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AGENDA

Township of North Dundas

636 St. Lawrence Street Winchester ON

Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:00 PM

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1. Call Meeting to Order by Resolution

2. Adoption of Agenda

a) Additions, Deletions or Amendments

All matters listed under Consent Agenda, are considered to

be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Should a

Council member wish an alternative action from the

proposed recommendation, the Council member shall

request that this matter be moved to the appropriate section

at this time.

3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

4. Adoption of Minutes

a) Regular Meeting - April 11, 2017 4 - 10

5. Delegations

a) OPP Report - Constable Jim Blanchette

6. Action Requests

a) Finance

b) Economic Development and Communications

c) Public Works

i. Municipal Drainage Works 11 - 13

ii. Full Time Operator/Laborer Position 14

iii. One year Contract Laborer and Equipment Operator 15

d) Waste Management

e) Planning, Building and By-law Enforcement

f) Recreation and Culture

g) Fire

h) CAO

i) Clerk

i. Winchester Ribfest Designation 16

ii. Ribfest Street Closure 17 - 19

7. Tenders and Quotations

a) Vegetation Management Program 20 - 21

b) Chesterville Public Pool House Flooring 22

c) Maintenance Gravel and Winter Grit 23 - 24

d) Removal and Reinstatement of Sidewalks 25 - 26

e) Surface Treatment 2017 27 - 28

8. By-laws

9. Consent Agenda

a) Accounts

Action Recommended:

That Council receive and file for information purposes.

b) Department Activity Update

Action Recommended:

That Council receive and file for information purposes.

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10. Boards and Committees

11. Key Information

a) Public Works - Sidewalks Spraying and Weed Trimming 30

12. Motions and Notices of Motions

13. Petitions

14. Council Comments and Concerns

15. Unfinished Business

16. Closed Session

17. Open Session

18. Ratification By-law

a) By-law No. 2017-14 31

19. Adjournment by Resolution

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH DUNDAS

MINUTES

A meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas was held

in Council Chambers in Winchester Village on April 11, 2017 with Mayor Duncan in the

Chair.

ROLL CALL: Mayor: Eric Duncan

Deputy Mayor: Gerry Boyce

Councillors: Allan Armstrong, Tony Fraser, John Thompson

CAO: Angela Rutley

Treasurer: John Gareau

Economic Development & Communications Officer: Stephen Mann

Director of Waste Management: Doug Froats

Director of Planning, Building & Enforcement: Calvin Pol

Director of Recreation and Culture: Meaghan Meerburg

Clerk: Jo-Anne McCaslin

1. Call Meeting to Order by Resolution

Resolution No. 01 Moved by Councillor Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor Thompson

THAT the meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North

Dundas be hereby called to order at 7:00 p.m.

CARRIED

2. Adoption of Agenda

Resolution No. 02 Moved by Councillor Thompson

Seconded by Councillor Armstrong

THAT Council approve the agenda.

CARRIED

3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof - Nil

4. Adoption of Minutes

Regular Meeting - March 28. 2017



THAT the minutes of the Regular meeting, including the In Camera minutes, of the

Council of the Township of North Dundas, held March 28, 2017 be adopted as

circulated.

CARRIED

5. Delegations

Dundas Federation of Agriculture - Steven Byvelds. President

Re: Potential Agricultural Burn Ban:

President Byvelds addressed Council regarding the potential agricultural burn

ban and presented views and possible solutions on behalf of the Dundas

Federation of Agriculture for Council consideration. Mayor Duncan advised

Council will discuss this issue at the May 9th meeting.



THAT Council acknowledges the presentation provided by Steven Byvelds,

President of the Dundas Federation of Agriculture relating to a potential

agricultural burn ban in North Dundas.

CARRIED

6. Action Requests

a) Finance - Following Auditors Presentation.

b) Economic Development and Communications

c) Public Works

i) Lead Hand Position



THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas approve the

recommendation of the Director of Public Works to award the position of

Public Works Department Lead Hand to Barry Giberson at pay Grade #4

Level #2, effective April 3, 2017.

CARRIED

d) Waste Management

i) Groundwater Monitoring



THAT Council authorize and accept the quotation dated March 23, 2017 to

extend the contract for Ground Water Monitoring as submitted by Golder

Associates for the services at the two Township of North Dundas Landfill

Sites, for one year commencing, January 1, 2017 in the amount of

$55,000.00 plus applicable taxes including contingency costs associated with

the establishment of an additional background surface water station.

CARRIED

e) Planning Building and Bylaw Enforcement

i) By-law Enforcement Employment Contract



THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Office to enter

into a contact of employment with Brent Mattice for Municipal By-law

Enforcement Services within the Municipality as per the terms of employment

dated April 11, 2017.

CARRIED

f) Recreation and Culture

i) 2017 Summer Staff Hires



THAT Council approve the recommendations of the Director of Recreation &

Culture and the Director of Public Works and authorize the hiring of the

following individuals (as per the attached list) to work for the Township of

North Dundas as summer employees for the 2017 season. (Pay in

accordance with the Part Time Salary Wage System plus 4% Vacation Pay)

CARRIED

ii) April 1 Community Grants



THAT Council approve the following recipients to be awarded $400

Community Grants for the April 1st submission deadline: Mountain Township

Agricultural Society.

CARRIED

iii) Telus Ride For Dad

Resolution No. 10 Moved by Councillor Fraser

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Boyce

THAT Council authorize the $40 rental fee of the Joel Steele Community Hall

be waived, in support of the Telus Ride For Dad event, which will take place

on Saturday, June 3, 2017.

CARRIED

iv) Facility Operator Summer Schedule

Resolution No. 11 Moved by Deputy Mayor Boyce

Seconded by Councillor Fraser

THAT Council authorize the Director of Recreation & Culture to commence

the summer Facility Operator shift schedule when she deems it appropriate in

the month of May.

CARRIED

g) CAO

i) Canada150 Beautification Grant



That Council approve the Canada150 Beautification Grant in celebration of

Canada’s 150th birthday and approve the related policy #66-2017.

CARRIED

Councillors Armstrong and Thompson agreed to sit on the Review

Committee.

ii) Municipal Access Policy



That Policy #67-2017, being a policy to establish procedures for Municipal

Office Access that will protect employees and guests, be adopted as

presented this 11th day of April, 2017.

CARRIED

h) Clerk

Art on the Waterfront - Temporary Street Closures



That Council authorize the temporary closure of portions of Chesterville Main

Street, Water Street and Mill Street on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June

4th from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to facilitate Art on the Waterfront festivities.

CARRIED

i) Finance

BDO Canada LLP Annik Blanchard CPA - Presentation of Draft 2016

Financial Statements:

Annik Blanchard presented the draft Financial Statements for the year 2016

to Council for review and comment. Ms. Blanchard reported the Township is

in good financial position.

i) Adoption of Reserves and Reserve Funds Activity 2016



THAT Council approve the activity through the various reserves and reserve

funds as detailed in Appendix # 1 attached, for the fiscal year ending

December 31 2016.

CARRIED

ii) Fiscal 2016 Audited Financial Statements



THAT Council receive the 2016 Audited Financial Statements as presented

by our audit firm BDO Canada, LLP.

CARRIED

iii) Budget Amendment



THAT Council approve the budget amendment for the allocation of the 2016

surplus in the amount of $307,384.79 as detailed in Appendix # 1 attached.

CARRIED

7. Tenders and Quotations - Nil

8. By-laws

a) Bylaw No. 2017-15 Alternative Voting Method



THAT By-law No. 2017-15, being a By-law to approve the use of the

Internet/Telephone alternative voting method for the 2018 Municipal Election

being held on Monday, October 22, 2018 be read and passed in Open Council

this 11th day April, 2017.

CARRIED

b) Bylaw No. 2017- 01 Officers and Committees Updates



THAT Council authorize and direct that By-law 2017- 01, being a by-law for the

Appointment of Officers, Agents, Staff, Committees of Council and Recreation

Associations be amended as presented this 11th day of April, 2017.

