TOWNSHIP OF NORTH STORMONT
Minutes of November 26, 2013
The 67th, REGULAR session of the Fifth 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 ……………………….
Bill McGimpsey ………………….
Tammy McRae …………………..
Richard Neville …………………..
Jim Wert ………………………….
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Also Present:
Blake Henderson …………………
Alex Gibson ………………………
Ginette Martin-Stephan …………...
Karen McPherson...……………….
Public Works Superintendent
Director of Recreation & Economic Dev.
Deputy Clerk
Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 1730 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT this meeting of Council is now open for business. CARRIED.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
 Deputy Mayor McGimpsey declared a conflict of interest in regard to Resolution No.
1743 (tax write-off) and vacated his seat and did not vote
 Mayor Fife declared a conflict of interest in regard to Resolution Nos. 1749 and 1750
(Admin Orders and Accounts) and vacated his seat and did not vote
ADDITIONS:
 Resolution No. 1744 regarding quotes for Crysler Library Roof
 Resolution No. 1745 to authorize Agreement with City of Cornwall for Defibrillators
in Fire Stations
 Resolution No. 1746 regarding 2014 Municipal Insurance Program Proposal from
Jardine Lloyd Thompson
 By-law No. 63-2013 to authorize the execution of a funding agreement under the
Source Protection Municipal Implementation Fund
 By-law No. 64-2013 to accept land for road widening
DELEGATIONS:
 Sandra Mancini, South Nation Conservation, advised Council that SNC is
undertaking an assessment of the Crysler Dyke to assess its geotechnical condition
and to make any recommendations concerning repair, maintenance and monitoring.
Assessment is expected to be completed in March 2014, and results will be presented
to Council.
 J. Alex Gibson updated Council on work he is undertaking for Economic
Development and Recreation.
 Deputy Clerk Ginette Martin-Stephan presented a report with recommendations on
2014 Dog Tag Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 1731 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT By-law No. 63-2013 to authorize the execution of a funding agreement under the
Source Protection Municipal Implementation Fund be read a first and second time.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1732 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
THAT By-law No. 63-2013 to authorize the execution of a funding agreement under the
Source Protection Municipal Implementation Fund be read a third time and finally passed,
signed and sealed. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1733 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
THAT the Regular and Closed minutes of November 12, 2013 be approved by Council.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1734 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
THAT By-Law No. 62-2013, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department
Orders & Accounts in the amount of $175,369.69, be read a first and second time.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1735 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
THAT By-Law No. 62-2013, being a by-law to approve payments of Roads Department
Orders & Accounts in the amount of $175,369.69, be read a third time and finally passed,
signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1736 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT By-law No. Z-16-2013 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 5-86 of the former
Township of Roxborough by rezoning Pt. Lots 14 & 15, Con 4, Roll No. 0411 016 006
85000 from A-X being the severed portion to prohibit any residential dwelling unit (AG-20)
and that AY being the retained portion to reduce lot frontage (AG-62) be read a first and
second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1737 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
THAT By-law No. Z-16-2013 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 5-86 of the former
Township of Roxborough by rezoning Pt. Lots 14 & 15, Con 4, Roll No. 0411 016 006
85000 from A-X being the severed portion to prohibit any residential dwelling unit (AG-20)
and that AY being the retained portion to reduce lot frontage (AG-62) be read a third time
and passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1738 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT Council authorize Blake Henderson, Public Works Superintendent to sign the
amended agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Stormont and
Stewardship Ontario. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1739 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
THAT Council authorizes a 100-year lease on Township property described as Pt. Lot 14,
Con. 3, RP52R-2313, Parts 1 and 2 (Roll #0411 011 001 11600) to Kevin and Lianne Hanna
to use as an accessway to their landlocked agricultural property described as Con 3, S pt. Lot
14, including RP52R-5750, Parts 3, 4, and RP52R-5894, Part l (Roll #0411 011 000 41000).
All costs, including legal, to be borne by the Hannas. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1740 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT home operated businesses within the Township, can apply for the “Township
Garbage Bag Tag Rebate”, which entitles them up to two (2) free sheets of garbage tags per
annum. All rules and regulations must be followed to quality for this program. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1741 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT $550.00 from the Recreation & Economic Development budget be allocated towards
installing the Township logo and slogan as per the attached document into the Township
Office. The Economic Development and Recreation department will contact local vendors
for the contract. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1742 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
THAT Council authorize a contribution of $508.50 tax included to Community Safety Net
towards the Production of “Fire Safety – Smart Choices for LIVE” DVDs and books to be
distributed to Grade 3 students in all elementary schools in North Stormont Township.
CARRIED.
Deputy Mayor McGimpsey vacated his seat and did not vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 1743 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT Council authorize a write-off of taxes totalling $2,639.55 (excluding Penalty and
Interest) as set out in attached report on property at Delaney St., Lot 14, Plan 246,
Monkland, being Roll No. 0411 016 004 45414 pursuant to the provisions of Section 354 of
the Municipal Act, 2001, of which the Township’s portion is $931.19, and that the
applicable penalty and/or interest charges totalling $3,242.40 be adjusted accordingly and
the balance of $1,708.36 be charged back to the County and School Boards accordingly.
CARRIED.
Deputy Mayor McGimpsey returned to his seat.
RESOLUTION NO. 1744 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
SECONDED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
THAT Council award repair of Crysler Library roof to Darren Chambers at price of
$2,113.72, to be paid by Township, which includes HST and clean-up & removal of debris
from site. This is the lowest of three quotes received. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1745 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign Memorandum of Agreement with the
City of Cornwall concerning defibrillators with Avonmore, Moose Creek, Crysler and Finch
Fire Department. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1746 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
THAT Council accept Municipal Insurance Program Proposal from Jardine Lloyd
Thompson through Halpenny Insurance Broker for 2014 to amount of $116,517 plus any
applicable provincial sales tax. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1747 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
THAT By-Law No. 64-2013 to accept Deeds of Land in pt. Lots 2 & 3, Con. 5, and pt. Lot
6, Con.6, former Roxborough, and to dedicate the lands as a public highway be read a first
and second time. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1748 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
THAT By-Law No. 64-2013 to accept Deeds of Land in pt. Lots 2 & 3, Con. 5, and pt. Lot
6, Con.6, former Roxborough, and to dedicate the lands as a public highway be read a third
time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
Mayor Fife declared a conflict and vacated the Chair and did not vote. Deputy Mayor
McGimpsey took over to Chair the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 1749 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT By-law No. 62-2013, being a by-law to approve payments of Administration
Department Orders & Accounts for 2013 in the amount of $603,426.62, be read a first and
second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1750 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
THAT By-law No. 62-2013, being a by-law to approve payments of Administration
Department Orders & Accounts for 2013 in the amount of $603,426.62, be read a third time
and finally passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
Mayor Fife resumed the Chair.
RESOLUTION NO. 1751 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
THAT By-law No. 65-2013, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held on
November 26, 2013 be read a first, second time. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1752 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BILL MCGIMSPEY
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR TAMMY MCRAE
THAT By-law No. 65-2013, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held on
November 26, 2013 be read a third time and be passed, signed and sealed. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1753 NOVEMBER 2013
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR JIM WERT
SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR RICHARD NEVILLE
THAT this meeting adjourn at 10:05 p.m. CARRIED.
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Mayor
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Clerk