MINUTES

BLIND RIVER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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Council Chambers
PRESENT:
  • S. HAGMAN
  • P. SUMMERS
  • B. DUNBAR
  • J. DUNBAR
  • S. WELLS
  • H.P. ROY
  • J. POSTERARO
  • K. SCOTT, CAO/CLERK
  • P. WALSH, DEPUTY CLERK
  • SUE DENT, TREASURER
  • MARK BENDER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Mayor Hagman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.
ROLL CALL
 

3.
MAYOR’S OPENING REMARKS
 

4.
REVIEW OF AGENDA/ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA
 

  • "BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda as presented."

    CARRIED

5.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

Councillor xxxxx noted a potential indirect conflict of interest with item ## xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

6.
ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES.
 

  • MOVED BY:
    SECONDED BY:J. Dunbar

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2020, as presented.

    CARRIED

7.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES.
 

8.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
 

8.1
PUC Services Inc.
 

RE: DWQMS Report to Owner.

  • MOVED BY:B. Dunbar
    SECONDED BY:H.P. Roy

    "WHEREAS a requirement of the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) is the implementation of an annual management review of the Drinking Water Quality Management System (QMS);
    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the ‘Report to Owner’ as presented by PUC Services Inc."

    CARRIED

8.2
Huron North Community Economic Alliance
 

RE: Overview and Broadband Strategy.

9.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
 

9.1
CAO/Clerk
 

RE: Highlights of Municipal Departments

9.2
CAO/Clerk
 

RE: Water Wastewater Management Contract

  • MOVED BY:J.Posteraro
    SECONDED BY:S.Wells

    “BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council schedule a Special Meeting on June 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the Water and Wastewater Contract.”

    CARRIED

9.3
CAO/Clerk
 

RE: Ongoing Project Management Update.

9.4
CAO/Clerk
 

RE: Committee Meetings, During an Emergency.

  • MOVED BY:J. Dunbar
    SECONDED BY:H.P. Roy

    "BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the continued suspension of Committee meetings until September 2020;
    AND THAT all departments continue to provide Council with updates each month to ensure Council is informed on operations during COVID-19;
    AND THAT the current COVID-19 Pandemic status be assessed prior to resuming committee meetings, as recommended by the CAO/Clerk."

    CARRIED

9.5
Treasurer
 

RE: Federation of Candian Municipalities' Municipal Asset Management Program Grant.

  • MOVED BY:P. Summers
    SECONDED BY:B. Dunbar

    “BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to apply for a grant opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program for Asset Management Program Development as proposed by the Public Sector Digest; and
    THAT the Town of Blind River commits to conducting the following activities in its proposed project submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program to advance our asset management program:

    • Asset Management Strategy
    • Lifecycle Framework Development
    • O. Reg. AMP Compliant with the July 1, 2021 requirement;

    AND THAT the Town of Blind River commits $21,500 plus applicable HST from the Future Projects Reserve toward the costs of these initiatives; 
    AND THAT the remaining components of the proposed project not applicable to the grant in the amount of $57,500 plus applicable HST also be funded from the Future Projects Reserve; AND THAT, if successful with the grant application, Public Sector Digest’s proposal be accepted.”

    CARRIED

9.6
Director of Public Services
 

RE: Blue Box Program, Transition to Producer Responsibility.

  • MOVED BY:S.Wells
    SECONDED BY:H.P. Roy

    “WHEREAS the amount of single-use plastics leaking into our lakes, rivers, waterways is a growing area of public concern;
    AND WHEREAS reducing the waste we generate and reincorporating valuable resources from our waste stream into new goods can reduce GHGs significantly;
    AND WHEREAS the transition to full producer responsibility for packaging, paper and paper products is a critical to reducing waste, improving recycling and driving better economic and environmental outcomes;
    AND WHEREAS the move to a circular economy is a global movement, and that the transition of Blue Box programs would go a long way toward this outcome;
    AND WHEREAS the Town of Blind RIver is supportive of a timely, seamless and successful transition of Blue Box programs to full financial and operational responsibility by producers of packaging, paper and paper products;
    AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario has requested municipal governments with Blue Box programs to provide an indication of the best date to transition our Blue Box program to full producer responsibility;
    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Blind River would like to transition their Blue Box program to full producer responsibility November 20, 2024;
    AND THAT this decision is based on the following rationale:

    1. The Town of Blind River collection contract for Blue Box material expires November 20th, 2024 AND THAT the Town of Blind River would be interested in managing collection services to Producers should we be able to arrive at mutually agreeable commercial terms;

    AND THAT the resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks."

    CARRIED

9.7
Director of Facilities & Community Services
 

RE: FedNor Request.

  • MOVED BY:J.Posteraro
    SECONDED BY:P. Summers

    “BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the submission of an application to FedNor seeking funding that will allow Blind River to have a fully-developed accessible tourism product;

    AND THAT Council fully supports goals of:

    Business Retention and Expansion

    English, Ojibwe, French, and Braille Product Promotion

    Local Investment

    Accessible Tourism

    Marine Tourism

    Professional Product Offering

    Regional Economic Prosperity

    Local Merchant Covid-19 Business Rescue Efforts

    AND THAT The Town of Blind River looks forward to a positive response from The Honourable Minister Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, as this project meets the mandate of FedNor.”

