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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2011 Council Meeting Minutes OCTOBER 3, 2011 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Novak led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper, attended until 9:05 p.m. Councillor J. Neal Councillor M. Novak Councillor W. Partner Councillor C. Traill Councillor W. Woo Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Present: Facilities Manager, G. Acorn Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Manager of Communication and Marketing, J. Cooke, attended until 8:00 p.m. Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring an interest with respect to Correspondence Item D – 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Novak announced the following:  She represented the Municipality at the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s (CLOCA) Children’s Groundwater Festival. Councillor Novak presented a plaque to Members of Council in recognition of the Municipality’s financial support for the 2011 Festival. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - October 3, 2011  She advised the Mayor’s Annual Address to the Board of Trade was very well received and that she has heard many positive comments that Clarington’s future is very optimistic.  She represented the Municipality at the Durham Soccer Club Volunteer Appreciation evening. Darlington was represented and Peter Knowlton was the recipient of an award.  She attended the open house event of the Miche Bag Canada in Courtice. Councillor Hooper announced the following:  He also attended the CLOCA Children’s Groundwater Festival which was a great opportunity to network with the children who asked a number of good questions.  He echoed Councillor Novak’s comments regarding the Mayor’s Annual Address to the Board of Trade and extended congratulations to Mayor Foster.  This past weekend he participated in a clean-up to bring life back to some of the abandoned cemeteries noting the group was in Enniskillen on Saturday.  He attended the Newcastle Fall Festival.  He was a judge, along with Councillors Woo and Partner, at the Bowmanville Vet Clinic and he attended the Legends Concert at the Newcastle Community Hall.  He congratulated Julie Cryderman and Kaylin Morrisette, two local young women who were members of the Canadian U19 Lacrosse Team who took the bronze medal in Hanover, Germany.  On Saturday, October 15, 2011, historic downtown Bowmanville will host the Annual Apple Festival and Craft Sale. There will be lots of entertainment and fun for the whole family. Councillor Partner announced the following:  On Thursday she, along with Councillor Woo, attended the Ganaraska th Conservation Authority Watershed Tour celebrating their 65 Anniversary.  On Saturday she attended a number of events including the Newcastle Fall Festival, the opening of Dee’s Harvest Table in Newcastle, the hazardous waste drop off event, a pet judging event at the Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic and the Shania Twain/Neil Diamond Tribute concert at the Newcastle Community Hall.  On Sunday, she attended a play written by Emily Buckley from Leskard and the Oktoberfest Dinner at the Newtonville Community Hall. Councillor Traill announced that on Saturday she attended the Newcastle Fall Festival enjoying the classic car display and Jungle Cat World exhibit and also attended the Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic fundraising event. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - October 3, 2011 Councillor Woo announced the following:  He attended the Annual Mayor’s Address to the Board of Trade which he felt was one of the more well attended events and he has heard only good comments regarding the Mayor’s Address.  He attended the Newcastle Fall Festival which provided lots of fun for everyone and also attended the Newtonville Oktoberfest. Mayor Foster announced the following:  He extended appreciation to the Clarington Board of Trade for hosting the Mayor’s Annual Address and to members of staff for providing information.  He advised A Gift of Art has received a donation of LED lights from Tom Campbell and Mary Mogford.  At the Retirement celebration for Reverend Joe LeFave, he heard from former residents on how much they miss the quality of life they enjoyed in Clarington.  Tickets are still available for the Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Harvest Ball to be held at the Tosca Banquet Hall on October 21, 2011.  He expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts regarding the Port Granby hearings.  On Thursday, the municipality helped to raise $421 for “Feed the Need” along with donations of non-perishable food items. th  October 6 is the Provincial Election Day. Mayor Foster encouraged all to get out and vote.  He also wished everyone time to enjoy Thanksgiving this weekend with family and friends. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Foster presented Miranda Hersco with a Certificate of Recognition and Congratulations on her receipt of the Leading Girls, Building Communities Award presented by the Province of Ontario. The Award recognizes Miranda as a positive role model who champions issues within her community, provides strong leadership and encourages others. Mayor Foster stated that Miranda is a model of what young leadership can accomplish and highlighted a number of her achievements. DELEGATIONS Louis Bertrand addressed Council concerning Item #9 of Report #1 - Appointments to Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee. Mr. Bertrand stated he was here tonight to discuss the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommendation of appointments. Mr. Bertrand confirmed that he did apply for appointment, but his name does not appear on the GPA recommendation. Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - October 3, 2011 Mr. Bertrand stated issues such as incineration, toxicology, environmental chemistry, biology, waste management policies, construction, commissioning, and contracts with waste haulers are incredibly complicated and he wished the best of luck to all the appointees in keeping up with the required reading of reports, policy papers and background studies and in attending meetings to follow-up on recommendations. Mr. Bertrand stated his delegation concerns the impacts of incineration on residents and the municipality and on Council’s responsibility to protect their health, financial interests and quality of life. Mr. Bertrand discussed the meaning of accountability stating part of accountability is transparency of decision-making. He questioned what selection criteria was used to choose the appointees to the Committee indicating that it is Council’s responsibility to ensure that the Committee is seen as legitimate, representative and effective. Mr. Bertrand urged Members of Council to make public their decision-making criteria this evening. Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Item #9 of Report #1 - Appointments to Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee. Ms. Gasser stated she has several concerns regarding the advertising and member selection process including conflicting wording and instructions in the Clarington and Durham Region advertisements, the improper disqualification of at least one applicant, possibly more, ruled as late submissions, and the lack of information regarding the criteria used and weighting to select and evaluate appointees. Ms. Gasser stated that Clarington and Durham residents deserve to have the best qualified individuals appointed to the Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee and that their health and welfare may well depend on having independent and qualified citizens identifying the issues and recommending solutions to very complex problems. Ms. Gasser stated that, with all due respect, she feels more qualified individuals may have been overlooked. Ms. Gasser expressed concern that the Clarington advertisement failed to provide a link to the Terms of Reference which sets out the Committee mandate and scope of activities and questioned whether Council had taken this into account when selecting members. She also expressed concern that none of the four appointees were on record as having submitted comments to the Ministry of the Environment during the initial comment period and that Wendy Bracken, Clarington’s most knowledgeable resident, as well as other qualified candidates with important skills were passed over. Ms. Gasser suggested that Council refer Report CLD-025-11 back to staff to determine and correct the information to rectify the list to reinstate for consideration any candidates that may have been improperly disqualified or incorrectly described as late applicants, that Council provide the public with a clear description of the criteria used to evaluate applicants and to list the relevant skills and criteria, and make their decision based on those. Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - October 3, 2011 Resolution #C-431-11 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held September 19, 2011, be approved. “CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING” Councillor Neal indicated that he had stated a declaration of pecuniary interest at the meeting of September 19, 2011 regarding Item #28 of Report #1. The foregoing Resolution #C-431-11 was then put to a vote and CARRIED. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-432-11 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of Correspondence Item I – 5. “CARRIED” I - 1 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee dated June 14, 2011. I - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated September 13, 2011. I - 3 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated September 20, 2011. I - 4 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Board dated June 2011. I - 6 Lucie Papineau Pugliese, Secretary General, Telecommunications Alliance, advising that starting March 25, 2013, two new area codes will be introduced in the Greater Toronto area – the 437 area code will be added to the 416/647 codes and the 365 area code will be introduced in the region served by 905/289 area codes; indicating the introduction of the new area codes will create millions of new phone numbers and will only be assigned to customers for additional services on an as needed basis, will coexist with the current ones and will cover the same geographic area, and will not affect local calling areas in any way. Further information is available online at www.newareacodes.ca. Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - October 3, 2011 I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on September 21, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Quarterly Report on Planning Activities: “a) THAT Report #2011-P-66 of the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Report #2011-P-66 be forwarded to all Durham Area Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service, and Durham Emergency Medical Services for information.” I - 5 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding copies of the following documents, in accordance with the Notice of Approval to Proceed with the Undertaking regarding the Amended Environmental Assessment for Durham and York Residual Waste Study, Condition 3, Public Record:  Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated September 15, 2011, with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Noise Monitoring and Reporting Plan (Environmental Assessment Condition 19)  September 15, 2011 Durham-York Energy Centre Noise Monitoring and Reporting Plan (September 2011)  September 15, 2011 Noise Monitoring and Reporting Plan Comment and Response Table  Letter to the Ministry of the Environment Dated September 15, 2011, with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Plan (Environmental Assessment Condition 20)  September 15, 2011 Durham-York Energy Centre Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Plan  September 15, 2011 Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Plan Comment and Response Table  Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated September 23, 2011, with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of Draft Compliance Monitoring Program (Environmental Assessment Condition 4)  September 23, 2011 Durham-York Energy Centre Draft Compliance Monitoring Program  Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated September 23, 2011, with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Soil Testing Plan; and  September 23, 2011 Durham-York Energy Centre Soil Testing Plan. The documents are also available on the EFW project website at http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/project/efw-committee.htm. Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - October 3, 2011 Resolution #C-433-11 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Correspondence Item I – 5 from Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to the Durham/York Energy From Waste Project be referred to staff to respond to the following questions: a) Will ICI Waste be accepted or not? b) Will the Monitoring Program Records be public records and be available to staff or Members of Council? c) Is there a prescribed limit for PM2.5 and PM2.10 contaminants? “CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:” Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent Pecuniary Interest Councillor Traill √ Councillor Woo √ Councillor Hooper √ Councillor Neal √ Councillor Novak √ Councillor Partner √ Mayor Foster √ CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Correspondence Item D – 9 was received as a Hand-out. Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 4 as he owns property in the downtown core and left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter. D - 4 Edgar Lucas, Chairman, Board of Management, Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting that funds be made available either through funds held in escrow by the Municipality or an interest-free loan over a five-year period to cover the cost of purchasing 35 pole mounted snowflakes, plus the cost of mounting and maintenance in the amount of $28,007.05; and, indicating that six weeks is required for the manufacture of the snowflake lighting which will necessitate the order to be th placed and funds received by September 30 so that the decorations can be in place for the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade. Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - October 3, 2011 Resolution #C-434-11 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the request from Edgar Lucas, Chairman, Board of Management, Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre for funds to cover the cost of purchasing 35 pole mounted snowflakes, plus the cost of mounting and maintenance in the amount of $28,007.05 be approved; and that the funds be withdrawn from the Bowmanville BIA reserve fund. “CARRIED” Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting. Resolution #C-435-11 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Correspondence Items D - 2 to D - 6, and Hand-out Correspondence Item D 9, be approved as per the Agenda. “CARRIED” D - 2 Kevin Coulter, Environmental Planner, Morrison Hershfield, advising his firm has been retained by Brennan Paving and Construction Limited to complete the design and environmental assessment for the replacement of the Highway 401 Overhead Sign Support Structure signifying Highways 35 and 115; indicating that due to high traffic volumes on Highway 401, the sign replacement must be completed at night; highlighting the scope of construction activities; and, requesting an exemption to the Noise By-law to complete the work. It is anticipated the work will commence in the Spring 2012 and will require lane closures over a series of nights and a full highway closure to install the new sign structure. (Exemption to the Municipality’s Noise By- law approved for the timeframe required for replacement of the Highway 401 Overhead Sign Support Structure) D - 3 Alan Cornthwaite, Recording Secretary, Bowmanville and District Navy League, requesting permission to hold tag days on April 20, 21 and 22 and September 28, 29 and 30, 2012, to raise funds in support of the Sea Cadet Program and to provide an opportunity to exhibit the cadets to the community. (Sea Cadet tag days approved for April 20, 21 and 22 and September 28, 29 and 30, 2012) Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - October 3, 2011 D - 5 Janice Parish, Royal Service Real Estate Inc., advising that on Saturday, November 19, 2011, Royal Service Real Estate Services Inc. is sponsoring rd the 3 Annual Fund Raiser for the East Clarington Food Bank at the Newcastle Town Hall, involving