THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

April 26, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, and Bob MacPhail; guest, Ed Robinson and Phyllis Leggett; and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting April 12, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None

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DELEGATIONS:

  • -Evan Langford, Berriedale Country Store, requesting Council's support for an application to the Provincial government to operate a LCBO/Beer Store outlet and bottle return. Evan is looking at this proposal as an opportunity to increase sales of all goods available at his location. Evan answered questions including the space required, security and policing issues. Evan indicated he required 1000 signatures before the application can be submitted, and that permission of the Ministry of Transportation, property owner, was not required for this application. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -Lorne Main, Burk's Falls & District Historical Society, attended to present Council with the 2004 Financial Statement and request a donation for 2005. Lorne highlighted the activities of the society during 2004 and planned events for 2005. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed the April 13th minutes of the Burk's Falls and District Fire Board including the request for a resolution supporting a reserve fund for the recent $ 50,000 grant. A resolution of support was passed.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Governments of Canada and Ontario, COMRIF funding approved for the replacement of Ferguson Road bridge. Council reviewed and approved a notice regarding the public information centre to be held in conjunction with the required environmental assessment for this project. The PIC will include the work for Ferguson and Pevensey Rd. bridges, the notice will be forwarded to Strong for approval.

APPLICATIONS:

RAFFLE:

  • -Church of the Holy Spirit, request for a raffle licence in support of local service groups, for a draw on September 5, 2005, was approved by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 17-2005, being a by-law to amend the zoning of Part Lot 21, Concession 2, Sterritt/Smith was read a first, second and third time.
  • -By-law # 18-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings, was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Fire Brd. April 13th, Richard and Marty gave a verbal report.
  • -Arena, April 20th, Jerry and Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Library, April 20th, Rod gave a verbal report.
  • -MTO issues meeting in Toronto, April 20th, Bob and Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Parry Sound District Municipal Association, April 25th, Marty, Jerry and Richard reported. Council reviewed the correspondence resulting from this meeting from Jim Wilson, M.P.P Simcoe-Grey to Minister of Transportation Hon. Harinder Takhar, and a letter from Reeve Thomas thanking both Norm Miller and Jim Wilson.
  • -Building permit report for April was reviewed.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -City of Timmins, request for support of a resolution to lobby the Province to ensure all children within our school district are given the opportunity to enjoy a physical fitness program. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service, request to hold a tag day in support of the Muskoka-Parry Sound Consumer/Survivor and Family Council of Initiatives program. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -Harvest Share Community Food Programs, invitation to attend the Food Link Meeting scheduled for May 30th, from 10 - 2 p.m. at the Senior's Friendship Club in Magnetawan. No one will be attending.


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  • -Invitation to attend the Blue Sky Region Public Leaders Summit, Monday, May 9th at the Golden Age Centre in Mattawa, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. No one will be attending.


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  • -Invitation to attend the e-government seminar on May 13th, 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon, at Microsoft Canada, 1950 Meadowvale Blvd., Mississauga. No one will be attending.

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  • -Association of Ontario Road Supervisors, Traffic Control Technician Training course, April 28th, Humphrey Fire Hall, Sequin Township. A resolution was passed authorizing the registration of Glenn Middlebrook.


  • -Quote for the replacement of an office chair, and staff report were reviewed and a resolution authorizing this purchase was passed.
  • -Request from the Burk's Falls Special Events Committee for a Council member to become active on an economical development committee. Bob MacPhail will be the Armour rep. Consideration is being given to applying for Fednor funds for an intern position to assist with various projects.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the April 12, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the application by Evan Langford to the LCBO to locate a retail liquor/beer outlet and bottle return location at the Berriedale Country Store. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation to the Burk's Falls Historical Society for 2005, in the amount of $ 500.00. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the proposal from the Burk's Falls & District Fire Board to deposit the $50,000.00 grant received in 2005 into an interest bearing or equivalent account, as reserves. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a raffle lottery licence for the Church of the Holy Spirit for a draw to be held on September 5, 2005. Licence fee to be $ 5.00. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 17-2005, being a by-law to maintain the subject lands in the Lakeshore Residential (LR) zone, but will introduce an exception to recognize the lot areas and lot frontages which exist at the date of passing of this By-law. The purpose is to implement a condition of approval upon consent B-019/03. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 17 - 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 17-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 26th day of April, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 18-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 18 - 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 18-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 26th day of April, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Timmins and request the Province of Ontario give full consideration to ensuring that all children within our school systems are given the opportunity to enjoy a physical fitness program that will encourage a healthy and physically fit lifestyle. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Muskoka Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service request to hold a tag day on Saturday, May 7, 2005 in our area in support of the Muskoka-Parry Sound Consumer/Survivor and Family Council of Initiatives. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Glenn Middlebrook to attend the Traffic Control Technician Training Course on May 11, 2005 at the Humphrey Fire Hall, Sequin Township, and agree to pay costs related for same. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the purchase of a new office chair as per quote and staff report dated April 22, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 8:54 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 10, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)