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MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41342 Morris Road
Tuesday April 20, 2010 7:30 pm
Minutes of the Meeting
1)
Call to order:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dorothy Kelly at
7:30 pm with all members in attendance, except Mark Beaven who was absent and
Jim Nelemans, who arrived during the meeting.
Council in Attendance:
Dorothy Kelly, Mayor
Jim Nelemans, Deputy Mayor
Paul Gowing, Councillor
Lynn Hoy, Councillor
Edna McLellan, Councillor
Bill Thompson, Councillor
Absent:
Mark Beaven,
Councillor
Staff in Attendance:
Nancy Michie, Administrator Clerk-Treasurer
Mike Thomas Director of Public
Works
Steve Fortier Chief Building
Official
Jared Cayley Community Fire
Safety Officer
Others in Attendance:
Pat Bolen Wingham Advance
Times
Keith Roulston The Citizen Newspaper
2) Declaration of Pecuniary Interest:
Lynn Hoy
declared a Pecuniary Interest for 7.1
Zoning By-law Amendment; 7.2 By-law; 7.3 Zoning
Amendment since all three concern property adjacent to his property.
3) Agenda:
The Clerk added a listing to the agenda for consideration, as the items were of an urgent
Adoption of Agenda:
Motion: 186-2010 Moved by Edna McLellan Seconded by Paul Gowing
“That the agenda for the meeting of April 20, 2010 be adopted as amended.”
Disposition Carried
4) Minutes:
Motion: 187-2010 Moved by Bill Thompson Seconded by Lynn Hoy
“That the minutes of the April 6, 2010 Council Meetings be adopted as circulated or amended.”
Disposition Carried
5) Business from the Minutes
There was no business from the minutes to be discussed.
Paul Harris, Rick Bannerman, Mike Thomas, Jared Cayley and Steve Fortier arrived at the meeting.
6) Fire Prevention Report - Jared Cayley
7:35 pm
1. Annual Compliance Report
Motion: 188-2010 Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Bill Thompson
“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberrry
approve the Annual Compliance Report to
be submitted to the Fire Marshall.”
Disposition Carried
2. Fire Prevention Policy
Motion: 189-2010 Moved by Paul Gowing Seconded by Edna McLellan
“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberrry approve the Fire Prevention Policy.”
Disposition Carried
3. Open Air Burning in rural areas:
Motion: 190-2010 Moved by Edna McLellan Seconded by Lynn Hoy
“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberrry defer the open air burning by-law until the next meeting.”
Disposition Carried
7) Zoning By-law Amendment: 7:45 pm
Carol Leeming – Huron County Planner
Motion: 191-2010 Moved by Paul Gowing Seconded by Edna McLellan
“That the Council adjourn the regular session of Council and enter into a Public
meeting for a Zoning
Amendment, under the Planning Act.”
Disposition Carried.
Jim Nelemans arrived at the meeting at 8:05 pm.
7.4 Bluevale Farms:
Subject Lands: North Part of Lots 56-59 Concession 1 and Lot 60 Concession 1, Turnberry Ward
1. Call to order - by Mayor Dorothy Kelly
2. Purpose of the Public Meeting – Carol Leeming
The purpose of the application is to change the zoning on Lot 60, Con. 1; North
Part of Lots 56, 57, 58, 59,
Con. 1,Turnberry Ward, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry from General Agriculture
(AG1) to Natural
Environment-Special Provisions (NE4-2); and from General Agriculture (AG1) to
General Agriculture-
Special Provisions (AG1-16). The zone changes apply to only a portion of the
subject lots.
The rezoning is required as a condition of consent application (File B18/10)
which is creating three vacant 40.47
hectare (100 acre) lots. The proposed zoning by-law amendments would permit one
residence and accessory
structures on each lot.
The AG1-16 zone permits a residence not accessory to agriculture; all other AG1
uses are permitted. The NE4-2
zone permits a residence and a livestock barn (a maximum of 4 nutrient units are
permitted).
Recent Official Plan Amendment No. 2 added consent policies to the Natural
Environment Section of the
Plan to allow for new lot creation on lands designated Natural
Environment provided the severed and retained parcels are a minimum of 38
hectares and are eligible for a
rezoning to permit a residence subject to Section 4.3.6.
3. County Planning Department –
The Huron County Planner - Carol Leeming presented the planning
report
recommending approval. She explained that the MDS has to be met which will
address the Huron
Pole and
Breckenridge concerns. Carol Leeming recommends that the zoning on Lot 60 not
be changed,
to address
concerns.
4. Comments Received –
Nancy Michie received two comments from
Huron Pole and Timber and
Rae
Breckenridge.
5. Applicants comments –
A letter was received by JA Wood, representing
the owner, that they are
in agreement
with the by-law.
