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MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY

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41342 Morris Road

Tuesday  March 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, except Paul Gowing, who was absent.

 

Council in Attendance:

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

 

Absent:

Paul Gowing,              Councillor

Staff in Attendance:

                                    Nancy Michie,             Administrator Clerk-Treasurer
                                    Steve Fortier               Chief Building Official

                                    Others in Attendance:

  Keith Roulston,          Citizen Newspaper
  Pat Bolen                    Wingham Advance Times

 

2)    Declaration of Pecuniary Interest:

            Lynn Hoy declared a Pecuniary Interest for 7.1 Ethel Willis Estate/Avon Maitland District School Board. 

 

 

3)    Agenda:                                                                                                        

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

 

Adoption of Agenda:

Motion:  97-2010        Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Edna Mclellan

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

Disposition                        Carried

 

       

4)         Minutes:                                                                                        

 

Motion:  98-2010        Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“That the minutes of the February 16, 2010 Council Meetings be adopted as circulated.”

Disposition                        Carried

 

                       

5)      Business from the Minutes

       There was no business from the minutes to be discussed.

 

 

6)    Accounts                                                                                             

Motion:  99-2010           Moved by Bill Thompson     Seconded by Edna McLellan

 " That the 2010 Accounts dated  March 2, 2010 be approved for payment in the  amount of     
$ 82,215.48 and 2009 payables, in the amount of $366.19.”

            Disposition       Carried

 

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

        The following were in attendance:

Sandra Weber – Huron County Planner

Janet Baird Jackson- Avon Maitland School Board,

 Carol Leeming- Huron County Planner, and

David Willis,  Karen Webster,  Donna Nicholson,  Steve Fortier,  Bob Trick and Jodi Jerome.

 

Motion:  100-2010      Moved by Edna McLellan       Seconded by Mark Beaven

“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

 

      Lynn Hoy declared a pecuniary interest and left the table. 

 

                                                 

                                 7.1  Ethel Willis Estate/ Avon Maitland District School Board:                     

 

                                    Subject Lands:  Part of  Lot 5,6, Concession 1,  Turnberry  Ward

 

            1.  Call to order -                                by Mayor Dorothy Kelly

The meeting was called to order and Mayor Kelly asked Sandra Weber to explain the application.

 

            2.  Purpose of the Public Meeting –   Sandra Weber

           

      PURPOSE AND EFFECT

The purpose of the application is to change the zoning on Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, Turnberry Ward,
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry from Developmental (D) to Institutional - Special Provisions (I1-4). The rezoning is
required to permit the construction of a new elementary school and accessory parking and playing field areas. 

 

The entire proposed school parcel is approximately 7.3 hectares (18.14 acres), and is located in both
the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and the Township of North Huron.  The 6.27 hectare (15.5 acre)
portion of the property located in the Township of North Huron will be used for the school building,
parking, and playing fields. The 1.06 hectare (2.64 acre) portion of the property located in Morris-Turnberry
which is subject to this application for zone change is proposed to be used as playing fields accessory to the school.  
 The school property will front onto John Street which is proposed to be extended.  The special zoning permits
the abutting school property lands to the North to be included in the calculations for lot area, frontage, and
setback requirements for purposes of the Turnberry Zoning By-law requirements.

 

There is a corresponding Consent application (File B6/10) for the creation of the lot, and a combined
application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in the Township of North Huron.

 

3.         County Planning Department –  Sandra Weber reviewed the County of Huron Planning Dept
report and recommended that the by-law be considered by the Council for first and second reading and
give third and  final reading following the approval of the County council on the North Huron Official Plan
amendment.   Sandra Weber advised that two letters were received in North Huron concerned about the traffic situation. 
A letter was received from the Huron Perth Catholic District School Road,  with no concerns.

 

Janet Baird Jackson explained that a traffic report had been prepared and submitted and that there
will be a turnaround at John Street and dedicated bus times.  There will be a bus queuing area.

