The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Committee of the Whole Meeting

MINUTES

Immediately Following Council
E-participation
Committee 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
  • Maggie Yet, Planner 1

A.
CALL TO ORDER (immediately following Council)
 

Councillor Dalgity called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

B.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
 

None

C.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

  • Resolution NoCW013-21
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

D.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This item has attachments. 

1.January 12, 2020 Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW014-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byMayor Lowry

    THAT the minutes dated January 12, 2021 be approved.

    CARRIED

E.
CONSENT REPORTS
 

  • Resolution NoCW015-21
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the following consent reports and committee minutes be received.

    CARRIED

F.
STAFF REPORTS
 

Building and Planning

F.1
Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 27 - Houchaimi Seniors' Residence (Houchaimi Holdings Inc)
This item has attachments. 

1.OPA 27 Report Jan 26, 2021 .pdf

Marc Rivet, Planning consultant with JLRichards, provided an overview of the application and minor changes to the original application.

  • Resolution NoCW016-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council enacts and passes Official Plan Amendment No. 27 being a site-specific amendment to change the land use designation of the subject property from “Industrial” to “Residential – Community Facility” on Schedule B of the Community Official Plan in order for an aging-in-place complex consisting of a retirement home, freestanding adult bungalow townhouses and semi-detached units to be permitted on approximately 3.41 hectares (ha) of land.

    CARRIED
Fire Department

F.2
Fire Protection Agreement to Provide Automatic Aid
This item has attachments. 

1.Fire Protection Agreement Report.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW017-21
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that it authorize the Mayor and Acting Clerk to execute a Fire Protection Agreement for Automatic Aid with the Township of Lanark Highlands.

    CARRIED
Finance and Administration

F.3
Countdown Public Art Legacy Project
This item has attachments. 

1.Countdown Public Art Legacy Project Report.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW018-21
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to partner with Lanark County Interval House and Community Support (LCIHCS) on the Countdown Public Art Legacy Project at a location to be determine at a later date, with a financial commitment of $1,100;

    AND THAT the public be provided with an opportunity to consult.  

    CARRIED

F.4
Live Streaming Service Upgrade
This item has attachments. 

1.Live Streaming Service Upgrade Report.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW019-21
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT Committee of the Whole request Council approve the annual cost of $6,625 plus an annual fee increase for livestreaming upgrades;

    AND THAT the upgrade be funded in 2021 from modernization funding and in future years to be included in the annual budget.

    CARRIED

G.
NOTICE OF MOTION
 

Mayor Lowry Motion

G.1
2021 Census of Population
 

  • Resolution NoCW020-21
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca. Accurate and complete census data supports programs and services that benefit our community.

    CARRIED

H.
INFORMATION ITEMS
 

H.1
Mayor's Report
 

None

H.2
County Councillor's Report
This item has attachments. 

1.21-01-13 County Council Media Release.pdf

Deputy Mayor Minnille's highlights from the County Council meetings included actions to address the housing crisis, and appointments to the Community Emergency Management Program Committee. Mayor Lowry provided an update on ROMA delegations she participated in as Lanark County Warden. 

H.3
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Report
 

None

H.4
Information List #02-21
This item has attachments. 

1.1. January 26, 2021 Info List.pdf
2.3. Charlton and Dack -Insurance Rates.pdf
3.4. Region of Peel - Veterans Property Tax Exemption.pdf
4.5. Gravel Watch Municipal Letter January 2021.pdf
5.6. UCDSB Media Release.pdf
6.7. Photo radar Letter Jan 2021.pdf
  • Resolution NoCW021-21
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byMayor Lowry

    THAT the information list #02-21 be received for information;

    AND THAT item #4 - Gravel Watch Ontario Letter re: Ontario on the Rocks, and item #6 - Township of South-West Oxford Resolution re: Automatic Speed Enforcement (Photo Radar)  be pulled for further consideration.

    CARRIED

I.
OTHER/NEW BUSINESS
 

Councillor Ferguson - ROMA conference update on Modernization and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF).

Councillor Maydan - Congratulations to Mayor Lowry on chairing ROMA information sessions. Information on agricultural and horticultural funding available.

J.
PENDING LIST
This item has attachments. 

1.Jan 26 Pending List.pdf

Members reviewed the pending list and discussed municipal drainage within town limits. 

Mayor Lowry recognized Councillor Dalgity as the Chair of Committee of the Whole and thanked him for his leadership.

K.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Resolution NoCW022-21
    Moved byMayor Lowry
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

    CARRIED
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