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The Corporation of the Township of Rideau - Committee of the Whole Report
REPORT NUMBER CW2000-10
Committee of the Whole met at Rideau Township Hall, on Monday, May 15,
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 Gray
Councillor Pratt
Councillor Stephenson
Mayor Brooks
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 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) Jim Kemp, representing the Manotick Kiwanis Club, was recognized by the Mayor and
Council for the Club's contribution towards the Seniors' Games, and other local causes.
4. ALFRED TAYLOR RECREATION FACILITY FOLDING DOOR PROJECT
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve the request of the North Gower Lions Club for additional funding
of $8,706.00 to amend: the original structural support layout; to add acoustic carpeting;
and to add a second passthrough door, to the folding doors project at the Alfred Taylor
Recreation Facilities.
Documentation
1. Report from the Treasurer dated May 8, 2000 attached as Annex 1.
Committee Proceedings
Robin Craig, representing the North Gower Lions Club, was present to review the proposal from
the Club for additional funding for the folding door project. Staff were instructed to proceed
immediately with issuance of purchase orders prior to formal Council approval.
5. RATES AND LEVIES BY-LAW
Committee Recommendation
That the draft Rates and Levies By-law to establish various rates, charges and levies for the
year 2000 be approved.
Documentation
1. Report from the Treasurer dated May 15, 2000 attached as Annex 2.
Committee Proceedings
The Treasurer tabled the draft Rates and Levies By-law. Committee agreed to forward the By-law
directly onto Council for adoption in regular session.
6. LIBRARY AUTOMATION
Committee Recommendation
That the report from the Chief Executive Officer, Rideau Township Public Library regarding
the Library Automation Project be received for information.
Documentation
1. Report from Chief Executive Officer, Rideau Township Public Library attached as Annex 3.
7. APPLICATION TO CLOSE AND PURCHASE ROAD ALLOWANCE - BECKETT'S LANDING
Committee Recommendation
That the applicant (Philip C. Ludlow/Ludlow Boat Works) be informed that Council does not
intend to close and sell its interest in the road allowance in Lot 5, Concession B.F.
(Marlborough).
Documentation
1. Report from the Clerk dated May 4, 2000 attached as Annex 4.
8. NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION - 6614 DORACK DRIVE
Committee Recommendation
That the applicant be informed that in the event of a complaint about noise in
contravention of the Noise By-law, enforcement staff will request that the amplifiers be
turned off, and provided that such request is complied with, no charges will be laid.
Documentation
1. Report from the Clerk dated May 9, 2000 attached as Annex 5.
9. SAFETY AND SECURITY OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Committee Recommendation
That Council adopt the draft resolution respecting planning for safety and security in
correctional facility operations.
Documentation
1. Draft resolution and media releases from the Ministry of Correctional Services attached
as Annex 6.
Committee Proceedings
Mayor Brooks introduced a draft resolution respecting planning for safety and security in
correctional facility operations.
10. DUPLICATION OF STREET NAMES, 9-1-1 PERS
Committee Recommendation
That Council adopt a resolution stating its opposition to the move to change the names of
local streets to accommodate the 9-1-1 PERS system.
Documentation
1. Report from the Clerk dated May 4, 2000 attached as Annex 7.
Committee Proceedings
Mr. Don Brousseau, Project Leader, Ottawa Transition Board, addressed with Committee the
issue of duplicate street names in the new City of Ottawa, and specifically the difficulties in
implementing the new 9-1-1 PERS technology. The Committee informed Mr. Brousseau that they could
not accept the argument that local street names had to be changed to accommodate the limitations
of Bell Canada's 9-1-1 PERS system.
11. INFORMATION
Committee reviewed the calendar of meetings for the months of May and June.
12. MAYOR & COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES
From Councillor Gray to the Clerk: On April 12, 2000 the RMOC Medical Officer of Health sent
a letter regarding second hand smoke. Please prepare a report for Council for the next
meeting including by-laws passed by Nepean, Ottawa and any other townships and a suggested
resolution if applicable.
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