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MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY

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41342 Morris Road

Tuesday  February 2, 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.

 

Council in Attendance:

Dorothy Kelly,            Mayor
Jim Nelemans,             Deputy Mayor
Mark Beaven,              Councillor
Paul Gowing,              Councillor
Lynn Hoy,                   Councillor
Edna McLellan,          Councillor
Bill Thompson,            Councillor

Staff in Attendance:

                                    Nancy Michie,             Administrator Clerk-Treasurer
                                    Steve Fortier               Chief Building Official
                                    Mike Thomas              Director of Public Works

                                   Others in Attendance:

  Keith Roulston,          Citizen Newspaper

2)    Declaration of Pecuniary Interest:

             No member declared a pecuniary interest.

 

 

3)    Agenda:                                                                                                        

The Clerk added a listing to the agenda for consideration, as the items were of an urgent nature.

 

Adoption of Agenda:

Motion:  39-2010        Moved by Edna McLellan       Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“That the agenda for the meeting of  February 2, 2010  be adopted as amended.”

Disposition                        Carried

 

       

4)         Minutes:                                                                                        

 

Motion:  40-2010        Moved by Bill Thompson        Seconded by Mark Beaven

“That the minutes of the January 14 and 19, 2010  Council Meetings be adopted as circulated.”

Disposition                        Carried

 

Keith Roulston joined the meeting. 

                       

5)         Business from the Minutes

     There was no business from the minutes to be discussed.

 

      Dorothy Kelly declared a pecuniary interest on the account for her,  in the 2010 accounts. 

      Dorothy Kelly vacated her chair and Jim Nelemans chaired the Dorothy Kelly account.

 

Motion:  41-2010        Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Paul Gowing

“That the Property Tax Refund for Dorothy Kelly in the amount of $141.40,  be approved.”

                        Disposition      Carried

 

    Dorothy Kelly resumed her chair. 

 

6)          Accounts                                                                                        

Motion:  42-2010           Moved by Mark Beaven       Seconded by Lynn Hoy

   " That the 2009 Payables in the amount of $ 47,559.06   and the 2010 Accounts, in the amount of
    $110,821.60, less the Dorothy Kelly account in the amount of $141.40,  dated  February 2, 2010 be
    approved for payment .”

                         Disposition     Carried

 

Wayne and Debbie Colclough joined the meeting at 7:40 pm. 

Sandra Weber and Steve Fortier joined the meeting at 7:45 pm.

 

 

7)    Zoning By-law Amendment:                                                             7:45 pm

Sandra Weber – Huron County Planner

 

Motion:  43-2010        Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“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

 

                        Mike Thomas joined the meeting. 

                                                 

                                 7.1  Deborah Colclough                                                                       

 

                                    Subject Lands:  Part of  Lot 31, Concession 1,  Turnberry  Ward

 

            1.  Call to order -        7:45 pm           by Mayor Dorothy Kelly

            2.  Purpose of the Public Meeting –   Mayor Kelly

           

      PURPOSE AND EFFECT

The purpose of the application is to change the zoning on Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, Turnberry Ward,
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry from Agricultural Small Holding (AG4) to Restricted Agriculture-Special Zone (AG2-5).
The subject property to be rezoned AG2-5 has an existing residence, shed, grain elevator and storage bins
and is approximately 3 hectares (7.5 acres).  The AG2-5 zone allows agriculture to be the main use on the
property which allows the existing grain elevator and permits additional grain storage bins to be constructed
no closer to the rear lot line than the existing storage bins.  The special zoning deems the existing lot area,
frontage and buildings to comply with the provisions of the AG2 Zone of the Turnberry Zoning By-law and
limits the number of livestock (nutrient units) to a maximum of 4 for own purposes.

 

 

            3.         County Planning Department –  Sandra Weber presented a County Planning                                              
                                Report recommending approval.

 

            4.         Comments Received – Nancy Michie received no comments.

 

5.         Applicants comments –  no comments from the owner.

 

            6.         Public comments – no comments from the floor.

 

            7.         Council comments and questions – Jim Nelemans questioned if the distance                                               
                                    from Bluevale was okay?  Sandra Weber said yes it is okay.   Paul Gowing                                      
                                    wondered if the property was sold could the new owner put up a       commercial                                         
                                    dryer?  Sandra Weber said that it would require approval from MOE for noise                                              
                                    control.  Mark Beaven said there was a study for noise in Huron East. 

