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MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Pat Hayes; guests Ilze Kablinger; and staff Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The
following minutes were approved by resolution: DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: -
Ilze Kablinger attended to request permission from council to place the
Katrine Chip Truck on the municipal property at 12 Three Mile Lake Road.
Ilse has spoken to Brian Williamson who currently is leasing the property
and he has no objection to this. Ilze has also contacted the Ministry
of Transportation as advised by the municipal office. Council have no
objection, Ilze will provide a site plan. - Councillor Blakelock read a letter of resignation from David Burr from the economic development committee. The clerk was instructed to advertise for two representatives for Armour. APPLICATION: Raffle - Holy Spirit Church - application to conduct a raffle on September 3, 2007 was approved by resolution. BY-LAWS: -
#19-2007, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read
a first, second, and third time. - Fire Board, April 12, Marty reported. - Library Board, April 18, Rod verbally reported. - Arena Board, April 18, Pat reported. A resolution was supported requesting the cost of the generator for the arena be included in the 2007 Emergency Measurers budget. -
Economic Development, April 19, Rod reported. - 2006 Building Report Summary -
Staff Report - Hazmat - Operation Clean Sweep, a spring clean up of Armour roadways. - Rod reported CORRESPONDENCE: - The Municipality of Callander is requesting that the province provide increased subsidies to ensure adequate care of residents in long-term care homes. A resolution in support was passed. -
2007 FONOM / MMAH Municipal Conference to be held in Kirkland Lake, May
9th - O.P.P. Communications and Technology Services Bureau letter introducing the new Unit Commander for the North Bay Provincial Communication Centre as being Fern Labelle. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Ministry of Natural Resources - Aggregate Resources Act Designation. Council reviewed information from MNR and Bob Miller. Clerk was directed to forward a letter to Rumford requesting he apply for licence to MNR before rezoning. -
Commercial Drive Development - Tires dumped at Armour / Kearney boundary. Kearney and Armour will work together on this clean up. NEW BUSINESS: - 2007 Proposed Library Budget. Approved by resolution. - Peerless Group Invoice for Katrine Community Centre. A resolution authorizing payment was passed. - Rusty Russell Invoice pertaining to Commercial Drive Development. Clerk authorized to pay invoice and include in invoicing to developer. - East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair request for municipal pins. Verbal approval to donate pins was given. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that we hereby move into closed session at 7:00 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 (2) d of the Municipal Act, Labour relations or employee negotiations. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that we hereby move out of closed session at 7:30 p.m. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the minutes of the April 10th, 2007 closed meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the minutes of the April 17th, 2007 (held at 1:00 p.m.) closed meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the minutes of the April 17th, 2007 (held at 6:00 p.m.) closed meeting be approved as circulated. 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 April 10, 2007 meeting as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the minutes of the special meeting on April 10, 2007 be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour approve the raffle lottery licence for the Church of the Holy Spirit, draw date September 3, 2007. Licence fee $5.00. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 19-2007, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that By-law # 19-2007, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that By-law # 19-2007, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 24th day of April, 2007. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the arena board and request the cost of the generator for the arena ($30, 600.) be included in the 2007 Emergency Measures budget. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the County of Simcoe and urge the government to increase the funding per diem to residents of Long Term Care Homes for the fiscal year 2007-2008 by $3,693.00 thereby fulfilling its election promise made in 2003. Carried -
Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the
Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Municipality
of Callander and request that the Province increase subsidies to ensure
adequate care of residents in long-term care homes. Carried -
Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the
Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 9:33 p.m. in order
to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (d) (e) the Municipal Act,
litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, and labour
relations. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of the $284.35 to Zurich Insurance as per documentation provided. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that we do now adjourn at 10:27 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |