THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE COUNCIL MEETING - MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30,2002 The Regular Meeting of the Bracebridge Municipal Council was held in the Municipal Council Chamber on Wednesday, January 9,2002, commencing at 7:15 p.m. with all Council Members present except Mayor Scott Norlhmore. Staff members in attendance: Murray Clarke, CAO./Clerk and Ruth Smith, Director of Development Services. Deputy Mayor Allen Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Presentation: Ms. Brenda Marshall, Muskoka/Parry Sound Health Unit. Ms. Marshall gave a presentation on the draft District of Muskoka no-smoking by-law, currently in circulation. The final draft of the by-law will be given two readings on February 11, then circulated to the area municipalities for comment. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest None. Confirmation of Previous Minutes The minutes of the Public Meetings and Council Meeting, both held January 9,2002, Special Council Meeting held January 23, 2002 and Public Meetings held January 24, 2002 were approved as circulated. Passina of By-laws, Part 1 BARBARA MCMURRAY - HEATHER COUPLAND THAT By-law No. 2002-009, read a first and second time, be now read a third time and finally passed. B/L 2002-009 Zoning By~!aw Evans/Goodfellow (ZAl28-01) Correspondence None. Standina Committee Minutes The following Municipal Council Standing Committee Minutes were presented: (a) (b) (c) (d) Administration/Finance Committee Meeting Committee Chair Bill Glennie presented the minutes. Public Works Committee Meeting Committee Chair Barbara McMurray presented the minutes. Culture & Recreation Committee Meeting Committee Chair Edith Nichols presented the minutes Development Services Committee Meeting Councillor Barry Young presented these minutes on behalf of Committee Chair AI Taylor Januarv 21. 2002 Januarv 22. 2002 Januarv 22, 2002 Januarv 24, 2002 Resolutions ADMINISTRA TlON/FINANCE COMMITTEE. JANUARY 21, 2002 BARRY YOUNG - W. B GLENNIE THAT we accept the recommendation from the Muskoka Computer Centre for the installation of the new hardware and software at the Bracebridge Public Library, amount of $114,000.00 plus $4,000.00 (for two printers and one additional computer for the Children's Library) and that this expenditure be financed from the Town's general reserve and that the Library Board pay back to the Town as follows: Library Computer System Update AlF#1558 COUNCIL MEETING January 30, 2002 PAGE 1
Total $118,000.00 Less 22,000.00 From 2001 Library Reserve Less 32,000.00 From 2002 Budget Less 32,000.00 From 2003 Budget Less 32,000.00 From 2004 Budget $ 0 W. B. GLENNIE - BARRY YOUNG THAT a By-Law be prepared to amend By-Law 97-40 (Mutual Fire Protection Service with Town of Gravenhurst) for the inclusion of Concession 1, Lot A, Draper Ward. Mutual Aid Fire Protection Service Agreement - Gravenhurst AlF #1559 BARRY YOUNG - W. B. GLENNIE THAT a By-Law be prepared to confirm the acquisition of Parts 7 & 8, 35R-19138 from Willen Investments for future roadway purposes. Councillor Scott Young requested the Public Works Committee to investigate the lighting installed on the new roadway, which is not dark sky compatible. BARRY YOUNG - W. B. GLENNIE THAT Lot 1, Plan 35M - 633, Macaulay Ward held as a security lot for the Egnatis Rombos subdivision be declared surplus and sold by regular real estate listing for the purpose of financing the roadway deficiencies in the subdivision. Independent Grocer Roadway Acquisition AlF #1560 Sale of Egnatis Rombos security lot. AlF #1561 W. B. GLENNIE - BARRY YOUNG THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to submit an application to the Ontario Marketing Partnership Program (Ministry of Tourism) for funding for the 2002 Festival of the Falls. Festival of the Falls Grant AlF #1562 BARRY YOUNG - W. B. GLENNIE THAT the Town of Bracebridge supports the announcement by the Provincial government to create a Northern Medical School with a main campus at Laurentian University in Sudbury and a clinical campus at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay. Supporting Northern Medica! SchooL AlF #1563 BARRY YOUNG - W. B. GLENNIE THAT whereas the Ministry of Environment has implemented regulations that have a severe financial impact on communal water systems: And whereas the M.O.E. has failed to recognize the financial hardship that the current regulations have created for new capital costs, testing and reporting requirements; Be it resolved that the Town of Bracebridge supports Provincial funding for capital upgrades required under the new criteria for communal water systems where there is a demonstrated financial need. Support of Provincia! funding for water systems upgrades. AlF #1564 W. B. GLENNIE - BARRY YOUNG THAT whereas the Province of Ontario has announced the creation of Smart Growth Management Councils which appear to be arbitrarily imposed on the Municipal Sector: And whereas the imposition of a non-elected body over duly elected Municipal Councils is not considered a beneficial addition to an already complex local govemment; Be it resolved that the Province of Ontario reconsiders its proposal and further consult