The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Committee of the Whole Meeting

MINUTES

20-20
Immediately Following Council
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
  • Jennifer Russell, Deputy Clerk
  • Maggie Yet, Planner I
  • Cory Smith, A/Director of Roads and Public Works
  • Cynthia Moyle

Councillor Dalgity called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.

  • Resolution NoCW157-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution NoCW158-20
    Moved byCouncillor Guerard
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the minutes dated September 29 and 6, 2020 be approved.

    CARRIED
Roads and Public Works
  • Resolution NoCW159-20
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to direct staff to award the contract for Tender No. PW-20-19, One 2020/21 Single-Axle Truck, be awarded to Antrim Western Star in the amount of $139,668.00 (HST not included).

    CARRIED
  • Resolution NoCW160-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to direct staff to award the contract for Tender No. PW-20-20, One 2020-21 All-Season Combination Dump/Body Spreader, be awarded to Gin-Cor Industries in the amount of $128,970.00 (HST not included).

    CARRIED
Building and Planning
  • Resolution NoCW161-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning on part of the lands known legally as Concession 11, W Part Lot 12 and W Part Lot 11, Pakenham Ward, Municipality of Mississippi Mills from “Development” (D) to “Residential First Density” (R1).

    CARRIED

ACTION: Planner I to provide Council with information on the Traffic Impact Study.

  • Resolution NoCW162-20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the motion re: Zoning By-law Amendment Z-12-20 Concession 10, Lot 16, being Part 1 on RP 27R-8990, Parts 1-4, 9-12 on RP 27R-8445, 430 Ottawa Street be deferred to the November 3, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution NoCW163-20
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Council approve the encroachment request for the lands legally described as Part Lot 97, Plan 6262, Almonte Ward, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, municipally known as 56 John Street and direct staff to prepare the encroachment agreement.

    CARRIED
Finance and Administration
  • Resolution NoCW164-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT the motion re: Service Delivery Review Responses be deferred to a Special Council meeting October 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

    CARRIED
Councillor Ferguson Motion
  • Resolution NoCW165-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    WHEREAS Mississippi Mills has received correspondence from Carleton Place Mayor Doug Black, verbal discussion with Beckwith Reeve Richard Kidd, significant residential feedback, Library Board comments and a formal presentation from Howard Allan all relating to the proposed terminate of the Cost Sharing Agreement between Mississippi Mills, Carleton Place and Beckwith;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct a Mississippi Mills staff and select members of Council to initiate dialogue with our Municipal partners (Carleton Place, Beckwith) with input from the Recreation Cost Sharing Committee, in order to conduct a review of the Cost Sharing Agreement along with any negotiated amendments;

    AND FURTHERMORE, THAT an in camera item be included on the November 3, 2020 Council Meeting to provide direction on the Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement meeting to be scheduled with our Municipal Partners (Carleton Place and Beckwith).

    CARRIED
Councillor Maydan Motion
  • Resolution NoCW166-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the motion re: Cost Sharing Agreement – Calculations and Review be deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting after the November 3, 2020 and after the Recreation Cost Sharing Meeting with our Municipal Partners (Carleton Place and Beckwith).

    CARRIED
Councillor Maydan Motion
  • Resolution NoCW167-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the motion re: Cost Sharing Agreement – Carleton Place and District Aquatic Centre be deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting after the November 3, 2020 and after the Recreation Cost Sharing Meeting with our Municipal Partners (Carleton Place and Beckwith).

    CARRIED
Councillor Maydan Motion
  • Resolution NoCW168-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the motion re: Cost Sharing Agreement – Library be deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting after the November 3, 2020 and after the Recreation Cost Sharing Meeting with our Municipal Partners (Carleton Place and Beckwith).

    CARRIED
Councillor Maydan Motion
  • Resolution NoCW169-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the motion re: Cost Sharing Agreement – Recreation Facilities be deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting after the November 3, 2020 and after the Recreation Cost Sharing Meeting with our Municipal Partners (Carleton Place and Beckwith).

    CARRIED

ACTION: Staff to provide Council with information on how the Roads department mitigates salt use in winter conditions.

The Mayor discussed highlights from the AMO Board Meeting including Board Vacancies, Winter Maintenance Road Salt presentation, Salt Application Resolution,Cybercrime and Municipal Cyber Security, Child care COVID-19 update and advocacy.

The Mayor discussed items from the ROMA Board meeting. Highlights included the Strategic Plan, 2021 ROMA conference, Resource Guide on Broadband Connectivity, Communications plan, and working groups.

  • Resolution NoCW170-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the information list #11-20 be received for information;

    AND THAT item #11 re: Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), Fall Newsletter, be pulled for information.

    CARRIED

Members reviewed the pending list.

  • Resolution NoCW171-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byMayor Lowry

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

    CARRIED