February 8, 2010 Council Minutes
A meeting of Council was held Monday, February 8, 2010 in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, Collingwood commencing at 5:00pm.
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MAYOR CARRIER CALLED COUNCIL TO ORDER
Members of Council Present: Mayor Carrier
Deputy Mayor Cooper
Councillor Edwards
Councillor Sandberg
Councillor Jeffery
Councillor Foley
Councillor McNabb
Councillor Chadwick (regrets)
Councillor Labelle
Staff Present: Kimberly Wingrove, Chief Administrative Officer
Sara Almas, Clerk
Ed Houghton, Executive Director of Public Works
Larry Irwin, Director of Information Technology
Peter Dunbar, Director of Leisure Services (regrets)
Marjory Leonard, Treasurer
Nancy Farrer, Acting Director of Planning Services
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
No. 069 Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Sandberg
that the content of the Council Agenda for February 8th, 2010 be adopted as amended to include the Addendum as presented.
CARRIED
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND/OR RECEIPT OF GIFT (over $200)
- Councillor Jeffery declared a conflict with supplementary accounts payable to CBS Outdoors as it is her employer.
- Councillor Foley declared a pecuniary interest with supplementary accounts payable to Foley’s Furniture as he is the owner.
- Mayor Carrier declared a pecuniary interest with supplementary accounts payable pertaining to Havens Building Centre as it is his daughter’s employer.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
No. 070 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded by Councillor Foley
THAT the minutes of the following meetings of Council be adopted as presented:
- Special meeting of Council February 1st, 2010; and
- Regular meeting of Council held February 1st, 2010.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MINUTES - Nil
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
- So You Think You Can Be Mayor Video Contest Winners, McKenzie Thomson, Amy Masterson and Eric Schoenberger
Mayor Carrier introduced the contest winners of the ‘So You Think You Can Be Mayor’ contest, McKenzie Thomson, Amy Masterson and Eric Schoenberger, hosted by Clerk Services in coordination of Local Government Week. Mayor Carrier provided them with their prizes and commended them on their interest in the community and creativity as illustrated in their videos.
- Heritage Week: February 15th – 21st, 2010
Margaret Mooy, Vice-Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee, addressed Council informing them of various incentives and programs undertaken by the Committee, its mandate, groups and organizations the Committee is working with and by-laws, policies and procedures the Committee is working on with staff to enhance heritage in Collingwood.
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COUNCIL
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Nay
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Carrier
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Cooper
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Edwards
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Sandberg
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Jeffery
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Foley
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McNabb
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Chadwick (absent)
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Labelle
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TOTAL
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8
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0
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No. 071 Moved by
Councillor Foley
Seconded by
Councillor McNabb
THAT By-law No. 2010-019, being a by-law to designate the exterior of the building of the property legally described as Lots 3, 4 & 5, E/S Napier Street, Plan 282 and known municipally as 125 Napier Street, as having cultural heritage value and interest, be enacted and passed this 8th day of February, 2010.
CARRIED (recorded vote)
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COUNCIL
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Nay
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Carrier
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Cooper
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x
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Edwards
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x
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Sandberg
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Jeffery
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Foley
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McNabb
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x
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Chadwick (absent)
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Labelle
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x
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TOTAL
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6
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2
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No. 072 Moved by
Councillor Foley
Seconded by
Councillor Jeffery
THAT By-law No. 2010-020, being a by-law to provide for Heritage Tax Refund Program, be enacted and passed this 8th day of February, 2010.
CARRIED (recorded vote)
No. 073 Moved by Councillor Foley
Seconded by Councillor McNabb
THAT the following minutes be hereby received and the recommendations therein be approved:
- Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes, December 17, 2009
Recommendation: THAT Council approves the addition of 297 Pine Street to the Register of Cultural Heritage Properties of the Town of Collingwood as recommended by the Heritage Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
CONSENT AGENDA
No. 074 Moved by Councillor Sandberg
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cooper
That the General Consent Agenda, having been given due consideration by Council, be received.