 

            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:                         7:50 pm

              Motion:  44-2010        Moved by Bill Thompson        Seconded by Paul Gowing

            “That the meeting be adjourned and re-enter regular session of council.”

                                                Disposition      Carried

 

 

7.2        By-law:           

 

1.           By-law:

Motion:  45-2010        Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Mark Beaven

“That By-law No.7-2010  be passed as given first, second, third and final readings, 
being a by-law to amend the zoning on Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, Turnberry  to AG 2-5. ”

Disposition        Carried

 

Sandra Weber, Wayne and Debbie Colclough left the meeting. 

                                   

 

8)    Building Report                      Steve Fortier                                       7:50 pm

 

1.                  Building Report:  Steve Fortier presented a Building Report to the council. 

Motion:  46-2010        Moved by Paul Gowing           Seconded by Edna McLellan

                        “That the council  receive the building permit report, as presented February 2,2010.” 

                        Disposition      Carried

                                                                                   

           

2.                   Other Business:  Steve Fortier is taking a course “Change of Use and Renovation”  this week.

 

        Steve Fortier left the meeting at 7:55 pm. 

 

                       

 

9)      Road Report                         Mike Thomas                                                 7:55 pm                  

1.      Director of Public Works Report:   Mike Thomas had no report to present.                            

2.      Turnberry Landfill Site:                                                                           

Motion from January 19,2010   - must be rescinded as 3 wells are required, in lieu of 2 wells.

 

MOE Letter – Turnberry Landfill    -   January 19,2010 motion

Motion No. 32-2010   Moved by Lynn Hoy               Seconded by Bill Thompson

                        “That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry proceed with the recommendation of the                                   
                        MOE to install 2 wells at the Turnberry Landfill Site.”

                        Disposition      Carried

 

 

Motion:  47-2010        Moved by Mark Beaven                      Seconded by Paul Gowing

“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry  rescind Motion No 32-2010  and proceed with the
recommendation of the Ministry of the Environment and B M Ross Consulting Engineers, 
as stated in the October 31,2009 report, to install 3 wells instead of two at the Turnberry Landfill Site.”

  Disposition      Carried 

 

 

3.      Entrance Permit:                                                                               

Council reviewed the request to give consideration to a by-law  for 41 Clyde Street, Bluevale to
allow a reduced speed , which would allow a entrance off Jacob Street.

 

A by-law will be written to amend entrance Policy and to waive policy due to historical entry
and the Council will look at it at a later date. 

 

4.      Other business:  Woolcock Pit

 

Don Woolcock and his wife joined the meeting at 8:20 pm

 

10)  Deputation                                                                              8:20  pm         

Don Woolcock met with Council, regarding selling gravel and a contract for  the Woolcock Pit.

Don Woolcock is firm at $1.00 per tonne.

The Council will enter into a Two Year Agreement with him to buy gravel at $1.00 per tonne;  
a minimum of 30,000 tonnes to a maximum of 60,000 tonnes and allow Don to sell 40,000 tonnes.  
There will be cost sharing for rehabilation. 

Payment will be made June 1st and December 1st

The contract will be drawn and faxed to the Woolcocks to review.

 

 

11)       Council Reports :

        1.  Paul Gowing attended the ARC meeting in Wallace.  He said that it was well attended.         
        There were a number of options presented.  There was a recurring theme that will affect      
        the Morris-Turnberry students.  They may change the boundary and this should be of           
        interest to the Morris-Turnberry Council.  Paul asked what Morris-Turnberry can do?                       
        North Perth is the only area that is growing.  The final presentation of the ARC, is in      

March.  Alvin McLellan will get back to Paul Gowing advising what steps Morris-Turnberry can take. 

 

 

 

12)        Business

                                     

      12.1     Transfer of former CP Rail lands- Lot 9 Concession 9 Turnberry                         
                1.  Surplus property 

Motion:  48-2010        Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Paul Gowing

“That the parcel which is part of Lot 9 Concession 9, Turnberry, as in R280936 except Part 1, 22R3454,
be declared as surplus to the needs of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry;    and

That advertisement of the proposed by-law and  sale of the property be waived;   and

That the By-law be given consideration at the February 16,2010 council meeting.”

                                                Disposition      Carried

 

 

      12.2     Drinking Water Source Protection                                       

 

Council received an invitation for Council to attend the Source Water Protection Meeting – February 9,2010,  for the presentation of Assessment Reports, to Council Members.

The listing of Open Houses was also attached.

