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160111 Council= ATTENDANCE Mayor Stephen Molnar Deputy Mayor Dave Beres Councillor Maxwell Adam Councillor Penny Esseltine Councillor Jim Hayes Councillor Chris Rosehart Councillor Brian Stephenson Staff: David Calder, CAO Kevin De Leebeeck, Director of Operations Corey Hill, Parks & Facilities Manager Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk Regrets: Donna Wilson, Town Clerk Darrell Eddington, Director of Finance Rick Cox, Director of Recreation, Culture and Park Services 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Hayes THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Monday, January 11, 2016, be adopted. Carried 3. Moment of Silence 4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 11, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes, January 11, 2016 - 2 - 5. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting 5.1. Minutes of the Meeting of December 14, 2015 Minutes, December 14, 2015 Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Hayes THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting of December 14, 2015, be approved. Carried 6. Delegations and Presentations 6.1. Tillsonburg Senior Centre - Rotary Room Mural Delegation By: Nancy Boutin, Tillsonburg Senior Centre Delegation Request Council directed staff to invite the delegate to the January 25, 2016 meeting of council to provide further information on the mural project. Moved By: Councillor Hayes Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT Council receives the correspondence regarding the Tillsonburg Senior Centre - Rotary Room Mural; AND THAT Council endorses the project. Deferred Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT the resolution to receive the correspondence regarding the Tillsonburg Senior Centre – Rotary Room Mural be deferred until the January 25, 2016 for more information. Carried. 6.2. Rare Disease Day Event Delegation By: Mike Gouin Delegation Request Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council receives the delegation regarding the Rare Disease Day Event as information. Carried Council Meeting Minutes, January 11, 2016 - 3 - 6.3. Storage of Sea Containers on Town Commercial Property Delegation By: Phil Gravelle, Tillsonburg Resource Network, Medical Equipment Group Delegation Request Letter Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council receives the delegation regarding the Storage of Sea Containers on Town Commercial Property; AND THAT Council refers the information to staff for review and the preparation of a report for the January 25, 2016 Council meeting. Carried 6.4. Annual Renewal of Taxi Driver Licenses & Vehicles Delegation By: Mike Christiaens, Why Wait Taxi & Delivery Delegation Request Letter Staff to review the Taxi By-law to determine if flexibility is possible in regards to the renewal of taxi driver licences and vehicles. Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson THAT Council receives the delegation regarding the Annual Renewal of Taxi Driver Licenses & Vehicles; AND THAT Council refers the information to staff for review and the preparation of a report for the January 25, 2016 Council meeting. Carried 7. Information Items 7.1. Report - Ontario Good Roads Association Nominating Committee Report_of_the_OGRA_Nominating_Committee 7.2. Embassy of Canada – SOMA Delegation Correspondence Council Meeting Minutes, January 11, 2016 - 4 - Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson THAT Council receives items 7.1 and 7.2 as information. Carried 8. Reports from Departments 8.1. Clerk’s Office 8.1.1. CL 16-02 Council Appointment to the Physician Recruitment Committee CL 16-02 Council Appointment to Physician Recruitment Committee Terms of Reference Physician Recruitment Moved By: Councillor Hayes Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT Council receives Report CL 16-02 Council Appointment to the Physician Recruitment Committee; AND THAT Councillor Esseltine be appointed as the Council representative on the Physician Recruitment Committee. Carried 8.2. Development and Communication Services 8.2.1. DCS 16-01 - Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-Way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West DCS 16-01 - Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-Way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West By-Law 3981 Moved By: Councillor Adam Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres THAT Council receives report DCS 16-01 Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West; AND THAT By-Law 3981 be brought forward for Council consideration. Carried 8.3. Finance 8.3.1. FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980 FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980 2016 Interim Levy Bylaw 3980 Council Meeting Minutes, January 11, 2016 - 5 - Moved By: Councillor Adam Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres THAT Council receives report FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980; AND THAT By-Law 3980 be brought forward for Council consideration. Carried 8.4. Operations 8.4.1. OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement OPS 16-01 Attachment 1 - Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Adam THAT Council receives Report OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement with the Municipality of Bayham; AND THAT By-Law 3982 be brought forward for Council consideration. Carried 9. Notice of Motions Moved By: Councillor Adam Seconded By: WHEREAS ten thousand dollars has been earmarked for the local Physician Recruitment Committee on an annual basis for a number of years, but the efforts have yielded little, if any positive results; AND WHEREAS it is apparent that the scope of the committee members who are medical practitioners remain limited, and that there may exist a pecuniary interest for them; AND WHEREAS there exists another physician recruitment committee at the County level; NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg no longer supports the composition or efforts of the current local physician recruitment committee; AND FURTHER LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg withdraws their membership/participation until such a time that the efforts of the local physician recruitment committee take into consideration the values, needs and general interests of the community at large. Council Meeting Minutes, January 11, 2016 - 6 - 10. By-Laws By-Laws from the Meeting of Monday, January 11, 2016 Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Adam 10.1. THAT By-Law 3980, To provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the Year 2016; AND THAT By-Law 3981, To amend By-Law 3701, being a by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the Town of Tillsonburg; AND THAT By-Law 3982, To authorize an agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg and the Municipality of Bayham, be read for a first, second and third and final reading and that the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto. Carried Moved By: Councillor Hayes Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart 10.2. THAT By-Law 3983, To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of January, 2016, be read for a first, second and third and final