The Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Council Meeting

MINUTES

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

E-participation

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
• Casey Munro, Deputy Clerk

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Lowry called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

B.

CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSED SESSION

C.

RISE AND REPORT

D.

O CANADA

Council stood for the playing of O Canada.

E.

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Council observed a moment of silent meditation.

F.

ATTENDANCE

The Clerk announced attendance.

G.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution No 170-21
  Moved by Councillor Holmes
  Seconded by Councillor Ferguson

  THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.

  CARRIED

H.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

Mayor Lowry declared pecuniary interest on agenda items L.2. and M.2 due to a family member owning property. 

I.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Resolution No 171-21
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Minnille
  Seconded by Councillor Maydan

  THAT, the Council minutes dated September 7, 2021 approved as presented.

  CARRIED

J.

DELEGATION, DEPUTATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS

J.1

Ottawa River Power Corporation

Mr. Allen CEO of the Ottawa River Power Corporation, spoke to Council, highlighting items like overall customer satisfaction, lower rates, and system reliability. 

• Resolution No 172-21
  Moved by Councillor Guerard
  Seconded by Councillor Maydan

  THAT, the presentation from Justin Allen, President and CAO of Ottawa River Power Corporation be received as information. 

  CARRIED

J.2

Mississippi Mills Library Board

Christine Row and Cathy Peacock presented an overview of the 2020 Mississippi Mills Public Library Annual Report. They highlighted some of the ways they have adjusted programming throughout the pandemic. 

• Resolution No 173-21
  Moved by Councillor Guerard
  Seconded by Councillor Dalgity

  THAT, the Mississippi Mills Public Library 2020 Annual Report be received as information.

  CARRIED

K.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

L.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT

• Resolution No 174-21
  Moved by Councillor Holmes
  Seconded by Councillor Dalgity

  THAT, Council approve the Committee of the Whole motions L1 and L3-L5 from the September 7th, 2021 meeting. 

  CARRIED

L.1

Zoning Amendment - 4676 Dark Side Rd

L.3

Purchase and use of Protek WTS 100 within the winter sand/salt mixture

L.4

Business Organization Structures

L.5

Information List #15-21

L.2

Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 440 Ramsay Con 8

Mayor Lowry disclosed pecuniary interest on this item of the agenda due to a family member owning property. 

• Resolution No 174-21
  Moved by Councillor Dalgity
  Seconded by Councillor Holmes

  THAT, Council approve the Committee of the Whole motions L2 from the September 7th, 2021 meeting.

  CARRIED

L.6

Information List #15-21 H.5.b

• Resolution No 175-21
  Moved by Councillor Maydan
  Seconded by Councillor Ferguson

  THAT, Information List Item H.5.b be received as information;

  AND THAT, Staff be directed to ensure the item is posted on social media to help encourage residents to complete the survey.

  CARRIED

L.7

Information List #15-21 H.5.d

• Resolution No 176-21
  Moved by Councillor Holmes
  Seconded by Councillor Maydan

  THAT, Information List Item H.5.d be received as information;

  AND THAT, Council accepts the updates from the CAO on the current projects as information. 

  CARRIED

M.

BY-LAWS

M.1

Bylaw 21-081 ZBLA - 4676 Dark's SR

• Resolution No 177-21
  Moved by Councillor Ferguson
  Seconded by Councillor Holmes

  THAT, By-law 21-081 be taken as read, passed signed and sealed in Open Council.

  CARRIED

M.2

Bylaw 21-082 ZBLA - 440 Ramsay Con 8

Mayor Lowry disclosed pecuniary interest on this item of the agenda due to a family member owning property. 

• Resolution No 178-21
  Moved by Councillor Ferguson
  Seconded by Councillor Dalgity

  THAT, By-law 21-082 be taken as read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council. 

  CARRIED

N.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS

Councillor Maydan announced an appreciation BBQ at the RiverFront Estates dock on Sunday, September 26th at 2:00 pm.

Mayor Lowry announced the following items;

• Saturday, September 25th from 9:00 - 12:00 will be hosting its Tree Giveaway at the Lanark County Perth Garage. 
• Thursday, September 30th at 9:00 am, Mayor Lowry and  Larry McDermott will be speaking at a ceremony dedicated to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Lanark County Administration Building
• Thursday, September 30th at 7 or 7:30 pm, there will be a candlelight vigil at Almonte Old Town Hall. More details will be posted online soon. 
• Saturday, October 16th will be the 2nd Warden's Slow Roll from Almonte to Pakenham. More details to follow. 

O.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• Resolution No 179-21
  Moved by Councillor Maydan
  Seconded by Councillor Dalgity

  THAT By-law 21-083 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 21st day of September 2021, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of September 2021.

  CARRIED

P.

ADJOURNMENT

• Resolution No 180-21
  Moved by Councillor Ferguson
  Seconded by Councillor Holmes

  THAT, the meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

  CARRIED