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MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41342 Morris Road
Tuesday January 24th 2012 7:30 pm
Minutes of the Meeting
1)
Call to order:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Paul Gowing at 7:30 pm with
all members in attendance for the call to order.
Council in Attendance:
Paul Gowing
Jason Breckenridge
David Baker
Jamie Heffer
Jamie McCallum
John Smuck
Neil Warwick
Staff in Attendance:
Nancy Michie Administrator Clerk
Treasurer
Steve Fortier Chief Building Official
Others in Attendance:
Keith Roulston The Blyth/Brussels
Citizen
Jackie
Riggs The Wingham Advance Times
2) Agenda:
A listing from the Clerk was added to the agenda
for consideration, as the items were of an
urgent
nature.
Adoption of Agenda:
Motion: 28-2012 Moved by Jamie McCallum Seconded by Jamie Heffer
“That the agenda for the meeting of January 24, 2012 be adopted, as amended.”
Disposition Carried
3) Declaration of Pecuniary Interest:
No member declared a pecuniary interest, at this time.
4) Minutes:
Motion: 29-2012 Moved by John Smuck Seconded by David Baker
“That the minutes of the January 10, 2012 Council Meeting, be adopted as circulated.”
Disposition Carried
5) Business from the Minutes
Avon Maitland School Board will make a presentation on February 21, 2012.
There was no other business from the minutes to be discussed.
Steve Fortier and Carol Leeming arrived at the meeting at 7:34 pm.
6) Accounts
Motion: 30-2012 Moved by Neil Warwick Seconded by David Baker
"That the Accounts dated January 24th,
2012 be approved for payment in the amount of
$ 53,546.90 and the 2011 payables in the amount of $
100,897.30.”
Disposition Carried
Jackie Riggs arrived at the meeting at 7:40 pm.
7) Planning 7:40 pm
7.1 Consent Application
Carol Leeming – Huron County Planner
Leo and Corry Sanders Pt Lot 8 Concession 6 Morris Ward
Motion: 31-2012 Moved by Neil Warwick Seconded by Jamie Heffer
“That the Council has no objection to the
consent application of Leo and Corry Sanders
Pt Lot 8 Concession 6, 40825 Morris Road, Morris Ward, in the Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry
Conditions: as noted in the planning report dated January 19, 2012.”
Disposition Carried
Bob Rapier – neighbouring property owner, arrived at the meeting at 7:45 pm.
7.2 Zoning Amendment:
7:45 pm
Carol Leeming
– Huron County Planner
Subject Lands: Lots 10 & Part Lot 9 Concession 8, Turnberry Ward
Owner: John, Janet & Jane Day
1. Call to order - by Mayor Paul Gowing
2. Purpose of the Public Meeting – Mayor Gowing
The purpose of
the application is to change the zoning on the Lots 10 & Part Lot 9, Concession
8,
Turnberry Ward, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
·
from ‘General Agriculture (AG1)’ to ‘General Agriculture-Special Provisions
(AG1-15)’ and to
‘Agricultural Small Holding – Special Provisions (AG4-18); and
The rezoning is
required as a condition of surplus residential consent application File B 49/11.
The land to be zoned AG4-18 has an existing residence, shed, barn and wind test
tower with a
lot size of approximately 1.9 hectares (4.79 acres). The special zone permits a
reduced Minimum
Distance Separation (MDS) between the existing house and the barn to the north.
On the retained
farmlands to be zoned AG!-15, a new residence is prohibited as required by the
Provincial Policy Statement. The subject lands are located at 90346 Powell Line
& corner of Howick-
Turnberry Road / County Road # 7.
3. County Planning Department –
Carol Leeming presented a power point and written report.
recommended
that the zoning by-law amendment application be approved pursuant to the
planning
report, dated January 18, 2012.
4. Comments Received – Nancy Michie advised that no comments were received.
5. Applicants comments – The applicant had no comments.
6. Public comments – Bob Rapier commented that he has no problem with the proposal.
7. Council comments and
questions – John Smuck asked where
are the farm
entrances? That was explained.
