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Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) – March 17, 2020

10 Friday Apr 2020

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Oops – I just found this post in my drafts – I guess I prepared it and forgot to push send.

Move along, there is little to read here. Things unfolded as expected with no significant implications.

Closed Session
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes; (potential acquisition of property for municipal purposes)

e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (potential claims regarding issues on private property);

Questions of Staff
3.2.1 – In response to a question from Councillor McCann regarding what steps the public should take when trees blow down in storms, Chief Dave Thompson stated that with regards to incidents affecting the municipality or public safety, residents are encouraged to call 911. This gets the Fire Dept out to the site to secure it and get in the proper resources to remedy the situation which may be for example the Town’s Public Works, or the electrical utility Lakeland.

3.2.2. – In response to Councillors Horne and Keith’s inquiries regarding the potential for offering a grace period or waiving of penalty for late payment of taxes and water and sewer bills by taxpayers and residents having difficulty paying these bills as a result of economic hardship from the COVID-19 shut-down, Director of Finance Stephanie Phillips and CAO Clayton Harris responded that this issue is under consideration and would come back to Council for a decision.

Correspondence
4.1 – Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing.
Provincial Policy Statement, 2020.
Action – Circulated to Mayor & Council and filed.

4.2 – Kami Johnson, Administrator, Belvedere Heights.
2020 levy.
Action – Circulated to Mayor & Council, and Director of Finance for follow-up.

4.3 – Frank Fernandez, Stop the Great Lakes Nuclear Dump.
OPG’s plan to build a nuclear waste repository in Kincardine abandoned.
Action – Circulated to Mayor & Council and filed.

4.4.a – North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.
Health Unit Preparing for COVID-19.
Action – Filed.

4.4b – Ministry of Health.
Province Implementing Enhanced Measures to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
Action – Filed.

4.5 – Chris Litschko, Chief Executive Officer, Lakeland Holding Ltd.
Request for letter of support for CRTC application for rural area high speed internet.
Action – Circulated to Mayor & Council with supporting resolution prepared for consideration.

Deputations
5.1 – Leslie Mapstone – withdrawn.
Film Festival June 4-6, 2020.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – 2019 Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and Appointed Board Members.
Resolution. That the 2019 Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and Appointed Board Members, attached as Schedule “A”, be accepted.
Carried.  

9.2.1 – 2019 Water System Summary Report.
Resolution 2020. 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 2019”, as prepared by Kyle Hall, Manager of Water Systems.
Carried

9.3.1 – Consent Application – B/03/2020 (PS) – Kondwani Corporation.
Resolution. That a decision on Consent Application No. B/03/2020 (PS) (Kondwani Corporation / 58 Emily Street) be supported, subject to conditions of consent that require:
The payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland;
The retained lands be rezoned to recognize the lands do not have frontage and access onto a year-round maintained road, and also that a holding symbol be applied which requires the submission of Record of Site Condition and the evaluation of the landfill site prior to any sensitive use; and
The submission of an environmental impact study supporting the proposed consent application.
Carried

9.4.1 – Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) Grant Application 2021-2024.
Resolution. THAT Council authorizes that application be made to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) for the 2021-2024 Stockey Centre programming season; and
THAT the CAO, Clayton Harris be authorized to execute the application and other relevant documents.
Carried

9.4.2 – Grant Funding Opportunity Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport.
Resolution. WHEREAS on the 21st day of August, 2000 The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound and The Corporation of the Township of Seguin entered into an Agreement for the operation, control and management of the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport;
AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound and The Corporation of the Township of Seguin hold title to the Airport lands;
AND WHEREAS the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Commission has prepared applications to FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for funding for a Runway and Airside Business Development Project;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Parry Sound and the Township of Seguin as contributing funding partners to the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport, in the event there are cost overruns for this project, the Town of Parry Sound (20%) and the Township of Seguin (80%) are obligated to provide financial assistance to the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Commission as required;
THEFEFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as owners of the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport lands, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound does hereby support the applications for funding from FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for capital improvements at the Airport (Runway and Airside Business Development Project);
AND THAT the Township of Seguin will provide cash flow assistance to the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Commission as required for the municipal portion, in the form of a long-term repayable loan of a maximum of 2.5 million, with specific terms of repayment to be determined at a later date;
AND THAT Council approves the Township of Seguin to act as the lead Applicant for the above referenced Project;
AND THAT the Township of Seguin, as lead applicant will establish appropriate measures, project oversight, including status updates to minimize the risk of cost overruns.
Carried

