The Minden Hills Record

Regular Council

March 14, 2024

Who was there

Present (7): Bob Carter, Ivan Ingram, Shirley Johannessen, Tammy McKelvey, Pam Sayne, Lisa Schell, Bob Sisson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (17 motions)

16 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the March 14, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Bob Sisson, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves the meeting minutes as follows:  February 29, 2024 Public Meeting minutes - PLZBA2023058 - Moore  February 29, 2024 Regular Council minutes
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts in the amount of $ 470,844.57 be approved for payment.
Moved by Councillor Shirley Johannessen, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That Council direct Staff to pull forward item 11.2 The Town of Plympton Wyoming in support of The City of Greater Sudbury regarding the Amendment to the occupational Health and safety Act to clarify the definition of "Employer" for discussion.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Carried
That the Township of Minden Hills supports the resolution from the City of Greater Sudbury regarding the amendment to the occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify the definition of "Employer".
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Carried
That Council receive report #24-004(WM) 2023 Waste and Recycling, for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council receive Report # 24-006(WM) Scotch Line Landfill Cleanup Project, for information; and That Council approve the Scotch Line Landfill Cleanup Project through the Beaver Creek Minimum Institution's Community Services Volunteer Group Program.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried
That Council receives the Cultural Centre Advisory Committee minutes dated January 9, 2024 for information.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried
That Council receive Report 24-005 –Open Air Burning, and fireworks by-law for information; And further that Council direct Staff to review sections 3.2 and 6, and enforcement regarding the proposed By-law 24-37 Fireworks; And further that Council directs Staff to review sections 2.5 and 6.1 regarding the proposed By-law 24-36 Open Air Burning; And further that both By-laws be brought back to Council for review and consideration.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council receive Report 24-04 - Building and Planning Short Term Rental By-law for information; and, Further that Council direct Staff to amend section 5.15 in Section b) and (i) regarding Short Term Rental signs; That By-law 24-31 be
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Referred
That Council receive Report 24-006 - Administration, Minden & District Lions Club Road Toll request, as information; and That Council approve the Minden & District Lions Club request to hold their Road Toll event on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:  63 Bobcaygeon Road  23 Water Street and further; That prior to the event, the Minden & District Lions Club provide the Township with a Certificate of Insurance naming the “Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills” as additional insured in the amount of five million dollars.
Moved by Councillor Bob Sisson, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
Regular Council - 14 Mar 2024 Page 6 of 8 Be it resolved that Council proceed into Closed Session at 10:32 a.m. for the purpose of discussing two items pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations; (Staffing Plan Update; Negotiations)
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session adjourn at 11:27 a.m. and Open Session resume.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
Be it resolved that the direction given in closed session be approved.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 24-31 Short Term Rental, as amended, be received and read a first time, considered read a second time, and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed. Regular Council - 14 Mar 2024 Page 7 of 8
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That By-law 24-38 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of March 14, 2024 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Shirley Johannessen, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
Be it resolved that the March 14, 2024 Regular Council Meeting is hereby adjourned at 11:29 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried

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