8. Explanation of the Process following the Public Meeting by Mayor Gowing
If the By-law is passed, the Clerk is required
to send Notice of Passing of the By-law , to
all persons and agencies notified of this Public Meeting. There is a 20 day
objection
period from the time Notice of Passing of the by-law has been mailed by
first class mail,
wherein submissions/letters of objections or support in respect to the passing
of the
by-law, will be received by the Clerk.
9. Adjournment:
Motion: 32-2012 Moved by John Smuck Seconded by Jason Breckenridge
“That the meeting be adjourned and re-enter regular session of council at 7:58 pm.”
Disposition Carried.
7.3
1. By-law:
Motion: 33-2012 Moved by Jamie Heffer Seconded by John Smuck
“That By-law No. 11-2012 be passed as given
first, second, third and final readings,
being a by-law to amend the zoning for the Lot 10 & Part of Lot 9, Concession
8,
Turnberry Ward, that are being created by severance application B49/2011; the
Zone
hange from ‘General Agriculture (AG1)’ to ‘General Agriculture-Special
Provisions (AG1-15)’
and to ‘Agricultural Small Holding – Special Provisions (AG4-18) the zone
symbol on the
lands designated ‘zone to AG1-15’, and ‘zone change to AG4-18’;
Turnberry Ward,
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Carried
Carol Leeming left the meeting at 8:00 pm.
8) Building Report: 8:00 pm
Steve Fortier presented the 2011 annual report and a monthly report.
The Confidential Report was handed out at the meeting.
1. Annual Building Report:
Motion: 34-2012 Moved by David Baker Seconded by Jason Breckenridge
“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry receive the Building
Report for
December, 2011 and the 2011 Annual Report, as submitted January 24, 2012.”
Disposition Carried
Dave Baker said the report was very thorough and informative.
Bob Rapier left the meeting at 8:05 pm.
2.
Building Fees: A report
is being compiled for the building fees for the next 3 years
and will be
brought to council in the next few weeks.
3. Building Permit Policy: Jamie Heffer requested a discussion for a Building Permit Policy.
Jamie Heffer asked if the Council would consider a Public Meeting to relay the
changes to the Building Code. Policy Changes as of January 1, 2012 for new
houses.
Maybe something could go out in the 1st tax bill.
Steve Fortier said Howick Township is doing a presentation on January 26, 2012.
The changes for the new houses are mandatory for occupancy permit.
Neil Warwick said he is not sure a public
meeting is the best format. If someone requests
information a package could be passed out. Hand out a package on a one to one
basis.
Jason Breckenridge asked if the checklist has been upgraded to reflect the changes.
Steve Fortier mentioned an example of how the hydro line locations are
considered in regards
to building permits. He prefers to see the site before he issues a permit.
Steve left the meeting at 8:25 pm.
9) Road Report- Gary Pipe
was absent. 8:30
pm
The report was reviewed by the Mayor.
The Huron County Road Supervisors Association Annual Spring meeting will be held on
April 25, 2012 at the Clinton Legion. Paul Gowing will attend with Gary Pipe.
10) Business
10.1 Resolutions
Motion: 35-2012 Moved by Jason Breckenridge Seconded by Neil Warwick
“That the following resolutions be filed:
1. County of Huron – Low Frequency Noise .”
Disposition Carried
10.2 Drainage Superintendent Reconciliation for 2011
Motion: 36-2012 Moved by John Smuck Seconded by Jamie McCallum
“That the Drainage Superintendent report be received for the year 2011 and
submitted for
grant funding to OMAF in the amount of $7,945.49.”
Disposition Carried
10.3 2011 Council Remuneration Statement
A copy of the 2011 Council Remuneration Statement was reviewed by the Council.
Motion: 37-2012 Moved by John Smuck Seconded by Jason Breckenridge
“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry receive the 2011
Council
Remuneration Statement and the cost of laptops to be removed from the report.”
Disposition Carried
Neil Warwick suggested that the cost of laptops to be charged to the office equipment.
10.4 Ontario Municipal Water Association
2012 Membership
Motion: 38-2012 Moved by Neil Warwick Seconded by Jamie McCallum
“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry approve the 2012
membership fee to
the Ontario Municipal Water Association in the amount of $435.05.”
Disposition Carried
Jamie McCallum would like to see a listing of
the memberships paid. It was also suggested that
if memberships are mandatory, add them directly to the account list.
