Council

That the Council meeting of October 15, 2019 be called to order at 6:00 p.m.

That the October 1, 2019 Council agenda be adopted as presented.

That Council move into Closed session as permitted by the Municipal Act, Section 239.2 to discuss matters related to:  labour relations or employee negotiations;  a pending acquisition of land by the municipality or local board;  and to approve minutes of previous Closed Sessions.

That Council move out of closed session.

That a public meeting be held to discuss planning matters related to:  Road Closing - Plan 24, Lot 51 - 3742 Fairgrounds Road - Inverary  Road Closing - Concession 10, Part Lot 10 - 6449 Road 38 - Verona

That having provided an opportunity for input, the public meeting be closed.

That Council approve the minutes of the October 1, 2019 Council meeting.

the City of Kingston is approaching the KFL+A Public Health Unit and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority to investigate areas of ground water vulnerability in rural Kingston, Be it resolved that South Frontenac indicate support for this project and explore ways to work with Kingston, the KFL+A Public Health Unit and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority to expand the evaluation of vulnerable ground water to South Frontenac Township.

That Council direct staff to bring forward a report and recommendations in early 2020 regarding the development of a Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy for the Township.

public health care consistently ranks as the top priority in public opinion polls, and; Whereas Public Health provides vital health promotion and prevention services based on the unique demographic and economic, social, and cultural needs of our communities, and; Whereas the evidence from hospital amalgamation in Ontario and across Canada is that they have cost billions of dollars and have not yielded the promised administrative savings but have taken money away from front-line care, and; Whereas there is no evidence to support the proposed closure of 25 out of 35 local Public Health Units, the closure of 12 of 22 local ambulance dispatch centres, and the closure of 49 out of 59 local ambulance services, and; Whereas the Provincial Government delayed the closure and merger of Ambulance Dispatch Centres and Public health units due to vocal public concern, and Whereas, Jim Pine has been appointed by the provincial government to lead consultations on the future of Public Health and Emergency Health Services. Therefore, be it resolved that South Frontenac Council welcomes the appointment of Jim Pine and the start of a consultation process on Public Health and Emergency Health Services, and Further be it resolved that South Frontenac Township calls upon the Ontario government to permanently halt the closures of, mergers of, and cuts to our local health care services including Public Health Units and land ambulance services, And, further that South Frontenac calls upon the governme

That Council supports the seven recommendations outlined in the submission to the Attorney General of Ontario from AMO President, Jamie McGarvey with respect to changes to joint and several liability. And that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Attorney General of Ontario and AMO.

That South Frontenac Council direct staff to submit the comments as set out in Appendix 1 of this report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing prior to the deadline of October 21st, 2019.

That Council approve making a joint application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Community, Culture and Recreation Funding Stream, along with the Frontenac Community Arena and the Township of Central Frontenac, for the Frontenac Community Arena Rehabilitation Project, including the following replacements and upgrades: • Condenser unit • Plate heat exchanger • Brine pump • Concrete slab and glycol lines • Dasher boards, Acrylic shields • Players benches and Timekeepers box • Safety Netting • Flooring • Accessible ramp/viewing area and rubberized walking surfaces And That Council approve the expenditure of $59,990.83 in 2020 and $151,452.26 in 2021, being South Frontenac’s share of the total project cost.

That Council adopt the recommendation of the Development Services Committee that no amendments for exemptions be made to the Noise By-law or the Dog Control By-law at this time; And that the licensing and regulation of kennels be reviewed and included in future revisions to the Site Plan Control by-law.

That Council receives for information the minutes of the following committee meetings:  Heritage Committee meeting held June 6, 2019  Development Services committee meeting held August 26, 2019  Recreation Committee meeting held September 9, 2019

That Council move into closed session as permitted by the Municipal Act, Section 239.2 to discuss matters related to:  a pending acquisition of land by the municipality or local board  and to approve minutes of previous Closed Sessions.

That By-law 2019-60 be given first and second reading.

That By-law 2019-60, being a by-law to purchase property being Parts 1 and 2 of Reference Plan 13R-3194, Concession 11, Part of Lot 9, District of Portland, be given third reading, signed and sealed.

That By-law 2019-61, 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 15 day of October, 2019.

That By-law 2019-61, 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 15 day of October 2019.

That the Council meeting of October 15, 2019 be adjourned at 9:38 p.m.