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Minutes - May 2008

Province de Quebec
Municipalité de Bristol
May 5, 2008

The regular meeting of the Bristol Council was held on May 5, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. in the Townhall with Mayor Scott Wilson, and Crs. Stephen Forbes, Keith Smith, Colette O’Malley, Chris Young, George Pirie and Ronald Dagg present.

Council had invited Alain Langevin, Police Chief & Claudie Descôteaux, Patrol Agent for Bristol to come to a meeting. Different people from the audience asked them questions.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilson.

(08-05-89) Motion Cr. Pirie that the minutes of April 7, 2008 be adopted as presented. Cr. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-90) Motion Cr. Dagg that the minutes of a special meeting held on April 22, 2008 be adopted as presented. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-91) Motion Cr. Dagg that the agenda for the May 5th, 2008 meeting be accepted with the additions. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

The meeting was opened to the visitors present.

Brent & Robert Orr were present and inquired when the pole was going to be removed from the middle of the Ragged Chute Rd., when the paving was going to be done, and if some of the areas were going to be rechecked. They were told that the pole will be removed as soon as an agreement is reached with the landowner, and the paving tenders are going to be sent out shortly.

Dan Egan inquired if we had been approached concerning telecommunication towers in Bristol. He was informed that we had not been.

Don Reynolds was present and asked when the roads were going to be graded in Norway Bay. The Mayor will check with the foreman to see what the schedule is and why it hasn’t been done.

Ted & Ron Lance were present and inquired on the laws pertaining to forestry production.

Remo Pasteris was present and is still concerned with the hill by his property. He was informed we will try and do something this year, and this will be discussed at the road meeting.

Nora Findlay was present and asked why the office couldn’t be open for five days a week.
Also, said the phone message was too long and should be shortened. The Mayor will look into the phone message.

Michelle Belsher was present and expressed her feelings against the voting process for the road foreman.

Shirley Green thanked the men for the great job of snowplowing this winter. It was suggested to her that she send a card directly to the men. She was also concerned about the hunting season and the proximity of hunters to their homes. The Mayor & Cr. Forbes will look at the bylaws pertaining to hunting.

Peter Hanna requests an update on the subdivision plan of Gavin Maloney.

Correspondence was read and discussed.

(08-05-92) Motion Cr. Forbes that we give a donation of $ 50.00 to the Pontiac In Motion which is an organization pertaining to sports and leisure. Crd. On Division. Crs. Pirie and Young register their dissidence. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-93) Motion Cr. Young that the letter we received from the Pontiac Tennis Club requesting a donation be tabled at our 2009 budget. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-94) Motion Cr. Forbes that we rent the pier to Susan Clarke for her wedding this summer, and that the rental fee will be $ 175.00 and the damage deposit will be $ 250.00, based on her adhering to the other points. The deposit cheque will be refunded after the pier is checked, and found to be satisfactory. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-95) Motion Cr. Young that the CLD resolution be sent pertaining to the touristic information relay at the Heritage Centre, subject to the Mayor reviewing it. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-96) Motion Cr. Dagg that we write to the Ministry of Transports and inform them that the two bridges which we are requesting a grant for was instructed by their department to repair. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

A letter was received from Shirley Russell requesting the construction of the footpath leading to their beach on Lot 5-28, Range 1. The Mayor and Cr. Pirie will check into this.

Committee reports were given.

(08-05-97) Motion Cr. Dagg that we inform the owners of the lots beside the firehall that there are a few dangerous trees which are a threat to the firehall, and have them meet with Council to discuss which ones should come down . Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-98) Motion Cr. O’Malley that we join the “Recyc-Frigo” Environment program for the recycling of refrigerators and freezers. For each household appliance collected, a cheque of $ 60.00 will be sent to them, for a maximum of 2 household appliances collected in each house. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-99) Motion Cr. Forbes that we allow boat docking at the Norway Bay Pier, and that the noise bylaw must be adhered to, and that we remove the “No Docking” signs for a one season trial run and if in the summer there is a problem, then it will be looked at again. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-100) Motion Cr. Dagg that we add a second useable phone line be added to the 647-5555. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-101) Motion Cr. O’Malley that we call for tenders for the paving of the Ragged Chute Road under the following conditions:
1) Lowest or any Tender will not be accepted
2) That the tenders fall within the budget
3) Not obliged to accept the tender if the road is not previously ready
4) Price needs to be held firm for 120 days in case there is a problem with the hydro pole.
Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

The second Draft Bylaw # 281 pertaining to the zoning change was presented for adoption.

