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Council Agenda Preview – March 2, 2021

26 Friday Feb 2021

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There are a couple of items on the agenda that deserve more review and comment than I can do here:
9.1.1 – Budget Overview.
9.2.1 – Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 1 – Technology Review Final Report. Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 2 – Introduction.

I will see if I can get around to these two documents this weekend, which are in the council meeting agenda package and available at the Town’s website. If I do, I will prepare a separate post. Item 9.1.1 is the first look we are being given of the 2021 Town budget. I do like the idea that Capital and External expenses are being discussed separately from Operating and Community budget items. I imagine the meetings wil lbe broadcast live and then available for later review on the web.
No wait – the budget overview presentation is just a tease in terms of real numbers. But there is a schedule of meetings:
March 9, 2021 – Budget Review Meeting (Capital & External Levies) *Special Meeting
March 23, 2021 – Budget Review Meeting (Operating & Community Requests/Grants) *Special Meeting
April 6, 2021 (Council) – Budget Approval and By-law

Abridged Agenda

Correspondence
None

Deputations
5.1 – Anne Haines, Account Manager, Muskoka, Parry Sound, MPAC.
2020 Municipal Partnership Report.

5.2 – Christy Cafovski, Executive Director, Gail Burrows, President, Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber of Commerce Year in Review; New Strategic Plan.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Budget Overview.
See attached Presentation.

9.2.1 – Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 1 – Technology Review Final Report.
Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 2 – Introduction.
Resolution
THAT Council receives the attached Report on Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 1 – Technology Review Final Report; and
THAT Council authorize staff to submit an Expression of Interest for a GIS Maturity Assessment under the Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 2.

9.2.2 Modernization Review – Allocation of Funding.
Resolution
Whereas the Town of Parry Sound received Municipal Modernization Funding from the Province of Ontario in 2019;
Whereas Council placed uncommitted Modernization Funding into a Modernization Reserve in March 2020;
Whereas the purpose of the Reserve is to fund projects that create efficiencies, lower and/or avoid future costs;
Whereas the effective use of technology represents a significant opportunity for creating efficiencies;
Whereas the Town initiated a Technology Review in 2020 under Intake 1, to identify opportunities for internal efficiencies using technology including infrastructure, business processes and systems;
Whereas the Review, completed under Intake 1 identified several important corporate projects;
Whereas the Town wishes to apply for Provincial funding under Intake 2;
Whereas one of the eligibility requirements for Intake 2 is that the municipality confirm that it has spent or allocated the Modernization Funding received in 2019;
Now Therefore be it Resolved That the uncommitted funds in the Modernization Reserve, $595,414.47 be allocated to initiatives identified in the Technology Review including a small contingency; and
Further That staff report back to Council for budget approvals should there be a need to reallocate funds as additional information becomes available, such as: changes in project scope; a need to change priorities; new priorities; etc.

9.3.1 – Regional Fire Training Centre in the Parry Sound Area.
Resolution
That the Council for the Town of Parry Sound support the submission of a formal request to the Office of the Fire Marshall to consider Parry Sound to be a Regional Training Centre.

9.3.2 – Respond to request to stop-up-and close a portion of Macklaim Drive and Dennis Drive by Macazer Holding Corp.
Resolution
That Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound deny the request from Macazer Holding Corporation to stop-up-and-close a portion of Macklaim Drive and Dennis Drive road allowance.

9.5.1 – Letter of Support for NNDSB Grant Application for Bike Purchases.
Resolution
THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound approves submission of the letter attached as Schedule A to the Near North District School Board in support of its application to the Ontario Active School Travel Fund to purchase a fleet of bikes for the purpose of training students in Grades 7 and 8 on safe cycling.

By-laws
10.1.1 – Tax Policies – Capping and New to Class/New Construction.
By-Law 2021 – 7108
Being a bylaw to specify Tax Policies, including the claw back percentage, the capping threshold parameters, the minimum tax level for new-to-class / new construction and to exclude certain properties from the capping program for the year 2021.

10.1.2 – Tax Ratios for 2021.
By-Law 2021 – 7109
Being a by-law to set Tax Ratios for Municipal purposes for the year 2021.

Council Agenda Preview – February 16, 2021

13 Saturday Feb 2021

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There are a few interesting items on the agenda:

Commentary
4.3 – Mackenzie Taylor, Deputy Clerk, Township of Carling. Approval of Parry Sound’s request for removal from Planning Board contingent upon Carling receiving same approval.
This is a little bit ‘cheeky’. Carling is happy to support the Town of Parry Sound’s request to be excused from the Parry Sound Area Planning Board oversight if Carling can also be excused from the same oversight requirements. It seems that the area municipalities in general are not too enamoured with the Parry Sound Area Planning Board.

Closed Session d) and 9.4.1 – Non-Union Compensation Grid.
Compensation packages are on the table for discussion. In neither case do I imagine that the review will suggest a drop in compensation. I’m okay with it if they are earning their packages. I am more interested in a better understanding of performance and ensuring it is aligned with compensation. But of course, individual performance is confidential and not subject to public disclosure.

9.4.2 – Update – Key Performance Objectives in Support of the Strategic Plan.
I will need to study this more closely going forward. As much as the Town likes to lay out its plans, these are generally non-specific documents often just presentations, that contain little real information on strategy, tactics and objectives. Many of the statements are more aspirational than something Staff can be held to account for. I’ll do some sort of a post on the Key Performance Objectives document with commentary.

4.5 – Craig Jeffery, Clerk, Township of Seguin. Notice of Public Meeting for proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit cannabis grow operations in industrial zones.
Question: Is this considered light or heavy industry?
Answer: It’s heavy man – real heavy;-)

4.7 – Jo Bossart. Concerns with erosion on the Rotary & The Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail.
I sent a letter to Council requesting information on the Town’s plans with respect to remediating erosion along the waterfront, especially at Sail Parry Sound which is a Town owned property.

ABRIDGED AGENA

Closed Session
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, (Proposed property exchange);
d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Director level salaries).

Correspondence
4.1 – Lynne Atkinson, Executive Director, West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation.
Appreciation for $50,000 donation from BOHF Reserve Fund towards x-ray system.

4.2 – Lynne Atkinson, Executive Director, West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation.
Appreciation for $50,000 donation from BOHF Reserve Fund towards renewing dining room area of Lakeland Long Term Care.

4.3 – Mackenzie Taylor, Deputy Clerk, Township of Carling.
Approval of Parry Sound’s request for removal from Planning Board contingent upon Carling receiving same approval.

4.4 – Nicole Dimond, Project Coordinator, Georgian Bay Forever.
Follow-up to questions asked following February 2, 2021 deputation to Council.

4.5 – Craig Jeffery, Clerk, Township of Seguin.
Notice of Public Meeting for proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit cannabis grow operations in industrial zones.

4.6 – Jane Wang, Communication Officer, Census Communications.
Promotion of May, 2021 Census.

4.7 – Jo Bossart.
Concerns with erosion on the Rotary & The Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail.

Deputations
5.1 – Christy Cafovski, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber of Commerce Year in Review, new Strategic Plan.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.4.1 – Non-Union Compensation Grid.
Resolution
That Council authorize a pre-budget expenditure related to the procurement of professional services of a compensation consulting firm for non-union job evaluation.

9.4.2 – Update – Key Performance Objectives in Support of the Strategic Plan.
Resolution
That Council approve the progress report on the Town’s Key Performance Objectives (KPOs) as set out in Schedule A.

9.5.1 – Promotion of May, 2021 Census.
Resolution
Whereas accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our community;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/ae524374/JNWCCJEa1kmOGFUP2SdHAA?u=http://www.c ensus.gc.ca/.

By-laws
10.1.1 – Approval of Funding Agreement – Provincial Gas Tax for Public Transportation.
By-law 2021 – 7106
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Ontario Minister of Transportation regarding funding under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.

10.3.1 – Appoint Plans Examiner/Building Inspector.
By-law 2021 – 7105
Being a by-law to appoint Nicholas Deroy as a Plans Examiner/Building Inspector.

Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) – December 1, 2020

05 Saturday Dec 2020

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There are a large number of items contained in this week’s Town of Parry Sound council meeting minutes. None are a surprise. It’s worth taking a quick scan of the items to keep yourself up-to-date and avoid any future surprises. I try and limit my comments to the agenda preview except where a new item of interest is introduced. Once Council makes a decision, Resolution or By-law, it will be a challenge to get it amended or reversed. That’s why attention should be paid to the agenda, rather than the minutes. It’s much easier to head off bad ideas than correct them later.

