THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

April 8, 2008

 

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 starting at 8:05 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, Pat Hayes; staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor, Bob Miller, Municipal Planning Consultant, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.  

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the closed meeting on March 25, 2008 were approved as circulated.

The minutes of the regular meeting on March 25, 2008 were approved as circulated.

 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:  None

DELEGATIONS: 

-         Lewis Hodgson, Councillor Village of Burk’s Falls,

         - attended to request a donation for the 2008 recreation programs

        - council reviewed a report on the 2007 program including participation levels and financial information. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

-         Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues:

          -         Ministry of Transportation, Gord Stewart attended at the municipal garage and inspected for compliance with requirements to issue safety certificates

          -         inspection from John Stark, Fire Prevention Officer

          -         Bill is getting quotes for emergency lighting and switching panel for generator

          -         # 4 truck needs to be certified to be used to spread calcium

          -         Ferguson Road, south end needs construction, removal of old surface, lift and granite with calcium was discussed

          -         letter complimenting road department staff from Jack Murray was read

          -         Infrastructure Ontario notification we were unsuccessful in the MIII program

          -         Ministry of Transportation, notification of allocation of roads and bridge infrastructure funding

          -         road accounts were reviewed and approved for payment.

 -         Paul Schaefer, CBO, attended to discuss requirements for development.

          -          by-law # 8, 9 and 45, 2007 were discussed. Council reiterated their support of the by-law requiring site plan control and applicants must be advised to start that process before applying for a building permit.

                     Guidelines for applicants will be provided.

 -         Bob Miller, Municipal Planner

          -         letter dated April 4, 2008 update of the zoning maps.

          -         discussed lack of response from Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding the draft official plan.

 BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

 -         Commercial Drive Development

- Invoice dated March 19th, Russell Christie was reviewed and will be cost shared with the developer.

- site servicing agreement, comments from Derek Miller were not received for the agenda, Reeve MacPhail highlighted comments received via email.

- Tim Horton location and parking requirements and drive thru discussed, no direction given.

 -         resolution to move into closed session

-         resolution to move out of closed session

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

 -         general accounts voucher # 4-2008, in the amount of $ 350,379.22 was approved for payment by resolution.

 -         road accounts voucher # 4-2008, in the amount of $ 46,045.65 was approved for payment by resolution.

 -         landfill accounts voucher # 4-2008, in the amount of $ 17,957.12 was approved for payment by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

 -         # 18-2008, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement for Concession 2, Part Lot 10, PCL 5988 7343 S.S., 6 Brown’s Drive, Katrine Community Centre was read a first, second and third time.

 -         # 19-2008, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with other municipalities for the provision of fire prevention and public education services was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

 -         Steering Committee - minutes included, Jerry reported discussion regarding the request for a donation for the feasibility study for the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School. No support was given.

-         Tri R, Pat and Bob reported

-         Economic Development, Rod reported

CORRESPONDENCE:

 -         Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, notification of information meeting with the area Reeve’s April 23, 2008, Bob has confirmed his attendance.

 -         Town of Tecumseh, request for support of a resolution regarding infrastructure funding through the COMRIF program. A resolution in support was passed.

 -         MFOA, notification regarding upcoming PSAB webinars. A resolution authorizing the registration of Leanne and Wendy as required was passed.

 -         City of Ottawa, requesting support of a resolution regarding paying for MPAC services. A resolution in support was passed.

 -         Township of Hilliard, requesting support of a resolution regarding handgun ownership. A resolution in support was passed.

 -         City of Port Colbourne requesting support of a resolution regarding O.Reg 429/07 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. A resolution in support was passed.

 -         AMO information regarding the 2008-2009 provincial budget.

 -         OGRA, information regarding infrastructure funding recently announced.

-         AMO, information regarding the Build Canada Fund.

-         District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, spring meeting agenda, May 5, 2008.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

-         Tri Council meeting - draft agenda.

-         Staff report regarding the Ferguson/Pevensey bridge opening ceremony.

NEW BUSINESS:

-         2008 Fire Board Budget and request for transfer to fire reserve was accepted by resolution.

-         2008 proposed Landfill budget and request for transfer to landfill reserve was accepted by resolution.

-         2008 proposed Recycling budget and request for transfer to recycling reserve was accepted by resolution.

-         2008 Pitch-In budget was approved by resolution.

