The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Committee of the Whole Meeting

MINUTES

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Municipal Office

3131 Old Perth Road

Committee 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
• Jennifer Russell, Deputy Clerk
• Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer
• Dan Prest, Chief Building Official (virtual participation)

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Dalgity called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

B.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

None

C.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution No CW175-20
  Moved by Councillor Ferguson
  Seconded by Councillor Holmes

  THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

  CARRIED

D.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Resolution No CW176-20
  Moved by Councillor Ferguson
  Seconded by Councillor Maydan

  THAT the minutes dated October 13, 15, and November 3, 2020 be approved.

  CARRIED

E.

CONSENT REPORTS

• Resolution No CW177-20
  Moved by Councillor Maydan
  Seconded by Councillor Holmes

  THAT the minutes from the following advisory committees or boards be received.

  CARRIED

E.1

Library Board Minutes - September 23, 2020

E.2

Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes - September 30, 2020

E.3

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes - October 27, 2020

F.

STAFF REPORTS

Building and Planning

F.1

Official Plan Amendment 22 - Project Update

Marc Rivet, Senior Planning of JL Richards, provided an update on the revised workplan for the OPA 22 specific to the Almonte ward settlement area. The proposed timeline for this comprehensive review is to have an open house scheduled in January 2021 with the by-law presented to Council February 2021.

• Resolution No CW178-20
  Moved by Councillor Guerard
  Seconded by Councillor Ferguson

  THAT Committee of the Whole receive the Planning Consultant’s report titled “Official Plan Amendment 22- Project Update” dated November 17, 2020 as information;
  AND THAT Committee of the Whole recommend Council approve a revised Work Plan to proceed with the completion of OPA 22 based on an Almonte Ward Settlement Area Boundary Review and a subsequent policy review of the Rural and Village Areas.

  CARRIED

F.2

Clean Yards By-law

• Resolution No CW180-20
  Moved by Councillor Maydan
  Seconded by Councillor Guerard

  THAT the "Clean Yards By-law" be deferred to December 1, 2020.

  CARRIED

Roads and Public Works

F.3

Fire Truck Conversion Update

• Resolution No CW181-20
  Moved by Councillor Maydan
  Seconded by Councillor Ferguson

  THAT Committee of the Whole receive the “Fire Truck Conversion Update” report for information.

  CARRIED

Finance and Administration

F.4

2020 Interim Financial Report 9 on Covid 19

Item was discussed and voted on after item F1. Official Plan Amendment 22 - Project Update.

• Resolution No CW179-20
  Moved by Councillor Ferguson
  Seconded by Councillor Maydan

  THAT Committee of the Whole accept the Treasurer’s interim report on the financial implications of Covid 19 dated November 17, 2020 as information.

  CARRIED

F.5

Expropriation of Lands along the Unopened Portion of Menzie Street

• Resolution No CW182-20
  Moved by Councillor Maydan
  Seconded by Councillor Holmes

  THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council adopt a bylaw to delegate authority to the CAO to apply for expropriation of lands PIN 050940042, PIN 050940045 and PIN 050940046 known as lots 1,2,3,4,15,16,17 and 18 of McLean Section of Plan 6262 in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Lanark County;

  AND THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council receive the attached application for approval to expropriate the lands PIN 050940042, PIN 050940045 and PIN 050940046 known as lots 1,2,3,4,15,16,17 and 18 of McLean Section of Plan 6262 in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Lanark County;

  AND THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve $40,000-$50,000 for professional fee expenses related to the expropriation of PIN 050940042, PIN 050940045 and PIN 050940046 known as lots 1,2,3,4,15,16,17 and 18 of McLean Section of Plan 6262 in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Lanark County to be funded from reserves in 2020 and repaid back to reserves from the proceeds from the sale of land.

  CARRIED

G.

NOTICE OF MOTION

Councillor Holmes and Councillor Guerard Motion

G.1

Farm 911 - The Emily Project

• Resolution No CW183-20
  Moved by Councillor Holmes
  Seconded by Councillor Guerard

  WHEREAS farm accidents can occur in remote locations, making it difficult for first responders to easily locate the situation;
  AND WHEREAS not all rural property entrances have emergency signage;
  BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to request the County of Lanark to support Ontario’s Farm 911 – “The Emily Project”, to enhance emergency addresses and signage for vacant rural land;
  AND THAT, this resolution be sent to local Lanark County municipalities requesting their support for this project.

  CARRIED

H.

INFORMATION ITEMS

H.1

Mayor's Report

Mayor Lowry provided an overview of her report. Highlights included the virtual Halloween contest with over 70 entries, Dr. James Naismith birthday week activities, and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum National Trust for Canada Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award winner. Additional information to be provided at the next meeting for ROMA Board Report and AMO Watch File, Broadband project . 

H.2

County Council Report

None

H.3

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Report

Councillor Holmes gave a summary of the items discussed at the MVCA meeting. Highlights included the watershed conditions and outlook, Carp river conservation area, stimulus projects, watershed plan goals and objectives, environmental compliance approval and the 2021 fees and budget.

H.4

Information List

• Resolution No CW184-20
  Moved by Councillor Maydan
  Seconded by Councillor Ferguson

  THAT the information list #13-20 be received for information;
  AND THAT item #4 - Norfolk County Resolution re: Illicit Cannabis Operations, Item #9 - Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor/Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Media Release re: New Vice President Focused on Collaboration, and item #10 - Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks re: Updating the Conservation Authorities Act, be pulled for further consideration.

  CARRIED

H.5

Meeting Calendar (November, December)

Amendments: Parks and Recreation on Dec 1 at 3:45 p.m., Heritage on Nov 25 at 3:00 p.m.

I.

OTHER/NEW BUSINESS

None

J.

PENDING LIST

Members reviewed the pending list.

K.

ADJOURNMENT

• Resolution No CW185-20
  Moved by Councillor Ferguson
  Seconded by Councillor Maydan

  THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

  CARRIED