Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Pelee
held at the Royal Canadian Legion
on Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Present:
Deputy Mayor: Pete Letkeman
Councillors: Dayne Malloch, Larry Gervais, Darlene Wiper
Staff: Ann Mitchell, CAO/Clerk/Treasurer
Absent: Mayor Richard Masse
The Deputy Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
One item was added to the agenda, Janet Chesterfield to speak about the Airport under petitions and delegations.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-41
Moved by: Darlene Wiper
Seconded by: Dayne Malloch
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the agenda for the March 22nd, 2010 Regular Meeting of Council with the deletion of Budget and the addition of Janet Chesterfield under Petitions and Delegations.”
Carried.
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 1st, 2010 were presented and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-42
Moved by: Dayne Malloch
Seconded by: Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the minutes of the March 1st, 2010 Regular Meeting of Council.”
Carried.
The Deputy Mayor asked if any Council members had any pecuniary interest. None were declared.
Janet Chesterfield was present to speak about the 99 Flying Group putting air markings at the Pelee Airport. She mentioned that they had a meeting on May 15th, 2010. Council will make a decision by the April 7th, 2010 meeting of Council.
The CAO brought forward the Personnel Policy from the March 1st meeting. The Deputy Mayor had some questions of acting pay for the managers. The CAO explained that the policy should be in place as in some instances the acting manager should not be getting the full wages as they do not have the experience. Councillor Malloch expressed some concerns about safety boots at the Marina. The CAO will check into the Health and Safety policy about this.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-43
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt Personnel Policy for the Township of Pelee.”
Carried.
The CAO brought forward her report with regards to parking passes. Much discussion ensued. Councillor Malloch expressed concern over the Townships liability about hauling and storing of derelict vehicles. The CAO will find out about these issues and get back to Council. Councillor Gervais asked about another streetlight at the parking lot behind the Town Hall. The CAO will look into this.
Resolution 2010-44
Moved by Darlene Wiper
Seconded by Dayne Malloch
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the report of the CAO with regards to parking passes and further that the CAO will come back to the April 7th, 2010 Regular Meeting of Council with information about fees and liabilities.”
Carried.
The CAO brought forward her report with regards to Scudder Marina Divestiture. Discussion ensued. Council felt that we should try and have all of the repairs done before the divestiture takes place. The CAO will draft a letter to Oceans and Fisheries, Small Craft Harbour to outline this.
The following resolution was brought forward:
Resolution 2010-45
Moved by Larry Gervais
Seconded by Darlene Wiper
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby agree to have the Scudder Marina divested to us after the following conditions have been met to our satisfaction:
All of the proposed repairs identified in your engineer’s report will be done in 2010 at the expense of Oceans and Fisheries, Small Craft Harbour with no particular priority being placed on the repair or replacement of the infrastructure.”
Carried.
The CAO brought forward her report with regards to the East Pump Diversion. Councillor Wiper expressed concern about the diversion not being as effective as the pump station. Discussion ensued.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-46
Moved by Larry Gervais
Seconded by Dayne Malloch
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the report of the CAO with regards to the East Pump Divestiture and further that we go ahead with the project for 2010.”
Carried.
Councillor Wiper abstained from the resolution.
The CAO brought forward the report from Richard Zelinka with regards to the Official Plan. Council had concerns about adopting the suggested modifications as they were.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-47
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the report of the CAO with regards to the Official Plan and further that the CAO will approach Richard Zelinka about the three concerns:
a) 100 year flood line
b) Definition of prime agricultural land
c) Pelee Quarries
Carried.
The CAO brought forward the policy for Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-48
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the report of the CAO with regards to the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes and further that this policy be approved.”
Carried.
By-law 2010-6, being a by-law to adopt a procurement policy was passed.
Deputy Mayor Letkeman brought forward the correspondence. All was read, noted and filed.
The CAO brought forward her report with regards to the Fire Truck. She explained that the Township had been very fortunate to receive $6,000 from the Pelee Island Winery towards the purchase of a second hand fire truck from the Municipality of Leamington. She explained that the Fire Department would contribute $3,000 with the Township putting in the last $3,000.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-49
Moved by Darlene Wiper
Seconded by Dayne Malloch
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the report of the CAO with regards to the Fire Truck as information.”
Carried.
Disbursements were brought forward.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-50
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby agree to pay our disbursements in the amount of $130,334.38.”
Carried.
Deputy Mayor Letkeman brought forward Council and Miscellaneous reports.
Councillor Wiper stated that she had just come back from the Toronto Sportsman Show and attendance was high.
Councillor Malloch talked about Pelee Fest and mentioned that they would need the $10,000.00 loan forwarded from the Township as soon as possible. The Pelee Fest Committee will also need a resolution stating that Pelee Fest is a community event and a copy of our insurance certificate. The CAO will take care of these items.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-51
Moved by Darlene Wiper
Seconded by Dayne Malloch
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby declare Pelee Fest a community event.”
Carried.
Councillor Malloch also brought up the issue of the wind turbines in Pigeon Bay. He mentioned that the Citizens Against Lake Erie Wind Turbines would be selling signs and they would be available shortly.
Councillor Gervais asked if the CAO could speak to our planner Richard Zelinka about development charges. She will inquire.
Council went into a closed session.
Resolution 2010-52
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby agree to go into a closed session under Municipal Act, 2001, section 239(2) to discuss an identifiable individual.”
Carried.
Council came out of a closed session.
Resolution 2010-53
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby agree to come out of a closed session.”
Carried.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-54
Moved by Larry Gervais
Seconded by Dayne Malloch
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the report of the CAO with regards to the Strategic Planning Committee as information and further that the following individuals be appointed to the Committee:
Shawnda Bedal, Brenda Boudry, Ken Campbell, Theresa Kempf, Dayne Malloch (Council Representative), Peter Pointner and Ron Tiessen
Carried.
Council adjourned.
Resolution 2010-55
Moved by Darlene Wiper
Seconded by Dayne Malloch
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adjourn until April 7th, 2010,
8:00 p.m.”
Carried. | 
