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

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Present:
  • Deputy Mayor - Karl Moher
  • Councillor, Douro Ward - Heather Watson
  • Councillor, Dummer Ward - Shelagh Landsmann
  • Councillor at Large - Thomas Watt
Members Absent
  • Mayor - J. Murray Jones
Staff Present
  • CAO - Elana Arthurs
  • Acting Clerk - Martina Chait-Hartwig
  • Acting Treasurer - Paul Creamer
  • Fire Chief - Chuck Pedersen
  • Manager of Public Works - Jake Condon
  • Assistant to the Manager of Recreation Facilities - Mike Mood
Absent:
  • Chief Building Official - Brian Fawcett

With a quorum of Council being present, the Deputy Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

The Deputy Mayor recited the Land Acknowledgement.

Council observed a moment of silent reflection.

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

  • Resolution Number296-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watson
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, dated October 4, 2022, be adopted, as amended.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number297-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the Minutes from the Regular Council Meeting, held on September 20, 2022, be received and adopted, as circulated.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number298-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watson
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the Consent Agenda for October, 2022 be received.

    Item 7.1 Fire Department Information Sign, Fire Chief-2022-10 will be discuss in 9.2.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number299-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the introduction of Shane E. Smith, Building Official I/ By-law Enforcement Officer to Council and Community be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number300-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    972 Stoney Lake - Dodworth Island
    Dummer Ward
    Roll No: 1522-020-005-72000

    Resolution Number 300-2022

    That the Public Meeting regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment R-04-22 (Clark) be declared open. (5:11 p.m.).                                                                                                                                             Carried                                                                                                                               

    That the Report, dated October 4, 2022, regarding be received; and

    That Council receive all comments related to Zoning By-law Amendment – File: R-04-22 (Clark); and

    That the By-law to enact the amendment be passed at the appropriate time in the meeting.

    In attendance:

    Holly

    Laura

    Comments received:

    • Enbridge Gas Inc.: No objections to the application.
    • Curve Lake First Nation (CLFN): Questions concerning the enlargement of the boathouse, whether a Parks Canada permit was applied for and the nature thereof and whether the shoreline will be impacted.
    • Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB): KPRDSB has reviewed the application and has not identified any concerns or issues related to their mandate.
    • Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA): The application is consistent with PPS Section 3.1.4 b) regarding natural hazards (development within a floodway). The application conforms to Growth Plan Section 4.2.3.1 e) regarding key hydrologic features, key hydrologic areas and key natural heritage features.  The site is regulated by ORCA and permits from their agency will be required prior to any construction, site alteration or further development.  The subject property is not located within an area that is subject to the policies contained in the Source Protection Plan.
    • At the time of writing this report, no comments had been received from the public.

     

     

    Carried
  • Resolution Number301-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the Public Meeting for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment R-04-22 (Clark) be declared closed. (5:20 p.m.).                            

    Carried
  • Resolution Number301-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the presentation from the Chief Nursing Officer, Donna Churipuy regarding the mandatory vaccination policies and recommendation from Peterborough Public Health be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number302-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the report and capital project status for September 2022 be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number304-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the Recreation Facilities-2022-09 report, dated October 4th, 2022 regarding Douro Kraft Hockeyville Winnings be received; and

    That $25,000.00 be allocated to the 2022 budget for the 4 hockey nets and wall mounted benches in the girls change room at the Douro Community Centre.

    Carried

9.
Staff Reports:

  
  • Resolution Number305-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watson
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That the report, dated October 4, 2022, regarding an Update to the Procurement Policy be received and that Council approve the amended Policy with the removal of schedule and policy to be brought back to Council in future.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number306-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the report, dated October 4, 2022 regarding the Group Benefits Program – November 1, 2022 Renewal Report be received for information.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number303-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Moher

    That the report, dated October 4th, 2022, regarding Fire Department Information Sign be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number307-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That the report, dated October 4, 2022 regarding COVID Vaccination Policy Review be received for information and brought back by end of December.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number308-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That the report, dated October 4, 2022 regarding a draft Customer Service Policy be received and that the Policy be added to the Township Policy Manual as A-30 – Customer Service Standard and Conduct Policy.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number309-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

    That the report, dated October 4, 2022 regarding an update to Policy A-23 – Complaint Handling Policy be received and that the Policy be updated in the Township’s Policy Manual and provided to the public via the Township website.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number310-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watson
    Seconded by:Councillor Landsmann

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

    Carried
  • Resolution Number311-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the Minutes from the Historical Committee Meeting held on September 15, 2022, be received and approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number312-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the Minutes from the Planning Committee Meeting held on September 23, 2022, be received and approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number313-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the report from Councillor Shelagh Landsmann dated October 4, 2022, regarding that the council approve the decision by the the Santa Claus Parade Committee be schedule for November 26, 2022

    Carried
  • Resolution Number314-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That the report, dated September 30, 2022, being the Financial Report – 3rd Quarter be received.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That By-law 2022-48, being a By-law to amend By-law Number 10-1996, as amended, otherwise known as “The Township of Douro-Dummer Comprehensive Zoning By-law" (File R-04-22, Roll No. 1522-020-005-72000), be passed, in open council this 4th day of October, 2022 and that the Deputy Mayor and the Acting Clerk be directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number315-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the Township Accounts from September 13 to September 27, 2022 be received.

    Carried

Councillor Tom Watt announced the Santa Claus Parade will be held on November 25th, 2022, and asked anyone who would like to volunteer to help with the parade to contact the committee.

Deputy Mayor Moher sends everyone a thank you massage.

  • Moved by:Councillor Landsmann
    Seconded by:Councillor Watson

    That By-law Number 2022-49, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on the 2 day of October, 2022, be passed in open Council and that the Deputy Mayor and the Acting Clerk be directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.                                                                                                                                       

    Carried
  • Resolution Number316-2022
    Moved by:Councillor Watson
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That this meeting adjourn at 6:45 p.m.

    Carried
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