August 13, 2019 - Council Meeting

Minutes

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ASSIGINACK
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

 

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Assiginack was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Present: Mayor Dave Ham
Councillor Hugh Moggy
Councillor Dave McDowell
Councillor Rob Maguire
Councillor Christianna Jones

Staff: Alton Hobbs, CAO, Deputy Clerk

 

OPENING:

#203-15-19 H. Moggy – R. Maguire
THAT the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Assiginack be opened for business with a quorum of members present at 1:00 p.m., with Mayor Ham presiding in the Chair. CARRIED

 

AGENDA:

#204-15-19 R. Maguire – H. Moggy
THAT the agenda for this meeting be accepted as presented. CARRIED

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

None

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

None

 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES:

None

 

DELEGATIONS:

None

 

REPORTS:

None

 

ACTION REQUIRED ITEMS:

#205-15-19 R. Maguire – C. Jones
THAT we thank Perry Sarvas of EXP Engineering for attending this meeting to review regulations regarding brownfields in Ontario. CARRIED

Mr. Sarvas reviewed the regulatory requirements for Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments for properties previously used for commercial or industrial purposes and explained the timing and costs of such studies.

 

#206-15-19 D. McDowell – R. Maguire
THAT we thank Bob Barnett of the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy for attending this meeting to review potential natural attraction development opportunities. CARRIED

 

Mr. Barnett reviewed the Conservancy’s mandate and interest in a few properties located in the Township of Assiginack. He reported on the progress of some of his negotiations and Council stated its support for additional hiking and cycling trails in the Township.

 

#207-15-19 R. Maguire – H. Moggy
THAT WHEREAS the following tenders were received for the ballfield rehabilitation project:
Aggregates: Mike Varey Excavating: $ 53,517.12
Fencing: Mike Varey Excavating: $91,037.77
M&G Fencing: $57,630.00

NOW THEREFORE THAT the tender of Mike Varey Excavating for aggregates and M&G Fencing for fencing be accepted;

AND THAT any cost in excess of the budget be funded from Recreation Reserves or Current Budget Slippage.

CARRIED

 

 

INFORMATION ITEMS:

None

 

BY-LAWS:

None

 

CLOSED SESSION:

None

 

CLOSING:

#208-15-19 R. Maguire – D. McDowell
THAT we adjourn until the next regular meeting or call of the Chair. CARRIED

________________________                       _________________________
David Ham, MAYOR                          Alton Hobbs, CAO/DEPUTY CLERK

2:15 p.m.

These Minutes have been circulated but are not considered Official until approved by Council.

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