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Council Meeting
April 14, 2021
What was decided (40 motions)
37 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 14, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2020 Council remuneration statement as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the COVID update report on costs incurred as at April 7, 2021.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the update report on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2021 first quarter capital update report as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the quarterly reserves and reserve fund report as at March 31, 2021 as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to draft a by-law to approve the Draft Investment Policy incorporating the following changes: 1. Review and update of Policy to be completed every two years instead of every four years. 2. Section 8.2.1. to be amended to read "as requested by Council".
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Accounts be approved for payment as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the implementation of cashless payment at the Stoco WDS effective September 1, 2021. For Against Abstain Results 0 0 0
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Public Works Department Activities update as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Public Works staff to work four ten hour shifts as recommended.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the transfer of $66,670.94 from the Marlbank Road project to the Napanee Road project for the installation of a section of steel guard rail.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the CIP Application of The Tweed News for façade improvement up to $5,000.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development Department Update as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the quote from CIMCO in the amount of $110,000 plus HST for the Tweed Arena condenser replacement.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Parks and Recreation Department Update as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the February 2021 and March 2021 By-law Enforcement Reports as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Application B5/21 with the following conditions: 1. All realty taxes are paid in full. 2. That the benefitting parcel be rezoned from Rural Residential to Rural.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL receive the general update from the Committee of Adjustment/Planning as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-10 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of April, 2021. For Against Abstain B. Treanor X J. DeMarsh X J. Palmateer X J. Flieler X Results 3 1 0
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-22 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of April, 2021.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-24 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of April, 2021.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-25 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of April, 2021.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Vu and Hang Nguyen to close the municipal road allowance between Lots 36 and 37, Concession 1, Hungerford be approved; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to commence the process of closing the municipal road allowance in accordance with the policy and procedures outlined in By-law No. 2016-45. For Against Abstain B. Treanor X J. DeMarsh X J. Palmateer X J. Flieler X Results 1 3 0
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Wastewater Lagoon Annual Report for 2020; AND FURTHER, that the Report be made available to the public on the municipal website and advertised in the municipal news column.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting be extended beyond the 1:00 p.m. end time in accordance with Procedural By-law No. 2020-49.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request to connect the wastewater system of Beachwood Hollow Resort to the municipal sanitary sewer system; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize to staff to draft an agreement to be registered on title regarding the future responsibilities for the added infrastructure and confirming that all costs shall be borne by the property owner.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Jennet Honey to advertise in the Destination Comfort Country booklet with a XX-size advertisement at a cost of $XX.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the requests from the Tweed Agricultural Society in support of the 2021 Tweed Fair as presented; AND FURTHER, that public health and provincial guidelines related to the pandemic be strictly followed.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council not approve the request of Taylor Brown to cancel the parking ticket issued March 18, 2021.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to provide Council's comments to the Health Canada Cannabis Consultation by May 7, 2021.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Three Oaks Foundation Oak Tree Fundraiser by purchasing five trees at a cost of $20.00 each to be planted in the Municipality of Tweed; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to promote the Oak Tree Fundraiser on social media, on the municipal website, and in the municipal news column
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the placing of advertisements in the 2022 Calendar in support of the Tweed & Area Historical Society at the discretion of the Community Development Manager.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal to urge the Province to reverse its decision to close the Ontario Fire College or provide direct financial support to municipalities to offset the increased training costs of providing provincially mandated firefighting services.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Kingsville to oppose the adoption of any by-laws restricting the possession and transportation of legally obtained handguns.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Cochrane to request that the Province reverse their decision to close the youth justice facility in Cochrane, known as MeeQuam Youth Residence, as these vulnerable children need to be as close as possible to their families and communities.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Caledon to endorse the 988 crisis line initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Minutes of the March 23, 2021 Meeting of the Marlbank Beautification Committee as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Minutes of the March 17, 2021 Meeting of the Actinolite Beautification Committee as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2021-26 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of April, 2021.