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Regular Council
December 7, 2022
What was decided (24 motions)
23 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of December 7, 2022 come to order at 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the delegation from Rudy Mak regarding the creation of a RCAF Parkette at 732 Dunlop Street West for the 100th Anniversary of the RCAF, be received. Amended C464B-2022 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add And That staff be directed to report back to Council regarding a partnership with Rudy Mak and the RCAF 441 Wing Association regarding the to donate lands to the Township for the creation of a parkette in order to install the T-33 Aircraft and commemorate the 100th anniversary of RCAF.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the delegation from Rudy Mak regarding the creation of a RCAF Parkette at 732 Dunlop Street West for the 100th Anniversary of the RCAF, be received; and That staff be directed to report back to Council regarding a partnership with Rudy Mak and the RCAF 441 Wing Association regarding the donation of lands to the Township for the creation of a parkette in order to install the T-33 Aircraft and commemorate the 100th anniversary of RCAF.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of November 21, 2022 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of November 21, 2022 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of November 23, 2022 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of November 23, 2022 5) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of November 23, 2022 6) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of November 28, 2022 7) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of November 28, 2022
Moved by Thompson, seconded by Fisher
Carried
That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of September 27, 2022 2) Draft Minutes of the NVCA Board of Directors Meeting of November 25, 2022
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby appoint the following member of Council to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors: Mayor Coughlin
Moved by Thompson, seconded by Alexander
Carried
That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby appoint the following member of Council to the Severn Sound Environmental Association Board of Directors: Councillor Alexander
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Moore
Carried
That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby appoint the following member of Council to the Barrie & Area Physician Recruitment: Councillor Moore
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby appoint the following member of Council to the South Georgian Bay Physician Recruitment: Deputy Mayor Cabral
Moved by Garwood, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby appoint the following member of Council as a County Council Alternate Member: Councillor Moore And that an appointment by-law be presented at the December 21, 2022 regular meeting for adoption and be forwarded to the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby confirms the following Council appointments to the listed Committees and Boards of Council: Agricultural Advisory Committee Councillor Fisher Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee Councillor Garwood Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Councillor Garwood Elmvale Business Improvement Area Councillor Garwood Springwater Public Library Board Councillor Thompson Springwater Sports Heritage Councillor Fisher Anten Mills Community Recreation Association Councillor Thompson Grenfel Community Recreation Association Councillor Moore Hillsdale Community Recreation Association Councillor Alexander Midhurst Community Recreation Association Councillor Fisher Minesing Community Recreation Association Councillor Thompson Phelpston Community Recreation Association Councillor Alexander
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Alexander
Carried
That Action Report items 7.2 through to 7.7 be received: 7.2 - SU-2017-002 - Sunrise Acquisitions (Elmvale) Inc. - Road Naming 7.3 - Fire Service Agreements 7.4 - Award of Professional Engineering Services for the Elmvale Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project, 2022-45-PW 7.5 - Award of Consulting Services for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update, 2022-24-RPF 7.6 - Award of Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Springwater Water & Wastewater Master Plan Study, 2022-29-PW 7.7 - Award of Tandem Truck Tender, 2022-44-PW And That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented with the exception of item 7.7 to be dealt with separately.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the report from the Planning Technician/Secretary-Treasurer regarding Road Naming – SU-2017-002 – Sunrise Acquisitions (Elmvale) Inc., dated December 7, 2022, be received; and, That Council accepts the proposed roadway names “Zavitz Street” and “Hutchinson Street”; and, That the appropriate road naming by-law be submitted to Council for consideration.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the report from the Director of Fire & Emergency Services regarding Fire Service Agreements, dated December 7, 2022, be received; and, That Council authorize staff to enter into the Automatic Aid Agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding for Provision of Special Operations Services with the City of Barrie Fire & Emergency Service both commencing January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027, and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the report from the Senior Project Engineer regarding the Award of Professional Engineering Services for the Elmvale Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project, 2022-45-PW dated December 7, 2022, be received, and, That RFP 2022-45-PW, Professional Engineering Services for the Elmvale Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project be awarded to IBI Group Professional Services Inc. for $549,779.88 excluding HST ($559,456.01 including HST recoveries); and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the report from the Manager, Recreation, Parks and Facilities for Award of the Consulting Services for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update, 2022-24-RPF, dated December 7, 2022, be received; and, That 2022-24-RPF – Consulting Services for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update be awarded to Sierra Planning and Management in the amount of $41,028.00 excluding HST (41,750.09 including HST recoveries); and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the report from the Senior Project Engineer titled Award of Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Springwater Water & Wastewater Master Plan Study, 2022-29-PW dated December 7, 2022, be received; and, That RFP 2022-29-PW Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Springwater Water & Wastewater Master Plan Study be awarded to Ainley & Associates for $487,909.05 excluding HST ($496,496.25 including HST recoveries); and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist regarding Award of Tandem Truck Tender, 2022-44-PW, dated December 7, 2022, be received; and, That an award be made to Currie Truck Centre for a new 2023 Freightliner Model 114SD tandem axle truck with Viking winter equipment, in the amount of $385,019.00 plus HST ($391,795.33 including HST recoveries); and, That the additional $101,795.33 including HST recovered be appropriated from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. Amended C479B-2022 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add And That the funds that are received from the sale/disposition of the current vehicle be allocated to the Tax Rate Stabilization Fund.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) ZB-2022-017 (P. Mercer) 1922 Penetanguishene Road 2) OP-2022-002 & ZB-2022-016 Lewis Pit Expansion (Galibier Materials Inc.) 2857 George Johnston Road 3) Q3 2022 Procurement Summary
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
Whereas residents, community groups, and stakeholders prioritize traffic safety and wish to contribute to enhancing community safety. Therefore Be It Resolved That Council hereby direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of a program that would allow community groups and stakeholders to purchase digital speed signs to enhance community safety.
Moved by Coughlin, seconded by Garwood
Carried
Whereas Township of Springwater residents have come to expect a certain level of service regarding snow clearing on municipal roadways; and Whereas Springwater’s population has grown by almost 20% over the past ten years with continued growth expected; and Whereas the staff complement in the Township’s Roads & Fleet Department has remained fairly consistent over the past ten years. Therefore Be It Resolved That Council hereby authorizes staff to hire two (2) new permanent full-time equipment operators, effective immediately, for the Roads & Fleet Department. Deputy Mayor Cabral requested a recorded vote. Yes: Coughlin, Thompson, and Garwood No: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher
Moved by Coughlin, seconded by Thompson
Defeated
That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2022-091 Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Administrative Assistant 2022-092 Amend By-law 2022-058 Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2022-093 Public Committee/Board Appointments for 2022-2026 Term 2022-094 Appointment of Fence Viewers for 2022-2026 Term 2022-095 Appointment of Livestock Valuer for 2022-2026 Term 2022-096 Appointment of Springwater Public Library Board for 2022-2026 Term 2022-097 Appointment of Committee of Adjustment for 2022-2026 Term 2022-098 Road Naming (Sunrise Acquisitions) 5000-365 ZB-2022-005 - (BMR Pro Elmvale)
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That By-law 2022-099 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on December 7, 2022 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Garwood, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 7:55 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on December 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.