 

 

      12.3     Grant Requests:                                                                     

                 

            Motion:  49-2010        Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Lynn Hoy

                                    “That the following grants be approved for 2010:

1.  Brussels Agricultural Society  $500.00   

                  2.  Belgrave, Blyth School Fair  $500.00 

                  3.  Huron Plowmen’s  $125.00           

                                                Disposition      Carried

 

     

      12.4     Water Issues:                                                                                     

      1.   OMWA Membership:

  

            Motion:  50-2010        Moved by Edna McLellan      Seconded by Mark Beaven

“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry pay the 2010 Membership to OMWA @ $375.00 plus GST.”

      Disposition      Carried

 

      

2.       Response from Veolia:                                                                      

       A response from Veolia was reviewed by the Council concerning the MOE audit inspection report. 
        The Council will discuss this matter with Veolia on February 16,2010.

 

 

         3.   DWQMS Meeting:                                                                    

The council received a copy of the DWQMS report for the Belgrave Water System  
and the minutes of the January 25,2010 committee meeting.   The report will be reviewed on February 16,2010.

 

 

        

 

 

    4.   Belgrave Water Financing                                                       

 

Motion:  51-2010        Moved by Bill Thompson        Seconded by Jim Nelemans

“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry  requested that the solicitor be advised that
Morris-Turnberry wish to bill the property owners in Belgrave for the capital costs for the water system 
and demands that the arbitration be held and a resolution to the costing be made prior to March 31, 2010.”         

                        Disposition      Carried

 

 

      12.5     Fire Issues: The following was reviewed by the Council.                                                            

            1.    Wingham Fire Hall:

Proceeds of $91,825.00 have been received for the Morris-Turnberry share of the Fire Hall.

 

                                          2.    Letter from Howick Township – Re: WSIB Departure Fee                

 

3.      Fire Coverage confirmation                                                    

  A Memo from the Township of North Huron.  January 20,2010 was reviewed.

 

The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Neil Vincent, Reeve and Gary Long, CAO,
Township of North Huron and ask for confirmation  that North Huron will provide fire
service to Morris-Turnberry , until all of the matters with the Blyth Fire Area Board have been resolved. 

 

4.        Draft agreement for Mutual Aid:                                          

The draft has been approved by Huron East and has been circulated to North Huron and Howick.  

 

                                          5.   Blyth Area Fire Board:                                                                        

 

Motion:  52-2010        Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry approve the letter to be forwarded to the Township of North Huron,
concerning reinstatement of the Blyth Area Fire Board.”

                                      Disposition    Carried

 

Motion:  53-2010        Moved by Paul Gowing           Seconded by Mark Beaven

“That the appraisal listing for the Blyth Fire Board Assets must confirm that the Breathing Apparatus
are included in the listing,  prior to the consideration of the asset sharing by  the council.”                     

                        Disposition      Carried

 

Motion:  54-2010        Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry forward $5,000.00 to the Township of North Huron, as the
Morris-Turnberry share of the pay for the Firemen.”

                        Disposition      Carried

 

 

      12.6     Wingham Golf and Curling Club                                            

A letter will be sent to the Wingham Golf and Curling Club congratulating them on their financing
and positive financial outlook.   The council is unable to approve a donation due to the precedent setting.

 

     

      12.7     Maitland Valley Conservation Authority:                            

     

            Motion:  55-2010        Moved by Lynn Hoy   Seconded by Bill Thompson  

                                    “That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry approve the draft 2010 budget for the                                       
                                     Maitland Valley Conservation Authority at $41,002.00,  which has decreased $148.00 or                                        
                                        .36%   from 2009.”

                                      Disposition    Carried

 

     

      12.8     Municipal Drain Request:                                                       

       

Motion:  56-2010       Moved by Lynn Hoy Seconded by Bill Thompson

“That the Drainage Petition, submitted by Terpstra Farms Ltd,  Npt Lot 27,28  Concession 6,
Morris,   be accepted for an improvement to the McDonald Municipal Drain, to provide
for adequate drainage for the Npt of Lots 27,28 Concession 8, Morris Ward;   and
Dietrich Engineering Services be appointed to prepare a drainage report under Section 78 of the Drainage Act.”

                                      Disposition    Carried

 

           12.9     2009 Council Remuneration Report:                                                 

      The report was submitted to the Council,  as required under the Municipal Act. 

      The report was reviewed by the Council. 

 

      12.10  Clerk’s Report:                                                                     

      The Clerk presented her report for information.   

