The Tweed Record

Council Meeting

June 23, 2020

Who was there

Present (3): Jamie DeMarsh, Jim Flieler, Jacob Palmateer

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 (23 motions)

23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go into a Closed Meeting at 4:33 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to consider the following matter: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go out of the Closed Meeting at 4:57 p.m. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes for the June 10, 2020 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures as at June 17, 2020 be accepted as presented. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Staff Reports be received as presented. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the hiring of three additional staff to allow for the opening of the splash pad at $18.04/hr. for sanitizing and supervision of the use of the facility as per Public Health guidelines; And further, that the Mayor and CAO/Treasurer be authorized to hire an additional person, if necessary due to scheduling issues; And further, that the splash pad open only when all COVID-19 guidelines can be accommodated safely; And further, that the splash pad will only be open until Labour Day 2020. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Option #4 as provided in the Fire Chief's report to re-tender the Fire Hall renovation project in 2021 Budget with consideration to adjusting the scope of work to reduce the cost of the project. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Payment Certificate #1 to Beam Construction in the amount of $347,436.10 HST included for the replacement of Boundary Bridge on Hawkins Bay Road. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award Tender 2020-09 Janitorial Services to The Harlow Service for a 3 year contract beginning August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2023 at a price of $10,923.48 plus HST for year 1, $11,251.19 plus HST for year 2 and $11,588.72 plus HST for year 3. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award the Document Digitization and Retention By-law Review to MNP at a price of $20,000 plus HST. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee Reports be received as presented. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2020-36 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 23rd day of June, 2020. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve participation in Quinte Conservation's Trust the Tap campaign to acknowledge all of the advancements in municipal water treatment and delivery that have taken place since the Walkerton tragedy 20 years ago. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the preparation of a By-law to remove the holding provision on the property known as Plan 284 Pt Blk 59 RP 21R20247 Pt Part 2. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Notice of Certification for the Bell Mobility Class Action. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council has no objection to the Tweed Legion Branch 428 increasing the size of their patio or adding a new patio as per amended Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act once they are again permitted to welcome patrons on-site and until January 1, 2021, provided that all other applicable requirements of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario are met as well as all COVID-19 Public Health guidelines. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and CAO/Treasurer be authorized to provide letters of no objection to those businesses who make the request in writing, provided they have adequate space for a patio and are prepared to adhere to Public Health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request for support from the Town of Orangeville be supported. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request for support from Grey County be supported. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request for support from the Township of Lake of Bays be supported. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescind Resolution No. 229 from the June 10, 2020 Regular Meeting. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Resolution from the City of Brantford for March 17 to be proclaimed as Essential Workers Day in the Municipality of Tweed be supported. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2020-37 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 23rd day of June, 2020. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried

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