with the Municipal sector prior to reintroducing any similar Smart Growth proposals. Smart Growth Management Councils. AlF #1565 COUNCIL MEETING January 30, 2002 PAGE 2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING. JANUARY 22.2002 BARBARA MCMURRAY - BARRY YOUNG THAT a By-Law be prepared to allow Eddie Znebel to use the between Lots 25 & 26, Rignalls Road West (Oakley Ward) for boat access to Macbeth Island upon his entering into an agreement to provide capital improvements such as additional docking and parking to facilitate his use. Use - RignaUs Rd. W. - Znebel PW02-01 BARBARA MCMURRAY - BARRY YOUNG THAT a By-Law be prepared to allow Robert Ruttan to use Concession 8/9 from Bonnie Lake Road to Lot 18, Concession 8, Macaulay Twp. Provided that applicant/property owner comply with all standard trail cutting conditions. Use from Bonnie Lake Rd. - Ruttan PW02-02 BARBARA MCMURRAY - BARRY YOUNG THAT a By-Law be prepared to acquire title to Part 11, Plan BR-398, Oakley Ward (Leech Lake) subject to the owner paying all costs. Land Acquisition - Oakley Ward (Leech Lake) PW02-04 JERRY FOX - HEATHER COUPLAND THAT a By-Law be prepared amending the parking restriction on John Street between Willis St. and Buller Ave. from seven days a week to read Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Parking Bylaw Amendment John St. PW02-05 BARBARA MCMURRAY - JERRY FOX THAT we authorize the Municipal Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a tender for the installation of municipal servicing in the Taylor Court Industrial Park. Tender of Services for Taylor Court Industrial Park PW02-06 CULTURE & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING. JANUARY 22,2002 JERRY FOX - BARRY YOUNG THAT the Culture & Recreation Committee agrees with the resubmission of the Superbuild application for funding of the proposed Centennial Centre Expansion at a more competitive percentage rate. Resubmission of Superbuild Application C/R#02-01 BARRY YOUNG - JERRY FOX THAT Council approves the necessary electrical and heating repairs as well as window restoration and overall cleaning to the Town-owned large house located at Kerr Park at an approximate cost of $22,000.00. This expenditure will be financed through the 2002 Culture & Recreation capital budget. Kerr Park - Large House Repairs C/R#02-02 (later withdrawn) HEATHER COUPLAND - W. B. GLENNIE THAT the Culture & Recreation Committee recommends the members of Council agree to donate Kris King print to Minor Hockey for display at the Arena. Kris King Print C/R#02 03 HEATHER COUPLAND - JERRY FOX THAT a By-Law be prepared to authorize' the temporary road closings to accommodate the Muskoka Home Builder's Show to be held April 25 to April 28, 2002 as follows: Hiram st. from Jane st. to Ann St. - 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25,2002 Jane st. from James st. to Hiram St. - 6:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2002 through to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2002 Hiram Sl. from Jane St. to Ann Sl. - 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2002 Temporary Road Closing - Muskoka Home Builders Show C/R#02-04 COUNCIL MEETING January 30, 2002 PAGE 3
SCOTT YOUNG - W. B. GLENNIE THAT Council approve the new rates for all the 2002 summer camps as follows: Tennis Camp Soccer Camp Babysitting/Leadership Basketball Hockey Skills Junior Lifeguard Golf Horseback Riding Adventure Camp Wilde mess Camp $ 90.00 week $18.00 day $ 85.00 week $17.00 day $105.00 week $21.00 day $ 85.00 week $17.00 day $250.00 week $50.00 day $105.00 week $21.00 day $ 90.00week $18.00 day $150.00 week $30.00 day $ 95.00 week $19.00 day $105.00 week $21.00 day Summer Camp Rates C/R#OZ-05 HEATHER COUPLAND - SCOTT YOUNG THAT the Rotary Bus for Youth in the Community be permitted to again locate in Jubilee Park for the 2002 Summer season. This matter was deferred pending a full discussion at the next Culture & Recreation Committee on the Youth Group's aims regarding the bus in Jubilee Park and the house at Kerr Park. Rotary Bus to Jubilee Park C/R#OZ-06 RESOLUTION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE BARBARA MCMURRAY - HEATHER COUPLAND THAT the Resolution approving repairs to the large house at Kerr Park, Culture & Recreation Item C/R#02-02 be withdrawn pending discussion with the Rotary Youth Group. WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE C/R#OZ-OZ WITHDRAWN SCOTT YOUNG - W. B. GLENNIE THAT one person only will be responsible to administer the personnel files of the Culture & Recreation Department. C & R Personnel Files C/R#OZ-07 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING. JANUARY 24. 2002 BARRY YOUNG - JERRY FOX THAT Part of Lot 18 of Registered Plan M556, Macaulay Ward, of the Town of Bracebridge, described as Part 4 of Plan 35R-14675, be released from the Site Plan Agreement registered June 26, 1990 as Instrument No. 156920. Margis Investments Ud. Release from Site Plan Agreement 0/5112525 JERRY FOX - SCOTT YOUNG THAT a By-Law be prepared to declare Part 11 of Plan 35R-19309, Macaulay Ward of the Townof Bracebridge to be declared surplus land and to authorize the sale of the said land to facilitate the property exchange between the property owner and the Town of Bracebridge. Surplus of Land - Moore 0/Sll2526 Old Business There were no items discussed. New Business Retiring Firefighters Councillor Fox noted the retirement of two firefighters, one with 40 years of service and the other at 30 years. The men will be honoured at a future meeting. COUNCIL MEETING January 30, 2002 PAGE 4
Bracebridge Trustee - Trillium Lakelands District School Board Deputy Mayor Allen Taylor advised that the Trillium Lakelands District School Board has decided to appoint a replacement to fill the vacant Bracebridge Trustee position. Manitoba Street Revitalization Councillor Jerry Fox outlined his concern with the recommended design option for Manitoba Street. RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED TO COUNCIL WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE BARBARA MCMURRAY - HEATHER COUPLAND THAT we accept the proposal from AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. in the amount of $108,469.00 excluding taxes for the 2002 Town of Bracebridge insurance coverage with a $5,000.00 deductible. AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. Insurance for 2002 EDITH NICHOLS - W. B. GLENNIE THAT the Town's application for Superbuild funding for the Centennial Centre Expansion be re-submitted on the request of provincial funding at a threshold of 39%. Superbuild provincial funding at 39% BARBARA MCMURRAY - BARRY YOUNG THAT whereas the Town and Bracebridge Improvement Area jointly commissioned Forrec Ltd. to develop design options to revitalize the Manitoba Street corridor from Ontario Street to Monck Road / McDonald Street; And whereas at a public meeting held January 23, 2002, the recommended design option presented by Forrec Inc. was generally well received; And whereas Council feels that the project should move forward; Therefore, Council resolves as follows: Main Street Revitalization Project 1. Council agrees, in principal, that planning for the project should proceed, based on the preferred option presented at the public meeting. 2. Forrec Inc. is requested to produce refined drawings and specifications for the preferred option and to assist in planning for implementation of the project, under the direction of the Town Engineer. 3. The Town Engineer is authorized to retain a traffic engineer to address key aspects of the roadway redesign and through traffic routing. 4. Town staff are to consult with the District of Muskoka on aspects related to the project. 5. Town staff are to investigate options to finance the project, including funding from provincial and federal sources as well as municipally generated revenues. 6. All planning for the project shall be undertaken in partnership with the Business Improvement Area Board. 7. Town staff are to report to Council in a timely fashion on the results of the tasks set out above, with a recommended course of action to work towards implementation of the project. District Information Items Councillor Scott Young reported that the Health Unit sexual health clinic is to move to Gravenhurst, raising a real concern regarding the delivery of clinical sexual health services in Bracebridge. Council endorsed the concern and encouraged him to bring the matter back to Council through the Administration/Finance Committee. COUNCIL MEETING January 30, 2002 PAGE 5
Passina of By-Laws W. B. GLENNIE - EDITH NICHOLS THAT the following By-Laws be introduced, numbered and read a first and second time: 2002-010 2002-011 2002-012 2002-013 2002-014 2002-015 2002-016 Mutual Aid Fire Protection Agreement with Gravenhurst Use Agreement - to Macbeth Island - Znebel Use Agreement - from Bonnie Lake Road - Ruttan Land Acquisition - Oakley Ward (Leech Lake) By-Law Amendment - Parking - John Street Moore - Exchange of Property Temporary Road Closing - Muskoka Home Builders Show - April 26-29/2002 1 st & 2 nd Reading By-law 2002-01 0 Mutual Aid Fire Gravenhurst By-law 2002-011 -Znebel By-law 2002-012 ~ Ruttan By-law 2002-013 Land Acquisition Oakley (Leech Lk.) By-law 2002-014 Parking - John St Amendment By-law 2002-015 Moore - Exchange of Property By~aw 2002-016 Temporary Road Closing EDITH NICHOLS - W. B. GLENNIE THAT By-Laws 2002-010 - 2002-016, having been read a 1" and 2"' time, be read a 3" time and finally passed. By-law 2002-010- By-law 2002-016 3 rd Reading & Passage of All To Committee of Whole. Closed Session BARBARA MCMURRAY - HEATHER COUPLAND THAT we do adjoum to a Closed Meeting of Council for the following subject matters - a legal matter and a personnel matter. To Closed Session From Committee of Whole. Closed Session HEATHER COUPLAND - BARBARA MCMURRAY THAT we rise from the closed session. From Closed Session Confirmina By-law HEATHER COUPLAND - BARRY YOUNG THAT By-law No. 2002-017, read a first 3nd second time, be now read a third time and finally passed. By-law 2002-0017 Confirming By-law Adjournment JERRY FOX - SCOTT YOUNG THAT we do now adjoum until the next Regular Meeting or any Special Meeting called by the Mayor. Adjournment The meeting was adjoumed at 9:25 p.m. / Mayor f.'- -~.- ( '-r) (. \ :S-"'-~\;~--<:..Q.. Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk COUNCIL MEETING January 30, 2002 PAGE 6