The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Drainage Board Meeting

Meeting #:DB2019-04
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Victoria Room
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor A. Veale
  • Charles Clarke
  • Jim Oriotis
  • Mike Verbik
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Chair A. Veale called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Drainage Board members Councillor Ashmore, and C. Clarke, were in attendance.

Deputy Clerk and Recording Secretary J. Watts, Supervisor of Technical Services M. Farquhar, and Drainage Superintendent L. Feitler were also in attendance.

Absent: M. Verbik, and J. Oriotis

  • DB2019-026
    Moved ByC. Clarke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the amended agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

  • DB2019-027
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByC. Clarke

    That the minutes of the Drainage Board meeting held on September 17, 2019, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

Lucas Feitler, Drainage Superintendent
Contravention of Drainage Act
Anderson Municipal Drain

Drainage Superintendent L. Feitler presented an overview of his memorandum noting:

  • the contravention of the Drainage Act
  • discussions with various stakeholders to determine next steps; and
  • possible options for proceeding

He recommended that the City initiate proceedings under the provisions of Section 65(3) of the Drainage Act, and appoint an engineer to inspect the land in accordance with that section of the Act. Mr. Feitler and Mr. Farquhar responded to questions from the Board members.


  • DB2019-028
    Moved ByC. Clarke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    Recommend that the memorandum from L. Feitler, Drainage Superintendent - Engineering and Corporate Assets, dated October 23, 2019, regarding the Contravention of the Drainage Act - Anderson Municipal Drain, be received;

    That the Engineering and Corporate Assets Department initiates proceedings under the provisions of Section 65(3) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17;

    That the City Clerk be instructed to advise an engineer in writing to inspect the land and assess it for a just proportion of the drainage works, taking into account any compensation paid to the owner of the land in respect of the drainage works as per section 65(3) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17;  and

    That that Engineering and Corporate Assets Department staff complete a detailed survey of the Anderson Municipal Drain to determine any changes from the original design.

    Carried

Lucas Feitler, Drainage Superintendent
Request to Connect to Sandringham Drain – Kressibucher

Drainage Superintendent L. Feitler presented an overview of his memorandum noting:

  • the request from the landowner that was received via their tile drainage contractor
  • possible impacts and outcomes; and
  • alternative options for proceeding

He recommended that the City initiate proceedings under the provisions of Section 65(3) of the Drainage Act, and appoint an engineer to inspect the land in accordance with that section of the Act. Mr. Feitler and Mr. Farquhar responded to questions from the Board members.

  • DB2019-029
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByC. Clarke

    Recommend that the memorandum from L. Feitler, Drainage Superintendent - Engineering and Corporate Assets, dated October 21, 2019, regarding the section 65(3) request from the Kressibuchers be received;

    That the Engineering and Corporate Assets Department initiates proceedings under the provisions of Section 65(3) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17;

    That the City Clerk be instructed to advise an engineer in writing to inspect the land and assess it for a just proportion of the drainage works, taking into account any compensation paid to the owner of the land in respect of the drainage works as per section 65(3) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17;  and

    Carried

Mr. Farquhar stated that at the October 22, 2019 Regular Council meeting, the motion to proceed with the Drainage Works was adopted. He also advised that Council appointed D.M. Wills and Associates Limited as the engineer of record for the project. He concluded by providing a brief synopsis of the upcoming timelines, and notices that would be required to start the process.

L. Feitler presented an update on Drainage Maintenance projects for 2019 including:

  • the Murdoch Drain cleanout
  • the Dykstra Drain cleanout
  • the Van Shaik Drain
  • the McArthur Drain
  • the Oakwood Drain; and
  • various locations for riprap

Mr. Feitler responded to questions from the Board members.

  • DB2019-030
    Moved ByC. Clarke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the Drainage Board Meeting adjourn at 7:27p.m.

    Carried