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09 13 2017 Council Meeting Minutesems` jq Towr��'�r�C��J� Prond Heritage, Exciting Future Wednesday, September 13, 2017 The Township of Oro-Medonte Council Meeting Minutes Council Chambers 2014-2018 Council Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough Councillor Barbara Coutanche Councillor Scott Macpherson Councillor John Crawford Councillor Scott Jermey Regrets: Councillor Phil Hall Time: 9:01 a.m. Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Present: Financial Officer/Treasurer; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate & Strategic Initiatives; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Ted Walker, Interim Clerk; Curtis Shelswell, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Paul Hillenaar, Chief Building Official; Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure & Capital Projects; Michelle Jakobi, Manager, Environmental Services Compliance & Capital Projects; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Scott Thomson, Operations Technical Coordinator; Samah Othman, Supervisor, Communications and Customer Service; Darcy Brooke- Bisschop, Coordinator, Economic Development/Communications; Catherine Oosterbaan, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection: Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order followed by a moment of reflection. Page 1 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. 2. Adoption of Agenda: a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Motion No. C170913-1 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, September 13, 2017 be received and adopted. Carried. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. Motion No. C170913-2 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that Rule 14.21 a) of Procedural By-law No. 2015-203 be suspended in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment requirement. Carried. 4. Closed Session Items: a) Motion to go In Closed Session. Motion No. C170913-3 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:03 a.m. to discuss • security of municipal property (Administration Centre Septic); • litigation affecting the municipality (Oro-Medonte Community Centre); (Traffic Control). Carried. Page 2 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. b) Motion to Rise and Report. Motion No. C170913-4 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 10:12 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Items 4 c) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Oro-Medonte Community Centre); d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Traffic Control). e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Security of municipal property (Administration Centre Septic). Carried. c) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Oro-Medonte Community Centre). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate & Strategic Initiatives; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Ted Walker, Interim Clerk; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk. Motion No. C170913-5 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Confidential Report No. OCS2017-33, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Oro-Medonte Community Centre) be received and adopted. Carried. Page 3 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Traffic Control). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate & Strategic Initiatives; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Ted Walker, Interim Clerk; Scott Thomson, Operations Technical Coordinator; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk. Motion No. C170913-6 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that Confidential Report No. OCS2017-27, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Traffic Control) be received and adopted. Carried. e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Security of municipal property (Administration Centre Septic). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate & Strategic Initiatives; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Ted Walker, Interim Clerk; Paul Hillenaar, Chief Building Official; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk. Motion No. C170913-7 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved 1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO and Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Security of municipal property (Administration Centre Septic) be received. 2. And That the Director, Operations & Community Services be authorized to proceed as directed by Council. Carried. Page 4 of 19 Council Minutes —Wednesday, September 13, 2017. 5. Minutes of Council and Committees: a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Motion No. C170913-8 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 be received and adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. 6. Recognition of Achievements: a) Correspondence dated August 5, 2017 from Heather Haidle re: Letter of Appreciation, Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services. Motion No. C170913-9 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated August 5, 2017 from Heather Haidle re: Letter of Appreciation, Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services be received. 2. And That the Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services be recognized under the Mayor's signature. Carried. 7. Public Meetings: None. Page 5 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. 