| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP O F ARMOUR MINUTES April 22, 2008 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 and was opened at 9:10 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Pat Hayes; delegates, Robert Kivi, MMM Group and Raymond Hong, Ministry of Transportation; staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the closed meetings on April 8, 2008 were approved as amended. The minutes of the regular meeting on April 8, 2008 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: Robert Kivi, MMM Group and Raymond Hong, Senior Project Engineer, Ministry of Transportation, Planning and Design attended to provide an update of the status of the Highway 11 four-laning project. Robert recapped the projects currently underway and they are on schedule. The four-laning from Sundridge south to Berriedale Road will be tendered this summer. Sterling Creek/Pevensey interchange and four-laning construction will begin late 2008 or early 2009. 2011 should see all the projects in this area complete. Pevensey Road will require a fourteen day closure to facilitate the realignment and staging of this construction. The Ministry staff is unsure at this time when the closure will be required, but will attempt to not close the road during the peak season. The Ministry is requesting Council’s support by resolution for this temporary closure. The interchange at the south entrance of Burk’ s Falls is scheduled to open in October, 2008. Other issues discussed included Tower Road and problems with rocks falling, and a request for fencing on top of rock cut, and an emergency turn around between Burk’s Falls and Katrine is included in the construction plans. APPLICATIONS: Groundskeeper - One application was received from John Keizer and accepted by resolution. Raffle: - Council approved the issuance of a raffle licence to the Katrine Community Centre Club Inc. by resolution. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Commercial Drive Development The following were reviewed: - letter from Doug Christie, April 10th and April 17th - email from D. Miller, April 17th - background information regarding securities - draft wording regarding fire protection - 2nd draft, site plan agreement The consensus of council regarding security is 100% for the first $ 200,000.; plus 25% on the balance for on and off site works, based on the cost estimates of $ 675,000 plus an extra $ 30,000 to allow for the “greening” of the parking lot area. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Blue Sky GIS Project - memorandum of understanding reviewed and discussed, no decision - update from Blue Sky, February 2008 - update from Blue Sky, April and request for a resolution for the memorandum of understanding. Representatives from this project will be invited to attend a council meeting with the planner. - Site Plan Development Process - application Plan M 101, Lot 43, approved in principle by resolution - application Plan M 444 Lot 7, approved in principle by resolution. - resolution to rescind March 11, 2008 # 7. - resolution to amend Schedule A, By-law # 14-2008, policy of employment. BY-LAWS: - # 20-2008, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. - # 21-2008, being a by-law to authorize the granting of permits for use of a municipal highway by vehicles in excess of the dimensional limits or weight limits as prescribed in the Highway Traffic Act was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Fire Brd, Bob and Rod reported - Arena, Pat and Jerry reported - Library, Rod reported - Economic Development - The clerk will request Greer Galloway check Commercial Drive for drainage/ditching issues. - Bob reported Doe Lake water levels have peaked, heading down. CORRESPONDENCE: - Municipal Health & Safety Association, supervisor training scheduled for May 15 and 16, Burk’s Falls Arena, a resolution authorizing the registration of bill and Karen was passed. - Federation of Canadian Municipalities, request for membership for 2008. No support was given. - Ministry of Transportation, letter regarding maintenance of municipal infrastructure within MTO right-of -way. - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Municipal Eco Challenge Fund. - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, municipal grant program for energy efficient retrofits. NEW BUSINESS: - Katrine Community Centre Inc. list of 2008/2009 directors and proposed budgets. - staff report regarding Visa card limits, resolution authorizing an increase for two cards was passed. - Hector Levigne, Mayor Municipality of Callander, requesting support for a nomination for the Parry Sound Municipal Association representative on the FONOM Board of Directors, - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Planning Workshop, May 8th, North Bay, resolution authorizing the registration of two staff members was approved. - list of correspondence received and not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 8, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed session held on April 8, 2008 as amended. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the proposal for groundskeeping services for the 2008 season from John Keizer for a cost of $5750.00. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a raffle lottery licence for the Katrine Community Centre Club, date of draw December 31, 2008, licence fee $5.00. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the planner, Robert Miller to prepare a site plan agreement for M101, Lot 43, PCL 7263, Part 10 of 42R-7350 (Gilmore). Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the planner, Robert Miller to prepare a site plan agreement for M444 Lot 7, 32 Melody Crescent, Three Mile Lake (Luck). Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind resolution #7, passed March 11, 2008. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support consent # B029/07 and B030/07, submitted by 2055988 Ontario Inc., Part Lot 22, Concession 10 ( Lot 8, 42M-632), subject to the following conditions: - that the right-of-way be surveyed at 10.06 m (33 ft) and that it be registered on title to each property that it passes over and/or provides legal access to - site specific zoning amendments will be required, to seasonal residential, with exceptions to reflect the need to recognize existing structures - parkland dedication or alternately, cash - in - lieu, in accordance with the Planning Act, and as per the current Township of Armour by-law be paid to the municipality. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour having reviewed Schedule “A” of By-law # 14-2008, amended April 11, 2008, hereby approve is amendment. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 20-2008, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 20-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That bylaw # 20-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of April, 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill #21-2008, being a by-law to authorize the granting of permits for use of a municipal highway by vehicles in excess of the dimensional limits or weight limits as prescribed in the Highway Traffic Act. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 21-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That by-law # 21-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of April, 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Bill Stewart Roads Supervisor and Karen Fraser, Health and Safety representative to attend the Municipal Health and Safety Association Training to be held May 15th and 16th, Armour, Ryerson, Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena/Community Centre, and agree to cover out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve membership to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for 2008 in the amount of $ 217.38. Defeated - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the increase in credit limit for two corporate visa cards (Reeve and Clerk-Treasurer) from $1000.00 to $3000.00 and authorize the Reeve and Clerk-Treasurer to sign the required agreements for same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the registration of Karen Fraser and Wendy Whitwell to attend the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing One Window Planning Workshop scheduled for May 8, 2008, North Bay, and agree to out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:33 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |