasin cleaning services for 2018 in the amount of $12,738.75 plus applicable taxes be awarded to B. Edwards Transfer Ltd.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the report of the Director of Public Works, dated May 22, 2018 regarding the Howson Dam for information purposes;

    AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to forward a copy of this report and the corresponding attachments to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, the Howson Dam Committee, the Ontario Rivers Alliance, and other stakeholders upon request.

    AND FURTHER THAT a report be presented to Council summarizing the comments of any delegations received and providing further details on financing and amortization details associated with the options presented in this report.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby appoint R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd. to prepare a report to fulfil the requirements under Section 78 of the Drainage Act as requested by two separate Notice of Requests for Drain Improvement.

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  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron have reviewed and have no concerns regarding the proposed closure of road allowance known as Princess Street, Plan 410, Wingham, as submitted by the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, and dated May 4, 2018.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby supports the Reeve in proclaiming June 2, 2018 as National Health & Fitness Day. 

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby directs staff to prepare letters supporting the Elementary School Fair in their applications to the TSC Stores Community Agricultural Grant as well as the Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. 

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby participate in OGRA's Autonomous Vehicle Initiative and that this matter be referred to the Director of Public Works to develop a list of preferred routes within the municipality. 

  • Whereas the former Village of Blyth had a snow removal policy of ensuring full access to downtown places of business for every business day; and

    Whereas this policy was maintained for the Blyth Ward for several years after amalgamation of North Huron; and

    Whereas the present snow removal policy of scheduled snow removal results in as many as three days a week in which passengers, people with mobility issues, and others are unable to gain reasonable access to the stores and offices which they need to visit.

    Now therefore be it resolved that staff are requested to prepare a report and present available options regarding the North Huron snow removal policy as it specifically relates to the downtown core of both the Wingham and Blyth wards, addressing accessibility to stores and offices for all business days, by eliminating the snow banks along the curbs and sidewalks, and at the intersections prior to the beginning of each business day.

  • THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby directs staff to prepare a report detailing the necessary steps and associated costs to expand the service area of Wingham Police Service to include the Blyth and East Wawanosh Wards and as part of the report, take into consideration the current OPP service level and budget allocations for the Blyth and East Wawanosh wards.

By-law No. 51-2018; Being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and 909395 Ontario Inc. for a portion of land legally described as PT 1 LT 6 RP 22R-6630, Wingham Ward, Township of North Huron.

  • THAT By-law No. 51-2018; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and 909395 Ontario Inc. for a portion of land legally described as PT 1 LT 6 RP 22R-6630, Wingham Ward, Township of North Huron; be introduced, read a first, second, third and final time, signed by the Reeve and Clerk, and engrossed in the By-law book.

Being a By-law to adopt a Constitution and Procedure By-law for the Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA).

  • THAT By-law No. 52-2018; Being a By-law to adopt a Constitution and Procedure By-law for the Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA); be introduced, read a first, second, third and final time, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law Book.

A By-law to implement a minimum and maximum charge for the Blyth Business Improvement Area.

  • THAT By-law No. 53-2018; Being a By-law to implement a minimum and maximum charge for the Blyth Business Improvement Area; be introduced, read a first, second, third and final time, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law Book.

A by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story Committee

  • THAT By-law No. 54-2018; Being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Township of North Huron and the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story Committee; be introduced, read a first, second, third and final time, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law Book.

Being a by-law for the purposes of levying and collecting rates for various purposes and provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest.

  • THAT By-law No. 47-2018; being a by-law for the purposes of levying and collecting rates for various purposes and provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest; be introduced, read a first, second, third and final time, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law Book.

Being a by-law to establish salary ranges for municipal employees of the Corporation of the Township of North Huron. 

  • THAT By-law No. 48-2018; being a by-law to establish salary ranges for municipal employees of the Corporation 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.

  • 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) (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Recreation Department Personnel);
    • Section 239 (2) (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and Section 239 (2) (d) Labour relations or employee negotiations (Fire Department Personnel);
    • Section 239 (2) (c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Blyth Property)
  • 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.

  • THAT By-law 55-2018; 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.

  • 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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