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THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING NO. 9(2005)
The Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka met in the Council Chamber of the District
Administration Building on Pine Street, Bracebridge at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2005.
PRESENT: District Chair G. Adams and all other members of District
Council except S. Aitchison, F. Coleman, B. Colhoun and B. Glennie
OFFICIALS PRESENT: J. Green, Chief Administrative Officer; S. Cairns, Commissioner
of Finance & Corporate Services; T. White, Commissioner of Engineering & Public Works; S. Adamson, Commissioner of Community Services; M. French, Commissioner of Planning & Economic Development; D. Royston, District Solicitor; C. Lees, District Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: M. Durnan, Director of Finance; G. Bache, Director of Environmental Services; G. Plummer, Director of IT Services; C. Ibarra, Solicitor; M. Osypchuck, Manager of Muskoka Airport; J. Fox, Administrator – The Pines
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Adams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTARY MOTIONS LIST
Chair Adams noted an addition to the agenda with respect to a release of easement.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS
RE: COUNCIL MINUTES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Casey declared a conflict of interest with respect to the item regarding the Lake System Health program in the Planning & Economic Development minutes. Councillor Coates declared a conflict of interest with respect to the award of tender for culvert replacement in the Engineering & Public Works Committee minutes.
DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES – 8(2005)
Chair Adams noted a correction to the minutes with respect to recognition of the achievements of the Area municipalities; reference should have been made to the Township of Lake of Bays rather than the Township of Muskoka Lakes.
Moved by B. Boivin and seconded by L. Braid THAT the minutes of the District Council meeting No. 8(2005) held on June 13, 2005 be adopted, as amended. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Engineering & Public Works – PW-7-2005 Councillor Miglin highlighted the minutes of the June 15, 2005 meeting of the Engineering & Public Works Committee.
i) Licence of Occupation In response to a question from Councillor Young regarding charges for a licence of occupation, Mr. Royston advised that the costs are assessed on a case by case basis.
Moved by L. Braid and seconded by B. Boivin THAT the minutes of the Engineering & Public Works Committee meeting No. PW-7-2005 held on June 15, 2005 be adopted.
Carried.
b) Community Services
Councillor Fairfield highlighted the minutes of the June 15, 2005 meeting of the
Community Services Committee. i) The Pines Scorecard In response to a question from Councillor Boivin regarding immunization, Ms. Fox advised that some staff are exempt from immunization due to religious or medical reasons. Councillor Boivin also inquired as to staff attendance at mandatory training and Ms. Fox advised that scheduling issues may impact the level of participation, however every effort is made ensure everyone attends.
Moved by M. Casey and seconded by L. Braid
THAT the minutes of the Community
Services Committee meeting No. CS-6-
2005 held on June 15, 2006 be adopted.
Carried
.
c) Planning & Economic Development – PED-10-2005
Councillor Boivin highlighted the minutes of the June 16, 2005 meeting of the Planning &
Economic Development Committee.
i) Lake System Health Program Councillor Klinck commended Mrs. French and Mrs. Brouse for the initiative, advising that he supported the program wholeheartedly. He noted that an information brochure would be included with the Town’s tax bills.
Moved by B. Boivin and seconded by L. Braid THAT the minutes of the Planning &
Economic Development Committee meeting No. PED-10-2005 held on Jun 16, 2005 be
adopted. Carried.
d) Corporate & Emergency Services – CES-6-2005
Councillor Klinck highlighted the minutes of the June 17, 2005 meeting of the Corporate
& Emergency Services Committee.
i) Girlz Unplugged Program In response to a question from Councillor Boivin as to the source of the $12,000 that might be provided, Mr. Cairns advised that it would be charged to the grants budget and would come from any surplus that was generated from 2005 operations. Councillors Pryke and Thompson requested that Resolution #32/2005 be removed and voted on separately. Councillor Fairfield advised that she had objected to the provision of funding for the program last fall and had not changed her position. She stated that while she felt it was a worthwhile program, she did not feel that the District of Muskoka was an appropriate source of funding. Councillor Thompson concurred. In response to a question from Councillor Young regarding the status of funding from other sources, Chair Adams advised that the YWCA had secured funding for the next three years. Councillor Mackenzie advised that he would support the motion, commenting that the YWCA had understood that the balance of the funds committed by Council last fall would be forthcoming. He spoke about the importance of addressing
women’s issues through provision of programs such as “Girlz Unplugged” and
that it was appropriate to provide a grant in this regard. A recorded vote was requested.