CARRIED

9. Consent Agenda



THAT Council authorize payment of accounts as per the attached Council Report

dated April 6, 2017, Batch 82 to 90 in the amount of $491,659.01; and

THAT all other items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved as

recommended.

CARRIED

10. Boards and Committees

County Council:

Mayor Duncan advised a County Tour took place on April 10th.

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority:


Seconded Councillor Fraser

THAT Council receive and file the minutes of the Rideau Valley Conservation Board

meeting dated February 23, 2017.

CARRIED.

Deputy Mayor Boyce advised he now sits on the South Nation Conservation

Communications Committee.

11. Key Information

a) SDG Regional Tourism:

Director of Economic Development & Communications Mann provided information

regarding The Cornwall & Counties Tourism Guide, SDG Tourism Grants and SDG

Tourism Information Signs. He also updated Council on the upcoming Hill 70 100

Anniversary celebrations taking place in Mountain on August 24, 2017.

b) Mountain Hall Vacant Property:

Director of Recreation & Culture Meerburg provided information relating to the

current listing price of the above noted property. Council agreed with the opinion of

the Realtor to lower the listing price to $29,900.00

c) Winchester Ball Diamonds:

Director of Recreation & Culture Meerburg informed Council of a request for an

additional portable toilet at the Winchester Ball Diamond. Council agreed to the

request.

12. Motions and Notices of Motions - Nil

13. Petitions - Nil

14. Council Comments and Concerns - Nil

15. Unfinished Business - Nil

16. Closed Session



THAT Council proceed in Camera at 8:07 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The

Municipal Act S.O. 2001

(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local

board employees; Finance Department.

CARRIED

17. Open Session



THAT Council move to Open Session at 8:18 p.m.

CARRIED



THAT Council authorizes Staff to follow through on matters as discussed in Closed

Session.

CARRIED

18. Ratification By-law



THAT By-law No. 2017-16 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by

resolution, be read and passed in Open Council, signed and sealed this 11th day

of April, 2017.

CARRIED

19. Adjournment by Resolution



THAT Council adjourn at 8:19 p.m. to the call of the chair.

CARRIED

______________________ ____________________

Mayor Clerk

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ACTION REQUEST – Public Works

To: Date of Meeting: Subject:

Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Municipal Drainage Works

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas authorize hiring M.A. Ford & Associates Inc. to prepare reports for the modifications and/or improvements of the Ball Young Municipal Drain and the Kittle Creek Municipal Drain in accordance with Section 78 of the Drainage Act RSO 1990. BACKGROUND: The Township of North Dundas has received two requests for modifications and/or improvements for Ball Young Municipal Drain and the Kittle Creek Municipal Drain. In order to proceed with the requests for drainage works, Council must appoint an Engineer to prepare the necessary reports. OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Approve the Recommendation. Updated Reports are required for each municipal drain prior to modifications and improvements of the drainage works.

2. Do not approve the Recommendation. This option is not recommended.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: All costs of construction and Engineering fees will be paid for by the Landowners. OTHERS CONSULTED: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Signed letters from the landowners involved acknowledging full payment of drainage works. PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

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Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Public Works Full Time Operator/Laborer Position

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works to award the position of Public Works Department Full Time Operator/Laborer to John Perry at pay Grade #2 Level #2 BACKGROUND: We received 23 applications for the full time Operator/Laborer position. 11 applicants were from outside the Township and 12 were from the Township. After reviewing all applications 4 applicants were chosen for an interview. 3 of the applicants are currently employed by the Township under contract or part-time. OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Approve the Recommendation. Award the full time Operator/Labourer Position to John Perry at pay Grade #2 Level #2. This option is recommended.

