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04 27 2022 Council Minutes(9/TO vilship of &Ante Proud Heritage, Exciting Future Wednesday, April 27, 2022 The Township of Oro-Medonte Council Meeting Minutes Electronic Meeting 2018-2022 Council Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough Councillor Ian Veitch Councillor Tammy DeSousa Councillor Cathy Keane Councillor Shawn Scott Councillor Randy Greenlaw 9:01 a.m. Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria Present: Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources; Garry McCartney, Chief Building Official; Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Jenny Legget, Communications and Public Relations Officer; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician (IT); Zachary Astin, IT Help Desk Technician (IT) All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform. 1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection: Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to order. The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [0-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene. Page 1 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together towards Reconciliation. 2. Adoption of Agenda: a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Motion No. C220427-1 Moved by Keane, Seconded by Greenlaw Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, April 27, 2022 be received and adopted, as amended, to add Item 4e) Robin Dunn CAO re: Solicitor -Client privilege; Litigation Affecting the Municipality (918 Line 3 South). Carried. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. 4. Closed Session Items: a) Motion to go In Closed Session. Motion No. C220427-2 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Scott Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:04 a.m. to discuss • Trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality (South Yard Roof Replacement). • Solicitor -Client privilege; Litigation Affecting the Municipality (918 Line 3 South). Carried. Page 2 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. b) Motion to Rise and Report. Motion No. C220427-3 Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 10:18 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Item 4 e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor -Client privilege; Litigation Affecting the Municipality (918 Line 3 South). Carried. e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor -Client privilege; Litigation Affecting the Municipality (918 Line 3 South). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, CAO; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Chris Williams and David Reiter, Aird & Berlis LLP. Motion No. C220427-4 Moved by Hough, Seconded by DeSousa Be it resolved 1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO; Chris Williams and David Reiter, Aird & Berlis LLP re: Solicitor -Client privilege; Litigation Affecting the Municipality (918 Line 3 South) be received. 2. That staff and legal counsel proceed as directed by Council. Carried. Motion No. C220427-5 Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Greenlaw Be it resolved that Rule 14.19a), as per the consolidated Procedural By-law No. 2017-165, be suspended in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment requirement, if necessary. Carried. Page 3 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 5. Minutes of Council and Committees: a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Motion No. C220427-6 Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the a) Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 be received and adopted as printed and circulated. 6. Recognition of Achievements: None. 7. Public Meetings: None. 8. Deputations/Presentations: None. 9. Open Forum: One (1) individual provided comments with respect to Item 15b). Carried. Page 4 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 10. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action: a) OCS2022-11, Roz Llewellyn, Supervisor, Facilities and Parks re: Oro-Medonte Community Arena Food Concession. Motion No. C220427-7 Moved by Scott, Seconded by Veitch Be it resolved 1. That OCS2022-11, Roz Llewellyn, Supervisor, Facilities and Parks re: Oro-Medonte Community Arena Food Concession be received and adopted. 2. That Council waive the provisions of the Township's Purchasing By-law (2004-112) to award the contract for the operation of the Oro-Medonte Community Arena Food Concession and vending machines to The Snack Shack for the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 ice seasons for monthly rent as outlined in OCS2022-11. 3. That the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the appropriate agreement. Carried. b) OCS2022-12, Roz Llewellyn, Supervisor, Facilities and Parks re: Brookstone Academy - Carley and Eady Hall. Motion No. C220427-8 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Keane Be it resolved 1. That OCS2022-12, Roz Llewellyn, Supervisor, Facilities and Parks re: Brookstone Academy - Carley Hall and Eady Hall be received and adopted; 2. That Council approve the renewal of the facility rental agreement for Carley Hall for the 2022-2023 school year (including use in the summer of 2022); 3. That Council approve the proposed facility rental agreement with Brookstone Academy for the use of Eady Hall for the 2022-2023 school year; 4. That both rental agreements be subject to review at the end of the agreement to determine long term compatibility of the shared use of the halls; 5. And that the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the rental agreements with Brookstone Academy. Carried. Page 5 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. c) DS2022-044, Garry McCartney, Chief Building Official re: Supply and Delivery of One (1) Sport Utility Vehicle - Building Division. Motion No. C220427-9 Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa Be it resolved 1. That DS2022-044, Garry McCartney, Chief Building Official re: Supply and Delivery of One (1) Sport Utility Vehicle - Building Division be received and adopted. 