THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail.; delegates; Steve and Ted Rumford, Joe van Gaal; guests; Lorne Dyck, Karen Kowalchuk, Nancy Shaw, Clair Worth, John Oxley, Ron McCuaig, Richard Holloway, Roberta Haviland, Easter Tonelli, Paul Rivais and Henry Tanner; Jessie Kohl, Huntsville Forrester; staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting April 13, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

Councillor Brandt declared pecuniary interest on correspondence item # 19; Graham Wilson & Green, Township of Armour ats Brandt et al.

DELEGATIONS:

Ted and Steve Rumford, attended to discuss Concession 6, Lot 16, which is owned by Steve Rumford. This property is adjacent to Ted's property which is designated as a traditional use gravel pit. Ted and Steve are requesting permission from Council to remove material from Lot 16 this summer to determine the quality of aggregate available on the lot.

Material has been removed, and used on a driveway on the property. The property is zoned Rural and has a residence. The Official Plan designation is rural and does not indicate aggregate deposits. The consensus of Council is that permission cannot be given to remove material as that would be an infraction of the zoning and by-law # 17-96, the regulation for the operation of a pit and quarry. Council indicated test holes must be done to determine the quality of aggregate available. If a good source of aggregate is available, a rezoning is required to allow extraction. Ted indicated he has a copy of By-law # 17-96 and he will review it.

Marty Bourke, Candlelight Communications was not available.

Joe van Gaal, regarding possible severance potential of Concession 8, Lot 2. This property is owned by Hal Hewitt, and located in the settlement area. Joe is proposing a severance of approximately four hectares, and allowing for a road allowance on the west side of the land to be severed to allow for future development of the remaining parcel. Council reviewed a map/sketch of the property. The severed parcel is to be used for a residence. Council see no negative impacts, and agree in principal, to the proposed development. Joe will proceed with an application to the planning board.

Richard Holloway, Katrine Community Centre Club, attended to advise Council that he is the new representative from the club whose duties include liaison with Council. Richard has been reading the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act to determine what is required for Katrine. He is suggesting that Council consider requesting an exemption for Katrine Community Centre, or at least not move forward at this time, but wait to see if the Ministry of Environment relax the regulations for community centres, churches, etc.

The use of the second building was discussed and if a distribution system is required. Richard was thanked for his input on behalf of the Community Centre Club. Council will be looking further into our objections under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Sandy Henshall, regarding the Library Budget, was not able to attend. Rod as the representative on the Library Board, was prepared to answer any questions Council had regarding the 2004 proposed budget. A resolution accepting the 2004 Library budget as presented was passed.

Les Phinney, CRS-I, asked to speak to Council to advise them that we can no longer have the annual truck inspections completed by Phinney Auto Service as the business is closing. Les would like to research the feasibility of a vehicle inspection station at the municipal garage. Les received permission to investigate this option.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -Rod advised Council that he has been told that the Ministry of Transportation are not proceeding with expropriation of properties at this time because the re-alignment is being looked at.



• -Richard advised Council that he has been asked by Eric Searle, if Council will consider forwarding a letter to the property owner which Eric requires a right-of-way over, in support of a right-of way, as it will provide a benefit to the community. The clerk was instructed to forward this letter.

APPLICATIONS:

GROUNDSKEEPER

• -The clerk advised Council that everyone that had submitted a resume or application at the last meeting, had been contacted and advised that the quotation form must be completed including a tender price for the season and submitted by April 23^rd. One application was received from John Keizer. A resolution accepting this quote was passed.

• -RAFFLE, Holy Spirit Women.

A resolution was passed authorizing the issuance of a raffle licence, draw date Sept 6, 2004. Licence fee to be $ 5.00.

BY-LAWS:

• -By-law # 12-2004, being a by-law to regulate the use of All Terrain Vehicles, was read a second time

REPORTS:

• -Fire Board, April 20^th, Marty gave a verbal report and the minutes included in the agenda.
• -Arena, April 21^st, Jerry and Richard gave a verbal report.

• -Library, April 21^st, Rod gave a verbal report.
• -Steering Committee, April 22^nd, Marty and Richard gave a verbal report and provided copies of the presentation by MTO regarding CVO Certificates.
• -POA, April 22^nd, Richard gave a verbal report.
• -District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, April 26^th, Richard, Jerry and Marty gave a verbal report.
• -CBCO- building report for Apri

CORRESPONDENCE:

• -City of Peterborough, request for support of a resolution to petition the Province to provide 75% funding for Health Units. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Village of South River, request for support of a resolution declaring May 1, 2004 to June 5, 2004 as Blackfly Hunting Season. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Solec 2004, October 6 - 8^th, Toronto, "State of the Great Lakes basin ecosystem". Council requested further information.



• -Steering Committee, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend, Friday July 9^th to Sunday July 11^th, 2004. A resolution was passed declaring these dates as Ontario Family Fishing Weekend.



• -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, information on New Legislation to reduce rent hikes and the schedule of town hall meeting to be held throughout the Province.



• -AMO, Alert regarding the supply/conservation: key elements of the new electricity plan for Ontario.



• -Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, release of interim report on the investigation into the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Complete report is available on the web site at www.health.gov.on.ca.



• -Town of North Perth, request for support of a resolution requesting the Ministry of Environment exempt small non-residential facilities which supply washroom facilities only from all portions of O Reg 170/03. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Youth Reaching Out Across Ontario, information on this volunteer organization. TYPS Inc is an organization that works in support of youth through youth centre programing across Ontario.



• -Minister of Finance, reply to Township letter regarding the assessment and taxation of trailer dwellings.



• -Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service, June 10, 2004 at the Riverside Inn, Bracebridge, presents: "Where We Were; Where We Are; Where We Are Going".

No council member is attending.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• -Graham Wilson & Green, re Township of Armour ats Brandt, et al. Update of the status of this matter. Councillor Brandt removed himself from the council chair during this discussion. Reeve Thomas indicated he will contact Mr. McLean. No action required by Council.



• -The clerk requested direction from Council regarding the quote received from Doug Heal, The Water Healer. A meeting is to be scheduled with Doug Heal, Gary Hendy from Jagger Hims, Richard, Bob and Wendy to discuss the proposed system for Katrine Community Centre, and certification of this system.

NEW BUSINESS:

• -copy of correspondence sent to Township of Strong, and copied to surrounding municipalities, from Lyle Thorne, regarding concerns he has with the policing in our community, who oversees policing operations, and how you lodge a complaint regarding your treatment by the police. Councillor Brandt indicated he had information to share with Mr. Thorne. The clerk will also contact OPP headquarters in Orillia for information.



• -M.A. Wittick, request for donation for Pitch-In Campaign. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.



• -Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit, copy of the 2003 West Nile Report and notification of a meeting to discuss this report schedule for Monday, May 17^th at the Gravenhurst office. The clerk will determine if our representative Bill Core, can attend this meeting, and report back to Council.

• -Council reviewed a staff report regarding building permit fees. The clerk was instructed to prepare a reviewed schedule of fees for Council's consideration.

• -Council were notified that the 2003 consolidated financial statements are available in the municipal office and the required notice will be in the paper.

• -Councillor Blakelock is requesting the municipality investigate what we can do for ratepayers facing cancellation of insurance due to wood heat in their homes. The Council wish to consider sponsoring a resolution. The clerk will research this.



• -Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board, consent application # B-009-04. Council reviewed the application for consent, planning report prepared by the clerk as well as the planning report from Tunnock Consulting forwarded by the planning board. A resolution was passed supporting the application, with a condition to rezone.

• -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 13, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the 2004 Burk's Falls, Armour and Ryerson Union Public Library Board budget as presented. Armour's portion $ 22,050.60. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the groundskeeper proposal submitted by John Keizer for a cost of $ 4200.00 for the 2004 season, as quoted. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the application for a raffle licence submitted by the Holy Spirit Church Women and the licence fee shall be $ 5.00. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 12-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Peterborough to petition the Province of Ontario to cover 75% of the funding costs for the County-City Health Unit. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Village of South River declaring the 2^nd Annual Blackfly Hunt in the Almaguin Highlands. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour declare Friday, July 9^th through Sunday, July 11^th, 2004 as Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of North Perth and request the Ministry of Environment exempt small non-residential facilities which supply washroom facilities only from all portions of O.Reg 170/03. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation of $ 25.00 to M A Wittick Junior Public School in support of the annual "Pitch-In Campaign" day. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the consent application 3 B009/04 submitted by Jack and Gail Sawyer, Concession 13, Part Lot 7, Parts 2 & 3, PSR-1664, with a condition that the Sawyers re-zone the lots to recognize the existing uses, and undersized lots and frontages. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 9:55 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for April 13, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)