Council

THAT the Council meeting of October 18, 2016 be called to order at 6:00 p.m.

THAT Council move into closed session to adopt previous closed session minutes and to discuss litigation.

THAT Council move out of closed session.

THAT Council approves the minutes of the October 4, 2016 Council meeting.

THAT Council approves the minutes of the October 11, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting

THAT Projects numbered 2, 12 and 13 be voted on separately.

THAT Council support the construction and operation of the projects numbered 1- 17 excluding 2, 12 and 13 as detailed in the FIT5.0 projects listing included in the October 12, 2016 report, And That Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Municipal Support Resolution for each supported project upon receipt of the approved fee. And That Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Land Use Restriction Exemption Resolution for applicable projects.

THAT Council support the construction and operation of the projects numbered 2, 12 and 13 as detailed in the FIT5.0 projects listing included in the October 12, 2016 report, And That Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Municipal Support Resolution for each supported project upon receipt of the approved fee. And That Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Land Use Restriction Exemption Resolution for applicable projects.

South Frontenac residents and government could pay up to 3.5 million dollars into the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account under Ontario’s cap and trade program, And whereas this money will be used to provide a 2 billion dollar fund to help fund transformation to a low carbon economy, And whereas, the Cap and Trade program and a carbon reduction plan in general will have broader acceptance and be better spent if residents can see it is being spent in their community and as much as possible under their control, Be it resolved that South Frontenac Council, ask the provincial government for an accounting of how that money is spent in each municipality, and Further be it resolved that a portion of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account money be allocated to each Municipal Council, based on their population, to be spent on new carbon reduction initiatives that are determined by the Township, similar to the Gas tax fund and Further be it resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their consideration.

there are significant community concerns about ongoing development on Johnson’s Point, and Whereas both the MNRF survey and the Township review by Macintosh Perry found species at risk not identified by the developer, and Whereas the Township is a party to the development agreement on Johnson’s Point, and Whereas the health of our lakes and environment is a priority for the Township, Therefore be it resolved that the MNRF discuss any trade-off with the Batt ersea-Loughborough Lake Association and Council before it is finalized, and Further that Council be updated by the MNRF on negotiations with the Developer on the progress of the species at risk benefit agreement, and Further that the Township be keep abreast of future developments as party to all correspondence between the developer and the MNRF.

McDougall THAT the rehabilitation of Bedford Road from Sydenham to Alton Road be endorsed as the Township of South Frontenac's submission for OCIF Top-Up. AND THAT the Township apply for 90% of funding.

McDougall THAT Council approve the proposal submitted by S2S Environmental Inc. for RFP PW-P05-2016 Asbestos Assessment, South Frontenac Facilities at a cost of $27,670.00 plus HST.

McDougall THAT Council award the contract of RFP P03-2016 Bridge Engineering and Design of Green Bay Road Bridge and Moreland Dixon Culvert to Keystone Bridge Management, for a total of $38,000.00 based on estimated construction costs.

McDougall THAT the following by-laws be given first and second reading:  By-law 2016-63  By-law 2016-64  By-law 2016-65  By-law 2016-66

THAT By-law 2016-63, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac and Percy Snider, be given third reading signed and sealed.

THAT By-law 2016-64, being a by-law to designate the village of Harrowsmith as a Community Improvement Project Area, be given third reading signed and sealed.

THAT By-law 2016-65, being a by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan respecting the redevelopment, revitalization, prosperity and beautification of the Village of Harrowsmith be given third reading, signed and sealed.

THAT By-law 2016-66 being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Municipal Contribution Agreement for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, be given third reading signed and sealed.

THAT By-law 2016-67, being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac be given first and second reading this 18 day of October, 2016.

THAT By-law 2016-67, being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac be given third reading, signed and sealed this 18 day of October, 2016.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 pm.