8. Deputations: a) Michael McMurter, Carol Benedetti, Information Orillia re: Requests for Letter of Support, in Principle, Canadian Index of Well Being (CIW); and Funding Consideration. Motion No. C170913-10 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated July 25, 2017 and PowerPoint presentation presented by Michael McMurter, Information Orillia re: Request for Letter of Support, in Principle, Canadian Index of Well Being (CIW); and Funding Consideration be received. 2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte, supports in principle, the completion of an assessment of the region using the Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 3. That the Township's participation be referred to the 2018 budget deliberations. 4. And that the Director, Corporate Services advise the applicant of Council's decision. Carried. b) Ian Veitch, Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association (HVPOA); Bob Lehman, RPP re: Initial Recommendations on Planning and Development Matters in Horseshoe Valley/ Highlands. Correspondence was distributed to members of Council and staff. Motion No. C170913-11 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated July 12, July 25 and September 13, 2017 and presented by Ian Veitch, Board Member, Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association (HVPOA); and Bob Lehman, RPP re: Initial Recommendations on Planning and Development Matters in Horseshoe Valley/ Highlands be received. 2. And That the matter be referred to staff for a report back to Council. Unanimously Carried. Page 6 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. 9. Presentations: a) S/St. Burton, Ontario Provincial Police, Barrie Detachment re: New Appointment. S/Sgt. Burton introduced S/Sgt. Chrichton as the New Detachment Commander. b) Stephen Riley, Bridge Group Manager, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited re: 2017 Bridge Inspections. Motion No. C170913-12 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved 1. That the PowerPoint presentation presented by Stephen Riley, Bridge Group Manager, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited re: 2017 Bridge Inspections be received. 2. And that the material be referenced in development of the 2018 capital budget and multi- year forecast. Carried. 10. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest: Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item which the public member may request be brought forward and considered earlier in the meeting. 11. Open Forum: One individual provided comments related to Item 12i). Page 7 of 19 Council Minutes —Wednesday, September 13, 2017. 12. Reports of Municipal Officers: a) Report No. OCS2017-25, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Warminster Parkland Development - Update. Motion No. C170913-13 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved 1. That Motion No: C170809-25 that was deferred at the August 9, 2017 Council meeting re: Report No. OCS2017-25, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services, Warminster Parkland Development - Update be rescinded and replaced with the following: 2. That the proposed development of Danny McCue Park to include: • Washroom Building Repairs, • Waterline, • Landscaping, and • Multi Purpose Sports Pad, be deferred to 2018. 3. And that staff bring forward the deferred projects for Danny McCue Park, in the 2018 budget deliberations, to include reallocation of the 2017 funding in the amount of $20,000 for the development of a playground in the Warminster Meadows Subdivision and cash in lieu of parkland dedication to offset the community contribution as identified in Report No. OCS2017-25. Carried. Council consented to allow Dawn Miller; and Rebecca Harjupanula to provide comments. b) Report No. OCS2017-29, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Speed Reduction — Various Locations. Motion No. C170913-14 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved that Report No. OCS2017-29, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Speed Reduction — Various Locations be deferred to the September 27, 2017 meeting. Carried. Page 8 of 19 Council Minutes —Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Motion No. C170913-15 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved 1. That Report No. OCS2017-29, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Speed Reduction — Various Locations be received and adopted. 2. That the speed limit on road sections listed be reduced as recommended in Report No. OCS2017-29. 3. That the appropriate By-law be amended to reduce the speed limit on Line 2 North between 30/31 Sideroad and Bidwell Road to 50 km/hr. 4. That the unposted section of Line 7 North between Old Barrie Road and Horseshoe Valley Road be reduced in speed to 60 km/hr. 5. That the tree clearing and sight line work for both Line 2 North and Line 7 North be considered in the 2018 budget deliberations. 6. That additional funds for signage be included and brought forward in the 2018 budget deliberations. 7. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. 8. That a communication program be undertaken to communicate the revision of speed limit changes. 