2. Do not approve the Recommendation. This option is not recommended. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: This salary was included in the 2017 budget. OTHERS CONSULTED: Mary Lynn Plummer Meaghan Meerburg John Oswald ATTACHMENTS: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

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Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 One year Contract Laborer and Equipment Operator

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas authorize the Director of Public Works to hire Dave Kirk for the contract position of Laborer/Equipment Operator for the period of one (1) year beginning May 1st, 2017 at the Township salary wage system Grade 2 Level 1. BACKGROUND: This candidate was chosen from the four candidates that were interviewed for the full time position. Dave has been working for the Township as an on call plow operator for the winter period. Since Barry Giberson was promoted to the lead hand position, this left us short one man. Dave Kirk has been filling this position on call when needed. He also has experience operating an excavator, therefore minimal training is required. OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Approve the Recommendation. Authorize the Director of Public Works to hire Dave Kirk has a Laborer/Equipment Operator for a one year contract beginning in May 1st, 2017.This option is recommended.

2. Do not approve the Recommendation. This option is not recommended. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: Sufficient funds were included in the 2017 budget for the remainder of this year. OTHERS CONSULTED: CAO John Oswald PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

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ACTION REQUEST – Clerk


Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Winchester Ribfest Designation

RECOMMENDATION: That Council designate “Winchester Ribfest” hosted by the Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee scheduled for Friday June 16, 2017 as a “Public Event of Municipal Significance”. BACKGROUND: Ribfest Celebrations have been taking place in Winchester for the past seven years. Events of municipal significance must be designated as such by a resolution of municipal council. The resolution must be included with the Special Occasion Permit application. OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Approve the designation. Recommended. Designating “Winchester Ribfest” as a Public Event of Municipal Significance

conveys endorsement and support to the event organizers and volunteers.

2. Do not approve designation. Not Recommended.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: There are no financial implications associated with the designation. OTHERS CONSULTED: ATTACHMENTS: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

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ACTION REQUEST – Clerk


Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Ribfest Street Closure

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council seek permission from the United Counties of SDG to close a portion of County Rd 38 (St. Lawrence Street) from the corner of Winchester Main south to Caleb Street to vehicular traffic between the hours of 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 to facilitate Ribfest Celebrations. BACKGROUND: Ribfest is an annual event hosted by the Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 16th at Sweet Corner Park. In the event of rain, Ribfest will be moved to the Joel Steele Community Centre. OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Approve the request to the United Counties of SDG. Recommended. The temporary closure enables the Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee to hold this annual event in the downtown corridor of Winchester at Sweet Corner Park.

2. Do not approve. Not Recommended. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: OTHERS CONSULTED: Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee ATTACHMENTS: Letter from WDRC & Map PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

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ACTION REQUEST – Recreation and Culture


Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Vegetation Management Program

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas accept the tender from Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. for the Vegetation Management Program for the Recreation & Culture Department at the stipulated price of $4,950.00 plus HST, per application, with the option to renew for 2018. BACKGROUND: A tender for the Vegetation Management Program for the Public Works and Recreation & Culture Departments was advertised. Submissions were received and opened on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017. A summary of the bids received, is attached. OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Authorize that Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. be awarded the tender for the Recreation & Culture Dept., for the stipulated price of $4,950.00 plus HST, per application. Recommended.

2. Request that an alternate company be awarded the project. Not recommended. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: A vegetation management program for the Recreation & Culture Department was included in the 2017 budget. The bid submitted by Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc., is within budget allotment for the Recreation & Culture Dept. and allows for four (4) applications. OTHERS CONSULTED: CAO Facilities Manager Facilities Lead Hand ATTACHMENTS: Tender opening summary sheet PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

TENDER OPENING FOR

Vegetation Management Program - Herbicide Application

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH DUNDAS MUNICIPAL OFFICE – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017 @ 9:00 AM

COMPANY NAME 2017 RATE

(per application) PUBLIC WORKS

2018 RATE (per application) PUBLIC WORKS

2017 RATE (per application) RECREATION

2018 RATE (per application) RECREATION

Nutri-Lawn $6,428.65 $6,557.22 $21,239.60 $21,664.45

Grounds Guys/Jake’s Lawn Care Inc. $16,637.32 $17,012.67 $5,515.80 $5,653.55

Green Acre Farms $129,250.00 $ $86,300.00 $

Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. $9,900.00 $9,900.00 $4,950.00 $4,950.00

