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Regular Council Agenda Monday, March 22, 2021 7:00 PM Electronic Meeting Via Zoom Regular Council Agenda Monday, March 22, 2021 7:00 PM Electronic Meeting via Zoom Page 1. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED - 6:00 P.M. Recommendation: THAT we go into Closed Session at p.m. to discuss a property matter in accordance with Section 239(2)(c)(f) of the Municipal Act. Recommendation: THAT we rise and report from Closed Session at p.m. 1.1. Closed Session Committee of the Whole minutes dated March 15, 2021. 1.2. Director of Legislative Services memo regarding property matter. 2. OPENING OF THE MEETING - 7:00 P.M. 2.1. Remarks by Mayor 2.2. Remarks by the CAO 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND/OR AGENDA ADDITIONS 3.1. Agenda and Additions dated March 22, 2021. Recommendation: THAT the Council Agenda dated March 22, 2021 and any Additions thereto be adopted as presented. 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4.1. Council meeting minutes dated March 8, 2021. 5 - 11 Regular Council - 08 Mar 2021 - Minutes - Pdf Recommendation: THAT the Council meeting minutes dated March 8, 2021 be adopted as presented. 5. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 6. MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN 7. PUBLIC MEETINGS 8. PRESENTATIONS, RECEIVING OF PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS Page 1 of 118 8.1. John Levie, Clearford ASI Inc and Brent Bunker, AAAA Sanitation 12 - 40 deputation regarding Septage & Residuals Management - Receiving & Processing Facility Conceptual Proposal. Recommendation: THAT we receive the deputation by John Levie, Clearford ASI Inc and Brent Bunker, AAAA Sanitation regarding Septage & Residuals Management - Receiving & Processing Facility Conceptual Proposal as information. Deputation Request Council Intro 2021 9. CONSENT AGENDA 9.1. AMO Communications 41 - 50 Recommendation: Receive as information. a) AMO WatchFile - March 11, 2021 b) AMO Policy Update c) AMO WatchFile - March 18, 2021 9.2. World Autism Day email correspondence dates March 4th, 2021. 51 Recommendation: THAT we receive and declare April 6 as Autism Day; AND THAT we raise the autism flag at the administration building. World Autism Day - Awareness Flyer 9.3. Environmental Registry on Ontario Correspondence dated March 8, 52 - 59 2021 regarding QBJR Aggregates Inc. Recommendation: Receive as information. QBJR Aggregates Inc 9.4. Environmental Registry of Ontario correspondence dated March 9, 2021 60 - 68 regarding James Dick Construction Limited. Recommendation: Receive as information. James Dick Construction Limited 9.5. Simcoe County email correspondence dated March 15, 2021 regarding 69 - 70 Long-term care homes seeking donations to support virtual programming and engagement. Recommendation: Receive as information. Release Long-term care homes seeking donations to support virtual programming and engagement 9.6. Trails Committee email correspondence dated March 9, 2021 regarding 71 - 72 the Heron Rookery. Recommendation: Receive and that gates and signage be installed. Heron Rookery 9.7. Deputy Mayor Gough expenses for December 2020 and January and 73 February 2021. Recommendation: Receive and Approve. Gough Expenses Page 2 of 118 Recommendation: THAT we adopt the recommendations of Items 9.1 to 9.7 as set out in the Consent Agenda dated March 22, 2021 and any additions thereto, with the exception of Items 10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES & BOARDS 10.1. Committee of the Whole Report 04/21 dated March 15, 2021. 74 - 80 Committee of the Whole - 15 Mar 2021 - Minutes - Pdf Recommendation: THAT we adopt Committee of the Whole Report 04 /21 dated March 15, 2021 as presented. 10.2. Lagoon City Parks & Waterways minutes dated March 11, 2021 81 - 84 Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission - 11 Mar 2021 - Minutes - Pdf Recommendation: THAT we receive the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways minutes dated March 11, 2021, as information. 10.3. Library Board minutes dated January 21 and February 18, 2021. 85 - 90 Library Board Minutes - January 2021 Library Board Minutes - February 2021 Recommendation: THAT we receive the Library Board minutes dated January 21 and February 18, 2021, as information. 10.4. Trails Committee minutes dated February 25, 2021. 91 - 94 Minutes Ramara Trails Committee February 25 2021 Recommendation: THAT we receive the Trails Committee minutes dated February 25, 2021, as information. 11. ITEMS REQUIRING THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF COUNCIL 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INQUIRIES – MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 15. REQUESTS FOR REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS 16. NOTICES OF MOTION 17. QUESTION PERIOD FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC DEALING WITH AGENDA ITEMS Questions regarding agenda items may be submitted to [email protected]. Ensure you include your name, address and the item number related to your question. 