9. And that the residents who requested the reduction of speed, as well as the Ontario Provincial Police be notified of Council's decision under the Director, Operations and Community Services' signature. Deferred. c) Report No. OCS2017-30, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Tender OCS2017-14 Bayview Memorial Park Improvement. Motion No. C170913-16 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved 1. That Report No. OCS2017-30, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Tender OCS2017-14 Bayview Memorial Park Improvement be received and adopted. 2. That staff report back to Council at its meeting of September 27, 2017. Carried. Page 9 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. d) Report No. OCS2017-32, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re; Tender OCS2017-015, Fire Protection Water Storage Tank Installation, Small Crescent and Oro-Medonte Community Centre (Guthrie Arena) [to be distributed]. Motion No. C170913-17 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved 1. That Report No. OCS2017-32, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Tender OCS2017-015, Fire Protection Water Storage Tank Installation, Small Crescent and Oro-Medonte Community Centre (Guthrie Arena) be received and adopted. 2. That Tender Contract OCS2017-15 - Schedule B be awarded to Duivenvoorden Haulage for $89,851 (including $10,000 contingency) plus HST for the installation of fire protection water storage tanks at the Oro-Medonte Community Arena location. 3. That Tender Contract OCS2017-15 - Schedule A be awarded to Duivenvoorden Haulage for $107,940 (including $10,000 contingency) plus HST for the installation of fire protection water storage tanks at the Small Crescent location following the completion of a renewed agreement with business partners within the parameters previously approved by Council. 4. That the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township. 5. And that the bidders be thanked and notified under the Director, Operations and Community Services' signature. Carried. e) Report No. OCS2017-28, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Partnership Opportunity — Simcoe County District School Board. Motion No. C170913-18 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved 1. That Report No. OCS2017-28, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Partnership Opportunity — Simcoe County District School Board be received and adopted. 2. That staff be authorized to enter into discussions with the Simcoe County District School Board regarding facility partnership opportunities as set out in Report No. OCS2017-28. 3. And that staff report back to Council on the progress of discussions. Carried. Page 10 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. f) Report No. CS2017-15, Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Corporate Projects Status Update - August, 2017. Motion No. C170913-19 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved that Report No. CS2017-15, Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Corporate Projects Status Update - August, 2017 be received for information only. Carried. g) Report No. CS2017-14, Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: 2018-2022 Economic Development Strategy. Motion No. C170913-20 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved 1. That Report No. CS2017-14, Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: 2018-2022 Economic Development Strategy be received and adopted. 2. That the 2018-2022 Economic Development Strategy be adopted as presented. 3. That staff finalize a work plan and key performance indicators for 2018 in coordination with the 2018 budget process. 4. And that staff complete an annual report to Council and the public to provide an update on progress made in accomplishing the annual work plan and the results achieved. Carried. Page 11 of 19 Council Minutes —Wednesday, September 13, 2017. h) Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Request to Reschedule Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Development Services Committee to Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Motion No. C170913-21 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford Whereas By -Law No. 2015-210, A By -Law to Constitute and Appoint a Development Services Committee, provides that the regular schedule of meetings shall be on the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August); And Whereas there has been a scheduling request for the Council Chambers for Wednesday, June 6 and 7, 2018. Now Therefore be it resolved that the Development Services Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 be rescheduled to Tuesday, June 5, 2018. And that staff advise the public and staff of Council's decision accordingly. Carried. i) Report No. DS2017-99, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Sound Monitoring Program — 2017 Boots and Hearts and Big Feastival Statistics. Motion No. C170913-22 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that Report No. DS2017-99, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Sound Monitoring Program — 2017 Boots and Hearts and Big Feastival Statistics be received for information purposes only. Carried. Page 12 of 19 Council Minutes —Wednesday, September 13, 2017. j) Report No. DS2017-111, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Site Alteration -400 Line 14 North. Council consented to allow Elna Trotman and Bruce North to speak to the matter. Motion No. C170913-23 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved 1. That Report No. DS2017-111, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Site Alteration -400 Line 14 North be received and adopted. 