The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Council Meeting

MINUTES

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PRESENT:
  • Mayor Lowry
  • Deputy Mayor Minnille
  • Councillor Dalgity
  • Councillor Maydan
  • Councillor Holmes
  • Councillor Guerard
  • Councillor Ferguson
Staff Present
  • Ken Kelly, CAO
  • Cynthia Moyle, Acting Clerk
  • Dawn McDonald, Administrative Assistant
  • Casey Munro, Deputy Clerk
  • Tiffany MacLaren, Economic & Cultural Coordinator
  • Cory Smith, Acting Director of Public Works

A.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Mayor Lowry called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.

B.
CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSED SESSION
 

  • Resolution No112-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Council enter into an in camera session at 5:16 p.m. re: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(c)); labour relations or employee negotiations (Municipal Act s. 239 2(d)); and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Act s. 239 2(b)).

    CARRIED

B.1
Sale of Lands
 

B.2
Labour Relations - Collective Agreement
 

B.3
Human Resources Matter
 

C.
RISE AND REPORT
 

C.1
Sale of Lands
 

Council received information in camera on this item.

C.2
Labour Relations
 

Council provided direction to staff in camera on the Labour Relations matter.

C.3
Human Resources Matter
 

Council received information in camera on this item.

D.
O CANADA
 

Council stood for the playing of O Canada.

E.
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
 

Council observed a moment of silent meditation.

F.
ATTENDANCE
 

The Clerk announced attendance. All Council Present

G.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

  • Resolution No113-21
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

H.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
 

I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This item has attachments. 

1.May 27, 2021 Special Council Minutes.pdf
2.June 1, 2021 Council Minutes.pdf
3.Special Council Meeting_Jun07_2021.pdf
  • Resolution No114-21
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT the Council minutes dated May 27, June 1 and June 7, 2021 be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

J.
DELEGATION, DEPUTATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
 

K.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
 

L.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
This item has attachments. 

1.Cow Report- June 15 2021 agenda.pdf
  • Resolution No115-21
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT Council approve Motions L1-L4 from the June 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.

    CARRIED

L.1
Consent Items
 

THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes dated April 21, 2021 be received.

L.2
Hydro Services to Phase 3 of the Mississippi Mills Business Park
 

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Acting Clerk to enter into an agreement with Ottawa River Power Corporation to provide the hydro services and street lighting to Phase 3 of the Mississippi Mills Business Park in the amount of $115,074.00 plus HST.

L.3
Council position on MRPC Annual General Meeting business
 

THAT Council approve Councillor Maydan as its representative to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Mississippi River Power Corporation and vote for the suggested motions of the Board.

L.4
Council Requested Information for Joint Sharing Agreement
 

THAT Council receive this staff report as information to satisfy the resolution adopted at the May 11, 2021 Special Committee of the Whole meeting.

L.5
Recreation/Library Cost Sharing
 

  • Resolution No116-21
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    Motion #1a) Recreation (excluding Library)

    THAT Council approve the 2% increase on the 2020 budget allocations in the cost sharing agreement for recreation and pool services as proposed by the Town of Carleton Place for 2021.THAT Council approve the 2% increase on the 2020 budget allocations in the cost sharing agreement for recreation and pool services as proposed by the Town of Carleton Place for 2021.

    YAS (7)Mayor Lowry, Deputy Mayor Minnille, Councillor Dalgity, Councillor Maydan, Councillor Holmes, Councillor Guerard, and Councillor Ferguson
    CARRIED (7 to 0)
  • Resolution No117-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    Motion #1b) Library Services

    THAT Council approve the 2% increase on the 2020 budget allocations in the cost sharing agreement as proposed by the Town of Carleton Place for Library services to cover the period from January 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021.

    YAS (4)Councillor Dalgity, Councillor Maydan, Councillor Holmes, and Councillor Guerard
    NAS (3)Mayor Lowry, Deputy Mayor Minnille, and Councillor Ferguson
    CARRIED (4 to 3)
  • Resolution No118-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    Motion #2

    THAT Council approve the Municipality of Mississippi Mills library services reimbursement plan to south Ramsay residents for non-resident library fees incurred effective October 1, 2021.   