“Moved by H. Mackenzie and seconded by S. Northmore 32/2005 THAT we recommend to Council that the remainder of the grant for the YWCA “Girlz Unplugged Program” in the amount of $12,000 be approved as a one time only grant.”
Yea Nay
L. Braid B. Boivin
M. Casey D. Coates
J. Hie A. Fairfield
H. Jackson P. Thompson
J. Klinck S. Martin
M. Kennedy S. Pryke
H. Mackenzie N. Thompson
S. Miglin
S. Northmore
J. Peake
T. Pilger
S. Young
Carried.
Moved by J. Klinck and seconded by H. Mackenzie
THAT the minutes of the Corporate & Emergency
Services Committee meeting No. CES-6-2005
held on June 17, 2005 be adopted.
Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. THE HON. JOHN GERRETSEN, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for Seniors, has acknowledged receipt of the District Chair’s correspondence urging the Province to ensure that pending program guidelines provide an equal opportunity for all communities to access Affordable Housing Program funding for their communities. (Received June 6, 2005) (Referred to Community Services and
Finance Departments)
2. THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT has issued a Certificate of Approval (Sewage) #2122-6CSPV6 to Clearbrook Building Corporation for the construction of a sewage pumping station and sanitary forcemain to service the Clearbrook Subdivision in the Town of Bracebridge. (Received June 13, 2005) (Referred to Finance and Engineering Departments)
3. THE CITY OF KITCHENER has requested Muskoka’s support of a resolution passed by their Council on May 30, 2005 requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to expeditiously revise the appropriate provincial legislation to allow all regional tier municipalities to participate in community improvement activities. (Received June 13,
1005) (Referred to Finance, Engineering and Planning Departments)
4. THE TOWNSHIP OF ST. CLAIR has requested Muskoka’s support of a resolution passed by their council on May 16, 2005 petitioning the provincial and federal governments to work collaboratively to implement a computer database system to compile and make available for medical professionals a Medical Records Database including both care and prescriptions.
5. THE TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE has requested Muskoka’s support of a report approved by their Council requesting that the Ministry of Finance review the methodology to allocate grants under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund so that concerns are addressed. (Received June 16, 2005) (Referred to Finance and
Engineering Departments)
6. THE TOWN OF COBALT has requested Muskoka’s support of a resolution passed by their Council on June 7, 2005 petitioning the Ministry of the Environment to change the focus of their reporting and regulatory requirements from one of enforcement and penalizing municipalities to a regulatory system that would allow municipalities to benefit from and utilize the expertise and cooperation of the Ministry of the Environment.
(Received June 16, 2005) (Referred to Engineering Department)
7. THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT has issued a Certificate of Approval (Water)
#7551-6D5LZR for the construction of marine watermain crossing in the Township of Muskoka Lakes in the Communities of Bala and Port Carling. (Received June 17, 2005)
(Referred to Engineering and Finance Departments)
8. THE COMRIF JOINT SECRETARIAT has written to announce the launch of Intake Two of the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF). (Received June 20, 2005) (Referred to Finance and Engineering Departments)
9. STUART & CRUICKSHANK, Barristers and Solicitors have requested Muskoka’s comments respecting applications to close that part of the original shore road allowances in the Town of Gravenhurst described below:
William and Catherine Pickard
in front of Lot 1, Conc. 12, Wood Ward designated as Part 3 on Plan 35R-20520
William and Lois Irwin in front of Lot 1, Conc. 6, Morrison Ward (Kahshe Lake)
Walter Flanagan in front of Lot 1, Conc. 20, Wood Ward designated as Parts 6,7,8 and 9 on 35R-20429 Dezso and Maria Vilmik in front of Lot 21, Conc. 3, Ryde Ward (Riley Lake) (Received June 23, 2005) (Referred to Engineering Department)
10. THE TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES has requested Muskoka’s review of an application to purchase the Original Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 34, Conc.
