The Minto Record

Council Agenda

November 3, 2020

Who was there

Present (5): David Anderson, Judy Dirksen, Ron Elliott, Geoff Gunson, Dave Turton

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 (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the minutes of the October 20, 2020 Council Meeting be approved. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ November 4, 2020 Council Minutes 1
Moved by Deputy Mayor Turton, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives the correspondence for information.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the Cultural Roundtable minutes of October 26, 2020 and approves any recommendation contained therein.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives the October 27, 2020 License Extension and Amending Agreement – Ontario Infrastructure & Lands Corporation report from the Business & Economic Manager and considers a by-law in open session.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Turton
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives the By-law Enforcement Officer’s November 3, 2020 report regarding the updated Exotic Animal By-law And Further that Council considers the By-law in open session with an amendment to add the need for letters to be sent to neighbouring properties regarding Backyard Hens applications.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Turton, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Lot Line Adjustment Consent Application for B70-20, WC Smith Wholesale Distributor Inc., PT PARK LOT G, Town of Minto, and that the following conditions be considered: 1. THAT the applicant satisfies all requirements of the Town of Minto, financial and otherwise which the Town may deem to be necessary for the proper and orderly development of the subject lands, including the payment of any monies owed to the Town of Minto, and that all accounts are in good standing. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ November 4, 2020 Council Minutes 3 2. THAT the applicant obtains written confirmation from the Town of Minto Public Works Department that satisfactory access arrangements to the subject lands have been made. 3. THAT the applicant obtains a written statement from the Town of Minto confirming the proposed lots and associated land uses, buildings and structures comply with all applicable requirements in the Town of Minto.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve the Severance Application for B73-20 Ralph & Irene Drost, Part Park Lot 3, Part Park Lot 10, Town of Minto, and that the following conditions be considered: 1. THAT the applicant satisfies all requirements of the Town of Minto, financial and otherwise which the Town may deem to be necessary for the proper and orderly development of the subject lands, including the payment of any monies owed to the Town of Minto, and that all accounts are in good standing. 2. THAT the applicant obtains written confirmation from the Town of Minto Public Works Department that satisfactory access arrangements to the subject lands have been made prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. THAT the applicant prior to the issuance of a building permit supplies to the Town of Minto a lot drainage and grading plan completed to the satisfaction of the Local Municipality. 4. THAT the applicant obtains a written statement from the Town of Minto confirming the proposed lots and associated land uses, buildings and structures comply with all applicable requirements in the Town of Minto.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Turton, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the report from the Treasurer and Roads and Drainage Manager regarding Municipal Drain Maintenance Assessments and considers passage of the related Assessment By-Law in open session. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ November 4, 2020 Council Minutes 4
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the October 28, 2020 report from the Treasurer and Revenue Coordinator regarding Section 357 Applications and that these applications be approved.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the Treasurer’s 2020 Third Quarter Financial Review report for information only.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Mayor Bridge
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto accepts the Treasurer’s report dated October 27, 2020 and considers the passage of the related Audit Appointment By-law in Regular Session.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receive the report from the Clerk regarding the appointment of a Closed Meeting Investigator; AND FURTHER THAT the Ontario Ombudsman be the default Closed Meeting Investigator for the Town of Minto as of December 31, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto direct staff to provide correspondence to Community Living Guelph Wellington requesting they reconsider their decision to close the Programs offered at the Harriston Based Building.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
Carried
THAT By-law 2020-73; to regulate the keeping, licensing, control, and welfare of certain classes of animals in the Town of Minto be introduced and read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ November 4, 2020 Council Minutes 6
Moved by Deputy Mayor Turton, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
Carried
THAT By-law 2020-74; to appoint a Municipal Auditor for the fiscal year 2020; be introduced and read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT By-law 2020-75; to levy the assessments for drains that were repaired or maintained under Section 74 of the Drainage Act for 2019; be introduced and read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT By-law 2020-76; To Authorize a License Extension and Amending Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Government and Consumer Services; be introduced and read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Turton
Carried
THAT By-law 2020-77; to confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto; be introduced and read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ November 4, 2020 Council Minutes 7 THAT The Council of the Town of Minto adjourn to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried

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