9.5.1 – Lakeland Holding Ltd.
Resolution. Whereas Parry Sound is a significant community in its location on the shores of Georgian Bay running up the Highway 400 North corridor; and
Whereas there are many looking to relocate their permanent and/or seasonal residence and business to this area; and
Whereas providing a quality internet service product to the more underserviced areas of Parry Sound District will make this area that much more attractive to businesses and potential residents alike;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound hereby supports the application by Lakeland Networks to the CRTC Rural Broadband funding initiative to bring quality, cost-effective high-speed internet to our Town and surrounding areas.
Carried

9.5.2 – COVID-19 Ratification of Administrative Actions and Authority Delegation.
Resolution. Whereas the World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic; and
Whereas the Province of Ontario has declared a state of emergency today amid the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas federal, provincial and municipal responses to best practice advice on limiting gatherings and social contact, has been to limit access, including close programs, facilities, and offices; and
Whereas the situation is very dynamic and evolving quickly, often requiring immediate action;
Now Therefore, Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound ratifies the administrative actions taken to close municipal facilities and programs effective March 16th, 2020 until further notice including the Bobby Orr Community Centre, the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, the Parry Sound Public Library and further;
That the Chief Administrative Officer in consultation with the Mayor and the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), is delegated decision-making authority to close municipal facilities, adjust service levels, cancel programs and/or Council meetings; and/or re-instate as the situation evolves; and That the Chief Administrative Officer inform Council at the earliest opportunity.
Carried

By-laws
10.1.1 – MPAC Lease Agreement – Extension.
By-law 2020 – 7022. Being a By-Law to authorize extension of lease agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for office space from November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2025.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.3.1 – Amendment to Parking and Traffic Control By-law 2019-6912 for the Town of Parry Sound.
By-law 2020 – 7023
Being a By-law to amend the Parking and Traffic Control By-law 2019-6912.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.3.2 – Updated agreements with Chris Everitt, Earl Smallwood and Gary Kloetstra for on call after hours Municipal Law Enforcement services.
By-law: 2020 – 7024
Being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Chris Everitt, Earl Smallwood and Gary Kloetstra for the provision of on call after hours Municipal Law Enforcement services.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.3.3 – New Smoking By-law for the Town of Parry Sound.
By-law 2020 – 7025
Being a By-law to Prohibit Smoking on Town of Parry Sound Property.
Passed, Signed and Sealed
Direction for staff follow-up
That staff investigate and report back to Council on what is possible to control smoking on sidewalks in the downtown area.
Carried

Council Agenda Preview – February 4, 2020

01 Saturday Feb 2020

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This week’s agenda has a limited number of agenda items and seems to be a bit of a tease. There is a presentation of the Draft 2020 Budget (Item 9.1.1) but no attachments. I think it is always helpful to provide the outlines of a presentation for people who are interested. I have asked for a copy of the draft budget. It’s hard to make sense of a presentation when there is no material to prepare with. The budget is perhaps the most important strategic document for the municipality. While the Strategic Plan is on this week’s agenda, it’s the budget that provides clarity on the Town’s actual strategic objectives.

On the subject of the Strategic Plan (Item 9.4.2) I am underwhelmed. It looks more like an expanded Mission Statement, with too many points and too many words. If you make it long enough and obtuse enough there is very little you can be criticized for, or held accountable for. It would have been helpful to have had the strategic priorities ranked. What is must have, and will get the necessary resources to be accomplished, versus what is nice and will be resourced as budgets and time permit. If everything is important then nothing is. Well played Staff and Council.

You may detect a little bit of frustration in the last few comments. It’s so much easier and satisfying to get into the doing rather than the thinking. It’s a common fault of governments and businesses. An hour of thinking and planning can save a day, a week, a year, or even a lifetime of wasted effort.

Here is a link to the strategic plan in case you don’t want to go to Town’s website to download the full agenda package.

If you want an idea of what constitutes a strategic plan, I refer you to Leonard Cohen’s song – First We Take Manhattan. “First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin.” Short, simple, to the point, and accountable. Here’s a link to Leonard’s version, here is a link to Jennifer Warnes’ version.

Let’s not overlook closed Session (Item c)) that mentions boundary adjustment and a cryptic mention of a request to purchase Town lands. The former might be related to boundary adjustment discussions with Seguin that restarted more than a year ago.

The Public Meeting seems to be related to the French School moving to the Mall. That can only be a boost for a developer (Mall) who seem to have lost their way with proposed condo/apartment repurposing. It also means that Canadore can get back their full resources for adult education. Expect to see some surprises in that area. I don’t think the folks in North Bay have any idea on what to do in Parry Sound except retreat. I will be pleasantly surprised if they have a well thought out ‘Strategic Plan’ that can make full use of the facility in the near or at least midterm.