2. That Request for supply and delivery of one (1) All -wheel Drive, Mid -sized Sport Utility Vehicle be awarded to Sunrise Toyota for the purchase of a 2022 Toyota Rav4 (Gas) in the amount of $32,117.00 plus HST. 3. That the Chief Building Official be authorized to execute the appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township. 4. That the bidders be thanked and notified of Council's decision under the Chief Building Official's signature. Carried. d) HR2022-01, Tamara Obee, Director Human Resources re: Payroll and Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Motion No. C220427-10 Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved 1. That HR 2022-01, Tamara Obee, Director Human Resources re: Payroll and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) be received and adopted. 2. That Council authorizes the purchase of ADP Workforce Now software as outlined in HR2022-01. 3. And that the Director, Human Resources be authorized to execute the service agreement with ADP Workforce Now. Carried. 11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only: a) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions. b) DS2022-062, Garry McCartney, Chief Building Official re: Building Division Quarterly Stats Update January - March 2022. c) CS2022-12, Jenny Legget, Communications & Public Relations Officer re: Corporate Communications Update. Page 6 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Motion No. C220427-11 Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by DeSousa Be it resolved that the reports, as listed under Item #11, Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only, be received: a) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions. b) DS2022-062, Garry McCartney, Chief Building Official re: Building Division Quarterly Stats Update January - March 2022. c) CS2022-12, Jenny Legget, Communications & Public Relations Officer re: Corporate Communications Update. Carried. 12. 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; Councillors Veitch, Keane, Scott and Greenlaw. b) Councillor Scott re: Aggregate Resources Act Licence Moratorium. Motion No. C220427-12 Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane Whereas Ontario currently has over 5000 Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) licenced pits and quarries located throughout the province that are able to meet the expected near and mid-term needs of Ontario's construction industry; And Whereas ARA licence applications continue to be submitted without a definitive determination if there is a need for additional supply; And Whereas there are 22 ARA properties that are zoned MAR1 as a licenced aggregate pit/quarry with a total area of 1116.1 hectares or 2757.8 acres of land in the Township of Oro-Medonte; And Whereas gravel pits and quarries can cause the permanent destruction of natural environments, habitats and countryside when not properly planned and managed; Page 7 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. And Whereas pits and quarries have negative social impacts on host communities in terms of noise, air pollution, and truck traffic on haul routes; And Whereas despite being heavy industry, mines are assessed at a reduced agricultural rate; And Whereas the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to combat climate change has brought awareness to the very high carbon footprint associated with the production of concrete and asphalt which are major end -users of aggregates; Now Therefore Be it resolved that the Province of Ontario be requested to impose an immediate temporary moratorium on all new gravel applications, including expansions to existing licensed sites, pending a broad consultation process that would include First Nations, Township of Oro-Medonte, other affected Municipalities, independent experts and scientists, to chart a new path forward for the extraction and processing of aggregates in Ontario which: i. Establishes criteria and processes for determining the need for new aggregate licences (including the expansion to existing licenses); ii. Establishes updated policies and restrictions for aggregate extraction below the water table to reflect current groundwater sciences; iii. Assesses the cumulative impacts of aggregate operations in terms of off -site impacts to environmental systems; the groundwater regime and base flow contributions to area watercourses and wetlands; area habitat including corridors; traffic along haul routes; and, dust and noise emissions; iv. Develops new guidelines for reprocessing and recycling of concrete and asphalt products in order to ensure sustainable aggregate supplies; v. Recommends a fair levy for aggregate extraction that includes environmental and infrastructure maintenance costs to the local community of extraction and distribution of aggregate; vi. Recommends a property assessment category reflecting the heavy industrial use of licenced lands; vii. Provides greater weight to the input by local municipalities to lessen the social impacts from aggregate extraction and truck haul routes through their communities; viii. Provides clarity on the role of host municipalities under the Planning Act in decision making on ARA licence site plan amendments; Page 8 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. ix. And Further That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the leaders of all Provincial Parties; the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources & Forestry; the Honourable Doug Downey; the Honourable Jill Dunlop; AMO; and the County of Simcoe. Unanimously Carried. 