reading and that the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto. Carried 11. Items of Public Interest 12. Adjournment Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Hayes THAT the Council Meeting of Monday, January 11, 2016 be adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Carried Table of Contents Agenda 3 Minutes, December 14, 2015 Minutes, December 14, 2015 8 Mural in Rotary Room, Delegation By: Nancy Boutin, Tillsonburg Senior Centre Delegation Request 19 Rare Disease Day Event, Delegation By: Mike Gouin Delegation Request 21 Sea Containers - Storage Site on Commercial Property, Delegation By: Phil Gravelle Delegation Request 24 Letter 27 Annual Renewal of Taxi Licenses & Vehicles, Mike Christiaens, Why Wait Taxi & Delivery Delegation Request 28 Letter 31 Report on the Ontario Good Roads Association Nominating Committee 89_1447770490_Report_of_the_OGRA_Nominating_C ommittee 32 Correspondence, Embassy of Canada Correspondence, Embassy of Canada 35 CL 16-02 Council Appointment to the Physician Recruitment Committee CL 16-02 Council Appointment to Physician Recruitment Committee 37 Terms of Reference Physician Recruitment 38 DCS 16-01 - Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-Way Stop at Quarter Town Line DCS 16-01 - Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-Way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West 41 By-Law 3981 43 FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980 FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980 44 2016 Interim Levy Bylaw 3980 45 OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement 47 OPS 16-01 Attachment 1 - Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement 49 By-Law 3980, To provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the Year 2016 By-Law 3980 57 By-Law 3981, To amend By-Law 3701, being a by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the Town of Tillsonburg 1 By-Law 3981 59 By-Law 3982 , To authorize a Boundary Road Agreement for the Maintenance of Bayham Drive By-Law 3982 60 Agreement 61 By-Law 3983, To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of January, 2016 By-Law 3983 75 2 = 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #1 THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Monday, January 11, 2016, be adopted. 3. Moment of Silence 4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting 5.1. Minutes of the Meeting of December 14, 2015 Minutes, December 14, 2015 Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #2 THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting of December 14, 2015, be approved. 6. Delegations and Presentations 6.1. Tillsonburg Senior Centre - Rotary Room Mural Delegation By: Nancy Boutin, Tillsonburg Senior Centre Delegation Request The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 11, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor AGENDA 3 Council Meeting – Agenda - 2 - Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #3 THAT Council receives the delegation regarding the Tillsonburg Senior Centre - Rotary Room Mural as information. 6.2. Rare Disease Day Event Delegation By: Mike Gouin Delegation Request Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #4 THAT Council receives the delegation regarding the Rare Disease Day Event as information. 6.3. Storage of Sea Containers on Town Commercial Property Delegation By: Phil Gravelle, Tillsonburg Resource Network, Medical Equipment Group Delegation Request Letter Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #5 THAT Council receives the delegation regarding the Storage of Sea Containers on Town Commercial Property as information. 6.4. Annual Renewal of Taxi Driver Licenses & Vehicles Delegation By: Mike Christiaens, Why Wait Taxi & Delivery Delegation Request Letter Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #6 THAT Council receives the delegation regarding the Annual Renewal of Taxi Driver Licenses & Vehicles as information. 4 Council Meeting – Agenda - 3 - 7. Information Items 7.1. Report - Ontario Good Roads Association Nominating Committee Report_of_the_OGRA_Nominating_Committee 7.2. Embassy of Canada – SOMA Delegation Correspondence Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #7 THAT Council receives items 7.1 and 7.2 as information. 8. Reports from Departments 8.1. Clerk’s Office 8.1.1. CL 16-02 Council Appointment to the Physician Recruitment Committee CL 16-02 Council Appointment to Physician Recruitment Committee Terms of Reference Physician Recruitment Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #8 THAT Council receive Report CL 16-02 Council Appointment to the Physician Recruitment Committee; AND THAT Councillor _________________ be appointed as the Council representative on the Physician Recruitment Committee. 8.2. Development and Communication Services 8.2.1. DCS 16-01 - Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-Way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West DCS 16-01 - Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-Way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West By-Law 3981 5 Council Meeting – Agenda - 4 - Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #9 THAT Council receives report DCS 16-01 Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West; AND THAT By-Law 3981 be brought forward for Council consideration. 8.3. Finance 8.3.1. FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980 FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980 2016 Interim Levy Bylaw 3980 Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #10 THAT Council receives report FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980; AND THAT By-Law 3980 be brought forward for Council consideration. 8.4. Operations 8.4.1. OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement OPS 16-01 Attachment 1 - Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #11 THAT Council receives Report OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement with the Municipality of Bayham; AND THAT By-Law 3982 be brought forward for Council consideration. 6 Council Meeting – Agenda - 5 - 9. Notice of Motions 10. By-Laws By-Laws from the Meeting of Monday, January 11, 2016 Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #12 10.1. THAT By-Law 3980, To provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the Year 2016; AND THAT By-Law 3981, To amend By-Law 3701, being a by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the Town of Tillsonburg; AND THAT By-Law 3982, To authorize an agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg and the Municipality of Bayham, Agreement, be read for a first, second and third and final reading and that the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto. Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #13 10.2. THAT By-Law 3983, To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of January, 2016, be read for a first, second and third and final reading and that the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto. 11. Items of Public Interest 12. Adjournment Moved By: Seconded By: Proposed Resolution #14 THAT the Council Meeting of Monday, January 11, 2016 be adjourned at _____ p.m. 7 = ATTENDANCE Mayor Stephen Molnar Deputy Mayor Dave Beres Councillor Maxwell Adam Councillor Penny Esseltine Councillor Jim Hayes Councillor Chris Rosehart Councillor Brian Stephenson Staff: David Calder, CAO Donna Wilson, Town Clerk Darrell Eddington, Director of Finance Kevin De Leebeeck, Director of Operations Rick Cox, Director of Recreation, Culture and Park Services Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Hayes THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Monday, December 14, 2015, be adopted. Carried 3. Moment of Silence 4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 14, 2015 6:00 PM Council Chambers 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor MINUTES 8 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 2 - 5. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting 5.1. Minutes of the Council Meeting of November 23, 2015 Minutes, November 23, 2015 Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Hayes THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting of November 23, 2015, be approved. Carried Council moved to section 7 of the Agenda at 6:10 p.m. 6. Delegations and Presentations 6.1. Special Awards Presentation – Samuel Cull Presented By: Mayor Molnar & Councillor Brian Stephenson, Special Awards Committee Mayor Stephen Molnar and Councillor Stephenson on behalf of the Special Awards Committee, presented Samuel Cull with the Volunteer Achievement Award. 6.2. 151 Concession Street Delegation By: Mike Jaczko Delegation, Mike Jaczko Mike Jaczko appeared before Council to speak on behalf of his mother Irene regarding the building of a garage at 151 Concession Street. Mr. Jaczko expressed concern over the possible development of a commercial operation on the property and requested further investigation of the application. Staff indicated that the building application for the garage is in accordance with the R1 zoning of the property. Moved By: Councillor Hayes Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT Council receives the delegation by Mike Jaczko regarding 151 Concession Street as information. Carried 9 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 3 - 6.3. Cultural Advisory Committee Grant Request – Family Day Event Deb Beard, Chair of the Cultural Advisory Committee, appeared before Council to request $2,200 for the 2016 Family Day Event. Council requested a revision of the Cultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to permit the committee to spend allocated resources as required. Moved By: Councillor Hayes Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT Council receives the delegation by the Cultural Advisory Committee request for $2,200 as part of the 2015 budget. Carried 6.4. Tourism Oxford – Update on Tourism Activities Presented By: Meredith Maywood Delegation – Tourism Oxford Presentation Meredith Maywood appeared before Council to provide a presentation on the various activities undertaken by Tourism Oxford in 2015 and highlighted several partnership opportunities. Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council receives the presentation by Meredith Maywood regarding an Update on Tourism Activities, for information. Carried Council moved to section 9.3 of the Agenda to receive the remaining Staff Reports 7. Information Items 7.1. Correspondence - Syrian Refugees Correspondence - Syrian Refugees 7.2. Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund 7.3. Ombudsman Ontario Letter MunicipalityLetter_EN 10 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 4 - 7.4. LPRCA 2016 Draft Budget LPRCA 2016 Draft Budget 7.5. TVDSB Correspondence - Parental Concerns Protocol Correspondence Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council receives items 7.1 to 7.5 as information. Carried 8. Mayor 8.1. MYR 15-11, Update - County of Oxford MAYORreportCOOXdec2015 Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson THAT Council receives Report MYR 15-11 for information. Carried 9. Reports from Departments 9.1. Chief Administrative Officer 9.1.1. CAO 15-19 RFP 2015-013, Consulting Services to Conduct a Space Needs Analysis CAO 15-19 Results for RFP 15-013 Consulting Services to Conduct a Space Needs Analysis John Veldman, Chair of the Town Hall Task Force appeared before Council to speak to Report CAO 15-19. The Task Force will base their recommendations to Council on the results of the study. Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson THAT Council receives Report CAO 15-19 Results for RFP 2015-013 Consulting Services to Conduct a Space Needs Analysis; AND THAT the Town Hall Steering Committee recommends to Council the award of RFP 2015-013 to KNY Architects Inc., of Burlington, Ontario at a total cost of $22,500.00 (exclusive of HST) being the highest scoring proposal received; 11 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 5 - AND FURTHER THAT Council provide 2016 pre-budget approval in the amount of $25,000 in order to proceed with the space needs analysis in advance of the approval of the 2016 budget. Carried 9.1.2. CAO 15-20 - Quotation for Building Condition Assessment - 83 Rolph Street CAO 15-20 - Quotation for Building Condition Assessment - 83 Rolph Street The Thames Valley District School Board has deferred placing 83 Rolph Street on the open market until January, 2016. Staff will report back to Council in January, 2016 with an update. Moved By: Councillor Adam Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres THAT Council receives report CAO-15-20, Quotation - Building Condition Assessment – 83 Rolph Street; AND THAT Council authorize the allocation of $7750.00 from reserves for the purpose of obtaining a Building Condition Assessment of 83 Rolph Street. Carried 9.2. Clerk’s Office 9.2.1. CL 15-30, Amendments to Youth Leadership Grant Program CL 15-30 Moved By: Councillor Adam Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres THAT Council receives Report CL 15-30, Amendments to Youth Leadership Grant Program; AND THAT Council endorses the amendments to the Youth Leadership Grant Program. Carried 9.2.2. CL 15-28, Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee Revised Terms of Reference CL 15-28, HBC - Terms of Reference 12 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 6 - Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Adam THAT Council receives Report CL 15-28, Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee Revised Terms of Reference; AND THAT Council endorses the revised Terms of Reference of the Heritage, Beautification and Cemetery Advisory Committee. Carried 9.2.3. CL 15-31, Beautification Working Group Sub-Committee Appointment CL 15-31 Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Adam THAT Council receives Report CL 15-31, Beautification Working Group Sub- Committee Appointment; AND THAT Council endorses the appointment of Matthew Fenn by the Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee to the Beautification Working Group Sub-Committee. Carried 9.2.4. CL 15-32 2016 Meeting Calendar CL 15-32 - 2016 Meeting Calendar 2016 Meeting Calendar Moved By: Councillor Hayes Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT Council receives Report CL 15-32, 2016 Meeting Calendar; AND THAT the following regular Council Meetings be re-scheduled or cancelled for 2016: Monday, February 22, 2016 is re-scheduled to Thursday, February 25, 2016, due to the annual