The Corporation of the Town of Spanish
Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
7:00 PM, Council Chambers
Present:
Ted Clague
Karen Von Pickartz
Jocelyne Bishop
Ruth Ann Bacon
Tony Diodati
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Pam Lortie
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Works’ Superintendent (7 -7:55 pm)
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and asked for the disclosure of any pecuniary
interest and the general nature thereof. None were disclosed. A quorum of Council was in
attendance.
RESOLUTION #16-03-13
MOVED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
SECONDED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the regular meeting of March 16, 2016 be adopted as
presented.
Carried
TENDERS: None
DELEGATION: None
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S):
RESOLUTION #16-03-14
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 2016 be adopted as
presented.
Carried
9a. was moved up on the agenda and Kevin Fitzpatrick, Works’ Superintendent was asked to
present his report.
RESOLUTION #16-03-15
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Nortrax be authorized to proceed with repairs to the rear differential
to an upset limit of $20,000.00.
Carried
INFORMATION AND ACTION ITEMS:
RESOLUTION #16-03-16
MOVED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
SECONDED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Whereas Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation (Blue Sky Net)
has advised that they have submitted application for funding to FedNor to expand or install
highspeed coverage to a number of communities in the North Shore/Lake Huron area;
And whereas Blue Sky Net submitted the application for funding in April of 2015 and are still
awaiting a response;
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Spanish supports this project that
provides an essential service that is beneficial to existing community small businesses, is
instrumental in attracting new business and is important to local residents;
Therefore be it resolved that a letter be forwarded to the Honourable Minister responsible for
FedNor, Navdeep Bains and Mr. Aimee Dimatteo, Director General, FedNor.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-17
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Whereas The Corporation of the Township of Burpee and Mills has
experienced the loss of annual revenue through taxation in the amount of over $73,000 due to
propety being designated exempt under the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP),
with the potential of another 160 hectares being at risk;
And whereas The Corporation of the Township of Burpee and Mills is seek a meeting with the
Premier of Ontario and appropriate Ministers to find a resolution to the financial shortfalls
created by these types Provincial initiatives to all municipalities in Ontario.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-18
MOVED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
SECONDED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the correspondence received from the Minister Responsible for
Seniors’ Affairs regarding the 2016 Senior of the Year Award be deferred to the next regular
council meeting of April 6, 2016.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-19
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution CC2016-100 of the Greater Sudbury City Council
requesting Northeastern Ontario municipalities consider providing funding towards the capital
cost of purchasing a PET scanner to be situated in Sudbury be deferred to the Spanish Medical
Committee for their consideration.
Carried
INVITATIONS AND OTHER MEETINGS, EVENTS TO NOTE, ETC. - NONE
RESOLUTION #16-03-20
MOVED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
SECONDED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ben Declerck and Stephen Lang be authorized to attend the 29th
Annual North Channel Marine Tourism Council Conference being held on April 15/16, 2016 in
Blind River;
And further that expenses be reimbursed as per the remuneration by-law.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-21
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor Clague and any available councilors be authorized to attend
the Algoma District Municipal Association meeting being held in Spanish on Saturday, April 16,
2016;
And further that expenses be reimbursed as per the remuneration by-law.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-22
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Tony Hanlon, Chief Executive Officer, Algoma Public Health be
advised that due to other commitments the Town of Spanish does not have anyone available to
attend a meeting with the Institute on Governance on March 31, 2016 in Sault Ste. Marie.
Carried
MUNICIPAL REPORTS, MINUTES, ETC.
RESOLUTION #16-03-23
MOVED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
SECONDED BY: Tony Diodati
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the contract position for the Receptionist/Accounting Clerk be
extended to April 18, 2016 pending the outcome of the currently advertised full-time, permanent
position.
Carried
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RESOLUTION #16-03-24
MOVED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
SECONDED BY: Tony Diodati
BE IT RESOLVED THAT John Deere Canada be advised that council acknowledges their
offer to extend our comprehensive warranty from 3 year/2000 hours to 5 year/5000 hours with
the final 2 years being FOB Sudbury;
And further that John Deere Canada be requested to prepare the paperwork for the extended
warranty for review by the CAO and Works’ Superintendent.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-25
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Karen Von Pickartz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Whereas the Fire Chief has made a recommendation that 8
secondhand self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units be purchased from AJ Stone at a
cost of $2,500.00 each;
And Whereas the current SCBA units in use at the Spanish Fire Department are 5 standards old
and difficult to maintain due to lack of available parts;
Therefore be it resolved that the Fire Chief be authorized to proceed with the purchase 8 SCBA
units with monies from the Fire Funded Reserves.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-26
MOVED BY: Karen Von Pickartz
SECONDED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Spanish Fire Department be authorized to purchase a CO
detector to be used during call outs for carbon monoxide detection, with an upset limit of $1,000;
And further that this purchase form part of the 2016 regular budget.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-27
MOVED BY: Tony Diodati
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Whereas the Fire Chief has submitted correspondence
recommending Ryan Lamirande be taken off probation;
And whereas Mr. Lamirande has successfully completed all of the requirements imposed upon
him;
Therefore be it resolved that council concurs with the Fire Chief’s recommendation and that Mr.
Lamirande be added to the fire roster of the Town of Spanish Volunteer Fire Department.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-28
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Medical Committee be authorized to organize the camping
in conjunction with the 2016 Rock N’ Roar concert being held on August 12&13, 2016;
And Further that bookings be taken through the Municipal Office;
And Further that camping fees be set at $50.00 for Friday and Saturday, and an additional
$10.00 for Thursday, if required;
And Further that the camping proceeds to be split 80/20 after the expense of the porta-potties,
with 80% to the Medical Committee and 20% to Rock N’ Roar;
And Further that any credit card processing fees to be split 50/50;
And Further that the proceeds from this event be transferred to the Funded Medical Building
Extension Reserve.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-29
MOVED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
SECONDED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following municipal reports, minutes, etc. be noted as being
presented:
a. Works Superintendent’s Report – March 16, 2016
b. CAO/Clerk-Treasurer’s Report – March 16, 2016
c. Spanish Volunteer Fire Department Minutes of March 1, 2016 and Recommendations
from the Fire Chief
a. Add new firefighter to the roster
b. Purchase of SCBA units
c. Purchase of CO detector
d. Spanish Medical Committee Minutes of March 7, 2016
e. 2015 Spanish Water Treatment Annual Report
f. Spanish Public Library Board Minutes of March 8, 2016
g. Spanish Recycling and Waste Year End Report 2015 and 2014 for comparison
Carried
CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION –
RESOLUTION #16-03-30
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following information be noted as being presented:
a. Michael Mantha, MPP, re: diversion of water from Lake Michigan
b. East Algoma CFDC – Board Meeting Summary – February 1, 2016
c. Chris West, Save VIA – re: The Via 1-4-10 Plan: A Recovery for Canada’s National
Rail Passenger Service
d. Ombudsman Ontario – information on their role regarding complaints about
municipalities
Carried
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BY-LAWS
RESOLUTION #16-03-31
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law Being a by-law to appoint a Community Emergency
Management Coordinator (CEMC) be read a second and third time, be passed, signed by the
Mayor and CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, numbered by-law #2016-06 and be engrossed in the by-law
book.
Carried
RESOLUTION #16-03-32
MOVED BY:
Jocelyne Bishop
SECONDED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to adopt an agreement between The Ministry of Natural
Resources and The Corporation of the Town of Spanish, re: fire management agreement be read
a first time, be considered read a second and third time, be passed, signed by the Mayor and
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, numbered by-law #2016-08 and be engrossed in the by-law book.
Carried
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION – None
RETURN TO OPEN COUNCIL – None
RECOMMENDATIONS – IN CAMERA SESSION - None
NEW BUSINESS QUESTION PERIOD – (on agenda items only) - Michele Marchand asked a couple questions
for clarification on agenda items.
MOTIONS/NOTICE OF MOTIONS -
RESOLUTION #16-03-33
MOVED BY: Ruth Ann Bacon
SECONDED BY: Jocelyne Bishop
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, March 23, 2016
at 7:00 p.m. for a special meeting to discuss curbside pick up and recycling in the Council
Chambers or at the call of the Mayor.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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Ted Clague
Mayor
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Pam Lortie
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
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