a silent auction, door prizes, cash bar with live music and dancing with all proceeds going to the East Clarington Food Bank just in time to give them the kind of support they need prior to the Christmas season. Last year they raised $4400 plus 333 pounds of canned and dry goods; their goal this year is $5000 and 400 pounds of food. In order for the LLBO to approve their Special Occasion Permit, she is requesting Council designate their event as a “Municipal Community Event”. rd (3 Annual Fund Raiser for the East Clarington Food Bank designated as a Municipal Community Event) D - 6 Meredith Cochrane, Executive Director, EcoSpark, formerly Citizens’ Environment Watch and Debbe Crandall, Executive Director, STORM Coalition, advising that in 2015, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) will be reviewed; indicating that Monitoring the Moraine, is a partnership between EcoSpark and STORM Coalition that is building a movement of engaged and informed communities to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine and has launched the “Moraine for 2015” Campaign, a campaign symbolizing the collective efforts of citizens, groups and communities coming together to pledge their commitment to the Oak Ridges Moraine, forwarding information packages regarding both the “Moraine for 2015” Campaign and the “Moraine Can’t Wait” Campaign, representing concerns that Moraine communities continue to have about the future of the landscape; and, hoping that Clarington will be an active part of these campaigns through meaningful dialogue with local residents and Moraine-focused organizations. (THAT a copy of the Moraine for 2016 and the Moraine Can’t Wait materials and pledge form be provided to each member of Council for consideration; that a copy be forwarded to the Planning Services Department and the Engineering Services Department; and, that Ecospark and Save the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM) be advised of Council’s actions) Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - October 3, 2011 D - 9 Matthew Kopczinski, Project Coordinator, AECON, requesting an exemption to Noise By-law 2007-71 until the end of December 2011 to allow construction operations to occur during the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday and 11:00 p.m. Saturday to 10:00 a.m. Sunday for MTO Contract 2011-4000 Highway 115, 1 km East of Highway 35 to Airport Road Interchange; advising the contract incorporates diamond grinding the existing concrete pavement as well as placing new asphalt on mainline Highway 115 to improve road conditions and vehicle traction; and, indicating the extended working hours will ensure Aecon can complete the project on-time and mitigate any loss time that may be encountered due to unfavourable weather conditions. (Request for exemption to Noise By-law 2007-71 approved until the end of December 2011) D - 1 John Witheridge, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board, advising that the representative from Ward 2 has missed three consecutive meetings without regrets; and, requesting that the position be filled in accordance with Board Policy 3.5.1. Resolution #C-436-11 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. “CARRIED” The meeting resumed in open session at 8:10 p.m. The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed. Resolution #C-437-11 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Grant Humes be appointed to the Clarington Museum and Archives Board to represent Ward 2. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - October 3, 2011 D - 7 Ted Galinis, General Manger, Durham Region Transit, advising Council that on September 7, 2011, the Transit Executive Committee adopted the following resolution pertaining to a national public transit strategy: “a) THAT Ms. Olivia Chow’s private member’s bill calling on the Federal Government to establish a national public transit strategy be endorsed by the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee; b) THAT Durham Region MPs be so advised; and, c) THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Area Municipalities in Durham Region for their endorsement.” Resolution #C-438-11 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the resolution from the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee with respect to a national public transit strategy be endorsed. “CARRIED” D - 8 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to Chris Alexander, MP Ajax-Pickering advising that on September 19, 2011, the City of Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to banning shark fins in Pickering: “WHEREAS sharks are being slaughtered world-wide at a rate of over 70 million per year; with experts agreeing that sharks could be extinct within 10 to 20 years at the current rate of slaughter; AND WHEREAS shark finning is a wasteful, inhumane practice that involves cutting off a shark’s fins and then tossing the still-alive shark back overboard to drown, bleed to death, or be eaten alive by other aquatic animals; AND WHEREAS fins have no significant nutritional value and are considered unhealthy for human consumption due to the accumulation of high levels of mercury and toxins in fins and flesh; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City of Pickering staff investigate and report back to Council regarding the matter of banning the sale, possession and consumption of shark fins and related products; THAT the City of Pickering request that the governments of Ontario and Canada enact legislation to ban the possession, sale and consumption of shark fins and related