 

4.         Comments Received – Nancy Michie advised that no further comments has been received.                                 

 

5.         Applicants comments –   No comments.

 

            6.         Public comments –  There were no public comments.

 

            7.         Council comments and questions –

Bill Thompson asked why there is no road to Amberley Road.  Sandra Weber noted that it is a cost factor.

Mark Beaven added that he has no problem with first and second reading and that there should be a
road to Amberley Road.   He is glad to hear of the traffic studies.

 

            8.         Explanation of the Process following the Public Meeting by Mayor Kelly

If the Council gives the By-law first and second reading,  then the by-law will have to come back to
Council for third and final reading.  

When 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:  101-2010     Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Bill Thompson

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

                                                Disposition      Carried

 

 

      7.2  By-law:           

 

1.           By-law:              20-2010

Motion:  102-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Bill Thompson

“That By-law No. 20-2010  be passed as given first and second readings,  being a by-law
amend the zoning on Part of Lot 5,6 Concession 1, Turnberry  to I1-4.”

Disposition        Carried

 

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

8)    Notice of Public Meeting                                                                   

Concerning a Proposed Amendment to the Township of North Huron Official Plan and Proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment

 

Motion:  103-2010      Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Edna McLellan

  “That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry encourage the Council of the Township of
North Huron to address all traffic and safety concerns prior to proceeding with  the Proposed Amendment
to the Township of North Huron Official Plan.”

  Disposition      Carried

 

 

9)    Consent Application for the Avon Maitland District School Board              

A recommendation from the Planning Department that the motion passed on February 16, 2010
should be rescinded and deferred until the North Huron Official Plan Amendment has been approved. 

 

Motion:  104-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Bill Thompson

  “That Motion: 79-2010, dated February 18, 2010,

 Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded  by Paul Gowing

  “That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry comments as follows on the   Consent application
of the Ethel Willis Estate to the Avon Maitland District School   Board:  The Council has no objection,
with the following conditions: 
That the North         Huron parcel be severed and consolidated with the Morris-Turnberry parcel.”

 

  be rescinded and the consent application B6/2010 be deferred.”

  Disposition      Carried

 

Mark Beaven asked the Planner if she could have the consent application filled out  in full,  prior to
the next meeting. 

 

10)  Site Plan By-law:                                                                               

Sandra Weber has recommended that this By-law be passed to enable the Municipality to request Site
Plan Control applications.

 

Motion:  105-2010      Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Bill Thompson

“That By-law No. 15-2010 be passed as given first, second and third and final readings,  being a  
by-law to Designate a Site Plan Control Area Pursuant to Section 41 of The Planning Act (R.S.O 1990).”

Disposition        Carried

 

 

Janet Baird Jackson, Sandra Weber, Carol Leeming, David Willis left the meeting.

Lynn Hoy returned to the table. 

 

 

11)  Bob Trick-Animal Control Officer:                                                  8:15pm

 

  1.  2009 Annual Report                                                                       

Bob Trick presented his 2009 animal control report to the Council.

 

Motion:  106-2010      Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Lynn Hoy

“That the 2009 Annual report be accepted, as submitted by Bob Trick- Animal Control Officer.”   

  Disposition      Carried

 

   2.  Discuss ‘By-law Respecting the Owners of Animals’

Bob Trick explained to the council a concern about rats and snakes in an Urban   area.                    

Following discussion,  the council instructed that a sample by-law for the urban area will be drafted
and reviewed at a future meeting.

 

  Bob Trick left the meeting at 8:40 pm. 

 

 

12)  Building Report                     Steve Fortier                                       8:40 pm

 

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

2.                  Other Business and Confidential Report:  Confidential reports were handed out and reviewed.

 

                                    Steve Fortier left the meeting at 8:45 pm. 

                                   

13)  By-laws

 

      13.1   Property Transfer-  Ivan and Lyla Ann Harkness                

 

Motion:  107-2010      Moved by Lynn Hoy               Seconded by Bill Thompson  

      " That By-Law No. 12-2010 be adopted as given first, second, third and final readings      
being a by-law to sell property, Located in the Geographic Township of        Turnberry,      
Being Part 1, Reference Plan 22R-5718, part of the lane laying between Lots 196 and          
197 and 224 and 225; Municipality of Morris-Turnberry; 
being PIN 41051-0093      (LT);” 

  Disposition      Carried

 

 

  13.2     Pay Range Grid for the Year 2010                                      

 

Motion:  108-2010      Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Edna McLellan

  " That By-Law No. 13-2010 be adopted as given first, second, third and final readings   being a by-law to
amend the pay range grid for the year of 2010 for the Municipality of   Morris-Turnberry.”       

