THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON

COUNCIL AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:
Monday, February 01, 2016
Time:
7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.
Location:
HELD IN THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Visited2.Accept of Amend Agenda
THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron; accept the Agenda for the February 1st, 2016 Council meeting; as amended to include Procedural By-law 18/2016, Item No. 12.3 on the Agenda; and remove Item 5.1 Invited Guest, Joyce Williamson - Retirement Recognition.
Visited4.1Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 19th, 2016
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 19th, 2016; as printed and circulated.
Visited6.3.1Department Report
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the February 1st, 2016 Report No. 6.3.1 of the Clerk's Department for information purposes.
Visited6.3.2Site plan Application for Wingham Health Clinic
T. Seip declared a conflict on this item. (Member of Hospital Board. )

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby recommend that the site plan application (131 John Street East, Wingham Ward, Township of North Huron) be approved with the following conditions and a site plan agreement be entered into:

  1. This site plan approval applies to the site plan entitled “Project 21509 Wingham Health Clinic” prepared by V.G Architects (The Ventin Group Ltd.), dated December 23, 2015  and referred to as Plan A1.1;
  2. This site plan approval also includes submitted drawings prepared by R.J Burnside & Associates Ltd, dated January 14, 2016, entitled:
    • Wingham Health Clinic Parking Lot Layout- Phases 1 &2, referred to as C101
    • Wingham Health Clinic Parking Lot Layout- Phase 3, referred to as C102
    • Wingham Health Clinic Lot Grading and Drainage Plan- Phase 1, referred to as C201
    • Wingham Health Clinic Lot Grading and Drainage Plan- Phase 2, referred to as C202
    • Wingham Health Clinic Lot Grading and Drainage Plan-Phase 3, referred to as C203
    • Wingham Health Clinic Stormwater Management Plan, referred to as C301
  3. Installation or repair of any curbing or infrastructure works and facilities;
  4. Providing and maintaining the site grading, drainage of surface waters and storm water management on the lands in accordance with Drawings C201, C202, C203, and C301, and the Engineer’s specifications;
  5. Submitted Burnside Drawings C101, C102, C201, C202 be modified to show changes and comments from the review by B.M Ross and Associates Limited;
  6. All surfacing on the lands is to be complete;
  7. All snow is to be stored on the subject property as indicated on the Site Plan;
  8. All exterior lighting is to be installed as indicated on the Site Plan and prevent glare on adjacent properties;
  9. All trees that are removed are to be replaced to the satisfaction of the Township; and
  10. Phased parking is to be completed as indicated on the Site Plan and in Burnside Drawings C101 and C102 and the temporary parking lot will be removed to the Township’s satisfaction.
Visited6.4.1Bills and Accounts
Accounts Payable January 28, 2016
General Account $194,346.84
Water Account $194.869.10
Sewer Account $25,631.10
General Internet/Pre-authorized $69,002.76
Water Internet/Pre-authorized $1,826.15
TOTAL $485,676.64
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron approve the Bills and Accounts in the amount of $485,676.64 as of January 28th, 2016.
Visited6.5.1Town Hall Theatre Committee Grant/Fund Applications
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron approve the applications for funding for the Town Hall Theatre Committee fundraising campaign to the Bruce Power's Community Investment & Sponsorship program for $10,000.
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron approve the application for funding from the Lucknow Kinsmen's Music in the Fields account for the amount of $5,000.
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron approve the application to the Libro Prosperity Fund for up to $10,000 of funding.
Visited6.5.2Town Hall Theatre Committee Funds for Fire Code Consulting
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron approve staff spending up to $1,500 of funds in reserves, to hire Allan Avis Architects to provide a written recommendation on how to best meet the requirements for the fire code upgrades for the Town Hall Theatre.  The funds in reserves have been fundraised for the Town Hall Theatre Renovation Project.
Visited6.6.1Department Report
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the Department Activity Report of the Public Works Department for information purposes.
Visited6.6.2Winter Maintenance of Sidewalks Policy
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the February 1st, 2016 Draft Winter Maintenance of Sidewalks Policy is received for information purposes.
 
AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the Draft Township Winter Maintenance of Sidewalks Policy as presented;
 
AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk is directed to prepare a by-law to adopt the Township Winter Maintenance of Sidewalks Policy at the February 15th, 2016 Council meeting.
Visited6.6.3Winter Operations Plan
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the February 1st, 2016 Draft Winter Operations Plan report for information purposes;
 
AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the Draft Winter Operations Plan as presented;
 
AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk is directed to prepare a by-law to adopt the Township Winter Operations Plan at the February 15th, 2016 Council meeting.
Visited6.6.4Minimum Maintenance Standard
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the February 1st, 2016 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways Ontario Regulation 239/02 for information purposes;
 
AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the adoption of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways within the Township of North Huron;
 
AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk is directed to prepare a by-law to adopt the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways as outlined in the Ontario Regulation 239/02 at the February 15th, 2016 Council meeting.
Visited6.8.1Development of a Business Plan for the ESTC
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby hire a consultant to review ESTC operations, budget and operating structure and subsequently develop a business plan for the ESTC.
Visited6.9CAO
Visited6.9.1Howson Dam - Response to Committee Delegation & Correspondence
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accepts the Report of the CAO dated January 27th, 2016 regarding the Howson Dam Report for information purposes;
 
AND FURTHER THAT, in consideration of the provisions of the Township's Committee Appointment Policy the request from the Howson Dam Committee to be appointed as a Committee of Council is hereby denied.
Visited6.9.2Draft Procedural By-law

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron directs the Clerk to amend the draft procedural by-law to include the requirement to hold a meeting in Blyth and East Wawanosh once per year.

