Township of Admaston/Bromley First Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 6th 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Moment of Silence 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 5. Minutes th a) 5a Resolution to adopt Minutes of regular Council meeting held January 16 , 2020. 6. Delegations and Guests 7. Planning and Economic Development Committee – Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris a) 7a Resolution to approve By-Law 2020-14, being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2004- 13 (bring forward from Public Planning Meeting) b) 7b County of Renfrew Planning Activity Tracker for November & December 8. Community Service Committee – Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall a) 8a December Library Board Minutes & January Librarian and Treasurers Report b) 8b Renfrew County Veterinary Services Committee Annual Meeting c) 8c Letter Re: Farm Safety Support Resolution – Premier Doug Ford d) 8d Letter Re: Fisheries Act Resolution – Office of the Prime Minister e) 8e Barr Line Community Centre & Stone Road Chambers Usage 9. Operations Committee – Chair Robert Dick, All of Council 10. Waste Management Committee – Chair Kevin LeGris, All of Council 11. Finance and Administration Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council a) 11a Resolution to approve By-Law 2020-15 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of funds necessary to meet current expenditures until taxes are collected. b) 11b Greater Madawaska - MMP MMAH Minister Letter – Service Delivery Review 12. Protective Services Committee – Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick a) 12a Letter from the Honourable Sylvia Jones – CPSA 2019 13. County of Renfrew – Mayor Michael Donohue a) 13a 2020 County of Renfrew Budget Workshop b) 13b 2020 Public Works Projects in Admaston/Bromley 14. By-Laws Ø By-Law 2020-15 being a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of funds necessary to meet current expenditures until the taxes are collected. 15. Notice of Motion 16. Old Business 17. New Business 18. Confirmatory By-Law a) 18a By-Law No 2020-16 to confirm proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held February 6th, 2020 19. Question Period 20. In-Camera Session 21. Adjournment PLEASE NOTE “Submissions received by the public, either orally or in writing may become part of the public record/package”. Council Information DACA Newsletter January 2020 OPP Municipal Policing Bureau Bulletin January 2020 Ottawa Valley Business January 21, 2020 Whitewater News January 30, 2020 CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY SECOND MONTHLY MEETING Council met for their first monthly meeting at the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm. Present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Mike Quilty, Councillors Bob Hall, Kevin LeGris and Robert Dick. Staff members present were Acting Clerk-Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson, Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski. Douglas St. Patrick’s Parade Committee was in attendance: Bill McHale, Art Jamieson and Preston Cull Mayor Donohue then called the meeting to order followed with a moment of silence. Resolution No. 18/01/20 Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded Robert Dick BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the agenda as presented this date. “Carried” The January 2nd, 2020 minutes were provided to Council for approval and the following resolution was passed: Resolution No. 19/01/20 Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the minutes of the regular council meeting held January 2nd, 2020. “Carried” Delegations and Guests – Douglas St.Patrick’s Parade Committee gave a presentation about the annual parade and made a request to Council to investigate insurance options. Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris The Building and Sewage Reports for December was reviewed by Council and the following Resolution was passed: Resolution No. 20/01/20 Moved by: Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin Legris BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the December 2019 Building and Sewage Report. “Carried” A Request for Support was received from the Town of Deep River; regarding the Premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick announcing their intention to work together on the development of small modular reactors to help their provinces reduce carbon emissions and address the challenges of climate change, and the following resolution was passed: Resolution No. 21/01/20 Moved by: Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin Legris WHERE AS the Premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have announced their intention to work together on the development of small modular reactors to help their provinces reduce carbon emissions and address the challenges of climate change; WHERE AS Canada has demonstrated excellence and leadership in the nuclear industry on the world stage for more than 70 years; WHERE AS the Canadian nuclear industry is one of the safest and most well- regulated energy sectors in the world under the oversight of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission; WHERE AS the citizens of Ontario have enjoyed the benefits of safe, clean, low carbon energy produced by Ontario’s nuclear industry for over 50 years; WHERE AS small modular reactors have the potential to provide municipalities, especially rural and northern municipalities, with an innovative technology that provides a safe, low-carbon alternative to meet energy demands; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley supports the Town of Deep River’s expression of support to the Premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick in their decision to work together on the development of small modular reactor technology as a safe, low-carbon energy option; THAT this motion be circulated to the Prime Minister of Canada, Minister of Natural Resources, and the remaining provincial premiers asking that they support investment in the research and development of smaller modular reactor technology as an innovative, safe, low-carbon energy option. “Carried” Community Service Committee Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall A request for a letter of support was received from the Muskrat Watershed Committee, and the following resolution was passed. Resolution No 22/01/20 Moved by: Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley direct the Mayor to send a letter of support for the Muskrat Watershed Council’s Natural Edge Program application. “Carried” Operations Committee Chair Robert Dick, All of Council The Roads Voucher dated December 31st, 2019 was provided to Council for approval and reviewed by Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed: Resolution No. 23/01/20 Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve payment of the Roads Voucher dated December 31st, 2019 in the amount of $116,807.58 “Carried” Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski reviewed the Job Cost Expenditure Report dated December 31st, 2019 and Council accepted it as information. Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski reported on recent winter events and the ongoing cost of winter control. Waste Management Committee - Chair Kevin LeGris, All of Council Finance and Administration Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council The General Voucher dated December 13, 2019 was provided to Council and reviewed Acting Clerk-Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed: Resolution No 24/01/2020 Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve payment of the General Voucher dated December 14th to December 31st, 2019 in the amount of $128,260.34. “Carried” Acting Clerk Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson reviewed the December 31st, 2019 Budgetary Control Report and Council accepted it as information: The Interim Tax Levy By-Law was presented for Council’s consideration and the following resolution was passed: Resolution No 25/01/2020 Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves By-Law 2020-11 to provide for Interim Tax Levies for the year 2020 for the Township of Admaston/Bromley. “Carried” Protective Services - Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick The following reports were reviewed by Council and accepted as information: December Fire Committee Minutes and January Fire Chief’s Report A By-Law to adopt a Speed Spy Policy for the Township of Admaston/Bromley was reviewed and the following resolution was passed: Resolution No 26/01/2020 Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves By-Law 2020-12 to adopt a Speed Spy Policy for the Township of Admaston/Bromley. “Carried” County of Renfrew - Mayor Michael Donohue By-Laws: Resolution No 27/01/20 Moved by: Kevin LeGris, seconded by: Bob Hall THAT the By-Laws listed below dated January 16, 2020 be enacted and passed: By-Law 2020-11 Being a By-Law to provide for Interim Tax Levies for the year 2020 for the Township of Admaston/Bromley. By-Law 2020-12 Being a By-Law to adopt a Speed Spy Policy for the Township of Admaston/Bromley “Carried” New Business: Council discussed the information received from the Douglas St.Patrick’s Parade Committee, and the following resolution was passed: Resolution No 28/01/20 Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley direct staff to investigate insurance options for the Douglas St. Patrick’s Parade. “Carried” Confirmatory By-Law Resolution No 29/01/20 Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall THAT By-Law No 2020-13, being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held January 16, 2020 be now numbered, deemed read three times and passed. “Carried” Resolution No. 30/01/20 Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Thursday January 16, 2020 Admaston/Bromley Council meeting be adjourned at 9:14 p.m.