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
  • Jennifer Russell, Deputy Clerk
  • Cynthia Moyle, Acting Clerk

Mayor Lowry called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

  • Resolution No434-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Council enter into an in camera session at 5:02 p.m. regarding regarding: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal purposes (Municipal Act s 239 2(c)); personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Act s. 239 2(b)) and a position, plan procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(k)).

    CARRIED

B.1
Stop up and Close a Portion of Old Perth Road 
 

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal purposes (Municipal Act s 239 2(c)).

B.2
MRPC Board Members
 

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

B.3
28 Mill St. Almonte
 

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(c))

B.4
Cost Sharing Agreement
 

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(k))

Council will return in-camera at the end of Council to complete discussion on the following items: B.3. 28 Mill St. Almonte and B.4. Cost Sharing Agreement.

  • Resolution No435-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the necessary steps to “Stop Up and Close” a portion of the municipal road allowance known as Old Perth Road between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 3, Ramsay Ward, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, on the understanding that all costs associated with the stop up and close (i.e. appraisal, survey, land transfer tax, land costs) are paid for by the Purchaser;

    AND THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the request to the Owner to convey at no cost to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills the lands required for the full extent of the right-of-way along the existing alignment of Old Perth Road.

    CARRIED

Deputy Mayor Minnille declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion.

Councillor Dalgity declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion.

  • Resolution No436-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Guerard

    THAT Council denies the request to extend the terms of the two directors of the Board of Directors of Mississippi River Power Corporation whose terms expire December 31st, 2020;

    AND THAT Council direct staff to implement the outlined process to select two new Board members for the Mississippi River Power Corporation.

    CARRIED

Council stood for the playing of O Canada.

A moment of silence was observed for Remembrance Day.

The Clerk announced the attendance.

  • Resolution No437-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

    CARRIED

Deputy Mayor Minnille declared a conflict of interest on item B. 2 – MPRC Board Members, as his son is employed by the Mississippi River Power Corporation.
Councillor Dalgity declared a conflict of interest on item B. 2 – MPRC Board Members, as his father is a Board of Director Member.

  • Resolution No438-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Council minutes dated October 20, 2020 be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

Council watched a Veteran's video which described the importance of remembering veterans and the sacrifices made by Canadians throughout history.

  • Resolution No439-20
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the speaker series video from the Canadian Armed Forces re: Importance of Remembering Veterans be received;
    AND THAT Council direct staff to share the video links on the municipal website and facebook.

    CARRIED

Paul Virgin expressed appreciation al all MRPC staff for their dedication during COVID-19.
Paul Virgin, President, and Scott Newton, General Manager, provided an overview of MRPC including: corporate structure; operations; flow summary; revenue; shareholder payments; Millfall Dam; Earthen Dam; Penstocks; and 2020 Projects.

  • Resolution No440-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the presentation by Scott Newton, General Manager and Paul Virgin, President, of Mississippi River Power Corporation re: MRPC Year in Review, be received for information.

    CARRIED

Deb Knapton, Member Services Representative of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture spoke about the Farm 911 strategic plan, objectives, and the history and importance of the project.
Councillor Holmes and Councillor Guerard verbally provided a notice of motion regarding the Farm 911 – The Emily Project for the November 17, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting.

  • Resolution No441-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Guerard

    THAT the delegation by Deb Knapton, Member Service Representative, of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture re: Farm 911 - The Emily Project, be received for information.

    CARRIED

Stephanie Gray, Coordinator, provided a background on the Lanark County Situation Table; ongoing work; legislative requirements under the Police Services Act; and adopting the Community Plan for Safety and Well-Being.

  • Resolution No442-20
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the delegation by Stephanie Gray, Coordinator of Lanark County Situational Table reviewing: Community Plan for Safety and Well-being,

    1. The Lanark County Situation Table
    2. Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
    3. Mobile Crisis Response Team
    4. Victim Advocate Project
    5. Collaborative Partnerships in Lanark County

    be received for information.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No444-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Guerard

    THAT By-laws 20-105 to 20-106  be taken as read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council.

    CARRIED

Councillor Maydan – acknowledged Councillor Dalgity’s work with the Almonte Legion with respect to a virtual Remembrance Day Service. Councillor Maydan requested Council and Residents to consider donating to the local legion or poppy fund.
Councillor Ferguson – announced Pakenham virtual Remembrance Day Service will be on youtube starting at 10:45 a.m. on November 11, 2020.

  • Resolution No445-20
    Moved byCouncillor Guerard
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT Council return to an in-camera session at 8:04 p.m. regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipal or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(c)); a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(k))

    CARRIED

Staff direction was provided in camera.

Staff direction was provided in camera.

  • Resolution No446-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT By-law 20-107, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills at its regular meeting held on the 3rd day of November, 2020, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 3rd day of November, 2020.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No447-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

    CARRIED