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

REPORT NUMBER CW2000-8

Committee of the Whole met at Rideau Township Hall, on Monday, April 17, 2000, commencing at 7:20 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 8:05 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. REZONING (1230381 & 1230382 ONTARIO INC.) PROJECT #2000-06-03

Committee Recommendation

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

Documentation

1. Report from the Planning and Development Director dated April 12, 2000 attached as Annex 1.

Committee Proceedings

The Chair of Planning, Councillor Gray, explained that this was a public meeting as provided for under the Planning Act, to consider public comment on a rezoning proposal. There were no presentations to Committee either in support or in opposition to the proposed rezoning.

 

5. TREE REPLACEMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

Committee Recommendation

That Council approve the joint venture with Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, and that R.V.C.A. provide technical and support services for the ATree Replacement and Management Plan@.

            Documentation

1. Report from the Facilities Manager dated April 5, 2000 attached as Annex 2.

            Committee Proceedings

Committee authorized staff to proceed immediately to implement the partnership prior to formal Council adoption of the recommendation on May 1st.

 

6. 2000 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

            Committee Recommendation

That staff proceed with the upgrade of the roads identified in the approved 2000 Capital Budget using the following methods:

            Third Line Rd. (Lockhead Rd. W. to Roger Stevens Dr.) 100% recycled asphalt

            Third Line Rd. (Roger Stevens Dr. to Prince of Wales Dr.) 100% recycled asphalt

McCordick Rd. (Pierce Rd. to Lockhead Rd. W.) 100% recycled asphalt

Lockhead Rd. W. (McCordick Rd. to Third Line Rd.) 66% recycled asphalt/gravel

Sutherland Rd. & Lewis Way 66% recycled asphalt/gravel

            Third Line Rd. (Carsonby Rd. to Brophy Dr.) 66% recycled asphalt/gravel

Second Line Rd. (Roger Stevens Dr. to Century Rd.) 66% recycled asphalt/gravel

Carsonby Rd. 66% recycled asphalt/gravel

 

            Documentation

1. Report from the Work Manager dated April 4, 2000 attached as Annex 3.

 

            Committee Proceedings

Committee requested that they be advised if, for any reason, it is determined that there are insufficient funds to complete the above list of projects.

 

7. EDWARD KIDD CRESCENT - SIGN

            Committee Recommendation

That a sign be erected at the entrance to Edward Kidd Crescent to indicate that it is not a through street.

            Committee Proceedings

Councillor Stephenson reported that he has had complaints about excessive traffic from residents of Edward Kidd Crescent. He suggested that much of the problem may be from people who are unaware that it is not a through street.

 

8. ACCESS TO MARLBOROUGH FOREST

            Committee Proceedings

Councillor Stephenson reported that there is some confusion as to who is entitled to keys for the gates into the Marlborough Forest. The Mayor agreed to raise this issue with management.

 

9. NORTH GOWER NURSERY SCHOOL PLAY-STRUCTURE TASK FORCE

            Committee Recommendation

That Council approve an additional sum, not to exceed $400.00, for purchase of a second roof for the North Gower Nursery School Play-structure, to be funded from Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve.

            Committee Proceedings

Councillor Fraser introduced a request from the North Gower Nursery School Play-structure Task Force for additional funds to add a second roof to the play-structure.

 

10. MANOTICK SECONDARY PLAN

            Committee Proceedings

Planning and Development Director, Brian Humphrys reported that the consultant is expected to deliver the revised secondary plan document tomorrow. The intent is to distribute the document to the Advisory Committee for discussion at a meeting within the next two weeks.

 

11. INFORMATION

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

12. MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

(a) From Councillor Gray to the Works Manager:

Please check out Nichol=s Island Road. I had a call from Ian Hawtrey that it is in a horrible state. Let me know what you think.