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The Corporation of the Township of Rideau -
Committee of the Whole Report
REPORT NUMBER CW2000-17
Committee of the Whole met at Rideau Township Hall, on
Monday, October 2, 2000, commencing at 7:17 p.m..
The items and recommendations on the following pages are submitted
for the information and/or approval of Council.
PRESENT:
Councillor Fraser
Councillor Gray
Councillor Pratt
Councillor Stephenson
Mayor Brooks
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Agenda was adopted as amended.
2. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.
3. PUBLIC DELEGATIONS
Committee received the following delegations:
(a) Ted Ross addressed Committee requesting permission to
include new wording in the form of a plaque on the
Manotick Cenotaph, as well as an epitaph to be inscribed
on the bricks in front of the Cenotaph. Council
authorized Mr. Ross to proceed subject to finalizing the
wording with the Royal Canadian Legion.
(b) Mayor Brooks made presentations in recognition of the
work of the Manotick Secondary Plan Review Committee
to Sharon Smith, Bob McKinley, Don Steeves, and Ted
Ross.
4. NON-PROFIT HOUSING - CHANGE IN LEGAL STATUS
Committee Recommendation
That Council authorize the Township of Rideau Non-Profit
Housing Foundation Inc. to amend its by-laws and take all
other steps necessary to remove the involvement of
municipal Council from the appointment of membership
and board of directors; subject to approval from the
Ottawa Transition Board.
Documentation
1. Report from the Clerk dated September 27, 2000 attached
as Annex 1.
Committee Proceedings
Bryan Dorling, Chairman of the Township of Rideau Non-
Profits Housing Foundation Inc. addressed Committee with
respect to the proposed change in status of the corporation to a
private non-profit.
5. MANOTICK COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL PLAY STRUCTURE
Committee Recommendation
(a) That a grant to the Manotick Cooperative Nursery
School for their play structure project in the amount
of $7,488.00 be approved, and that funding be
provided from Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve.
(b) That staff review the request for support for the
construction of a bikepath/walkway, and present a
report at the next Committee meeting.
Documentation
1. Report from the Acting Treasurer dated September 27,
2000 attached as Annex 2.
2. Submissions from the Manotick Cooperative Nursery
School dated October 2, 2000 attached as Annex 3.
Committee Proceedings
Michelle Graham, President of the Manotick Cooperative
Nursery School Inc. addressed Committee in support of their
requests for grants.
6. OPA 2 HAMILTON OBJECTION
Committee Recommendation
That Council recommend to the RMOC that the plan be
modified to permit "accessory retail commercial" on the
Main Street portion of the Post Office District.
Documentation
1. Report from the Planning and Development Director
dated September 26, 2000 attached as Annex 4.
Committee Proceedings
Don Hamilton addressed Committee in support of his request
for a modification of the Official Plan to accommodate his
objection. He stated that he was in support of the staff report
and recommendation.
7. PERKINS/KENNEDY SUBDIVISION - SECOND LIFT OF ASPHALT
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve the developer's request to allow for
the application of the second lift of asphalt and completion
of the plan of subdivision.
Documentation
1. Report from the Planning and Development Director
dated September 26, 2000 attached as Annex 5.
Committee Proceedings
John Kennedy and Lyle Perkins were present for consideration
of this report.
8. FAIRMILE ESTATES SUBDIVISION - SECOND LIFT OF ASPHALT
Committee Recommendation
That staff review the request from Fairmile Estates and
report back at the October 16th Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Documentation
1. Letter from Fairmile Estates dated October 2, 2000
attached as Annex 6.
Committee Proceedings
Mike Calnan addressed Committee and requested that staff
review his request and report back at the next meeting.
9. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION - SHERMAN, 1135 BRIDGE ST.
Committee Recommendation
That the applicant be informed that the application for an
Official Plan amendment for 1135 Bridge Street is not
approved.
Documentation
1. Report from the Planning and Development Director
dated September 26, 2000 attached as Annex 7.
Committee Proceedings
Dorothy Clapp, a resident of Church Streeet, expressed concern
about the number of houses being converted to commercial uses
in Manotick.
Two other residents expressed opposition to the proposal to
convert the property to commercial uses.
Ted Ross addressed the Committee with respect to the processing of amendment applications.
The applicant was not present to address Committee.
10.MILL STREET LANDSCAPING
Committee Recommendation
That the proposed landscaping plan be approved.
Committee Proceedings
Councillor Gray presented a plan for landscaping of the Mill
Street road allowance adjacent to the Mill. The cost of the
installation would be paid for from the funds raised for the Mill
restoration project.
11.REFRESHMENT VEHICLE LICENCING
Committee Recommendation
That Council repeal By-law No. 43/93 (Refreshment
Vehicle Licencing By-law) in order to permit the re-
enactment of the expired By-law.
Documentation
1. Report from the Clerk dated September 26, 2000 attached
as Annex 8.
12. TILE DRAINAGE LOAN - D. WILSON
Committee Recommendation
That Council adopt the rating by-law.
Documentation
1. Report from the Deputy Clerk dated October 2, 2000
attached as Annex 9.
13. QUARTER SESSION ROAD CLOSING - BY-LAW AMENDMENT
Committee Recommendation
That the draft amendment to By-law No. 40/2000 be
adopted.
Documentation
1. Report from the Clerk dated September 26, 2000 attached
as Annex 10.
14. INFORMATION
Committee reviewed the calendar of meetings for the months of
October and November.
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