6. Public comments – There was no comment from the public.
7. Council comments and questions –
Paul Gowing questioned once the
residence is built will it
affect the
agriculture through MDS. He was advised that the property is now AG1 and the
proposal will
not change the effect.
8. Explanation of the Process following the Public Meeting by Mayor Kelly
If
the By-law is passed, the Clerk is required to send Notice of Passing of the
By-law , to all persons
and agencies
notified of this Public Meeting. There is a 20 day objection period from the
time
Notice of
Passing of the by-law has been mailed by first class mail, wherein
submissions/letters of
objections or
support in respect to the passing of the by-law, will be received by the Clerk.
9. Adjournment:
Motion: 194-2010 Moved by Paul Gowing Seconded by Edna McLellan
“That the meeting be adjourned and re-enter regular session of council.”
Disposition Carried
7.5 By-law:
1. No further Notice is required:
Motion: 195-2010 Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Bill Thompson
“ That the amendment to the By-law
No. 35-2010 be approved and that pursuant to Section 34 (17)
of the Planning Act, that no further notice is required.”
Disposition Carried
2. By-law:
Motion: 196-2010 Moved by Bill Thompson Seconded by Edna McLellan
“That By-law No.35-2010 be passed as given
first, second, third and final readings, being a by-law to
amend the zoning on Lots 56,57,58,59 Concession 1 , Concession 1, Turnberry to
NE 4-2. ”
Disposition Carried
Lynn Hoy declared a pecuniary interest and left the table and council room for the next three items.
7.1 Dirk and Elizabeth Rylaarsdam
Rick Bannerman, Paul Harris, Dirk Rylaarsdam, Mike Thomas and Steve Fortier were
in
attendance.
Subject Lands: Part of Lot 7 and 8, Concession 1, Turnberry Ward
1. Call to order - by Mayor Dorothy Kelly
2. Purpose of the Public Meeting – Carol Leeming and Sandra Weber
3. County Planning Department –
Carol Leeming & Sandra Weber submitted the Planning report,
which recommends approval. Carol Leeming explained that the Huron County Public
Works and MVCA
concerns were addressed with the conditions of the consent. MHBC concerns are
also satisfied with the
consent conditions. BM Ross advised by email that the water and sewage
requirements of the proposal will
not impact the Willis property proposal.
4. Comments Received –Nancy Michie advised that no further comments have been received.
5. Applicants comments – No comments
6. Public comments – There were no public comments.
7. Council comments and questions – The council had no comments.
8. Explanation of the Process following the Public Meeting by Mayor Kelly
If the By-law is passed, the Clerk is required
to send Notice of Passing of the By-law , to all
persons and agencies notified of this Public Meeting. There is a 20 day
objection period from the time
Notice of Passing of the by-law has been mailed by first class mail,
wherein submissions/letters of
objections or support in respect to the passing of the by-law, will be received
by the Clerk.
9. Adjournment:
Motion: 192-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Edna McLellan
“That the meeting be adjourned and re-enter regular session of council.”
Disposition Carried
7.2 By-law:
1. By-law:
Motion: 193-2010 Moved by Paul Gowing Seconded by Jim Nelemans
“That By-law No.34-2010 be passed as given
first, second, third and final readings, being a by-law to
amend the zoning on Part of Lot 7 and 8 , Concession 1, Turnberry to AG 3-6
and AG 2-6. ”
Disposition Carried
Lynn Hoy returned to the council room and table.
Rick Bannerman, Paul Harris, Dirk Rylaarsdam and Steve Fortier left the meeting.
7.3 Zoning Amendment- Ethel Willis Estate/ Avon Maitland District School Board
Third and final reading of the By-law was deferred until the next meeting.
8) Accounts
Motion: 197-2010 Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Paul Gowing
"That the 2010 Accounts dated April 20, 2010
be approved for payment in the amount of
$ 88,337.31.”
Disposition Carried
9) Road Report: Mike Thomas 9:05 pm
1. Clyde Line Culvert Extension:
Motion: 198-2010 Moved by Bill Thompson Seconded by Paul Gowing
"That the tender submitted by Van Driel
Excavating Inc be accepted for the Clyde Line Culvert Extension,
at the tender price of $82,113.43.”
Disposition Carried
2. Road Report: Mike Thomas presented a road report to the Council.
3. Other Business
Ramsay Line:
Motion: 199-2010 Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Paul Gowing
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry authorize that Ramsay Line shall be
closed to accommodate
the County of Huron Ramsay Bridge construction, in 2010.”
Disposition Carried
Motion: 200-2010 Moved by Paul Gowing Seconded by Bill Thompson
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry advise the County of Huron that the
Municipality wishes to
pave between Hwy 86 and Ramsay Bridge at approximately $4,500.00, during the
2010 bridge construction.”
Disposition Carried
Mike Thomas left the meeting at 9:15 pm.
10) Mandatory Septic Program: 9:15 pm
Susanna Reid – Huron County Planner, Bob Worsell - Huron County Health Unit
Bert Dykstra – Warden were in attendance to present the Mandatory Septic Program:
A power point presentation was presented and reviewed. Points of the presentation were:
· The purpose is education and tips on how to extend the life of the system
· The program recommends that tanks be pumped every five years
· North Huron and ACW has approved the program in principle.
· The inspection would be a visual inspection, only.
· Paul Gowing asked about a Provincial Program for funding any required improvements to the septic systems.
· Bert Dykstra said a presentation was made at ROMA requesting a program.
· A lot of rural systems are getting old
· Paul Gowing stated he is not in favour if no funding is available
· Jim Nelemans asked what is the inspection
· The Mennonite properties would be included in the program.
· Jim Nelemans concern is that the fees will increase
Mayor Kelly advised that the council will
discuss the program and report back to the
County of the decision.
Susanna Reid, Bob Worsell and Bert Dykstra left the meeting at 9:20 pm
11) By-laws:
1. By-law to approve the 2010 budget and adopt tax rates for 2010:
Motion: 201-2010 Moved by Edna McLellan Seconded by Lynn Hoy
" That By-Law No. 31-2010 be adopted as given
first, second, third and final readings being a by-law to
approve the 2010 budget and adopt the 2010 tax rates for the Municipality
of Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Carried
2. Report and By-law for Vote by Mail for the 2010 Municipal Election:
Report of the process submitted.
Motion: 202-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Edna McLellan
" That By-Law No. 32-2010 be adopted as given
first, second, third and final readings being a by-law
to approve the Vote by Mail process for the 2010 Municipal Election and the
agreement with Data Fix,
for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Carried
3. By-law to amend the tipping fee schedule:
Motion: 203-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Paul Gowing
" That By-Law No. 33-2010 be adopted as given
first, second, third and final readings being a by-law
to amend the tipping fee schedule for the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry
effective May 15,2010.”
Disposition Carried
The exemption of the entry fee will be added to the tipping fee list.
4. By-law to Adopt the Amended Cross Border
Water Agreement with the Township of
North Huron, to include the sharing of capital costs:
Motion: 204-2010 Moved by Paul Gowing Seconded by Edna McLellan
" That By-Law No. 36-2010 be adopted as given
first, second, third and final readings
being a by-law toadopt the amended Cross Border Water Agreement with the
Township
of North Huron for the Hamlet of Belgrave .”
Disposition Carried
12) Business
12.1 Petition for the Ruth-Loutitt Municipal Drain
Motion: 205-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Lynn Hoy
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry accept the Drainage Petition
submitted by Albadon
Farms Limited for an extension to Branches 3 and 4 for the Ruth -Loutitt
Municipal Drain and that
pursuant to Section 8.4 of the Drainage Act, that the extension be incorporated
with the petition for
the Ruth –Loutitt Drain received by the Municipality of South Bruce .”
Disposition Carried
12.2 Large Item Pickup and Spring Yard Waste Collection:
Motion: 206-2010 Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Edna McLellan
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry set
up a large item pickup for the year 2010 on
Friday, May 14, 2010 and set up a
Spring Yard Waste Collection on April 29, 2010 and
May 6, 2010 in Urban Areas.”
Disposition Carried
12.3 Landfill Flyer
Motion: 207-2010 Moved by Edna McLellan Seconded by Jim Nelemans
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry approve the Landfill Flyer to be mailed to the property owners.”
Disposition Carried
12.4 Belgrave Water System Budget
Motion: 208-2010 Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Bill Thompson
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
approve the Belgrave Water System Water Operation
Budget for 2010.”
Disposition Carried
12.5 Replacement Trees at the Belgrave Pump House and
Improve Flower Beds at the Belgrave Kinsmen Heritage Park
1. Trees at the Pump House
Motion: 209-2010 Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Edna McLellan
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry accept the quote from Huron Landscaping Ltd
in the amount of $ 1,497.58 for Replacement Trees at the Belgrave Pump House.”
Disposition Defeated
Motion: 210-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Paul Gowing
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry purchase the trees and have the Road
Employees
plant the trees at the Belgrave Pump House.”
Disposition Carried
2. Improve Flower Beds at the Belgrave Kinsmen Heritage Park.
Huron Landscaping is drawing up a plan for
improvement at the Park and then the council will
review the plan for improvement to the park.