10.5 Brussels Agricultural Society
Grant Request
Motion: 39-2012 Moved by Neil Warwick Seconded by David Baker
“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry approve a grant of $500.00
for the Brussels Agricultural Society.”
Disposition Carried
Paul Gowing is invited to the annual meeting on January 27, 2012 at 6:00 pm.
10.6 Huron County Federation of Agriculture
Member of Parliament Forum/Luncheon March 2nd,
10am-2pm OMFRA Building
Paul Gowing will attend.
10.7 2012 ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference
Paul Gowing, John Smuck and Neil Warwick will attend the conference.
10.8 St. Columban Wind Project
Paul Gowing and Nancy Michie will attend the open house meeting in Wingham on January 26th .
Dave Baker will attend the meeting in Brussels on January 26th.
10.9 Comprehensive Review:
A decision on this matter, will be left until after the Closed Meeting.
10.10 Budget Meetings:
The first budget meeting will be Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 pm.
11) By-Laws:
11.1 By-law to adopt the Financial Plan for the Belgrave Water System
Motion: 40-2012 Moved by David Baker Seconded by Neil Warwick
"That By-Law No. 5-2012 be adopted as given first, second, third and final
readings being a
by-law to adopt the Financial Plan for the Belgrave Water System, for the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Carried
11.2 By-law to amend the Animal Control By-law
Discussion was held.
At the last meeting Bob Trick mentioned liability insurance. John Smuck said
the owner of the
dog should be responsible. If a person lived beside the property in question in
Lower Town,
the neighbours house would be degraded, due to dogs on a property with no
residence.
Neil Warwick said it is not a good idea to have a dog with no residence.
Neil Warwick and John Smuck questioned if the by-law should be passed.
Dave Baker discussed if any changes should also include commercial properties
allowing
two dogs on VC1 (commercial property).
Jamie McCallum said to leave the by-law as is.
Jamie Heffer said the Animal Control Officer can deal with the dogs, after the by-law is amended.
Jason Breckenridge talked to Bob Trick prior to the meeting.
Motion: 41-2012 Moved by Jamie Heffer Seconded by David Baker
" That By-Law No. 6-2012 be adopted as given first, second, third and final
readings being a
by-law to amend By-law 30-2011 Animal Control By-law, for the Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Defeated
11.3 By-law to amend the Municipal Health and Safety Policy
Motion: 42-2012 Moved by John Smuck Seconded by David Baker
" That By-Law No. 7-2012 be adopted as given first, second, third and final
readings being a by-
law to amend the Municipal Health and Safety Policy and add the ‘Guideline for
Musculoskeletal
Disorder (MSD) Prevention Program’, for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Carried
11.4 By-law to adopt a Remuneration Policy
for the Municipal Councillors and
Members of
Local Boards
Motion: 43-2012 Moved by David Baker Seconded by John Smuck
" That By-Law No. 8-2012 be adopted as given first, second, third and final
readings being a
by-law to adopt a Remuneration Policy for the Municipal Councillors and Members
of Local
Boards, for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.”
Jason Breckenridge requested a recorded vote.
The Clerk called for a random vote:
Jamie Heffer yea
John Smuck yea
Neil Warwick yea
Jamie McCallum yea
Paul Gowing yea
Jason Breckenridge yea
Dave Baker yea
Disposition Carried
11.5 By-law to amend the pay range grid for the year 2012
Motion: 44-2012 Moved by Jason Breckenridge Seconded by Jamie McCallum
" That By-Law No. 9-2012 be adopted as given first, second, third and final
readings being
a by-law to amend the pay range grid for the year 2012, for the Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Carried
11.6 By-law to provide for maintenance of drainage works for the year 2011
Motion: 45-2012 Moved by Neil Warwick Seconded by Jamie Heffer
" That By-Law No. 10-2012 be adopted as given first, second, third and final
readings
being a by-law to provide for maintenance of drainage works for the year 2011,
for the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Carried
11.7 By-law to adopt a Development Agreement
Motion: 46-2012 Moved by Jamie Heffer Seconded by John Smuck
" That By-Law No. 12-2012 be adopted as given first, second, third and final
readings
being a by-law to adopt a Development Agreement with “Jordan Errington”, for the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.”