Closed Session
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes; (potential boundary adjustment; request to purchase Town lands)

Public Meeting
2.1 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – Z/19/17 – 70 Joseph Street (Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario) to amend the C5 zone to permit a School.

Correspondence
4.1a – Minister Todd Smith, Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services. Public consultations regarding new five-year strategy on poverty reduction.
4.1b – Minister Todd Smith, Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services. On-line survey available regarding new five-year strategy on poverty reduction
4.2 – Zach Crafts, Emma Kitchen. Request for road widening and inclusion of sidewalk and a bicycle lane on Isabella Street at Wood Street to address safety concerns.
4.3 – Joe Beleskey. Drainage issues at residence.
4.4 – Dan DiNicolo, President, Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce Summary of 2019 Activities.

Deputations
5.1 – Nadine Hammond, Curator/Manager, The Museum on Tower Hill. The Museum on Tower Hill 2020 funding request.
5.2 – Laurie Del Net, Executive Director, Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber of Commerce 2020 Funding request.
5.3 – Dave Brunton, Linda West, President, Rotary Club of Parry Sound. Rotary 3-pitch Strikes Against Cancer

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Draft 2020 Operating Budget.
Resolution. That the staff report, 2020 Draft Budget Package and presentation be received for information purposes.
9.4.1 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Establishment & Terms of Reference. Resolution . That Council authorizes the establishment of an Accessibility Advisory Committee according to the Terms of Reference attached as Schedule A and directs staff to advertise for members.
9.4.2 – 2020-2030 Strategic Plan.
Resolution 2020 . The Council for the Town of Parry Sound approve the 2020 -2030 Strategic Plan substantially in the form as attached as Appendix A.

By-laws
10.4.1 Department of Canadian Heritage – Canadian Arts Presentation Amendment to the Grant Agreement.
By-law 2020 – 7014. Being a by-law to authorize the execution of the amendment to the funding agreement with the Department of Canadian Heritage – Canadian Arts Presentation Fund – for Stockey Centre programming for the fiscal years 2018-2021.

Council Agenda Preview – April 2, 2019

30 Saturday Mar 2019

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The big issue this week from my perspective is the presentation of the draft Town of Parry Sound budget for 2019. I will not offer comments here. I hope to review the budget document this weekend and provide thoughts in a post prior to the formal presentation at Tuesday’s council meeting.

There are two topics on the agenda that reflect a little bit of area conflict. The first is a concern from McDougall about the decision to rebuild the current high school as a ‘mega school’ of sorts at the expense of schools in McDougall (Item 4.4). The second concerns the display of art at the Stockey Centre (Items 4.5 and 10.3.1). It seems to me the Town has made the appropriate decision. Sometimes community organizations just get a little lazy and start to take things for granted.

I’ll be at the meeting on Tuesday for the budget presentation.

Closed Session

  1. d) labour relations or employee negotiations: (Director of Finance/Treasurer employment agreement)

Public Meeting

2.1– Notice of a Complete Application and Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – Z/19/01 – 21 Miller Street (Barker)

Correspondence

4.1 – David Brunton and Linda West, President and President Elect of Rotary Club.  Request for Silver level sponsorship of the 1st Annual Rotary 3 Pitch “Strikes Against Cancer in support of Cancer Care in our WPSH and our local parry Sound Rotary Club’s Beneficiaries”, formerly The RACH! This June 14-15, 2019.
4.2 – J. Shipman and W. Cormier. Copy of letter to Honourable Norm Miller, MPP for Parry Sound regarding concerns that a portion of the Canadore college building will be rented out to an organization that does not fit with the intended use of the building.
4.3 – Dale Robinson, Mayor, Municipality of McDougall. Request that before the Town considers a resolution urging the Ministry of Education to release funds for the building of a new school, which would affectively close Nobel and McDougall Schools, that a proper accommodation review commence to allow for public consultation.
4.4 – Giselle Bodkin, Partner, BDO Canada LLP. Audit Plan for 2018
4.5 – Marc de Groote, Artists Round The Sound (ARTS). Concern with Stockey Centre’s decision to not renew agreement with ARTS.

Deputations

5.1 – Rotary Club of Parry Sound. Pitch Against Cancer.
5.2 – Anne Bossart, Tower Hill Gardeners. Tower Hill Update

Resolutions and Direction to Staff

9.1.1 – RFQ – Sewer Flushing and Cleaning. Resolution. That Council accept the quotation from The Pipe Spy Inc. in the amount of $45,426.00, HST included, for sewer flushing, cleaning and camera inspection of approximately 12,000 meters of sanitary sewer, this quotation being the lowest of three (3) quotations received.

