The Corporation of the Township of Rideau

Council Minutes

The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau met at Rideau Township Hall , on Monday, December 20, 1999 , commencing at 7:00 p.m. .

PRESENT:

Mayor Glenn Brooks presiding

Councillor Rob Fraser

Councillor Bonnie Gray

Councillor George Pratt

Councillor Don Stephenson

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The Agenda was adopted as presented.

DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Resolution 99_248

Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Pratt that the minutes of the December 6th, 7thand 8th, 1999 Council meetings be approved.

Carried

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS

Council received the following delegations:

(a) Mary Cromie and Greg Hicks, representing Knox Presbyterian Church, addressed Council with respect to the proposal under consideration to prohibit parking on Dickinson Street between Mill Street and Tighe Street. A copy of their written submission is attached to these Minutes. They urged Council to only prohibit parking on the east side of the street.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Resolution 99_249

Moved by Councillor Pratt, seconded by Councillor Gray that Committee of the Whole Reports CW99_28, CW99_29, CW99_30 and CW99_31 be received.

Carried

Resolution 99_250

Moved by Councillor Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Fraser

CW99_29

1. ACTING APPOINTMENT POLICY

That the draft by_law to adopt a policy respecting acting appointments be adopted.

2.  VEHICLE REPLACEMENT

That the Treasurer be authorized to issue a request for proposal for the supply of one 6 ton single axle cab and chassis with 8 cu. yd. dump box and combination sander unit, swing blade, and low profile wing.

3. ROAD NAME CHANGE _ SECOND LINE ROAD NORTH

That Council adopt a by_law to change the name "Second Line Road North" to "William McEwen Drive", and that notice of this decision be mailed to all residents and property owners on Second Line Road North.

4. TILE DRAINAGE LOAN APPLICATION _ J. DALY

That Council approve the tile drainage loan application from Mr. John Daly for a loan of $14,600.00.

5. PARKING REGULATIONS _ DICKINSON STREET AND MILL STREET

(a) That the Traffic and Parking By_law be amended to prohibit parking at any time along the east side of Dickinson Street between Mill Street and Tighe Street.

(b) That a handicap permit parking only zone for two spaces be established on Mill Street directly in front of Knox Presbyterian Church.

Carried

Councillor Stephenson dissenting on item #2

Resolution 99_251

Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Stephenson that the LACAC Reports dated October 25th and November 16th, 1999 be received.

Carried

BY_LAWS

Resolution 99_252

Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Stephenson that By_law No. 70/99 (Acting Appointments), By_law No. 71/99 (Road Name Change), By_law No. 72/99 (Parking _ Dickinson Street) as amended, By_law No. 73/99 (Handicapped Parking _ Mill Street) be adopted.

Carried

CLOSED SESSION

Resolution 99_253

Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Pratt that Council meet in closed session immediately following Committee of the Whole to discuss matters relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees.

Carried

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Resolution 99_254

Moved by Councillor Pratt, seconded by Councillor Gray that Council meet in Committee of the Whole.

Carried.

Council recessed at 7:16 p.m. to meet in Committee of the Whole, and resumed regular session at 7:58 p.m..

Resolution 99_255

Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Fraser that Council return to regular session.

Carried.

Resolution 99_258

Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Pratt that By_law No. 75/99 be adopted.

Carried

Resolution 99_259

Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Pratt that the rate of pay for incumbent Executive Assistant be adjusted to Band 5, Step F as per By_law No. 62/99, and that this rate be applied retroactively to January 1, 1998.

Carried

CONFIRMATION

Resolution 99_256

Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Gray that By_law No. 74/99 (Confirmation) be adopted.

Carried

ADJOURNMENT

Resolution 99_257

Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Pratt that Council meeting adjourn.

Carried

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m..

Minutes approved this 17th day of January, 2000.