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 (64 motions)
57 carried, 7 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 27, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
Page 1 of 20 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Ministers Surma and Monsef in support of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network's proposed Gig project.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the EOWC, EOMC, and EORN combined Media Release responding to the announcement of Provincial broadband funding through the Ontario Connects program as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the June 22, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2021 second quarter capital update report as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the quarterly reserves and reserve fund report as at June 30, 2021 as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the quarterly investment update as at June 30, 2021.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the COVID Update on costs incurred as at July 20, 2021.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize writing off the uncollectible taxes in the amount of $210.97 for the property forfeited under section 33(5) of the Forfeited Corporate Property Act, as amended, in 2019. Page 3 of 20
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Inclusive Public Service Policy Progress Update as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Option B for the Administration Office layout with the staff amendments in blue and suggestions from Council; AND FURTHER, that staff be directed to obtain the final drawings from the engineer and start the tender process for the work.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Accounts be approved for payment as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Harvest Festival Extravaganza report as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
Page 4 of 20 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Tweed Harvest Fest Extravaganza event to be held September 24 – 26, 2021; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize a By-law to be prepared for the street closure and to recognize this event as municipally significant; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the reallocation of funds remaining from the Canada Day budget (approx. $1,500), the Taste of Tweed budget (approx. $2,000) and $5,000 from the Community Development Advertising Budget, if needed, to a Harvest Fest Extravaganza account.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Recreation Area Trail Construction RFP Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council award the Tweed Recreation Area Trail Construction RFP to Scott Trudeau Construction in the amount of $18,860 plus HST to be funded from the Hydro One ‘Let’s Move’ funding.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Oil Kings Team Report as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Oil Kings Game Day Beverage Request as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Tweed Oil Kings to sell alcoholic beverages at home games to increase revenue for the team; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the application for a liquor licence at a cost of $925.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Parks & Recreation Department Update as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development Manager Hours Report as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Community Development Manager’s request to change working hours to 7:00 - 3:30; AND FURTHER, that the Community Development Assistant be able to choose to work the hours of 7:00 - 3:30 or 8:15 - 4:45.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. Palmateer
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development Department Update as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Update on the Capital Project of Resurfacing roads with Everlife Hotmix Asphalt as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
Page 6 of 20 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Lagoon Expansion Project Update as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Update on Removal of Biosolids from the South Lagoon as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Update on the Dump Crawler Loader as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Public Works Department Update as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Fire Department Update as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the June 2021 By-law Enforcement Report as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the May 2021 and June 2021 Animal Control Reports as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2022 Election Report Re: Question on Ballot as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to commence the process to put a question on the 2022 ballot pertaining to waste and recycling pickup throughout the Municipality of Tweed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, as amended. 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. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Defeated
Page 8 of 20 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the June 2021 Building Permits Report as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-51 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 27th day of July, 2021.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve promotion of the Foodcycler - Impact Canada pilot program by advertising the program to residents in the municipal news column, on the municipal website, and on social media.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the request for consideration of the Foodcycler program from Katherine Sedgwick and Raymond Brassard as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Stormwater Asset Study dated June 25, 2021 as prepared by Greenview Environmental Page 9 of 20 Management; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the Stormwater Asset Study as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Asset Management Plan Report (Version 1.1) dated June 28, 2021 as prepared by Greenview Environmental Management; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the Asset Management Plan Report (Version 1.1) as presented; AND FURTHER, that the Asset Management Plan Report (Version 1.1) be posted on the municipal website.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Palmateer
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Stormwater Asset Study Approval and Asset Management Plan Report (Version 1.1) Approval be
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report of gypsy moth damage from Kate Sutherland and Steve LaBrash as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report of gypsy moth infestation from Terry and Shirley Sutherland as presented.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the response from the municipal insurers regarding restaurant patios as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to prepare an agreement to include the recommendations of the municipal insurers to be entered into with restaurant owners requesting outdoor patios on municipal property.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and the CAO/Treasurer to execute an agreement with Kristopher Matucci and Kortney Cox to use a temporary trailer at Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Part 1 RP 21R9450, 10
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Lost
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the request from Jeff Brainard and Laurie Baker to consider changing the name of Colonization Road as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to initiate the process of changing the name of Colonization Road in accordance with the 9-1-1 protocols established by Hastings County.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council extend the Council Meeting beyond the 9:00 p.m. end time in accordance with Procedural By-law No. 2020-49.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Debbie France for information on the number of illicit cannabis grow ops in the Municipality of Tweed be received and filed as no information is available.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the request for input on updating environmental assessment requirements for transmission lines as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the invitation to participate in the Electricity Planning in Peterborough to Kingston Webinar on July 28, 2021 as presented.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Notice of Application by Enbridge Gas Inc. to raise natural gas rates effective January 1, 2022 as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the notice of the second intake for funding under the Green Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to compile a list of possible projects for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the proposal from Elisha Auger and Tara Auger for the 1st Annual Shannon Cassidy Memorial Lob Ball Tournament as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the request for the use of ball diamonds and facilities in principle, subject to a change of date or location; AND FURTHER, that all pandemic guidelines issued by public health be strictly adhered to.
Moved by B. Treanor, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Bill Fox for an extension to remove the original house at 37 Ervine Road to July 31, 2022, all other conditions of the Demolition Permit to apply.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the concern from Norm Ladouceur regarding the condition of the Stoco Lake Beach as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the request for the waiver of the Minor Variance application fee from Rico Razaiy; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize the waiver of the fee as requested.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Fort Erie that the Federal Government look at prohibiting the ability to obtain a licence to grow cannabis if any of the owners, including those owners within a corporation, have ever been convicted of operating an illegal cannabis operation; AND FURTHER, that the Federal Government look at restricting lands previously operated for illegal cannabis use from obtaining a licence for a period of 5 years from the date of the offence; AND FURTHER, that the Federal Government require that before submitting an application to the Minister for a licence for cultivation, a licence for processing or a licence for sale that authorizes the possession of cannabis, the person that intends to submit the application must first obtain a letter of compliance from the following authorities in the area in which the site
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Referred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of Tay Valley Township to request that further consideration be given to having the Province be financially responsible for the replacement costs associated with all major capital equipment in hospitals.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Township of The Archipelago to endorse the 9-8-8 crisis line initiative.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Municipality of St.-Charles to request that Municipalities be allowed to have a charge applied to all land transfers within their boundaries and this amount go directly to the Municipality.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Cochrane to urge both the Federal and Provincial Governments to have the PSA test for men included in the national health care system and that it be made available for all Canadian men at no charge.
Moved by J. Flieler, seconded by J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence - Information be received and filed.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the April 29, 2021 Minutes and the Draft June 28, 2021 Minutes of the Building Inspection Services Board Meetings as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by B. Treanor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the April 29, 2021 Minutes and the Draft June 28, 2021 Minutes of the By-law Enforcement Services Board Meetings as presented.
Moved by J. Palmateer, seconded by J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the April 22, 2021 Minutes, the May 20, 2021 Minutes, and the June 17, 2021 Minutes of the Tweed Public Library Board Meetings as presented.
Moved by J. DeMarsh, seconded by J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2021-52 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 27th day of July, 2021.