Regular Meeting

the meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas be hereby called to order at 7:01 PM.

the Agenda be approved as presented.

the minutes of the Public Meeting of the Council of the Township of North Dundas r egarding permit fees, held August 9, 2022, be adopted as presented.

the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Township of North Dundas, held August 16, 2022 be adopted as presented.

the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Township of North Dundas, held August 31, 2022 be adopted as presented.

Council proceed in Camera at 7:32 PM pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Subsection (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee - re: property taxes; staff AND; Subsection (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - re: staff.

Council return to Open Session at 8:05 PM.

Council instruct Staff to follow through on matters discussed in Closed Session.

Council approves the revised part-time wage schedule which increases the Livestock Valuers compensation to $100 per claim and adds new categories for seasonal labourers and plow truck drivers; AND THAT the Livestock Valuators and Trappers be paid mileage as per the rate established by the Canada Revenue Agency; AND THAT these changes take effect as of August 1, 2022.

Council declare s Unit #3295, a 2004 721D Front - End Loader , to be surplus to the needs of the Township ; AND THAT Council authorize s it to be advertised on the Gov Deals surplus auction websit e via sealed bids , with a minimum bid of $ 2 0 ,000 .

Council approve the closure of a portion of Timmins Road from the intersection of Sandy Row Road for approximately 178 metres north -west . In addition, that Sandy Row Road from Kirkwood R oa d to Baldwin’s B ridge be closed , but remain open to local traffic only, from 7:00 am to 4 :00 pm on September 22, 2022.

Council approve the temporary closure of a portion of River Road , from Rae Road to Nation Valley Road , to enable a culvert replacement , from 7:00 am to 4 :00 pm on September 26 , 2022.

Council approve the temporary road closure of a portion of Louise Street from Clarence Street to York Street on Monday September 19, 2022 from 10:30am until 11:30am to facilitate the Day of Mourning Parade and Ceremony in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Council approve Option B C oncept P lan for the Hallville Community Park; AND THAT Council authorize staff to commence Phases 1 & 2 of park development.

Council accept the draft Community Improvement Plan dated September 13, 2022 ; AND THAT Council authorize the Economic Development Officer to submit the draft Community Improvement Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

in recognition of additional tasks and responsibilities that will be assumed upon the retirement of the Director of Waste Management , Council approves appointing Robert Durant to the position of Acting Waste Management Supervisor with compensation at Grade 6 and increas ing compensation f or Executive Assistant / Deputy Clerk, Chloe Preston to Grade 5, Level 7 effective September 24 th , until further notice .

the Council of the Township of North Dundas award Tender No. RC2022-0 7 , for the supply of a 202 3 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD CC 2WD Crew Cab with a 9 ft Dump Box , to Myers Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc. for the stipulated price of $ 85,820 + HST ; AND THAT Council approve budget amendment #2022- 16 for the reallocation of up to $17,000 of capital funds.

Council approve the award of Tender No. RC2022-09 , for the sale of the 1971 John Deere tractor to Blair Auctions & Equipment Sales Ltd. for the stipulated price of $ 1 , 601 + HST.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve the award of Tender No. PW2022- 11 for Snow Loading Along Sidewalks and Roadways for the three winter seasons of 2022 through 2025 , to Camouflage Property Maintenance. AND THAT Council authorize the Acting Director of Public Works, Jamie Chen ey to enter into the associated contract agreement .

the Council of the Township of North Dundas approve s draft Bylaw 2022-74 and Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and authorizes the submission hereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act . AND THAT Council request s the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the draft bylaw and franchise agreement pertaining to the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act .

Council authorize payments of accounts as per the attached Council reports dated: August 1, 2022 to August 17, 2022, Batch 114 to 119, in the amount of $713,835.87; AND August 18, 2022 to August 31, 2022, Batch 120 to 130, in the amount of $3,445,945.18. AND THAT all other items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended.

By-law No. 2022-78 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in Open Council, signed and sealed this 13th day of September 2022.

Council adjourn at 9:00 PM to the call of the Chair.

THAT the meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas be hereby called to order at 7:01 PM.

THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Township of North Dundas, held August 16, 2022 be adopted as presented.

THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Township of North Dundas, held August 31, 2022 be adopted as presented.

THAT Council proceed in Camera at 7:32 PM pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Subsection (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee - re: property taxes; staff AND; Subsection (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - re: staff.

THAT Council return to Open Session at 8:05 PM.

THAT Council instruct Staff to follow through on matters discussed in Closed Session.

THAT Council approves the revised part-time wage schedule which increases the Livestock Valuers compensation to $100 per claim and adds new categories for seasonal labourers and plow truck drivers; AND THAT the Livestock Valuators and Trappers be paid mileage as per the rate established by the Canada Revenue Agency; AND THAT these changes take effect as of August 1, 2022.

THAT Council declares Unit #3295, a 2004 721D Front-End Loader, to be surplus to the needs of the Township; AND THAT Council authorizes it to be advertised on the GovDeals surplus auction website via sealed bids, with a minimum bid of $20,000.

THAT Council approve the closure of a portion of Timmins Road from the intersection of Sandy Row Road for approximately 178 metres north-west. In addition, that Sandy Row Road from Kirkwood Road to Baldwin’s Bridge be closed, but remain open to local traffic only, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on September 22, 2022.

THAT Council approve the temporary road closure of a portion of Louise Street from Clarence Street to York Street on Monday September 19, 2022 from 10:30am until 11:30am to facilitate the Day of Mourning Parade and Ceremony in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

THAT Council approve Option B Concept Plan for the Hallville Community Park; AND THAT Council authorize staff to commence Phases 1 & 2 of park development.

THAT Council accept the draft Community Improvement Plan dated September 13, 2022; AND THAT Council authorize the Economic Development Officer to submit the draft Community Improvement Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

THAT in recognition of additional tasks and responsibilities that will be assumed upon the retirement of the Director of Waste Management, Council approves appointing Robert Durant to the position of Acting Waste Management Supervisor with compensation at Grade 6 and increasing compensation for Executive Assistant /Deputy Clerk, Chloe Preston to Grade 5, Level 7 effective September 24th, until further notice.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas award Tender No. RC2022-07, for the supply of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD CC 2WD Crew Cab with a 9 ft Dump Box, to Myers Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc. for the stipulated price of $85,820 + HST; AND THAT Council approve budget amendment #2022-16 for the reallocation of up to $17,000 of capital funds.

THAT Council approve the award of Tender No. RC2022-09, for the sale of the 1971 John Deere tractor to Blair Auctions & Equipment Sales Ltd. for the stipulated price of $1,601 + HST.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas approves draft Bylaw 2022-74 and Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and authorizes the submission hereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act. AND THAT Council requests the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the draft bylaw and franchise agreement pertaining to the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act.

THAT Council authorize payments of accounts as per the attached Council reports dated: August 1, 2022 to August 17, 2022, Batch 114 to 119, in the amount of $713,835.87; AND August 18, 2022 to August 31, 2022, Batch 120 to 130, in the amount of $3,445,945.18. AND THAT all other items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended.

THAT By-law No. 2022-78 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in Open Council, signed and sealed this 13th day of September 2022.

THAT Council adjourn at 9:00 PM to the call of the Chair.