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, February 21, 2000, 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 amended.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution 2000-021
Moved by Councillor Pratt, seconded by Councillor Gray that the minutes of the February 7th, 2000 Council meeting be approved.
Carried
PUBLIC DELEGATIONS
Council received the following delegations:
(a) Ted Ross asked for an update on the status of the Manotick Secondary Plan. The Planning and Development Director responded that the consultant’s report is expected within two weeks and will then be referred to the Secondary Plan Advisory Committee.
(b) Ross Holden addressed Council to urge that the Cantel site plan proposal be turned down.
(c) Don Hamilton urged Council to pass an interim control by-law and to carry out a study of planning policies for communication towers.
(d) Mike Lush urged Council to vote against the Cantel site plan proposal, and to further study the health issues relating to communication towers.
(e) John Wilson urged Council to not approve the Cantel site plan proposal.
(f) Natalie McKenna stated that she hoped that Council would make a decision in the best interests of the community.
(g) Marie Jacob, representing Rogers Cantel AT&T, pointed out that the application was in compliance with the Township zoning by-law, and with the standards referred to by Dr. Edward Ellis of the RMOC Health Department.
(h) Jill Holden responded to suggestions that the tower opponents have been too emotional.
(i) Bernie Swords questioned the benefits of the construction of the tower and urged Council to vote against the proposal.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Resolution 2000-022
Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Pratt that Committee of the Whole Report CW2000-2 be received as amended.
Carried
CLOSED SESSION
Resolution 2000-031
Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Pratt that Council meet in closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality; and the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose
Carried
Council recessed at 7:50 p.m. to meet in closed session and resumed regular session at 8:35 p.m.
Resolution 2000-023
Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Gray
CW2000-2
1. PURCHASE OF VEHICLES
That the Treasurer be authorized to issue Purchase Orders to: Surgenor Truck Centre in the amount of $61,346.00 (plus applicable taxes) for the purchase of a six ton single axle cab and chassis, and; Malmberg Truck & Trailer Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $57,355.00 (plus applicable taxes) for the purchase of an eight cu.yd. dump box and combination sander unit, swing blade and low profile wing.
2. RESPONSE TO IAFF RESOLUTION
That the draft resolution be adopted by Council as amended.
3. REQUEST FOR FREE HALL RENTAL
That Council approve free rental of the Rideau Arena Community Hall on May 5th and 6th for a fund raising event, sponsored by the Senior Citizens’ Service Centre, being held in conjunction with the Country Living Showcase.
4. CANTEL COMMUNICATIONS TOWER SITE PLAN
That the Site Plan for the Cantel communications tower be approved subject to the applicant entering into the standard site plan agreement and subject to the conditions outlined within the staff report as well as the following two conditions:
(A) That the owner monitor levels of radio frequency (RF) fields around the antenna and provide this information to the Corporation of the Township of Rideau, on a monthly basis in the first year and quarterly thereafter, on the condition that any increase in transmission power levels will necessitate a return to monthly monitoring; and
That the tower lighting to be shielded from all ground perspectives.
The vote was called on Resolution 2000-023, items 1-3
Carried
Councillor Stephenson dissenting on item 1
The vote was then called on Resolution 2000-023 item 4 as amended
Carried
Councillors Stephenson and Pratt dissenting
Resolution 2000-024
Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Stephenson WHEREAS the Ontario Chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) voted in November, 1999 to pursue actions aimed at forcing any of its members who are also working as part-time fire fighters in volunteer departments to cease this participation or face expulsion and the loss of their full time job;
AND WHEREAS this action has great potential to create problems for volunteer fire departments across Ontario and to thereby put citizens of many municipalities at risk;
AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario has contacted the Ministry of Solicitor General to make them aware of the situation and to seek their assistance to ensure that labour chaos is avoided and public safety is not compromised;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Rideau declares its strong objection to the provocative actions of the IAFF and urges the Solicitor General to take immediate action to protect the rights of career fire fighters who as a matter of civic pride and responsibility offer their services as part time fire fighters to their local communities;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable David Tsubouchi, Solicitor General; John Baird M.P.P.; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Carried
Resolution 2000-025
Moved by Councillor Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Fraser that LACAC Report dated January 18th, 2000 be received.
Carried
CLOSED SESSION
Resolution 2000-032
Moved by Councillor Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Fraser 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 2000-026
Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Stephenson that Council meet in Committee of the Whole.
Carried
Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. to meet in Committee of the Whole and reconvened regular session at 9:55 p.m..
Resolution 2000-027
Moved by Councillor Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Fraser that Council return to regular session.
Carried
Resolution 2000-028
Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Stephenson that By-law No. 8/2000 be adopted.
Carried
CONFIRMATION
Resolution 2000-033
Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Stephenson that By-law No. 9/2000 (Confirmation) be amended by renumbering section 4 as section 5 and adding a new section 4 as follows:
In the event that it is determined that any motion, resolution, report, by-law or other action taken by Council at such meeting requires the approval of the Transition Board or must be authorized by a guideline issued by the Transition Board created under the authority of the City of Ottawa Act, 1999, such motion, resolution, report, by-law or other action taken by Council shall be deemed to have come into full force and effect on the date of its approval by the Transition Board or the date it is authorized by a guideline of the Transition Board as the case may be.
Carried
Resolution 2000-029
Moved by Councillor Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Fraser that By-law No. 9/2000 (Confirmation) be adopted.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution 2000-030
Moved by Councillor Fraser, seconded by Councillor Stephenson that Council meeting adjourn.
Carried
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m..
Minutes approved this 6th day of March, 2000.
Mayor Clerk