Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Douro-Dummer

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Present:
  • Mayor J. Murray Jones
  • Deputy Mayor Karl Moher
  • Councillor Shelagh Landsmann
  • Councillor Heather Watson
  • Councillor Thomas Watt
Staff Present
  • CAO, Elana Arthurs
  • Acting Clerk Martina Chait-Hartwig
  • Paul Creamer
Absent:
  • Jake Condon
  • Brian Fawcett
  • Mike Mood

With a quorum of Council being present, the Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

The Mayor reminded members of the Council of their obligation to declare any pecuniary interest they might have. None were declared.

  • Resolution Number98-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watson
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, dated April 5, 2022, be adopted, as amended.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number99-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the Minutes from the Special and Regular Council Meeting, held on March 15, 2022, be received and adopted, as circulated.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number100-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the Consent Agenda for April 5, 2022 be received

    Carried
  • City of Peterborough - Agency Circulation Committee of Adjustment Meeting dated March 29, 2022, regarding approval of an application to add a lot to the township property located at 551 Parkhill Road east be received and supported

  • Resolution Number101-2022
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Moher
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the report, dated April 5, 2022 regarding Proposed County Roads Permitting Off Road Vehicles be received; and

    That Council provide feedback on the proposal to allow off road vehicles on the proposed County Roads.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number102-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That the report, dated April 5, 2022 regarding Staff Compensation Review and Proposed Salary Grid be received:

    and that the By-law for approval be presented at the appropriate time in the meeting.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number103-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watson
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That the report, dated April 5, 2022 regarding the monthly lease fee for Chuckwagon BBQ be received and that the monthly rent be increased by $75.00 to $325.00 per month plus any amount that is above and beyond a $75.00 increase in hydro at the Recreation Centre

    Carried
  • Resolution Number104-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the verbal report from Deputy Mayor Moher regarding an update on County Council matters be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number105-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Moher

    That the report and capital project status for April 5, 2022 be received and approved.

    Carried

18.
Matters Arising from Closed Session: 
  

  • Resolution Number110-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That the Motion of direction passed by the Human Resources Committee for Item 1 of the Closed Session Agenda dates March 29, 2022 be approved and the necessary actions be taken.

    Carried

10.
Committee Minutes and Other Reports:
  

  • Resolution Number106-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    A By-law 2022-17,  being a By-law to adopt a salary grid for the Township of Douro-Dummer be passed, in open council this 5th day of April, 2022 and that the Mayor and the Acting Clerk be directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.     

    Carried
  • Resolution Number107-2022
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Moher
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    A letter from Reform Gravel mining Coalition (RGMC) dated March 21, 2022 regarding Correcting Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA) Misinformation be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number108-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That Council go into closed session personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (5:41 p.m.). 

    Carried
  • Resolution Number109-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    Council rise from Closed Session at 5:50 p.m. with a report.

    Motion that the Closed Session Minutes from the HR Committee Meeting held on March 29, 2022 be received and approved as amended.

    Carried

10.
Committee Minutes and Other Reports:
  

  • Resolution Number111-2022
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Moher
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That By-law Number 2022-18, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on the 5th day of April, 2022, be passed in open Council and that the Mayor and the Acting Clerk be directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.                                                                                                                                       

    Carried

Public Meeting, Short Term Rentals – April 7, 2022

Committee of the Whole – April 12, 2022

Regular Council Meeting - April 19, 2022

  • Resolution Number112-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That this meeting adjourn at 5:54 p.m.

    Carried