9.1.1 – Tender – Sewage Pump Station 9 Modifications. Resolution. That upon the recommendation of Triton Engineering Services Limited, Council award the tender for the modifications of Sewage Pumping Station 9 to E.A. Shipman Electric, in the amount of $420,382.27, including HST, this tender being the lowest of five (5) tenders received.

9.3.1 – BOCC Ice Surface Rehabilitation Project – Tender Award. Resolution. That upon the recommendation of Quinin Construction Ltd., Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound accept and award the tenders for the Bobby Orr Community Centre Ice Surface Rehabilitation Project as follows:
A – Concrete slab demolition and excavation from Fowler Construction Limited in the amount of $86,064.20, this being the lowest tender of four (4) tenders received;
B – Concrete reinforcement steel and mesh supply from Harris Rebar in the amount of $40,688.75, this being the lowest tender of two (2) tenders received;
C – Concrete supply from Parry Sound Ready Mix in the amount of $40,528.00, this being the only tender received;
D – Place and finish concrete slabs from Centis Tile & Terrazzo in the amount of $38,255.00, this being the lowest tender of four (4) tenders received;
E – Rigid insulation supply from Simcoe Building Centre – Bracebridge in the amount of $43,299.03, this being the lowest tender of seven (7) tenders received;
F – Dasher boards, glazing and netting from Athletica in the amount of $152,500, this being the lowest tender of three (3) tenders received;
G – Slab refrigeration piping from Black and McDonald in the amount of $134,950.00, this being the only tender received.

9.3.2 – Tender Award – BOHF Gift Shop Renovation. Resolution. That upon the recommendation of Brenda Ryan, FAD Architects, Council award the tender for the renovation of the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame gift shop to CFC Contracting, in the amount of $41,000, this tender being the lowest of two (2) tenders received, negotiated down from the original tender of $77,010.90.

9.3.3 – 2019 Canadian Association for Sport Heritage Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Resolution. THAT Council authorizes Caitlin Dyer to attend the Canadian Association for Sport Heritage Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick June 19-21, 2019, further to By-law No: 2019-6902 which requires prior Council approval for attendance at seminars, conferences and conventions outside of the Province of Ontario.

9.3.4 – Drinking Water Inspection Report. Resolution. That the report on the January 24, 2019 MECP Parry Sound Drinking Water Inspection Report be received for information purposes.

9.4.1 – 2019 Budget. Resolution. That the staff report, 2019 Draft Budget Package and presentation be received for information purposes.

By-laws

10.3.1 – Charles W. Stockey Centre & Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Art Exhibition. Resolution. That Council accepts the Art Exhibit proposal from 18 James Street for the Charles W. Stockey Centre & Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. By-law 2019 – 6904. Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with 18 James Street for rental of wall space for an art exhibit at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts

10.3.2 – Hatchets Rowing Centre use of Yvonne Williams Park MOU. By-law 2019 – 6905. Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hatchets Rowing Centre for the use of Yvonne Williams Park as a rowing training centre.

10.3.3 – Tower Hill Gardeners & Tower Hill Park MOU. By-law 2019 – 6906. Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tower Hill Gardeners & Georgian Bay Master Gardeners for maintaining gardens at Tower Hill Park.

10.3.4 – Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Northern Ontario Internship  Program Agreement. By-law 2019 – 6907. Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation accepting the terms and conditions of the approval of the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Marketing & Digital Media Intern.

Council Agenda Preview – September 18, 2018

17 Monday Sep 2018

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A very, very light agenda this week as Council heads towards the election. Nothing caught my attention as being a major issue.

Deputations

5.1 – Susan Hrycyna, Executive Director and Brenda Ryan, Board Member Parry Sound Downtown Business Association (PSDBA). Presentation of the Downtown Business Association’s Beautification Plan

5.2 – O.P.P. Staff Sergeant Mike Gordon and Rob Gibson from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Update on the state of Parry Sound Fire 33.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff

9.2.1 – 2019 Council Meeting Dates. Resolution. That pursuant to By-law 2018-6814, Section 3, paragraph 4, Council approves Schedule “A” as attached, which provides the schedule of dates for the 2019 Regular meetings of Council.

9.2.2 – Updated Code of Conduct for Council, Boards and Committees. Direction. That Council direct the Clerk to provide notice of the new draft Code of Conduct on the Town’s website for public review and comment; and To bring back to Council a by-law for deliberation and discussion to the October 16, 2018 Council Meeting.

