The Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Council Meeting

MINUTES

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Hybrid
3131 Old Perth Road.
PRESENT:
  • Mayor Lowry
  • Deputy Mayor Minnille
  • Councillor Dalgity
  • Councillor Maydan
  • Councillor Holmes
  • Councillor Guerard
  • Councillor Ferguson
  • Melanie Knight, Senior Planner
  • Cory Smith, A/Director of Public Works
Staff Present
  • Ken Kelly, CAO
  • Casey Munro, Deputy Clerk
  • Jeanne Harfield, Clerk
  • Jeff Letourneau, Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer

A.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Mayor Lowry called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

B.
CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Resolution No309-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Council enter into an in camera session at 5:31 pm as per personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Act s.239(b)) and labour relations or employee negotiations (Municipal Act s.239 (d)).

    CARRIED

C.
RISE AND REPORT

 

C.1
HR Matter - Director of Development Services

 

Staff direction was provided in camera.

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.

G.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • Resolution No310-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

H.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

None were declared.

I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.16. Aug 9 Council Minutes.pdf
2.17. Aug 9 Council Minutes (Special).pdf
  • Resolution No311-22
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT the Council minutes dated August 9, 2022, be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

J.
DELEGATION, DEPUTATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS

 

K.
PUBLIC MEETINGS

 

L.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee of the Whole Report - Aug 9 2022.pdf
  • Resolution No312-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council approve the Committee of the Whole motions from the August 9, 2022, meeting; 

    AND THAT item L.8 Councillor Holmes Notice of Motion – Shooting Ranges be pulled for further consideration.

    CARRIED

L.1
Consent Reports

 
  • Resolution No313-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT the following consent reports and committee minutes be received:

    1. DWQMS Q2 Report
    2. Building Permit Activity Report to June 30, 2022
    3. Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 23, June 6, and June 29, 2022
    4. Heritage Committee Minutes: April 27 and June 22, 2022
    CARRIED

L.2
Zoning By-law Amendment Z-03-22 (Walker) 775 Country Street (785 Country Street), Municipality of Mississippi Mills

 
  • Resolution No314-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the lands municipally known as 775 Country Street from “Rural” Zone (RU) and “Agricultural” Zone (A) to “Rural – Special Exception” Zone (RU-40) to permit site specific minimum lot frontage and lot areas and to prohibit the construction of a dwelling, similar in effect to the draft By-law contained in Attachment B.

    CARRIED

L.3
Award of Contract AOTH Exterior Repairs and Painting - Tender 22-04

 
  • Resolution No315-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council award the contract for Tender # 20-04, AOTH Exterior Repairs and Painting to Roofing & Building Services Intl., in the amount of $117,808.00 plus HST.

    CARRIED

L.4
Bicentennial Working Groups

 
  • Resolution No316-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council amend By-law 13-18 Delegation of Authority to delegate authority to the Clerk to approve new members to the Bicentennial Working Groups.

    CARRIED

L.5
Core Infrastructure

 
  • Resolution No317-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Approve the Asset Management Plan for Core Infrastructure as prepared by Watson and Associates.

    CARRIED

L.6
Sale of Surplus Lands Adelaide/ Menzie

 
  • Resolution No318-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council accept the following report for information.

    AND THAT Council direct staff to market and sell lands that have been added to Schedule A of the Land Sale Bylaw as surplus to the needs of the Municipality and grant staff delegated authority to complete these transactions.   

    CARRIED

L.7
Enter into MOU with MVCA Part 8 Septic System Review Services

 
  • Resolution No319-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council that the Municipality enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority to purchase services to review Part 8 Sewage Systems as part of building permit review and approvals process.

    CARRIED

L.9
Information Item B - Municipality of Shuniah Resolution re: Release of all federal and Provincial Documents re: Mohawk Institute Residential School

 
  • Resolution No320-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council supports the resolution from the Municipality of Shuniah regarding the release of all federal and provincial documents re: Mohawk Institute Residential School.

    CARRIED

L.10
Information Item C - Tay Valley Township Resolution re: Annual Emergency Exercise Exemption

 
  • Resolution No321-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council support Tay Valley Township’s resolution regarding Annual Emergency Exercise Exemption.

