THE REGULAR MEETING OF WARWICK TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

							THE REGULAR MEETING OF WARWICK TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
 WAS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY,
             MARCH 28TH, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M.

Present: Mayor Todd Case, Councillors Percival Heath, Jerry Westgate, Brad Goodhill
and John Couwenberg.

Also Present: Don Bruder – Administrator/Treasurer and Fran Woods – Deputy Clerk.

The Mayor called the meeting to order and requested Councillors to declare a conflict of
interest at the appropriate time if any items arise.


MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

       1.     Moved by: J. Westgate
              Seconded by: J. Couwenberg

              That Warwick Township Council approve the regular council minutes of
              March 14th and special council minutes of March 20th , 2007 as
              presented. – Carried.



NEW BUSINESS

    Site Plan review – 5th Wheel Training School – Don reported that he received a
     letter from the owner stating that they are dealing with the issues and will meet
     with Mr. Bruder and Mr. Nywening at a meeting to be set shortly.

       Council Direction: That staff advise the complainant they we are meeting with
       the owners to deal with the issues.


      “PSAB Changes” seminar

       2.     Moved by: J. Couwenberg
              Seconded by: G. Goodhill

              That Warwick Township Council hereby approves Don Bruder,
              Administrator/Treasurer to attend the “PSAB Changes” seminar in
              Chatham on April 19th, 2007 and that registration be paid. – Carried.




    Lambton Fire Services Agreement

       3.     Moved by: B.Goodhill
              Seconded by: J. Westgate

              That Warwick Township Council agree to a three year term for the Fire
              Services Agreement with Lambton Shores at a fixed rate of $29,284.25
              per annum; and that a member of Warwick Township Council will
              attend the Lambton Shores Fire Board meetings; and that Lambton
              Shores prepare the necessary agreement. – Carried.
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    Committee of Adjustment workshop at the County – scheduled for May 8th and
     9th.

       Council Direction: That any Council member, staff and Committee of
       Adjustment member who wishes to attend are to notify Fran Woods, Deputy
       Clerk.

    Councillors Items

            o B. Goodhill requested that the Public Works Committee meet at 6:00 p.m.
              April 11th prior to the Council meeting.

       Council Direction: That the April 11th Council meeting be scheduled for 6:00
       p.m.


            o Mayor Case requested that the Public Works Supervisor follow up on a
              water incident on Wall Street.


ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

       4.      Moved by: J. Couwenberg
               Seconded by: P. Heath

               That the Accounts Payable in the amount of $471,712.19 be accepted as
               presented for payment. – Carried.


CORRESPONDENCE

3-43   Sarnia & District Labour Council – Invitation to “Day of Mourning” – Sat., April
       29th at 11:00 a.m. at the “Missing Worker Memorial”, Centennial Park, Sarnia.

       Council’s Direction: Any Councillor wishing to attend may do so.



3-44   Watford Fire Department – Annual Perch Fish Fry

       5.      Moved by: B. Goodhill
               Seconded by: J. Westgate

               That Warwick Township Council approve the Watford Fire
               Department’s request to hold their Annual Perch Fish Fry at the
               Watford Fire Hall on Friday, April 27th, 2007; and that they can apply
               for a liquor license; and that the Township Alcohol Management Policy
               be adhered to. – Carried.

3-45   Minister Responsible For Seniors – Senior of the Year Award Nomination Form.

       Council’s Direction: That staff look into talking to the local paper about
       placing an article to request nominations.

3-46   Charlene Muxlow – request to apply for liquor license for Stag & Doe at Watford
       Centennial Hall.
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       8.     Moved by: J. Couwenberg
              Seconded by: P. Heath

              That Warwick Township Council hereby approves Charlene Muxlow’s
              request to apply for a liquor license for a Stag & Doe at Watford
              Centennial Hall on June 2nd, 2007; and that liquor liability insurance
              must be provided; and that the Township’s Alcohol Management Policy
              and Stag & Doe Policy, must be adhered to – Carried.

3-47   Lambton Drug Awareness Committee – Purple Ribbon Campaign – Long
       weekend in May.

       9.     Moved by: J. Westgate
              Seconded by: J. Couwenberg

              That Warwick Township Council hereby gives permission to the
              Lambton Drug Awareness Committee to put purple ribbons at the major
              intersections in the community, as per their request. – Carried.