OGRA/ROMA Conference; Monday, March 28, 2016 is re-scheduled to Tuesday, March 29, 2016 due to Easter Monday; Monday May 23, 2016 is re-scheduled to Tuesday, May 24, 2016 due to Victoria Day; Monday June 13, 2016 is re-scheduled to Thursday June 16, 2016 due to the annual AMCTO Conference; 13 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 7 - Monday, July 25, 2016 is cancelled; Monday, August 22, 2016 is cancelled; Monday, October 10, 2016 is re-scheduled to Tuesday, October 11, 2016, due to Thanksgiving and; Monday, December 26, 2016 is cancelled; AND THAT this information be forwarded appropriately, including the County of Oxford, MP and MPP, as well as posted on the Town of Tillsonburg website and at the Tillsonburg Customer Service Centre. Carried 9.2.5. CL 15-27 Accountability and Transparency Policy CL 15-27 Accountability and Transparency Policy Accountability and Transparency Policy 2015 Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Hayes THAT Council receives Report CL 15-26 Accountability and Transparency Policy; AND THAT the By-Law be brought forward for Council consideration. Carried 9.2.6. CL 15-29 Council Code of Conduct CL 15-29 Council Code of Conduct Council Code of Conduct Draft code of conduct 2015 Draft APPENDIX A Disclosure Statement Draft APPENDIX B Formal Complaint Form CL 15-24 Bill 8 Council requested information on a future Integrity Commissioner. Staff will report back to Council in the spring regarding recommendations for the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner. Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council receives Report CL 15-29 Council Code of Conduct; FURTHER THAT 8.2 and 8.3 be included from the old policy to be included in the revised policy section 8; AND THAT the By-Law be brought forward for Council consideration. Carried 14 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 8 - 9.2.7. CL 15-33 Committee of Adjustment Appointment CL 15-33 - Committee of Adjustment By-Law 3977 To Appoint a Committee of Adjustment (Council) Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson THAT Council receives Report CL 15-33 Committee of Adjustment Appointment; AND THAT all members of Tillsonburg Town Council be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment; AND THAT an Appointment By-Law be brought forward for Council’s consideration. Carried Council moved to section 6 of the Agenda to receive the Delegations & Presentations at 6:50 p.m. 9.3. Development and Communication Services 9.3.1. Report DCS 15-53 Branding Project Update – Brand Platform Report DCS 15-53 Brand Platform Marcel Rosehart, Vice Chair of the Branding Task Force appeared before Council to provide an update on the branding project. Responses received from a public survey and focus groups were utilized in the creation of the brand platform. A public focus group is planned for January, 2016. The finalization of the brand platform and logo is planned for late February, 2016. Moved By: Councillor Adam Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres THAT Council receives Report DCS 15-53 Branding Project Update – Brand Platform; AND THAT the Brand Platform prepared for the Town of Tillsonburg by Ifourone Design and the Branding Task Force be approved in principle subject to the completed brand package being brought back to Council for final approval. Carried 15 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 9 - 9.4. Finance 9.4.1. FIN 15-56 County Water Billing Agreement FIN 15-56 County Water Billing Agreement By-Law 3976 To Adopt Water Billing Agreement Schedule A Bylaw 3976 Tillsonburg Billing Agreement Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Adam THAT Council receives report FIN 15-56 County Water Billing Agreement; AND THAT Council consider By-Law 3976 for three readings. Carried 9.4.2. FIN 15-53 Additional Reserve Contribution FIN 15-53 Additonal Reserve Contribution 2015 Projected Additional Contributions to Reserves A staff report will be coming to council in February regarding surplus monies from the 2015 budget. Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Hayes THAT Council receives report FIN 15-53 Additional Reserve Contribution; AND THAT Council approves the additional estimated 2015 contribution to reserves in the amount of $317,357. Carried 9.5. Recreation, Culture & Park Services 9.5.1. RCP 15-54 – Renewal of lease for 90 Concession St. E RCP 15-54 - Renewal of lease for 90 Concession St. E Lease Extension and Amendment Agreement 2016-2020 Legal Opinion on Agreement Moved By: Councillor Hayes Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT Council receives Report RCP 15-54 – Renewal of lease for 90 Concession St. E.; AND THAT Council authorizes the Lease Extension and Amendment Agreement for the lease of 90 Concession St. E to the Province of Ontario for use as the 16 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 10 - Headquarters for the Oxford County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police for 2016-2020; AND THAT a By-law be brought forward for Council consideration. Carried 10. Committee Minutes & Reports 10.1. Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes September 9, 2015 10.2. Airport Advisory Committee Minutes Minutes, October 8, 2015 10.3. Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee Minutes Minutes, November 5, 2015 Minutes, October 29, 2015 10.4. Special Awards Committee Minutes November 4, 2015 10.5. Town Hall Steering Committee Minutes November 10, 2015 Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council receives the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of September 9, 2015, the Airport Advisory Committee Minutes of October 8, 2015, the Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee Minutes of November 5, 2015 and the Beautification Sub-Committee Minutes of October 29, 2015, the Special Awards Committee Minutes of November 4, 2015, and the Town Hall Steering Committee Minutes of November 10, 2015 as information. Carried 10.6. LPRCA Minutes November 4, 2015 Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson THAT Council receives the LPRCA Minutes of November 4, 2015 as information. Carried 17 Council Meeting – Minutes – December 14, 2015 - 11 - 11. By-Laws By-Laws from the Meeting of Monday, December 14, 2015 Moved By: Councillor Adam Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres 11.1. THAT By-Law 3968, To adopt the Accountability and Transparency Policy for the Town of Tillsonburg; AND By-Law 3975, To authorize an agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure; AND By-Law 3976, To authorize an agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg and the County of Oxford for a Water Billing Agreement; AND By-Law 3977, To appoint a Committee of Adjustment; AND By-Law 3979, To Adopt a Code of Conduct and to Repeal By-Law 3504, code of conduct 2015, be read for a first, second and third and final reading and that the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto. Carried Moved By: Councillor Adam Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres 11.2. THAT By-Law 3978, To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 14th day of December, 2015, be read for a first, second and third and final reading and that the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto. Carried 