The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

MINUTES

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Meeting #:2017-05
Date:
Time:
Open Session Commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
MEMBERS:
  • Mayor Andy Letham
  • Councillor Isaac Breadner
  • Councillor Pat Dunn
  • Councillor Doug Elmslie
  • Councillor Gord James
  • Councillor Gerard Jilesen
  • Councillor Brian S. Junkin
  • Councillor Rob Macklem
  • Councillor Mary Ann Martin
  • Councillor Gord Miller
  • Councillor Patrick O'Reilly
  • Councillor John Pollard
  • Councillor Heather Stauble
  • Councillor Stephen Strangway
  • Councillor Andrew Veale
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

5.
OPENING CEREMONIES

5.4
Adoption of Open Session Agenda

  • CR2017-126
    Moved ByCouncillor Strangway
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 21, 2017, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

    Additions:

    9.1 Anne Craig, Fenelon Falls Skating Club
    Hall Facility Rental Rates
    Item 10.3.2 on the Agenda

    10.4.2 CLK2017-003
    Judy Currins, City Clerk
    Ranked Balloting

    CARRIED

10.
CONSENT MATTERS

The following items were requested to be extracted from the Consent Agenda:

Mayor Letham Items 10.1.5 and 10.3.2
Councillor Dunn Items 10.1.3, 10.3.9 and 10.3.10

  • Moved ByCouncillor Miller
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Reilly

    RESOLVED THAT all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in  the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

    CARRIED

15.
BY-LAWS

​The mover requested the consent of Council to read the by-laws by number only.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Martin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Junkin

    RESOLVED THAT the By-Laws shown in Section 15.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 15.1.1 to and including 15.1.8 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    CARRIED

18.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW

  • CR2017-175
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor James

    RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 21, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    CARRIED

8.
PUBLIC INFORMATION

8.1
Presentations

8.1.1
CC2017-05.8.1.1

Dr. Robert Williams
Public Affairs Consultant
Ward Boundary Review
Item 10.4.1 on the Agenda

Judy Currins, City Clerk, introduced Dr. Robert Williams, an Independent Consultant specializing in municipal electoral systems and J. Currins provided an overview of Dr. Williams's experience with matters of this nature.

Dr. Williams advised that he provided an independent external review of the process that was followed during the Ward Boundary Review. Dr. Williams stated that the process was completed in house with staff managing the development of the alternatives that are available for Council's consideration. Dr. Williams stated that the he did not have a role in the development of the options but he does endorse the process that was followed. Dr. Williams summarized each of the four options that are available. Dr. Williams stated that there is no feature in any of the options that would automatically disqualify that option; there is no single correct answer and each option will offer a good system of representation for the residents of the municipality. He answered questions put forth by members of Council. A copy of his presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-127
    Moved ByCouncillor Martin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Pollard

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Dr. Robert Williams, regarding the Ward Boundary Review, be received.

    CARRIED

9.
DEPUTATIONS

9.1
CC2017-05.9.1

Anne Craig, Fenelon Falls Skating Club
Hall Facility Rental Rates
Item 10.3.2 on the Agenda

Ms. Craig spoke as a representative of the Fenelon Falls Skating Club. Ms. Craig advised that not for profit groups that focus on activities for children, such as the Skating Club, are finding it difficult to pay the fees that are associated with renting the Hall at the Fenelon Falls Arena. Ms. Craig proposed that these not-for-profit groups be allowed to use the Hall space at a reduced rate. If groups are not given a reduced rate they may need to look for other spaces that have a lower rental rate. Ms. Craig responded to questions from Council.

  • CR2017-128
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stauble

    RESOLVED THAT the deputation of Anne Craig, of the Fenelon Falls Skating Club, regarding Hall Facility Rental Rates, be received.

    CARRIED

8.
PUBLIC INFORMATION

8.3
Notices and Information by Members of Council and Staff

8.3.1
Council

Councillor Elmslie advised that he will be hosting a Public Meeting on March 2nd at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre. The Public Meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss upcoming City projects that pertain to the Village of Fenelon Falls.

Councillor Miller advised that Winterfest will be held in Kinmount on February 25th and 26th. The Event will include the Snowflake Ball on the Saturday night and outdoor winter activities at the Kinmount Fairgrounds on the Sunday.

Councillor O'Reilly made the following announcements:

  • the Senior Men's and Women's Provincial Curling Championship was held at the Lindsay Curling Club on February 17th to 19th.
  • Bowl for Kids Sake will be held on February 25th at Strike Point Bowling Centre in Lindsay. The Event will raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes.
  • Soupfest will be held at the Lindsay Armoury on February 25th. The Event will raise money for youth in the community.
  • The Shamrock Sprint will be held on March 11th. The Event will be a fund raiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes.
  • The East Central Farm Show will be held at the Lindsay Exhibition on March 8th and 9th. It is the largest farm show between Ottawa and London.
  • The Strumbella's, a local band, have been nominated for three (3) Juno Awards. The Juno Award's will be held in Ottawa.
  • The Community has had two losses. Stuart McLean, who performed at the Academy Theatre several times has passed away and a teenage girl drowned on Lake Scugog over the weekend in the View Lake area.
  • Deborah Kimmett will be appearing at the Olympia Restaurant on March 1st to celebrate International Women's Day.
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