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Council Agenda
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of
Kincardine will be called to Order at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4,
2015, in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Anne Eadie
Deputy Mayor Jacqueline Faubert
Councillor Gordon Campbell
Councillor Maureen Couture
Councillor Laura Haight
Councillor Mike Leggett
Councillor Linda McKee
Councillor Randy Roppel
Councillor Andrew White
Staff Present
Murray Clarke, Chief Administrative Officer
Donna MacDougall, Clerk
AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO/FROM THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
Name
Item of Business
Nature of Interest
PUBLIC FORUM
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF
COUNCIL
Motion #02/04/15 Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held on January 26, 2015 and January 28,
2015.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
PRESENTATIONS AND PETITIONS
7.1
Hwy 21 Closed - Gate Open? Petition
Motion #02/04/15 Moved by:
Seconded by:
That Council accept the petition received in support of the Victoria
Street/Upper Lorne Beach Road Gate being open to traffic only when
Highway 21 is closed;
AND FURTHER THAT the petition be forwarded to the Public Works
Department for review.
MOTIONS & NOTICE OF MOTIONS
8.1
Notice of Motion
8.2
Bruce Telecom
This motion was provided by Councillor Haight for Council’s
consideration at the January 28, 2015 meeting and was deferred
to this meeting.
Motion #02/04/15 Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT in accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreement, between Bragg
Communications Incorporated and The Corporation of the Municipality of
Kincardine dated January 22, 2014, Council direct the Mayor to engage
Bragg Communications Incorporated to determine what potential value could
be determined under the terms of the Agreement respecting the sale of Bruce
Telecom or if any options are available to the parties to mitigate the issues
raised by the Competition Bureau;
AND FURTHER THAT Accelerator Strategies and TMT be retained to assist
the Mayor in these discussions;
AND FURTHER THAT such meeting be held as soon as practicable in order
that Council has this information available in conjunction with the anticipated
report from the Bruce Telecom Board;
AND FURTHER THAT Council is desirous of this information in order to fully
assess any path forward with respect to either proceeding with the sale of
Bruce Telecom or the continuation of the company;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution does not represent or indicate any
commitment by Council, at this time, to proceed with the sale;
AND FURTHER THAT a report to Council be provided with respect to these
discussions.
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CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS
9.1
Sale of Surplus Land (598794 Ontario Inc.) By-law
As noted in the preamble to the by-law, on April 2nd, 2014 Council
passed Resolution #04/02/14-04 to declare this land (map) surplus and
to proceed with the disposal process.
Motion #02/04/15 Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the “Sale of Surplus Land (598794 Ontario Inc.) By-law” be deemed to
be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law
No. 2015 -.
Move Into Committee of the Whole
Motion #02/04/15 Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole and upon completion return
to Council.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (all delegations will be heard following
relevant reports)
11.1 Other Areas of Responsibility
(A)
CAO 2015 - 01
Subject: Lease Renewal - 385 Queen St. – Lake Huron Learning
Collaborative (LHLC)
Attachment: By-law No. 2013-10, By-law No. 2013-147
Report Summary: On January 23, 2013 Council passed By-law No. 2013-10
to authorize a two-year extension to a previous two-year Lease Agreement
with the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative respecting 385 Queen Street
(Westario Building). The term of the renewed Lease expired December 31,
2014. The purpose of this report is to recommend renewal on the existing
terms for a one-year term.
Origin: The concept of a Centre of Energy Excellence is set out in the
Hosting Agreement with Ontario Power Generation respecting the proposed
Deep Geologic Repository for low and intermediate waste. The concept was
implemented through the creation of the Kincardine Campus of the LHLC.
Consistent with the Hosting Agreement, OPG provides a significant
contribution to underwrite the costs of the Centre and its programming.
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Existing Policy: By-law 2013 – 010
Analysis: Due to the protracted Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) Joint
Review Panel Hearings, a decision on the DGR was deferred to May of this
year. Consequently, there have been conversations between representatives
of the LHLC, Ontario Power Generation and municipal staff regarding
continuing support the LHLC. Recognizing the success of the LHLC and its
programming, OPG has agreed, under current circumstances, to extend its
support to the end of this year.
Through previous presentations from the LHLC to Council, as well as
tonight’s presentation and when measured against key indicators, the Centre
has achieved a level of success and expectations for the future are very
positive. The addition of a growing post-secondary and industry-geared adult
learning resource in our community is an important addition to our array of
economic development assets.
To recognize the support for 2015 which has been extended by OPG, it is
recommended that the Municipality enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with LHLC to continue to offer its range of programs and
services in the former Westario Building for the calendar year 2015 on the
same terms and conditions in By-Law #2013-10
Community Plan and Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP)
Considerations: Under the Pillar – Economic Diversity, Education and the
Knowledge-Based Economy are cited as critical elements. Specific reference
is made to the importance of the Lake Huron Learning Centre as an example
of how the Municipality has taken steps to enhance the educational asset
base of the community.
Financial Considerations: Based on the lease arrangement, the LHLC
occupies 40% of the square footage of the building. Relative to the annual
cost to operate and maintain the Westario Building, 40% of these costs are in
the range of $20,000/year. The LHLC pays a total of $50,000 (which is
reflected in the 2015 draft budget) to the Municipality as a commitment to rent
and utilities. Consequently, this arrangement with the LHLC is a net gain for
the Municipality in terms of straight finance.
Options:
1. Renew the lease as recommended.
2. Pursue an alternate course of action, as directed by Council.
Preferred Option: Option No. 1
Date to be considered by Council: Matters Arising
CAO’s Comments: Author of Report
Delegation: Larry Kraemer – Lake Huron Learning Collaborative
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C O W RECOMMENDATION
11.2 County Council Update
11.3 Consent Agenda
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are
enacted in one motion as a Matter Arising. The exception to this rule is that a
Council member, the Chief Administrative Officer or a citizen may request one
or more items to be removed from the consent agenda for separate
discussion and action.
11.4 Return to Council
Motion #02/04/15 C O WMoved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Committee of the Whole return to Council.
MATTERS ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED MEETING IF REQUIRED
MATTERS ARISING FROM CLOSED MEETING
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Motion #02/04/15 Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation
of the Municipality of Kincardine of February 2, 2015 and February 4, 2015 be
deemed to be read a first, second, and third time, finally passed and numbered
as By-law No. 2015 ADJOURNMENT
Motion #02/04/15 Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT this Council adjourn at
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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
Council Meetings
February 11, 2015
February 18, 2015
March 4, 2015
March 11, 2015
March 18, 2015
Planning/Corporate Services
Regular Council
Regular Council
Planning/Corporate Services
Regular Council
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
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