18. BILLS AND BYLAWS 2021.10 A Bylaw to Delegate Certain Approval Authority under Section 51.2(1) 95 - 97 of the Planning Act (Darryl Tighe, D.M. Wills Associates Limited) 2021.10 Delegate Planning Act Authority to Tighe 2021.14 A Bylaw to Authorize a Lease Agreement to Lease Suite 1 of the Mara 98 - 105 Medical Centre (Ramara Public Library Board) 2021.14 Medical Centre Library Lease Page 3 of 118 2021.15 A Bylaw to Appoint a Chief Building Official - Walied Zekry 106 2021.15 Appoint a Chief Building Official - Pdf 2021.16 A Bylaw to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between the 107 - 112 Ramara Soccer Club and the Corporation of the Township of Ramara 2021.16 Soccer Club Agreement - Pdf 2021.17 A Bylaw to Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision not to be a Registered 113 - 114 Plan of Subdivision (3588 and 3594 John Street) Deeming Bylaw (John Street) 2021.18 A Bylaw to Establish Salaries and Honorariums (Staff) 115 - 117 2021.18 Staff Salaries - Pdf 2021.19 A Bylaw to Amend Sewage Service Rates. 118 2021 Bylaw to Amend Sewer Rates Recommendation: THAT Bill Nos. 2021.10, 2021.14, 2021.15, 2021.16, 2021.17, 2021.17, 2021.18 and 2021.19 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as bylaws. 19. CONFIRMATION BYLAW Recommendation: THAT Bylaw 2021.25, a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 22 day of March 2021, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed. 20. ADJOURNMENT Recommendation: THAT we now adjourn at p.m. until April 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Page 4 of 118 Agenda Item #4.1. Regular Council Minutes Monday, March 8, 2021 - 7:00 PM Electronic Meeting via Zoom The Electronic Regular Council of the Township of Ramara was called to order on Monday, March 8, 2021, at 7:00 PM, with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Basil Clarke Deputy Mayor Joe Gough Councillor Ward 1 David Snutch Councillor Ward 2 Jennifer Fisher Councillor Ward 3 Ted Lamb Councillor Ward 4 Gary Hetherington Councillor Ward 5 Kal Johnson ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer John Pinsent Director of Legislative and Community Services/Clerk Jennifer Connor Director of Finance/Treasurer Zach Drinkwalter Director of Infrastructure Kathy Sipos Director Fire & Rescue Services/Fire Chief Tony Stong Chief Building Official Leo Grellette Planning Supervisor/Zoning Administrator Deb McCabe Community Standards Manager Jon Popple HR Coordinator/H&S Officer Brittany Wilson Business & Communication Coordinator Ashley Watson Executive Assistant to the CAO/Council Liaison Madison Dunn 1. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED - 6:00 P.M. 1.1. Closed Session Council meeting minutes dated February 22, 2021 Resolution Number CR.84.21 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we adopt the Closed Session Council meeting minutes dated February 22, 2021, as presented. CARRIED. Page 5 of 118 Agenda Item #4.1. 1.2. Closed Session Committee of the Whole minutes dated March 1, 2021 Resolution Number CR.85.21 Moved by Gary Hetherington Seconded by Ted Lamb THAT we adopt the Closed Session Committee of the Whole minutes dated March 1st, 2021 as presented. CARRIED. 2. OPENING OF THE MEETING - 7:00 P.M. 2.1. Remarks by Mayor Mayor Clarke advised that the Township of Ramara put a stop work order on the Orillia Rama Regional Airport on the importation of soils. The Mayor advised that the Township has no jurisdiction on any work completed on airport properties. The Mayor stated that the airport project encompasses a multi- jurisdiction review from all levels of government, and with the clearing of the trees and violation of the County of Simcoe's tree cutting bylaw, the project is stopped until all permits and processes are adhered to. 2.2. Remarks by the CAO 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND/OR AGENDA ADDITIONS 3.1. Agenda and Additions dated March 8, 2021. Resolution Number CR.86.21 Moved by Kal Johnson Seconded by Jennifer Fisher THAT the Council Agenda dated March 8, 2021 and any Additions thereto be adopted as presented. CARRIED. 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4.1. Council meeting minutes dated February 22, 2021. Resolution Number CR.87.21 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Ted Lamb THAT the Council meeting minutes dated February 22, 2021 be adopted as presented. CARRIED. 5. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 6. MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN Regular Council Minutes March 8, 2021 Page 2 of 7 Page 6 of 118 Agenda Item #4.1. 7. PUBLIC MEETINGS 8. PRESENTATIONS, RECEIVING OF PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS 8.1. Ms. Steeves prepared a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted concerns with declaring Township owned lands surplus, the impact on the Provincially significant wetlands and the impact on the community concerning flooding. Resolution Number CR.88.21 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Gary Hetherington THAT we receive the deputation by Katrina Steeves regarding the Orillia Rama Regional Airport. CARRIED. 8.2. Bob Bowles presented a PowerPoint presentation on wetlands and the significance of wetlands and watershed in a community. Mr. Bowles highlighted that there are two wetlands in the Township, Sucker Creek wetlands and Atherley wetlands, there are five wetlands in total on Lake Couchiching.
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