Abridged Minutes

Closed Meeting
i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, (EMS Human Resources issue)
k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board, (EMS Contract)

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
1.4.1 – Cllr. Horne declared Pecuniary Interest on item 9.2.2 – 2021 Land Ambulance Budget as his spouse who is CFO of the West Parry Sound Health Centre is directly involved in the 2021 Land Ambulance 2021 Budget process. During the item, Councillor Horne left the room, did not participate in discussion nor vote on the resolution.

Questions of Staff
3.2.1 – In response to Mayor McGarvey’s inquiry regarding the Christmas and Toy Food Drive, Fire Chief Dave Thompson reported that the Fire Department’s food drive usually conducted door to door, will instead this year be done by soliciting donations at numerous locations in Town this Saturday. The EMS Toy Drive is also being modified this year; donors are encouraged to send cheques to the EMS Base at 99 Bowes Street, or submit e-transfer to e-mail address psemstoydrive@gmail.com
Financial donations are spent locally to purchase toys.

3.2.2 – In response to Councillor McCann’s inquiry regarding a ratepayer’s concern about a notice received regarding parking on the lawn, Mr. Thompson reported that one of the major complaints the By-law Enforcement Department receives deals with clean yards, particularly front yards, and vehicle parking thereon. The zoning by-law governs parking including that of licensed and unlicensed vehicles, recreational vehicles, etc. The By-law Enforcement Department’s approach is to contact people who are mis- parking to educate them on options and opportunities to come into compliance with the By-law. The By-law Enforcement Department enforces both the Property Standards and Clean Yards By-laws as set by Council from both a pro-active and reactive approach. Council can change the by-laws to address different issues if it wishes.

3.2.3 – In response to Councillor Backman’s inquiry on whether there has been an increase in parking violations on properties as a result of the zoning by-law amendment recently passed permitting additional units, Mr. Thompson reported that they have not seen a direct relationship. Generally parking issues are related to funny shaped lots, small driveways, small side yards, etc.

3.2.4 – In response to Councillor Keith’s inquiry regarding the response to snowfall today and the seasonal lights up on Town property, Director of Public Works Mike Kearns confirmed that plowing operations went well in today’s first major snow fall and that it was indeed Town staff who put up lights on the evergreen trees at the Town office and at Market Square Park.

Correspondence
4.1 – Nick Ryeland, Park to Park Trail.
2020 Funding Request
Referred to Director of Financial Services

4.2 – Beth Morton, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Perry.
Opposition to Closure of Drive Test Centre in Sundridge.
Filed

4.3 – Minister Cho, Ministry of Seniors & Accessibility.
Response to request for extension of Website compliance deadline.
Filed

4.4 – Hanif Datoo.
Request for winter maintenance Geewadin Road extension.
Referred to Director of Public Works for research and response

4.5 – Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation.
Support request for PSAHDC’s outreach to increase affordable housing.
Referred to item 9.3.1

Deputations
5.1 – David Bywater, Benjamin John, Georgian Bay Biosphere.
ICECAP (Integrated Community Energy and Climate Action Plans) Progress Report.
From a prepared power point presentation, Mr. Bywater and Mr. John addressed Council with respect to progress that the ICECAP Regional partnership made in 2020 and plans for 2021, noting the following:
– The partnership is a regional approach with identified current members, potential members and community partners.
– Of the five milestones identified by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Partners for Climate Protection program, the first milestone to establish a baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory and forecast has been completed for both the community and municipal operations.
– highlights of 2020 included launching the “carbon calculator”, conducting webinars, studies, writing articles, and within the community assessment – including recreational vehicle emissions – the first communities in Canada to be including this category which is getting attention from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and federal partners.
– Corporate (i.e. the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound) baseline GHG emissions data was collected for transportation, buildings, streetlights, solid waste and water & wastewater with three major areas of GHG emissions being buildings, fleet, and water/wastewater infrastructure.
– combined numbers produced a baseline at year 2016 upon which to compare in future; if operations continue “business as usual”, the GHG emissions are anticipated to rise 12% by 2030; financial costs associated can also be expected to rise.
– the next milestone in the ICECAP program includes setting a target reduction rate.
– although a more complex task, similar data analysis was done for the broader community which shows community transportation produces the most GHG emissions, specifically from vehicles on the road, followed by commercial, institutional and residential sectors with values typical of an urban-rural community like Parry Sound.
– Combined numbers for the community also produced a baseline at year 2016, with a business as usual forecast of 11.8% increase in year 2030.
– The proposed 2021 workplan includes three program areas: ICECAP Regional Activities; Milestones 2 & 3 of the Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection Program; and First Nations Climate Action. Milestones 2 and 3 represent a significant body of work in setting corporate and community reduction targets and establishing a climate change action plan.
– In order to undertake the 2021 workplan, $14,500 is requested per municipal member which for Parry Sound represents 13.5% of the 2021 budget, with other funding coming from other ICECAP members, Georgian Bay Biosphere and other funding sources.

5.2 – Nadine Hammond, Curator/Manager, Rob Wood, Board Chair Museum on Tower Hill.
2021 Funding Request and 2020 Annual Report .
Ms. Hammond addressed Council with respect to a review of last year’s operations, including the following:
– March sprinkler system froze and burst causing water damage in the hallway; the company who repaired it also donated materials and services to repair exterior siding, seal off the attic from rodents and replace insulation.
– COVID altered how the public was able to access the museum spaces which reduced revenues from admissions and gift shop sales.
– Over 15 groups to date have experienced a new exhibit – the Adam Brown adventure, sponsored by Team Marshall and Georgian Bay Software – which has received positive feedback.
– Genealogy group continues to meet monthly.
– “Giving Tuesday” today raised $6,000 well in excess of the $1,000 goal with Sobey’s matching donations up to $500.00.
– Next year plans including fixing ageing building, opening new train exhibit, Trappers Cabin, launching a docent program to provide tours of the exhibition and launching new digital content.
Mr. Wood addressed Council commending Ms. Hammond’s work, committing the Board to supporting her work in 2021, and inviting members of Council to experience the Adam Brown Adventure at the Museum.
In response to Council questions about the financial state of the Museum, Ms. Hammond reported that the museum was not able in 2020 to generate the funds it normally does, because of COVID restrictions; museums are typically underfunded federally and provincially; available funding is often specific to programming and the challenge the Museum is facing is to fund basic building maintenance shortfall.
Mayor McGarvey noted that the Museum’s funding request would be part of the Town’s budget process.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Waste Diversion and Transition Legislation Comments.
Resolution
That Council receive the Report attached as Schedule A regarding waste diversion and transition legislation and direct staff to provide comments consistent with the Report, on the proposed legislation as listed in the Environmental Registry as – ERO number 019- 2579 prior to the December 3, 2020 deadline.
Carried

9.2.1 – Building Permit Software.
Resolution
That Council accepts the proposal from Evolta Software Inc. for e-permitting (building permit) software (“Cloudpermit”) and authorizes staff to enter into an e-permit Service Agreement with Evolta Software Inc.
Carried

9.2.2 – 2021 Land Ambulance Budget.
Resolution
That upon the recommendation of the EMS Advisory Committee the 2021 Land Ambulance Operating Budget be approved with a 4.85% levy increase over the 2020 approved budget in a total amount of $9,986,873; and
That a Land Ambulance Capital Budget be approved in the amount of $460,000 to be funded from the EMS Capital Reserve Fund.
Carried

9.2.3 – Sign Variance – 1 Pine Drive – 2020.
Resolution
That Council authorizes and directs the Chief Building Official to issue a permit for 4 signs on the site of 1 Pine Drive pursuant to the variances and permissions attached as Schedule A.
Carried

9.3.1 – Support for Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation.
Resolution.
Whereas the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation has submitted a letter and would appreciate support from the Town of Parry Sound in their efforts to increase the number of affordable housing units serving West Parry Sound; and
Whereas there is an ongoing demand for affordable housing units in Parry Sound and the surrounding area; and
Whereas the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation works in partnership with many organizations to increase the number of affordable housing units to serve Parry Sound, and
Whereas the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation commits that neither it nor its successor organization(s) will seek an exemption from property taxes under the Assessment Act,
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound does hereby support the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation’s efforts in search of opportunities to increase the number of affordable housing units to serve Parry Sound.
Carried

