October 27, 2005 Regular Meeting
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 27, 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Graham Warwick, Deputy Mayor Bernie Wiehle
Councillors Trudy Balint, Mary Bodnar
STAFF PRESENT:
Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer/Deputy-
Clerk
ALSO PRESENT:
Ted Halwa Planning Consultant
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None.
SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY SEVERANCE – PART LOT 9, CONCESSION 8
(1079245 ONTARIO LIMITED – OSSEL)
Mr. Ossel was in attendance.
Council reviewed a preliminary severance application to sever a .6-acre parcel with a
surplus dwelling on it from a 45-acre parcel on Queens Line. The property is designated
Agricultural in the Official Plan and zoned A1. Mr. Ossel advised that his son lives in the
corner house and he wishes to sever the rental house. The Planner reported that the
application conforms to the Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement. Council
supported the proposed severance subject to the usual conditions.
SUBJECT: DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN
The Planner presented a list of outstanding matters for discussion:
Home Occupations and businesses
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Section 5.2.7 agricultural areas – farm related – not necessarily related to
farming, more permissive
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Section 4.22 – villages – most restrictive – within a dwelling/garage
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Section 7.22 – rural residential - within dwelling/accessory building
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Should more businesses be allowed
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Barns used for storage of antique cars, boats – inside versus outside storage
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No outside storage
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Lakeshore Residential zone – Lakeview Estates - request has been made for
Home Occupation for home day care for children – residential area - not the type
of development for a business
Outdoor Recreational uses
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Section 5.2.10 – in rural areas – specific use specified in zoning by-law
October 27/05…Pg 2 of 6
Rail line abandonment
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Awaiting status report from CN
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Don’t want to discourage use as a railway
Bicycle route
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Show route on the Official Plan
Specific requests
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Approval was given to requests from Almeida (Lot 18 C 8), Bet-Har Farms Ltd
(Lot 6, C 7), Kocsis (Lot 4, C 14) and Mosher (Lot 7, C 12)
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Council denied requests from Doherty (Lot 18, C 9), Kalita Farms (Lot 19, C 13)
and DeWit (Lot 7, C 2)
All recommendations from this meeting and previous discussions will be complied for
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the November 17 meeting.
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON MELODY CHURCH OMB APPEAL
The Planner has had discussion with the lawyer – John Judson – does Council want to
proceed to mediation. Council agreed that mediation is not an option.
SUBJECT: PORT GLASGOW YACHT CLUB - IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Warwick advised that the Yacht Club is planning to upgrade the marina basin to
allow for a boat dock and a deck. The work is to be done on the peninsula’s south side
where currently there is only rock rubble. They are making application for Trillium
Funding and are requesting a letter of endorsement. Council authorized a letter be
prepared for the Yacht Club.
SUBJECT: SOUTHWESTERN ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT – SWOOP
The Administrator reported that West Elgin is one of three municipalities in
Southwestern Ontario that have chosen not to participate in SWOOP. The estimated
cost is $950.00. Joanne advised that originally she didn’t feel that we needed another
aerial photograph since we had the one from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation
Authority project that is only a few years old. However, this mapping will use digital
technology and is more advanced than the one we currently have.
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Wiehle
Seconded by Balint
THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin participate in SWOOP
– Southwestern Orthophotography Project at an estimated cost of
$950.00.
Disposition: Carried
DELEGATION: NORMA SCHNEKENBURGER, ED KEBBEL
RE: WEST ELGIN CITIZENS’ GROUP FOR RURAL EDUCATION
Norma Schnekenburger and Ed Kebbel outlined the activities for 2004-2005 updating
Council on their progress. A Financial Statement was also presented. Mayor Warwick
thanked them for their hard work.
SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE
1.* Township of Wilmot – Resolutions - COMRIF, Price of gasoline
Instruction: File
October 27, 2005…Pg 3 of 6
2.* City of Peterborough – Funding for Community Emergency Response Volunteers
Instruction:
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin is in support of a
resolution put forth by the City of Peterborough and hereby petitions the
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to re-affirm their
support of the Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV)
Funding;
AND FURTHER that the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional
Services re-instate envelope funding to provide municipalities throughout
Ontario the opportunity to train and certify their residents to ensure that
they continue to make communities stronger and safety resilient;
AND FURTHER that the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional
Service expand the parameters of this funding to be available to
municipalities to retain the services of any organizations that will assist
municipalities in a similar way as CERV to meet the volunteer needs of the
community in an emergency situation.
DISPOSITION: Carried
3. Children’s Health Foundation - Lottery
Instruction:
RES. NO. 3 Moved by: Balint
Seconded by: Wiehle
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin has no
objections to the Children’s Health Foundation sale of lottery tickets within
the municipality.