    CARRIED

9.8
CAO/Clerk
 

RE: Boom Camp Boat Launch.

  • MOVED BY:J. Dunbar
    SECONDED BY:J.Posteraro

    "WHEREAS the water levels on Lake Huron are extremely high;
    AND WHEREAS the municipality owns the Boom Camp Boat Launch;
    AND WHEREAS the boat launch is not usable in the current condition due to the high water levels;
    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the CAO to have a work plan developed by the Public Works department for the Boom Camp boat launch;
    AND THAT the Treasurer provide options for Council as to where funds can be obtained from the 2020 budget or reserves;
    AND THAT the report be provided to Council at the July 13, meeting."

    CARRIED

9.9
Director of Facilities & Community Services
 

RE: Blind River Marine Park Update.

9.10
CAO/Clerk
 

RE: Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Municipal and Community Survey Request.

10.
SERVICE DELIVERY REVIEW STATUS
 

10.1
CAO/Clerk
 

RE: KPMG Service Delivery Review Status.

11.
PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

12.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

13.
CORRESPONDENCE - ACTION
 

13.1
May 27, 2020. East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation
 

RE: Annual General Meeting, June 23, 2020.

  • MOVED BY:B. Dunbar
    SECONDED BY:H.P. Roy

    “BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Mayor Hagman to remotely attend the 2020 East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.”

    CARRIED

13.2
May 28, 2020. City of Brantford
 

RE: Essential Worker Day - March 17.

  • MOVED BY:J.Posteraro
    SECONDED BY:P. Summers

    “BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proclaim March 17 in the Town of Blind River to be Essential Works Day;
    AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to MPP Michael Mantha, and  MP Carol Hughes respectfully requesting that the Government of Ontario formally declare March 17 to be Essential Workers Day to honour all of the essential workers who sacrificed so much during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

    CARRIED

13.3
May 29, 2020. Town of Oakville
 

RE: Patio Service for Restaurants.

  • MOVED BY:S.Wells
    SECONDED BY:B. Dunbar

    “BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Town of Oakville in their request that the fees associated with the application for changes and/or additions to existing Licensed areas be waived;
    AND THAT the application process be streamlined to expedite the process to minimize the weeks or month-long processing period for restaurant owners;
    AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to MPP Michael Mantha, and  MP Carol Hughes.”

    CARRIED

13.4
June 3, 2020. Municipality of McDougall
 

RE: AMO Discussion Paper “New Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Boards: Building a Framework for Better Policing Governance.

  • MOVED BY:
    SECONDED BY:S.Wells

    "WHEREAS AMO released a Discussion Paper “New Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Boards: Building a Framework for Better Policing Governance, which proposes that Northern Ontario Social Services Administration Boards (ADSAB) replace the current OPP Detachment Boards;
    AND WHEREAS Community Policing is distinctive to each Municipality;
    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council is in agreement with the Municipality of McDougall and FONOM that Service Administration Boards would not be the best solution for overseeing the Northern OPP Detachments;
    AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to MPP Michael Mantha, and  MP Carol Hughes."

    CARRIED

13.5
June 5, 2020. Tay  Township
 

RE: Great Lakes Water Level.

  • MOVED BY:H.P. Roy
    SECONDED BY:J. Dunbar

    “WHEREAS the fluctuating water level of the Great Lakes is causing significant shoreline erosion, flooding areas, extensive property damage to personal and municipal infrastructure and further impacting wetlands, ecosystems and fish habitats;
    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support Tay Township with their request that the Ontario Provincial Government and the Government of Canada intervene with the International Joint Commission to better manage and control the lake levels as set out with the International Joint Commission Mission Statement;
    AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Tay Township, MPP Michael Mantha, and  MP Carol Hughes.”

    CARRIED

14.
CORRESPONDENCE - INFORMATION
 

14.1
June 4, 2020. Ontario Provincial Police
 

RE: Recent Protect Activity.

14.2
May 27, 2020. Ministry of Health
 

RE: Pandemic Pay Eligibility.

15.
NOTICES OF MOTION
 

16.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS
 

16.1
By-Law #20-25. Agreement, Electronic Producers Recycling Association
 

Being a By-Law to enter into an agreement with Electronic Producers Recycling Association for the management of electronic waste.

  • MOVED BY:S.Wells
    SECONDED BY:H.P. Roy

    "BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-law #20-25, being a By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to enter into an agreement with Electronic Producers Recycling Association, was passed in open Council this 15th day of June, 2020."

    CARRIED

17.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

18.
ADDENDUM
 

19.
CLOSED SESSION
 

20.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
 

21.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
 

  • MOVED BY:P. Summers
    SECONDED BY:B. Dunbar

    “BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-law #20-26, being a By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to Adopt the Minutes of the Meeting of June 15, 2020, was passed in open Council this 15th day of June, 2020.”

    CARRIED

22.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • MOVED BY:J. Dunbar
    SECONDED BY:H.P. Roy

    “BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 8:31 p.m.”

    CARRIED

23.
READING FILE INFORMATION (Available for Reference in the Council Chambers)
 

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