       10.    Ontario Forestry Coalition – resolution re: Proposed species at risk
              legislation

       Council Direction: Received and filed.



3-49   Lambton County Rural Game Association – 2007 Membership Fee/Banquet.

       11.    Moved by: J. Westgate
              Seconded by: B. Goodhill

              That Warwick Township Council approve the payment of $225.00 for
              the 2007 membership fee/banquet for the Lambton County Rural Game
              Association. – Carried.


Balance of correspondence:

       12.    Moved by: B. Goodhill
              Seconded by: P. Heath

              That correspondence 3-31 to 3-42 be received and filed. – Carried.


REPORTS TO COUNCIL

    Peter Ferwerda, Fire Chief – Warwick Fire Dept. Report

       Peter presented his report and reviewed their 2007 capital budgets.


    Rick Sitlington, Fire Chief and Jim Hart, Deputy Fire Chief – Watford Fire Dept.
     Report.

       Rick presented his report and reviewed their 2007 capital budgets.
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       Jim Hart reported that we have completed all of the 2006 Provincial requirements
       for the Township’s Emergency Plan, except for the exercise. He suggested that
       we do the emergency exercise this fall.


DELEGATIONS & TIMED EVENTS

1.     ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Z2/07and OPA #6 – Rombouts/VanBree

(Note: There were several persons from the public in attendance for this portion of the
meeting and they signed the sheet.)

The Mayor opened the public meeting at 8:00 p.m. and announced the following:

       The next item on Council’s agenda is the holding of the Public meeting with
       respect to the Township’s application from Paul Van Bree, agent for Tony
       Rombouts and V.B. Sand & Gravel to amend the Official Plan designation from
       “Agriculture” to “Mineral Aggregate Extractive” on a portion of Con. 5 NER,
       W1/2 of N1/2 Lot 28 (7188 Wisbeach Rd.) and the entirety of Con. 5 & 6 NER,
       W. Pt. Lot 29 (8897 Townsend Line). This would permit a new aggregate
       resource license on portions of these lots and recognize an existing extractive
       operation on a portion of the second lot.

       Their application also included amending the Zoning By-law under Section 34 of
       the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The proposed Zoning By-law
       Amendment would rezone the same portion of the Wisbeach Road lot from
       “Agriculture (A1)” to “Extractive Industrial (M4)” in support of the proposed
       aggregate resource license. The second lot is already zoned M4.

       The Mayor stated the following:

       Any person requiring further notice of the passing of the By-law should give their
       name, address and postal code to the Deputy-Clerk before leaving the meeting.
       Also, all persons wishing to address the By-law should ask their questions
       through the chair.

       The Mayor asked the Deputy Clerk to advise the method of giving public notice
       of the meeting and the date that notice was given

       Fran Woods, Deputy Clerk advised that public notice was given on March 8th,
       2007 by regular mail to all property owners within 400 feet of the property and to
       all respective agencies as required under the Planning Act; and also placed a
       notice in the Watford Guide Advocate and the Forest Standard issues of March 8th
       , 2007.

       The Mayor asked the Deputy Clerk if she received any written submissions.

       Fran replied that she had not received any written submissions.

       The Mayor requested Will Nywening, County Planner, to present his report. Mr.
       Nywening gave a synopsis of his report regarding the application.


       The Mayor asked that if anyone is in favour of the application, they may make
       their presentation now.

       There were some questions raised with respect to how deep the gravel pits will be,
       what the grading of the bank will be; will there be a berm along the fence line of
       the property; and some well issues.
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        Mr. Paul Van Bree, the applicant, advised that all of the above concerns will be
        addressed in the license diagrams that must be approved by MNR.

        There were a few more questions, however, as Mr. Van Bree stated, all these
        issues will be on the plans and have to be approved by MNR, before starting.

        The Mayor asked if anyone had any objections. There were none.

        The Mayor asked if any Council member had any questions.

        Councillor Goodhill asked about the clause in Will’s report in reference to the
        Provincial Statement. Will explained the requirements.

        There were no further questions.