-         Ministry of Transportation, Pevensey/Stirling Road interchange proposed signage.

-         List of correspondence received - not on agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

-         Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed session held on March 25, 2008. Carried.

-         Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on March 25, 2008. Carried.

-         Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $3,500.00 for the 2008 Burk’s Falls Summer Recreation Program. Carried.

 -         Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, Whereas the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledge an allocation of $427,059.00 for the 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment Program as per the correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation dated March 31, 2008,

 Whereas council agree that a final summary report detailing expenditures, use of the provincial funding, and outcomes achieved shall be submitted to the ministry and the ministry may request an independent audit of the project, and

 Whereas any funds intended for the project that are not used in accordance with rehabilitation of municipal road and bridge capital investment or the terms outlined above will be returned to the ministry,

 Now therefore the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the Clerk and Reeve to execute any related documents as required. Carried.

 -         Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:00 p.m. as per Section 239 (2) (b.) (d.), of the Municipal Act. Carried.

 -         Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 10:25 p.m. Carried.

 -         Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 18-2008, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement with the Katrine Community Centre Club Inc. Carried.

 -         Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law #18-2008, be read a second time. Carried.

 -         Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That by-law #18-2008, be read a third time, signed, and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of April, 2008. Carried.

 -         Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill #19-2008, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with other municipalities for the provision of fire prevention and public education services. Carried.

 -         Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law #19-2008, be read a second time. Carried.

 -         Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law #19-2008, be read a third time, signed an the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of April, 2008. Carried.

 -         Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o’clock curfew. Carried.

 -         Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Tecumseh and request the Provincial and Federal governments enter into an agreement for the purpose of delivering Ontario’s share of the $64 million Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program (MRIF) “top-up” funding announced in February 2007 and committing the Ontario Government to contribute matching fund of $64 million as agreed to under the COMRIF agreement. Carried.

 

 -         Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of staff members to participate as needed in upcoming PSAB webinars. Carried.

 -          Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Ottawa and request the Province of Ontario pay a proportional share of MPAC costs related to education property taxes. Carried.

 -         Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of Hilliard and petition the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to continue to allow the ownership of handguns.

 -         Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Port Colborne regarding O.Reg 429/07 (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities) and call upon AMO to petition for and work with the Province of Ontario on the development and provision of a proper and fair provincial funding mechanism to assist municipalities and other provincially funded public sector organizations in complying with the provisions of O.Reg 429/07 so that the financial burden imposed by the Regulations is fairly shared by all the residents of Ontario. Carried.

 -         Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, Whereas the Federal Government announced its intention to negotiate the Building Canada Framework Agreement with the Government of Ontario; and

 Whereas the Building Canada Framework Agreement has funding components for municipalities of all sizes with $3.1 billion earmarked for Ontario’s municipal government; and

 Whereas the federal government has signed six (6) of 13 framework agreements with Canada’s other provincial and territorial governments; and

 Whereas Canada and Ontario have been holding discussions on the Building Canada Framework Agreement since late last year;

 Therefore be it resolved that the Governments of Canada and Ontario make a commitment to renewed, dedicated negotiations that will see a Building Canada Framework Agreement signed expeditiously so that Ontario’s municipal government can benefit from additional investment opportunities that a collaborative Canada-Ontario contribution agreement can bring to their significant infrastructure needs. Carried.

 -         Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the 2008 Fire Board Budget totalling $202,980.00, Armour’s share being $89,311.20. Carried.

 -         Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the transfer to a fire reserve account in the 2008 budget in the amount of $8,239.00 which represents Armour’s portion of 2007 under expenditure. Carried.

 -         Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the 2008 landfill budget totalling $149,300.00, Armour’s portion being $65,692.00. Carried.

 -         Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the 2008 Recycling budget totalling $69,700.00, Armour’s portion being $30,668.00. Carried.

 -         Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve a transfer to landfill reserve for the 2008 budget in the amount of $3,800.00 and a transfer to reserve for the 2008 budget in the amount of $16,000.00 for recycling, based on 2007 under expenditures. Carried.

 -         Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve a budget of $200.00 for the 2007 Pitch-In campaign. Carried.

 -         Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour having reviewed the letter dated March 28, 2008 from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the Pevensey/Stirling Road Interchange sign layout plan, have no objection to the plan as proposed. Carried.

 -         Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 11:42 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for April 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried.