The Prince Edward County Record

Regular Council

June 13, 2023

Who was there

Present (14): Branderhorst, Braney, Engelsdorfer, Ferguson, Sam Grosso, Harrison, Hirsch, MacNaughton, Maynard, Nieman, Pennell, Prinzen, Roberts, St-Jean

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Agenda for the Council meeting of June 13, 2023 be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Maynard, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
5.1 THAT Council now move into closed session to consider: 1. a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 2. litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, 3. advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Pursuant to Section 239 (c) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
1. THAT Council receive report CSPI-16-2023; and 2. THAT Council authorize the CAO to execute a conditional Purchase and Sale Agreement to the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board in the amount of $1,375,000 for the purchase of the former Queen Elizabeth School property located at 35 Barker Street, Picton; and 3. THAT Council direct staff to proceed with an application to CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) for funding through the Housing Accelerator Funding Program (HAF) and the Co-Investment Funding Program (COI) to finance the purchase of the property and return to Council with updates on the status of the application.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
1. THAT Council receive report CLS-15-2023; 2. THAT Council approve a By-Law to amend the Backyard Hen(s) By-Law 234-2020; and 3. THAT Council approve a By-Law to amend (Schedule "C") of the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-Law No. 4519-2019.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT upon completion of the Phase 2 Crystal Palace/ Fruit Growers Building restoration project if surplus budget funds are identified by staff, that at staff discretion, the Phase 2 scope of work be expanded to include restoration of the Old Boys Entrance World War 1 Memorial; and THAT staff be directed to begin discussions with PEC Royal Canadian Legion branches with respect to establishing a co-operative funding partnership for the Old Boys Entrance restorations. Regular Council Minutes June 13, 2023 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 27, 2023
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Maynard
Carried
1. THAT Council receive report CSP-15-2023; 2. THAT Council declare the County Road 49 Reconstruction project a project of community interest for the purposes of receiving donations and issuing official donation receipts for income tax purposes; and 3. THAT Council authorize the Director of Finance & IT to open a discretionary reserve fund for purposes of depositing donations received for the CR49 reconstruction project.
Moved by Councillor Braney, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
1. THAT Council receive report OPS-09-2023; 2. THAT Council delegate authority to the Director of Operational Services for the execution of agreements for Dedicated Locate Service Providers; and 3. THAT Council approve a By-Law to amend Bylaw 3167-2012 (Delegation of Duties by Council to Municipal Employees), as listed on this agenda.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
1. THAT Council receive report CLS-14-2023; and 2. THAT staff be directed to report back in Q2 2024 with the 2023 Progress Report on the 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 be approved by consent.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held May 25, 2023 be adopted as presented, save and except Motion CW-107-2023.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT item 13.1.1, being a By-Law To Amend By-Law 742-2001, Being A By-Law Regarding The Use Of The Prince Edward County Millennium Trail be referred to staff; and THAT the revised By-Law be considered at the June 27, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
13.1.2 A By-Law To Amend By-Law No. 33-2023, Being A By-Law to Designate Ward 1 Picton as an Improvement Area In The County Of Prince Edward, And To Appoint Members To The Board Of Management; 13.1.3 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward and 976646 Ontario Inc. (Sand Screening Tender- Pec-Ops-0010-2023) 13.1.4 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 3167-2012, By-Law To Provide For The Delegation Of Duties By Council To Municipal Employees Of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (Dedicated Locate Service Providers) 13.1.5 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 108-2021 Being A By-Law To Licence, Regulate And Govern The Operation Of Short-Term Accommodation Dwelling Rentals In The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (Private Roadways/Laneways) 13.1.6 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 234-2020, Being A By-Law To Regulate The Keeping Of Backyard Hens Within The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (Backyard Hens By-Law) 13.1.7 A By-Law To Amend By-Law No. 4519-2019, Being A By-Law To Establish A System Of Administrative Penalties For Non-Compliance With ByLaws Of The County Of Prince Edward (Backyard Hen By-Law) 13.1.8 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Trilith Contracting Inc. (Crystal Palace Revitalization Phase 2 - PEC-FAG-0226-2022)
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
THAT the following By-Law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on June 13, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 7:49 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried

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