12.6 Park and Cemetery Maintenance in 2010
The council agreed that a person is required to
maintain the Belgrave Park. A proposal will be
drawn and submitted to the council, at the next meeting.
12.7 Cemetery Meeting
The Meeting with North Huron will be Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7 pm to discuss the Cemetery issues.
12.8 Sidewalk at the Bluevale Hall
Motion: 211-09 Moved by Bill Thompson Seconded by Lynn Hoy
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
have Mike Thomas look at the sidewalk and
come up with some ideas for improvement.”
Disposition Carried
12.9 World Malaria Day
Resolution is to be filed.
12.10 Trillium Gift of Life
Resolution is to be filed.
12.11 Noise Complaint
A Letter was received from Kirk Vanstone regarding the noise from the Wingham Airport.
The Municipality will send a letter to Kirk Vanstone and advise that this
matter is beyond the
Council’s control.
12.12 Petition – 30 McCrae Street ATV and Bikes.
Motion: 212-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Bill Thompson
“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry receive the petition concerning ATV’s
and Bikes at 30
McCrea Street in Belgrave and take the following action: No Trespassing Signs
be erected
and notify the OPP of the concern.”
Disposition Carried
12.13 Market Check and Pay Equity Review:
A quote from Ward and Uptigrove was submitted. the council asked for another quote from another firm.
13) Council Reports:
1. Paul Gowing reported that the
recommendation from the Avon Maitland School Board
Staff recommendation is to add onto
the Brussels Public School and it will be a Kindergarten to
Grade 6 School and the Grade 7 & 8
will be sent to FE Madill Secondary School.
14) Items for Information
1. Thank you – Mike Thomas
2. Stewardship Ontario - Stewardship Ontario and Waste Diversion
3. AMO – March 2010 Report
4. Notice of Public Meeting – Central Huron
5. In the Trenches Newsletter
6. New Position - Jamie Zimmerman
7. WeirFoulds – Client Seminar Thursday, June 3, 2010
8. Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration – Senior of the Year Award
9. Bosman Drain Improvement for Spt Lot 14 Concession 2, Morris
10. Howick Lions
15) Minutes:
The following minutes were available for review:
1. Brussels Medical – Dental Centre - March & November 2009
16) Other Business:
1. Invitation to Goderich – dedication of the Town Hall - May 1,2010.
2. News Release – Funding for the Blyth Emergency Training Centre
3. Seminar April 22, 2010 7 pm Holmesville Community Centre - Wind
Energy.
4. Rinc Dedication at the Belgrave Kinsmen Dinner and Dance – May 22nd.
Dorothy Kelly will attend.
The Bluevale Hall and the Helena Street project will be announced and the
quote will be included in a pamphlet.
Paul Gowing declared a pecuniary interest and left the table for the next item.
5. Tile Drainage Loan
Motion: 213-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Lynn Hoy
“That the tile drainage loan submitted by Paul and Jacquie Gowing Npt Lot 24
Concession 3,
Morris be approved subject to the availability of funds from the Province of
Ontario.”
Disposition Carried
6. There was no other business to present.
17) Additions to the agenda for the next meeting:
1. There was no other business to add to the agenda for the next or any following
Meeting.
Pat Bolen and Keith Roulston left the meeting at 10:25
18) Closed Session:
1. Huron Bruce Transit
2. Belgrave Water Arbitration
3. Employee Issue
18.1 Enter into Closed Session: 10:25 pm
Motion: 214-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Paul Gowing
“That the Council adjourn the Public Session of Council and enter into a Closed
to the Public Session
for a matter pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2) (b) Identifiable
Individual and Section
2 (e) Potential Litigation .”
Disposition Carried.
18.2 Adjourn the Closed Session: 11:00 pm
Motion: 215-2010 Moved by Paul Gowing Seconded by Lynn Hoy
“That the Council adjourn the Closed to the public session and re-enter regular open session of council.”
Disposition Carried.
18.3 Report to the Public from Closed Session.
Motion: 216-2010 Moved by Jim Nelemans Seconded by Lynn Hoy
“That the Council accept with regrets the resignation of Mike Thomas from his
position as
‘Director of Public Works’ and wish him well in the future.”
Disposition Carried.
19) By-law 37 - 2010 Confirming by-law
Motion: 217-2010 Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Bill Thompson
"That By-law No. 37 -2010 be passed as given
first, second, third and final readings, being a by-law to
Confirm the actions of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry for the meeting ."
Disposition Carried
20) Adjournment:
Motion: 218-2010 Moved by Edna McLellan Seconded by Lynn Hoy
"That the meeting be adjourned at 11:10pm. and this is deemed to be 2 – 4 hour meeting "
Disposition Carried
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Mayor, Dorothy Kelly
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Clerk, Nancy Michie