The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

March 28, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): Dave Barton, Pam Beach, Bruce Garrod, Willie Popp, Todd Snooks

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (27 motions)

26 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Report CAO-06/22 of Judy Risebrough, Project Manager be brought forward for consideraton.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the presentation by Judy Risebrough, Project Manager on the Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan and Action Plan for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT Report CAO-06/22 of Judy Risebrough, Project Manager, be received for information: AND THAT the Uxbridge Downtown Revitalization Project Report, including the Strategic Plan and Action Plan be approved as presented; AND THAT the Communication Plan be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of March 28, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Envision Durham - Growth Management Study - Release of Alternative Land Need Scenarios Assessment Summary (Report #2022-INFO-19) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding re 2022 West Nile Virus Vector Control Plan be received for information; AND THAT staff provide the Region of Durham with an authorization letter, for larvicide application in the Township of Uxbridge on municipal property, private property, and property under the jurisdiction of other government authorities.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Regulatory and Policy Proposals (Phase 2) under the Conservations Authorities Act, Report #2022-INFO-22 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury regarding Federal Support for Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the request of Erin Bogardis, Barton Farms Egg Hunt to host an Easter Egg Hunt on April 23, 2022 at Herrema Fields from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of March 7, 2022 be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of March 21, 2022 be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report CAO-05/22 of Kristi Honey, CAO, be received for information; AND THAT the state of emergency declared under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O., 1990 c. E.9 and the Township of Uxbridge Emergency Management Plan adopted pursuant to By-law No 2021-167, including the implementation of all of the delegated functions set out, be terminated; AND THAT the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) be informed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report PWO-25/22, as amended, of Karen Ryl, Facility Booking Clerk, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, the road closure of Victoria St. between Brock Street and King Street West, with the understanding that staff will work with Springtide Music Festival to the ensure proper process is followed; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, a sign bylaw exemption to erect road-side signs and storefront banners throughout the Township, with the understanding that staff will work with Springtide Music Festival to the ensure proper process is followed; AND THAT Council approve a one-time exemption for 2022 to the requirement of using StarTicketing as the ticket seller for Springtide Music Festival events taking place in the Uxbridge Music Hall; AND THAT Council agree to uphold the Music Hall Improvement Fund policy of $2.00/ticket/person for Springtide Music Festival events taking place in the Uxbridge Music Hall; AND THAT Council require Springtide Music Festival to pay the Music Hall production fee of $1,700 plus tax and $192.00 plus tax for Technician to run sound and lighting system if required. AND THAT staff work with event coordinators regarding the use of the Township's Tourism Trailer.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Report DS-12/22 of Michael Klose, Acting Chief Building Official, be received for information; AND THAT Any Restaurant owner may apply for a Temporary Patio for the 2022 patio season free of any temporary patio application fees; AND THAT successful applicants that meet all the required regulations be granted a temporary patio in 2022 provided that the Building and Fire Departments, and any other Authority, are satisfied; AND THAT Development Services Staff investigate application processes or site plan approvals for seasonal temporary patios beyond the 2022 patio season.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report TR-06/22 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, regarding Statement of Remuner ation and Expenses of Council, Members of the Committee of Adjustment and Members of the Property Standards Committee for the year ended December 31, 20 21 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2022-021 to 2022-035 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2022-021 to 2022-035 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principal, a car seat clinic at the Uxbridge Arena on either May 7 or 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; AND THAT staff work with event coordinators on logistics; AND THAT attempts be made to host the event in April 2022.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 12:19 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board Employees A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Council rise from In-camera at 1:27 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that an application be commenced before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking an injunction and other ancillary relief to prevent the ongoing and unlawful deposit of contaminated fill at a property municipally known as 4850 Highway 47, Uxbridge.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2022-036, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of March 28, 2022 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2022-036 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Report CAO-06/22 of Judy Risebrough, Project Manager be brought forward for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding re 2022 West Nile Virus Vector Control Plan be received for information; AND THAT Council support Region of Durham’s request to apply larvicide in the Township of Uxbridge on municipal property, private property, and property under the jurisdiction of other government authorities in order to ensure that the permit requirements of the MECP are met and that the Region’s larvicide program can take place a scheduled.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the request of Erin Bogardis, Barton Farms Egg Hunt to host an Easter Egg Hunt on April 23, 2022 at Herrema Fields from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; AND THAT staff be directed to work with event co-ordinators regarding logistics.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, a car seat clinic at the Uxbridge Arena on either May 7 or 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; AND THAT staff work with event coordinators on logistics. AND THAT attempts be made to host the event in April 2022.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried

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