The Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Committee of the Whole Meeting

MINUTES

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

A.
CALL TO ORDER (immediately following Council)

 

Councillor Maydan called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.

B.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

C.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • Resolution NoCW138-22
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

D.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.10. May 3 COW Minutes.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW139-22
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT the minutes dated May 3, 2022, be approved.

    CARRIED

E.
CONSENT REPORTS

 

None

F.
STAFF REPORTS

 
Roads and Public Works

F.1
Backyard Composters

This item has attachments. 
1.Backyard Composters.pdf
2.Backyard Composter Rebate Form.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW140-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve offering residents a $40 rebate for the purchase of a backyard composter;
    AND FURTHERMORE THAT 25 rebates per year be available.

    CARRIED

F.2
Dedicating Plan 27N90, Block 21 as part of the Municipal Highway System

This item has attachments. 
1.Dedication of Road Allowance.pdf
2.27M-90 Ph4A (Block 21).pdf
  • Resolution NoCW141-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommend Council Direct Staff to prepare a bylaw for the purposes of dedicating Block 21 of Plan 27M90 as part of the municipal highway system to be known as Saddler Drive.

    CARRIED
Recreation and Culture

F.3
Festival Parades

This item has attachments. 
1.2022 Festival Parades.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW142-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byMayor Lowry

    THAT Committee of the Whole approve staff working with the Celtfest and Puppets Up! Festival Committees to plan safe parade routes for 2022.

    CARRIED

F.4
Age Friendly Wellness Trail

This item has attachments. 
1.Age Friendly Wellness Trail.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW143-22
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve installation of a 6-part wellness trail on public lands in downtown Almonte;

    AND FURTHERMORE, that staff be permitted to work with the committee to choose appropriate locations and equipment.

    CARRIED
Building and Planning

F.5
Zoning By-law Amendment Z-02-22 - 3232 12th Concession, Pakenham North

This item has attachments. 
1.Planning Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Z-02-22 (Ryan).pdf
2.Attachment A.pdf
3.Attachment B.pdf
4.Attachment C.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW144-22
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the lands municipally known as 3232 12th Concession 12, Pakenham from “Agricultural (A-31) Zone” and Limited Service Residential Zone to “Agriculture Special Exception” (A-44).

    CARRIED

F.6
Official Plan Amendment 29 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z-04-22 - Prime Agricultural Area Designation Review (LEAR)

This item has attachments. 
1.COW Report LEAR May 10 2022.pdf
2.ATTACHMENT A_Mmills_OP_2006 Model.pdf
3.Schedule B - cover page.pdf
4.Attachment B - Comparison 2006_2021_2022.pdf
5.Schedule C.pdf
6.Schedule D.pdf
7.OPA 29 LEAR Review_May 9_2022 .pdf
8.DRAFT Bylaw 22-XXX ZBLA LEAR May 10.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW145-22
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byMayor Lowry

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council adopts Official Plan Amendment No. 29 being an amendment to repeal and replace Schedule A – Rural Land Uses to the Community Official Plan and make certain policy revisions to the Community Official Plan to be in full force and effect on January 5, 2024.

    AND THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council adopts Zoning By-law Amendment Z-04-22 being a concurrent Zoning By-law amendment in order for the Rural and Agricultural limits to be consistent with the proposed Schedule A – Rural Land Use to the Community Official Plan to be in full force and effect on January 5, 2024.

    MOTION DEFERRED UNTIL JUNE 7, 2022


  • Resolution NoCW146-22
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Guerard

    THAT Council defer the motion to the following COW meeting to review alternative mapping options as previously presented and that members of council have additional time to address questions with staff and consultants.

    CARRIED

    Point of Order - Mayor Lowry called a Point of Order discussion should be focused on deferral and comments about staff and consultants by Councillor Guerard were out of order.

    STAFF DIRECTION - circulate previous mapping from 2018 to Council prior to the next meeting (from February 2018 meeting)


Finance and Administration

F.7
Revision to Seasonal Stands Bylaw 19-48

This item has attachments. 
1.Update to Seasonal Stands Bylaw.pdf
2.PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Bylaw 19-48 Seasonal Stand By-law (repeals 15-110).pdf
  • Resolution NoCW147-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Committee of Whole recommend that Council approve amendments to the Mobile Canteen and Seasonal Stands Bylaw 19-48 to reflect the addition of Refreshment Cart definitions and provisions;

    AND THAT the Fees and Charges Bylaw 21-108 be amended to reflect the new Refreshment Cart Rate.

    CARRIED

    STAFF DIRECTION - bring forward a staff report with options to include limits on the number of seasonal stands.


F.8
2021 Council Remuneration and Expenses

This item has attachments. 
1.2021 Council Remuneration and Expenses.pdf
2.Council Expenses 2021.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW148-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommend Council receive this report for information.

    CARRIED

G.
NOTICE OF MOTION

 

None

H.
INFORMATION ITEMS

 

H.1
Mayor's Report

 

No report

H.2
County Councillor's Report

 

Deputy Mayor Minnille provided an overview of the recent County Council meeting highlights include: Blakeney bridge discussions regarding refurbishment or replacement, procedural by-law amendments for electronic meetings, EORN update, and Valley Heartland regional economic development strategy.

H.3
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Report

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-04-20 MVCA Board Summary Report.pdf

Mayor Lowry provided a brief update, highlights include: financial statements available online, selling part of the KMP trail was declined, restructuring committees, flood mapping updated, and putting in place an operating reserves policy.

H.4
Library Board Report

 

Councillor Maydan provided a brief update highlights include: cost sharing agreement with other libraries for databases, financial review, and upcoming friends of library auction.

H.5
Information List #10-22

 
  • Resolution NoCW149-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT the information list #10-22 be received for information.

    CARRIED

H.5.a
April 22, 2022 - Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Receives Gold Award

This item has attachments. 
1.AGHmediarelease_FVMAward_April2022.pdf

H.5.b
April 22, 2022 Multi Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group re: Setback Recommendation

This item has attachments. 
1.MMWTWG Setbacks Recommendation.pdf

H.5.c
April 27, 2022 Township of Cramahe Resolution re: More Homes for Everyone Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Township of Cramahe - Bill109 response from Council.pdf

H.5.d
April 28, 2022 Minister of Energy re: Natural Gas Expansion Program

This item has attachments. 
1.Letter from the Minister of Energy - 2022-345.pdf

H.5.e
April 29, 2022 Carleton Place Memorial Hospital Approved for Funding

This item has attachments. 
1.CPDMHmediarelease_Stage4ApprovalAnnouncement_April2022.pdf

H.5.f
April 29, 2022 Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry re: Decision Notice Excess Soils

This item has attachments. 
1.Excess Soils_decision letter-FINAL.pdf

H.5.g
May 2, 2022 Minister of Infrastructure re: Asset Management Planning Tools and Supports

This item has attachments. 
1.May 2 2022 Minister of Intrastructure.pdf

H.5.h
May 2, 2022 Local Immigration Partnership Media Release re: Partnership with Ukrainian Diaspora Support Canada

This item has attachments. 
1.Media Release-Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark Renfrew Partners.pdf

H.5.i
May 3, 2022 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia May 17 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Letter to Canadian Municipalities.pdf

H.5.j
May 4, 2022 - City of Thorold Resolution re: Russian Sanctions

This item has attachments. 
1.City of Thorold Resolution - Russian Sanctions.pdf

H.6
Meeting Calendar

This item has attachments. 
1.5 May 2022.pdf
2.6 June 2022.pdf

I.
OTHER/NEW BUSINESS

 

None

J.
PENDING LIST

This item has attachments. 
1.May 17 Pending List.pdf

Members reviewed the pending list.

K.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Resolution NoCW150-22
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

    CARRIED
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