Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that we open this Regular Meeting of Council.

Be it resolved that we approve the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that we approve consent items 6 (a) to 6(o) except for items: 6(j), (k) and (l) which shall be voted on separately .

Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: By-law # 42-2013, being a by-law to amend the Sign By-law #38-2010, dealing with temporary signs, to allow three (3) temporary sign permits per business not exceeding 30 consecutive days within the calendar year, from January 1st to December 31st of that same year. Permits may not be issued consecutively. A period of 15 days between permits must be observed. (Report # PIC-17-2013).

Be it resolved that Council acknowledges receipt of Report PIC-18-2013 dated May 6, 2013 and approves as recommended the report and the presentation. We recognize and set aside the property described as Lot 10 Concession 5 for the proposed use, enabling Mrs. Emard to continue her volunteer work in the development of this project.

Be it resolved that Council acknowledges receipt of Report PIC-21-2013 dated May 6, 2013.

Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PR 05-2013 dated May 6th, 2013 and approve as follows: 1. An in-kind grant in the amount $1,322 to 5 Cyclone Air Cadet Squadron to cover the expenses of hall rentals in Russell and Embrun for their annual and awards parade (which includes practice time). And decline approve as follows: 2. An in-kind grant to JR Fitness EmbRUN in the amount of $1,000 to cover the salaries of Township staff. By-law Officers were asked to help with the closure of roads for this 5 and 10 km run in Embrun on June 22, 2013.

Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PW 15-2013 dated May 21, 2013 and approve as recommended: That Council approves not to repave St-Thomas Road in 2013 for the reasons identified in this report and; That Council approves the transfer of the Gas Tax funds from the 2013 capital budget for the St-Thomas Road paving in the amount of $125,505 to the Eadie Road paving project in order to extend the resurfacing of Eadie Road as much as possible.

Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PR 06-2013 dated May 21, 2013 and approve as follows: 1. An in-kind grant in the amount of $1,465 to the Embrun Optimist Club to cover the expenses of the hall rental of the Embrun Community Centre for their annual Lobster Fest on Saturday, June 8, 2013 along with a voucher of (but not exceeding) $100 for their dumping fee. 2. An ad-hoc grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Royal Canadian Legion to cover costs associated with the Annual Music Festival (formerly known as Russell Celtic Fest). This event will take place on June 15, 2013. 3. An in-kind grant in the amount of $165 to the 2nd Russell Scouting Troup to cover the costs associated with the rental of the Frank Kinnaird Hall at the Russell arena for their year-end banquet that was held on May 15, 2013.

Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PR 07-2013 dated May 17, 2013 and support as recommended the Russell Lions Club Special Occasion Permit application for the Russell Canada Day Celebrations to be held on July 1st, 2013 at the Russell Agricultural Society Fairgrounds.

Considering that the Ontario Trillium Foundation requires an official authorization from Municipal Council when a library of a municipality with less than 20,000 residents applies for funding; Considering that the Township of Russell Public Library is planning to submit a request for funding to the Trillium Foundation for the improvement of services to children; That Municipal Council officially authorizes the Library to submit a request for funding to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the improvement of services to children in both branches of the library.

Be it resolved that Council acknowledges receipt of Report PIC-23-2013 dated May 21, 2013 and approves as recommended the noise exemption request submitted by “Association des loisirs communautaires d'Embrun ”, from 11:00 pm to 1:00 am on Friday June 21, 2013 into Saturday June 22, 2013 , to accommodate outside activities during the “Festival de l'été d'Embrun ”, to be held at the Pavillon , located at 8 Blais Street in Embrun .

Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report ECO DEV 05B-2013 dated May 6, 2013 and approve as recommended: That Council approves the new schedule proposed for the transit routes in the report ECO-DEV05B-2013 and that they come into effect in September 2013.

Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report ECO DEV 07-2013 dated May 21, 2013 and approve as recommended: That Council signifies its approval of the request that the contract for the transit system service with Trillium Autocar be assigned to the new owners, 417 Bus Lines.

Be it resolved that the municipal council adopts By-law 44-2013, being a by-law authorizing the signature of an agreement with Robert Excavating for the expansion of the Embrun Lagoon, and Be it further resolved that the municipal council grants an exemption under section 5.5.3.4 of By-law 78-2004 a by-law that establishes procedures for procurement of goods and services and award this contract to Robert Excavation for the expansion of the Embrun lagoon.

Whereas Seniors’ Month is an annual nation-wide celebration; Whereas seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community; Whereas seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community; Whereas their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told; Whereas the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the community; Whereas the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all; Be it therefore resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Russell hereby proclaims June 1-30, 2013 as Seniors' Month in the Township of Russell and we encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.

Be it resolved that we adjourn this regular meeting of council and open a closed meeting pursuant to Section 239(2 )( a), (b) and (c) of the Municipal Act.

Be it resolved that we close this closed meeting and reconvene to the regular meeting of council.

Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: By-law 45-2013 being a by-law to appoint a Director of Parks and Recreation.

Be it resolved that we close this regular meeting of council.