THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TEMAGAMI
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

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Main Level Chambers

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  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Agenda dated March 12, 2020, be adopted as presented/amended.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on January 28, 2020 be adopted as presented/amended.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 30, 2020 be adopted as presented/amended.

RE: Regional Information Session on Broad Scale Survey

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from Ike Labe regarding Regional Information Session on Broad Scale Survey.

RE: Mining

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from Dale Schultz and Brain Youngs regarding mining.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report from the Integrity Commission regarding a complaint investigation.

* 5 minutes per each presenter for a Maximum of 15 Minutes in total for all unregistered presentations*

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the consent agenda motions presented on the agenda.

Hard copies of all correspondence for information is available at the Municipal office on request. The information items have been circulated to Council prior to the meeting.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT correspondence items numbered: 8.2.1 to 8.2.10 on this agenda be received by Council for information and be noted, filed, and recorded in the minutes of this meeting;

RE: Changes to FMZ fishing Regulations for year 2020

RE: As a Community-Based Organization, helps underserved Ontarians

RE: Breaking News from the Ontario Heritage Trust

RE: Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019: Ontario Provincial Police Regulatory Requirements  

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the monthly reports from Marten River Fire Department for information.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the monthly report from Temagami Fire Department for information.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the monthly report from Public Works Department for information.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to identify areas in the Municipality that presently are not serviced by natural gas;

    AND FURTHER THAT Staff contact Union Gas to promote these areas as possible projects for natural gas expansion opportunities.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct the Mayor and the Treasurer/Administrator to arrange meetings with representatives of both involved DSSABs to discuss possible realignment to better represent communities of interest and service patterns.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED that Council ratify and support the letter sent by Mayor O’Mara to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry requesting the LFMC for the Temagami Management Unit be approved and an interim board and transition team be put in place as planned;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to invite Mr. Kenrick to a future meeting to provide information on the progress of this initiative.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the update on the uses of the Modernization and Innovation Fund.

  • Draft Motion:

    WHEREAS access to affordable and reliable broadband networks is an important part of everyday life and key to economic, education, social and health development;

    AND WHEREAS communities outside urban centres face challenges in accessing internet service levels comparable to those in cities due to factors such as low population, distance and challenging terrain;

    AND WHEREAS we believe future ICT infrastructure investment in our community would benefit from a holistic model that takes into account the connectivity needs of regional community partnerships rather than just one community;

    AND WHEREAS this regional partnership should begin with a comprehensive needs analysis conducted by NEOnet, a publically funded non-profit development corporation using their expertise and Blue Sky Net expertise with the Geographic Information System mapping tool MAIMAP (Broadband and Associated Infrastructure Mapping Analysis Project);

    AND WHEREAS from the analysis and public consultation NEOnet will conduct, it will be determined where internet gaps remain while also acknowledging what may be the best technology to fill these gaps based on access to the closest ICT infrastructure like fibre or other existing network infrastructure;

    AND WHEREAS once we determine priority areas we propose establishing three classes of gaps:

    1 – gaps in fibre/backbone infrastructure;

    2 – gaps in last mile/local access to business and residents; and

    3 – gaps in access in remote/very isolates areas;

    AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial governments are proposing funding programs that will support the implantation of Broadband projects and will require this in-depth information;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Temagami supports NEOnet leading a steering committee to which a representative from the Municipality of Temagami will be appointed;

    AND FURTHER THAT NEOnet work with this committee during the period of analysis, funding application, and any subsequent RFP engagement.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the methodology and estimated fee for MHBC to complete the review of the Official Plan;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to take the necessary steps to initiate this process directly.

  • Draft Motion:

    WHEREAS Council of the Corporation of the Municipality directed Staff by way of Resolution 18-315 to execute and finalize the encroachment agreement with the proponent;

    AND WHEREAS the encroachment agreement has been executed by the proponent on January 31, 2020;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2020-022;

    AND FUTHER THAT Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law for council’s consideration.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Statement of the Treasurer on Remuneration paid.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the budget variance report for the end of the 2019 year;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council approves funding the Temagami North Ditch project using the non-capital budget surplus, eliminating the Lot Creation Reserve of $50,000 and transferring the remaining $145,141.74 from the Discretionary Operating Reserve Account.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to take the necessary steps to apply for the incentive from IESO and complete the conversion of our streetlights to LED in 2020.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Memo 2020-M-033 regarding the 2020 Shiverfest
    Winter Carnival;

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves in principal a Municipal Type Service Agreement with Temagami First Nation for the provision of waste and recycling services;

    AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to include particulars in the 2020 Municipal Budget after consultation with Staff from Temagami First Nation.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED that Council endorses the appointment of Sherry Larochelle to fill the Board vacancy.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED That Council will support the evening rent of the Community Centre/Arena on March 18th, 2020 at no cost for the Regional Information Session.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Temagami approves the sponsorship request of the Temagami Community Foundation for their 2nd Annual Truck N Boat Lottery being held in 2020.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Temagami approves the sponsorship request For the Winter Festival in Marten River;

    AND FURTHER THAT future budgets contain a contribution for the Winter Festival in Marten River similar to that for Shiverfest held in Temagami/Temagami North.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Staff to request the Temagami Community Market provide a report including how the 2019 contribution was used, the average number of vendors and the fees charges, the average number of weekly attendees and a financial statement as well as any other pertinent information that will assist Council as they consider this request for funding.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the request to park two camper trailers at the arena parking lot during the annual ‘Kimmy and Tracy Memorial Baseball Tournament’, subject to availability with no fees as there will be no services provided.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to sign a completed application form from the Temagami Canoe Festival for funding through the Temagami Community Foundation.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to sign a completed application form from Living Temagami for funding of their Community Wellness program through the Temagami Community Foundation.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Memo No. 2019-M-031;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council supports resolution number 20-10 dated February 10, 2020 calling on the Nipissing DSSAB to look at reducing costs and services, if necessary, in order to mitigate any municipal levy increase.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 20-1499, being a by-law to adopt a Council Donation Policy, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of March, 2020;

    AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 20-1499, being a by-law to authorize the Execution and Registration of an Encroachment Agreement for the lands known as 12 Parkwood Lane and the Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami for the Occupation of Land, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of March, 2020;

    AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 20-1501, being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 4 to the Official Plan for the Municipality of Temagami, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of March, 2020;

    AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 20-1502, being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 3 to the Official Plan for the Municipality of Temagami, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of March, 2020;

    AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 20-1503, being a By-law to amend the Municipality of Temagami By-law No. 06-650 as amended to change the definitions and provisions for Home Occupation/Home Industry, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of March, 2020;

    AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 20-1504, being a by-law to execute an Agreement with her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) the Transfer Agreement for the Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami under the Municipal Modernization Program (MMP), be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of March, 2020;

    AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 20-1505, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12 day of March, 2020;

    AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

  • Draft Motion:

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT this meeting adjourn at x:xx p.m.

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