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Council Minutes Feb 8/06
February 8, 2006
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HILTON BEACH
Council Meeting
February 8th, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. Present were Reeve Hore and Councillors Stevens and Sullivan. Absent with notice were Councillors Crack and Hope.
06-13 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to approve the minutes of January 11th, 2006 as presented.
Carried
06-14 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by W. Stevens
Resolved to authorize payment of Voucher #06-01 in the amount of $91,254.50.
Carried
The Problem Detail Sheet Summary was reviewed. One item had been closed and no new items were added.
The Clerks Report was reviewed. Work has commenced on year-end and preparation for the audit as well as regular administrative duties.
Notice of the operating funding for 2006 was received. This year the Village is eligible for $198,448 under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund but it is reduced for the phase-in period so that in 2006 the claw-back is $106,291 leaving a grant of $92,257. This grant replaces the old Community Reinvestment Fund and is meant to include the costs downloaded by the Province. However, the full grant will not be received until 2009, which creates the $3 billion Provincial-Municipal fiscal gap that municipalities are protesting. The increase for 2006 was just $1,633 or 1.8% while the increase in eligible grant amounts based on costs was $20,654 or 11.6%.
Information had been received and an application submitted for funding from the Ministry of the Environment for the development of a source protection plan for the municipal water supply. It is not know what, if any, additional work will have to be done in addition to what is already in the works but it was thought that the application for the $10,000 funding available to undertake a pre-screening assessment of threats to the system should be secured in case it is needed.
The new Certificate of Approval for the water system was received. This includes the requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Information was received from the Ontario Provincial Police regarding the relative benefits of having a contract with the OPP and not.
A group called "Residents Against Water Bill" provided information on their efforts to protest the costs of the Provincially mandated upgrades to the water systems and ongoing maintenance. The Village has addressed this issue on several occasions.
A request was received from the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion for items for the delegates who will be attending a Zone Convention in May. Unfortunately, the Village does not have suitable giveaways for this type of use.
The County of Brant circulated a resolution protesting the recommendation of the Water Strategy Expert Panel that would cause the formation of separate special purpose bodies to operate water and wastewater systems with a majority of the members being from the private sector.
06-15 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to support the position of the County of Brant opposing the Recommendation of the Water Strategy Expert Panel that proposes the formation of corporations to manage water and wastewater services whose board members will be drawn two-thirds from the private sector and one-third from the public sector.
Carried
Resolutions were received from two municipalities protesting the section of Bill 51, which proposes to exempt all energy projects for the requirements of the Planning Act if they are an undertaking or class of undertaking within the meaning of the Environmental Assessment Act. This would remove the municipal input into such projects under the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law.
06-16 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by W. Stevens
Resolved to support the position of the Municipality of Grey Highlands and the Town of the Blue Mountains that Clause 34 of Bill 51 which will exempt all energy projects in Ontario from the requirements of the Planning Act if they are an undertaking or a class of undertakings within the meaning of the Environmental Assessment Act because matters of municipal concern will not be adequately addressed.
Carried
The tax ratio by-law for the year was considered. This by-law must be passed annually even though there has not been any changes in the ratios.
06-17 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to give first, second and third readings to By-law #870 being a by-law to establish tax ratios for the year 2006.
Carried
The need for surface treatment was considered. Council decided that they would do a little each year so that the streets are maintained and it will take less time and money to patch them. As well, there will be no need to do a lot in any one year if this program is followed. On the recommendation of the roads maintenance staff Council decided to surface treat Ash St. and Canoe Point Rd. between Marks St. and Hilton Rd.
06-18 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to request to following under the amalgamated tender:
Single surface treatment: 1,450 sq. m.
Double surface treatment: 600 sq. m.
Carried
The fourth draft of the new Official Plan for St. Joseph Island was reviewed. There were a few suggested changes such as an inclusion in the Vision statement of other types of development that are permitted in the main document. There were several suggestions of areas that needed definition of terms and phrases and clarification on how certain sections would be implemented. This input will be sent to the Planning Board and the Consultant.
Council had received four applications for the Landfill Attendant position.
06-19 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to go into closed meeting.
Carried
06-20 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by W. Stevens
Resolved to return to open meeting
Carried
06-21 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to hire Richard Laude as Landfill Attendant.
Carried
06-22 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by W. Stevens
Resolved to give first, second and third readings to By-law #871 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on February 8th, 2006 and confirm the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby.
Carried
06-23 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by W. Stevens
Resolved to adjourn to meet again on March 8th, 2006 or at the call of the Reeve.
Carried
APPRECIATION CORNER
To the businesses who have sponsored the Chocolate Festival. This support will encourage people to enter assisting the event to grow. The are: David Nelson The Real Estate STOP, Dallas Glawson Re/Max, Andrea Young Island Touch Therapeutic Massage, Kentvale Merchants, Dry Dock Restaurant, Tiltn Hilton Steakhouse & Beverage Co. Thank you all!
To Jack Martin who so kindly and ably looked after the Landfill in the period after the loss of Doug Curtis and the hiring of the new attendant Richard Laude.
OFFICIAL PLAN OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC MEETING
The Open House and Public Meeting will be held at the Hilton Hall on Monday, February 20th. The Open House will be from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. and the Public Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m.