DISPOSITION: Carried
4. Tiny Tots Co-Operative Nursery School – Fundraiser – use of meeting room at
Rodney Recreation Centre
Instruction: File
RES. NO. 4 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin waives the user
fee for the use of the Rodney Recreation Centre for the Tiny Tots to host a
“Scrap-A-Thon” fundraiser on November 26, 2005.
DISPOSITION: Carried
5.* Rodney Aldborough Agriculture Society – permanent sign at entrances to Rodney
Instruction:
RES. NO. 5 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin approves the
request of the Rodney Aldborough Agriculture Society to add a permanent
sign to the Rodney “signs” located on the main roads leading into town,
subject to size and exact location being approved by municipality.
DISPOSITION: Carried
6. Ontario Good Roads Association - vacancy on Board in the Southwest Zone
Instruction: File
October 27, 2005…Pg 4 of 6
7. County of Elgin Land Division Committee – Severance – Thamesville Auto
Supply Ltd.
Instruction:
RES. NO. 6 Moved by Balint
Seconded by \Wiehle
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin have the
following comments regarding Severance Application E96/05 as applied
for by Thamesville Auto Supply Ltd.
Council approves of the severance.
Reasons and/or Conditions:
Subject to rezoning, if required
Subject to apportionment of Municipal Drainage assessments
Subject to drainage outlet & drainage agreement if required
Subject to requirements of the Municipal Road Department regarding
access and/or drainage.
Subject to no further residential development on the retained agricultural
portion.
Subject to water and/or sewer connection fees if applicable
Two copies of the registered reference plan be submitted to the
municipality
Taxes to be paid in full
7.a.* Ray Jobson – Reduction on sewage charges – pool leak
Instruction: File – no rebate
8. AMO Alert – Speech from throne
Instruction: File
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9. Correctional Services Canada - Restorative Justice Week Nov 13 – 20th
Instruction: File
10. Imperial Tobacco Canada – closing its plant and moving to Mexico
Instruction: File
RES. NO. 7 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the correspondence be dealt with as per the instructions
of Council as noted.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: BY-LAW 2005-64 – MCEACHREN DRAIN
RES. NO. 8 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Wiehle
RESOLVED that a bylaw to provide for maintenance of the McEachren
Municipal Drain be now read a third time and finally passed, signed,
sealed and numbered By-law Number 2005-64 – McEachren Drain
Maintenance.
DISPOSITION: Carried
October 27, 2005…Pg 5 of 6
SUBJECT: BY-LAW 2005-79 – ASHTON DRAIN
RES. NO. 9 Moved by Wiehle
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law to
provide for maintenance of the Ashton Municipal Drain and this shall be
the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: ASHTON DRAIN MAINTENANCE TENDER
Council received the following quotes for the Ashton Drain maintenance:
Darrell Dick $ 6,149.00 plus taxes
Timmermans Drainage $ 5,400.00 plus taxes
RES. NO. 10 Moved by Wiehle
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin accepts the
quote of Timmermans Drainage in the amount of $5,400.00 plus taxes for
maintenance on the Ashton Drain.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: BETHEL PARK - SITE PLAN CONTROL EXEMPTION
Bethel Haven has applied for a permit to build a new bunkhouse. The existing cabins on
Sites 7 to 11 will be removed and a new bunkhouse built. They have requested
exemption from Site Plan Control, which is required under the Official Plan.
RES.NO. 11 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that Bethel Park be exempted from Site Plan Control on
Concession 13, Lot 4 – NW 1/4 for construction of a bunkhouse and
removal of cabins #7 to 11.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER TRAINING
The Administrator reported that the Red Cross will be conducting training sessions
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for volunteers on November 26 and 27 in St. Thomas. The volunteers will help in
emergency situations. The cost is $150/person for training plus mileage to be paid.
There is also preparation required. Council directed that we advertise for volunteers to
take the training.
SUBJECT: WINTER CONTROL
The Road Superintendent presented a written report to council on winter control and
weekend patrols. His report outlined cost savings in having the occasional employee do
road patrols. A by-law will have to be prepared.
RES. NO. 12 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the occasional employee for winter control do winter road
patrols on weekends.
DISPOSITION: Carried
October 27, 2005…Pg 5 of 6
SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
RES. NO. 13 Moved by Wiehle
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law to
confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on October 27,
2005 and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional
adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 14 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of
Council held on October 27, 2005 be now read a third time and finally
passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2005-80 –
Confirming By-law October 27, 2005.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO. 15 Moved by Wiehle
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that this Regular Meeting of Council shall adjourn at 4:30 p.m.
to meet again on November 10, 2005.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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These minutes were adopted on October 13, 2005.
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MAYOR CLERK