MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PROTECTION TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE HELD ON JANUARY 22, 2008

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:         Chairperson Abby Wigger, and Committee Members, Michael Regan, Peter Kooistra, Jeremy Solmes and Marian Bastedo

 

ALSO PRESENT:                  Kevin Heath, Clerk-Administrator (Acting)

                                                Kevin Schooler, Fire Chief

                                                Steve Coffey, John Parker, and Vince Brennan, Stirling Curling Club Representatives

                                                                                                                                               

The meeting was called to order by the Chair.

 

DELEGATION

 

Steve Coffey, John Parker, and Vince Brennan Stirling Curling Club attended to review proposed amendments to agreement between the Arena Board, Stirling Curling Club and the Township of Stirling-Rawdon.

 

 

FIRE CHIEF’S  REPORT

 

MOTION #1

 

Moved by Peter Kooistra

Seconded by Marian Bastedo

“The Committee recommends that the Fire Chief’s report be accepted as presented.”

 

MOTION #2

 

Moved by Jeremy Solmes

Seconded by Michael Regan

“The Committee recommends that the letter of resignation from Bruce Farquhar from the position of Training Officer, South Hall be accepted with regret.”

 

MOTION #3

 

Moved by Jeremy Solmes

Seconded by Peter Kooistra

“The Committee recommends that the Draft Respiratory Protection Program be approved.”

 

MOTION #4

 

Moved by Peter Kooistra

Seconded by Jeremy Solmes

“The Committee recommends that Gerry Nobes be given approval to attend the Trainer Facilitator course in Norwood, January 19th, 26th, and 30th, 2008.”

 

MOTION #5

 

Moved by Jeremy Solmes

Seconded by Michael Regan

“The Committee recommends that Rick Caddick be given approval to attend the ‘Public Fire and Life Safety Educator’ training at the Ontario Fire College January 29 through February 1, 2008.”

 

MOTION #6

 

Moved by Peter Kooistra

Seconded by Michael Regan

“The Committee recommends that Kevin Schooler, Fire Chief be given approval to attend the ‘Company Officers 202 – Practical Communication & Supervision’ course at the Ontario Fire College, February 20 through 22, 2008.”

 

MOTION #7

 

Moved by Michael Regan

Seconded by Peter Kooistra

“The Committee recommends that Stirling-Rawdon Fire Department be given approval to host the course entitled ‘Introduction to Incident Management’ in April.”

 

The Fire Chief advised of a Mutual Aid meeting being held February 6, 2008 at the South Fire Hall at 8 p.m.  He invited all Council Members to attend.

 

NEW BUSINESS / CORRESPONDENCE

 

MOTION #8

 

Moved by Michael Regan

Seconded by Peter Kooistra

“The Committee recommends that the Notes from the Municipal Building Committee meeting held on January 8, 2008 be received and filed.”

 

MOTION #9

 

Moved by Jeremy Solmes

Seconded by Marian Bastedo

“The Committee acknowledges receipt of a Final Draft Report dated January 4, 2008 from Rebanks Pepper Littlewood Architects Inc. entitled Township of Stirling-Rawdon Police, Fire & Municipal Offices Needs Assessment Study & Accommodation Strategies

 

and further recommends that the same be received as information.”

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Municipal Building Accommodation

 

The Clerk advised that he had been in contact with Rebanks Pepper Littlewood Architects Inc. and that for no extra charge they will determine the size of building that would be viable to construct on the current Police, Fire, and Public Works property if the Police / Fire building was to be demolished.

 

MOTION #10

 

Moved by Marian Bastedo

Seconded by Peter Kooistra

“The Committee recommends that the Fire Chief be instructed to determine the work required to retrofit the current Public Works facility to accommodate the Fire Department

 

and further that the Public Works Manager be instructed to determine the work required to retrofit the former MTO building to accommodate the Public Works Department

 

and further that two quotes be acquired for the determined work for information purposes and possible grant application.”

 

MOTION #11

 

Moved by Michael Regan

Seconded by Peter Kooistra

“The Committee recommends that the February meeting of the Protection to Persons and Property and the Finance and Personnel Committees be held on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 starting at 9 a.m.

 

and further that Council be held on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 at 7 p.m. due to the new Family Day statutory holiday.”

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

MOTION #12

 

Moved by Michael Regan

Seconded by Peter Kooistra

“The Committee recommends that the proposed policy prohibiting the keeping of exotic animals be referred to Council for approval by by-law.”

 

MOTION #13

 

Moved by Peter Kooistra

Seconded by Marian Bastedo

“The Committee recommends that the Township’s website maintain Council and Committee minutes of the most current three months.”

 

MOTION #14

 

Moved by Peter Kooistra

Seconded by Marian Bastedo

“The Committee recommends that the Clerk be instructed to write to the resident at 405 West Front Street with respect to the keeping of livestock in a residential zone.”

 

MOTION #15

 

Moved by Peter Kooistra

Seconded by Jeremy Solmes

“The Committee recommends that the Clerk be instructed to write to the resident at 138 Belleville Road with respect to the operation of a Sears outlet in a residential zone.”

 

MOTION #16

 

Moved by Jeremy Solmes

Seconded by Marian Bastedo

“The Committee recommends that the Clerk be instructed to write to the owner of 40 Mill Street with respect to the permitted uses in a Commercial zone.”

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting was adjourned by the Chair.