Town of Mississippi Mills

COUNCIL AGENDA

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers, Municipal Office

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. O CANADA C. ROLL CALL D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA E. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

Council Minutes dated April 14th and 21st, 2015 Pages 1-10

G. PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS H. COMMITTEE REPORTS & CONSENT AGENDA

Committee of the Whole Consent Items Last page of agenda package County Councillors’ Report – Councillor Torrance Verbal Mississippi Valley Conservation – Councillors Abbott & Gillis Verbal

I. BY-LAWS

By-law 15-45 Size and Composition of Council Page 11 By-law 15-46 Head of Council in an Emergency Pages 12-13 By-law 15-47 Zoning By-law Amendment – 1270-1272 Old Perth Road Pages 14-15 By-law 15-48 Council Remuneration Pages 16-17 By-law 15-49 Riverfront Estates Phase 3 Subdivision Agreement Page 18

J. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS

K. NOTICE OF MOTION L. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS

Council Agenda May 5, 2015 Page 2

M. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

15-50 Page 19 N. ADJOURNMENT

The Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills

Special Council Meeting #9-15

MINUTES

A special meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. A. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

B. O CANADA

The singing of the anthem was dispensed with.

C. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: ABSENT: COUNCIL: Mayor Shaun McLaughlin Councillor Duncan Abbott (with regrets) Councillor Bernard Cameron Councillor John Edwards Councillor Denzil Ferguson Councillor Alex Gillis Councillor Christa Lowry Councillor Jill McCubbin Councillor Jane Torrance Councillor Paul Watters Councillor Val Wilkinson

STAFF: Diane Smithson, CAO Julie Oram, Clerk Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer Troy Dunlop, Director of Roads & Public Works

D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Resolution No. 133-15 Moved by Councillor Cameron Seconded by Councillor Ferguson BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be approved with Item H. Consent Agenda dealt with after Item J. Other/New Business

CARRIED

E. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None

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F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

None

G. PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS

None H. COMMITTEE REPORTS & CONSENT AGENDA The motion to approve the 2015 Budget was considered under Item J on today’s agenda

COUNTY COUNCILLORS’ REPORT No report MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CONSERVATION REPORT No report

I. BY-LAWS

J. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS 1. Finalizing 2015 Budget deliberations Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer, reviewed with Council the implications of the draft budget as approved by the Committee of the Whole on March 17, 2015; along with several outcomes should Council reduce the levy further. In response to concerns and questions raised by Council members, the Treasurer indicated that any decrease to the levy would have an effect on the transfer to the reserves and the long term financial plan. The Treasurer reported that since adopting the financial plan, several studies such as the new development charge study and building condition assessments have been completed and that the data, once incorporated into the plan, would affect the overall plan. A report to Council will be forthcoming. Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Torrance THAT the 2015 levy increase be 5.5%.

DEFEATED Resolution 134-15 Moved by Councillor Gillis Seconded by Councillor Lowry BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2015 Budget be approved with a 6.4% levy increase

CARRIED-6-4

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Councillor Torrance requested a recorded vote Yeas – Councillors Edwards, Gillis, Lowry, McCubbin, Wilkinson, Mayor McLaughlin Nays – Councillors Cameron, Ferguson, Torrance, Watters 2. 10th Concession Pakenham Road Rehabilitation Resolution 135-15 Moved by Councillor Cameron Seconded by Councillor Edward BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to pulverize sections of Pakenham Concession 10 and Barr Side Road in 2015 to allow for the placement of spoil granular materials supplied by Hydro One; AND THAT Council authorize staff to also replace two large diameter culverts on Pakenham Concession 10 in preparation for the placement of granular materials; AND FURTHERMORE THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $19,000 for culvert replacements on Pakenham Concession 10, firstly from any year end surplus, or secondly from available reserves.

CARRIED

K. NOTICE OF MOTION

None

L. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS

Councillor Lowry reminded Council members of the 2nd Mississippi Mills Business Breakfast on Thursday, April 16th starting at 7:00 a.m. Councillor Torrance reminded Council members of the Community Forum on Youth being held at the Almonte Old Town Hall on April 15 & 16, 2015.

M. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

By-law 15-37 Resolution No. 136-15 Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Gillis BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-37, a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of April 2015 be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 14th day of April, 2015.

CARRIED

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N. ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 137-15 Moved by Councillor Gillis Seconded by Councillor Edwards BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

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Shaun McLaughlin MAYOR

Julie Oram Clerk

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The Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills

Council Meeting #10-15

MINUTES

A regular meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. A. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

B. O CANADA

The Council meeting was opened with the singing of O Canada.

C. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: ABSENT: COUNCIL: Mayor Shaun McLaughlin Councillor Duncan Abbott Councillor Bernard Cameron Councillor John Edwards Councillor Denzil Ferguson Councillor Alex Gillis Councillor Christa Lowry Councillor Jill McCubbin Councillor Jane Torrance Councillor Paul Watters Councillor Val Wilkinson

STAFF: Diane Smithson, CAO Julie Oram, Clerk Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer Pam Harris, Chief Librarian Steve Stirling, Planner Tiffany MacLaren, Cultural Programmer Calvin Murphy, Recreation Manager

D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Resolution No. 138-15 Moved by Councillor Lowry Seconded by Councillor Wilkinson BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

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E. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor Abbott declared a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on Agenda Item I., By-law 15-38 as he owns adjacent lands to the proposed rezoning.

F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Resolution No. 139-15 Moved by Councillor Lowry Seconded by Councillor Wilkinson BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills approve the Council Minutes dated April 7, 2015.

CARRIED

G. PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS

None H. COMMITTEE REPORTS & CONSENT AGENDA

Resolution No. 140-15 Moved by Councillor Lowry Seconded by Councillor Wilkinson BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills accept the Committee of the Whole Chairperson’s report; AND FURTHERMORE THAT Motions 1 and 2 from the April 7, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting be approved.

CARRIED Councillor Cameron request that Motion #3 be voted on separately.

Motion #1 Resolution No. 141-15 Moved by Councillor Lowry Seconded by Councillor Wilkinson BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the draft amendments to the Community Official Plan and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law #11-83 regarding protection of the Burnt Lands Alvar, an Areas of Natural Scientific Interest (ANSI), and initiate the public consultation process.

CARRIED

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Motion #2 Resolution No.142-15 Moved by Councillor Lowry Seconded by Councillor Wilkinson WHEREAS in order to ensure transparency within Council, enhance dialogue, and provide more meaningful debate, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff prepare a policy paper on (how, why, when) volunteer expertise in the research, preparation and presentation of documents in support of specific issues/causes is required, AND FURTHERMORE THAT it be identified as to what procedure/screening is included to ensure the “Conflict of Interest” issues are addressed.

CARRIED Motion #3 Resolution No.143-15 Moved by Councillor Lowry Seconded by Councillor Wilkinson BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves that the Tennis Club, Curling Club and Lawn Bowling Club be asked to contribute 25% of the repair costs included in the 2015 budget for each of the facilities.

CARRIED

COUNTY COUNCILLORS’ REPORT Councillor Torrance briefed Council on the most recent County Council meeting at which a presentation from the Youth Centres was given. Representatives provided information on programs and use of the centres. Strategic Planning was initiated, with groups working on items from last year to carry forward to this years planning exercise. Councillor Torrance advised that the County of Lanark does have policies on group procurement in place and invited Councillor Ferguson (who has raised this issue previously) to discuss further with her and the County CAO. Councillor Edwards requested that the Town County representatives work collectively with other municipal representatives that have Heritage Conservation Districts for increased program funding from the County. MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CONSERVATION REPORT Councillor Gillis advised that the Watershed Conditions Report identified the lowest peak flow in 35 years of 54 cm on April 15. Too little water may mean drought conditions later on. The Conservation Authority has applied for intervener status with respect to the Energy East Pipeline Project. The proposed pipeline route crosses 43 km of the Authority’s watershed and crosses 17 watercourses including the Mississippi River, which the Authority advocates having a significant river status similar to the Rideau and Madawaska Rivers.

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The MVCA Planning and Development Services reported on 2014 activities that saw 285 planning applications, of which 31 belonged to the Town and 127 permit requests of which 9 belonged to the Town. Two Conservation Ontario documents - “Dodging the Perfect Storm” and “Watershed Management Futures for Ontario” were provided to the Clerk to circulate to Council for information. Councillor Abbott advised Council that the Sculpture Committee is working with MVCA for a sculpture of Tait McKenzie to be placed in proximity to that of James Naismith.