products; and Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - October 3, 2011 THAT this motion be distributed to Chris Alexander, MP, Corneliu Chisu, MP, Joe Dickson, MPP, Wayne Arthurs, MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Durham municipalities.” Resolution #C-439-11 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the resolution from the City of Pickering, with respect to banning the possession, sale and consumption of shark fins and related products, be endorsed. “CARRIED” COMMITTEE REPORT(S) Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report September 26, 2011. Resolution #C-440-11 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 26, 2011 be approved, with the exception of Items #1(d), #5, #9, #10 and #14. “CARRIED” Item #1(d) Resolution #C-441-11 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Report FND-109-11 be received for information; and THAT staff provide a further report detailing road expenditures undertaken in the last ten years for both reconstruction and maintenance. “CARRIED” Item #5 Resolution #C-442-11 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Staff prepare a report regarding the possibility of holding Public Meetings during the evening and at locations in close proximity to affected residents; and Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - October 3, 2011 THAT the report include the possibility of altering the order of the agenda at General Purpose and Administration to hear delegations before presentations. “CARRIED” Item #9 Resolution #C-443-11 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Report CLD-025-11 be received for information. “MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE”: Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent Pecuniary Interest Councillor Traill √ Councillor Woo √ Councillor Hooper √ Councillor Neal √ Councillor Novak √ Councillor Partner √ Mayor Foster √ Resolution #C-444-11 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report CLD-025-11 be received; THAT the following four people be appointed to the Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee:  Marven Whidden  Kathy Coupland  Michelle Speelman Viney  Sophia Wouters; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-025-11 be advised of Council’s decision. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - October 3, 2011 Item #10 Resolution #C-445-11 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT Report CLD-026-11 be received; THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-026-11 be approved with the exception of Sections 8.2(f) and 9.2(c); and THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-026-11 be advised of Council’s decision. “MOTION LOST” Resolution #C-446-11 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report CLD-026-11 be received; THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-026-11 be approved; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-026-11 be advised of Council’s decision. “CARRIED” Item #14 Resolution #C-447-11 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Community Services Department advise the Newcastle Arena Board and the Orono Arena Board, and other appropriate Boards of Council of municipal wide events, such as ‘Customer Service Week’, such that they may, at their will, have the opportunity to participate in these events. “CARRIED” STAFF REPORT(S) There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda. Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - October 3, 2011 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda. BY-LAWS Resolution #C-448-11 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-091 to 2011-093 2011-091 Being a by-law to prohibit the excessive barricading or fortification of land within the Municipality of Clarington 2011-092 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2375 from Part Lot Control 2011-093 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2361 from Part Lot Control; and THAT the said by-laws be approved. “CARRIED” PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Neal stated that he had visited the Westlake Subdivision on Friday and that he feels there are legitimate concerns regarding drainage ditches not working well. He questioned if there is further on-going work that should be undertaken to address the concerns. The Director of Engineering Services stated that the subdivision is one that the Operations Department monitors as part of the Road Monitoring Program and provides a level of service that has been in place for years. He stated that it is staff’s opinion that the level of service is reasonable and that some cleaning out of ditches is required on an annual basis. The Operations Department monitors the road network and responds to erosion problems in a timely manner. Councillor Neal expressed appreciation to those people who put their names forward for appointment to the Energy From Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee especially Kerry Meydam, Wendy Bracken, Louis Bertrand and Tracey Ali. Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - October 3, 2011 Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from voting on the Confirming By-law and left the meeting. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-449-11 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-094, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of October, 2011; and THAT the said by-law be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-450-11 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:06 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYO;/ CLERK