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The Corporation of the Township of Rideau - Committee of the Whole Report
REPORT NUMBER CW2000-9
Committee of the Whole met at Rideau Township Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2000,
commencing at 7:10 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 8:00 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) Peter Hipwell inquired as to the status of a concern he has raised about
a notice registered on title to all properties in Lot 11, Concession 3,
Marlborough with respect to the existence of the former municipal waste disposal
site. The Clerk indicated that information is still being collected and reviewed
by the Township solicitor. Following her review a report and recommendation will
be presented to Committee of the Whole.
(b) Certificates were presented by the Mayor to the graduating class of Fire
Department recruits.
4. SPEEDING - FIRST LINE ROAD
Committee Proceedings
Councillor Fraser reported that he has received complaints and concerns about
the speed of traffic on First Line Road. He proposed that the Township formally request
that the police monitor speeding on the road. The Mayor indicated that the concern has
already been passed on to Regional Police who have started monitoring traffic speed along
First Line Road. He intends to stay in touch with the Police to determine the success of
the monitoring, and to suggest that they position their electronic sign on First Line Road.
5. LIBRARY AUTOMATION
Committee Recommendation
That the Rideau Township Public Library Automation Project be approved, and that $20,979.00
be transferred from Working Capital Reserve to fund the Township's contribution, and that
staff be authorized to assist the Library Board in preparing a submission to the Ottawa
Transition Board for their approval.
Committee Proceedings
The Mayor requested that the Committee consider the Library automation proposal presented to
members of Council at an informal meeting on April 13th. Library Chief Executive Officer
Rudi Denham, addressed Committee to explain the merits of the proposal.
6. EDWARD CRAIG PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve an increase of $1,000.00 in gross expenditure for the Edward Craig Park
Project (revised total - $5,500.00), and additional Township funding of $600.00 from Cash-In-Lieu
of Parkland Reserve.
Committee Proceedings
Councillor Stephenson introduced a request to increase the funding for the Edward Craig Park
improvements. The gross expenditure has been revised from $4,500.00 to $5,500.00, and additional
Township funding of $600.00 is requested.
7. GEORGE MCLEAN PARK BASKETBALL HOOP
Committee Proceedings
Mayor Brooks reported that the residents near George McLean Park are raising funds to pave a pad
and erect a basketball net. They will be using the Arena for a fundraising event and will have
donations made to the Township in order that charitable donation receipts may be issued for income
tax purposes.
8. HENRY AND BAY STREETS
Committee Proceedings
Mayor Brooks reported on discussions with a resident of Bay Street about the municipality assuming
responsibility for Henry and Bay Streets, which were at one time dedicated as public roads, but have
never been assumed by by-law or maintained by the Township.
9. INFORMATION
(a) Management staff provided brief verbal updates on Transition committees and projects.
(b) Committee reviewed the calendar of meetings for the months of May and June.
(c) Councillor Gray requested that the Facilities Manager have staff do a clean-up and trimming of
trees in the Park between Hill Street and Van Vliet Road, and that they also check for hanging
limbs just off the walking path.
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