By-laws

10.1.1 – Rezoning Application – Z/18/7 – 32 Great North Road (Istvan). By-law 2018 – 6863. Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-4653 (The Zoning By-law), as amended, for 32 Great North Road (Istvan)

10.1.2 – Rezoning Application – Z/18/5 – 24 Albert Street (Jackson on behalf of Moore). By-law 2018 – 6857. Read a First and Second time on August 14th, 2018. Being a By-law to amend By-law 2004-4653 (The Zoning By-law), as amended, for 24 Albert Street (Jackson on Behalf of Moore)

10.1.3 – Rezoning Application – Z/18/08 – Church Street (Jackson on behalf of Microsuite Properties Ltd.). By-law 2018-6864. Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-4653 (The Zoning By-law), as amended, for Church Street (Jackson on behalf of Microsuite Properties Ltd.)

10.3.1 – Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Mastercard Sponsorship Agreement. By-law 2018 – 6865 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between Mastercard International Incorporated and the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound for a Five-Year Event Sponsorship for The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame and Mastercard-Bobby Orr Celebrity Golf Classic (2019-2023).

Council Agenda Preview – September 4, 2018

02 Sunday Sep 2018

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Oh boy, this is an interesting agenda from so many perspectives. But my favourite has to be Item 4.3. It’s not often where a problem can be solved in so many ways without raising Town of Parry Sound taxes. I offer some thoughts on the other matters before Council this week in the following section. The commentary section is followed by an abridged summary of the major items on the agenda as presented in the council meeting package.

4.3 – Barry Ridout, resident of the Township of The Archipelago. Complaint that Parry Sound has no public drinking water available. (Letter)
Oh dear, another out of towner who enjoys low local property taxes and no water/sewer charges that is disappointed by the Town’s cessation of providing free water taps. But there are several solutions, none of which require additional Town of Parry Sound taxpayer expense. The first is my favourite.
a) Ask your Township to provide water from their 9 James Street offices in Parry Sound. The Archipelago already has access to Town water and presumably pays commercial rates for their current water use. If they were to supply their residents with the water that some require, the building water costs would rise only a little and that small amount could be passed on in the form of slightly raised Archipelago taxes. The cost ends up being covered by the beneficiaries.
b) Support the Water Depot on Miller Street. I have to believe that they can provide bulk water at a more reasonable price than the grocery stores.
c) Contact one of the businesses you claim to spend thousands at and ask to fill up your water jugs at their business. Don’t be shy, you are their customer.

Closed Session – d) labour relations or employee negotiations. (Stockey Centre) (Union Negotiations).
I’m leaning towards supporting the unionization of the Stockey Centre. As it stands now it is a non-union Town facility that does not benefit from any existing town services for things such as maintenance, snow plowing or grass cutting. Everything is contracted out. It may cost a little bit more but it tidies things up in so many ways.

9.4.1 – Tender – Denis Drive and MacKlaim Drive Servicing.
I was surprised by this one, it’s almost a million-dollar expense that I did not remember Council approving as part of the 2018 budget. Reviewing the R&R I realized that this was part of an agreement earlier this year to cost share with a developer the expenses of providing services for a potential of 19 new lots in the Town. So, I guess that works. The Town puts up most of the money now, probably in the form of a lower cost debenture, and then gets reimbursed in part by the developer with the balance coming in the form of future tax revenue from the new properties. That type of approach mostly worked with the Granite Harbour development.

10.1.1 – Rezoning Application – Z/18/6 – 1 Joseph Street.
It looks as though the rezoning request for this new twelve unit development will be approved.

Abridged Version of the Town of Parry Sound Council Agenda of September 4. 2018

Closed Session
a) the security of property of the municipality or local board. (Audit Questions of Council)
d) labour relations or employee negotiations. (Stockey Centre) (Union Negotiations)
e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. (Planning Matter)

Public Meeting
2.1.1 – Council will hold a public meeting to consider a proposed Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, as amended. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is the applicant has requested to amend the Special Provision 26.44 holding (SP 26.44(h)) and Residential Second Density (R2) Zones to permit up to 160 apartment dwelling units at a maximum height of 16.5 metres. The property is currently zoned to permit up to 74 retirement residence units. The property is a vacant lot on Louisa Street and described as Part of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on the west side of Louisa Street on Plan 21, or more particularity described as Part 3 42R9332, Part 2 of 42R9754, and Parts 2 and 8 of 42R10238.

Correspondence
4.1 – Letter from the City of North Bay. Request to the province for more stable, long term or permanent funding to give stability to the film industry in Northern Ontario.
4.2 – Joseph Raedts, 7A Addie Street. Sale Halverston to Raedts, 7A Addie Street, Parry Sound. Concerns with Right-Of-Way.
4.3 – Barry Ridout, resident of the Township of The Archipelago. Complaint that Parry Sound has no public drinking water available.
4.4 – Rick and Jean Beckett, 10 Meadow Street. Concerns with flooding issues on their property due to changes in near by properties.

Correspondence – Zoning By-law Amendment – Z/18/04 – Louisa Street (Acorn Ridge)
4.6 – Larry & Joy Hall, 114 Church Street North. Opposing the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
4.7 – Louis and Elise Resonnet, 38 Louisa Street. Opposing the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
4.8 – Mary Bertrand, 45 Louisa Street. Opposing the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
4.9 – April Leach, 40 Louise Street. Opposing the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment

Deputations
5.1 Thomas Dowswell, 22A Belvedere Avenue. Citizens on the fringe of society – “Fringers”

Consent Agenda
8.1 – PSDBA Request for Board Appointments. Resolution. That Council for the Town of Parry Sound appoint Bernard Keating, Amy Black and Tanis Mack to the Parry Sound Downtown Business Association Board of Directors for the term ending November 30, 2018.

8.2 – Support for City of North Bay’s Resolution – Stable Funding for Film Industry Resolution. Whereas the film industry in Parry Sound added approximately $25 million in 2016, $600,000 in 2017 and 10 million in 2018 to the economy of Parry Sound; and Whereas NOHFC funding of the industry is a large part of the attraction to utilizing our Town and our people as staff in the productions, as well as in other northern cities; and Whereas the NOHFC funding application process continues to be short term, with current information on their website indicating funding applications are only currently open until fall of 2018; and A more stable, long term or permanent funding would give more stability to the industry and the jobs and impact it has here, as well as across Northern Ontario; Therefore Be It Resolved that Council for the Town of Parry Sound supports the City of North Bay’s Resolution 2018-229, attached as Schedule “A”, and calls upon the Province to make the funding of the film industry either more long term, as in 10 year commitments, or a permanent commitment.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.2.1 – Discarded Needles. Direction. That the CAO’s September 4, 2018 report on discarded needles be received for information.

9.2.2 – Potential Waubeek St. Non-Profit Housing Development. Resolution. Whereas the Parry Sound Affordable Housing Development Corporation has requested Council support in principle for the development of an affordable housing initiative on Waubeek St. and; Whereas the proposed development would require a rezoning; and Whereas the Planning Act obligates Council to remain neutral in its position on proposed rezonings until the public consultation process has been concluded; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Council defer indicating whether it supports in principle the development of an affordable housing initiative on Waubeek St. until the public consultation process through the Planning Act is concluded.

9.2.3 – Withdrawal of 2018 BOHF Scholarships from Reserve Fund. Resolution. That Council authorizes the withdrawal of $2,000 from the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Scholarship Reserve Fund to pay the two recipients $1,000 each, further to By-law No:2018-6859 which established the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Scholarship Reserve Fund and authorized the annual expenditure of $1,000 to two recipients.

9.3.1 – 2017 Audited Financial Statements. Resolution. That Council for the Town of Parry Sound does hereby approve the Draft Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 in Schedule “A” as attached.

9.3.2 – Financial Variance Report for Q2 2018. Resolution. That Council hereby receives and accepts the variance report for Q2 2018 (June 30, 2018) in Schedule “A” as attached; and Further that Council hereby approves the expenses for Council members for the period from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018, as in Schedule “B” attached.

9.4.1 – Tender – Denis Drive and MacKlaim Drive Servicing.Resolution. That upon the recommendation of Triton Engineering Services Limited, Council accept the tender from Fowler Construction Company Limited for the reconstruction of Denis Drive and MacKlaim Drive including water, wastewater, and roadwork, in the amount of $905,599.12, excluding HST, this tender being the lowest tender of two received. This includes $174,179.77 of work to be completed as part of the Isabella Street reconstruction project.

9.4.2 – Tender – Gibson Street and Logan’s Lane Retaining Wall. Resolution. That upon the recommendation of Triton Engineering Services Limited, Council accept the tender from Fowler Construction Company Limited for the replacement of the existing concrete retaining wall on the southeast corner of the intersection of Gibson Street and Logan’s Lane, in the amount of $75,850.00, excluding HST, this tender being the lowest tender of four received.

By-laws
10.1.1 – Rezoning Application – Z/18/6 – 1 Joseph Street (John Jackson Planner Inc. on behalf of Microsuite Properties Ltd.). By-law 2018 – 6861. Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-4653 (The Zoning By-law), as amended, for 1 Joseph Street – (John Jackson Planner Inc. on behalf of Microsuite Properties Ltd.)

10.2.1 – Union Gas Franchise Agreement. By-law 2018 – 6841. Being a by-law to execute the Union Gas Franchise Agreement and repeal by-law 98-4008.

Council Agenda Preview – October 17, 2017

15 Sunday Oct 2017

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There are some interesting items on this week’s council agenda. The most interesting in my opinion, 9.1.3 – Succession planning and organizational restructuring, was the subject of a separate post and won’t be discussed here. These are this week’s highlights:

Closed Session – Item c.
Probably a disposition of the CP Station. The likeliest buyer would be the Festival of the Sound. I hope there will be a true arms length approach to this transaction.

