The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

October 28, 2019

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 (30 motions)

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

THAT Council approve in principle the request by Ricky Brooks, BWG Events Group, to host Rib Fest in Elgin Park on June 5-7, 2020; AND THAT staff be directed to work with Mr. Brooks and to bring back a detailed report to Council regarding event logistics.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Council approve the allocation of $3,000 from the Rural Hall Reserve Fund for the construction of a gazebo at Zephyr Parkette; AND THAT staff be directed to work with the Zephyr Hall Board and Zephyr Community Association to determine location of the gazebo and specific requirements for construction.
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Council support in principle, the proposed installation of six "tiny galleries" in the Downtown Core; AND THAT the Arts and Visual Enhancement Committee be directed to work with Public Works staff and the Business Improvement Area (BIA) to find appropriate locations for the public art displays; AND THAT the request for funding be
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of September 23, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the Regional Government Review findings for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from West Elgin regarding proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Town of Ingersoll regarding support for the continuation of Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Programs of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Town of Springwater regarding Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Levy for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge endorse the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of October 7, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge endorse the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of October 21, 2019, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive Report DS-71/19 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson for information; AND THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment Application by John Low for a Second Dwelling Use in an Existing Accessory Building, 12699 Regional Road 1, Part of Lot 24, Concession 7, Township of Uxbridge; AND THAT Council adopt the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment upon execution of a development agreement with the Township or a Land Titles Agreement with the Region of Durham, to the Region’s satisfaction, with respect to a warning clause related to noise levels related to Regional Road 1.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DS-72/19 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician be received for information; AND THAT Council hereby approve the building elevations for 37B Young Street; AND THAT staff be directed to work with the applicants to ensure the Birch Tree located at the front of the property be fenced off and protected during construction.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive Report RC-11/19, as amended, of Amanda Ferraro, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct Staff to apply for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - Community, Culture and Recreation Stream – Multi-Purpose Category up to $28,500,000 in 2023 dollars, as the estimated Project cost of a 6 lane, 25 meter pool, a therapy pool and a multi-purpose space of approximately 26,500 sf on the site of the Fields of Uxbridge; THAT Council approve the funding for the $28,500,000 Project in the ICIP application as follows: the maximum Federal grant of 40% which is $11,400,000, the maximum Provincial grant of 33.33% which is $9,499,050; and the Township’s share of the funds of $7,600,950, would be funded by DCs of $4,100,000, New Aquatic Center Levies of $700,000 ($100,000 in 2020, $150,000 in 2021, $200,000 in 2022 and $250,000 in 2023), fundraising $500,950, proceeds from sale of land $500,000 and debentures of $1,800,000; AND THAT Council approve, subject to the Township being successful with the ICIP grant, the proposed timelines of commencing the design and engineering phase in 2021 and the construction phase in 2023/2024; AND THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to request the Region to issue debentures in an amount not to exceed the maximum of $1.8 million over a period of not to exceed 25 years for the Project (note the actual amount, term and interest rate will be finalized at a future date and another rep
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2019-146 to 2019-156 and same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2019-146 to 2019-156 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge lift the Petition regarding the proposed Telecommunication Tower in Leaskdale from the table.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Petition regarding the proposed Telecommunication Tower in Leaskdale for information; AND THAT Council request that a letter be sent from CRINS to Leaskdale residents providing them with the contact information for Industry Canada.
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge table the matter of security systems for the Sandford, Zephyr and Goodwood Halls until the November 25, 2019 Council meeting; AND THAT Councillor Ruona be directed to work with staff to bring back a joint report regarding the matter.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Ruona
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 9:45 PM to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Council rise from the 'In-Camera' session with no progress to report (9:51 PM).
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2019-157 being by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of Council of October 28, 2019 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2019-157 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
The Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Town of the Blue Mountains regarding Integrity Commission Matters for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive correspondence from the Town of Ingersoll regarding support for the 7 continuation of Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Programs of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
8 THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive Report DS- 71/19 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson for information; AND THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment Application by John Low for a Second Dwelling Use in an Existing Accessory Building, 12699 Regional Road 1, Part of Lot 24, Concession 7, Township of Uxbridge; AND THAT Council adopt the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment upon execution of a development agreement with the Township or a Land Titles Agreement with the Region of Durham, to the Region’s satisfaction, with respect to a warning clause related to noise levels related to Regional Road 1.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive Report RC- 11/19, as amended, of Amanda Ferraro, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct Staff to apply for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - Community, Culture and Recreation Stream – Multi-Purpose Category up to $28,500,000 in 2023 dollars, as the estimated Project cost of a 6 lane, 25 meter pool, a therapy pool and a multi-purpose space of approximately 26,500 sf on the site of the Fields of Uxbridge; THAT Council approve the funding for the $28,500,000 Project in the ICIP application as follows: 9  the maximum Federal grant of 40% which is $11,400,000,  the maximum Provincial grant of 33.33% which is $9,499,050; and  the Township’s share of the funds of $7,600,950, would be funded by DCs of $4,100,000, New Aquatic Center Levies of $700,000 ($100,000 in 2020, $150,000 in 2021, $200,000 in 2022 and $250,000 in 2023), fundraising $500,950, proceeds from sale of land $500,000 and debentures of $1,800,000; AND THAT Council approve, subject to the Township being successful with the ICIP grant, the proposed timelines of commencing the design and engineering phase in 2021 and the construction phase in 2023/2024; AND THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to request the Region to issue debentures in an amount not to exceed the maximum of $1.8 million over a period of not to exceed 25 years for the Project (note the actual amount, term and interest rate will be finalized at a future date and an
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
10 THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2019-146 to 2019-156 and same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
12 THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge lift the Petition regarding the proposed Telecommunication Tower in Leaskdale from the table.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
The Council of the Township of Uxbridge lift the matter of Security Cameras at the Township Halls from the table.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
13 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 9:45 PM to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried

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