I. BY-LAWS By-law 15-33 Resolution No.144-15 Moved by Councillor Torrance Seconded by Councillor McCubbin BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-33, being a by-law to adopt the estimates for the sums required during the year 2015 for the general and special purposes of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills and to establish tax rates be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

CARRIED By-law 15-34 Resolution No. 145-15 Moved by Councillor Torrance Seconded by Councillor McCubbin BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-34, being a by-law to charge an annual rate in the same manner and the same time as municipal taxes, for garbage collection, removal and disposal of garbage, other refuse and recyclable materials from within the Town of Mississippi Mills at the expense of the owners, householders or occupants of any building in the municipality be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

CARRIED Councillor Abbott declared a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on the following item, and did not participate in the vote. By-law 15-38 Resolution No.146-15 Moved by Councillor McCubbin Seconded by Councillor Torrance BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-38, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 11-83 being the Zoning By-law for the Town of Mississippi Mills, with respect to property described as Lots 12 to 16 and Part Lots 7 to 11, East Side of Mitcheson Street, Malloch Section, Plan 6262, Almonte Ward, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

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CARRIED By-law 15-39 Resolution No.147-15 Moved by Councillor Torrance Seconded by Councillor McCubbin BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-39, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 11-83 being the Zoning By-law for the Town of Mississippi Mills, with respect to property described as Part Lot 12, Concession 12, being Part 2 on Plan 26R-2439, Pakenham Ward, Town of Mississippi Mills (municipally known as 4698 Dark’s Side Road) be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

CARRIED By-law 15-40 Resolution No.148-15 Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McCubbin BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-40, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 11-83 being the Zoning By-law for the Town of Mississippi Mills, for the purpose of adding a definition for Paintball Operations to Section 5, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

CARRIED By-law 15-41 Resolution No. 149-15 Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McCubbin BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-41, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 11-83 being the Zoning By-law for the Town of Mississippi Mills with respect to property described as Part Lot 16, Concession 10, Almonte Ward, Town of Mississippi Mills (municipally known as Mill Run Phase 1C), be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

CARRIED By-law 15-42 Resolution No. 150-15 Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McCubbin BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-42, being a by-law to authorize the signing of a six (6) year contract between the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for provision of groundwater monitoring facilities on Pick Road, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

CARRIED By-law 15-43 Resolution No. 151-15 Moved by Councillor Ferguson

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Seconded by Councillor McCubbin BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-43, being a by-law to to extend the appointment of Dan Prest, Contract Building Inspector for a period of up to two (2) years be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

CARRIED

J. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS

None

K. NOTICE OF MOTION None

L. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS

M. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

By-law 15-44 Resolution No. 152-15 Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McCubbin BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 15-44, a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills at its regular meeting held on the 21st day of April 2015 be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 21st day of April, 2015.

CARRIED

N. ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 153-15 Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Gillis BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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Shaun McLaughlin MAYOR

Julie Oram Clerk

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS

BY-LAW NO. 15-45 BEING a by-law to change the composition of Council. WHEREAS The Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 217 authorizes that a local municipality may change the composition of its council; AND WHEREAS notification of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills to consider changes to the composition of the Council was given in accordance with the Town’s Notice By-law No. 07-78 passed in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25; AND WHEREAS Council passed By-law No. 13-125 under Section 8 of the Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, as amended, to submit to its electors, a question on the ballot during the 2014 Municipal Elections held on October 27, 2014 with respect to changing its composition of Council from its current 11 members to 7 members, with a mayor and deputy mayor elected at large, 1 ward councillor for Pakenham, 2 ward councillors for Ramsay and 2 ward councillors for Almonte; AND WHEREAS 5,361 electors out of 10,110 eligible electors voted in the 2014 Municipal Election resulting in a 53% voter turnout; AND WHEREAS of the 53% of electors who voted, 3,105 electors or 58% voted in support of changing the composition of Council; AND WHEREAS in accordance with Section 8.2 (1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c.32 the results of a question authorized by a by-law under clause 8 (1) (b) are binding on the municipality which passed the by-law if (a) at least 50 per cent of the eligible electors in the municipality vote on the question; and (b) more than 50 per cent of the votes on the question are in favour of those results. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills enacts as follows: 1. That the composition of Town Council be amended from its current 11 members to 7

members , with a mayor and deputy mayor elected at large, 1 ward councillor for Pakenham, 2 ward councillors for Ramsay and 2 ward councillors for Almonte;

2. That pursuant to the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 217 (3) and (4), the 2018 Municipal Election and all subsequent elections and/or by-elections shall be conducted as if this by-law was already in force.