13.Announcements: None. 14. Consent Agenda: None. 15. Communications/Petitions: b) Correspondence dated April 12, 2022 from Lori Hutcheson, President, Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association (HVPOA); and Linda DeLottinville, Member at Large HVPOA Board re: Request for Council Approval for AED Installation, Maintenance and Monitoring of Three (3) Placement Locations (Sweetwater Park, Harbourwood Park and Bayview Memorial Park). Motion No. C220427-13 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Scott Be it resolved 1. That correspondence dated April 12, 2022 from Lori Hutcheson, President, Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association (HVPOA); and Linda DeLottinville, Member at Large HVPOA Board re: Request for Council Approval for AED Installation, Maintenance and Monitoring of Three (3) Placement Locations (Sweetwater Park, Harbourwood Park and Bayview Memorial Park) be received. 2. And staff report back to Council as directed. Carried. Page 9 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 4. Closed Session Items: a) Motion to go In Closed Session. Motion No. C220427-14 Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 11:43 a.m. to discuss • Solicitor -client privilege (Oro Station Development Co. Ltd.); • Trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality (South Yard Roof Replacement). Carried. b) Motion to Rise and Report. Motion No. C220427-15 Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 12:58 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Items 4 c) Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege (Oro Station Development Co. Ltd.). d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re: Trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality (South Yard Roof Replacement). Carried. Page 10 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. c) Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege (Oro Station Development Co. Ltd.). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, CAO; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis LLP. Motion No. C220427-16 Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw Be it resolved 1. That the confidential correspondence dated April 25, 2022 from John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis LLP and presented by Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services and John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis LLP re: (Oro Station Development Co. Ltd.) be received. 2. That staff and legal counsel proceed as directed by Council. Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor DeSousa Councillor DeSousa Yea Councillor Greenlaw Nay Deputy Mayor Hough Yea Councillor Keane Yea Councillor Scott Yea Councillor Veitch Yea Mayor H.S. Hughes Yea Carried. Page 11 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re: Trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality (South Yard Roof Replacement). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, CAO; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services. Motion No. C220427-17 Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott Be it resolved 1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re: Trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality (South Yard Roof Replacement) be received. 2. That staff and legal counsel proceed as directed by Council. Carried. 15. Communications/Petitions: a) Correspondence dated September 28, 2021 from Patricia Shellswell, Treasurer of The Women's Institute of Clowes re: Application for Grant/Subsidy 2022. Motion No. C220427-18 Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott Be it resolved that Item 15a) be deferred pending Councillor Keane's report back to Council. Carried. Motion No. C220427-19 Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Greenlaw Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated September 28, 2021 from Patricia Shellswell, Treasurer of The Women's Institute of Clowes re: Application for Grant/Subsidy 2022 be received. 2. That Council approve the Application for Grant/Subsidy 2022 from Patricia Shellswell, Treasurer of The Women's Institute of Clowes in the amount of $200.00 to be funded from the 2022 Grant/Subsidy allocation, 3. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Mayor's signature. Deferred. Page 12 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 16.Notice of Motions: None. 17. By -Laws: a) 2022-038: A By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/ Provincial Offences Officers and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2021-020, 2021-061 and any other applicable by-law enacted to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Provincial Offences Officers "Appointment By-law". Motion No. C220427-20 Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Keane Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2022-038: a) 2022-038: A By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/Provincial Offences Officers and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2021-020, 2021-061 and any other applicable by-law enacted to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Provincial Offences Officers "Appointment By-law". be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. 18.Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items): None. 19.Confirmation By -Law: a) 2022-039: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Motion No. C220427-21 Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Veitch Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2022-039: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. Page 13 of 14 Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 20.Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. C220427-22 Moved by Scott, Seconded by DeSousa Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 1:06 p.m. q. ,. L,Sy-,4,.. Mayor, H.S. H» hes Cleat,\Yvonne Aubichon Carried. Page 14 of 14