    YAS (4)Councillor Dalgity, Councillor Maydan, Councillor Holmes, and Councillor Guerard
    NAS (3)Mayor Lowry, Deputy Mayor Minnille, and Councillor Ferguson
    CARRIED (4 to 3)

L.6
Information List Item #3 Motion of Support - Municipality of West Elgin -Phragmites (Invasive Perennial Grass)
This item has attachments. 

1.3 147 - Phragmites.pdf
  • Resolution No119-21
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT the Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills supports the attached Resolution from the Municipality of West Elgin re: Phragmites (Invasive Perennial Grass)

    CARRIED

L.7
Information List Item #5 Motion of Support - Municipality of Chatham-Kent – Exempt Carbon Tax on Primary Agriculture
This item has attachments. 

1.5 Resolution re Exempt Carbon Tax.pdf

Deputy Mayor Minnille left the meeting at 6:22pm. 

  • Resolution No120-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills supports the attached Resolution from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent re: Exempt Carbon Tax on Primary Agriculture.

    CARRIED

L.8
Information List Item #8 Proclamation: Deafblind Awareness Month June 2021
 

  • Resolution No121-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    WHEREAS deafblindness is a unique information-gathering disability that incorporates the dual-sensory loss of both sight and hearing. Individuals who are deafblind can live full, meaningful lives as independently as possible with the right supports in place, such as Intervenor Services; and

    WHEREAS the National Deafblind Awareness Committee is led by groups and organizations in Ontario and across Canada that support individuals who are deafblind to increase their independence and improve their quality of life through specialized services; and 

    WHEREAS the National Deafblind Awareness Committee encourages the promotion of deafblindness and National Deafblind Awareness Month, including flag raisings and lighting up of local landmarks in communities across Canada; and

    WHEREAS June is the birth month of Helen Keller, a person who was deafblind, known around the world for her perseverance and achievements and an inspiration to the deafblind community; and

    WHEREAS June should be designated as Deafblind Awareness Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions that individuals who are deafblind make in their communities throughout Ontario with the support of Intervenors who serve as a bridge to communication for individuals who are deafblind;

    NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE KNOWN THAT the Municipality of Mississippi Mills proclaims the month of June 2021 as “Deafblind Awareness Month”.

    CARRIED

L.9
Information List Item #9 – Resignation letter from Paul Crozier re: the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Agricultural Advisory Committee
 

  • Resolution No122-21
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills thanks Mr. Crozier for his dedicated service to the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Agricultural Advisory Committee;

    AND THAT Council accepts his resignation with regrets.

    CARRIED

M.
BY-LAWS
 

  • Resolution No123-21
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT By-laws 21-047 to 21-052 be taken as read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council.

    CARRIED

N.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS
 

Councillor Maydan shared with Council that the Friends of the Library would be selling a variety of items like masks and birdhouses at the Almonte Farmers Market also ensuring that proper COVID protocols were followed. 

Councillor Holmes shared with Council that the group responsible for running the dam in Appleton will be putting up a barrier to increase safety. There will be an announcement released shortly. 

Mayor Lowry shared with Council that on Monday June 21 the Local Truth and Reconciliation group will be hosting an online event, in which she will help moderate a discussion afterwards. If you are interested in attending you can register online. 

Mayor Lowry shared with Council that the North Lanark Historical Society will be continuing there digital speaker series June 27th, with speaker  Heather Kinkaid. The topic is from Simplicity (1865) to Complexity (2021): Marital Changes in Canada. You can register online or through the museum coordinator.  

O.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
 

  • Resolution No124-21
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Guerard

    THAT By-law 21-053 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills at its regular meeting held on the 15th day of June 2021, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 15th day of June 2021.

    CARRIED

P.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Resolution No125-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

    CARRIED
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