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Regular Council Meeting
July 7, 2022
What was decided (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Robins
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number PD2022-22 “Zoning By-law (Z22-05) Andy MacIntyre, 5399 Wellington Road 52, Part Lot 13, Concession 10, Now Part 1 on Reference Plan 61R-3073; Public Meeting” for information.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number F2022-15 “EV Charging Station Financials” for information.
Moved by Councillor Robins, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number R2022-07 “Purchase of 2022 Mack Tandem Axle Plow Truck” for information; And that Council direct staff to accept the quotation received from Viking Cives Ltd. for the 2022 Mack Tandem Axle Plow Truck for a total contract value of $365,000.00 excluding HST; And that Council direct staff to utilize the capital reserve to fund the amount in excess of the $330,000.00 amount approved in the 2022 Capital Budget for this purchase.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number WW2022-05 “RFT 2022-03W - Sewage Pumping Station” for information; And that Council direct staff to proceed with entering into a contract with Bennett Mechanical Installations (2001) Ltd. in the amount of $11,500,000.00 excluding HST.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Robins
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number WW2022-04 “RFT 2022-04W – Town of Erin Linear Works” for information; And that Council direct staff to proceed with entering into a contract with Nabolsy Contracting Inc. in the amount of $40,995,763.00 excluding HST.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number PR2022-04 “2022 Cemetery Site Inspections” for information; And that Council direct staff to proceed with obtaining accurate estimates for the necessary repairs to cemeteries to be included in future capital budgets.
Moved by Councillor Robins, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number PD2022-23 “Proposed Planning Fees 2022 Amendments” for information; And that Council approve the amending by-law as presented in Appendix A to this report; And that Council approve an effective date of July 7, 2022 for implementation of the amended tariff of fees.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Robins
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number PD2022-21 “FINAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT Official Plan Interim Growth Management Amendment Requirements” for information; And that Council direct that revised Official Plan Amendment 13 which reflects the results of public and agency consultation, while implementing the requirements outlined in the County of Wellington Official Plan Amendment 99 Settlement Agreement and the County of Wellington Official Plan Special Policy 3.5.1 to amend the Town’s Official Plan “to confirm future growth in each of Hillsburgh and Erin ….and to update its official plan policies regarding growth management”, be adopted; And that Council direct that Official Plan Amendment 13 be submitted to the County of Wellington for approval in accordance with the Planning Act, together with Reports PD2021-22, PD 2021-33, PD2021-35 and PD2022-21 which provide background on the amendment; And that Council confirm, as part of the submission of OPA 13 to the County for approval, that the projected 2041 population and employment for the Urban Settlement Areas in Official Plan Amendment 13 is considered appropriate and is based on the most current available background information, recognizing that it exceeds the current ranges in the County Official Plan for 2041 for the Town of Erin, Hillsburgh and Erin Urban Settlement Areas.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Robins
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive the Let's Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee minutes of May 18th, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Robins, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive the Town of Erin Heritage Committee minutes of May 19th, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Robins
Carried
Be it resolved that the Mayor's Report of July 7, 2022 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff shall present a report to Council addressing: 1) Key metrics for Roads Department 2) Methodologies to track and gather feedback from constituents regarding quality of work, particularly as it relates to pruning trees and shrubs on the side of Town roads. 3) Develop and communicate policies regarding roadside pruning and compensation, if any, for damages to homeowner property.
Moved by Councillor Robins, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff shall present a report to Council outlining: 1) Current plans to provide wastewater services to existing households, including updated best estimates for timelines and costs. 2) Update environmental risks relating to aging septic systems and provide plans to address these risks in the events of delays.
Moved by Councillor Robins, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law numbers 22-35 to 22-36 inclusive, are hereby passed. 22-35 A By-law to amend By-law 01-28 being a by-law to establish a Tariff of Fees for the processing of applications made under the Planning Act. 22-36 A By-law to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan of the Town of Erin - Official Plan Amendment No.13 - Hillsburgh and Erin Urban Centres Distribution and Growth Management.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law number 22-37 is hereby passed. 22-37 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held July 7, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Robins, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
Be it resolved that the meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:01 PM.
Moved by Councillor Robins, seconded by Councillor Smith