BY-LAW READ, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 5th day of May, 2015. ___________________________ _________________________ Shaun McLaughlin, Mayor Julie Oram, Town Clerk

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS BY-LAW NO. 15-46

BEING a by-law to appoint a member of the council to act in the place of the head of council when the head of council is absent or refuses to act or if the office is vacant. WHEREAS Section 242 of The Municipal Act, c.25, S.O. 2001 as amended, authorizes council to appoint a member of the council to act in the place of the Head of Council when the Head of Council is absent, refuses to act or if the office is vacant; AND WHEREAS The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter E.9 Section 4(1), as amended, authorizes the Head of Council to declare an emergency; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills enacts as follows: 1. THAT Council authorizes a member of Council to act in the place of the Head of

Council for the purposes of declaring that an emergency exists and to execute the duties of the Mayor under the Town of Mississippi Mills’ Emergency Plan;

2. THAT a ‘Chain of Command’ be instituted:

a) In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor’s Alternate on the Community Control Group may declare an emergency;

b) In the absence of the Mayor and the Mayor’s Alternate on the Community Control Group, the Acting Mayor may declare an emergency

c) In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor’s Alternate on the Community Control

Group, and Acting Mayor, Council herein authorizes a member of Council to act in the place of the Head of Council for the purpose of declaring an emergency, as detailed in Schedule “A”, affixed hereto and forming part of this By-law.

3. THAT this by-law is in effect until the Term of Council expires on November 30,

2018.

4. THAT By-law 11-03 is hereby repealed. BY-LAW READ, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 5th day of May, 2015. ____________________________ ___________________________ Shaun McLaughlin Julie Oram Mayor Town Clerk

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Schedule “A” By-law No. 15-46

CHAIN OF COMMAND IN THE ABSENCE OF THE HEAD

In the absence of the Head of Council Mayor Shaun McLaughlin, the following chain of command is established for the purposes of declaring that an emergency exists and to execute the duties of the Mayor under the Town of Mississippi Mills’ Emergency Plan; And in the absence of the Head of Council, the Councillor Jane Torrance as appointed to the Community Control Group shall be charged with all of the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of the Head of Council and the Councillor appointed to the Community Control Group, the Acting Mayor, being the current Chair of the Committee of the Whole shall be charged with all of the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of the Head of Council, the Councillor appointed to the Community Control Group and the Acting Mayor, Councillor Duncan Abbott shall be charged with the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of all of the aforementioned elected members of Council, Councillor Bernard Cameron shall be charged with the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of all of the aforementioned elected members of Council, Councillor John Edwards shall be charged with the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of all of the aforementioned elected members of Council, Councillor Denzil Ferguson shall be charged with the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of all of the aforementioned elected members of Council, Councillor Alex Gillis shall be charged with the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of all of the aforementioned elected members of Council, Councillor Christa Lowry shall be charged with the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of all of the aforementioned elected members of Council, Councillor Jill McCubbin shall be charged with the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act; And in the absence of all of the aforementioned elected members of Council, Councillor Val Wilkinson shall be charged with the responsibilities provided under the Emergency Management Act;

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS

BY-LAW NO. 15-47 BEING a by-law to amend By-law No. 11-83 being the Zoning By-law for the Town of Mississippi Mills. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, enacts as follows: 1. Schedule 'A' to By-law No. 11-83, as amended, is hereby further amended by

changing thereon from “Rural (RU) Zone” to “Rural Exception 32 (RU-32) Zone”, for those lands identified on the attached Schedule 'A', which are described as East Part Lot 9, Concession 2, being Part 1 on Plan 26R-223, Ramsay Ward, Town of Mississippi Mills (municipally known as 1270-1272 Old Perth Road).

2. By-law 11-83, as amended, being the Zoning By-law for the Town of Mississippi

Mills, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection to Section 12.3:

12.3.33 Notwithstanding their “RU” zoning designation, lands delineated as

“RU-32” on Schedule ‘A’ to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the RU zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that a semi-detached dwelling shall be a permitted use.

3. This By-Law takes effect from the date of passage by Council and comes into force

and effect pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990.