Items 5.3, 9.3.1 – Solar Power Project – A Clean Energy Powered Future.
Oh boy, let’s build and be responsible for more infrastructure. Investing in roads and water I understand. It’s necessary and there is no practical alternative to having the Town build and manage it. Solar power is the best alternative for the desert – lots of sun, high in the sky, and not much in the way of rain or cloudy days. In our part of the world the best carbon free energy investment is hydroelectric and offshore wind. My first sense is that this is not something we should be getting involved with. Why are we competing with for profit businesses. Solar technology is still first generation, like copper phone lines were twenty years ago. If it’s about being environmentally caring, can’t we take credit for the carbon free generation at the Cascade Street power plant? If we can find a party that wants to lease the McFarlane Landfill site, and sell us solar power at market rates – let’s consider it. Read the full R&R for a sense of what’s involved.

8.3 – AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) Opposes Proposed Changes to Public Health System.
If the experts tell us something we don’t want to hear, well then let’s make our own uninformed decisions. That’s the current approach south of the border.

9.4.1 – Stockey Centre Roof & Siding Project – Grant Application.
It seems that the million dollar repairs to the Stockey Centre is on the agenda and will be approved. Makes sense, all things considered. Do you think that people were anticipating and budgeting for this type of expense when the Stockey Centre was first approved? That’s why you don’t make investments in things that are not ‘mission critical’ unless you have money to waste.

Selected Agenda Items

Closed Session

b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Appointment of Integrity Commissioner) (CAO Recruitment)

c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes. (CP Station)

Deputations

5.1 – Becky Pollock and Sue Woodhouse, on behalf of the Parry Sound Active Transportation Committee. Re: Request for signage support and contribution on the trail link extending from Mall Drive along Parry Sound Drive to the Nobel Trail. Also request support to name the trail link “Wink’s Link” in recognition of Wendall Fisher’s contribution to the building of this trail through his work in the Parry Sound Area Active Transportation group.

5.2 – Terry Zanussi, Chair, Parry Sound Public Library Board. Re: Introduction of Rita Orr, CEO of the Parry Sound Public Library.

5.3 – Forrest Pengra, Manager of Infrastructure and Technology, Town of Parry Sound; Vince Kulchycki, COO Lakeland Power and; Kurt Robertson, Business Development Director AMP Energy. Solar Power Project – A Clean Energy Powered Future

Consent Agenda

8.3 – AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) Opposes Proposed Changes to Public Health System. Resolution. Whereas the provincial government is considering far reaching changes to the public health system based on recommendations made by the Expert Panel on Public Health in their report “Public Health within an Integrated Health System” released on July 20, 2017; and Whereas the Board of Directors of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and their Health Task Force, does not support the recommendations of the Expert Panel on Public Health and is urging the government not to adopt them; and Whereas if the Expert Panel recommendations are implemented, it will completely change and dilute, over time, the mandate of the local public health system by integrating it with the health care system; and Whereas there was no analysis provided by either the Expert Panel or the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on the implications of this proposed integration from either a patient, program/service, or cost benefit analysis perspective; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that Council for the Town of Parry Sound supports AMO in their conclusions about this report and is voicing Council’s opposition to this report to Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins; and Further that this resolution be provided to AMO, Norm Miller, M.P.P., West Parry Sound Municipal Councils and the West Parry Sound Health Centre.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff

9.1.1 – Naming of Town to McDougall Trail Link. Resolution. That Council fully supports the naming of the ‘Link’ trail to McDougall “Wink’s Link Community Path” and that an appropriate sign be constructed at the Town entrance to the Trail to be funded from the Trials Master Plan budget at a cost of up to $1,500.

9.1.2 – Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act (Changes to the Municipal Act, 2001, the Municipal Election Act, 1996 and the Conflict of Interest Act) Resolution. That the Staff Report regarding Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017, be received for information purposes.
Direction (For Direct Staff Follow-up). That the Clerk be directed to update Parry Sound’s policies and by-laws affected by Bill 68 as they pertain to the Municipal Act, the Conflict of Interest Act, and the Municipal Elections Act.

9.1.3 – Succession planning and organizational restructuring. Resolution. That the Succession Planning & Organizational Restructuring report dated October 17, 2017 as attached be approved.

9.3.1 – Solar Power Project – A Clean Energy Powered Future. Direction. THAT Council set the goal of 100% of Town buildings and operations using only electricity from renewable energy sources and supports in principle, the use of Town owned lands, particularly the former McFarlane Landfill site for solar power generation and, THAT the Manager of Infrastructure and Technology be directed to initiate a request for proposal process to select a supplier for the review and potential development of solar generation net metering projects on Town owned property(s), AND THAT staff bring a report back to Council for consideration and award to a potential supplier following the evaluation of any proposals received.

