June 5 C of W

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

REPORT NUMBER CW2000-11

Committee of the Whole met at Rideau Township Hall, on Monday, June 5, 2000,
commencing at 7:23 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 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) Robin Buckland, representing the Rural Heart-Health Coalition, addressed
       Committee  to explain the mandate and activities of the Coalition, and to present the 
       Mayor with a t-shirt and cap bearing their new logo, which was designed by a grade six student.

4. SECOND HAND SMOKE - Correspondence from RMOC Medical Officer of Health

   Committee Recommendation
   That staff prepare a by-law to prohibit smoking in public places in Rideau Township, based 
   on the Kanata and Nepean examples, for consideration on June 19th.

   Documentation
   1.  Report from the Clerk dated May 31, 2000 attached as Annex 1.

   Committee Proceedings
   Dr.  Robert Cushman, Medical Officer of Health, and Debbie McCulloch, RMOC Health Department, 
   addressed Committee to urge Council support of the by-laws adopted in Ottawa, Nepean and 
   Kanata requiring smoke-free public places and workplaces starting in 2001.  Also addressing 
   Committee in support of measures to implement smoke-free public places were Robin Buckland, 
   Lisa Sullivan and Ted Ross.

5. SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE

   Committee Recommendation
   That Council and Committee of the Whole meetings for the summer months be held on July 10th and
   August 14th, and at the call of the Mayor, as required.

   Documentation
   1.  Report from the Clerk dated May 31, 2000 attached as Annex 2.

6. ASSUMPTION OF RESERVES INTO ROAD SYSTEM

   Committee Recommendation
   That the draft road assumption by-law be adopted.

   Documentation
   1.  Report from the Deputy Clerk dated May 19, 2000 attached as Annex 3.

7. DRAFT 5 YEAR FORECAST

   Committee Recommendation
   That Committee of the Whole receive the "Draft Five Year Capital Forecast
   (2001-2005) Submitted Project List" for detailed review and recommendation to Council 
   on June 19th.

   Documentation
   1.  Report from the Treasurer dated May 31, 2000 attached as Annex 4.

8. TILE DRAINAGE LOAN APPLICATION - J.  DALY

   Committee Recommendation
   That Council approve the tile drainage application of John Daly for a loan of $16,900.00, 
   and the rating by-law.

   Documentation
   1.  Report from the Deputy Clerk dated May 30, 2000 attached as Annex 5.

9. SEVERANCE APPLICATION - ALAN ANDERSON

   Committee Recommendation
   That the Township of Rideau recommend to the Rural Alliance Severance Committee that the 
   severance application of Alan Anderson (1157 Maple Avenue) not be approved in its
   present form, however, Council would be prepared to consider a plan of subdivision or 
   condominium application.

   Documentation
   1.  Report from the Planning and Development Director dated June 5, 2000 attached as Annex 6.

10. BENEFIT CONCERT FOR SKATEBOARD PARK

   Committee Recommendation
   That free rental of the Arena Community Hall be approved for the Skateboard Park Benefit Concert.

   Committee Proceedings
   Councillor Gray introduced a request for free use of the Arena Community Hall for a Benefit 
   Concert in support of the Skateboard Park.

11. NAMING OF PARKS CANADA PROPERTY - LONG ISLAND

   Committee Recommendation
   That Council support the possible naming the Parks Canada property across from the Mill as 
   "Barney McCarney Park".

   Committee Proceedings
   Councillor Gray introduced a proposal to name the park across from Watson's Mill in honour 
   of Barney Mcarney, a colourful character in Manotick's history.  She will pursue the idea 
   with Parks Canada and other interested groups in Manotick.

12. DRAINAGE - CENTURY ROAD

   Committee Proceedings
   Councillor Stephenson asked about the extent of the planned drainage work along Century Road.  
   The Mayor explained that additional options are being considered, including installation of
   a perforated pipe, or obtaining an easement to drain water to Mud Creek.

13. INFORMATION
   (a) Committee reviewed the calendar of meetings for the months of June and July.
   (b) Councillor Gray informed Committee that the Township will once again provide payroll 
       services for employment of the student at Watson's Mill.
   (c) Councillor Pratt suggested that the Mayor have the water tested at all municipal facilities.
   (d) Councillor Pratt circulated a letter from the Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association 
       announcing that effective January 1, 2001 professional fire fighters will not be permitted to
       serve as volunteers.