 

 

      12.11  History Book:                                                                                      

      1.         Minutes of the January 27,2010 meeting: 

                  The minutes were reviewed by the Council.   

Bill Thompson questioned why there will be two books.  Lynn Hoy asked about the veterans section. 
Extension of the time for completion of the book was discussed.

 

2.         Request for Proposals:

 

Motion:  57-2010        Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Paul Gowing

“That the Council request  the co-editors Jenny Versteeg and Jodi Jerome, for the History book, 
attend the next  meeting to answer concerns about the History Book; the Request for proposals
will also be discussed.”

                                     Disposition     Carried

 

                                    3.         Summer Students:                                                                 

Motion:  58-2010        Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Edna McLellan

“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry authorize the application for two students for the
History Book committee.”  

                                      Disposition    Carried

 

 

      12.12    R J Burnside Client Night - March 31,2010 

  Lynn Hoy, Paul Gowing, Edna McLellan, Jim Nelemans and Dorothy Kelly will attend the client night.

 

                                   

 12.13     Huron Bruce Transit Meeting:  Change of Date

A meeting will be held on  February 4, 2010, 7:30 pm  @ Howick Township Office.   

Bill Thompson and Dorothy Kelly will attend. 

 

 

13)       By-laws                                                                                

There were no By-laws to present.       

 

 

14)     Items for Information                                                                                

        1.  2009 Dog Tags

         2.  Township of North Huron – Consent- Residential lot adjacent to Diagonal Road

        3.   Hydro One

        4.  AMO-  January 14,2010  Watch File

        5.  Ontario Good Roads   Nominating Committee

        6.  AMCTO- Harassment Legislation

        7.  OGRA -  New Appointed Ministers

        8.  Emergency Planning Minutes -  Please note the purchase of a Cargo Trailer

  9.  Wingham Golf and Curling Club

10.  Voice of Municipal Water Supply

11.  Partners for Life

12.  Report of the costs to collect taxes from the Royal Bank

13.  Exam results for Kim Johnston

14.  Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

15.  AMO-  January 21,2010  Watch File

16.  SVCA   thank you.

 17.  AMO-  January 28,2010  Watch File

 

                                      

 

15)      Minutes:                                                                                                         

     The following minutes were available for review:                                          

                                    1.   Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival

                                    2.   Huron County Farm & Home Safety Minutes

 

                        16)       Other Business:

1.      Huron Tourism:                                     

                                   

Motion:  59-2010       Moved by Jim Nelemans        Seconded by Edna McLellan

“That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry wishes to be a member of the Huron Tourism in 2010
at the sponsor fee of $150.00.”

Disposition      Carried

 

                          2.      Council Remuneration:

                          The Council discussed payment for attendance at the January 7,2010 council meeting.

Motion:  60-2010       Moved by Mark Beaven         Seconded by Paul Gowing

“That the Council members who wish to receive a payment for attendance at the January 7,2010 Council meeting,  
can do so.”

Disposition      Defeated.

 

3.      There was no other business to present.

 

 

17)     Additions to the agenda for the next meeting:

1.      There was no business to add to the agenda for the next or any following

                                    meeting.

                                   

                                    Keith Roulston left the meeting at 10:05 pm. 

 

                         18)        Closed Session:   

1.   Council  Remuneration    -     Removed and dealt with in open session

2.   Payment for Identifiable Individuals

3.   Solicitor Information Report

4.   Sale of Land 

 

18.1  Enter into Closed Session:         10:05 pm

Motion:  61-2010        Moved by Paul Gowing           Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“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, 
Section   2(e) litigation,   (c)  a proposed disposition of land by the municipality.”

Disposition      Carried

 

18.2 Adjourn the Closed Session:      10:30 pm

Motion:  62-2010        Moved by Paul Gowing                       Seconded by Edna McLellan

“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.

Council discussed items that were concerning an  Identifiable Individual.

 

 

19)       By-law     8- 2010    Confirming by-law                                                                 

Motion:  63-2010        Moved by Jim Nelemans       Seconded by Bill Thompson

"That By-law No. 8 -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:  64-2010        Moved by Edna McLellan       Seconded by Paul Gowing

            "That the meeting be adjourned at 10:30  pm. and this is deemed to be                                                          
            2 to 4 hour meeting "

      Disposition     Carried

 

                                                      _______________________________

                                                      Mayor, Dorothy Kelly

 

 

                                                      _______________________________

                                                      Clerk, Nancy Michie