The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

February 13, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): Pam Beach, Bruce Garrod, Zed Pickering, Willie Popp, Gordon Shreeve, Todd Snooks

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

Declared interests

Councillor Beachwith respect to agenda item nos

What was decided (35 motions)

29 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support Ken Eyre's request to reside in the existing home at 3940 Concession 4 while his new home is being built; AND THAT Mr. Eyre entering into an Agreement with the Township of Uxbridge; AND THAT Mr. Eyre provide a security deposit in the amount of $50,000.00.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge refer the request of the Bonner Boys Service Club to use the Arena ice pads and Community Hall to host their annual fundraising hockey tournament on April 23, 2023 at no charge to staff to come back with a recommendation report including existing audited financial statements.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge refer the request of the Uxbridge Farmers' Market Board to remain at Herrema Fields for the 2023 season to staff to come back with a recommendation report.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that staff work with Stony Smith and bring back a recommendation report regarding a Site Alteration Agreement with respect to fill brought onto his property at 800 Uxbridge/Pickering Townline.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of January 9, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT the minutes of the special meeting of Council of January 19, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT the minutes of the special meeting of Council of February 2, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT correspondence item nos. 8.1 to 8.6 be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence item nos. 8.7 to 8.10 inclusive regarding p roposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application - ZBA 2012-08/SUB 2012-1/S-U-2012-01, China Canada be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
Files: ZBA 2012
THAT correspondence item nos. 8.13 and 8.14 from Marlene Riddell regarding p roposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application - ZBA 2012-08/SUB 2012-1/S-U-2012-01, China Canada be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
Files: ZBA 2012
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the request of Michelle Baker, Run for the Diamond Coordinator to host Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary's "Run for the Diamond" at Elgin Park on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the request of Michelle Baker, Run for the Diamond Coordinator for exclusive use of a portion of Elgin Park to host the Uxbridge Auxiliary's "Run for the Diamond" on June 25, 2023; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Referred
THAT the Public Planning Committee meeting minutes of September 12, 2022 - China Canada be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Public Planning Committee meeting minutes of September 12, 2022 - Larkin + Land Use Planners (181 Toronto Street S.) be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of January 16, 2023 be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of February 6, 2023 be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge waive the Rules of Procedure to allow the addition of a petition regarding the p roposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application - ZBA 2012-08/SUB 2012-1/S-U-2012-01, China Canada to the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Shreeve, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
Files: ZBA 2012
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive a petition regarding p roposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application - ZBA 2012-08/SUB 2012-1/S-U-2012-01, China Canada for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Shreeve, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Referred
Files: ZBA 2012
THAT Report CAO-04/23, as amended, Manager of Agriculture and Rural Economic Development, Region of Durham, be received as information; THAT Council authorize the submission of an application on behalf of the Township of Uxbridge to the RED program under the Economic Competitiveness and Diversity Stream for a Downtown Revitalization project; AND THAT Council approve the estimated budget for this project in the amount of $68,000 and that this project, subject to Provincial approval, be funded through a $34,000 grant from the RED Program, $8,000 from the Region of Durham (Economic Development and Tourism Division), $1,000 from the BIA and $20,000 from the Downtown Revitalization Reserve; add $5,000 for the Farmers market AND THAT should the Township not be successful in its RED application, the scope and timing for this project will be reviewed and put forth for consideration for the 2024 budget.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Addendum Report DS 6/23 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay, Shiomi, Howson, regarding China Canada Jing Bei Xin Min International Co. Ltd. – Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications - Part Lot 25, Concession 3, Township of Uxbridge (309 Zephyr Road) dated February 13, 2023 be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment Application by China Canada Jing Bei Xin Min International Co. Ltd., Part Lot 25, Concession 3, Township of Uxbridge (309 Zephyr Road); AND THAT Council adopt the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment which will establish specific zones for the residential development and the nitrate dilution block in accordance with the recommendations of the Township; AND THAT Council recommend to the Region of Durham the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval with respect to Plan of Subdivision/Plan of Condominium, Region of Durham File No.S-U-2012-01 and Township File No. SUB 2012-1.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-020 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2023-020 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 Pickering
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2023-016 to 2023-019 and 2023-021 to 2023-022 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2023-016 to 2023-019 and 2023-021 to 2023-022 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 Pickering
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 1:30 p.m. to discuss the following matters: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from In-camera at 2:57 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report CL-03/23 as amended of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the appointment of the recommended applicants to the Boards and Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of February 13, 2023 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2023-023 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 Pickering
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support Ken Eyre's request to reside in the existing home at 3940 Concession 4 while his new home is being built; AND THAT Mr. Eyre enter into an Agreement with the Township of Uxbridge; 4 AND THAT Mr. Eyre provide a security deposit in the amount of $50,000.00.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge refer the request of the Bonner Boys Service Club to use the Arena ice pads and Community Hall to host their annual fundraising hockey tournament on April 23, 2023 at no charge to staff to come back with a recommendation report including their most recent audited financial statements.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence item nos. 8.13 and 8.14 from Marlene Riddle regarding proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application - ZBA 2012-08/SUB 2012-1/S-U-2012-01, China Canada be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the request of Michelle Baker, Run for the Diamond Coordinator for exclusive use of a portion of Elgin Park to host the Uxbridge Auxiliary's "Run for the Diamond" on June 25, 2023 so that no other large events can take place at the same time; AND THAT the public still be permitted access to the park during the event; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Referred
9 THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of February 6, 2023 be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT Report CAO-04/23, as amended, of Stacey Jibb, Manager of Agriculture and Rural Economic Development, Region of Durham, be received as information; THAT Council authorize the submission of an application on behalf of the Township of Uxbridge to the RED program under the Economic Competitiveness and Diversity Stream for a Downtown Revitalization project; AND THAT Council approve the estimated budget for this project in the amount of $68,000 and that this project, subject to Provincial 10 approval, be funded through a $34,000 grant from the RED Program, $8,000 from the Region of Durham (Economic Development and Tourism Division), $1,000 from the BIA and $20,000 from the Downtown Revitalization Reserve and $5,000 from the Farmers market; AND THAT should the Township not be successful in its RED application, the scope and timing for this project will be reviewed and put forth for consideration for the 2024 budget.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried

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