9.3.2 – Xplornet’s proposal to the Province under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program.
Resolution
Whereas Xplornet has requested support from the Town of Parry Sound for their submission to the Province under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program, and
Whereas the past months have demonstrated the importance of connectivity, especially for the more rural areas of Ontario, and
Whereas the post-pandemic recovery offers the opportunity to provide the necessary tools for rural Ontario’s success in the digital economy, including education through virtual learning, eHealth, economic development and by supporting residents working from home, and
Whereas Xplornet’s project will build 2,650 km of new fibre across the province, providing direct fibre connections in the rural areas of Parry Sound, including the connection of 1 new macro tower site and 1 new wireless microsite to fibre in Town,
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound does hereby support Xplornet’s proposal to the Province under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program.
Carried

9.4.1 – Financial Variance Report for Third Quarter of 2020.
Resolution
That Council hereby receives and accepts the variance report for the Third Quarter of 2020 (September 30, 2020); and
That Council hereby approves the expenses for Council members for the period from January 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Carried

9.4.2 – RFP – General Insurance and Risk Management Services.
Resolution
That Council accept and award the proposal for the Corporation’s general insurance and risk management services to BFL Canada, including Wharfingers/Terminal Operators insurance, at the premium cost of $451,169 plus sales tax for the one-year period ending December 15, 2021; and
That staff be authorized to negotiate and award other coverages up to a value of $16,295 plus sales tax.
Carried

By-laws
10.1.1 – Community Sharps Bin – Agreement North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit.
By-law 2020 – 7090
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit for a Community Sharps Bin Program.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.2.1 – Appoint a Chief Building Official and Amend other building official appointments.
By-law 2020 – 7085
Being a By-law to Appoint Mark Vandermeer as Chief Building Official and amend or revoke other related Building Official Appointment By-laws.
Passed, Signed and Sealed
Mayor McGarvey remarked upon just deputized John Este’s coming retirement and welcomed Mark Vandermeer to the role of CBO and employment with the Town.

10.2.2 – EMS Lease of a portion of the Humphrey Fire Hall.
By-law 2020 – 7086
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with the Township of Seguin for the lease of a portion of the Humphrey Fire Hall for an EMS Base.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.2.3 – Big Sound Marina Breakwater and Dock C contract execution.
By-law 2020 – 7087
Being a bylaw to authorize the execution of a contract with Kropf Industrial Inc for the replacement of the Breakwater and Dock C at the Big Sound Marina.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.3.1 – Return of Financial Donation to Phil Morse for Outdoor Rink Project.
By-law 2020 – 7091
Being a By-law to Authorize the Return of a Donation to Phil Morse.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.4.1 – Commencement of Fees and Charges for Servicing Dennis & Macklaim Drive.
By-law 2020 – 7088
Being a By-law to impose fees/charges for the recovery of the cost of capital works within portions of Plan M405 (Servicing Dennis and Macklaim Drive).
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.4.2 – Intermunicipal tax roll agreements with Whitestone, Magnetawan, Strong, and Armour.
By-Law 2020 – 7089
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of four intermunicipal tax roll agreements with: the Corporation of the Municipality of Whitestone; the Corporation of the Township of Magnetawan; the Corporation of the Township of Strong; and the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour, for the purposes of adding POA defaulted fines to the tax roll.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

Council Agenda Preview – December 1, 2020

28 Saturday Nov 2020

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There are lots of interesting items on the agenda in terms of topic and the supporting information. Here are a few points that folks might want to follow up on.

4.5 & 9.3.1 – Support for Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation.
After a series of interactions it seems the Affordable Housing Corporation (PSAHC) has finally accepted the reality that the Town will not support more affordable housing if PSAHC insists on seeking exemptions from property taxation. PSAHC has stated that it, and any successor organizations, will not seek exemptions. It’s worth noting that their taxation rates are still lower than for residential properties.

9.2.2 – 2021 Land Ambulance Budget.
Our neighbouring municipalities will be squawking about the almost 5% increase in EMS costs. Because the expense is based in part on an assessment basis it is one of their highest expenses and one they can’t ‘finesse’.

9.3.2 – Xplornet’s proposal to the Province under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program.
It seems that after being ignored by internet providers we will now have two groups, Xplornet and the Smart Community Network Hub (Vianet), providing additional infrastructure. Does this mean competition or cooperation? This will primarily benefit of our neighbours as the Town already has good, if not exceptional, internet connectivity. (How about fibre on Redwood Drive???)

9.4.1 – Financial Variance Report for Third Quarter of 2020.
There is lots of juicy financial information in this report for those of you who like to understand what things in the Town cost to operate.

9.4.2 – RFP – General Insurance and Risk Management Services.
Insurance costs are going up 30%. This was previously suggested by our current provider. Any ideas on why prices are up this much? COVID-19 doesn’t seem a reasonable culprit.

10.2.1 – Appoint a Chief Building Official and Amend other building official appointments.
John Este is stepping down as CBO. He is pretty much the last of a management team that did a great job for the Town. I wish him the best. He served the Town as a true professional without any ‘attitude’.

Abridged Agenda

Closed Session
i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, (EMS Human Resources issue)
k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board, (EMS Contract)

Correspondence
4.1 – Nick Ryeland, Park to Park Trail
2020 Funding Request.

4.2 – Beth Morton, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Perry
Opposition to Closure of Drive Test Centre in Sundridge.

4.3 – Minister Cho, Ministry of Seniors & Accessibility
Response to request for extension of Website compliance deadline.

4.4 – Hanif Datoo
Request for winter maintenance Geewadin Road extension.

4.5 – Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation
Support request for PSAHDC’s outreach to increase affordable housing.

Deputations
5.1 – Becky Pollock, Benjamin John, Georgian Bay Biosphere
ICECAP (Integrated Community Energy and Climate Action Plans) Progress Report.

5.2 – Nadine Hammond, Curator/Manager, Museum on Tower Hill
2021 Funding Request and 2020 Annual Report

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Waste Diversion and Transition Legislation Comments
Resolution
That Council receive the Report attached as Schedule A and direct staff to provide comments consistent with the Report, on the proposed legislation as listed in the Environmental Registry as – ERO number 019-2579 prior to the December 3, 2020 deadline.

9.2.1 – Building Permit Software
Resolution
That Council accepts the proposal from Evolta Software Inc. for e-permitting (building permit) software (“Cloudpermit”) and authorizes staff to enter into an e-permit Service Agreement with Evolta Software Inc.

9.2.2 – 2021 Land Ambulance Budget
Resolution
That upon the recommendation of the EMS Advisory Committee the 2021 Land Ambulance Operating Budget be approved with a 4.85% levy increase over the 2020 approved budget in a total amount of $9,986,873; and
That a Land Ambulance Capital Budget be approved in the amount of $460,000 to be funded from the EMS Capital Reserve Fund.

9.2.3 – Sign Variance – 1 Pine Drive
Resolution
That Council authorizes and directs the Chief Building Official to issue a permit for 4 signs on the site of 1 Pine Drive pursuant to the variances and permissions attached as Schedule A.

9.3.1 – Support for Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation
Resolution
Whereas the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation has submitted a letter and would appreciate support from the Town of Parry Sound in their efforts to increase the number of affordable housing units serving West Parry Sound;
Whereas there is an ongoing demand for affordable housing units in Parry Sound and the surrounding area; and
Whereas the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation works in partnership with many organizations to increase the number of affordable housing units to serve Parry Sound, and
Whereas the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation commits that neither it nor its successor organization(s) will seek an exemption from property taxes under the Assessment Act,
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound does hereby support the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation’s efforts in search of opportunities to increase the number of affordable housing units to serve Parry Sound.

9.3.2 – Xplornet’s proposal to the Province under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program
Resolution
Whereas Xplornet has requested support from the Town of Parry Sound for their submission to the Province under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program, and
Whereas the past months have demonstrated the importance of connectivity, especially for the more rural areas of Ontario, and
Whereas the post-pandemic recovery offers the opportunity to provide the necessary tools for rural Ontario’s success in the digital economy, including education through virtual learning, eHealth, economic development and by supporting residents working from home, and
Whereas Xplornet’s project will build 2,650 km of new fibre across the province, providing direct fibre connections in the rural areas of Parry Sound, including the connection of 1 new macro tower site and 1 new wireless microsite to fibre in Town,
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound does hereby support Xplornet’s proposal to the Province under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program.