        At this time, the Mayor declared the Zoning public meeting adjourned and
        advised that Council has 15 days from this meeting to decide whether or not to
        pass this by-law. Council’s decision will be mailed to those in attendance and
        who have requested a copy. Any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario
        Municipal Board in respect to the by-law by filing with the Clerk of the Township
        of Warwick not later than 20 days after the day that written notice was given and
        advertised. A notice of appeal must set out the objection to the by-law and the
        reasons in support of the objection plus the applicable fee payable to the OMB.

        The Mayor closed by thanking everyone for attending and that Council will deal
        with this issue when dealing with the by-laws.


        2.     Bill and Debbie Bosch – building permit and site plan issue. Information
        was discussed relating to the matter at hand.

        10.    Moved by: J. Westgate
               Seconded by: J. Couwenberg

               That Warwick Township Council will consider passing an amending by-
               law under Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, to remove a
               “Holding” symbol from lands located in Watford at the end of St. Clair
               Street south of the Watford Community Centre baseball fields, north of
               the bus yard, described as Concession 5 SER, Part Lot 19 and owned by
               Bill and Debbie Bosch. The “Holding” symbol will be removed from an
               area 45m in the N/S direction and 34m in the E/W direction located 50m
               from the east property line and abutting the south property line; and
               that the fee for this zoning amendment will be $300.00 to be paid by the
               applicant, prior to the hearing date. – Carried.


3.      Waste Management re: Terms of Reference – WPLC

        Council had a conference call with consultant, Fred Gallaway, on the following
        documents:

      Memo from F.J. Gallaway Associates Ltd. –Township of Warwick Representation
       on the WPLC;
      WPLC – Terms of Reference
      Copy of WPLC minutes of March 22, 2007 as circulated to the media and
       Township (not yet approved by WPLC)

     No action was taken by Council as to requesting Township representation on the new
     Warwick Public Liaison Committee.
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IN CAMERA

        11.     Moved by: J. Couwenberg
                Seconded by: P. Heath

                That Warwick Township Council go in camera to discuss matters of
                legal and property issues and identifiable persons. – Carried.

        12.     Moved by: J. Couwenberg
                Seconded by: B. Goodhill

                That Warwick Township Council reconvene to open council and the
                Administrator-Treasurer rise and report. – Carried.

        Don Bruder had one item to report from in camera session.

        Item One:

        14.     Moved by: J. Westgate
                Seconded by: B. Goodhill

                That the minutes of the regular meeting of March 14th, 2007 be
                approved as presented. – Carried.


        15.     Moved by: J. Couwenberg
                Seconded by: B. Goodhill

                That Warwick Township Council accepts the one in camera item as
                presented. – Carried.


OUTSTANDING BUSINESS

     Taxandria Falcons Soccer Club – field development

        Jerry Bongers had delivered a quote from Spriet Associates for preparing a plan
        for the proposed elevations of the site.

        Council’s Direction: That staff do further investigation and report back.


     Optimist Club’s splashpad project – next steps.

        Council’s Direction: That Council will wait for a report from the Recreation
        Committee on this project.

     Letter from the last meeting from the Youth Activity Club – staff provided
      Council with further information.

Moved by: J. Westgate
                Seconded by: P. Heath

                That Warwick Township Council hereby agrees to reduce the arena
                rental fee from $450.00 (full floor rent) to $350.00 (1/2 floor rent). –
                Carried.
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BY-LAWS

      By-law #26 of 2007            Zoning Amendment re: Rombouts/Van Bree
      By-law #27 of 2007            Official Plan Amendment #6 – Rombouts/Van Bree
      By-law #28 of 2007            Agreement with Waste Services (CA) Inc.
      By-law #29 or 2007            Confirming By-law

      16.     Moved by: B. Goodhill
              Seconded by: P. Heath

              That By-laws 26, 27, 28 and 29 of 2007 be read a first and second time. -
              Carried.


      17.     Moved by: J. Westgate
              Seconded by: J. Couwenberg

              That By-laws 26, 27, 28 and 29 of 2007 be read a third and final time
              and passed. – Carried.



ADJOURNMENT

      19.     Moved by: B. Goodhill
              Seconded by: J. Couwenberg

              That Warwick Township Council hereby adjourn. – Carried.

      The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.


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Mayor – Todd Case                               Administrator-Treasurer – Don Bruder