2. That Council approve, in principle, the Site Alteration application received for 400 Line 14 North subject to the execution of the required Road Agreement and receipt of securities prior to the commencement of the project in conjunction with the Site Alteration By-law as outlined in Report No. DS2017-111. 3. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Development Services' signature. Carried. 13. Reports of Members of Council: a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township Partners and Agencies. The following members of Council provided updates: Mayor H.S. Hughes, Deputy Mayor Hough, Councillors Coutanche, Jermey and Crawford. Page 13 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, correspondence dated August 14, 2017 from Township of Georgian Bay re: Resolution Re: Invasive Plant Species - Request for Support. Motion No. C170913-24 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated August 14, 2017 from Township of Georgian Bay and presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Resolution Re: Invasive Plant Species - Request for Support be received. 2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte supports the Township of Georgian Bay's resolution to respectfully request the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change; and the Ministry of Transportation work collaboratively to eradicate invasive plant species such as Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed and Phragmites on Provincially owned lands to prevent invasive plants species from migrating onto municipal lands; municipal road allowances and privately owned lands. 3. And that Kathleen Wynne, Premier; the Minister of Natural Resources; the Minister of Environment and Climate Change; the Minister of Transportation; Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and Simcoe North MPP; Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party; and the Township of Georgian Bay be advised of Council's decision under the Mayor's signature. Carried. c) Mayor H.S. Hughes, correspondence dated August 18,2017 from Glen O'Brien re: Increased Gravel Truck Traffic, Line 9 North, Safety Concerns. Motion No. C170913-25 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 18,2017 from Glen O'Brien and presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes re: Increased Gravel Truck Traffic, Line 9 North, Safety Concerns be received and referred to staff for a followup response. Carried. Page 14 of 19 Council Minutes —Wednesday, September 13, 2017. d) Councillor Crawford, correspondence received September 5, 2017 from Michael Latsky re: Southbound Merge from Line 7 to Highway 11 Concerns. Motion No. C170913-26 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence received September 5, 2017 from Michael Latsky and presented by Councillor Crawford, re: Southbound Merge from Line 7 to Highway 11 Concerns be received. 2. And that the said correspondence be forwarded, under the Mayor's signature, to the Minister of Transportation; and Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and Simcoe North MPP, to respectfully request a re-evaluation of the safety concerns and consideration of improvements and suggestions by Mr. Latsky. Carried. 14. Consent Agenda: a) Announcements of Interest to the Public: 1. Eady Hall, Turkey Supper, Advanced Tickets Only, Saturday, September 16, 2017, Sittings - 5:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. 2. Notice of a Second Public Meeting and Notice of Draft Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Documents Release by Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Solar (LSRA) Energy Partnership to Engage in a Renewable Energy Project, September 21, 2017, 6:OOp.m.-8:OOp.m. Oro-Medonte Community Banquet Hall, 71 Line 4 North (@ Highway 11 South), Oro-Medonte (upstairs). 3. Township of Oro-Medonte, Notice of September 27, 2017 Council meeting, Reschedule of Commencement of Open Session time - 10:00 a.m. b) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on June 23, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. c) Minutes of Sustainability Plan Steering Committee (SPSC) of meeting held on Thursday, July 6, 2017; and Memorandum dated August 31, 2017 from Sustainable Severn Sound (SSS) and the Sustainability Committee. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. d) Correspondence dated July 17, 2017 from Brittany Peterson, Physician Recruitment Coordinator, Barrie Area Physician Recruitment re: Request for Financial Support. Staff Recommendation: Receive and Refer to 2018 Budget Deliberations. Page 15 of 19 Council Minutes —Wednesday, September 13, 2017. e) Correspondence dated August 29, 2017 from Scott Warnock, Chair, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, (SMDHU) Board of Health re: SMDHU, Health @ Simcoe Muskoka 2016-2017 Annual Community Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. Motion No. C170913-27 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under "Consent Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed: a) Announcements of Interest to the Public: 1. Eady Hall, Turkey Supper, Advanced Tickets Only, Saturday, September 16, 2017, Sittings - 5:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. 2. Notice of a Second Public Meeting and Notice of Draft Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Documents Release by Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Solar (LSRA) Energy Partnership to Engage in a Renewable Energy Project, September 21, 2017, 6:OOp.m.-8:OOp.m. Oro-Medonte Community Banquet Hall, 71 Line 4 North (@ Highway 11 South), Oro-Medonte (upstairs). 3. Township of Oro-Medonte, Notice of September 27, 2017 Council meeting, Reschedule of Commencement of Open Session time - 10:00 a.m. b) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on June 23, 2017. Received for Information Only. c) Minutes of Sustainability Plan Steering Committee (SPSC) of meeting held on Thursday, July 6, 2017; and Memorandum dated August 31, 2017 from Sustainable Severn Sound (SSS) and the Sustainability Committee. Received for Information Only. d) Correspondence dated July 17, 2017 from Brittany Peterson, Physician Recruitment Coordinator, Barrie Area Physician Recruitment re: Request for Financial Support. Staff Received and Referred to 2018 Budget Deliberations. e) Correspondence dated August 29, 2017 from Scott Warnock, Chair, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, (SMDHU) Board of Health re: SMDHU, Health @ Simcoe Muskoka 2016-2017 Annual Community Report. Received for Information Only. Carried. Page 16 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. 15. Communications/Petitions: a) Correspondence dated August 21, 2017 from Ed Moriarty re: Request to Name Vasey Park Ball Diamond, "Peter Robinson Field". Motion No. C170913-28 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated August 21, 2017 from Ed Moriarty re: Request to Name Vasey Park Ball Diamond, "Peter Robinson Field" be received. 2. That the request to name Vasey Park Ball Diamond as "Peter Robinson Field" be approved. 3. And That the Director, Operations & Community Services advise the applicant of Council's decision and proceed accordingly. Carried. b) Correspondence dated August 24, 2017 from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) re: Invitation to LSRCA's Stormwater Management - Low Impact Development Tour - September 19, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to approx 4:30 p.m., 120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket. Motion No. C170913-29 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved That the correspondence dated August 24, 2017 from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) re: Invitation to LSRCA's Stormwater Management - Low Impact Development Tour - September 19, 2017,12:00 p.m. to approx 4:30 p.m., 120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket be received. 2. That Councillor Macpherson be authorized to attend with per diem and mileage. 3. And That the CAO's Office RSVP accordingly. Carried. Page 17 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. c) Correspondence dated August 31, 2017 from Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative Officer, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA); correspondence dated August 23, 2017 from Tracy Roxborough, Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainable Severn Sound; correspondence dated September 1, 2017 to Devin Causley, Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) re: FCM Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program. Motion No. C170913-30 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated August 31, 2017 from Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative Officer, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA); correspondence dated August 23, 2017 from Tracy Roxborough, Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainable Severn Sound; and correspondence dated September 1, 2017 to Devin Causley, Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) re: FCM Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program be received. 2. And That the NVCA correspondence be referred to staff for a response under the CAO's signature. Carried. d) Correspondence dated September 7, 2017 from Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) re: 2018 ROMA Conference, January 21-23, 2018, Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto; correspondence dated September 7, 2017 from Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) re: 2018 OGRA Conference, February 25-28, 2018, Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. Motion No. C170913-31 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated September 7, 2017 from Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) re: 2018 ROMA Conference, January 21-23, 2018, Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto be received. 2. That the correspondence dated September 7, 2017 from Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) re: 2018 OGRA Conference, February 25-28, 2018, Fairmont Royal York, Toronto be received. 3. That Councillor Jermey be authorized to attend the 2018 ROMA Conference. 4. And That the CAO's Office RSVP accordingly. Carried. 16. Notice of Motions: None. Page 18 of 19 Council Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2017. 17. By -Laws: None. 18. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items): None. 19. Confirmation By -Law: a) By -Law No. 2017-118: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Motion No. C170913-32 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2017-118: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. 20.Questions from the Public Clarifying an Agenda Item: No one posed a question. 21.Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. C170913-33 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 4:12 p.m. May r, H. . 1-111t es Dep ty Clerk, Janette Teeter Carried. Page 19 of 19