9.4.1 – Financial Variance Report for Third Quarter of 2020
Resolution
That Council hereby receives and accepts the variance report for the Third Quarter of 2020 (September 30, 2020); and
That Council hereby approves the expenses for Council members for the period from January 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020.

9.4.2 – RFP – General Insurance and Risk Management Services
Resolution
That Council accept and award the proposal for the Corporation’s general insurance and risk management services to BFL Canada, including Wharfingers/Terminal Operators insurance, at the premium cost of $451,169 plus sales tax for the one-year period ending December 15, 2021; and
That staff be authorized to negotiate and award other coverages up to a value of $15,000.

By-laws
10.1.1 – Community Sharps Bin – Agreement North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit
By-law 2020 – 7090
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit for a Community Sharps Bin Program.

10.2.1 – Appoint a Chief Building Official and Amend other building official appointments
By-law 2020 – 7085
Being a By-law to Appoint Mark Vandermeer as Chief Building Official and amend or revoke other related Building Official Appointment By-laws.

10.2.2 – EMS Lease of a portion of the Humphrey Fire Hall
By-law 2020 – 7086
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with the Township of Seguin for the lease of a portion of the Humphrey Fire Hall for an EMS Base.

10.2.3 – Big Sound Marina Breakwater and Dock C contract execution
By-law 2020 – 7087
Being a bylaw to authorize the execution of a contract with Kropf Industrial Inc for the replacement of the Breakwater and Dock C at the Big Sound Marina.

10.3.1 – Return of Financial Donation to Phil Morse for Outdoor Rink Project
By-law 2020 – 7091
Being a By-law to Authorize the Return of a Donation to Phil Morse.

10.4.1 – Commencement of Fees and Charges for Servicing Dennis & Macklaim Drive
By-law 2020 – 7088
Being a By-law to impose fees/charges for the recovery of the cost of capital works within portions of Plan M405 (Servicing Dennis and Macklaim Drive).

10.4.2 – Intermunicipal tax roll agreements with Whitestone, Magnetawan, Strong, and Armour
By-Law 2020 – 7089
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of four intermunicipal tax roll agreements with: the Corporation of the Municipality of Whitestone; the Corporation of the Township of Magnetawan; the Corporation of the Township of Strong; and the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour, for the purposes of adding POA defaulted fines to the tax roll.

 

 

Council Agenda Preview – November 17, 2020

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Nothing of note in this week’s Town of Parry Sound council meeting agenda. It’s very short so take a quick look for anything that might be important to you. Item 4.1 is sort of interesting – cheap, cheap, cheap.

Closed Session
b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, (staff member performance review)
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes, (request for Town to take ownership of a property);
e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, (claim against Town funds);
n) educating or training council members and no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of Council, (Site Locations for Parry Sound Area Recreation Centre)

Correspondence
4.1 – Mackenzie Taylor, Deputy Clerk, Township of Carling.
Carling Township opposition to EMS Surplus Levy.

4.2 – Mackenzie Taylor, Deputy Clerk, Township of Carling.
Future Special Meeting to be held to hear recommendations from Wellness Centre & Pool Committee after the grant has been determined.

4.3 – Rita Orr, CEO, Parry Sound Public Library.
Budget request of $211,150.00 for 2021.

Deputations
5.1 – April Denham, Executive Director, Downtown Business Association; and Brenda Ryan, Chair Beautification Committee; Amy Black/Karen Hobson, Chair, Events Committee; Seanan Megyesi, Marketing Committee.
2020 Year in Review

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Letter of support to Ministry of Energy regarding net-metering.
Resolution
That as measure of the Town’s commitment to energy management, grid resilience and moving toward being a net-zero community, Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign the attached letter of support to the Ministry of Energy regarding net-metering in the Town of Parry Sound.

9.2.1 – Respond to Council Direction Regarding Payment of Cash-in-Lieu of Parking.
Resolution
That, as a result of staff’s review as documented in the attached report, no changes will be made to the cash-in-lieu of parking policy/By-law.

By-laws
10.1.1 – Funding Agreement for Installation of Access Controls (Fobbing).
By-law 2020 – 7082
Being a by-law to authorize ratification of the execution of an agreement with PMCN for a Business Technology Improvement Grant for access controls (fobbing)

10.4.1 – 2020 Debenture Capital Works – Waubeek & Isabella Streets.
By-law 2020 – 7083
Being a By-law to approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for the long-term financing of certain capital works (Isabella and Waubeek Streets) of The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound (The “Municipality”); and to authorize the entering into of a rate offer letter agreement pursuant to which the municipality will issue debentures to OILC.

Council Agenda Preview – November 3, 2020

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It is a very light agenda this week. I hope that it is because Staff is focused on the 2021 budget. There is one interesting item on the agenda, a Letter, that I offer some thoughts on.

4.7 – Lawrence & Sandra Mulligan. Concerns regarding assessment, property taxes and trespassing on property.
This concerns a property that most folks would think is in McDougall but actually has a Town of Parry Sound municipal address, and carries town tax rates. It is the new building that is reached by following Oakridge Road South onto a gravel road that was built by the Mulligans. The property carries an assessment of $1.6 million and an annual tax bill of $25,000 despite having no town services. I think that MPAC has screwed up on the assessment and unless the Town decides to push MPAC to correct the issue the owners will be out of pocket for more than $100,000 before the next reassessment window opens.
I was involved in a similar situation a few years ago when another property owner received a smaller but similarly shocking assessment and tax bill. The Town was not too quick to act until an embarrassing mistake on their part related to the property came to light. With the threat of public disclosure of the mistake the Town and MPAC worked ‘very quickly’ to revise the assessment and tax bill to an appropriate amount. The Town initially tried to pin the mistake on others but I suspect they realized that public disclosure would be sufficiently embarrassing to obscure any value in finger pointing.
The problem here is not the value of the home, or even the amount of land involved. It is a landlocked property that is crossed by the Voldemort Trail (more on this later). It enjoys a beautiful Georgian Bay overlook, but it does not own the waterfront. The waterfront is owned by the Town of Parry Sound and is part of the North Shore Rugged Trail. If you have walked along the North Shore Rugged Trail you will recognize this stretch as where the quarry used to be. I suspect that MPAC assigned the value of the waterfront access to it. An undeveloped property right beside it with twice the area, 84 acres versus 35 acres, and a similar Georgian Bay overlook, carries an assessed value of $600,000. It also has lakefront access, albeit Strain Lake. In theory then the Mulligan property should have a value half of that, let’s say $300,000. Add in a nice cottage/house that is valued at $500,000 for the building, and you have a total assessed value of $800,000 or so, half of the current assessment. That still means a $12,000 annual tax bill that has no services (garbage, roads, hydrants, …), but it is much more reasonable.
About the Voldemort Trail, the trail that shall not be mentioned. It is not part of the Town’s trail system and runs through private property behind the Smelter Wharf, including the Mulligan property. The Town seems to believe that they have no responsibility for people’s use of the trail, and it ‘shall not be mentioned’. My questions were largely ignored three years ago when I asked why this trail, which is a very popular with people walking their dogs, wasn’t part of the official Trails Master Plan. Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell seems to have been the attitude.
The Voldemort Trail is a problem for the Town because of its popularity and high use. I suspect that the Town would like to provide formal access to it because of its popularity but it would need to buy land and then assume liability for claims arising from its use. I also suspect the people who own the land would like to swap trail land for certain Georgian Bay waterfront rights that are currently part of the North Shore Rugged Trail. A general agreement was reached a few years ago between the landowners and the Town to start discussions on how to develop this private property. Land with waterfront is much more valuable to both the landowners (selling price) and the Town (higher assessed values for waterfront properties).
Let’s see what develops. Without a push the Town will sit on its thumb. All they need to do is wander down to the MPAC office in the town’s building and suggest the assessment be revisited.
(This is why it’s worth reading each and every council meeting agenda. There is stuff mentioned that only becomes relevant months or years later.)

Closed Session
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, (developer interest in municipal property purchase)

Correspondence
4.1 – Brenda Paul, Clerk, Township of Machar.
Concerns regarding permanent closure of Drive Test Centre in Sundridge.

4.2 – Don McArthur, Clerk, South River.
Concerns regarding permanent closure of Drive Test Centre in Sundridge.

4.3 – William Patterson, Director, Near North Crime Stoppers.
Request to proclaim January, 2021 as Crime Stoppers Month.

