The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Drainage Board Meeting

Meeting #:	Consideration Meeting: DB2019-02
Date:	Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
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

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

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1.

Call to Order

Chair A. Veale called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Drainage Board members Councillor Ashmore, C. Clarke, J. Oriotis, and M. Verbik were in attendance.

Staff Present: Supervisor of Technical Services M. Farquhar, and Drainage Superintendent L. Feitler

Drainage Engineer Present: Michael Gerrits, P. Eng.

The Chair introduced the members of the board and staff present for the Meeting of Consideration.

2.

Administrative Business

2.1

Adoption of Agenda

• DB2019-014
  Moved By C. Clarke
  Seconded By M. Verbik

  That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

2.2

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

2.3

Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting

Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2019

• DB2019-015
  Moved By J. Oriotis
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the minutes of the Drainage Board meeting held on June 12, 2019, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

3.

Meeting to Consider: Presentation of Report

3.1

Presentation of the Engineer - Webster Drain

Michael Gerrits, P. Eng
R. Dobbin Engineering Inc.

The Chair asked Drainage Engineer, Michael Gerrits, to present his engineering report on the Webster Drain.

Mr. Gerrits provided a brief summary of his report prepared pursuant to Section 4 of the Drainage Act, RSO 1990. On September 13, 2017 and July 12, 2018, the City of Kawartha Lakes received a petition signed by Victor Webster Farms and Ella Wechsel, respectively, requesting improved drainage for their properties in the Township of Eldon, Concession 5, and West 1/2 Lot 10 and Part Lot 11. Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority approved the design of the drain on May 8, 2019, however they noted the regulated area the work would occur in and provide some restrictions to the Engineer.

The objective of this report is to provide improved drainage for the above described lands of the petitioners.  The need for improved drainage is created by the petitioners' request for providing their respective lots with a legal outlet for subsurface water generated on the properties.

Mr. Gerrits advised that on-site meetings were held on November 1, 2017 and June 6, 2018.

A summary of the drainage work to be incorporated as the Webster Drain is as follows:

• Prepare an Engineers Report under the Drainage Act to address the petitions (2).
• Replace the Glenarm Road centreline culvert.
• Replace the Prospect Road centreline culvert.
• Construct an open channel across the W1/2 of Lot 10, Concession 5 and complete a ditch cleanout and deepening for 310m west of Prospect Road on the S1/2 of Lot 10, Concession 4 and Lot 9, Concession 4.
• Allowances have been made to Pt. Lot 11 and W1/2 L Lot 10, Concession 5 and to S1/2 L Lot 10 and Lot 9, Concession 4.
• The estimated costs are estimated to be $271,850.00 which includes engineering, tendering and an allowance for inspection.

Mr. Gerrits briefly explained the schedule of assessments included in the report.  It was noted that concern with assessments will be addressed at the Court of Revision which would occur following Council adoption of the preliminary by-law. He also highlighted that there would likely be a change of the northern and eastern edges of the watershed boundary, altering the drainage area and respective assessments due to further survey work in the field.

3.2

Question and Answer Period

Members of the Board and Members of the Public

The Chair asked if there was anyone in attendance that wished to ask any questions of the Drainage Engineer.

Ms. Swailes questioned Mr. Gerrits if her property would still remain in the watershed, if the boundary is changed.

Mr. Jackson questioned Mr. Gerrits if he could elaborate on the proposed depths and widths of the drain, and if his tiles could be tied into the drain.

The questions were addressed by the Drainage Engineer. The Board members also asked questions which were answered by the Drainage Engineer and staff.

Mr. Gerrits offered assistance to anyone who had any further questions to contact him directly.

4.

Opportunity to Add or Withdraw Signatures to the Petition

Mr. Gerrits advised of the two names who had signed the petition, and noted any benefits for people to add their name to the petition.

The Chair then gave an opportunity for anyone to add or withdraw their signatures from the petition.

No one added or withdrew their signature from the petition.

Mr. Gerrits noted that the petition remained valid under Section (4)(1) of the Drainage Act as outlined in the Report.

5.

Recommendation of the Drainage Board to Council

• DB2019-016
  Moved By M. Verbik
  Seconded By J. Oriotis

  Recommend that the City of Kawartha Lakes Drainage Board recommend that Council adopt the Engineer's Report for the Webster Drain and instruct the Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law;

  That Council proceeds with the first and second reading of the by-law to provisionally adopt the report; and

  That Council instructs staff to make the necessary arrangements for a Court of Revision to be held on the Engineer's Report for the Webster Drain.

  Carried

6.

Adjournment

• DB2019-017
  Moved By C. Clarke
  Seconded By M. Verbik

  That the Drainage Board Meeting adjourn at 7:24 p.m.

  Carried