Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Pelee
held at the Royal Canadian Legion
on Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Present:
Mayor: Richard Masse
Deputy Mayor: Pete Letkeman
Councillors: Dayne Malloch
Larry Gervais
Darlene Wiper
Staff: Ann Mitchell, CAO/Clerk/Treasurer
Other: Lindsay Rounding, Graham, Setterington, McIntosh, Driedger, Hicks
Richard Zelinka, Zelinka Priamo
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Item 5(c) Water Plant Representatives with regards to the Drinking Water Quality Management system was added to the agenda.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-67
Moved by: Darlene Wiper
Seconded by: Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby approve the amended agenda for the May 3rd, 2010 Regular Meeting of Council, with the addition of 5(c).”
Carried.
The Mayor asked if any Council members had any pecuniary interest. None were declared at this time.
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 12th, 2010 were presented and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-68
Moved by: Dayne Malloch
Seconded by: Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the minutes of the April 12th, 2010 Regular Meeting of Council.”
Carried.
Lindsay Rounding of the accounting firm Graham, Setterington, McIntosh, Driedger, Hicks was in attendance to speak to Council about Tangible Capital Assets and the upcoming PSAB regulation. She explained that there was a lot of work to be done and that she and the CAO had met and drafted a timetable to try and get this accomplished by the required dated.
Mr. Richard Zelinka was present to speak to council about the Official Plan. Much discussion ensued. It was felt by Council that the Township should move forward with the Official Plan without Special Policy Area One. Council moved forward on the agenda and agreed to go back to a resolution at the end of the meeting.
The CAO brought forward her report with regards to the Landfill project. She explained that Landmark Engineering was willing to complete the project for the very reasonable sum of $26,000.00. The CAO further stated that there was a by-law which would address this matter.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-69
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 Landfill Transfer Station Project as information.”
Carried.
The CAO presented a report from Michelle Feltz with regards to her attendance at the Niagara Outdoor Show. Councillor Malloch wanted to express thanks to Mrs. Feltz. Council agreed.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-70
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the report of the Niagara Outdoor Show and send a thank you to Michelle Feltz.”
Carried.
The CAO explained that at the Regular Meeting of Council held April 22nd, 2010 Mr. Gary Dunmore was in attendance speaking about the Drinking Water Quality Management System he would need designated representatives from the Township.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-71
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 Water Treatment Plant, Drinking Quality Management Systems and further that the Township appoint Ann Mitchell, CAO to be the owner’s representative and that Kyle Davis as Acting Water Superintendant be the operating authority representative.”
Carried.
The CAO brought forward her report with regards to the Ministry of Natural Resources Drainage Maintenance Agreement. She explained that the concept behind this was to make it easier for municipalities to do regular maintenance on the municipal drains. Councillor Gervais asked if this would apply to the East Pump Diversion. Mayor Masse explained that the East Pump Diversion was part of the original project and that the municipality had already received approval for this.
The following resolution was brought forward:
Resolution 2010-72
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 Ministry of Natural Resources – Drainage Maintenance as information and further that this report will be revisited at the May 17th, 2010 Regular Meeting of Council.”
Carried.
By-law 2010-9, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Oceans and Fisheries, Small Craft Harbours was brought forward. Deputy Mayor Letkeman expressed concern about entering into another agreement when we were in the process of having the marina divested to the Township. The CAO explained that it was only a one (1) year lease not a five (5) as in the past. She explained further that if we were not to sign the lease it would extend as if we had. Deputy Mayor moved to pass the by-law, Councillor Malloch seconded. All council in agreement.
By-law 2010-10, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Landmark Engineers Inc. with regards to the Landfill Transfer station project. Councillor Malloch moved, Deputy Mayor Letkeman seconded. Councillor Gervais asked about Landmark’s hourly rate. Mayor Masse explained that Landmark Engineers Inc. had stated the amount of $26,000 that they would not go over this without Council approval. All Council agreed to pass by-law, 2010-10.
By-law 2010-11, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Landmark Engineers Inc. with regards to the Roads Improvement Project. Councillor Gervais wanted to have the CAO make sure that Landmark Engineers Inc. speak to Essex Region Conservation Authority before the project was started because of the roads level. Councillor Malloch moved, Councillor Gervais seconded. All Council in favor.
Mayor Masse brought forward the correspondence.
The following resolution was passed:
Resolution 2010-73
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Darlene Wiper
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby support the Town of Amherstburg’s resolution with regards to wind turbines.”
Carried.
The CAO will draft up a letter.
The rest of the correspondence was read, noted and filed.
Resolution 2010-74
Moved by Pete Letkeman
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby agree to pay our disbursements as attached.”
Carried.
The CAO brought forward the resolution with regards to the Official Plan.
Resolution 2010-75
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Larry Gervais
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adopt the report of Richard Zelinka and further that Council adopt the document entitled “Pelee Official Plan: Response to Draft Modifications – dated May 3rd, 2010;
And that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be provided with this document in response to its draft modifications dated November 2nd, 2009;
And that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be further advised that Council wishes to retain in the Plan certain Special Policy Area #1 policies which have general applicability to future development projects.”
Carried.
Under Council and Miscellaneous reports Councillor Gervais asked the CAO to look into the cutouts on the side of Henderson Road.
Councillor Wiper expressed dismay at the way the hiring of the summer students turned out. The CAO explained that this was an operational issue which is a duty that falls to administration not Council.
Council adjourned.
Resolution 2010-76
Moved by Dayne Malloch
Seconded by Pete Letkeman
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby adjourn until May 17th, 2010,
8:00 p.m.”
Carried. | 
