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That the Municipality of Lambton Shores enter into an agreement
with Cope Construction & Contracting to complete the proposed
2012 capital asphalt program for the tendered amount of
$194,019.31 inclusive of HST; and further
That By-law 65-2012 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the
associated contract agreement be approved. Carried
8.8 D.C.S. Report No. 49-2012 – Re: Sercombe Drain & Curts Drain Cost Overruns
Council reviewed that rational behind lowering two watermains, one being at four
drainage crossings on Gordon Road south of Thedford and the other being west of
Arkona on Townsend line to accommodate the drainage ditches. It was noted that
proposed works to the Sercombe Drain and Curts Drain would directly conflict with the
existing watermain pipes and in order to meet the MOE separation standards, the line
needed to be moved, and as this cost was not in the original tender, it was
recommended that these cost be funded from the water reserves.
12-0618-21 Moved by: Councillor Russell
Seconded by: Councillor Bonesteel
That Council authorise the Treasurer to fund the $19,496.27 of
additional costs of the Sercombe Drain improvement from the water
reserves; and further
That Council authorise the Treasurer to fund the $9580.90 of
additional costs of the Curts Drain improvement from the water
reserves.
Carried
Finance & Administration
8.9 TR Report No. 40-2012 – Re: By-law 74 of 2007 Amendment and Water
Operational Fees
At the May 22, 2012 meeting, Council approved a change to By-law 74-2007 regarding
the way the Municipality processes water meter testing. The previous policy was for the
customer to provide a deposit in advance of the work being completed; however,
Council approved an “acknowledgement of charges form” instead of prior payments.
The form would be a legal agreement that would allow the fees added to the utility
account after the test is done if the meter was found to be operating properly, and it was
noted that there wouldn’t be a charge to the customer if the meter is found to be at fault.
In addition the Treasurer asked that Council approve an amendment to the fees for
water repairs and services so that they would be flexible with the market pricing to
ensure full cost recovery.
12-0618-22 Moved by: Councillor Illman
Seconded by: Councillor Cook
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