The Rideau Lakes Record

Municipal Services Committee (PW)

June 12, 2023

Who was there

Present (9): Jeff Banks, Paula Banks, Linda Carr, Joan Delaney, Sue Dunfield, Arie Hoogenboom, Deborah Anne Hutchings, Marcia Maxwell, Ron Pollard

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (40 motions)

36 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Departmental Update as provided by Brittany Mulhern Manager of Development Services.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Roads Progress Report as provided by Dan Chant, Manager of Roads and Drainage.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Environmental Services Update as provided by Ben Rothwell, Works and Facilities Coordinator.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Hutchings To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Municipal Properties Update as provided by Malcolm Norwood, Manager of Facilities and Parks.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written report as provided by Malcolm Norwood, Manager of Facilities and Parks regarding RFP PW2023-15 (EMC Furnace Replacement and Boiler); AND WHEREAS an RFP for a replacement furnace and boiler at the EMC was advertised and 2 proposals were received by the deadline. NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that RFP PW 2023-15 for the furnace and boiler replacement at the EMC be awarded to Joe Burns Heating and Cooling for $28,800 (plus HST).
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: May 23, 2023; Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: May 11, 2023; Morton and Area CEC Meeting: May 16, 2023; Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: May 2, 2023; North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: May 18, 2023; Portland and Area CEC Meeting: May 29, 2023; South Elmsley and Area CEC Meeting: May 4, 2023
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting, held May 11, 2023, Recommendation 01-2023 was passed requesting that prior to development of the donated Snider property, the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee and community be consulted; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that should a property be donated to the Municipality in the Chaffey's Lock area, that the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee and the community be consulted on any potential development.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Delaney To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 11, 2023, Committee recommended that a portapotty be placed at the rink house for the month of June, July and August at the expense of the Township; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that a portapotty be placed near the Rink house for the months of June, July and August at the expense of the Township.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Carr To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 29, 2023, Committee recommended to designate the Gallagher property as a park; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that discussions on retaining the Gallagher property as a park be
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Deferred
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 29, 2023, Committee recommended to designate the Gallagher property as a park; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that the Gallagher property be retained and future uses be determined.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 29, 2023, Committee Recommended to have the Free Little Library placed at the Post Office and that the Township install it; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that staff be directed to install the Free Little Library near the Post Office on the Township right-of-way.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; The Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that a discussion on a revised Portland Visioning Exercise be
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Carr To
Deferred
pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 29, 2023, Committee recommended that the Township investigate a proper trail from Cove Road to the former school; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that staff be directed to investigate the possibility of having a trail between Cove Road and the former school.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Recreation Update as provided by Leila Stafford, Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator; AND FURTHER Recommends to Council that the Clerk be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2023 Swim Program to take place at Lower Beverly Lake Park and the Westport Lions Club Beach.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: Correspondence Items 14.1 and 14.2 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Hutchings To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 11:25 a.m. to discuss the following matters: Municipal Services Committee Closed Session Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023 CAZ Property Acquisition: Section 239 (2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board; and Councillor Update Request - Private Road Access Issue/Resident Complaint: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the Minutes of the Closed Session of the Municipal Services Committee (PW) Meeting held May 8, 2023; AND FURTHER that the Municipal Services Committee Provided direction to Staff and authorizes Staff to follow through on matters as discussed in closed session as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act .
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Confirms the Proceedings of the Committee Meeting held Monday, June 12, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Carr To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: This meeting do now adjourn at 1:09 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard To
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as presented. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, June 12, 2023 Pg 2
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Departmental Update as provided by Brittany Mulhern Manager of Development Services.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Roads Progress Report as provided by Dan Chant, Manager of Roads and Drainage.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Maxwell
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Environmental Services Update as provided by Ben Rothwell, Works and Facilities Coordinator.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Hutchings
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Municipal Properties Update as provided by Malcolm Norwood, Manager of Facilities and Parks.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Maxwell
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written report as provided by Malcolm Norwood, Manager of Facilities and Parks regarding RFP PW2023-15 (EMC Furnace Replacement and Boiler); AND WHEREAS an RFP for a replacement furnace and boiler at the EMC was advertised and 2 proposals were received by the deadline. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, June 12, 2023 Pg 4 NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that RFP PW 2023-15 for the furnace and boiler replacement at the EMC be awarded to Joe Burns Heating and Cooling for $28,800 (plus HST).
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes:  Delta and Area CEC Meeting: May 23, 2023;  Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: May 11, 2023;  Morton and Area CEC Meeting: May 16, 2023;  Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: May 2, 2023;  North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: May 18, 2023;  Portland and Area CEC Meeting: May 29, 2023;  South Elmsley and Area CEC Meeting: May 4, 2023
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Maxwell
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting, held May 11, 2023, Recommendation 01-2023 was passed requesting that prior to development of the donated Snider property, the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee and community be consulted; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that should a property be donated to the Municipality in the Chaffey's Lock area, that the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee and the community be consulted on any potential development.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Delaney
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 11, 2023, Committee recommended that a portapotty be placed at the rink house for the month of June, July and August at the expense of the Township; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that a portapotty be placed near the Rink house for the months of June, July and August at the expense of the Township.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 29, 2023, Committee recommended to designate the Gallagher property as a park; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that discussions on retaining the Gallagher property as a park be
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Maxwell
Deferred
To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 29, 2023, Committee recommended to designate the Gallagher property as a park; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that the Gallagher property be retained and future uses be determined.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 29, 2023, Committee Recommended to have the Free Little Library placed at the Post Office and that the Township install it; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that staff be directed to install the Free Little Library near the Post Office on the Township right-of-way.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; The Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that a discussion on a revised Portland Visioning Exercise be
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Carr
Deferred
To pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held May 29, 2023, Committee recommended that the Township investigate a proper trail from Cove Road to the former school; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that staff be directed to investigate the possibility of having a trail between Cove Road and the former school.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Recreation Update as provided by Leila Stafford, Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator; AND FURTHER Recommends to Council that the Clerk be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2023 Swim Program to take place at Lower Beverly Lake Park and the Westport Lions Club Beach.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: Correspondence Items 14.1 and 14.2 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Hutchings
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 11:25 a.m. to discuss the following matters:  Municipal Services Committee Closed Session Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023  CAZ Property Acquisition: Section 239 (2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board; and  Councillor Update Request - Private Road Access Issue/Resident Complaint: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the Minutes of the Closed Session of the Municipal Services Committee (PW) Meeting held May 8, 2023; AND FURTHER that the Municipal Services Committee Provided direction to Staff and authorizes Staff to follow through on matters as discussed in closed session as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Confirms the Proceedings of the Committee Meeting held Monday, June 12, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: This meeting do now adjourn at 1:09 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard
Carried

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