TOWNSHIP OF NORTH STORMONT
Minutes of August 11, 2015
The 20th session (REGULAR) of the sixth Municipal Council of the Township of
North Stormont was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers, Berwick,
at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present:
Dennis Fife …………………………… Mayor
Bill McGimpsey …………………..… Deputy Mayor
Jim Wert ……….............................. Councillor
François Landry ……………….…… Councillor
Randy Douglas ………………………. Councillor
Also Present:
Marc Chenier ………………………... Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Ginette Martin-Stephan ….……... Deputy Clerk
Blake Henderson………………….... Public Works Superintendent
RESOLUTION NO. 302 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT this meeting of Council is now open for business. CARRIED
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None
ADDITIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 303 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR FRANÇOIS LANDRY
THAT amendment to the agenda with an addition 9.4 ii) Memorandum to Council be
accepted. CARRIED
DELETIONS:
DELEGATIONS:
None
None
NOTICE OF MOTION: None
RESOLUTION NO. 304 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT Council accept the agenda. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 305 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
Whereas, residents have expressed a desire to allow such vehicles on municipal roads
within the Municipality of North Stormont; and
Whereas, other Municipalities in the Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
permit off-road vehicles including all-terrain vehicles on municipal roads; and
Whereas, the Roadway Traffic Act provides that a council may pass by- laws to permit
the operation of off-road vehicles on any roadway within the municipality that is under
the jurisdiction of the Municipality; and
Whereas, Ontario Regulation 316/03 defines all-terrain vehicles, prescribes equipment
and operation requirements, and rules of the road;
Now therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of North Stormont direct
staff to prepare for review on Sept 1st, 2015 a final by-law permitting Off-Road Vehicles
on most municipal roads under the jurisdiction of the Township of North Stormont.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTION NO. 306 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
“Whereas three (3) bids were received for the Tender of Culvert/Bridge Replacements
for the Township of North Stormont;
And whereas the bid from Atlantic Industries Limited is the lowest bid meeting all
specifications;
And whereas funds in the amount of $22,844.18 are available under the 2015
Township of North Stormont Street Culvert Replacement capital budget;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the bid from Atlantic Industries Limited be
accepted at their bid price of $22,844.18 plus HST.” CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 307 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
THAT Council acknowledge the memorandum from Public Works Superintendent
concerning Propane Supply Quotation Results 2015. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 308 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMPSEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR FRANÇOIS LANDRY
THAT By-law No. 38-2015 being a By-law to govern the Proceedings of Council of the
Township of North Stormont shall be read a third time, passed, signed and sealed.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 309 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR FRANÇOIS LANDRY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR RANDY DOUGLAS
THAT By-law No. 43-2015 being a By-law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Number 08-2014 of the Township of North Stormont be read a first, second and a third
time and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 310AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RANDY DOUGLAS
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR FRANÇOIS LANDRY
THAT Council concur with Haldimand County Resolution concerning the Vacancy
Rebate Program. DEFEATED
RESOLUTION NO. 311 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR FRANÇOIS LANDRY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR RANDY DOUGLAS
THAT By-law No. 44-2015, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held on
August 11th , 2015 be read a first, second and third time and be passed, signed and sealed.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 312 AUGUST 2015
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RANDY DOUGLAS
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR FRANÇOIS LANDRY
THAT this meeting adjourn at 8:20 pm. CARRIED
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Dennis Fife
Mayor
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Marc Chenier
CAO/Clerk