The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Council Meeting

MINUTES

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Council Chambers, Municipal Office
3131 Old Perth Road
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
  • Christine Row, Chief Librarian
  • Chad Brown, Fire Chief
  • Tiffany MacLaren, Community and Culture Coordinator
  • Maggie Yet, Planner I
  • Cory Smith, A/Director of Roads and Public Works

Mayor Lowry called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m.

  • Resolution No471-20
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Council enter into an in camera session at 5:43 p.m. re: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Act s. 239 2(b)). 

    CARRIED

B.1
HR Matter
 

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

Council recessed at 5:51 p.m.
Council resumed at 6:01 p.m

  • Resolution No472-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Council approve the payout of accumulated overtime for employees 0553 and 0665.

    CARRIED

Council stood for the playing of O Canada.

Council observed a moment of silent meditation.

Clerk announced the attendance.

The Mayor's Annual Address is attached to the minutes.

The Mayor congratulated and thanked staff who received an award. Years of Service recognition was given to the following:

  • Amanda McCartney, Assistant Teacher, Daycare - 10 years
  • Gina Timmins, Assistant Teacher, Daycare - 10 years
  • Jessica Jones, ECE Teacher, Daycare - 10 years
  • John Larose, Cleaner/Janitor, Daycare - 10 years
  • Sarah Fourney, ECE Teacher, Daycare - 10 years
  • Geoff Timmins, Water Operator, Lead Hand Public Works – 15 years
  • Cindy Hartwick, Roads and Public Works Admin Clerk – 20 years
  • Heather Hahn, Former Library Assistant, Almonte Branch – 20 years 
  • Joanne Silief, Tax and Water Clerk – 20 years
  • Patricia Shanks, Assistant Teacher, Daycare - 20 years
  • Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer – 20 years
  • Ryan Byers, Head Teacher, Daycare - 20 years
  • John Gleeson, Operator 1, Lead Hand, Roads & Public Works – 25 years
  • Sue Robertson, Former ECE Teacher Daycare - 35 years 

Karen Kane, former Director of Daycare, retired in March 2020 as a long serving employee. Council and staff presented Karen with her certificate of 35 years of service and retirement gift.

Council recessed at 6:23 p.m.
Council resumed at 6:32 p.m.

  • Resolution No473-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

Councillor Dalgity declared a pecuniary interest on items M.1. 2021 Budget. 
Councillor Dalgity declared a pecuniary interest on items M.3.b. Mississippi River Power Corporation Selection Committee Minutes - November 12, 2020.
Deputy Mayor Minnille declared a pecuniary interest on item M.3.b. Mississippi River Power Corporation Selection Committee Minutes - November 12, 2020.

  • Resolution No474-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT the minutes dated December 1, 2020 be approved.

    CARRIED

Marc Rivet, Planning Consultant, JLRichards, provided an overview of the proposed amendments. The presentation slides have been attached to the minutes. The following comments were sent to the Planning department:

  • Tracy Julian - How many units will this include? Objects to proposal due to unknown costs of units and affordable housing availability, proposal does not support COP target to provide 25 percent of new housing to be affordable
  • Susan Law - Concerns on Paterson St. parking and traffic. Supports development
  • Ann LeBlanc and Malcolm Graham - Requested additional information and supports development.
  • Debbie Merrithew - Questions as to number of units and stories, off street parking provided, when will construction begin and be completed
  • Gill Morris - Question regarding the field to the side of proposed development designated as Prime Agricultural Land
  • Brenda and Wayne Munro - Is this an Orchard view development, concerns regarding on street parking and traffic problems on Paterson Street
  • McIntosh Perry - further information regarding the proposal

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

Maggie Yet, Planner I, provided an overview of the proposed surplus lands for stop-up and disposition. The following comments were sent to Planner 1:

  • BEAST - Snowmobile trail resides on a portion of the property, not in favour of the sale
  • Audy Bedard - Request to not sell property due to trail use
  • Julie-Anne Bedard - Request to not sell property due to trail use
  • Nick de Boer - Questions regarding lot size, setbacks, detailed map and objects to sale of property
  • Ron Deschamps - Family owns property beside road allowance and uses trail regularly, option to purchase for other neighbours
  • Craig Halpenny - Represents Patricia Deschamps, objects proposal for 5 reasons
  • Tammy Kleiboer- Objects to proposal due to trail use and interested in purchasing land
  • Paul and Sarah Smith - Objects due to development within the area, inconsistent with Official Plan due to size and regular trail use, environmental impacts, protection of rural activities
  • Noel and Janet Noyes-Brown - Petition received on December 14th that meets the Petition Policy requirements and objects to the sale of property with ______ signatures.
  • Catherine Blake - Long term ramifications of development and disruption of rural life.
  • Valerie Wilkinson - Use of trail for activities, provides access to nearby roads
  • Councillor Dalgity declared a pecuniary interest on the Operational Daycare Budget and did not participate or vote on this item.

    Resolution No475-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council approve the 2021 Daycare Operational Budget.

    CARRIED
  • Councillor Guerard requested a recorded vote on item M.1 2021 Budget excluding Daycare

    Resolution No476-20
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Council approve the 2021 Budget, excluding the Daycare Operational Budget.

    YAS (6)Mayor Lowry, Deputy Mayor Minnille, Councillor Dalgity, Councillor Maydan, Councillor Holmes, and Councillor Ferguson
    NAS (1)Councillor Guerard
    CARRIED (6 to 1)
  • Resolution No477-20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning on the lands describe as PLAN 6262 MS PT LOTS 7 AND 8;RP 27R10569 PART 2, Almonte Ward, Municipality of Mississippi Mills from “Residential First Density (R1)” to “Residential Second Density – Subzone D (R2D)”, to permit and facilitate the construction of a semi-detached bungalow fronting onto Carss Street.

    CARRIED
  • Amendment:
    Resolution No478-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    AND THAT the By-law be amended to reflect the 6 m setback of the attached garage.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No479-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT Council approve the Committee of the Whole motions from the December 1, 2020 meeting;

    AND THAT items M.3.b. Mississippi River Power Corporation Selection Committee Minutes - November 12, 2020 and M.3.i. Joint Cost Sharing Recreation Agreement with Beckwith and Carleton Place Status be pulled for further consideration.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No480-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT Council change the weighting criteria to:
    · Governance 20%
    · Generation / Utility Experience / Knowledge 20%
    · Business Experience / Knowledge 40%
    · Personal Capabilities and Knowledge 20%

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No481-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council accept the "Joint Cost Sharing Recreation Agreement wit Beckwith & Carleton Place Status" report as information.

    CARRIED

Deferred to January 12, 2020 Council meeting.

  • Resolution No482-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT By-law 20-120 Emergency Management By-law be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council.

    CARRIED

Councillor Ferguson - Best wishes to all for the holiday season

Councillor Guerard - Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit now in Yellow Zone for Covid. Almonte General Hospital providing testing December 18th for pre-booked appointments.

Deputy Mayor Minnille - Congratulations to Mayor Lowry for being elected as 2021 Lanark County Warden

  • Resolution No483-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT By-law 20-121 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 December 2020, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 15th day of December, 2020.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No484-20
    Moved byCouncillor Guerard
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

    CARRIED