4.4 – Canadian Centre for Women s Empowerment.
Request to proclaim November 26, 2020 as Day of Recognition for Survivors of Financial Abuse and Economic Injustice

4.5 – Jason Predie, Parry Sound EMS.
Request for monetary donation towards 2020 Toy/Food Drive.

4.6 – Chris Pettinger, Co-Founder Trestle Brewing Company Limited.
Request for Town support permitting patio extensions beyond January 1, 2021.

4.7 – Lawrence & Sandra Mulligan.
Concerns regarding assessment, property taxes and trespassing on property.

Deputations
5.1 – Nick Ryeland, Peter Searle, Executive Director, Park to Park Trail Association.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
Resolution
That Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound receive the attached report on Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways for information purposes.

9.2.1 – Consent Application B/37/20 (PS) – (Kingshott/Crookshank-Hurd).
Resolution
That B37/2020 (88 and 94 Louisa Street) – Kingshott/Crookshank-Hurd, be supported subject to:
1. The payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland for the two newly created lots;
2. That the severance lot lines be reconfigured to ensure that the entirety of the ROW is on the Retained parcels;
3. That the existing 51(26) agreement apply to the newly severed lots as well as the retained lots;
4. That the lands be rezoned to ensure compliance with  theZoning By-law; and
5. That a scoped report be required to ensure the proposal complies with Section 4.5 of the Town’s Official Plan.

9.5.1 – Canadian Centre For Women’s Empowerment request for proclamation.
Resolution
Whereas economic abuse is a deliberate pattern of control in which individuals interfere with their partner’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain economic resources; and
Whereas a lack of access to economic resources undermines a woman’s independence and agency, such as limiting her access to social support services, undermining mental well-being and exacerbating other risk factors contributing to poverty and other forms of marginalization affecting women; and
Whereas each day in Canada, approximately 51% of women staying in shelters for women and children report experiencing financial abuse, economic abuse is a seldom- talked about yet prevalent issue faced by survivors of domestic violence in Canada; and
Whereas economic abuse has happened to many generations of Canadian women and continues to happen regardless of socio-economic status, race, age or other identity factors; and
Whereas it is of utmost importance that government, at all levels, take action to protect victims and support survivors of economic abuse;
Now Therefore Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound does hereby authorize the Mayor to proclaim November 26, 2020 as “The Day of Recognition for Survivors of Financial Abuse and Economic Injustice” in the Town of Parry Sound.

9.5.2 – Proclamation of January, 2021 as Crime Stoppers Month.
Resolution
Whereas Crime Stoppers, an internationally recognized program, is a partnership of the public, the police and the media providing citizens with a proactive program to anonymously assist our police partners in the solving of crime, contributing to an improved quality of life in our communities and
Whereas since inception, anonymous calls to Near North CRIME STOPPERS have assisted the Police and other investigative agencies in making 1,715 arrests, recovering stolen property valued at over $4 million and seizing almost $52 million in illegal drugs;
Now Therefore Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound hereby authorizes the Mayor to declare January 2021 as Crime Stoppers Month in the Town of Parry Sound.

By-laws
None

Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) – October 20, 2020

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There are a few interesting items that arose during the meeting. Refer to the appropriate section for more information.

3.2.3 & Other Business – Local emergency hydro resources.
3.2.6 – Insurance cost increases.
10.2.2 – Amendment to Parks By-law 2017-6752 to remove smoking designated areas.

Abridged Minutes

Closed Session
b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (Library Board applications)
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes; (Proposed property exchange)
n) educating or training council members and no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of Council. (Site Locations for West Parry Sound Area Recreation Centre)

Questions of Staff
3.2.1 – In response to Councillor McCann’s inquiry regarding the status of upcoming public events, Director of Development & Protective Services Dave Thompson reported that the Public Health Unit released guidelines yesterday which indicate that Hallowe’en practices as we know them may continue, provided specific health protocols are undertaken and that further communication will be provided to the public as it becomes available. With respect to the Santa Claus parade, Mr. Thompson reported that there are currently discussions with the Health Unit and the Optimist Club to discuss how an alternative Santa Claus parade can be done safely. Given that the COVID-19 situation changes and requires adaptation, more information will be provided to the public as it becomes available about these events, as well as Remembrance Day.

3.2.2 – In response to Councillor Borneman’s inquiry, Director of Public Works Mike Kearns confirmed that the Public Works Department is ready for snow, whenever it comes.

3.2.3 – In response to Councillor Borneman’s inquiry regarding response time to a recent house fire at the northwest corner of Gibson & Cascade Streets, Mr. Thompson reported that there was no delay in firefighting activities at the scene. Crews quickly deployed an exterior attack onto the building, there was a significant knock down, and a great save. Mr. Thompson said that there was an approximate one hour delayed response by hydro to shut off power, a delay which is now common with hydro. Standard operating procedure of firefighters is to consider any electrical wires as live, and therefore avoid them, until a representative of the utility company declares them not live or shuts off the power. This is of concern as it may result in delayed firefighting at a fire scene.
Councillor Borneman responded that he understood the problem was that Lakeland Power doesn’t have enough line staff living in Parry Sound to cover on-call, and that a solution might be to have Lakeland contract with Hydro One to provide this service.
Councillors agreed to add this item to the agenda for consideration.

3.2.4 – Mr. Kearns responded to the Mayor’s inquiry regarding advertising for leaf and pumpkin pick-up, that he would follow-up with this.

3.2.5 – In response to Councillor McCann’s inquiry regarding a CN train delayed on the tracks a couple of weeks ago by 10-15 minutes, Mr. Kearns reported that CN officials did give notice electronically to the Town and Fire Department regarding the planned stoppage on the track and the expected duration.

3.2.6 – In response to Councillor Backman’s inquiry on insurance, Director of Finance Stephanie Phillips reported that a draft RFP is currently being prepared for a three-week advertisement posting targeting December 15th, 2020 for renewal, which is when the current insurance expires. Ms. Phillips also reported that insurance brokers are forecasting a 40-50% increase in rates for 2021.

Correspondence
4.1 – Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, Minister Responsible for Anti-Racism.
Update regarding Anti-Racism Directorate and regulatory work being done to bring the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 into force as well as other policing matters.

4.2 – Nina Bifolchi, Mayor, Town of Wasaga Beach.
Copy of letter to Premier Ford re: concerns with safety risks as a result of a recent unauthorized car rally in Wasaga Beach, and requests for tougher laws.

4.3 – Cindy Filmore, Administrative Services Coordinator Town of Kearney.
Resolution rejecting the Town of Parry Sound’s request regarding a Supplemental Emergency Medical Services Levy.

4.4 – Mackenzie Taylor, Records Clerk/Deputy Clerk, Township of Carling.
Proposed 2021 Budget to adjust service levels to achieve lowest possible tax rate.

All correspondence items were filed.

Deputations
5.1 – Rita Orr – CEO, Tom Lundy – Chair, Parry Sound Public Library.
Library Update; link to presentation:
Parry Sound Public Library Board Chair Tom Lundy introduced the Library’s infomercial on activities undertaken since shut-down in mid-March due to COVID-19 per the following: (link)
Mr. Lundy and Ms. Orr reported that since mid-March with the onset of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Library staff has worked to find new and creative ways to continue to provide services. Mr. Lundy noted that the Board’s 12 new policies passed was thanks to staff who prepared them, and that these policies have been recognized not only in Ontario, but outside Canada, with other boards using the Library’s policies as templates. Ms. Orr reported that the Library has seen an increase in the loan of digital books with 15,000 borrowed between March and September. Library cards can be obtained on-line now; 32 people signed up on-line in one month which is a significant number. Ms. Orr noted that the Library is hopeful it will be able to re-open to five days a week in January, up from its three days a week now; and that they received the wonderful news today of a donation from CN in the amount of $10,000.
Mr. Lundy concluded with the comment that while Ms. Orr had coined the phrase “The Little Library that Grew”, he suggested it should be “The Little Library That Roared” as its impact is up there with much larger libraries.