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron directs the Clerk to amend the draft procedural by-law to include the requirement to audio/video record closed meetings.

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron directs the Clerk to amend the draft procedural by-law to insert a new item 17.2,

17.2  The Clerk of the Reeve, may refuse a delegation request at their discretion if the matter is deemed to be routine of administrative in nature and can be referred to staff for quick resolution; the matter is not within the jurisdiction or normal realm of council business; the request is repetitive, vexatious or frivolous in nature; or any other reason deemed appropriate under the circumstances.  The Clerk or Reeve may defer a delegation to subsequent agenda if the timing is deemed more appropriate, at their discretion.  In all cases above, the decision of the Reeve shall be final.  The Clerk shall notify Council in writing of any person who has requested to be a delegation but has been denied the right to be listed on the agenda.

AND FURTHER THAT the number of the remaining clauses be cascaded accordingly.

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron directs the Clerk to amend the draft procedural by-law to include a clause requiring that by-laws will undergo only a first and second reading at their initial presentation followed by a third and final reading at a subsequent meeting; with the exception of those by-laws related to planning and zoning matters or being of a routine nature.

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron directs the Clerk to amend the draft procedural by-law to replace Item 5.2 (d) 4. Service of Invocation performed by clergy to be chosen by the Reeve; with Inspirational message delivered by a speaker chosen by the Reeve.

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron directs the Clerk to amend the draft procedural by-law to include the requirement to hold at minimum one (1) town hall style public meeting per year. 

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron directs the Clerk to amend the draft procedural by-law to include language restricting the use of audio and/or video recording devices, other than that which the Township operates, during Council meetings.

Visited8.1Source Water Protection Stewardship
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the Source Water Protection Stewardship correspondence for information purposes.
Visited9.7.2Howson Dam Supporters
  • Mary Lou and Brian Cameron
  • Mac and Carol MacKay
  • Marie Gear and Larry Cerson
  • Terry Taylor
  • Shaun Marshall MD
  • Carol Hamilton
  • John H. Mann

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron agree that the correspondence be ordered, read and filed.

Visited10.1AMO Communications
  • AMO Policy Update - 2016 Pre-Budget Submission
  • Registration Open for the 2016 AMO Annual Conference
  • AMO Policy Update - Federal Minister Starts to Frame Infrastructure Investments
  • AMO Watch File - January 21, 2016
  • LAS Energy Finance Workshops
  • AMO's Heads of Council Leadership Training
  • AMO Watch File - January 28, 2016
Visited10.3Rural Response For Healthy Children

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron agree that the correspondence be ordered, read and filed.

Visited11.1Health & Safety Committee

Minutes November 26, 2015 Meeting

Visited11.2North Huron Police Services Board

Minutes December 1, 2015 Meeting

Visited11.3Wingham & Area Health Professionals Recruitment Committee

Financial and 2016 Budget Documents

Visited11.4East Wawanosh 150th Anniversary Committee

Minutes November 25, 2015 Meeting

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron agree that the Committee Reports be received for information.

Visited12.1By-law No. 15-2016; Being a by-law to provide for Interim Tax Levies
THAT By-law No. 15-2016; being a by-law to provide for Interim Tax Levies; be introduced, read a first and second time.
THAT By-law 15-2016; being a by-law to provide for Interim Tax Levies; be read a third and final time, signed by the Reeve and the Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law book.
Visited12.2By-law 16-2016; Being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Site Plan Control Agreement
THAT By-law No. 16-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Site Plan Control Agreement; be introduced, read a first and second time.
THAT By-law No. 16-2016; being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign, on behalf of Council, a Site Plan Control Agreement; be read a third and final time, signed by the Reeve and the Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law Book.
Visited12.3By-law No. 18-2016; Being a by-law to establish a Policy to Govern the Calling, Place and Proceedings of the Council & Committees of the Township of North Huron and to provide Public Notice of Meetings

THAT By-law 18-2016; being a by-law to establish a Policy to Govern the Calling, Place and Proceedings of the Council & Committees of the Township of North Huron and to provide Public Notice of Meetings; be introduced, read a first and second time.

THAT By-law 18-2016; being a by-law to establish a Policy to Govern the Calling, Place and Proceedings of the Council & Committees of the Township of North Huron and to provide Public Notice of Meetings; be read a third and final time, signed by the Reeve and the Clerk and be engrossed in the By-law Book.

Visited13.Council Reports & Inquiries

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron hereby directs the Director of Finance to send a letter in response to the questions raised by Junction Place residents. 

Visited15.In Camera Session

THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron do hereby proceed at 9:13 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 (Organizational Structure Review);
  • Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (ESTC Staffing).
THAT The Council of the Township of North Huron agree to proceed to the Regular Council meeting at 10:58 PM;
 
AND FURTHER THAT Direction given to staff in the in camera session is hereby approved.
Visited16.Confirmatory By-law
THAT By-law 17-2016; 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 No. 17-2016; 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.
Visited17.Next Meeting

Monday, February 8th, 2016 eSCRIBE Training and Budget Meeting #1 at 6:30 PM in the North Huron Council Chambers

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 Budget Meeting #2 at 7:00 PM in the North Huron Council Chambers

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the North Huron Council Chambers

Visited18.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 11:01 PM
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