13, Monck Ward (Brown). (Received June 23, 2005) (Referred to Engineering
Department)
BY-LAWS
Moved by H. Mackenzie and seconded by J. Klinck THAT a by-law for first reading be numbered and entitled: 2005-34 A by-law to establish percentages by which
tax decreases are limited for 2005 for properties in the commercial, industrial and
multi-residential property classes AND THAT the by-law be read a first time.
Carried. Moved by S. Pryke and seconded by S. Northmore THAT a by-law read a first time and numbered 2005-34 be read a second time. Carried.
Chair Adams requested and received permission for third reading of the by-laws.
Moved by J. Peake and seconded by S. Northmore THAT a by-law read a first and second time and numbered 2005-34 be read a third time and finally passed.
Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
a) Declarations of Pecuniary Interests re: Supplementary Motions List
None.
b) Upcoming Tender Awards
It was noted that the following tender would be awarded at the July 6, 2005 meeting of the Engineering & Public Works Committee:
i) Tender No. 05-316-296-1
Open Grade Paving Various Muskoka Roads
c) Release of Easement
Moved by S. Northmore and seconded by J. Peake 32/2005 THAT the easement reserved in Instrument No. DM292065 as it affects the following lands be confirmed as surplus and that the easement as it applies to the said lands be released for the sum of $1.00: Part of the Bed of Lake Muskoka in front of Lot 9, West Muskoka Road (closed by By-law 93-39, registered as Instrument No. DM289165) designated as parts 11 and 13 on plan 35R-20769 Carried.
d) Committee of the Whole in Closed Session
Moved by A. Fairfield and seconded by P. Thompson THAT we do now adjourn to a Committee of the Whole in closed session to discuss personnel and property matters. Carried
Moved by N. Thompson and seconded by S. Pryke THAT we do now rise from a Committee of the Whole in closed session and immediately reconvene in open session and report. Carried.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Moved by P. Thompson and seconded by J. Hie THAT By-law 2005-33 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka at this meeting held on the 4th day of July, 2005 be amended by the addition of Resolution 32/2005; AND THAT the by-law, as amended, be read and passed. Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Moved by J. Hie and seconded by P. Thompson THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, July 25, 2004 or at the call of the Chair. Carried.
District Chair District Clerk
The Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka met in the Council Chamber of the District
Administration Building on Pine Street, Bracebridge at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2005.
PRESENT: District Chair G. Adams and all other members of District
Council except S. Aitchison, F. Coleman, B. Colhoun and B. Glennie
OFFICIALS PRESENT: J. Green, Chief Administrative Officer; S. Cairns, Commissioner
of Finance & Corporate Services; T. White, Commissioner of Engineering & Public Works; S. Adamson, Commissioner of Community Services; M. French, Commissioner of Planning & Economic Development; D. Royston, District Solicitor; C. Lees, District Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: M. Durnan, Director of Finance; G. Bache, Director of Environmental Services; G. Plummer, Director of IT Services; C. Ibarra, Solicitor; M. Osypchuck, Manager of Muskoka Airport; J. Fox, Administrator – The Pines
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Adams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTARY MOTIONS LIST
Chair Adams noted an addition to the agenda with respect to a release of easement.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS
RE: COUNCIL MINUTES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Casey declared a conflict of interest with respect to the item regarding the Lake System Health program in the Planning & Economic Development minutes. Councillor Coates declared a conflict of interest with respect to the award of tender for culvert replacement in the Engineering & Public Works Committee minutes.
DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES – 8(2005)
Chair Adams noted a correction to the minutes with respect to recognition of the achievements of the Area municipalities; reference should have been made to the Township of Lake of Bays rather than the Township of Muskoka Lakes.
Moved by B. Boivin and seconded by L. Braid THAT the minutes of the District Council meeting No. 8(2005) held on June 13, 2005 be adopted, as amended. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Engineering & Public Works – PW-7-2005 Councillor Miglin highlighted the minutes of the June 15, 2005 meeting of the Engineering & Public Works Committee.
i) Licence of Occupation In response to a question from Councillor Young regarding charges for a licence of occupation, Mr. Royston advised that the costs are assessed on a case by case basis.
Moved by L. Braid and seconded by B. Boivin THAT the minutes of the Engineering & Public Works Committee meeting No. PW-7-2005 held on June 15, 2005 be adopted.
