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MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

41342 Morris Road

Tuesday  July 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.

 

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
                                    Gary Pipe                    Director of Public Works      
                                    Steve Fortier               Chief Building Official

                                    Others in Attendance:

  Keith Roulston           The Citizen Newspaper
  Pat Bolen                    The Wingham Advance

                                   

2)      Declaration of Pecuniary Interest:

Lynn Hoy declared a Pecuniary Interest for Item 11.3 By-law to Adopt the Tervit Municipal Drain; 
Item 11.4 By-law to Authorize the Acquisition of Land;              Item 11.5  By-law to Approve
the Development Agreement for the Pioneer Proposal;  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            
nature.

 

Adoption of Agenda:

Motion:  376-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Edna McLellan

“That the agenda for the meeting of July 20, 2010 be adopted as amended.”

Disposition                        Carried

 

4)           Minutes:                                                                                               

 

Motion:  377-2010      Moved by Bill Thompson        Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“That the minutes of the July 6, 9, 2010 Council Meetings be adopted as amended and that the
Clerk amend July 6, 2010 Minutes Item 8.3 and Item 11.”

Disposition                        Carried

 

5)            Business from the Minutes

There was no business from the minutes to be discussed.

 

 

6)         Accounts                                                                                              

Motion:  378-2010                  Moved by Lynn Hoy               Seconded by Paul Gowing

 "That the 2010 Accounts dated July 20, 2010 be approved for payment in the amount of             
$ 155,092.88 and the Huron Bruce Transit accounts, in the amount of  $ 507.12.”

            Disposition      Carried

 

11)       By-laws:

11.  1.  By-law to amend the Pay Range Grid                                  

 

Motion:  379-2010      Moved by Lynn Hoy               Seconded by Edna McLellan

" That By-Law No. 65-2010 be adopted as given first, second, third and final readings  
being a by-law to amend the 2010 Pay Grid  for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.” 

  Disposition      Carried

 

 

7)         Financial Report:                                                                  7:40 pm                                  
            Bill Vodden - Vodden, Seebach and Bender Accountants

           

Bill Vodden joined the meeting and reviewed the 2009 Financial Statement with council.

 

Motion:  380-2010      Moved by Paul Gowing                       Seconded by Bill Thompson

“That the 2009 Financial Report for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry be approved as presented.”

            Disposition      Carried.

 

            Bill Vodden left the meeting at 8:15 pm

 

      Gary Pipe arrived at the meeting at 8:20 pm. 

     

8)         Solar Information:    

            The Council discussed the Solar Power proposal submitted by KW Power Logic.      

                       

       

                                               

            8.1     Presentation by Bill King- KW Power Logic                  8:20pm           

           

The contract was reviewed and council questioned Mr. King on aspects of the contract.

Steve Fortier arrived at the meeting at 8:25 pm.

 

Motion:  381-2010      Moved by Paul Gowing                       Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry hereby direct Bill King of KW Power Logic to          
redraft the Lease Agreement, to include- a fence around the structure and proof of liability insurance.”

                                    Disposition      Carried

 

 

                                    Bill King left the meeting at 8:50 pm. 

 

8.2    Letter from T. Mark Boyd concerning Solar panels on Buildings was presented.          

         The buildings must be engineered. 

                        9)         Building Report                                                                      8:45 pm                                                          
                                   
Report by Steve Fortier- Chief Building Official                                            

                                    The confidential report was also presented.

 

            Motion:  382-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Edna McLellan

                                    “That the Building Report for July 20, 2010, be accepted as presented.”

                                     Disposition     Carried

 

                                    Steve Fortier left the meeting at 8:55 pm. 

 

 

10)       Public Works Report:              Gary Pipe Director of Public Works             9:00  pm

 

                                    10.1     Hot Mix Paving Contract for the Hamlet of Belgrave                    

Motion:  383-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Bill Thompson

“That the Hot Mix Paving Contract for the Hamlet of Belgrave be accepted as submitted by
Lavis Contracting Co Ltd at the contract price of $202,128.00.”

                                    Disposition      Carried

 

                                    10.2      Road Report:  Gary Pipe presented the Road Report.                                                                                   

 

       10.3     Foreman Position:

Motion:  384-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Lynn Hoy

      “That Stuart Moffat be hired as Public Works Foreman effective July 26, 2010.”

                                     Disposition     Carried

 

 

      10.4     Other Business

      1.  Salem Road Construction

Motion:  385-2010      Moved by Lynn Hoy               Seconded by Bill Thompson   

                        “That Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry give approval to proceed to crush                            
                        ‘B’ Gravel for the Salem Road reconstruction project.”  

                        Disposition      Carried

 

            The preconstruction meeting will be held July 24th  @ 9 am  at 41422 Salem Road.

           

2.  Gary Pipe inspected the Terry Cater drainage issue on Clyde Line. The engineer
will be holding a meeting with the landowners involved. 

 

            Gary Pipe left the meeting at 9:05 pm.

                                   

                        11)       By-laws:

 

                                    11.  2.  By-law to Adopt the Glauser Municipal Drain Report 2010   

 

            Motion:  386-2010      Moved by Paul Gowing           Seconded by Edna McLellan

" That By-Law No. 47-2010 be adopted as given third and final readings being a by-law to
adopt the Glauser Municipal Drain Report 2010.”

  Disposition      Carried

 

                                    Lynn Hoy declared a pecuniary interest and left the table. 

 

 

                       

                                    11.  3.  By-law to Adopt the Tervit  Municipal Drain Report 2010   

 

            Motion:  387-2010      Moved by Bill Thompson        Seconded by Paul Gowing

" That By-Law No. 48-2010 be adopted as given third and final readings being a by-law to
adopt the Tervit Municipal Drain Report 2010.”

  Disposition      Carried

 

 

 

11. 4.  By-law to authorize the Acquisition of Land                         

 

Motion:  388-2010      Moved by Edna McLellan       Seconded by Bill Thompson

" That By-Law No. 64-2010 be adopted as given first, second, third and final readings being a
by-law to authorize the acquisition of land, to provide for land for a public highway,   
for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.” 

  Disposition      Carried

 

11.5   By-law to approve the Development Agreement for the Pioneer Proposal              

 

Motion:  389-2010      Moved by Paul Gowing           Seconded by Jim Nelemans

" That By-Law No.   -2010 be adopted as given first, second, third and final readings being a
by-law to authorize the approval of  the Development Agreement for Pioneer Hi-Bred Production LP ,   
for Part of Lots 7,8 Concession 1, Turnberry,  being designated as Part 2, Plan 22R-5742.” 

  Disposition      Carried

 

Lynn Hoy returned to the table. 

 

12)       Business:

 

      12.1     Resolutions                                                                                                                                              

Motion:  390-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Paul Gowing

      “That the following resolutions be filed:

      1.  Town of Midland  - Residential Tenancies Act

      2.  People’s Postal Declaration .”

                                                Disposition      Carried

           

                       

                                    12.2      Drinking Water Source Protection-

1.    Assessment Report - The council received and filed  the report. 

 

 

                                    12.3     SVCA  - 60th Anniversary   July 23rd                         

                                    Jim Nelemans will attend the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 60th Anniversary.                                                                                                                   

                                                                                               

                                    12.4     Wingham Area Fire Board                                                                 

                                    The Council reviewed the reconciliation of the Wingham Area Fire Board accounts.                                                             

                                    12.5     Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs                 

Approval for Gary Pipe appointment as Drainage Superintendent, effective July 19, 2010, was received.

                                   

 

                                    12.6     Entry Fee at the Landfill Site                                                 

The council discussed this matter and has requested a report of the cement disposal costs
and entry fee for the August 24th meeting.   The council will also give consideration to the
RFP for curbside pickup, as the current contract expires in 2010.

                                     

                                    12.7     Don and Mary Vair Request                                                 

The Council reviewed a report from Bob Trick with reference to the number of dogs
on a property in an Urban area.  

A by-law will be brought to the next meeting with the additional fee for 
3 dogs in an urban area. 

 

           

                             13) Council Reports:

                                    There were no Council Reports. 

       

                       

14)   Items for Information                                                                                  

1.  Support Animal Freedom Day – July 24, 2010

2.  OMERS SC Plan Changes

3.  Blyth Public School – Thank you

4.  Carol Mitchell, MPP – Ontario’s Pharmacists

5.  OMEX – Managing your cost of risk

6.  2010 Ontario West Municipal Conference – December 8th & 9th, 2010

7.  REACH - Dine & Vine Food & Wine Pairing – July 24, 2010

8.  County Auction Sale of Used Equipment and Materials – September 25th, 2010

9.  County of Huron Appreciation and Recognition Day for Emergency Workers –    
     September 5, 2010

10. Olympia Fabric Structures

11. Request for Municipal Drainage Repairs

12. Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure  

13. RCN – Fabric Covered Builders

 

 

15)    Minutes:

  The following minutes were available for review:                              

  1.  Wingham and Area Health Professionals Recruitment Committee

 

 

 

16)      Other Business:

1.       Borrowing By-law No. 68-2010                                           

Motion:  391-2010     Moved by Lynn Hoy              Seconded by Jim Nelemans

“That By-law No. 68-2010 be passed as given first, second, third and final readings, 
being a by-law to increase the bank borrowing by $200,000.00, to a maximum of
$1,000,000.00  and approve the July 19,2010 credit agreement with the Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce.”

Disposition      Carried

 

 

2.   Donations for Gift Bags:                                               

Motion:  392-2010     Moved by Edna McLellan      Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“ That 200 post it notes be given to the Relay for Life and 300 to the FSAO conference.”     

Disposition      Carried

 

 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 and Pat Bolen left the meeting at 9:45 pm.

 

 

 

18) Closed Session:                                                          

        1.       Confidential Matter from Avon Maitland School Board

 

                                    18.1  Enter into Closed Session:                                 9:45 pm

 

Motion:  393-2010      Moved by Paul Gowing           Seconded by Bill Thompson

“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 239 ( 2) ( c)   proposed acquisition of land of a local board.”

Disposition      Carried

 

Lynn Hoy declared a pecuniary interest in the closed session and left the table and council room. 

 

18.2 Adjourn the Closed Session:                              10:05 pm

 

Motion:  394-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Paul Gowing

“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 and local board.

 

                                     Lynn Hoy returned to the table. 

 

 

 

                        19)       By-law  62 - 2010    Confirming by-law                                                                 

Motion:  395-2010     Moved by Edna McLellan     Seconded by Jim Nelemans

"That By-law No. 62 -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:  396-2010     Moved by Lynn Hoy               Seconded by Paul Gowing

            "That the meeting be adjourned at 10:06         pm. and this is deemed to be                                                 
            2-4 hour meeting."

     Disposition      Carried

 

 

 

_______________________________

                                                      Mayor, Dorothy Kelly

 

 

                                                      _______________________________

                                                      Clerk, Nancy Michie