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ACTION REQUEST – Recreation and Culture


Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Chesterville Public Pool House Flooring

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas accept the tender from Young Carpets for new flooring for the Chesterville Public Pool House, at the stipulated price of $21,990.00 plus HST. BACKGROUND: A tender to lay flooring in the Chesterville Public Pool House was advertised. Submissions were received and opened on Friday, April 21st, 2017. A summary of the bids received, is as follows:

COMPANY NAME BID AMOUNT

Georgia Carpet Industries Inc. $15,760.00

Young Carpets $21,990.00 OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Award the project to Young Carpets for the stipulated price of $21,990.00 + HST. Recommended. Young Carpets installed the same flooring in the Winchester Centennial Pool House and we were very happy with the quality of the product and service.

2. Award the project to the other bidder. Not recommended. The bid submitted by Georgia Carpet Industries Inc. did not include the entire scope of work that was outlined in the tender.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: $20,000 was included in the 2017 budget for this project. The bid that was submitted by Young Carpets is $1,990.00 over the allotted budget. OTHERS CONSULTED: CAO Facilities Manager PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

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Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Maintenance Gravel and Winter Grit

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas accept the tender from A.L. Blair Construction for Construction and Maintenance Gravel and Winter Grit at the total price of $221,402.03 including HST. Product to be delivered on site. BACKGROUND:

This is an annual activity that needs to be performed in order to maintain our gravel roads and get them ready for summer maintenance and dust control application. This bid also includes construction gravel and winter grit, for winter control. This grit will be mixed with 6% salt and treated with a calcium and magnesium liquid product that helps it stick to the roads in order to be effective for the winter period. A summary of bids is as follows (Including H.S.T) Table 1: Bid Summary

Company Tender Price

A.L Blair $221,402.03

Cruickshank Construction $231,491.80

Malyon Excavation $249,436.20

Tomlinson Construction $374,303.46

As noted above the bids submitted were for application of maintenance gravel on specified Roads and the delivery of winter grit to the MTO yard at the corner of CTY Rd # 31 and CTY Rd # 43. OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Approve the Tender. This is an annual activity undertaken by the Roads Department in order to perform maintenance and construction on our gravel roads and also keep our roads safe for the winter period. This option is recommended.

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2. Do not approve the Tender: This option is not recommended.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: This is budgeted item incorporated in the 2017 budget. Staff will be monitoring tonnage to ensure that we do not go over budget. OTHERS CONSULTED: ATTACHMENTS: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

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Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Removal and Reinstatement of Sidewalks

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas accept the tender from D Squared Construction for the Removal and Reinstatement of Sidewalks at various locations throughout the Township at the total price of $79,095.48 including taxes. BACKGROUND: D Square hasn’t worked for the Township, however they did lots of work for the City of Ottawa. I checked with project managers, they all had a good recommendation. Our sidewalk budget for 2017 is $93,000.00. By accepting the lowest bid we will be able to replace more than we itemized in the tender. Staff will be looking at problem areas that have been reported by concerned residents. A summary of bids is as follows (including H.S.T.) Table 1: Bid Summary

Company Name Amount of Bid

D Squared Construction $79,095.48

Canada Paving & Construction Ltd $98,076.65

Malyon Excavating Ltd $102,845.82

DeJong Masonry $104,073.00

H&E Contracting $112,398.84

A.M.S Enterprises $116,978.05

MDS Concrete Ltd $122,287.47

LDC Precision Concrete Inc $123,846.87

Adria Concrete & Paving Ltd $136,473.21

Laurent Leblanc Ltd $169,378.81

Torus Construction Corp $180,251.48

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OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION: 1. Accept the tender. This is part of our sidewalk maintenance program.

This option is recommended.