    CARRIED

L.11
Information Item E - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Media Release re: New Medical Officer of Health

 
  • Resolution No322-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT  Council direct staff to draft a letter of congratulations to the new Medical Officer of Health sent on behalf of Council.

    CARRIED

L.12
Information Item F - Municipality of Huron Shores, Resolution re: Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

 
  • Resolution No323-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council support the Municipality of Huron Shores’ resolution regarding Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.

    CARRIED

L.13
Information Item G – Ontario Sheep Farmers re: Livestock Guardian Dogs

 
  • Resolution No324-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council direct staff to amend the Animal control by-law to include a definition for livestock guardian dog;

    AND THAT draft amendments to Animal Control By-law be brought forward to Council for consideration.

    CARRIED

L.14
Information Item H - Ministry of Infrastructure re: Bringing High Speed Internet Access to More Communities

 
  • Resolution No325-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council direct staff to share the new release from the Ministry of Infrastructure on the Municipal website.

    CARRIED

L.8
Councillor Holmes Notice of Motion – Shooting Ranges

 
  • Resolution No326-22
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    WHEREAS the municipality has been in receipt of correspondence from residents regarding their concerns about shooting ranges in the municipality;

    AND WHEREAS other municipalities in Ontario have developed municipal by-laws regarding shooting ranges;

    AND WHEREAS there are limitation with Planning Act tools to regulate operational considerations of shooting ranges such as noise and operating hours;

    THEREFORE be it resolved that Council direct staff to research other municipality’s by-laws that regulate shooting ranges and bring forward a report to Council for consideration.

    YAS (7)Mayor Lowry, Deputy Mayor Minnille, Councillor Dalgity, Councillor Maydan, Councillor Holmes, Councillor Guerard, and Councillor Ferguson
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

    Councillor Guerard requested a recorded vote.


M.
BY-LAWS

 
  • Resolution No327-22
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT By-laws 22-059 and 22-060 be taken as read, passed, signed, and sealed in Open Council;

    AND THAT By-laws 22-057 and 22-058 be pulled for further consideration.

    CARRIED

M.3
By-law 22-059 Amendment to Delegation of Authority By-law (Clerk - Bicentennial Working Groups)

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 22-061 Delegate Authority Amendment - Clerk Bicentennial Working Groups.pdf
  • Resolution No328-22
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT  By-law 22-059 being a by-law to amend Delegate of Authority By-law 13-18, as amended for the appointment of members to Bicentennial Working Groups be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council.

    CARRIED

M.4
By-law 22-060 Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-03-22) Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, Almonte Ward

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 22-060 ZBLA Z-03-22 (Walker).pdf
  • Resolution No329-22
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT  By-law 22-060 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 11-83 being the Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills for lands which are legally described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, former geographic Township of Almonte be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council.

    CARRIED

M.1
By-law 22-057 Amendment to Fees and Charges By-law (MZO)

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 22-057 Amendment to Fees and Charges (amends 21-108) Aug 23.pdf
  • Resolution No330-22
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT By-law 22-057 being a by-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law 21-108 regarding uses permitted under MZO or similar provincial order be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council.

    CARRIED

M.2
By-law 22-058 Road Closure Appleton

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 22-058 Road Closure Appleton.pdf
  • Resolution No331-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT  By-law 22-058 being a by-law to stop up, and sell Lands described as being Parts 2, 7-8, 10-11, 13, a portion of 14 (Part 1 on Plan 27R-11912), 15-16, 19-21, and 23-25 on Plan 26R-2678 as shown in Schedule A, as an unsolicited request for sale of Non-Viable Lands as per the procedures for sale of land as set out in By-Law 19-125 be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council.

    CARRIED

N.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS

 

STAFF Direction - Fly the Every Child Matters flag at all municipal buildings for the month of September

O.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 22-060 Confirmatory Aug 23, 2022.pdf
  • Resolution No332-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT By-law 22-061 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 23rd day of August 2022, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 23rd day of August 2022.

    CARRIED

P.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Resolution No333-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

    CARRIED
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