The Shuniah Record

Regular Council

December 11, 2018

Who was there

Present (4): Donna Blunt, Ron Giardetti, Wendy Landry, Don Smith

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 (26 motions)

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

THAT this Regular Meeting of Council is hereby called to order at 4:03 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT the agenda be accepted as amended.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Duff Stewart
Carried
THAT, in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, we adjourn at the hour of 5:12 p.m. to meet in closed session to discuss: a) personnel issues with respect to reviewing applications to sit on various boards and Committees of Council
Moved by Councillor Ron, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT at the hour of 5:32 p.m., we resume meeting in open session.
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Ron Giardetti
Carried
THAT the following persons are hereby appointed to fill the citizen positions on the Shuniah Boards and Committees of Council Police Services Board (1 Council Don Smith, 1 Municipal Citizen Appointment) Citizen Appointment 1. Bob Vanatto Committee of Adjustment (5 Citizen Appointments ) 1. Bill Paul 2. Lawrence Kellar 3. William Covello 4. Angela Calaiezzi 5. Jo-Anne Hamelin Recreation Committee (1 Council Ron Giardetti , 2 Citizen Appointments) 1. Angela Calaiezzi 2. Jo-Anne Hamelin 3. Karen Cameron-Powell Property Standards Committee (3 Citizen Appointments) 1. Bill Paull 2. Angela Calaiezzi 3. William Covello
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Ron Giardetti
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 27, 2018 be adopted as circulated and that same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the minutes of the Tender Opening Committee held November 23, 2018 and same be filed in the Clerk's Office
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Duff Stewart
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the November Building Permit Summary and same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT Council hereby authorizes the Clerk to proceed with the process to rezone the lots fronting on McConnell Drive from Open Space to Rural in order to correct the zoning map under By-law 2038-00
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Duff Stewart
Carried
THAT Council hereby awards the RFP for the Pumper to Acres Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $558,293.62 plus HST.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Duff Stewart
Carried
THAT Council hereby appoints the Acting Mayors on an annual basis as attached to this resolution. starting with Councillor Duff Stewart 2019, Councillor Don Smith 2020, Councillor Ron Giardetti 2021 and Councillor Donna Blunt 2022.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Duff Stewart
Carried
THAT the following members of Council are hereby appointed to sit on the following Boards and/or Committees Thunder Bay District Board of Health (1 appointment) 1. Councillor Don Smith Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (1 appointment) 1. Councillor Donna Blunt Thunder Bay District Municipal League 1. Mayor Landry 2. Councillor Duff Stewart Shuniah Police Services Board (Mayor or Designate) 1. Councillor Don Smith Shuniah Recreation Committee (1 appointment) 1. Councillor Ron Giardetti Lakehead Rural Municipal Coalition (Area One) 1. Mayor Landry 2. Councillor Don Smith as alternated
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT Councillor Duff Stewart's name be submitted to the Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy Committee as the TBDML representative. AND THAT his expenses be paid according to policy.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Duff Stewart
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the Draft RFP for an Organizational Review and Compensation Review Project
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the Monthly Expenditure for November and same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Duff Stewart
Carried
THAT Council approves pre-budget approval for $65,000 to move forward with acquiring quotes for a playground and installation at Wild Goose Park in 2019.
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT A By-law to set the 2019 Interim Tax Rates be read a First and Second time this 11th day of December 2018
Moved by Councillor Ron, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a By-law to set the 2019 Interim Tax Rates be read a Third and Final time and numbered 3044-18 AND THAT THE SAID By-law be engrossed in the By-law book.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Ron Giardetti
Carried
THAT A by-law to ratify the Agreement between the Municipality of Shuniah and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 87 be read a first and second time this 11th day of December 2018.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Ron Giardetti
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a By-law to ratify the Agreement between the Municipality of Shuniah and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 87 be read a Third and Final time and numbered 3045-18 AND THAT THE SAID By-law be engrossed in the By-law book.
Moved by Councillor Ron, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT A By-Law to set out the Appointment Procedure For Council Representation in the Six Area One Municipalities on the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board be read a first and second time this 11th day of December.
Moved by Councillor Ron, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT A By-Law to set out the Appointment Procedure For Council Representation in the Six Area One Municipalities on the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board be read a Third and Final time and numbered 3046-18 AND THAT THE SAID By-law be engrossed in the By-law book.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Ron Giardetti
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the Minister of Finance correspondence regarding Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund and same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Ron Giardetti
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the list of Unfinished Business and same be filed in the Clerk’s Office.
Moved by Councillor Ron, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be read a First, Second and Third time on this 11 th day of December 2018 and Numbered 3047-18 AND THAT the said By-law be engrossed in the By-law Book.
Moved by Councillor Ron, seconded by Councillor Duff Stewart
Carried
THAT the hour of 6:22 p.m. having arrived this regular Meeting of Council hereby adjourns.
Moved by Councillor Duff, seconded by Councillor Ron Giardetti
Carried

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