The Tweed Record

Council Meeting

July 28, 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 (38 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 28, 2020 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move into the Closed Meeting at 5:11 p.m.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move out of the Closed Meeting at 5:35 p.m.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes for the June 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting and the June 30, 2020 Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the audit presentation as provided by Baker Tilly KDN LLP; And further, that the 2019 draft Financial Statements be approved as presented; And further, that the two members of Council are authorized to sign the audit reporting letter; And further, that the CAO/Treasurer and the Clerk/Deputy Treasurer are authorized to sign the management representation letter.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Accounts be approved for payment as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Variance to Budget Report as at July 22, 2020 be accepted as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Staff Reports be received as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award the Outdoor Fitness Equipment Shelter RFQ to Jack Robinson Construction for the amount of $74,000 plus HST; And further, that the shortfall remain as unfinanced in the 2020 Budget.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the purchase of a new Kubota mower from Anderson Equipment Sales for the amount of $13,890.36 plus HST.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve DBA Sport Court Ontario to supply and install Sport Court Power Game Surfacing in the amount of $29,444.00 plus HST at the Marlbank Dome.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes staff to interview individuals for casual work with the Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to draft an amendment to By- law No. 2003-08, a By-law to regulate traffic and parking, to include Moneymore Road between Napanee Road and Meeks Road as a no parking zone; And further, that the draft amendment to the By-law be appropriately advertised according to our minimum required notice by-law. Recorded For Against Abstain J. Albert X B. Treanor X J. DeMarsh X J. Flieler X J. Palmateer X Results 1 4 0
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve a continuation of the Regular Meeting beyond the 9:00 p.m. end time in accordance with By-law No. 2019-45.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve 2021 Budget Meeting dates to be September 29, 2020; October 6, 2020; and October 19, 2020; And further, that these budget dates be advertised appropriately.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award Tender 2020-10 Curbside Garbage Collection Contract to SusGlobal Energy Belleville Ltd. for a 3 year contract beginning August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2023 at a price of $36,432.86 plus HST for year 1, $37,841.66 plus HST for year 2 and $38,598.47 plus HST for year 3.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Payment Certificate #2 to Beam Construction in the amount of $497,704.55 with H.S.T. included.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the hiring of Mike Prevost to fill the position of Permanent Part-time Waste Site Employee.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the hiring of Ed Prevost to fill the position of Casual on call Part-time Waste Site Employee.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee/Board Reports be received as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-laws be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 28th day of July, 2020: By-law No. 2020-38, By-law No. 2020-39, By-law No. 2020-40, By-law No. 2020-41, By-law No. 2020-42, By-law No. 2020-43.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the passing of By-law No. 2020-44 be
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the letter of concern from Leo Fobert regarding visibility at the intersection of College St. and River St.; And further, that staff be authorized to provide a written response to the concern.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare an amendment to By-law No. 2017-16 to permit two new additional types of off-road vehicles, being off-road motorcycles and extreme terrain vehicles, to be operated on municipal highways within the Municipality of Tweed.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Justin Cassidy to do some exploratory work and hand excavating on the former waste site on Genereaux Road be denied.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from the Tweed Lions Club to place a memorial bench for Club President Bill McMurtry in Tweed Memorial Park be approved; And further, that the request to purchase two additional benches for placement facing the lake be approved; And further, that Council authorize staff to send a letter of appreciation to the Tweed Lions Club for their donation to further enhance the enjoyment of Tweed Memorial Park.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from the Tweed Hungerford Agricultural Society to use the Fairgrounds property for the 4th Annual Tweed Harvest Festival from September 25-27, 2020 be approved; And further, that the use of the Community Centre parking lot be approved if it is not being used by the Municipality of Tweed; And further, that permission is granted only if the event can be conducted safely in compliance with the current Health Unit guidelines in place at the time of the event.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Notice of Application for 2021 gas rates from Enbridge Gas Inc., along with supporting documentation, be received and filed.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Ontario Barn Preservation for consideration of adjustments to planning policies relating to the conservation of barns of cultural heritage significance in Ontario be received and filed.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the letter of concern from Janis Goodmurphy relating to the lack of open public washrooms during COVID- 19; And further, that staff be authorized to provide a written response to the concern.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Mayor to provide a letter of support for the application by Potter Settlement Artisan Wines Inc. for the Canadian Emergency Processing Fund Grant.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the requests for support from Other Municipalities be received; And further, that the Resolutions from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills; the Town of Renfrew; the City of Sarnia; the Town of Kingsville; and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent be supported by Council; And further, that the Resolution from the Township of Puslinch be received and filed.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence - Information be received and filed.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move back into the Closed Meeting at 9:44 p.m. to continue discussion of matters from the Closed Meeting Agenda.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move out of the Closed Meeting at 10:03 p.m.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff follow Council direction from the Closed Meeting.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2020-45 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 28th day of July, 2020.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 10:04 p.m.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried

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