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MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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
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
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Mayor, Dorothy Kelly
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Clerk, Nancy Michie