Ratification of Matters from Closed Agenda
7.1 – Parry Sound Public Library Board Appointment
Resolution
THAT Council hereby accepts the resignation of Abbey Dudas and appoints Jen Hoddy to the Parry Sound Public Library Board effective immediately; and
That Resolution 2018-142, appointing individuals to various Boards and Committees is hereby amended.
Carried

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Waste Diversion and Transition update
Resolution
That Council receive the report attached as Schedule A regarding Waste Diversion and Transition, for information purposes.
Carried

9.3.1 – 2021 Council Meeting Dates.
Resolution
That pursuant to By-law 2020-7061, Section 3, paragraph 4, Council approves Schedule “A” as attached, the 2021 schedule of Regular Meetings of Council.
Carried

9.4.1 – 2021 Budgeting Schedule.
Resolution
That Council hereby approves the 2021 Budgeting Schedule as set out in the attached Schedule “A”; and
That Council sets the 2021 budget guideline for a tax levy increase between 1.8% and 3.6% for the operating budget in the absence of a collective agreement for 2021; and
Further that the guidelines will be updated as per the policy once the collective agreement is reached if budget deliberations are still underway.
Carried

Other Business
That Staff be directed to meet with Lakeland Power encouraging them to enter into a contract with Hydro One to respond to fires for power shut off services.
Carried

By-laws
10.1.1 – Tesla Powerwall at Pound.
By-law 2020 – 7077
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Bracebridge Generation Ltd. as part of the SPEEDIER project, to install a Tesla Powerwall at the West Parry Sound Dog Pound.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.2.1 – Rezoning Application – Z/20/05 –1793951 Ontario Inc. (Greystone/Lighthouse) – Lifting of “h” symbol.
By-law 2020 – 7078
Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-4653 (The Zoning By-law) as amended to remove a holding provision for 1793951 Ontario Inc./Greystone/Lighthouse (20 Salt Dock Road).
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.2.2 – Amendment to Parks By-law 2017-6752 to remove smoking designated areas.
By-law 2020 – 7079
Being a By-law to amend the Parks By-law 2017-6752, to remove smoking designated areas.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

 

Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) – September 15, 2020

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The minutes are rather long as the presentations from the public meeting and a deputation are summarized. You may wish to take a look at the summaries to get a better sense of the issues being discussed.

As expected, Council passed all of the items presented to them. Key portions of the minutes are presented below.


Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Councillor Horne Declared Pecuniary Interest on items 9.1.1 & 9.1.2, as the property identified on these items is owned by West Parry Sound Health Centre, his spouse is the CFO of the Health Centre and is named on the lease.
Councillor Horne neither participated in discussion nor voted on the matters.

Public Meeting
2.1 – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – Z/20/02 – 2 Oastler Park Drive (John Jackson Planner Inc. on behalf of Waltmar Inc.)
Council held a public meeting to consider a proposed Zoning By-law amendment under Sections 34 of the Planning Act, as amended. After the Mayor adjourned the regular meeting and declared the public meeting open, Mr. Elgie advised that notice had been given by prepaid first-class mail to the required prescribed agencies and property owners within 120 metres, posted on the property and placed on the Town’s website.
Manager of Planning & Building Services Taylor Elgie advised that the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment would amend the C3(h) and EP zones zone to a C3 zone.
John Jackson responded to the Mayor’s invitation to speak in favour of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment. To recognize future commercial development on the southeast quadrant of Oastler Park Drive & Bowes St. already zoned commercial, this step is to recognize placement of an access road to be placed alongside the access ramp to southbound Hwy 400. This parcel is the last of the 4 corners to be developed. The owner is extremely sensitive to the need to promote a high value project which will be a gateway to the town and will to be undertaken in a manner which is sensitive to environmental conditions. This access road will cross a flooded bay which was historically a pasture which got flooded by a dam which leads to McGown Lake from this tiny lake known as Anderson Lake. The entire lake is currently zoned environmental protection and will remain EP except for this tiny corridor where they propose to access

the 2 parcels on either side of the flooded embayment. The owner to this point has expended significant resources to ensure the required assessments for environmental protection, which will have regard for not only Provincial policy statements, the Town’s official plan, the Endangered Species Act, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. And those programs we’re working closely with the planning staff of the Town that are close to being in an implementable stage. We realize there have been submissions, as there tends to be in these kinds of applications, where there are concerns about making sure that proper assessments are being done. It is his intention, together with Mr. Elgie to reach out to the persons and agencies that made submissions be sure that their concerns have been regarded by the many qualified consultants that the owner has retained. We believe this is going to be an important project for the town, it will meet the policies, have regard for any environmental sensitivities, and we would like the town to take this 1st step which will be the beginning of still considerable details to come forward.

Henry Lowry responded to the Mayor’s invitation to speak in opposition of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment. Mr. Lowry sent in a letter objecting to the zoning change. His biggest concern is the environmentally protected portion of this property. The application didn’t make clear that it was just a road across the environmental area. Also, of concern is the land to the east of the environment land which is a very small remnant piece of the property and he questions its commercial value at all. To go in and destroy the natural environment he thinks will do great harm to the entry to the Town as well as well as the views from his property across the street. The real commercial property is the portion along Oastler Park Drive and he finds it questionable why this little eastern piece is even being considered. He stands by his submission as sent in.

Mr. Elgie advised that he had received the following 5 letters of opposition with regards to this matter.
– From Eric Thompson, a property owner on McGown Lake wrote in opposition. Seguin recently dealt with a request to rezone to a commercial use, and they put in place a vegetative buffer to ensure clean waters. He notes that McGown Lake is at risk of sodium contamination due to the highway, he hopes that Parry Sound will also require a buffer. He feels that this is the only area of the lake to filter road salt and other chemicals.
– From Henry Lowry, letter of opposition. Mr. Lowry spoke to his reasons for objection during the livestreaming of the meeting.
– From Paul McGown, letter of opposition with several concerns: if lake infilled where would water runoff to, what are the impacts to McGown Lake, last time lake impacted by highway an algae bloom occurred, where will runoff from development be directed, will municipal sewage be supplied to the property, McGown Lake is at capacity, Blandings turtles have been noted in the area and not accounted for.
– Scott McGown letter of opposition: questioning if the intended purpose of the property has been described and requesting to be notified of decisions.

– Township of Seguin letter of opposition: application is premature without further study, lands form part of a much larger watershed and are concerned that no studies have been submitted which examine the hydrological impacts of this development and request that this request be deferred. They request a copy of any submitted studies which have been supplied to them.

Questions of Staff
3.2.1 – Mayor McGarvey asked Mr. Kearns what the town is doing for Rail Safety Week. Mr. Kearns advised that initial discussions concerning Operation Lifesaver have been undertaken and also going to be participating in their LookListenLive.ca initiative which adds signage at crossings. This information has been shared with the area schools via contact with the principals. The information will be shared on our website & social media next week.
3.2.2 – Councillor McCann inquired of Mr. Kearns if, with home schooling and students learning on-line, if they also have the ability to connect to these initiatives. Mr. Kearns will investigate and advised that it will be on our website and social media and hoped that the media will also assist with sharing the information.
3.2.3 – Councillor Backman asked Mr. Harris for an update on the Strategic Plan. Mr. Harris advised that the plan is available digitally and by hardcopy if requested. Staff are working on their KPO’s (Key Performance Objectives) with some delays due to covid-19 issues and other matters arising. He expects a report to come forward either at the next meeting or at the October 20th meeting.
3.2.4 – Councillor Backman asked Mr. Harris about the Regional Economic Development Initiative. Mr. Harris responded that when Mr. Barns resigned in March this also was the end of the 3-year term for funding. A further funding grant was applied for and which has been successfully approved. The EDO recruitment process has been underway with a final interview taking place last week. In the meantime, Vladimir Shehovtsov, the Town’s EDO has been responding to inquires as they come in. Additionally, he has been reaching out to area businesses to see how covid has affected them and what role the Town and the Collaborative may play to assist them.
3.2.5 – Councillor Borneman asked Mr. Pengra about the activity by Speedier staff at the transfer station grounds. The Speedier project is moving forward with the solar field, all piles are in, waiting for concrete to set after which the racking and panels can be installed. The Speedier components can then be installed.