9.4.1 – Stockey Centre Roof & Siding Project – Grant Application.
Resolution. 1. That Council authorizes that application be made to the Department of Canadian Heritage/Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the Stockey Centre roof and siding project in the amount of $705,525. representing 50% of total project costs; and That Rob Mens be confirmed as the person with signing authority. 2. That in the event the funding application is approved, Council approves an additional $5,600. for debenture for 2017/2018 for this project. Resolution postponed at the September 5, 2017 meeting.
Resolution. That Council accepts the tender from W.S. Morgan Construction Ltd. in the amount of $888,180.00 including HST for roof repairs and siding replacement at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, this being the only tender received; and That the budgeted debenture be increased to reflect the tendered amount.

9.4.2 – Regional Innovation Strategy Initiative. Direction. 1) That the report be received for information purposes; 2) That the Town partner with the Parry Sound Muskoka Community Network by providing meeting space for focus group and information sessions as required, at no cost; and 3) That the Town’s Web site and other forms of social media be utilized to promote participation in the development of a Regional Innovation Strategy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council Agenda Preview – September 19, 2017

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The agenda this week is light, light, light. Get out and enjoy the beautiful evening weather. You can always catch this week’s council meeting as a replay later in the week.

Worth Noting:

9.1.1 – Water and Wastewater rates. There is a new pricing model based on usage from the first gallon. It only impacts homes and businesses with a water meter. As more and more houses are sold, and the new owners are required to install a water meter, more and more people will be subject to usage pricing. My sense is that it won’t be more expensive than the unmetered rates as long as you don’t have a leak somewhere, or insist on washing your driveway once a week. The issue has been open to comment for more than a month, so if you have a concern now is the time to raise your voice.

10.3.2 – Stockey Centre website refresh. The proposed cost is about $20,000, and it’s in the 2017 Budget at $30,000.

10.3.3 – The second phase addition to the Gardens (Retirement Residence) is up for approval. It was on last week’s agenda but pushed back two weeks to see if a sidewalk could be included in the plans. The developer preferred to wait until the third phase of the project because of the cost and the logistics. It seems that a compromise of sorts has been reached with a wider section of the road being dedicated and marked as a pedestrian lane. I’m up there often enough to recognize that this will probably meet the needs of the developer, the Town, and the people at the Gardens.

Closed Session:

c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes. (Business Stimulus Plan)

e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. (Zoning Matter)

Correspondence

4.1 – Beverley Langford, resident. Re: Letter regarding concerns with Lakeland Power repair times.

4.2 – Peter Istvan, Canada College. Re: Offering of Leadership Series at Canadore College, Parry Sound

Deputations

5.1 – Bill McMeekan, Camp Oochigeas, Summer Camp for Children with Cancer. Raising awareness of this Summer Camp and fundraising.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff

9.1.1 – Proposed New Water and Wastewater Rate Structure. Direction. That the Accounting Supervisor proceed with establishing a water and wastewater rate structure similar to Option 3 that was presented on February 21, 2012 and return with proposed rates for 2018 to 2021. This rate structure would have a monthly fixed charge, based on meter size, and a consumptive rate (per gallon / per cubic metre) that is uniform for all customers. There will be the removal of the monthly allowable consumption, that is to say that metered users will pay for the exact usage.

9.2.1 – Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) – Isabella Street Realignment. Resolution. That Council direct staff to apply for OCIF top-up funding to offset the cost to realign Isabella Street from Summit Avenue to William Street to accommodate a sidewalk and improve the storm sewer system, as well as improve the sanitary connections.

9.5.1 – Goal Plan Update – 3rd Quarter. Resolution. That Council approves the September, 2017 Third Quarter Goal Plan update, attached as Schedule “A”.

By-laws

10.1.1 – Review of Investment Policy. By-law 2017 – 6768. Being a By-law to Approve an “Investment Policy” for the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound and Repeal By-law 2015-6492.

10.3.2 – Stockey Centre/Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Website Redesign and Volunteer Online Database Development Approval. By-law 2017 – 6770. Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound and Future Access to redesign the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame websites and to redevelop the Volunteer Online Database.

10.3.3 – Site Plan Amendment – M2 Developments Inc. – 12 College Drive. By-law 2017 – 6765. Being a By-law to authorize a Site Plan / Development Amending Agreement between the Town of Parry Sound and 12 College Drive (M2 Developments Inc.).

I will take my own advice and catch the meeting online, sooner or later.