March 1, 2010 Council Minutes
A meeting of Council was held Monday, March 1, 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
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
Marjory Leonard, Treasurer
Nancy Farrer, Acting Director of Planning Services
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
No. 125 Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
thatthe content of the Council Agenda for March 1st, 2010 be adopted as amended.
- Include those items not discussed during the special meeting of Council.
CARRIED
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND/OR RECEIPT OF GIFT (over $200)
- Mayor Carrier declared a pecuniary interest with supplementary accounts payable pertaining to Mark’s Work Wearhouse (Imagewear) as it is his daughter’s employer.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Water Compliance Report presentation
Marcus Firman, Manager Water Services provided a detailed presentation of the Water Compliance Report prepared in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act for the period of January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 including future expansion of the water treatment plant, and conservation efforts being taken.
- Council reported on various community events they had attended and announced upcoming events.
DEPUTATION - Nil
CONSENT AGENDA
No. 126 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded by Councillor Jeffery
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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Land Use Council Information Bulletin re: Land Management in Ontario
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Received for Information
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A. 2
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S. Cripps re: Revitalization of downtown, specifically Patio issues.
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Received for Information
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A. 3
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Peel Federation of Agriculture re: Credit Valley Conservation Watershed Planning and Regulation Policies Final Draft November 2009
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Received for Information
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A. 4
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Township of Stormont resolution re: Accountability of Conservation Authorities
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Received for Information
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A. 5
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57th Annual OSUM Conference and Trade Show “Much Ado About Small Urban Municipalities”
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Received for Information
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A. 6
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Blue Mountain Special Olympics Alpine Team Media Release re: Regional Ski Races
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Received for Information
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A. 7
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Ministry of Environment to Natural Resources Canada re: Amaizeingly Green Products (“AGP”, formerly Collingwood Ethanol)
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Received for Information
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A. 8
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M. Walsh re: Vote on potential sale of the County rail corridor to the Highland Rail Group
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Received for Information
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A. 9
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AMO Report to Members on January 2010 Board Meeting
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Received for Information
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A. 10
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AMO Watch File – February 18, 2010
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Received for Information
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A. 11
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Collingwood East Environmental Action Committee Concerns re: Collingwood’s environmental protection
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Received for Information
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A. 12
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C. Fenech re: Opposition to roof for outdoor ice rink
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Received for Information
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CARRIED
A.2 An update will be provided to Council with respect to the patio locations on Hurontario Street at next week’s Council meeting.
A.7 Deputy Mayor Cooper requested Amaizeingly Green Products be invited to Council to explain the actions they are taking to rectify the MOE orders. Mayor Carrier confirmed that AGP has filed an appeal to the MOE Order and therefore it would not be appropriate at this time while it’s before the tribunal.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT Consent Agenda Item A.7 - Ministry of Environment to Natural Resources Canada re: Amaizeingly Green Products (“AGP”, formerly Collingwood Ethanol) be received.
CARRIED
No. 127 Moved by Councillor Labelle
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cooper
THAT in accordance with the Shareholder Direction between the Town of Collingwood and Collingwood Utility Services Corp., Council approves the borrowing of funds by COLLUS Power Corp. from Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporationup to a maximum of $4,000,000 and the granting by COLLUS Power Corp. of a security interest in all of its present and future property and assets as per the OIPC requirement to secure such borrowing.
CARRIED
DEFERRED ITEMS FROM SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL:
No. 128 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded Deputy Mayor Cooper
THAT Council postpone the construction of a washroom facility at fisher field in the amount of $30,000.
DEFEATED
No. 129 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded by Councillor Jeffery
THAT Council direct staff to determine if the Town can secure other financial support/sponsorships to help with with the construction of an outdoor ice rink roof at Central Park (4.151).
CARRIED
No. 130 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cooper
THAT Council postpone the capital enhancements to the Sunset Point parking facility ($10,000) and concession ($10,000). (4.153, 4.154)
DEFEATED
No. 131 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cooper
THAT Council postpone the capital landscaping enhancements ($10,000) to Harbourview Park. (4.169)
DEFEATED
No. 132 Moved by Councillor Edwards
Seconded by Councillor Labelle
THAT Council postpone the capital trails/trailhead enhancement in the Leisure Services budget. (4.174, 4.177)
DEFEATED
- 4.181 (Staff have removed the Fire Dept Vehicle transfer to Leisure Services ($30,000))
The following motions have been withdrawn by Council.
- THAT Council postpone the capital costs of $60,000 associated with the bridge replacements to the period from 2011 - 2013 (4.78).
- THAT Council postpone the capital cost of $238,438 identified for the waste water treatment facility EA process until the facility reaches 85% capacity (4.102).
