The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Council Meeting

MINUTES

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ABSENT:
  • Mayor Lowry
  • Deputy Mayor Minnille
  • Councillor Dalgity
  • Councillor Maydan
  • Councillor Holmes
  • Councillor Guerard
  • Councillor Ferguson

A.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Mayor Lowry called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.

B.
CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSED SESSION
 

  • Resolution No078-21
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT Council enter into an in camera session at 5:47 p.m. re: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Act s. 239 2(b))

    CARRIED

B.1
Tax Request
 

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Act s. 239
2(b))

C.
RISE AND REPORT
 

C.1
Tax Request
 

Staff direction provided incamera.

D.
O CANADA
 

The Mayor informed Council of May 5th as Red Dress Day 2021, a National Day of Awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two spirited people. 

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 No079-21
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

H.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
 

None

I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 

  • Resolution No080-21
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT the Council minutes dated April 20, 2021 be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

J.
DELEGATION, DEPUTATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
 

J.1
Michael Rikley Lancaster & Andy Williams Delegation re: PRIDE Mississippi Mills
 

Michael Rikley-Lancaster and Andy Williams discussed their personal experiences in Mississippi Mills.

  • Resolution No081-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Guerard

    THAT the delegation by Michael Rikley-Lancaster and Andy Williams re: PRIDE Mississippi Mills, be received for information.

    CARRIED

K.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
 

K.1
Zoning By-law Amendment Z-05-21 - 4676 Dark’s Side Road, Pakenham (2755249 Ontario Inc)
This item has attachments. 

1.9.a. May 4, 2021 Redacted_Attachments - Z-05-21 4676 Dark's SR Consolidation of Public Submissions.pdf

Tyler Duval, Planning Consultant with JL Richards, provided an overview of the application. All public submissions received will become part of the official minutes of tonight's Council Meeting. Council members will be sent original submissions regarding the zoning by-law amendment. All submissions and comments will be included and addressed in the May 18, 2021 staff report to the Committee of the Whole.

Should anyone wish to make additional comments, they may do so directly to the Planning Department.

K.2
Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 29 - Prime Agricultural Area Designation Review
 

Marc Rivet, Planner with JLRichards, provided an overview of the proposed amendments and the planning process. The Chair invited members of the public to comment. The following members of the public spoke:

  • Lorne Heslop - An Advisory group should be part of the LEAR study from the beginning of the project to ensure local information is included.
  • Tineke Kuiper - Impact of  changes to the Burnt Lands ANSI as a result of the proposed AG designation, has LEAR considered this - no mention of the Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) in the planning reports and the importance of this item.
  • Steven Maynard - Questioned whether there are any designated blocks larger than 250 hectares being proposed for designation. 
  • Deb Knapton - Representing Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), Council should consider extending timeline for decision on OPA 29.
  • Brenda Cochran - Noted that the mapping of 250 hectares does not include the start and end points, Council should delay decisions and that clarification should be provided.

Should anyone wish to make additional comments, they may do so directly to the Planning Department.

L.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
 

  • Resolution No082-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT Council approve the Committee of the Whole motions L.1. to L.8. from the April 20, 2021 meeting.

    CARRIED

L.1
Consent Items
 

THAT the following consent report and committee minutes be received.

  • Mississippi River Power Corporation Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2021
  • Community and Economic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2021
  • Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes - March 30, 2021

L.2
Award of Contract – Levi Bridge Replacement Tender 18-053
 

THAT the contract for Tender No. 18-053, Levi Bridge Replacement be awarded to Beam Constriction (1984) Co. Ltd. in the amount of $795,947.50 (HST not included).

L.3
Community Digital Sign Policy and Fees
 

THAT Council approve the new Community Digital Sign Policy along with the Fees and Conditions Document.

L.4
Appointment of Employer Bargaining Committee
 

THAT Council approve the following management staff be appointed to represent the Municipality as members of the Employer Bargaining Committee;

  • Chief Administrative Officer
  • Treasurer
  • Director of Roads and Public Works
  • Manager Daycare Operations
  • Recreation Manager

AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and any other two (2) members present at the agreed upon date and time may commence bargaining on behalf of the employer;

AND THAT the Employer Bargaining Committee may execute the collective agreement once ratified by the members of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4277.

L.5
Information List 08-21 - Item #1 - Heather Phaneuf Resident of Mississippi Mills re: Proposed Stuart McLean Sign for Mill Street
 

THAT Council provide staff direction to the Economic Development and Cultural Coordinator and Chief Building Official to work with Mississippi Mills resident, Heather Phaneuf, on the Stuart McLean plaque initiative for Mill Street, and report back to Council.

L.6
Information List 08-21 - Item #3 - Ontario Federation of Agriculture re: Proposed Changes to Minister’s Zoning Orders and Planning Act
 

THAT the letter from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) regarding Proposed Changes to Minister’s Zoning Orders and Planning Act, be forwarded to Marc Rivet, Planning consultant, for information.

L.7
Information List 08-21 - Item #7 - Town of Caledon re: Support for 988 - 3 Digit Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline
 

WHEREAS the Federal government has passed a motion to adopt 988, a National three-digit suicide and crisis hotline;

WHEREAS the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200%;

WHEREAS existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10-digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold;

WHEREAS in 2022 the United States will have in place a national 988 crisis hotline;

WHEREAS the Municipality of Mississippi Mills recognizes that it is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Mississippi Mills endorses this 988 crisis line initiative;

AND THAT a letter of support be sent to the Town of Caledon, the Federal Minister of Health, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications (CRTC), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

L.8
Town of Carleton Place - Mayor Doug Black Letter re: Library Component of Howard Allan Cost Sharing Agreement
 

THAT Council provide a response to Mayor Doug Black of the Town of Carleton Place regarding the Library agreement component of the Howard Allan Cost Sharing Agreement;

AND THAT Council indicate that we need to afford the Mississippi Mills Library Board and Carleton Place Library Board time for discussion and when additional information is available it will be provided.

Other Items to Council

L.9
Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 29 - Extension of Timeline for Public Comments
 

Council discussed the timeline and agreed that an extension for public comments should be extended to September 30, 2021. Another Public Meeting will be held for public comment. 

M.
BY-LAWS
 

M.1
By-law 21-034 Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 22
 

  • Resolution No083-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT By-law 21-034 be taken as read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council.

    CARRIED

N.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS
 

Councillor Holmes - Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting on May 5, 2021 at 12:30 pm

O.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
 

  • Resolution No084-21
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT By-law 21-035 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 4th day of May 2021, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 4th day of May 2021.

    CARRIED

P.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Resolution No085-21
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

    CARRIED
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