Village of Point Edward

Council Meeting

MINUTES

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
135 Kendall Street, Point Edward, Ontario
Present:
  • Mayor B. Hand,
  • Deputy Mayor G. Grimes,
  • Councillor L. Gordon,
  • Councillor P. Burgess,
  • Councillor T. Mondoux,
  • Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) J. Burns,
  • Administrative Assistant J. Capes,
  • Treasurer T. Thibeault,
  • Manager of Environmental Services (MES) J. Verstraeten,
  • and Fire Chief D. MacKenzie

1.
Call to Order
 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

2.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

  • None.

3.
Public Meetings
This item has attachments. 

1.Water-WWTP Proposed 2020 Budget .pdf
2.2020 Water-WWTP Recap - Jan 14, 2020.pdf
3.Water Budget Breakdown- Rev - Exp 2020.pdf
4.Water-WWTP Reserves to date.pdf
5.water rates comparison.pdf

1.
Water Budget Proposal 
 

Mayor Hand turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Grimes to direct the Water Budget part of the meeting. Deputy Mayor Grimes invited the Manager of Environmental Services, and Treasurer to come within the bar.

The Treasurer reviewed the proposed water rate increase of 2.39%.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) reviewed some of the highlights that transpired in the water department during 2019 for planning and budgeting purposes.

A chart of comparison rates with other communities was reviewed, and illustrated where Point Edward was in comparison to other local communities. The MES reviewed many of the updates that have taken place since he was hired in 2016. 

Bluewater Regional Networks will be providing high speed fibre connectivity to all pumping stations that will allow staff to monitor remotely the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant and pumping station alarms to determine what priority level response is needed based on the individual alarms.

  • Resolution 1
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Grimes
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon

    THAT the 2020 Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant budget be approved as presented by staff.

    Carried

4.
New Business
 

1.
Pre-Approval of Capital Expense due to discontinuation of support of Windows 7
This item has attachments. 

1.Quote for upgrade to Windows 10.pdf
  • Resolution 2
    Moved ByCouncillor Gordon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Mondoux

    THAT the recommended changes and upgrades from the Village's IT provider be approved.  

    Carried

2.
St. Clair Region Conservation Authority
 

Councillor Gordon stated that there will be an increase to the levy of $2,851.00 this year.  As well there will be a one time cost of $6,121.00 for the Village of Point Edward for flood plane mapping. 

3.
Elections 2022
 

Council directed the CAO to prepare a report that illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of having an electronic ballot system for elections and how the electronic system used in the 2018 election worked for the Village of Point Edward.

5.
By-Laws
 

1.
By-Law 1 of 2020, being a By-Law to enter into an Agreement for the Provision of Policing Services
This item has attachments. 

1.01 of 2020-PolicingServicesContract.pdf
2.Point Edward Renewal 'Contract' 2020 PACKAGE .pdf
3.Point Edward Renewal 'Proposal' 2020 DRAFT.pdf
  • Resolution 3
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Grimes
    Seconded ByCouncillor Mondoux

    THAT By-Law 1 of 2020, being a By-Law to enter into an Agreement for the Provision of Policing Services be READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TIME, and FINALLY PASSED this 14th day of January, 2020. 

    Carried

6.
Resolutuion to Adjourn to an "In Camera" Session
 

  • Resolution 4
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Grimes
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon

    THAT Council adjourn to an in camera session at 5:34 pm to discuss matters of property acquisition or disposition and contract negotiations.

    Carried

7.
Resolution to Reconvene to Regular Session
 

  • Resolution 5
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Grimes
    Seconded ByCouncillor Mondoux

    THAT Council reconvene to regular session at 6:20 pm.

    Carried

8.
Report of the Closed Session Meeting of Council
 

  • Resolution 6
    Moved ByCouncillor Gordon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burgess

    THAT Council enter into an agreement with Point Edward Gateway Inc. to enforce the property standards order dated October 25, 2019. 

    Carried

9.
Confirmation By-Law
This item has attachments. 

1.January 14 2020.pdf
  • Resolution 7
    Moved ByCouncillor Gordon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burgess

    THAT By-Law 2 of 2020, Being a By-Law to Confirm the Resolutions of Point Edward Council which were adopted up to and including be READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED on this day, .

    Carried

10.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution 8
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Grimes
    Seconded ByCouncillor Mondoux

    THAT the Council Meeting be adjourned until the next regularly scheduled meeting or at the call of the Chair at such time as a Special Council Meeting is held.

    Carried
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