The Corporation of the Township of Rideau - Committee of the Whole Report

REPORT NUMBER CW2000-7

Committee of the Whole met at Rideau Township Hall, on Monday, April 3, 2000, commencing at 7:12 p.m..

 

The items and recommendations on the following pages are submitted for the information and/or approval of Council.

 

PRESENT:

Councillor Fraser

Councillor Pratt

Councillor Stephenson

Mayor Brooks

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 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

There were no public delegations.

 

4. APPROVAL OF M.B.I.A. BUDGET

Committee Recommendation

That the 2000 Manotick Business Improvement Area Budget be adopted as presented.

Documentation

1. Report from the Treasurer dated March 27th, 2000 attached as Annex 1.

 

5. AMENDED BANKING RESOLUTION

Committee Recommendation

That the draft resolution re: Bankers and Signing Officer be approved.

Documentation

1. Report from the Treasurer dated March 27th, 2000 attached as Annex 2.

 

6. CONTRACTS #00-W-1; #00-W-2; #00-W-3

Committee Recommendation

That the Treasurer be authorized to award contracts in accordance with the Corporate Purchasing Policy By-law No. 24/98 as follows:

(a) Contract #00-W-1, Granular Material to Maple Grove (Kemptville) Limited in the amount of $172,432.00, excluding GST;

(b) Contract #00-W-2, Winter Sand to Glengarry Aggregates & Concrete in the amount of $17,090.40, excluding GST; and

(c) Contract #00-W-3 Calcium Chloride to Morris Chemicals Incorporated in the amount of $69,345.00, excluding GST.

        Documentation

1. Report from the Works Manager dated March 27th, 2000 attached as Annex 3.

 

7. SHUFFLEBOARD SURFACE - ALFRED TAYLOR RECREATION FACILITY

Committee Recommendation

That two shuffleboard mats be purchased for the Alfred Taylor Recreation Facility to an upset limit of $4,500.00, to be funded from cash-in-lieu of parkland reserve.

Committee Proceedings

The Mayor introduced a proposal to purchase two shuffleboard mats for the Alfred Taylor Recreational Facility at a cost of approximately $1,800.00 each. The mats are required as a result of replacement of the floor at the facility. Committee agreed to authorize staff to proceed to issue the purchase orders immediately, prior to formal Council approval, to accommodate the seniors games.

 

8. YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

Committee Recommendation

That $4,000.00 be transferred to the Operating Budget for the Youth Program, to be funded from Working Capital Reserve, to allow the hiring of the supervisor by the end of May.

 

Committee Proceedings

Councillor Fraser recommended that in order to allow time for proper planning and preparation for the youth program, that an additional $4,000.00 be allocated to the program so that the supervisor could commence work at the end of May.

 

9. BALL FIELD USE - MRS. DAVIDSON

Committee Recommendation

That Council approve a facility useage grant for one-week use of the Arena Facility, if required in the event of rain, by the Ball Summer Camp Program.

            Committee Proceedings

Councillor Fraser recommended approval of a facility useage grant for the Ball Summer Camp organized by Mrs. Claire Davidson. The Camp will be held in Centennial Park, and will only require use of the indoor facility in the event of rain.

 

10. REZONING - MCCARTHY #2000-04-03

Committee Recommendation

That Council approve the application to rezone the subject property from A2, General Rural to RE-2, Estate Residential, exception no. 2.

Documentation

1. Report from the Planning & Development Director dated march 27th, 2000 attached as Annex 4.

 

Committee Proceedings

The Planning and Development Director explained that this was a public meeting as required under the Planning Act, for consideration of the proposal.

There were no presentations to Committee either in support or in opposition to the proposal.

 

11. REZONING (SEAWARD HOLDINGS LTD) PROJECT #2000-05-03

Committee Recommendation

That the application to rezone the subject property from A2, General Rural to RE Estate Residential be approved.

Documentation

1. Report from the Planning & Development Director dated March 28th, 2000 attached as Annex 5.

Committee Proceedings

The Planning and Development Director explained that this was a public meeting as required under the Planning Act, for consideration of the proposal.

Les Linnen expressed a concern about the affect of further development as a result of the proposal on the condition of Mackey Road, and the drainage in the area. He suggested that the road may require upgrading.

Howard Hammond also expressed concerns about the condition of the road and the affect from further development. In addition, he was concerned about objections from residential property owners concerning odours from the keeping of animals on his property.

Bonnie Jensen, agent for the owner, was present and responded to questions about the development.

 

12. JORDEL ACRES PLAN OF SUBDIVISION

Committee Recommendation

That Council recommend to the Region of Ottawa-Carleton that the Plan of Subdivision be approved subject to the conditions appended to the report of the Planning and Development Director, amended as follows:

33. That the owner provide a cash contribution towards the improvements of Third Line Road equating to 50% of the cost of the said improvements along the frontage of the Plan of Subdivision to an upset limit of $15,000.

 

Documentation

1. Report from the Planning & Development Director dated March 27th, 2000 attached as Annex 6.

 

13. MAIN STREET DESIGN PROJECT

Committee Recommendation

That a transfer of $30,000.00 from Working Capital Reserve be approved for installation of decorative lighting on Main Street, Manotick, subject to Transition Board approval.

Committee Proceedings

Councillor Fraser introduced a proposal to start a project to install 22 poles and lights along Main Street from Bridge Street to Catherine Street based on the same style of lighting used along Bridge Street over the bridges. He suggested that $30,000.00 be spent this year which would permit installation of approximately 8 lights.

 

14. VILLAGE COURT SITE

Committee Proceedings

Councillor Fraser reported concerns that have been raised about the safety and general condition of the Village Court development site. The owner of the site has been contacted and has agreed to clean-up and secure the site. Action is expected within the week.

 

15. INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW

Committee Recommendation

That this report be received for information.

 

Documentation

1. Report from the Clerk dated March 28th, 2000 attached as Annex 7.

 

16. INFORMATION

Committee reviewed the calendar of meetings for the months of April and May, 2000.