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

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Member Present:
  • Mayor Heather Watson
  • Deputy Mayor Harold Nelson
  • Councillor Thomas Watt
  • Councillor Adam Vervoort
  • Councillor Ray Johnston
Staff Present:
  • CAO - Elana Arthurs
  • Acting Clerk - Martina Chait-Hartwig
  • Interim Treasurer - Paul Creamer
  • Manager of Public Works - Jake Condon
  • Planner - Christina Coulter
  • Fire Chief - Chuck Pedersen
  • Temporary CBO - Don Helleman
Staff Absent:
  • Brian Fawcett
  • Manager of Recreation Facilities - Mike Mood
  • Mike Garside

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

The Mayor recited the Land Acknowledgement.

Council observed a moment of silent reflection.

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

  • Resolution Number308-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Vervoort

    That the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, dated October 17, 2023, be adopted, as circulated.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number309-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded by:Councillor Johnston

    That the Council Meeting Minutes from October 3, 2023 be received and approved as presented.

    Carried

Christina Coulter, Planner, explained that the subject property is currently zoned Rural. The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to rezone the subject lands from the Rural Zone to the EC

This rezoning is required as a condition of Consent Application for File B-60-22, that was conditionally approved by Peterborough County on October 13, 2022.

In attendance:
Andrea Spence, Agent
                   
 Comment received:
•    Enbridge Gas: No objections to the application.
•    Hiawatha First Nation: No questions or concerns.
•    County of Peterborough Public Works: No further comments than those provided for the Severance Review (dated May 2, 2022 under reference B-60-22).
•    Otonabee Region Conservation Authority:
The proposed rezoning is appropriate to rezone the land to the Environmental Conservation Zone (EC) to recognize existing wetlands. Therefore, it is the opinion of Otonabee Conservation Authority staff that the application remains consistent with section 3.1 of the PPS.
The subject property is partially subject to Ontario Regulation 167/06 Otonabee Conservation’s “development, interference with wetlands and alterations to shorelines and watercourses” regulation. Permits from this agency will be required prior to any site alteration or construction in those areas regulated by Otonabee Conservation.
The subject lands are not located in a vulnerable area as per the Revised Trent Source Water Protection Plan (SPP).

  • Resolution Number311-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded by:Councillor Johnston

    That the Public Meeting regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment R-07-23 (Kidd and Spence) be declared open. ( 5:05 p.m.).        

    Carried
  • Resolution Number312-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That the Public Meeting for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment R-07-23 (Kidd and Spence) be declared closed. (5:09 p.m.)

    Carried
  • Resolution Number313-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Johnston
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That Report , dated October 17, 2023, regarding Zoning By-law Amendment – File R-07-23 be received; and

    That Council receive all comments related to Zoning By-law Amendment File R-07-23; and

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

    Carried
  • Resolution Number314-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Johnston
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That the presentation from Bruce Johnson and Jim Coyle of the Birchcliff Property Owners Association regarding Birchview Road be received. 

    Carried

The following person(s) provided a public comment on the following item(s):
·    Jane Cooper - Item 10.6

  • Resolution Number315-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Vervoort

    That the Report and Capital Status document for October 2023 received with thanks. 

    Carried
  • Resolution Number316-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That the report, dated October 17th, regarding False Alarm By-law be received and that Council passed the attached By-law and fee schedule, effective January 1, 2024 at the appropriate time during the Council meeting.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number317-2023
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Nelson
    Seconded by:Councillor Johnston

    That the report, dated October 17, 2023 regarding firefighter wages be received and that Council approves firefighter wages, including honorariums to receive 6% retroactive pay for 2023 and furthermore that the firefighter wages and honorariums be subject to the same percent increase as Council and Staff on a go forward basis.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number318-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Vervoort

    That report , dated October 17, 2023, regarding Application 15T-21006 (162 County Road 4 – Clancy Plan of Subdivision Application) be received and;

    That Council advise the County of Peterborough that the Township of Douro-Dummer supports the approval of Application 15T-21006 (162 County Road 4 – Clancy Plan of Subdivision Application), in principle, subject to the Draft Plan Conditions attached to this Report.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number319-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That the report, dated October 17, 2023 regarding the Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule for 2024 be received and approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number320-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Johnston
    Seconded by:Councillor Vervoort

    That the discussion regarding Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) on Township roads be deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on December 12, 2023 to allow for fulsome discussion of routes and options and further that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) be invited to the meeting. 

    Carried
  • Resolution Number321-2023
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Nelson
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That Council approve the request from the Township of Selwyn to remove County Road 29 from the list of County roads where ORVs may be permitted and that County Council considers the previous request as approved by Council on June 20, 2023. 

    Carried
  • Resolution Number321-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Watt
    Seconded by:Councillor Johnston

    That the report, dated October 17, 2023, regarding the Township of Douro-Dummer Tree Planting Project report be received; and

    That Council direct staff to allocated $10,000.00 in the 2024 draft budget for discussion during budget negotiations to run a similar program next year.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number322-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Johnston
    Seconded by:Councillor Vervoort

    That the report, dated October 17, 2023, regarding the Manulife Benefit Plan 2024 Renewal report be received; and

    That Council approve enhancements to the plan resulting in a 1% overall increase in annual premiums.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number323-2023
    Moved by:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded by:Councillor Johnston

    That the minutes from both the Township of Douro-Dummer Arena Facilities Ad-Hoc Committee meeting held on September 12, 2023 and the minutes from the Events Committee meeting held on September 18, 2023 be received and approved. 

    Carried
  • Moved by:Deputy Mayor Nelson
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That the By-law 2023-44, 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” (R-07-23 - Kidd and Spence); and

    That By-law 2023-45, Being a False Alarm By-law both be passed, in open council this 17th day of October, 2023 and that the Mayor and the Clerk be directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.   

    Carried

Councillor Johnstons provided updates regarding the Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 10, 2023 and the Santa Claus Parade on November 25, 2023. 

  • Moved by:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That By-law Number 2023-46, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on the 17th day of October, 2023, be passed in open Council and that the Mayor and the Clerk be directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.                                                                                                                                       

    Carried
  • Resolution Number324-2023
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Nelson
    Seconded by:Councillor Watt

    That this meeting adjourn at 6:48 p.m.

    Carried
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