2. Do not accept the Tender. This option is not recommended. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: This item is incorporated in the sidewalk maintenance budget for 2017. Budgeted amount for 2017 is $93,000.00, a difference of approximately $13,000 under budget. This amount can be used for repairs throughout the Township. Staff will be monitoring the work and processing payment in order to ensure that the work does not go over budget.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: OTHERS CONSULTED: ATTACHMENTS: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

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Mayor and Members of Council April 25, 2017 Surface Treatment 2017

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas accept the Tender from Duncor Enterprises Inc for Surface Treatment at the total price of $351,172.55 plus HST. BACKGROUND: Road base preparations were completed on the Armstrong Rd, Merkley Rd, Harmony Rd and French Settlement Rd in 2016. These Roads have been sitting over the winter and recent inspections (early spring) show that they are now ready for a double surface treatment with a Fog Seal. The amount allocated in the 2017 budget for Surface Treatment was $478.000.00. The lowest bid received is $351,172.55, a total saving of approximately $120,000.00. I would like to discuss the savings with Council at the May 9th, 2017 meeting A summary of bids is as follows (excluding H.S.T.) Table 1: Bid Summary

Company Name Amount of Bid

Duncor Enterprises Inc $351,172.55

Smith’s Construction Company $418,986.75

Greenwood Paving Ltd $454,418.25

OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION:

1. Approve the tender. This is part of our road surfacing program. This option is recommended.

2. Do not approve the Tender. This option is not recommended. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: Estimated 2017 budget amount for Surface Treatment was $478,000.00.00

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LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT: Surface Treatment of secondary roads reduces labour costs and wear and tear on graders. OTHERS CONSULTED: ATTACHMENTS: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & APPROVED BY:

Key Information Report Page 1 of 1

KEY INFORMATION REPORT Public Works

April 25, 2017

SUBJECT: Sidewalks Spraying and Weed Trimming

We have a total of 23.5 kms of sidewalks throughout the Township.

Tenders came in for the spraying of weeds along sidewalks, fire hydrants and Hydro poles. After discussing with the contractor the process and the chemical used for that purpose we found out that everything would need to be sprayed at least every three weeks because the product will not kill the roots of the plant only the surface. This would be very costly at approximately $6,500.00 per treatment. Also, in order for the product to work properly we would need to let the weeds grow enough that the plant could absorb the treatment.

John Oswald and I have looked at different options. We have met with a local contractor to discuss weed trimming along sidewalks and anything adjoining the sidewalk such as Hydro poles and fire hydrants. I do believe that if we could cut twice during the summer we would be sufficient. We could send out a RFP to local contractors for weed trimming along sidewalks, fire hydrants and Hydro poles in Winchester and Chesterville and in Morewood, just sidewalks and Hydro poles. Another option would be to hire two more students to create a crew with one of our full time workers to supervise and do the work ourselves. We would move one of our other students to work with the roads crew to free up the full time worker.

If we chose to go to an RFP for the three towns mentioned above. Inkerman, South Mountain, Mountain and Winchester Springs could be done by our students.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH DUNDAS

BY-LAW NO. 2017-14

Being a By-law of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution.

WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that the powers of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas, shall be exercised by By-law. AND WHEREAS in many cases, action which is taken or authorized to be taken by the Township of North Dundas does not lend itself to the passage of an individual By-law; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH DUNDAS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS; 1. That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Minutes of the In Camera Meeting held April 11, 2017 of the Council of the Township of North Dundas, are hereby adopted. 2. That the actions of the Township of North Dundas, at its meeting held on April 25, 2017 in respect of each motion, resolution and other action taken by the Township of North Dundas at its meeting are, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is required by law, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law. 3. That where no individual by-law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or by the above-mentioned minutes or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Township of North Dundas in the above-mentioned minutes, then this by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for approving and authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein and thereby or required for the exercise of any powers therein by the Township of North Dundas. 4. That the Mayor and Members of Council of the Township of North Dundas are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action of the Township of North Dundas to obtain approvals where required and except as otherwise provided, the Mayor or Clerk are hereby directed to execute all documents necessary on behalf of the Township of North Dundas. READ and passed in Open Council, signed and sealed this 25th day of April, 2017.

_____________________________ MAYOR

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CLERK

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