12. Items of Public Interest 13. Adjournment Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Adam THAT the Council Meeting of Monday, December 14, 2015 be adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Carried 18 1 9 2 0 21 22 23 Council Delegation Request This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for consideration by Council must be submitted to the Clerk's office by the following deadline: 4:30 P.M. ON THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE First Name Last Name Street Address Town/City Postal Code Phone Number E-mail Website: Do you or any members of your party require any accessibility accommodations? Yes No If yes, how can we assist? Should you require assistance completing this form, please contact: Deputy Clerk at 519-688-3009 Ext. 3221 or tsmith@tillsonburg.ca Please note that submission of this form does not guarantee the approval of your request for Delegation. The Clerk's office will confirm your Delegation by e-mail after receiving this form. COMPLETE PAGE TWO (2) OF THIS FORM 24 Delegation Information (Must be completed) Desired Council meeting date (Council regularly meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month): Subject of Delegation Names of Spokespersons (and positions) Name of Group or Person(s) being represented (if applicable) Brief Summary of Issue or Purpose of Delegation Will there be a Power Point presentation accompanying the Delegation Yes No Have you been in contact with a Staff member regarding the Delegation topic? Yes No If yes, please list the Staff member(s) you have been working with? I acknowledge Delegations are limited to fifteen (15) minutes each: I accept I acknowledge that all presentation material must be submitted by 4:30 pm the Friday before the meeting date: I accept 25 Personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, as amended. The information is collected and maintained for purpose of creating a records that is available to the general public, pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Municipal Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg, 200 Broadway Street, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, ON, N4G 5A7, Telephone 519-688-3009 Ext. 3224. 26 27 Council Delegation Request This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for consideration by Council must be submitted to the Clerk's office by the following deadline: 4:30 P.M. ON THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE First Name Last Name Street Address Town/City Postal Code Phone Number E-mail Website: Do you or any members of your party require any accessibility accommodations? Yes No If yes, how can we assist? Should you require assistance completing this form, please contact: Deputy Clerk at 519-688-3009 Ext. 3221 or tsmith@tillsonburg.ca Please note that submission of this form does not guarantee the approval of your request for Delegation. The Clerk's office will confirm your Delegation by e-mail after receiving this form. COMPLETE PAGE TWO (2) OF THIS FORM 28 Delegation Information (Must be completed) Desired Council meeting date (Council regularly meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month): Subject of Delegation Names of Spokespersons (and positions) Name of Group or Person(s) being represented (if applicable) Brief Summary of Issue or Purpose of Delegation Will there be a Power Point presentation accompanying the Delegation Yes No Have you been in contact with a Staff member regarding the Delegation topic? Yes No If yes, please list the Staff member(s) you have been working with? I acknowledge Delegations are limited to fifteen (15) minutes each: I accept I acknowledge that all presentation material must be submitted by 4:30 pm the Friday before the meeting date: I accept 29 Personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, as amended. The information is collected and maintained for purpose of creating a records that is available to the general public, pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Municipal Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg, 200 Broadway Street, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, ON, N4G 5A7, Telephone 519-688-3009 Ext. 3224. 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 STAFF REPORT CLERKS OFFICE Title: COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE Report No.: CL 16-02 Author: DONNA WILSON Meeting Type: COUNCIL MEETING Council/Committee Date: JANUARY 11, 2016 Attachments: PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE RECOMMENDATION THAT Council receive Report CL 16-02 Council Appointment to the Physician Recruitment Committee; AND THAT Councillor___________be appointed as the Council representative on the Physician Recruitment Committee; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council will recall that at their meeting of December 8, 2014 members were appointed to Advisory Committees for the term of Council until December 2018. On December 9, 2015 Councillor Adam resigned from the Physician Recruitment Committee as the Council representative due to personal conflicts, therefore there is a Council vacancy on the committee which will need to be filled. The Committee Terms of Reference are attached for your reference. COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT Committees demonstrate culture & community by making Tillsonburg an attractive place to live. FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Financial impacts are contained in the 2016 budget. 1 CAO 37 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE Mandate: To acknowledge the importance of physician recruitment to the Hospital, Town of Tillsonburg and Physicians practicing in Tillsonburg. To plan and implement an integrated approach to recruitment and retention, ensuring the commitment of the partners. Goals for 2013-2018 Term: Each member is responsible for providing regular reports to their constituency/sponsoring organization and for seeking support for strategies proposed by the Committee. Any action plan will clearly identify the responsibility of individual organizations. 1.0 Role of the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee 1. Review current physician recruitment initiatives, identify strengths, opportunities and barriers to successful recruitment. 2. Formulate action plans for recruitment, including numbers of physicians required. 3. Review successful initiatives elsewhere in Ontario, including proximal communities with whom collaboration might make sense. 4. Educate the Committee membership and their sponsoring organizations on the issues of physician recruitment in Ontario. 5. Educate the community on the physician resource shortage and the strategies of the Committee. 6. Identify sources and solicit resources to support the recruitment activities of the community, hospital and local physician practices. 7. Develop criteria for and monitor the use of these resources. 8. Monitor eligibility for Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Under-serviced Area Program. 2.0 Organization of the Committee: The Committee should be composed of people representing each of the partners. A cross section of people should attempt to be chosen in order to bring to the Committee relevant technical and professional expertise as well as strong advocacy, communication and organizational skills. The Committee shall meet at a minimum on a quarterly basis. 