The Tweed Record

Council Meeting

September 22, 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 (22 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the September 9, 2020 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Staff Reports from the CAO/Treasurer as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Staff Report from the Public Works Supervisor as presented; And further, that Council approve the repair of the rubber roof at the Stoco Shop by French Bros. at the quoted cost of $6,113.37 plus HST; And further, that the cost overrun of approx. $3,300.00 be funded from the Municipal Building Reserve.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to provide to Enbridge Gas the names of non-profit or charitable organizations located in the Municipality of Tweed who require support due to COVID-19.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to obtain additional wildlife crossing signs to promote increased awareness on Flinton Road.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Steven Switzer to extend the maintained portion of Reavie Lane another 45 metres (approx. 147 feet) to allow for a severance by John Spray be approved.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 428 to hold a private Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph in Tweed Memorial Park on November 11, 2020 be approved subject to strict adherence to Provincial and Public Health COVID-19 guidelines.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council defer discussion of a new By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking in the Municipality of Tweed to the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Resolution from Loyalist Township to request the Ministry of Transportation to consider ferries as part of the local transit system for
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Lost
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence - Information be received and filed.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 6:29 p.m.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the September 22,2020 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Document Digitization Report dated September 2020 as presented by MNP LLP; And further, that the Document Digitization Report be approved as presented; And further, that the Document Digitization Report be posted on the municipal website.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Accounts be approved for payment as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Variance Analysis to Budget Report as as September 17, 2020 as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Building Permits Report for August 2020 as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2020-49 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 22nd day of September, 2020.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to respond to the proposed amendments to the Environmental Assessment Program as directed by Council.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to monitor the provincial and health unit guidelines relating to Halloween festivities and provide a recommendation for Council at the October 14, 2020 Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking in the Municipality of Tweed for passing at the October 14, 2020 Council Meeting; And further, that notice of the passing of the By-law be given in accordance with Notice By-law No. 2003-01.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Resolution from Wollaston Township to request the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing to undertake a review of the Municipal Elections Act be supported.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2020-50 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 22nd day of September, 2020.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried

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