Council

That the Council meeting of July 18, 2023 be called to order at 7:00 p.m.

That the agenda be amended to include a Letter to the Community as Information Item "15. a)", and as amended, be approved.

That the public meeting regarding PL-RAC-2023-0122 & PL-RAC-2022-0136 be called to order.

That the public meeting be closed.

That the minutes of the June 20, 2023 Council meeting be approved; and That the minutes of the July 10, 2023 Council meeting be approved.

That Council direct staff to commence the process of closing and transferring ownership of an unopened road allowance, between the former Townships of Loughborough and Bedford; it being understood that the unopened road allowance has irregular dimensions of approximately 20.12 metres (66 feet) by approximately 150 metres (492 feet).

That Janssen Adriano be granted an exemption from Section 4, (Schedule 1, Clause 7.) of By-law Number 2015-41, As Amended, “A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Noise Within The Township Of South Frontenac”, to permit the discharge of consumer fireworks at 86 Palmer Lane, Tichborne (Burridge Lake) on September 2, 2023 between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; it being understood that the Noise By-law exemption to discharge consumer fireworks does not permit the discharge of fireworks should the discharge of consumer fireworks be prohibited by other Township of South Frontenac By-laws, Ontario Regulations or Provincial Legislation.

That Charlene Lyon be granted an exemption from Section 3. Clause F. of By-law Number 2015-41, As Amended, “A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Noise Within The Township Of South Frontenac”, to permit amplified music from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on August 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2023 at 4625 Wolfe Swamp Road, Harrowsmith; and That Charlene Lyon be granted an exemption from Section 3. of By-law Number 2015-41, As Amended, “A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Noise Within The Township Of South Frontenac”, to permit a motorcycle rally from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2023 at 4625 Wolfe Swamp Road, Harrowsmith; it being understood that the exemption be granted exclusively for fifteen minutes increments to allow for motorcycles to assemble on site for group rides.

That Scott Duckworth be granted an exemption from Section 3. Clause F. of By-law Number 2015-41, As Amended, “A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Noise Within The Township Of South Frontenac”, to permit amplified music during a wedding on September 30, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. located at 301 Oak Bluffs Road, Maberly.

That Sydenham Highschool – 150th Anniversary Reunion (c/o Derek Snider) be granted an exemption from Section 3. Clause F. of By-law Number 2015-41, As Amended, “A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Noise Within The Township Of South Frontenac”, to permit amplified music during the Sydenham Highschool -150th Anniversary Reunion on August 25, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and August 26, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., located at 2860 Rutledge Road, Sydenham, (Sydenham Highschool parking lot).

the Treasurer for the Township of South Frontenac estimates that the amount of $653,000 of tax sale surplus proceeds will be paid into the Courts in 2023; Now therefore be it resolved that The Council of the Township of South Frontenac support the resolution from the Town of Essex calling for the reinstatement of legislation permitting a municipality to retain surplus proceeds from tax sales, And further that this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Finance, MPP John Jordan and the Association of Municipal Finance Officers of Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

That Council accept the bid from Dig N Dirt Ltd. In the amount of $164,223.90 (net of HST credits) and authorize the Public Services Department to enter into an agreement for Contract # PS-2023-04 Village of Battersea Sidewalk Construction; That Council authorize a project budget increase in the amount of $25,575.65 be funded from the Asset Investment Reserve.

That Council award RFP PS-P03-2023 Design – Town Hall Expansion to Colbourne and Kembel Architects Inc in the amount of $203,362.27 (including HST Rebate).

That By-law 2023-57 being a ‘By-law to Appoint Jan Minaker as Alternate, Community Emergency Management Coordinator’ be given first and second reading.

That By-law 2023-57 be given third reading, signed and sealed.

That By-law 2023-58 attached as Exhibit A, being “A By-Law to Amend By-Law 2007-13, As Amended, ‘A By-Law to Provide For The Safety Of Properties In The Township Of South Frontenac’”, be given first and second reading.

That By-law 2023-58 be given third reading, signed, and sealed.

That By-law 2023-59 attached as Exhibit B, being “A By-law to Amend By-law 2022-70, As Amended, ‘A By-Law to Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties on Violations Of Municipal By-Laws’”, be given first and second reading

That By-law 2023-59 be given third reading, signed and sealed.

That By-law 2023-60, being a ‘By-law to authorize the execution of an Encroachment Agreement between the Township of South Frontenac and Wei Li relating to the existing structure located on the Township owned unopened road allowance, District of Bedford’ be given first and second reading.

That By-law 2023-60 be given third reading, signed and sealed.

That By-law number 2023-61, being a By-law to allow the Mayor and the Clerk to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the Applicant for the encroachment of a building at the property municipally known as 3945 Wilton Road, be given first and second reading.

That By-law number 2023-61 be given third reading, signed and sealed.

That By-law 2023-62, being a “By-law to amend By-law 2000-01, and to amend the speed limits on sections of Lower Round Lake Road, Perth Road, Petworth Road, Carrying Place and Westport Road” be given first and second reading.

That By-law 2023-62 be given third reading, signed and sealed

That staff report back to Council regarding opportunities to increase the accessibility of Township of South Frontenac recreational facilities and programs; it being understood that the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Recreation & Leisure Services Advisory Committee be consulted regarding this matter.

That the Township of South Frontenac support the Sydenham Highschool, 150th Reunion by providing $5,000 in funding allocated from Council Grants to Organizations/Individuals operating budget line.

That Council waive the rules of By-law 2017-76, being “A By-Law To Provide For Governing The Proceedings Of The Council, The Conduct Of Members And The Calling Of Meetings in order to give consideration to a proclamation regarding Open Farm Days.

the Township of South Frontenac recognizes the importance of agriculture in the region; and, Whereas the Township of South Frontenac believes a strong agricultural economy is essential for enduring communities, for the health of our residents, and to establish a strong community in support of food security for our citizens as well as our businesses, and organizations; and, Whereas the Township of South Frontenac has a vision of a strong agriculture community that is in the character of the Township of South Frontenac and its residents: welcoming, natural, healthy, clean, tranquil, entrepreneurial, and rural by choice and conviction; and Whereas the Township of South Frontenac is committed to supporting agriculture to grow businesses, attract more visitors and expand the tax base; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac hereby declares September 1 to October 15, 2023, as Open Farm Days in the Township of South Frontenac, and reminds individuals of the importance of this six-week celebration which supports local agriculture and food businesses in our communities And Further That the Township of South Frontenac encourages all residents to support local farms and food businesses by participating in this series of events.

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: Approval of the May 16, 2023 and May 26, 2023 Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" Minutes. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Hinchinbrooke Road. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Municipal Recreation Facility.

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting.

That By-law 2023-63, being a by-law to confirm generally all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading.

That By-law 2023-63, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.

That the Council meeting of July 18, 2023 be adjourned at 8:29 p.m.