2.1 Town Committee Members will be appointed by Council. 2.2 The term of a Committee Member is four (4) years. 2.3 Additional members may be appointed throughout the term. 2.4 One member will be appointed by vote of the Committee at the first meeting of each term to chair the meetings for that term. 2.6 A Municipal staff person shall act as secretary to the Committee. 38 3.0 Composition of the Committee 3.1 The Committee shall be composed of the following: Mayor of the Town of Tillsonburg Two (2) Town of Tillsonburg Councillors One (1) representative from the Town of Tillsonburg, Chief Administrative Officer Three (3) representatives from the Medical Staff Association Chief of Staff, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital President, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Chamber of Commerce representative 4.0 Meetings: 4.1 The Committee will hold a minimum of four (4) meetings a year. 4.2 The date and time of the regular meetings will be established at the first meeting of each term. 4.3 Meetings will have a formal agenda. 4.4 Agendas and information packages, that will include the Minutes from the previous meeting, will be sent (via mail, e-mail, or fax) to Committee Members prior to each meeting. 4.5 A majority of Committee Members will constitute quorum for the transaction of business. 5.0 Role of the Chair: The Chair is responsible for insuring the smooth and effective operation of the Committee and its roles. This will include responsibility for: 5.1 Calling the meetings to order. 5.2 The Chair is encouraged to create an informal atmosphere to encourage the exchange of ideas such as using a roundtable format. 5.3 Creating an Agenda in consultation with the Secretary. 5.4 Chairing the meetings. 5.5 Acting as spokesperson. 5.6 Representing the Committee on other committees when necessary. 5.7 The Chair shall conduct meetings in accordance with the Town's Procedural By-law. 6.0 Role of the Secretary: The Secretary is responsible for insuring a complete up to date record for the Committee. 6.1 In liaison with the Chair, arrange date, time and venue for meetings. 6.2 In liaison with the Chair, set agendas and circulate to the members two business days prior to the meeting. 6.3 Circulate draft minutes to the members. 6.4 Keep a complete up to date record of the committee minutes. 39 7.0 Role of Members: Membership on the Committee is a position of responsibility and requires a strong commitment to the Terms of Reference. Committee members are required to: 7.1 Attend all regular scheduled meetings. Members are required to notify the Chair or the Secretary if they are unable to attend a meeting. 7.2 Review all information supplied to them. 7.3 Prepare information for use in the development of materials for the Committee. 7.4 Promote the role of the Committee. 7.5 Attend training as required to effectively perform their role as a Committee member. 7.6 Committee Members are subject to The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act R.S.O, 1990, c.M50 and must disclose any direct or indirect pecuniary interest. The disclosure must be recorded in the Minutes of the meeting. 8.0 Reports to Council: The Committee may advise and make recommendations to Council in accordance with its role. Reports may be submitted as follows: 8.1 Verbally by a Council representative. 8.2 Verbally by the Chair or the designated representative. 8.4 Written reports An annual report will also be submitted to Council at the beginning of each new year outlining the Committee’s accomplishments in the previous twelve months. 40 1 CAO STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATION SERVICES Title: Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-Way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West Report No.: DCS 16-01 Author: GENO VANHAELEWYN – Chief Building Official Meeting Type: COUNCIL MEETING Council Date: JANUARY 11, 2016 Attachments: BY-LAW 3981 RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council receives report DCS 16-01 Traffic By-Law Amendment - All-way Stop at Quarter Town Line & North Street West; AND THAT Council adopt By-Law 3981 to amend By-Law 3701, being a by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the Town of Tillsonburg. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2013 Council passed Traffic and Parking By-Law 3701 which regulates traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the Town of Tillsonburg. Recently, Oxford County Council approved an all-way stop at the intersection of Quarter Town Line and North Street West (Oxford Road 20) following a resolution from the Town of Tillsonburg requesting the additional stop signs. The new stop signs on North Street West were installed on December 23, 2015. As a result the current By-Law 3701 must be updated as follows: SCHEDULE 9 – Designated Stop Signs – be added as follows: INTERSECTION FACING TRAFFIC COMMENTS North St. West @ Quarter Town Line Eastbound & Westbound on North St. West Implemented by Oxford County; update Town By- Law. 41 2 CAO CONSULTATION/COMMUNICATION None required. FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE No financial impact. 42 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3981 A BY-LAW to amend By-Law 3701, being a by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the Town of Tillsonburg. WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-Law 3701. THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg enacts as follows: 1. THAT Schedule 9 to Bylaw 3701, Section 23 (1) “Entering Highway”- Stop Signs on Specified Streets be amended with the addition of the following: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 INTERSECTION FACING TRAFFIC North Street West @ Quarter Town Line Eastbound & Westbound on North Street West 2. THAT these amendments to By-Law 3701 are hereby declared to be part of that By-Law as if written therein. 3. THAT this By-Law be passed pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, and shall become effective upon enactment. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016 READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME, PASSED, SIGNED, SEALED AND NUMBERED 3981 THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2016. ________________________________ Mayor - Stephen Molnar _______________________________ Deputy Clerk – Tricia Smith 43 STAFF REPORT FINANCE Report Title: Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980 Report No.: FIN 16-02 Author: Denis Duguay Meeting Type: COUN CIL MEETING Council Date: JANUARY 11, 2016 Attachments: RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT Council receives report FIN 16-02 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 3980. AND THAT By-Law 3980 be brought forward for Council consideration. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Municipal Act allows for a by-law to be passed to provide for an interim tax levy on the assessment of property in the municipality. Accordingly, By-Law 3980 is brought forward for Council consideration. FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE N/A 44 THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW # 3980 A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2016 WHEREAS section 317 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, CHAPTER 25, provides that the council of a local municipality, before the adoption of estimates for the year under section 290, may pass a by-law levying amounts on the assessment of property in the local municipality ratable for local municipal purposes; AND WHEREAS the Council of this municipality deems it appropriate to provide for such interim levy on the assessment of property in this municipality; THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg enacts as follows: 1. The amounts levied shall be as follows: A. The amount levied on a property shall not exceed the prescribed percentage or 50 per cent if no percentage is prescribed, of the total amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes levied on the property for the previous year. B. The percentage under paragraph “A” may be different for different property classes but shall be the same for all properties in a property class. C. For the purposes of calculating the total amount of taxes for the year 2015 under paragraph “A”, if any taxes for municipal and school purposes were levied on a property for only part of the year 2015 because assessment was added to the tax roll during 2015, an amount shall be added equal to the additional taxes that would have been levied on the property if the taxes for municipal and school purposes had been levied for the entire year. 2. The provisions of this by-law apply in the event that assessment is first added to the Collector’s roll for the year 2016 and an interim levy shall be imposed at the prescribed percentage or 50 per cent if no percentage is prescribed, of the total tax rates levied for that class in the previous year. 3. All taxes levied under this by-law shall be payable into the hands of the Collector in accordance with the provisions of this by-law. 4. There shall be imposed on all taxes a penalty for non-payment or late payment of taxes in default of the installment dates set out below. The penalty shall be one and one-quarter percent (1¼%) of the amount in default on the first day of default and on the first day of each calendar month during which the default continues, but not after the end of 2016. 5. The interim tax levy imposed by this by-law shall be payable in two (2) installments due on the following dates: First Installment: The 25th day of February, 2016 Second Installment: The 26th day of May, 2016 6. The Collector may mail or cause to be mailed to the address of the residence or place of business of each person taxed under this by-law, a notice specifying the amount of taxes payable. 7. The notice to be mailed under this by-law shall contain the particulars provided for in this by-law and the information required to be entered in the Collector’s roll under section 343 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 45 8. The subsequent levy for the year 2016 to be made under the Municipal Act shall be reduced by the amount to be raised by the levy imposed under this by-law. 9. The provisions of section 317 of the Municipal Act, 2001, apply to this by-law with necessary modifications. 10. The Collector shall be authorized to accept part payment from time to time on account of any taxes due, and to give a receipt of such part payment, provided that acceptance of any such part payment shall not affect the collection of any percentage charge imposed and collectable under section 4 of this by-law in respect of non-payment or late payment of any taxes or any installment of taxes. 11. Nothing in this by-law shall prevent the Collector from proceeding at any time with the collection of any tax, or any part thereof, in accordance with the provisions of the statutes and by-laws governing the collection of taxes. 12. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this by-law and any other by-law, the provisions of this by-law shall prevail. 12. This by-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing thereof. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016. _________________________ MAYOR- Stephen Molnar _________________________ CLERK-Donna Wilson 46 STAFF REPORT OPERATIONS SERVICES Report Title: Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement Report No.: OPS 16-01 Author: Kevin De Leebeeck, P.Eng., Director of Operations Meeting Type: REGULAR COUNCIL Council Date: JANUARY 11, 2016 Attachments: BOUNDARY ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council receive Report OPS 16-01 Bayham Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement; AND THAT Council authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement with the Municipality of Bayham. SUMMARY The portion of Bayham Drive north of Hwy 3 is considered a boundary road as contemplated under section 29 of the Municipal Act which is jointly owned by the Town and Municipality of Bayham. The Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of the respective municipalities with respect to maintenance activities along this section of Bayham Drive and ensures the costs for such services are shared equally (50/50). This Agreement does not include any provisions for capital improvements, but does provide the framework should capital improvements be required on a 50/50 basis. The term of this Agreement is for 10 years with an auto renewal period for a further 10 years however, a mutual review option has been included at the end of the 2015/2016 winter season to provide an opportunity for each municipality to assess the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the arrangement. CONSULTATION/COMMUNICATION The Municipality of Bayham CAO and Public Works Manager as well as the Town Solicitor have been consulted through the development of this Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement. Page 1 / 2 47 FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Under this Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement the Town will be performing the necessary summer and winter maintenance activities along Bayham Drive north of Hwy 3 and will invoice the Municipality of Bayham for 50% of the actual maintenance costs (est. $1,000 - $2,000 annually). The Town will no longer be contributing approximately $1,600 per year for gravel maintenance along the portion of Bayham Drive south of Hwy 3 or be responsible for any potential liability or capital improvements along Bayham Drive south of Hwy 3 under this Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement. Page 2 / 2 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3980 BEING A BY-LAW to provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the Year 2016 WHEREAS section 317 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, CHAPTER 25, provides that the council of a local municipality, before the adoption of estimates for the year under section 290, may pass a by-law levying amounts on the assessment of property in the local municipality ratable for local municipal purposes; AND WHEREAS the Council of this municipality deems it appropriate to provide for such interim levy on the assessment of property in this municipality; THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg enacts as follows: 1. The amounts levied shall be as follows: a) The amount levied on a property shall not exceed the prescribed percentage or 50 per cent if no percentage is prescribed, of the total amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes levied on the property for the previous year. b) The percentage under paragraph “A” may be different for different property classes but shall be the same for all properties in a property class. c) For the purposes of calculating the total amount of taxes for the year 2015 under paragraph “A”, if any taxes for municipal and school purposes were levied on a property for only part of the year 2015 because assessment was added to the tax roll during 2015, an amount shall be added equal to the additional taxes that would have been levied on the property if the taxes for municipal and school purposes had been levied for the entire year. 2. The provisions of this by-law apply in the event that assessment is first added to the Collector’s roll for the year 2016 and an interim levy shall be imposed at the prescribed percentage or 50 per cent if no percentage is prescribed, of the total tax rates levied for that class in the previous year. 3. All taxes levied under this by-law shall be payable into the hands of the Collector in accordance with the provisions of this by-law. 4. There shall be imposed on all taxes a penalty for non-payment or late payment of taxes in default of the installment dates set out below. The penalty shall be one and one-quarter percent (1¼%) of the amount in default on the first day of default and on the first day of each calendar month during which the default continues, but not after the end of 2016. 5. The interim tax levy imposed by this by-law shall be payable in two (2) installments due on the following dates: First Installment: The 25th day of February, 2016 Second Installment: The 26th day of May, 2016 6. The Collector may mail or cause to be mailed to the address of the residence or place of business of each person taxed under this by-law, a notice specifying the amount of taxes payable. 7. The notice to be mailed under this by-law shall contain the particulars provided for in this by-law and the information required to be entered in the Collector’s roll under section 343 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 57 8. The subsequent levy for the year 2016 to be made under the Municipal Act shall be reduced by the amount to be raised by the levy imposed under this by-law. 9. The provisions of section 317 of the Municipal Act, 2001, apply to this by-law with necessary modifications. 10. The Collector shall be authorized to accept part payment from time to time on account of any taxes due, and to give a receipt of such part payment, provided that acceptance of any such part payment shall not affect the collection of any percentage charge imposed and collectable under section 4 of this by-law in respect of non-payment or late payment of any taxes or any installment of taxes. 11. Nothing in this by-law shall prevent the Collector from proceeding at any time with the collection of any tax, or any part thereof, in accordance with the provisions of the statutes and by-laws governing the collection of taxes. 12. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this by-law and any other by-law, the provisions of this by-law shall prevail. 13. This by-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016. READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016. _________________________ MAYOR- Stephen Molnar _________________________ DEPUTY CLERK – Tricia Smith 58 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3981 A BY-LAW to amend By-Law 3701, being a by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the Town of Tillsonburg. WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-Law 3701. THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg enacts as follows: 1. THAT Schedule 9 to Bylaw 3701, Section 23 (1) “Entering Highway”- Stop Signs on Specified Streets be amended with the addition of the following: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 INTERSECTION FACING TRAFFIC North St. West @Quarter Town Line Road Eastbound & Westbound on North St. West 2. THAT these amendments to By-Law 3701 are hereby declared to be part of that By-Law as if written therein. 3. THAT this By-Law be passed pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, and shall become effective upon enactment. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016 READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME, PASSED, SIGNED, SEALED AND NUMBERED 3981 THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2016. ________________________________ Mayor - Stephen Molnar _______________________________ Deputy Clerk – Tricia Smith 59 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3982 A BY-LAW to authorize an agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg and the Municipality of Bayham WHEREAS The Town of Tillsonburg deems it necessary and expedient to enter into an Agreement with the Municipality of Bayham for the purpose of a Boundary Road Maintenance Agreement. THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg enacts as follows: 1. THAT the Agreement attached hereto as Schedule “A” and forming part of this by-law between The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg and the Municipality of Bayham is hereby approved; 2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement marked as schedule “A” on behalf of the Town of Tillsonburg; 3. THAT this By-Law shall come into force and take effect immediately after the final passing hereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016 READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2016. ________________________________ MAYOR - Stephen Molnar _______________________________ DEPUTY CLERK – Tricia Smith 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3983 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of January, 2016 WHEREAS Section 5 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation shall be exercised by its council; AND WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that municipal powers shall be exercised by by-law; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law; NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. All actions of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg at its meeting held on January 11, 2016, with respect to every report, motion, by-law, or other action passed and taken by the Council, including the exercise of natural person powers, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this or a separate by-law. 2. The Mayor and the Deputy Clerk are authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to give effect to the action of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg referred to in the preceding section. 3. The Mayor and the Deputy 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 Tillsonburg. 4. This by-law shall come into full force and effect on the day of passing. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016. READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016. ________________________________ MAYOR – Stephen Molnar ________________________________ DEPUTY CLERK – Tricia Smith 75