- THAT Council reduce the capital cost in 2010 for the replacement of baseball diamond lights a central park by $90,000 , for 2 poles and lights on Diamond #1. (4.149)
No. 133 Moved by Councillor Jeffery
Seconded by Councillor Sandberg
THAT Council postpone the capital budget for the Human Resource Software in the amount of $75,000. (4.13)
DEFEATED
No. 134 Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT Council remove the capital land purchase contingency of $100,000 from the 2010 budget.
DEFEATED
No. 135 Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT Council postpone the capital costs of $35,000 until 2011 for the completion of the Mair Mills Park. (4.190)
DEFEATED
No. 136 Moved by Deputy Mayor Cooper
Seconded by Councillor Chadwick
THAT Council remove the $8,000 capital cost for the community signage until the road construction is complete. (4-183)
DEFEATED
OLD / DEFERRED BUSINESS
- Deferred pending additional information from Director of Leisure Services:
No. 137 Moved by Councillor Jeffery
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT Council receive Staff Report LS2010-02 containing supplementary information relating to the construction of a roof over the Central Park Outdoor Rink;
AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to allocate an upset limit of $100,000 from general reserve to undertake the appropriate site plan review including the drainage plan/stormwater management review, snow load & impact review, parking availability, heritage assessment and review of the potential impact on the YMCA expansion and current lease agreement.
Mayor Carrier called a recess at 7:03pm.
Council reconvened at 7:05pm.
No. 137 Moved by Councillor Jeffery
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
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COUNCIL
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Yea
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Nay
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Carrier
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x
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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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x
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Jeffery
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x
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Foley
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x
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McNabb
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x
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Chadwick
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x
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Labelle
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x
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TOTAL
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7
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2
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THAT Council receive Staff Report LS2010-02 containing supplementary information relating to the construction of a roof over the Central Park Outdoor Rink;
AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to allocate an upset limit of $100,000 from general reserve to undertake the appropriate site plan review including the drainage plan/stormwater management review, snow load & impact review, parking availability, heritage assessment and review of the potential impact on the YMCA expansion and current lease agreement.
CARRIED (recorded vote)
Moved by Councillor Sandberg
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT funding for the Curling Club roof repairs be included in the budget and allocated from general taxation.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL
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Yea
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Nay
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Carrier
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x
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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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x
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Jeffery
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x
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Foley
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x
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McNabb
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x
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Chadwick
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x
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Labelle
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x
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TOTAL
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5
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3
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Moved by
Councillor Jeffery
Seconded by
Councillor Edwards
THAT Council add the cost for the construction of the outdoor rink roof in the 2010 capital budget in the amount of $675,000 from debenture, subject to securing $300,000 from fundraising or once the confirmed construction cost is known the fundraising amount be readjusted based on the equivalent percentage (31%).
CARRIED (recorded vote)
REports/MINUTES of Committees/boards
No. 138 Moved by Councillor Sandberg
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cooper
THAT the following minutes be hereby received:
- Economic Stability and Development Services Board Minutes, January 12, 2010
- Elvis Festival Services Board Minutes, February 4, 2010
- Elvis Festival Services Board Minutes, February 11, 2010
- HR Committee Minutes, December 14, 2009
- Physician Retention and Attraction Committee Minutes, January 15, 2010
CARRIED
No. 139 Moved by Councillor Foley
Seconded by Councillor Chadwick
THAT the following minutes be hereby received and the recommendations therein be approved:
- Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes, January 21, 2010
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the following heritage permits:
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Building Permit #
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Owner/Location
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Type
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651/09
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Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board - 54 Third St.
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Replacement Door
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4/10
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Richard Lex - 85 Hurontario St.
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Replacement Door
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CARRIED
** Councillor McNabb declared a conflict with the above motion as he is a member of the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board.
No. 140 Moved by Councillor Sandberg
Seconded by Councillor Chadwick
THAT the following minutes be hereby received.
- Leisure Services Advisory Committee Minutes, January 20, 2010
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Sandberg
Seconded by Councillor Edwards
THAT the recommendation of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee contained in the January 20, 2010 minutes requestingCouncil endorse the implementation of the Respect+ program in Collingwood be deferred.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CAO2010-04 CIT Agreement – Contract Award
No. 141 Moved by Councillor McNabb
Seconded by Councillor Labelle
THAT Staff Report CAO2010-04, recommendingCouncil award the contract for Economic Development Consulting Services (RFP CAO06-5) for a Regional Economic Development Strategy to the successful bidder of Matthew Fischer and Associates Inc. and Mellor Murray Consulting as partners, be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Chadwick
Seconded by Councillor Sandberg
THAT Council approve extending the meeting by one hour, in accordance with the procedural by-law.
DEFEATED
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
No. 142 Moved by Councillor Labelle
Seconded by Councillor McNabb
THAT By-law No. 2010-030, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special and regular meetings of Council held March 1st, 2010, be enacted and passed this 1st day of March, 2010.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor McNabb
THAT the meeting of Council be hereby adjourned at 8:28pm.
CARRIED
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MAYOR
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CLERK
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