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General Consent
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A. 1
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K. Wallace re: Proposed open pit limestone mine at the headwaters of the Nottawasaga and Grand Rivers in Melancthon Township
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Received for Information
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A. 2
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North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN Leadership Council re: Historic meeting – Council approves two regional initiatives
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Received for Information
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A. 3
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Ontario Municipal Board Memorandum of Oral Decision re: Case No. PL051018 (Pollard v. McNabb)
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Received for Information
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A. 4
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Lauren O’Neill White re: Thank you for support to attend Olympics and update on rehearsals
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Received for Information
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A. 5
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D. Skelton, President and COO, Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd. re: Recent press coverage of Intrawest’s financial position
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Received for Information
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A. 6
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Royal Victoria Hospital re: RVH’s Regional Advisory Committee meeting March 5th, 2010
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Received for Information
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A. 7
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North Simcoe Muskoka News re: LHIN Integrated Health System Design
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Received for Information
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CARRIED
No. 075 Moved by Councillor McNabb
Seconded by Councillor Jeffery
That the Mayor’s Consent Agenda, having been given due consideration by Council, be received.
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Mayor’s Consent
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M.1
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Ainsworth re: Offering municipalities a free Solar PV preliminary study
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Received for Information
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M.2
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Minister Watson announcing his resignation as Minister to seek the Mayoralty of Ottawa
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Received for Information
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M.3
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Clearview Township re: Wastewater Servicing Partnership
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Received for Information
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M.4
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Letter of Support to the Minister of State (Science and Technology) from Mayor Chris Carrier re: Georgian College
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Received for Information
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CARRIED
M.1 Ed Houghton, Executive Director of Public Works provided a brief update on initiatives under review by Collus as it relates to alternative energy sources and Consent Item M.1.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Jeffery
THAT Mayor’s Consent Item M.1 regarding offering municipalities a free Solar PV preliminary study be received.
CARRIED
REports/MINUTES of Committees/boards
No. 076 Moved by Councillor Foley
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT the following minutes be hereby received:
- Airport Services Board Minutes, January 6, 2010
- Development Committee Minutes (DC-2009-12, Heritage Park Redevelopment, Community Wellness Centre and Centennial Pool Renovations) December 16, 2009
- Development Committee Minutes (DC-2009-14, Walker Automotive Dealership, 2nd submission, Hyundai, Hwy 26 East) January 20, 2010
- Elvis Festival Services Board Minutes, January 7, 2010
- Elvis Festival Services Board Minutes, January 21, 2010
- Sustainability Committee Minutes, January 8, 2010
CARRIED
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COUNCIL
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Nay
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Carrier
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Cooper
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Edwards
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Sandberg
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Jeffery
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Foley
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McNabb
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Chadwick (absent)
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Labelle
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TOTAL
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7
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1
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No. 077 Moved by
Councillor Jeffery
Seconded by
Mayor Carrier
THAT the following minutes be hereby received and the recommendations therein be approved:
- Parking Advisory Committee Minutes, January 5, 2010
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the Parking Control Budget as prepared and endorsed by the Parking Advisory Committee incorporating the implementation of pay parking effective August 2010, as previously recommended to Council last Fall 2009.
CARRIED (recorded vote)
*BIA supports return to paid on-street parking, as recommended and has committed to fund the lost revenue to allow free parking to continue in the municipal lots until the end of December 2010.
MOTIONS
No. 078 Moved by Councillor Labelle
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT this Council proceeds in Camera in order to address a matter pertaining to:
- personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;
►a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;
►labour relations or employee negotiations;
►litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;
►advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;
Items for Discussion: a) Committee Applications; b) Oliver Crescent; and c) OMB Appeal – Site Plan Control
CARRIED
No. 079 Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor McNabb
THAT the Accounts Payable Revenue Vouchers for the month of December 2009 in the amount of $13,210,669.45 be approved as presented.
CARRIED
No. 080 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded by Councillor McNabb
THAT the Supplementary Accounts Payable Revenue Vouchers for the month of December 2009 in amount of $1,391.25 payable to CBS Outdoor Canada be approved as presented.
CARRIED
** Councillor Jeffery removed herself from the table and did not participate in the vote or discussion on the above noted matter with respect to her previously declared conflict.
