The Minto Record

Council Agenda

January 10, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): David Anderson, Judy Dirksen, Ron Elliott, Geoff Gunson, Ed Podniewicz, Dave Turton, Paul Zimmerman

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 (26 motions)

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

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto conduct a meeting Closed to the public to consider the following: a. Closed Session Minutes of November 22, 2022 b. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, Palmerston Industrial _____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 10, 2023 Council Minutes 1 c. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; Palmerston Industrial d. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, North Perth
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto resume into open Council.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT Council receives the Closed Session reports regarding proposed or pending acquisitions or dispositions of land; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the confidential direction to staff.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT minutes of the Town of Minto November 22, 2022 Closed Session meeting and December 20, 2022 Regular Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT Court of Revision be convened.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report EC DEV 2023-001 regarding the License Extension and Amending Agreement – Ontario Infrastructure & Lands Corporation _____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 10, 2023 Council Minutes 3 and considers passage of the related By-law in open session authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the License Extension and Amending Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report EC DEV 2023-002 regarding a Launchit Sublease Agreement with Melissa Miller, Dental Hygienist and considers passage of the related By-law in open session authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the Sublease Agreement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Consent Application B144/22 – Lothmann, for land legally described as CON 9 LOT 9 LOT 10, with a municipal address of 6520 8th Line, in the Town of Minto and that the following conditions be considered: 1. THAT the owner/applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Town of Minto, financial and otherwise, which the Town of Minto may deem to be necessary for the proper and orderly development of the subject lands, including but not limited to, the payment of any monies owed to the Town of Minto, and that all accounts are in good standing; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition. 2. THAT the owner/applicant confirms there is satisfactory access for both the severed and retained parcels from the road authority with jurisdiction and to the satisfaction of the Town of Minto; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition. 3. THAT the owner/applicant confirms they are aware that an Entrance Permit issued/authorized by the Town of Minto’s Roads & Drainage Manager must be obtained for any new entrances on Town roads required to be created as a result of this Consent; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Div
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Consent Application B145/22 – 2609861 Ontario Ltd. C/O Jeremy Metzger, for land legally described as Lot 43, W/S of Lowe St., Grain’s Survey, with a municipal address of 475 Lowe St, Palmerston, in the Town of Minto and that the following conditions be considered: 1. THAT the owner/applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Town of Minto, financial and otherwise, which the Town of Minto may deem to be necessary for the proper and orderly development of the subject lands, including but not limited to, the payment of any monies owed to the Town of Minto, and that all accounts are in good standing; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition. 2. THAT the owner/applicant satisfy the requirements of the Town of Minto in reference to parkland dedication as provided for in the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990, including, where applicable, paying cash-in-lieu of parkland in the amount of $500 per lot or other as specified in the applicable policy of the Town; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition. 3. THAT the owner/applicant confirms there is satisfactory access for both the severed and retained parcels to the satisfaction of the Town of Minto; and further that
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report PLN 2023-003 for ZBA 2022-06 – Elvin Martin, for land legally described as Concession 17, Part Lot 12 and 13, with a municipal address of 9810 Baseline Rd, for information and considers passing a By-law in open session.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report PW 2023-001 regarding 2022 DWQMS External Audit Outcome; AND FURTHER that all Council members review, approve and endorse the 2022 DWQMS External Audit Outcome report.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report PW 2023-002 regarding DWQMS Management Review and the Management Review Meeting Outcome report; AND FURTHER that all Council members review, approve and endorse the 2022 DWQMS Management Review and the Management Review Meeting Outcome reports.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the report PW 2023-003 regarding Municipal Drain 69, Shannon Municipal Drain, and Municipal Drains 30 and 52 2022 Amended Assessments and considers passage of the associated individual By-laws in open session.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report CL 2023-001 regarding the 2023 Annual Safety Update and approves the Health & Safety Policy Statement as presented.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2023-001 regarding the 2023 Interim Tax Levy By-law; and THAT Council of the Town of Minto considers passage of the related By-law in open session.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2023-002 regarding the 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-law; and THAT Council of the Town of Minto considers passage of the related By-law in open session.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report CAO 2023-001 regarding Council Remuneration 2022-2026 and Council Expense Policy; THAT Council of the Town of Minto approve the Council Expense Policy as written; and THAT Council of the Town of Minto considers passing a By-law in open session regarding Council Remuneration for the 2022-2026 term.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT By-law Numbers 2023-001, 2023-002, 2023-003, 2023-004, 2023-005, 2023-006, 2023-007 and 2023-008 be 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 Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 10, 2023 Council Minutes 9 THAT By-law 2023-009, To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto Respecting a meeting held January 10, 2023; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT The Council of the Town of Minto adjourns to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
That Dave Turton is hereby appointed as chair to the Court of Revision for Municipal Drain 102-2022.
Moved by Geoff Gunson, seconded by Jean Anderson
Carried
THAT Court of Revision accepts the assessment for Municipal Drain 102 as presented.
Moved by Jean Anderson, seconded by Geoff Gunson
Carried

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