Mayor Wilson removes himself from his seat re conflict of interest.
Acting Mayor Dagg takes charge of the meeting.

(08-05-102) Motion Cr. Forbes that the Second Draft of Bylaw # 281 be adopted as presented as follows:

WHEREAS, The Municipality of Bristol received a request for a change of zoning for Zones AG 117 and AG 118, on January 28, 2008, in order to authorize the uses Class Category C4 - Commercial trade and I1 - Industrial light and manufacturing;

WHEREAS, The applicant is the owner of lots 13B-13, 13B-14, 26 and 27, Range 4, Municipality of Bristol and that they are part of a same plot of land as the roll number is 1455-48-3802;

WHEREAS, That the involved zones are AG 117 and AG 118 which allow agricultural, forestry and temporary uses only;

WHEREAS, That zones AG 117 and AG 118 include a part of the original zone 503 as identified in the former zoning Bylaw 204 which was in force since 1983 and in which the uses of the Sub-group 2.6 “Business based on motor vehicles and equipment” were allowed;

WHEREAS, That lot 13B-13 has already a use to other ends than agriculture approved by the C.P.T.A.Q. (re: file 206028 / December 3, 1993 for commercial use);

WHEREAS, That the request is to allow uses to other ends than agricultural on lots 13B-14, 26 and 27 of Range 4, Municipality of Bristol, in particular uses Class Category C4 - Commercial trade and I1 - Industrial light and manufacturing;

WHEREAS, That lots 13B-13, 13B-14, 26 and 27, Range 4, Municipality of Bristol, are in the agricultural zone, as decreed in virtue of the Law of protection of the territory and agricultural activities;

WHEREAS, That any request of authorization for ends other than agricultural must be in conformity with the municipal zoning Bylaw # 264 to be admissible;

WHEREAS, Notice of Motion has been given by Cr. Pirie at the meeting of Council held on March 3, 2008;

IT IS RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Bristol adopts the Second Draft Bylaw # 281 to modify Bylaw # 264 and decrees the following:

ARTICLE 1
The preamble of the present regulation is an integral part of the Bylaw.

ARTICLE 2
The uses of Class C4 – Commercial trade and I1 – Light industrial and manufacturing are allowed in the Zones AG 117 and AG 118 with the authorization from the Commission de la protection du territoire agricole du Québec (C.P.T.A.Q.).

ARTICLE 3
The present regulation will come into force in conformity to the Law. Crd

Mayor Wilson returns to his seat.

The access roads in Norway Bay were discussed.

(08-05-103) Motion Mayor Wilson that Cr. Forbes and the planning committee take a look at the access roads at their next meeting to see what we own, and also give us recommendations as to what is required, signs, etc. Crd. Unanimously.

Cr. Young gave notice of motion that he would at a subsequent meeting of Council introduce Draft Bylaw # 283 which is a bylaw establishing the rules and regulations concerning budgetary control.

I, Keith Emmerson, Sec’y.Treas. of the Municipality of Bristol, certify that there are credits available to pay the following expenses.

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Keith Emmerson, Sec’y.Treas.

(08-05-104) Motion Cr. Dagg that accounts totalling $ 17,471.29 be paid for the month of April. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-105) Motion Cr. Young that the financial report to April 30, 2008 be accepted as presented. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-106) Motion Cr. Forbes that we purchase three (3) picnic tables from Sortie des Bois at a cost of $ 230.00 each plus tax. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

(08-05-107) Motion Cr. Forbes that we inform Laurena Matechuk not to post her real estate signs on Council property. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

Cr. Forbes gave notice of motion that he would at a subsequent meeting of Council present a bylaw concerning docks.

(08-05-108) Motion Cr. Dagg that the meeting be closed. Crd. The Mayor abstains from voting.

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Mayor Scott Wilson Keith Emmerson, Sec’y.Treas.