Correspondence
4.1. – Lori West, Clerk, Municipality of McDougall.
4.1a – Support of Lake of Bay’s resolution and support in principle for Muskoka Parry Sound Riding Cooperative Broadband Initiative.
Filed
4.1b – Support of Whitestone’ Resolution requesting federal funding of broadband internet.
Filed
4.1c – Support of Archipelago’s Resolution requesting provincial funding of WPSHC recognizing population.
Filed

4.2 – April Denman, Executive Administrator, Downtown Business Association.
4.2a – DBA resignations
4.2b – September 9 Board Minutes appointing Doug Wilton.
Agenda item 8.1

4.3 Waste Reduction Week in Canada.
Request to proclaim October 19-25 Waste Reduction Week in Canada.
Agenda item 9.5.1

4.4 – Lee-Ann Turner.
Requesting On-Street parking on Waubeek Street.
4.4a – supplementary email of September 13, 2020 with a copy of this evening’s deputation.
Copied to Director of Public Works

Deputations
5.1 – Lee-Ann Turner.
Requesting On-Street parking on Waubeek Street.
A copy of Ms. Turner’s deputation is attached and available on the website as a presentation.
Ms. Turner is requesting a return of parking to Waubeek St. which she understands has a 50+ year history of allowing on street parking on the side the sidewalk is on. This was disallowed due to road improvements. The absence of a bike lane, removal of parking, a very smooth straightaway and continued pedestrian activity supposes an increase in risk. A bike lane was not created; waterfront trail is bike accessible and noted in the master plan but she feels it would have been appropriate to have a secondary bike lane.
Two crosswalks were created based on complaints and concerns which was admirable. No pedestrians have been hit on Waubeek St. the cost for 1 crosswalk was $30,000.00.
The straightway creates increased speeds, especially at night when traffic is light. In 2019 a request was made to decrease the speed to 40 kph, which I disagreed with as I feel the 50 kph speed limit is appropriate but vehicles need to follow the speed limit.
Vehicles continue to exceed the posted limits. The smooth road is enticing drivers to higher speeds which increases risk to pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalk side slows traffic and naturally provides a safety barrier for pedestrians. Parking increases risk for cyclists whereas bike lanes reduce their risk.
No parking signs have been installed on the asphalt median as opposed to on the grass, which was a surprise to her due to the risk of impalement, which she understood fencing and signage is usually placed so far away from the edge of a curb.
The crosswalk at Belvedere meets the criteria of the accessibility plan of 2013 and I have no comment on crosswalk # 3. The comment made is in relation to the sidewalk on Waubeek St which is now only separated from vehicles by a curb and asphalt boulevard, the greater speeds of vehicles creates a greater danger for those using the sidewalk.
Within the Trail master plan it recommends priority area for sidewalks, including routes to schools and along busy roads, signage and other measures to promote safe use, bike lanes and trails on main arterial & collector roads, and looping of the waterfront trail. Notes from the trails master plan: The importance of good design applies also to the improvement and retrofit of existing facilities. Pedestrians want areas that are safe, attractive, convenient and easy to use. She maintains that the design did discourage pedestrians and that it is an unintended consequence.
The sidewalk design installed was alternative # 3 which was the least preferred method and it increases the risk to pedestrians as it removes the buffer. Parking will assist in making pedestrians feel safer with a buffer in place. Landscaping has not been completed which would act as a buffer and is within the plan.

Consent Agenda
8.1 – DBA Resignations and Appointment.
Resolution
That upon notice and recommendation of the Parry Sound Downtown Business Association (DBA), Council of the Town of Parry Sound accepts the resignations of Tanis Mack and Sue Sullivan, and makes the appointment of Doug Wilton to the Parry Sound DBA; and
That the DBA Board appointing resolution 2019-012 be so amended.
Carried

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Sign By-law Variance Application – 97 Bowes Pylon.
Resolution
That Council authorizes and directs the Chief Building Official to issue a permit for revision to the Pylon Sign at 97 Bowes Street according to the terms and conditions attached as Schedule A; and
That if the applicant does not agree to the terms and conditions attached as Schedule A, that the request for a variance is effectively denied.
Carried

9.1.2 – Sign By-law Variance Application – 97 Bowes Read-o-Graph.
Resolution
That Council authorizes the Chief Building Official to issue a permit for a Read-O-Graph sign at 97 Bowes Streets according to the terms and conditions attached as Schedule A; and
That if the applicant does not agree to the terms and conditions attached as Schedule A, that the request for a variance is effectively denied.
Carried

9.2.1 – Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts Performance Hall Reopening Plan.
Resolution
That Council of the Town of Parry Sound accepts the Reopening Plan of the Stockey Centre Performance Hall per the Reopening Plan attached as Schedule A.
Carried

9.5.1 Waste Reduction Week.
Resolution
Council of the Town of Parry Sound does hereby proclaim October 19-25, 2020 as Waste Reduction Week in Canada, and commits to the following:
a) We commit to waste reduction, resource conservation, and community education for sustainable living.
b) We recognize that losing waste to disposal and as litter are local and global threats to the environment.
c) We will take action to reduce our waste and support the circular economy.
Carried

By-laws
10.1.1 – Site Plan Application S20/01 – 20 Salt Dock Road/Lighthouse (1793951 Ontario Inc.).
By-Law 2020 – 7069
Being a By-law to authorize a Site Plan Agreement S201/01 with 1793951 Ontario Inc. (20 Salt Dock Road/The Lighthouse)
Passed, Signed & Sealed.

10.1.2 Big Sound Marina Agreement One Year Extension with Massasauga Management Co.
By-law 2020 – 7070
Being a bylaw to amend the agreement with Massasauga Management Co. Inc. for operation of Big Sound Marina and the Town Dock and supersede amending By-law 2019-6854.
Passed, Signed & Sealed.

Council Agenda Preview – September 1, 2020

29 Saturday Aug 2020

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There are a few interesting items of the agenda, although not controversial in my opinion.

9.1.2 – 2020 EMS Budget Deficit.
There will be an additional tax levy for 2021 related to added EMS demands related to COVID-19 impacting all West Parry Sound municipalities.

9.1.4 – Application for Consent – 41, 43 & 45 Winnifred Ave.
This item offers a peek at the developers planning, or lack thereof, with this new development.

9.3.1 – Financial Variance Report for Mid-Year 2020.
With all of the additional expenses and lost revenues related to COVID-19 it seems the Town is on track with a 2020 budget that was prepared without any sense of the pandemic and its impact.

Correspondence
4.1 – Seguin Township.
Support for request that province fund the West Parry Sound Health Centre based on real residential population of West Parry Sound, its tax base and the large catchment area.

4.2 – Municipality of Magnetawan.
Resolution 2020-210 supporting the Town of Parry Sound’s Resolution 2020-068 regarding Municipal Financial Assistance Program.

4.3 – Municipality of Whitestone.
Resolution 2020-250 supporting in principle the Muskoka-Parry Sound Riding Cooperative Broadband initiative.

4.4 – CUPE Ontario.
20th Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, October 22, 2020

4.5 – Judy Kovacs.
Request to install railing on Cascade St hill between CN crossing and William St.

Deputations
None

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – 2019 Land Ambulance Expenditure Reconciliation.
Resolution
That upon the recommendation of the EMS Advisory Committee, Town of Parry Sound Council authorize the payment of $384,657 to the West Parry Sound Health Centre for the budget deficit occurring in the 2019 year, funded from the EMS Surplus Reserve.

9.1.2 – 2020 EMS Budget Deficit.
Direction
That the Director of Protective and Development Services prepare the 2021 Land Ambulance Budget recognizing that recent trends in funding challenges will necessitate significant levy increases.
Resolution 2020
Recognizing that municipalities can utilize COVID-19 related funding from the Province at their discretion,
Now therefore upon the recommendation of the EMS Advisory Committee, a supplementary levy of $450,000.00 be applied in 2020 to municipalities in the Parry Sound District using the traditional funding formula; and further that the summer upstaff shift operate until October 13th, 2020.

9.1.3 – EMS Committee Member Appointment.
Resolution
That Town of Parry Sound Council accepts the resignation of Kim Dixon and appoints McDougall Councillor Lewis Malott to the Town of Parry Sound EMS Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term of Council.

9.1.4 – Application for Consent – 41, 43 & 45 Winnifred Ave.
Resolution
That B/31/20 (PS) – (L.U. Maughan on behalf of W.E.H. Developments Limited) – Lots 46-49 of M648 be supported, subject to the following conditions of consent:
1. That the applicant be advised that separate water/sewer services are to be provided to each of the proposed lots; and
2. That the applicant ensures legal access to the secondary units of the proposed lots. A physical and legal, without trespassing, exit serving the secondary units and compliant with the Ontario Building Code shall be provided.

9.2.1 – COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Specialized Equipment – Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.
Resolution
THAT Council authorizes that application be made to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, Specialized Equipment program; and,
THAT Clayton Harris be confirmed as the person with signing authority.