Carried.
b) Community Services
Councillor Fairfield highlighted the minutes of the June 15, 2005 meeting of the
Community Services Committee. i) The Pines Scorecard In response to a question from Councillor Boivin regarding immunization, Ms. Fox advised that some staff are exempt from immunization due to religious or medical reasons. Councillor Boivin also inquired as to staff attendance at mandatory training and Ms. Fox advised that scheduling issues may impact the level of participation, however every effort is made ensure everyone attends.
Moved by M. Casey and seconded by L. Braid
THAT the minutes of the Community
Services Committee meeting No. CS-6-
2005 held on June 15, 2006 be adopted.
Carried
.
c) Planning & Economic Development – PED-10-2005
Councillor Boivin highlighted the minutes of the June 16, 2005 meeting of the Planning &
Economic Development Committee.
i) Lake System Health Program Councillor Klinck commended Mrs. French and Mrs. Brouse for the initiative, advising that he supported the program wholeheartedly. He noted that an information brochure would be included with the Town’s tax bills.
Moved by B. Boivin and seconded by L. Braid THAT the minutes of the Planning &
Economic Development Committee meeting No. PED-10-2005 held on Jun 16, 2005 be
adopted. Carried.
d) Corporate & Emergency Services – CES-6-2005
Councillor Klinck highlighted the minutes of the June 17, 2005 meeting of the Corporate
& Emergency Services Committee.
i) Girlz Unplugged Program In response to a question from Councillor Boivin as to the source of the $12,000 that might be provided, Mr. Cairns advised that it would be charged to the grants budget and would come from any surplus that was generated from 2005 operations. Councillors Pryke and Thompson requested that Resolution #32/2005 be removed and voted on separately. Councillor Fairfield advised that she had objected to the provision of funding for the program last fall and had not changed her position. She stated that while she felt it was a worthwhile program, she did not feel that the District of Muskoka was an appropriate source of funding. Councillor Thompson concurred. In response to a question from Councillor Young regarding the status of funding from other sources, Chair Adams advised that the YWCA had secured funding for the next three years. Councillor Mackenzie advised that he would support the motion, commenting that the YWCA had understood that the balance of the funds committed by Council last fall would be forthcoming. He spoke about the importance of addressing
women’s issues through provision of programs such as “Girlz Unplugged” and
that it was appropriate to provide a grant in this regard. A recorded vote was requested.
“Moved by H. Mackenzie and seconded by S. Northmore 32/2005 THAT we recommend to Council that the remainder of the grant for the YWCA “Girlz Unplugged Program” in the amount of $12,000 be approved as a one time only grant.”
Yea Nay
L. Braid B. Boivin
M. Casey D. Coates
J. Hie A. Fairfield
H. Jackson P. Thompson
J. Klinck S. Martin
M. Kennedy S. Pryke
H. Mackenzie N. Thompson
S. Miglin
S. Northmore
J. Peake
T. Pilger
S. Young
Carried.
Moved by J. Klinck and seconded by H. Mackenzie
THAT the minutes of the Corporate & Emergency
Services Committee meeting No. CES-6-2005
held on June 17, 2005 be adopted.
Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. THE HON. JOHN GERRETSEN, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for Seniors, has acknowledged receipt of the District Chair’s correspondence urging the Province to ensure that pending program guidelines provide an equal opportunity for all communities to access Affordable Housing Program funding for their communities. (Received June 6, 2005) (Referred to Community Services and
Finance Departments)
2. THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT has issued a Certificate of Approval (Sewage) #2122-6CSPV6 to Clearbrook Building Corporation for the construction of a sewage pumping station and sanitary forcemain to service the Clearbrook Subdivision in the Town of Bracebridge. (Received June 13, 2005) (Referred to Finance and Engineering Departments)
3. THE CITY OF KITCHENER has requested Muskoka’s support of a resolution passed by their Council on May 30, 2005 requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to expeditiously revise the appropriate provincial legislation to allow all regional tier municipalities to participate in community improvement activities. (Received June 13,
1005) (Referred to Finance, Engineering and Planning Departments)
4. THE TOWNSHIP OF ST. CLAIR has requested Muskoka’s support of a resolution passed by their council on May 16, 2005 petitioning the provincial and federal governments to work collaboratively to implement a computer database system to compile and make available for medical professionals a Medical Records Database including both care and prescriptions.