No. 081 Moved by Councillor Sandberg
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cooper
THAT the Supplementary Accounts Payable Revenue Vouchers for the month of December 2009 in amount of $2,000.00 payable to Foley’s Furniture & Appliances be approved as presented.
CARRIED
** Councillor Foley removed himself from the table and did not participate in the vote or discussion on the above noted matter with respect to his previously declared conflict.
Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair for the following motion.
No. 082 Moved by Councillor Jeffery
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT the Supplementary Accounts Payable Revenue Vouchers for the month of December 2009 in amount of $105.74 payable to Mark’s Work Wearhouse (Imagewear) be approved as presented.
CARRIED
** Mayor Carrier removed himself from the table and did not participate in the vote or discussion on the above noted matter with respect to his previously declared conflict.
Mayor Carrier resumed the chair.
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COUNCIL
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Carrier
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Cooper
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Edwards
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Sandberg
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Jeffery
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Foley
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McNabb
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Chadwick (absent)
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Labelle
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TOTAL
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2
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6
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No. 083 Moved by
Councillor Jeffery
Seconded by
Councillor McNabb
THAT By-law No. 2010-022, being a by-law to amend Procedural By-law No. 2006-120, be enacted and passed this 8th day of February, 2010.
DEFEATED
(recorded vote)
No. 084 Moved by Councillor Foley
Seconded by Councillor McNabb
THAT the Supplementary Accounts Payable Revenue Vouchers for the month of December 2009 in amount of $478.10 payable to The UPS Store be approved as presented.
CARRIED
* Council proceeded to In-camera Session. (7:25pm)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT Council rise from In-camera and return to public session. (7:44pm)
CARRIED
Council recessed at 7:45pm, reconvening at 7:48pm
No. 085 Moved by Councillor Jeffery
Seconded by Councillor Labelle
THAT By-law No. 2010-021,being a by-law to appoint members to the Sustainability Committee, be enacted and passed this 8th day of February, 2010.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
- Councillor Foley provided a notice of motion requesting the remaining funds available in the Investing in Ontario grant be utilized on the first available debenture.
- Councillor Foley provided a notice of motion with respect to the use of monies received through Section 37 of the Planning Act, from the Admiral Development Project, to lessen the debenture for the Downtown Revitalization or Library projects.
- Councillor Jeffery provided a notice of motion to request AMO incorporate a presidential honourarium into their annual budget.
No. 086 Moved by Councillor McNabb
Seconded by Councillor Labelle
THAT the $4,577 surplus from the “Mayor’s Golf Tournament” be placed in reserve retroactive to the 2009 fiscal year.
CARRIED
No. 087 Moved by Councillor Labelle
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT the Treasurer draw $36,250 from the Sustainability reserve pay training costs in excess of funds budgeted and that this draw be retroactive to the 2009 fiscal year.
CARRIED
No. 088 Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Labelle
THAT the Treasurer and Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to examine the “Transfer To/From” Development Charge reserve funds approved in the 2009 budget and compare these amounts with the actual expense/income for the respective projects and, where applicable, transfer the actual amounts required retroactive to the 2009 fiscal year.
CARRIED
No. 089 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cooper
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to examine the “Transfer To/From” accounts as approved in the 2009 Budget and compare these amounts to the actual expense/income for the respective projects and where applicable, transfer the actual amounts required retroactive to the 2009 fiscal year.
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by Councillor McNabb
Seconded by Mayor Carrier
THAT Council direct staff to bring back a policy to address noise at the Elvis Festival.
DEFEATED
Councillor Jeffery informed Council that the resolution regarding end-of-life care for Canadians will not be supported by FCM and requested it be forwarded to AMO for consideration.
- Budget Discussions
Clerk Almas will poll Council for another meeting date to further review the proposed 2010 capital budget.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
No. 090 Moved by Councillor McNabb
Seconded by Councillor Foley
THAT By-law No. 2010-023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held February 8th, 2010 and the Special meeting of Council held February 8th, 2010, be enacted and passed this 8th day of February, 2010.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor McNabb
THAT the meeting of Council be hereby adjourned at 8:05pm.
CARRIED
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MAYOR
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CLERK
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