The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

January 13, 2020

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 (39 motions)

34 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the request from Steve Malcolm, Uxbridge Clays to host the 2020 Skeet Championship Event at the property located at 5700 Concession Road 4 on July 3rd, July 4th and July 5th, 2020; AND THAT Council approve the exemption outside the current Agreement to allow the hours of operation for the event to be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3rd, 2020, Saturday, July 4th, 2020 and Sunday, July 5th, 2020; AND THAT in lieu of hosting the 2020 Skeet Championship Event at the location, two Wednesday shooting days would finish shooting at 5:00 p.m. instead of the current 8:00 p.m.; AND THAT Uxbridge Clays provide notification to the neighbours of the change and details of the 2020 Skeet Championship Event timeline.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the recommendation from Karen Russel and Robert Brown, members of the Uxbridge Climate Action Group to form a new committee of council called the Climate Adaption and Transition Committee of Council
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of The Township of Uxbridge approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of December 9, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the Council of The Township of Uxbridge approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of December 12, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding the proposed amendment to the Record of Site Condition Regulation related to Ground Water Sampling, for information; AND THAT that the matter be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding the Authorization to Initiate a Comprehensive Review for the Design of a Proposed Community Improvement Plan for Durham Region, for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Pedestrian Crossing for Concession 3 at Goodwood Road and Concession 3 at Regional Highway 47, for information; AND THAT the matter be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Tabled
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Monitoring Growth Trends, for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DS 01/20 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. be received for information; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge recommend to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee deferral of consideration of Application LD 012/2020 until additional information is submitted to the Township with respect to the proposed development of the severed lot; AND THAT how the proposed development will address the criteria in the Township’s Official Plan including provision of information related to stormwater management and grading.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the City of Oshawa regarding Envision Durham - Transportation System Discussion paper, for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the City of Oshawa regarding Combating Climate Change, for information; AND THAT correspondence be forwarded to the Climate Adaptation and Transition Committee for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the recommendation from the City of Stratford requesting the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks give clear direction regarding what is considered mandatory or non-mandatory and how programs will be funded; AND THAT Councillor Highet work with staff to bring forward a resolution on the matter.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from AECOM Canada Ltd. regarding Uxbridge Industrial Phase 2 Subdivision and the assumption of services, for information; AND THAT the matter be
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Highet
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the request from Chas Harding, Interim Executive Director, Precious Minds Support Services regarding the additional year extension of their Lease Agreement for storage space in Pad 2 (Uxbridge Arena).
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Vanessa Morgan, National Coordinator, Cam's Kids Foundation regarding the Annual 'Cam's Cup' Outdoor Fundraising Pond Hockey Tournament held on Elgin Pond on Saturday, February 8th, 2020, for information; AND THAT Vanessa Morgan be requested to provide a delegation outlining further details of the event and to provide an update on the Cam's Kids Foundation efforts.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Dave Miller regarding the proposal for an increased speed limit on Concession Road 6 between Highway 47 and Regional Road 21, for information; AND THAT the matter be forwarded to the Speed Control and Traffic Calming Committee for consideration; AND THAT the Speed Control and Traffic Calming Committee provide a response to Mr. David Miller of additional findings on the increased speed limit matter.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Melanie Luukkonen regarding parking concerns at Scott Central Public School on Sandford Road, for information; AND THAT Council request that Ward Councillor, Gary Ruona and Uxbridge By-law Department schedule a meeting with the Principal of the Scott Central Public School to find a safe solution for drop-off and pick-up locations.
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Sonya Kehoe and Nicole Hopkins, WE Uxbridge regarding the WE Walk for Water Fundraising event to be held at Elgin Park on Saturday, May 23, 2020, for information; AND THAT item be
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Peter Hvidsten and families, for information; AND THAT the request be honoured to move Per Hvidsten after the Canadian Veteran's names on the current list; AND THAT a thank-you letter be sent to Gerri-Lynn O'Connor and Peter Hvidsten and families.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Street Name Reservation Request for the Township of Uxbridge, for information; AND THAT the matter be
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Tabled
THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge request the removal of the name Per Hvidsten from the Evendale Subdivision Development but to have the name remain on the list of Veteran's Street Names for Uxbridge.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Helen and John McKenna regarding snow removal concerns in the Barton Farms Subdivision on Cosmos Avenue, for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from a concerned Uxbridge Resident regarding the request to have the speed limit reduced from 50km to 40km on Bolton Drive, for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Lynne Miller regarding the Application for Site Plan Approval for Miller Paving Limited (Boyington Pit), for information; AND THAT the item of correspondence be forwarded to the Miller Paving Limited File SPD 2019-04.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Jill Garrard, Chair, Uxbridge Moraine Aggregate Land-use Association regarding the Application for Site Plan Approval at the Miller Paving Limited (Boyington Pit), for information; AND THAT the item of correspondence be forwarded to the Miller Paving Limited File SPD 2019-04.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Green Durham Association regarding the Application for Site Plan Approval at the Miller Paving Limited (Boyington Pit), for information; AND THAT the item of correspondence be forwarded to the Miller Paving Limited File SPD 2019-04.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from Ontario Soil Regulation Task Force regarding application for Site Plan approval for Part Lot 18, Concession 7, 4419 Concession 7, Uxbridge - Miller Paving Limited (Boyington Pit) be received for information; AND THAT the item of correspondence be forwarded to the Miller Paving Limited File SPD 2019-04.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from Colin Burpee of Miller Paving regarding Miller Paving's position regarding recycled asphalt shingles with respect to their application for Site Plan Approval, Part Lot 18, Concession 7, 4419 Concession 7, Uxbridge - Miller Paving Limited (Boyington Pit) be received for information; AND THAT the item of correspondence be forwarded to the Miller Paving Limited File SPD 2019-04.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report BL-01/20 be received for information; AND THAT Schedule II of By-law #2013-184, as amended be amended to remove the prohibition of parking on the West side of Forsythe Avenue AND THAT Public Works and operations be directed to remove the prohibited signage on the West side of Forsythe Avenue and install and maintain the appropriate prohibited parking signage on the East side of Forsythe Avenue AND THAT Ward Councillor Popp follow up with the resident.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report CL-02/20 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT no Township representative be appointed to the Duffin Creek WPCP Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2020-001 to 2020-006 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2020-001 to 2020-006 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Garrod
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 1:45 p.m. to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2020-007, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of January 13, 2020 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2020-007 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding the Authorization to Initiate a Comprehensive Review for the Design of a 8 Proposed Community Improvement Plan for Durham Region, for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from Helen and John McKenna regarding snow 13 removal concerns in the Barton Farms Subdivision on Cosmos Avenue, for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, 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 1:45 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality  Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from ‘In Camera’ at 2:40 p.m. with nothing to report.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried

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