  Disposition      Carried

 

13.3       Remuneration Policy for the Councillors                             

 

Motion:  109-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Mark Beaven

  " That By-Law No. 14-2010 be adopted as given first, second, third and final readings   being a by-law to
adopt a Remuneration Policy for the Municipal Councillors and     Members of Local Boards for 2010.”

  Disposition      Carried

 

 

  13.4     Agreement Regarding Supply of Water                               

Motion:  110-2010      Moved by Lynn Hoy               Seconded by Mark Beaven

  " That By-Law No. 16-2010 be adopted as given first, second, third and final readings   being a by-law to
authorize the signing of an agreement between the Corporation of the   Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and
the Corporation of the Township of North Huron,   regarding the supply of water to owners or occupants of
land beyond the limit of the   Municipality.”

  Disposition      Carried

 

  13.5     AMO agreement for the Federal Gas Tax Revenues                      

 

Motion:  112-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Mark Beaven

" That By-Law No. 17-2010 be adopted as given first, second, third and final readings being a by-law to
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to an Agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and the Association of Municipalities and Communities
for the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.”

  Disposition      Carried

 

                                   

14)     Business:

 

14.1       Resolutions                                                                              

 

Motion:  113-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Mark Beaven

           “That the following resolution be supported and endorsed:

  1.  Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst – Ombudsman to include hospitals

       Disposition     Carried

 

      14.2     2010 InterimTaxes:  

     

                                            1.             Tax Due Dates                                                                                     

                                               

              Motion:  114-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Edna McLellan

                                    “That the Council approve the due dates for the year 2010 as April 30, June 25,                                                      
                                     September 24 and November 26, 2010.”

           Disposition      Carried

 

                                           2.  2010 Interim Tax Farmland Deferral                                              

                                   

            Motion:  115-2010      Moved by Mark Beaven          Seconded by Jim Nelemans

                                    “That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry approve Farm Tax Deferral for 2010 Interim                                        
                                     Taxes.”

                                      Disposition    Carried

 

 

              3.             2010 Interim Billing Estimate                                                             

The 2010 interim tax billings will be processed at 45%  - A by-law will follow on March 16,2010.   

  The council approved the estimate. 

 

 

         4.  2010 Interim News letter                                                      

  The draft was reviewed by the Council and they would like the PRISM 911 information added.   

 

                       

                                    14.3     North Huron Fire Update                                                       

                                    The Council reviewed an update of the work of the North Huron Fire Department in                                                
                                    Morris-Turnberry. 

 

 

 

                                    14.4     Blyth Fire Board Deficit                                                          

A report was reviewed concerning the amount of Morris-Turnberry’s portion owing to the board for 2009, which a  share of the deficit of   $3,757.62.  Since Morris-Turnberry paid $5,000.00, a refund will be received for the difference. 

                                   

                                     

                                    14.5     History Book                                                             8:45 pm

                                    Jodi Jerome, Doug Garniss, Shirley Garniss, Donna Nicholson, Karen Webster and

                                    Grace Elliott were in attendance. 

 

                                    A discussion was held regarding the costs of the History Book. 

                                   

Options were reviewed.    The debate is,  What will the council grant towards the book?

The council will discuss this on March 16th, 2010, when the committee returns to a council meeting.

 

                                     Jodi Jerome, Doug Garniss, Shirley Garniss, Donna Nicholson, Karen Webster and

                                    Grace Elliott left the meeting.

 

                                    14.6     Wingham Golf Course Sponsorship:                                    

                                               

            Motion:  116-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Lynn Hoy

                                    “That the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will sponsor the Wingham Golf Course

                                    in the amount of  $ 250.00.”

                                      Disposition    Carried

 

                                    14.7     Appointment Listing for 2010                                                           

                                   

            Motion:  117-2010      Moved by Lynn Hoy               Seconded by Edna McLellan

                                    “That the Council approve the Appointment listing for 2010.”

                                      Disposition    Carried

 

                                   

                                    14.8     AMO Annual Conference                                                       

                                    August 15-18, 2010.  Dorothy Kelly will attend and possibly Mark Beaven.      

                                                           

                                    14.9     Clerk’s Report:                                                                     

      The Clerk presented her report for information.  

                                    A report from a ratepayer was included concerning the interest for the Belgrave Water.

 

                                    14.10    Huron Shores ATV Club                                                      

A report was reviewed by the Council. 

The Council will meet with the Huron Shores ATV Club on March 16, 2010. 

 

 

15)    Council Reports:  There were no reports presented.

 

 

16)     Items for Information                                                                                

1.  County of Bruce – Consent Application

2.  Huron County – Planning & Development

3.  Harper Government invest in Small and Medium Sized Businesses

4.  South West LHIN -  Highlights

5.  Maitland Valley Conservation Authority – Directors Attendance at Meetings

6.  Jerry J Quellette, MPP

7.  AMO Events

8.  Waste Diversion Ontario

9.  Huron Hospice Volunteer Service – National Hospice Palliative Care Week May 2-8

10.  AMO – Report

11. MPAC – 2010 Tax Incentive Programs

12. Green Energy Act – Breakfast Seminar March 24, 2010

 

 

 

17)       Minutes:                                                                                                   

     The following minutes were available for review:                                          

                                    1.   Maitland Valley Conservation Authority

                                    2.  Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival

                                    3.  Wingham & Area Health Professionals Recruitment Committee

                                    4.  Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention (CHIP)

                                    5.  Drinking Water Source Protection

                                    6.  Brussels, Morris and Grey Board of Recreation

 

 

 

18)        Other Business:

1.     ARC Committee for the Brussels and Grey Elementary Schools:

Paul Gowing called to the office and asked that the council be advised that  Charlie Hoy
called him and advised that the ARC made a recommendation to the Avon Maitland School
Board to build a new school at the arena property in Brussels for Brussels and Grey and possibly
one in North Perth.

The board appeared supportive.

 

The ARC may be asking for support from council.

 

 

2.   There was no other business to present.

          

     19)        Additions to the agenda for the next meeting:

1.      The History Book should be added to the agenda for the next meeting. 

 

Pat Bolen and Keith Roulston left the meeting. 

 

20)             Closed Session:   

1.   Drainage financial request by an identifiable Individual

2.  Three items concerning identifiable Individuals

3.  Belgrave Water Arbitration   -  Legal issue

Since one item is concerning the Willis property- Lot 5,6 Cocnession 1, Turnberry, 
Lynn Hoy declared a pecuniary interest for that item.

                                   

20.1  Enter into Closed Session:                                 9:40 pm

Motion:  118-2010      Moved by Edna McLellan       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 and  Section 239 (2)  (e) litigation.”

Disposition      Carried

 

 

 

 

 

20.2 Adjourn the Closed Session:                              10:05 pm

Motion:  119-2010      Moved by Jim Nelemans         Seconded by Mark Beaven

“That the Council adjourn the Closed to the public session and re-enter regular open session of council.”

Disposition

 

 

20.3  Report to the Public from Closed Session.

Council discussed items that were concerning an Identifiable Individual.

 

                                      

 

                         21)      By-law     18- 2010    Confirming by-law                           

                                   

Motion:  120-2010     Moved by Bill Thompson      Seconded by Mark Beaven

"That By-law No. 18 -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

 

 

 

22)       Adjournment:

 

Motion:  121-2010      Moved by Edna McLellan       Seconded by Mark Beaven

            "That the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 pm. and this is deemed to be 2 – 4  hour meeting "

      Disposition     Carried

 

_______________________________

                                                      Mayor, Dorothy Kelly

 

 

                                                      _______________________________

                                                      Clerk, Nancy Michie