5. THE TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE has requested Muskoka’s support of a report approved by their Council requesting that the Ministry of Finance review the methodology to allocate grants under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund so that concerns are addressed. (Received June 16, 2005) (Referred to Finance and
Engineering Departments)
6. THE TOWN OF COBALT has requested Muskoka’s support of a resolution passed by their Council on June 7, 2005 petitioning the Ministry of the Environment to change the focus of their reporting and regulatory requirements from one of enforcement and penalizing municipalities to a regulatory system that would allow municipalities to benefit from and utilize the expertise and cooperation of the Ministry of the Environment.
(Received June 16, 2005) (Referred to Engineering Department)
7. THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT has issued a Certificate of Approval (Water)
#7551-6D5LZR for the construction of marine watermain crossing in the Township of Muskoka Lakes in the Communities of Bala and Port Carling. (Received June 17, 2005)
(Referred to Engineering and Finance Departments)
8. THE COMRIF JOINT SECRETARIAT has written to announce the launch of Intake Two of the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF). (Received June 20, 2005) (Referred to Finance and Engineering Departments)
9. STUART & CRUICKSHANK, Barristers and Solicitors have requested Muskoka’s comments respecting applications to close that part of the original shore road allowances in the Town of Gravenhurst described below:
William and Catherine Pickard
in front of Lot 1, Conc. 12, Wood Ward designated as Part 3 on Plan 35R-20520
William and Lois Irwin in front of Lot 1, Conc. 6, Morrison Ward (Kahshe Lake)
Walter Flanagan in front of Lot 1, Conc. 20, Wood Ward designated as Parts 6,7,8 and 9 on 35R-20429 Dezso and Maria Vilmik in front of Lot 21, Conc. 3, Ryde Ward (Riley Lake) (Received June 23, 2005) (Referred to Engineering Department)
10. THE TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES has requested Muskoka’s review of an application to purchase the Original Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 34, Conc.
13, Monck Ward (Brown). (Received June 23, 2005) (Referred to Engineering
Department)
BY-LAWS
Moved by H. Mackenzie and seconded by J. Klinck THAT a by-law for first reading be numbered and entitled: 2005-34 A by-law to establish percentages by which
tax decreases are limited for 2005 for properties in the commercial, industrial and
multi-residential property classes AND THAT the by-law be read a first time.
Carried. Moved by S. Pryke and seconded by S. Northmore THAT a by-law read a first time and numbered 2005-34 be read a second time. Carried.
Chair Adams requested and received permission for third reading of the by-laws.
Moved by J. Peake and seconded by S. Northmore THAT a by-law read a first and second time and numbered 2005-34 be read a third time and finally passed.
Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
a) Declarations of Pecuniary Interests re: Supplementary Motions List
None.
b) Upcoming Tender Awards
It was noted that the following tender would be awarded at the July 6, 2005 meeting of the Engineering & Public Works Committee:
i) Tender No. 05-316-296-1
Open Grade Paving Various Muskoka Roads
c) Release of Easement
Moved by S. Northmore and seconded by J. Peake 32/2005 THAT the easement reserved in Instrument No. DM292065 as it affects the following lands be confirmed as surplus and that the easement as it applies to the said lands be released for the sum of $1.00: Part of the Bed of Lake Muskoka in front of Lot 9, West Muskoka Road (closed by By-law 93-39, registered as Instrument No. DM289165) designated as parts 11 and 13 on plan 35R-20769 Carried.
d) Committee of the Whole in Closed Session
Moved by A. Fairfield and seconded by P. Thompson THAT we do now adjourn to a Committee of the Whole in closed session to discuss personnel and property matters. Carried
Moved by N. Thompson and seconded by S. Pryke THAT we do now rise from a Committee of the Whole in closed session and immediately reconvene in open session and report. Carried.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Moved by P. Thompson and seconded by J. Hie THAT By-law 2005-33 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka at this meeting held on the 4th day of July, 2005 be amended by the addition of Resolution 32/2005; AND THAT the by-law, as amended, be read and passed. Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Moved by J. Hie and seconded by P. Thompson THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, July 25, 2004 or at the call of the Chair. Carried.
District Chair District Clerk