9.3.1 – Financial Variance Report for Mid-Year 2020.
Resolution
That Council hereby receives and accepts the variance report for Mid-Year 2020 (June 30, 2020); and
That Council hereby approves the expenses for Council members for the period from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020; and
That Council approves the transfer of the Federal contribution received related to the Town’s acquisition of Big Sound Marina in the amount of $1,293,240 to a Reserve for the purpose of capital expenditures at Big Sound Marina; and
Further That the Big Sound Marina Floating Breakwater in the 2020 budget be funded from this newly established Big Sound Marina Capital Reserve.

9.4.1 – Single Source – Municipal Vehicle (Sidewalk Maintenance/Plow).
Resolution
That Council accept the quote tender from Cubex Ltd for a used 2018 MacLean articulating Municipal Vehicle (Sidewalk Maintenance/Plow) in the amount of $152,021.16 including taxes and delivery.

9.4.2 – Parry Sound Drive Culvert Replacement.
Resolution
That Council accept the quote from Fowler Construction in the amount of $178,917.42 excluding HST, for culvert replacement on Parry Sound Drive; and
That the Mayor & Clerk be authorized to sign required agreements necessary to undertake the work.

9.4.3 – Bobby Orr Community Centre Re-opening.
Resolution
That the report regarding the September 2020 re-opening plans of the Bobby Orr Community Centre be received for information purposes for the benefit of Council and the Community.

9.5.1 – Rail Safety Week.
Resolution
Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27, 2020;
Whereas it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens;
Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness;
Whereas CN has requested Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;
Now Therefore be it Resolved That: the Council of the Town of Parry Sound supports national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 21 to 27, 2020.

9.5.2 – 20th Annual Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.
Resolution
Whereas years of research confirms the benefits of high quality child-care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and
Whereas child-care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and
Whereas trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educators and child-care staff are the key to quality in early learning and child-care programs and champions for children;
Therefore Be It Resolved that October 22, 2020 be designated the 20th annual “Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community.

By-laws
10.4.1 – Cemetery By-law Amendment; addition of columbarium at Sylvan Acres.
Direction
That staff be directed to forward this by-law to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario for approval.
By-law 2020 – 7066
Being a By-law to establish the maintenance, management, regulation and control of the Hillcrest Cemetery and Sylvan Acres Cemetery and to repeal By-law 2019-6952.

10.4.2 – Equipment contracts for the SPEEDIER microgrid project with Lakeland Holding.
By-law 2020 – 7067
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of Agreements with Bracebridge Generation Ltd. as part of the SPEEDIER project, to install hot water tank controllers at the Operations Building and Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to install a Tesla Powerwall at the Operations Building.

Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) – August 11, 2020

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I have no additional thoughts concerning the August 11th Town of Parry Sound council meeting minutes.

Closed Session
b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (2 Taxi License Appeals to refusals by the Issuer of Licenses; Applicants to the Accessibility Advisory Committee);
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes; (conditions with respect to potential sale of property)
h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them, (status update of a grant application);
Carried

Ratification of Matters from Closed Agenda
7.1 – Taxi License Appeal Applicant #001-2020
Cllr. Keith declared pecuniary interest on the item as she is employed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Councillor Keith did not participate in discussion, nor vote on the matter.
Resolution
That Council of the Town of Parry Sound approves Applicant #001-2020’s appeal and grants a temporary Taxi Driver’s Licence; and
That Council hereby directs the Issuer of Licences to issue the Applicant a seven (7) month Probationary Taxi Driver’s Licence with the following conditions:
a) That a Level 2 Criminal Record Check be provided at the end of the temporary period (7 months), and annually thereafter as a part of the regular renewal process, without any new convictions; and
b) That subsequent Driver’s Abstracts, checked every six (6) months while holding a valid Taxi Driver’s Licence, do not contain any new convictions; and c) That the owner of Ivy’s Taxi sign a responsibility agreement; and d) That if the Town becomes aware of any violation of the applicant’s probation conditions set herein the licence be revoked immediately.
Carried

7.2. – Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Appointments
Resolution 2020 – 085
That Council appoints the following applicants to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Bill Alexander, Nancy Hall, Rebecca Jones, Bill Liggins, Kelsey Quesnelle, Keith Smith.
That Council appoints the following two Town Councillors to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Councillor Backman and Councillor Keith.
Carried

Presentations
Civic Scholarship Award
Mayor McGarvey introduced the 2020 Civic Scholarship Award winner Amy Johns. Ms. Johns is entering her second year in the practical nursing program at Fleming College. After her first year, she has worked at Lakeland as a personal support worker. She has also volunteered in Parry Sound, including for hometown hockey, Timbits soccer, and school sporting events, including coaching the junior volleyball team.
In addition to working close to home, Ms. Johns hopes one day to be involved in international nursing, making a difference around the world.

Questions of Staff
3.2.1 – In response to Councillor McCann’s inquiry regarding reckless behaviour and noise at night at the Salt Docks, Mr. Thompson reported that he has contacted OPP Staff Sgt. McDonald about this matter and they will have more patrols in the area especially in the evening.
In response to Councillor Borneman’s follow-up inquiry regarding potential for installing temporary speed bumps for the summer, Director of Public Works Mike Kearns reported this can be considered, but cautioned that while this measure can initially slow traffic there are also unintended consequences with some drivers using excessive acceleration after passing over the speed bumps, being excessively noisy, and that some trucks with good suspension, are not really affected by speed bumps.
Councillor Horne recommended consideration of reducing the speed on Salt Dock Road and Waubeek Street to 40 KM/hour.

3.2.2 – In response to Mayor McGarvey’s request for an update report on the pedestrian crossing at the top of Waubeek, Avenue Road and Belvedere, Mr. Kearns reported that the painting has been completed to indicate a crosswalk is there however some of the signage has been delayed because of supply chain issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The signage should be available on Thursday, and the contractor representative indicated that the crossing lights system was tested and functioned this afternoon.

3.2.3 – In response to Councillor Keith’s inquiry regarding use of a speed spy, Mr. Kearns confirmed that the device has been redeployed on Isabella Street and the data collected will be communicated to the OPP in an attempt to secure more enforcement at times when it appears there is more speeding.
In response to a follow-up inquiry by Councillor McCann on the use of electronic speed signs in an attempt to get drivers to reduce their speed, Mr. Kearns noted that the department is currently reviewing such devices for purchase in this year’s budget and that as they are not cheap, they will be looking at moving one unit to different locations.
Councillor Backman also noted that she saw one of these units at Wasauksing and it is solar powered.

Correspondence
4.1 – Judy Smith, Director Municipal Governance/Clerk, Chatham-Kent.
Support for Private Member’s Bill re: Emancipation Day proclamation.
See item 9.5.1

4.2 – Jamie Eckenswiller, Deputy Clerk, Owen Sound.
Support for Private Member’s Bill re: Emancipation Day proclamation.
See item 9.5.1

4.3 – Judith Meyntz, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Whitestone.
Support for position that DSSABs not appropriate OPP oversight body
Filed

4.4. – Colin & Sally Norman, Salt Dock Road.
Concerns regarding safety and noise at Salt Dock as a result of speeding cars.
Referred to Director of Development & Protective Services.

4.5 – Jacquie Wareham, Online Learning Recruitment Officer, Contact North. Education Opportunities
Filed

4.6 – Lori West, Clerk, Municipality of McDougall. Support for Long-Term Care Home Improvements
Filed

4.7 – Lori West, Clerk, Municipality of McDougall.
Request that the Province Expedite ICIP Grant applications
Filed

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Comprehensive Review of Zoning By-law – Circulation.
Stefan Szczerbak of Planscape explained to Council the modified public consultation process under the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Direction
That staff circulate the draft comprehensive Zoning By-law for public and agency review/comment.
Carried

9.1.2 – Plans Reviewer and Inspector.
Resolution
That the Council of the Town of Parry Sound formalize the position of Plans Reviewer and Inspector; and further
That the Organization Chart attached as Schedule A be approved.
Carried

9.5.1 – Emancipation Day Proclamation annually for August 1.
Resolution
THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound supports the Private Member’s Bill put forward by Majid Jowhari: M-36 Emancipation Day, to designate August 1st of every year as “Emancipation Day” in Canada; and
THAT this resolution of support be forwarded to Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison, and all House of Commons representatives.
Carried

By-laws
10.1.1 – Appoint Building Inspector (Naythan Nunes).
By-law 2020 – 7064Being a by-law to appoint Naythan Nunes as a building inspector and revoke other appointments.
Passed, Signed & Sealed