BY-LAW read, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2015. _________________________ _________________________ Shaun McLaughlin, Mayor Julie Oram, Clerk

SCHEDULE ‘A’

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TO BY-LAW NO. 15-47

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS

BY-LAW NO. 15-48

BEING a by-law to establish remuneration for members of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills. WHEREAS Section 283 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) as amended, provides that the municipality may pay any part of the remuneration and expenses of the members of any local board of the municipality and the officers and employees of the local board; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills enacts as follows: 1. The remuneration for members of Council shall be as follows:

Mayor $31,853.16 per fiscal year Councillor $16,266.34 per fiscal year

2. $3,500.00 shall also be budgeted annually for extra-ordinary expenses of the Mayor. 3. Per diems for conference and seminar attendance shall be as follows:

Half day-$75.00

Full day-$150.00 4. Other Expenses for members of Council shall be as follows:

a. Daily meal allowance - $75.00 for attendance at conferences and seminars (breakfast $15.00, lunch $20.00, dinner $40.00)

b. Mileage at the mileage rate determined by the Treasurer upon an annual review of the Canada Revenue Agency’s lower mileage amount (rate over 5,000 km) as outlined in the Delegated Authority By-law and calculated from the Council member’s place of residence for:

• Meeting/Conference/Seminar attendance outside the municipal boundaries • Meeting attendance for Council and Committee of the Whole both regular and

special • Meeting attendance for all Committees and Sub-Committees of Council.

c. Travel Expenses substantiated by a receipt. Council members shall be reimbursed

based on the most economical means of travel available, where practical.

d. Other reasonable expenses shall be paid, if requested, and substantiated by documentation and appropriate receipts.

5. Payments of remuneration and expenses shall be paid bi-weekly in conjunction with the payroll and accounts payable schedules of the municipality.

6. That Section 1 of this By-law is retroactive to January 1, 2015.

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7. That By-law No. 14-64 shall be and is hereby repealed.

BY-LAW READ, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 5th day of May, 2015. ___________________________ _________________________ Shaun McLaughlin, Mayor Julie Oram, Town Clerk

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS

BY-LAW NO. 15-49

BEING a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Mississippi Mills and Houchaimi Holdings Inc. regarding Riverfront Estates Phase 3 Subdivision. AND WHEREAS Section 26 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, c.P.13 authorizes a municipality or approval authority, or both, to enter into agreements imposed as a condition to the approval of a plan of subdivision and the agreements may be registered against the land to which it applies and the municipality or the approval authority, as the case may be, is entitled to enforce the provisions of it against the owner and, subject to the Registry Act and the Land Titles Act, any and all subsequent owners of the land. 1994, c. 23, s. 30. AND WHEREAS an agreement will set out and record responsibilities of Houchaimi Holdings Inc. with regards to the development of the Riverfront Estates Phase 3 Subdivision. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills ENACTS as follows: 1. SHORT TITLE

This By-Law is short titled “Riverfront Estates Phase 3 Subdivision Agreement”. AGREEMENT

1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills and Houchaimi Holdings Inc. .

2. THAT the Clerk shall be and is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal of the

Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills to the said agreement. BY-LAW READ, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 5th day of May, 2015. _________________________ _________________________ Shaun McLaughlin, Mayor Julie Oram, Town Clerk

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS

BY-LAW NO. 15-50

BEING a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of May, 2015. WHEREAS by Section 5(1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its council; AND WHEREAS by Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by By-law; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills enacts as follows: 1. The action of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills at a regular

meeting held on the 5th day of May, 2015 in respect of each recommendation contained in the reports of the Committees and each motion and resolution passed and other action taken by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills at its meeting is hereby adopted and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.

2. The Mayor and Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills are hereby

authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the action of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills referred to in the preceding section hereof.

3. The Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary in that

behalf and to affix thereto the seal of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills. BY-LAW read, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 5th day of May, 2015. _____________________________ __________________________________ Shaun McLaughlin, Mayor Julie Oram, Clerk

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CONSENT AGENDA May 5, 2015

Committee of the Whole April 21, 2015

1. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council revisit benefit coverage at the third quarter of Council term to decide on any program changes.

2. BE IT RESOLVED Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Riverwalk Advisory Committee;

AND FURTHERMORE THAT staff proceed to advertise for the available community positions for the Committee; AND FURTHERMORE THAT Council appoint its representatives based on the approved terms of reference; AND FURTHERMORE THAT Councillor Gillis and Councillor Watters be appointed to the committee.

3. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the final release of securities totaling $1,500.00 for 9 Houston Drive to 1259121 Ontario Inc.

4. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the proposed Landscape Plan for Riverfront Estates Phase 3.

5. BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Council proceed with an interim control by-law designed to protect the natural heritage features of the Burnt Lands ANSI while the Town completes its review of the land use policies and consults with the public as outlined in the Planner’s report dated April 21, 2015.

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