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There is little of real importance or impact on the agenda. Item 4.1 is interesting. The request for water and sewer services is coming from a Seguin property, the former SPCA location. Despite the machinations of Seguin Council, I see no reason to deny their request as the Town has previously provided these services and Seguin won’t be interested or able to provide services for the foreseeable future.

I suppose folks will want to see the numbers of Item 9.1.1. I have pasted the applicable tables to the end of this post. If you think the council salaries are a sweet deal I urge you to consider running for Council. I can assure you that you will have to work for the money.

Council Meeting Agenda (Abridged)

Closed Session
None

Correspondence
4.1 – Christine Leveque & Chris Waefler.
Request for water and sewer service to business located on Pine Drive.

Deputations
None

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – 2021 Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and Appointed Board Members.
Resolution
That the 2021 Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and Appointed Board Members, attached as Schedule “A”, be accepted.

9.2.1 – Kinsmen Park Infield Rehabilitation Work – Award RFQ.
Resolution
THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound accept and award the quotation from Mar-Co Clay Products Inc. for the infield rehabilitation on diamonds 1 & 2 at the Kinsmen Park, for $45,994.94 plus HST, the lowest compliant bid of two (2) quotations received and, THAT the shortfall of $6,804.45 be funded from the Parks reserve.

9.2.2 – RFT – Sewer Flushing and Cleaning.
Resolution
That Council accept the bid from Wessuc Inc. in the amount of $59,871.24, including HST, for sewer flushing, cleaning and camera inspection of approximately 13,870 metres of sanitary sewer, this bid being the lowest compliant bid of the ten (10) bids received.

9.2.3 – 2021 Water System Summary Report.
Resolution
Whereas the Town of Parry Sound owns and operates the Parry Sound Drinking Water System (M.O.E. Designation Number 2200000585) which has been categorized as a “Large Residential” Drinking Water System, and
Whereas Ontario Regulation 170-03 (as amended) under the Safe Drinking Water Act requires, according to “Schedule 22 Summary Reports for Municipalities” that all large Municipal Residential Drinking water systems have a report prepared no later than March 31st of each year addressing the items detailed in the Regulation and is given to the members of Council in the case of a drinking water system owned by a municipality;
Therefore, be it resolved that Council of the Town of Parry Sound hereby acknowledges receipt of the report titled:
“Town of Parry Sound Tony Agnello Water Treatment Plant, Large Municipal Residential Drinking Water System Summary Report 2021”, as prepared by the Manager of Water Systems.

9.2.4 – Public Washrooms Custodial Services – Tender.
Resolution
That Council accepts the bid from SQM Janitorial Services Inc. for custodial services for the Town of Parry Sound Public Washrooms in the amount of $59.45 per day, excluding taxes, and $95.00 per call in, excluding taxes, this being the lowest compliant bid of the two bids received.

9.4.1 – 2021 Economic Development Report.
Resolution
That the Economic Development Officer’s summary of economic activities undertaken in 2021 be received for information purposes.

9.4.2 – NOHFC Rural Enhancement Grant Fund Application.
Resolution
THAT Council supports the Phase 2 application to the Rural Enhancement Fund administered by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) and
THAT Council commit to cover any cost overruns on the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Exhibition Re-Design project.

9.4.3 – Extension of Virtual Council Meetings.
Resolution
Whereas Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound through successive resolutions permitted its meetings, and meetings of its committees to be held electronically until March 31, 2022 pursuant to By-law 2020-7061 which expanded terms of electronic participation at meetings as permitted by the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 18, and
Whereas the Ontario government on March 9, 2022 announced the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and regulations by April 27, 2022, and
Whereas Council and Committees of the Town of Parry Sound have successfully conducted business, including receiving deputations and holding public meetings through virtual meetings using Zoom Video conferencing throughout the pandemic; and
Whereas new technology for live streaming and recording in Council Chambers/POA Court is being reviewed and tested;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound extends until April 30, 2022 the terms of electronic participation at meetings of Council, Local Boards or Committees of either of them, per the following:
a) electronic participation counts towards quorum;
b) electronic participants are permitted to vote; and
c) electronic participation is permitted in a meeting closed to the public; and
THAT Council’s procedural by-law be amended to reflect the following effective May 1, 2022:
With appropriate notice, Council may meet virtually as occasions require by direction of the Mayor in consultation with the Clerk and/or CAO;
Committees of Council be permitted to meet in person or virtually at their discretion

9.5.1 – Aid Donation to Ukraine
Resolution
WHEREAS the Town of Parry Sound supports the guiding principles of freedom, self-determination, tolerance and peace;
AND WHEREAS the recent unprovoked invasion of an act of war against the sovereign country of Ukraine by Russia fundamentally conflicts with these guiding principles,
AND WHEREAS increasingly over the last number of years, Ukrainian individuals and businesses have invested in and moved to the Parry Sound Area, advancing a relationship with the Ukrainian peoples.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Parry Sound joins other municipalities across Canada in declaring its support for the continued sovereignty of Ukraine and the safety and freedom of its peoples; and
THAT the Town of Parry Sound hereby donates $1,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, and urges residents interested in supporting Ukraine while it is under attack, to similarly donate to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to AMO and to FCM.

By-laws
10.3.1 – Overnight Parking Permits for the Mill Lake Boat Launch.
By-law 2022 – 7228
Being a By-law to amend the Parking and Traffic Control By-law 2019-6912 to include overnight parking permits for the Mill Lake Boat Launch.

10.3.2 – Community Paramedicine Long Term Care (CPLTC) Data Sharing Agreement.
By-law 2022 – 7229
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Minister of Long-Term Care and the Town of Parry Sound as the Designated Delivery Agent for the District of Parry Sound for a data sharing agreement related to the delivery of the Community Paramedicine Long Term Care Program (CPLTC).

10.4.1 – Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Exhibition Re-Design Contract Award.
Resolution
THAT Council award the contract for exhibition design, fabrication, and installation services for the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Exhibition to Kubik Maltbie, theirs being the highest scoring proposal of the three received.

By-law 2022 – 7230
Being a bylaw to authorize the execution of an agreement with Kubik Maltbie for the provision of exhibition design, fabrication, and installation services for the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame.