The Tweed Record

Council Meeting

October 14, 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 (21 motions)

19 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the October 14, 2020 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the purchase of 6 Lifepak CR2 Defibrillators at a total cost of $9,996.00 to replace our aging and expiring AED's as budgeted.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Change Order #1 for work changes to the Lagoon Blower Building for the quoted cost of $1,762.00 HST included.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve payment for the hydro design and hydro pole and line relocation for our lagoon expansion project at the quoted cost of $35,327.17 HST included.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development/Parks and Recreation Staff Reports as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the recommendation that the Municipality not bill businesses for Arena advertising for the 2020-21 season.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the relocation of speed signs fastened to the sign structure in the north and south beds to a separate post.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve a stationary Santa Claus Night Parade at the Tweed Fairgrounds on December 5, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; And further, that Council approve $1,000.00 to purchase additional Christmas lights and inflatable decorations; And further, that the Municipality apply for up to $20,000.00 for the reconnect festival and event program delivered by the Province of Ontario.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Fire Chief's Staff Report as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the September 2020 Animal Control Report as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Committee Reports from the Committee of Adjustment/Planning as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Severance Application B66/20 with the following conditions: i. All realty taxes are paid in full. ii. Parkland fee is paid in the amount of $750.00. iii. Road widening as required along the severed lot to conform to 33 feet from the centerline of the travelled roadway - Martin Rd. iv. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lots and with proper roadside ditching and drainage.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council send a letter to the applicants of ZA9/20 (53 Bridgewater Rd.) stating that the Planning Committee supports the application in principle, based on the information presented in the application. The letter will aid the applicant as they access affordable housing funding opportunities during the rebuild process.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2020-52 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of October, 2020.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Brian and Liz Van Dijk to extend the Building Permits issued for 993
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Lost
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Farnsworth Construction Ltd. for a full refund of Building Permit Fees for the property at 2360 Crookston Rd.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to apply for financial assistance under Phase 2 of the Safe Restart Agreement to address COVID-19 pressures in 2020.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to obtain an opinion from our insurance company on the wording that McDougall Insurance has requested to be added to the Snow Plowing Contracts with Larry Palmateer.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the Resolution of the Township of North Glengarry to urge the Province to allow capital expenditures under the Safe Restart Agreement.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the Resolution of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood to request a governing body in cannabis production.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2020-53 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of October, 2020.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried

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