Council Minutes - Nov 8/06

November 8, 2006

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HILTON BEACH
Council Meeting
November 8, 2006

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Reeve Hore and Councillors Crack, Hope and Stevens.

06-101 Moved by L. Crack Seconded by R. Hope
Resolved to approve the minutes of the October 4th, 2006 meeting as presented.
Carried

06-102 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by R. Hope
Resolved to authorize payment of Voucher #06-10 in the amount of $56,391.98.
Carried

The Problem Detail Sheet Summary was reviewed. There was further discussion of the signage suggestion for Sixth St. It was decided that there should be an advance warning sign before the crest of the hill. There are a couple of repair and maintenance items at the Library. Don Roberts will be on site next week. Batman Plumbing has been contacted to repair the water shutoffs that are not functioning properly.

The Clerks report was reviewed. The visit by the cruise ship Columbus was a highlight. With everyone working together, it was very successful. Considerable progress has been made on administration and other tasks.

The landfill summary was received reporting $160 in tippage fees and $22 in sales.

The statement of marina revenue for the season was reviewed. Gross revenue was up for the year, partly because of an increase in fees. Fuel sales were significantly lower but so were the costs for fuel. Transient revenue was approximately the same as last year. If the cost of fuel stays at the level they are now during next summer there is expected to be greater transient traffic. The annual loan payment of $20,000 was made in September from revenue.

The report prepared by the Museum Curator provided a summary of the work accomplished on the site this year, much of it by volunteers at no cost to the Museum. Fourty-seven people donated one hundred twenty five items this year. A new brochure was prepared and four new displays were created.

Information was received from the Ministry of Transportation regarding bridge inspections and maintenance. The Village does not have any bridges so will not need the software program.

Correspondence to the Township of Jocelyn from the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding their request to withdraw from the SJI Planning Board was received. Jocelyn was encouraged by the Ministry to remain in the Planning Board.

A clarification of permitted uses on wetlands was received from the SJI Planning Board. Neither the Provincial Policy Statement nor the new Official Plan prohibits agriculture or timbering on provincially significant wetlands.

MPAC provided an update on the assessability of seasonal trailers. Until the appeals are heard, all outstanding complaints to the Assessment Review Board will be held in abeyance.

The increasing trend by area municipalities who have used the term reeve to refer to the Head of Council to change it to mayor has been noted. As well now other bodies are using the term mayor in correspondence whether or not it has been adopted by the municipality. During a discussion, Council considered the matter and decided to change the title effective December 1st with the start of the new term of Council.

06-103 Moved by R. Hope Seconded by L. Crack
Resolved to give first, second and third readings to By-law #888 being a by-law to change the title for the Head of Council.
Carried

Councillor Crack brought forward a concern about persons who were going door to door in the community in the evening aggressively selling plans for electricity . They were quite forceful and did not have a Hawkers and Pedllars Licence from the Village. This type of selling does require a licence. There have been incidents in the past with sales of vacuum cleaner and frozen foods. Residents are reminded to be very cautious when dealing with such sellers and to not make decisions under pressure.

Council had to go into closed meeting to discuss a matter protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

06-104 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by R. Hope
Resolved to go into closed meeting.
Carried

06-105 Moved by R. Hope Seconded by L. Crack
Resolved to return to open meeting.
Carried

06-106 Moved by L. Crack Seconded by W. Stevens
Resolved to give first, second and third readings to By-law #889 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held November 8th, 2006 and confirm the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby.
Carried

06-107 Moved by W. Stevens Seconded by R. Hope
Resolved to adjourn to meet again of December 13th 2006 or at the call of the Reeve.
Carried







APPRECIATION CORNER

To those who decorated for the fall and Halloween.

To eveyone who helped in any way to welcome the crew and passengers from the Columbus. There was an amazing effort by people from all parts of the Island to make this event such a success.

To Tanya Alexander and Jack Hore who helped set up the hall for the North Channel Marine Tourism Council Conference and to Tim Keenan and Robert Hope who helped set up for the Giant Christmas Craft Sale. The Recreation Committee members really appreciated the help.

To George Olmstead who donated books to the Mariners Library.