Disposition Carried
12) Council Reports:
Jason Breckenridge:
He attended the Rural Volunteer Fire Service Committee in Thedford 11am – 1pm.
It was
informative but short. They will be making a presentation at the OGRA, 6
members are on the committee.
Jamie McCallum:
He attended a Transition Board Meeting for the
new school. Colleen Schenk is coming to the
February 21st
Council meeting. The tender is in February for the construction. It is on
schedule to
open in 2013.
Jamie Heffer:
He attended the Source Water Protection meeting. There are 48 properties in
Belgrave. Source Water
Protection need to amend the Official plan. The following is required for the
regulation - Staff time,
education plan, risk management plans, signs on roads, annual reports and
planning.
He also attended a Volunteer Fire Meeting.
David Baker: no report
John Smuck:
He was unable to go to the Farm Safety meeting.
He will be attending a Wingham Physician
Recruitment Meeting on January 25th. He is looking
for a team
for the Physician Recruitment Curling Bonspiel.
Neil Warwick: no report
Paul Gowing:
He attended a Saugeen Conservation Authority
Annual meeting on January 13th. Carl Zettel is our
rep and is
the vice chair.
On January 16th he attended the Drinking Water Source Protection in Clinton.
He attended a North Huron meeting on January 23rd .
He is going to the Wingham Wind Energy meeting in Wingham on January 26th.
On January 27th he will attend the Brussels Agricultural Society meeting.
13) Items for Information:
1. Thank you – Leana & David Baker
2. Christmas Party Costs
3. Request for Municipal Drainage Repairs – Lot 17 & 18 Con 9 Morris
14) Minutes
The following minutes are available for review:
1. Huron County Farm and Home Safety
2. Wingham & Area Health Professionals Recruitment Committee
3. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
15) Other Business:
1. Establishment of a Economic Development Committee with North Huron:
This item will be deferred until after closed.
2. County Organizational Review
meeting- January 30th - Neil Warwick and Jamie
Heffer, also wish to attend.
3. There was no other business to present.
16) Additions to the agenda for the next meeting:
1. There was no other business to add to the agenda for the next or any following Meeting.
Keith Roulston and Jackie Riggs left the meeting.
17) Closed Session:
1. 2 items of a Confidential Matter on security of property
2. Report on Staff Performance Reviews
3. Confidential discussion on the meeting with North Huron – January 23, 2012
4. Issue to be presented by Dave Baker, concerning an identifiable individual
1.1 Enter into Closed Session: 9:55 pm
Motion: 47-2012 Moved by Jamie Heffer Seconded by Jason Breckenridge
“That the Council adjourn the Public Session of Council and enter into a Closed
to the Public
Session for a matter pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2) (b)
confidential matter
concerning an identifiable individual and (2) (a) security of property;”
Disposition Carried
Break:
The council took a short break.
1.2 Adjourn the Closed Session: 11:40 pm
Motion: 48-2012 Moved by Neil Warwick Seconded by Jason Breckenridge
“That the Council adjourn the Closed to the public session and re-enter regular
open
session of council.”
Disposition Carried
1.3 Report to the Public from Closed Session.
1. Council discussed confidential issues concerning Identifiable Individuals.
2. Press Release – Fire Service:
Motion: 49-2012 Moved by John Smuck Seconded by Jamie Heffer
“That the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry approve the Press
Release, titled
‘Improved Fire Service planned for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry’.”
Disposition Carried
3.
Comprehensive Review:
The comprehensive review decision will be made at the next
meeting, following further information.
4.
Economic Development Committee: The Council will give further
consideration to
this issue, following review of the comprehensive review information.
18) By-law 13- 2012 Confirming by-law
Motion: 50-2012 Moved by Jason Breckenridge Seconded by Jamie McCallum
"That By-law No. 13 -2012 be passed as given
first, second, third and final readings, being a
by-law to Confirm the actions of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry for the
meeting January 24, 2012."
Disposition Carried
19) Adjournment:
Motion: 51-2012 Moved by John Smuck Seconded by Neil Warwick
"That the meeting be adjourned at
11:45 pm. and this is deemed to be an ‘over
4 hour’
meeting."
Disposition Carried
Mayor, Paul Gowing
Clerk, Nancy Michie