THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

April 22, 2003

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, Gary McFarlane and Rod Blakelock; delegations, Jan Machesney & Peter Brooke, Katrine Community Centre Club, Aila & Hans Schnitzler, Mary Honsberger, Brian Williamson, Steve Kahler, Donald Grogan; guest Richard Holloway; staff, Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The minutes of the April 8, 2003 regular meeting and the minutes of the special meeting on April 10, 2003 were approved by resolution as circulated

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Jan Machesney, Katrine Community Centre Club, attended Council to present an incident report on the night of April 12th at the Community Centre. The report was written, read by Jan and questions asked by Council.

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  • -Aila & Hans Schnitzler and Mary Honsberger attend Council to discuss a petition to ban speed & power boats on Jack Lake. A letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding boating restrictions and an application were included in the agenda package. The information was discussed as well as the problems on the lake last summer. Mr. & Mrs. Schnitzler & Mary Honsberger will review and compile the information needed for an application.


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  • -Brian Williamson & Steve Kahler attended Council to present a proposal for the rent of municipal property at 12 Three Mile Lake Road. They explained their proposal and answered questions from Council. A decision will be made later in the meeting.


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  • -Donald Grogan attended Council to present a proposal for the rent of municipal property at 12 Three Mile Lake Road. He explained his proposal and answered questions from Council. A decision will be made later in the meeting.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Water issues - an extensive package was received on Tue. Apr. 22nd from the municipal solicitor. Council will review the package over the next few weeks and will discuss it at the next regular meeting.

APPLICATIONS:

Phase 2 of office renovation

  • -No applications were received. The Clerk & Councillor McFarlane will look into proceeding on a sub contract basis.

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NEW BUSINESS:

  • -An item from New Business was moved forward as Mr. Holloway was in attendance to answer any questions. A claim for reimbursement for poultry killed by dogs was discussed. Council will consider the request and a decision will be made at the next regular meeting.
  • -By-law # 16-2003, a by-law to enter into site plan agreement with New Hope Fellowship - second reading. A letter from the planner regarding his review of the site plan was discussed. New Hope Fellowship will be required to supply a grading & drainage plan and pave the driveway entrances located on the municipal right of way. The Clerk is to contact New Hope Fellowship and the second reading of the by-law was deferred.


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  • -By-law # 26-2003, a by-law to authorize the granting of an easement & enter into an agreement for the installation of a buried sewage line was read a first time.

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REPORTS:

  • -Planning Board - Apr. 14th - no meeting
  • -Fire Board - Apr. 15th - verbal report by Joanne & Marty. No position was taken on the budget until after a Tri-Council meeting.
  • -Arena Board - Apr. 16th - verbal report by Joanne & Frank.
  • -Court in Parry Sound - Apr. 22nd - adjourned to Aug. 28/03
  • -By-law Enforcement - written Mar/03 report
  • -Building Department - written Mar/03 report
  • -Progress report
  • -Frank Gill - concerns about horses, Conc. 14, Lot 29.
  • -Rod Blakelock - concerns regarding Hwy 11 four laning south of the south interchange to Burk's Falls.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -East Nipissing / Parry Sound Muskoka Federation of Agriculture, invitation to a Nutrient Management Information Meeting, Tuesday, Apr. 29th in Powassan.


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  • -AHIC, Proposal to Participating Municipalities for Consideration.


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  • -AHIC, information on ongoing projects to promote the entire region.


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  • -Township of Michipicoten, requesting support of a resolution to request the Ontario Energy board to investigate the fairness & legitimacy of charges levied against Dubreuil Forest Products Limited; to request the Government of Ontario immediately consider implementing an assistance program for all energy consumers who are being charged excessive non-competitive charges; and to conduct a thorough investigation into the operation of the distribution of electricity in general in order to ensure that customers province-wide are treated in a fair and non-discriminatory manner. No support was given.


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  • -M/A. Wittick Junior Public School, requesting a donation towards their Pitch-In Campaign on May 1, 2003. A donation of $ 25.00 was given.


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  • -Graham Wilson & Green, invoice # 53991 re Armour et al ats Jerry Brandt et al in the amount of $ 1,393.08. A resolution was passed approving the payment.


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  • -information on a meeting with Canada Post re Vote by Mail to be held at the McDougall Township office, May 8, 2003. A resolution was passed authorizing the Clerk to attend.


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  • -Township of Ryerson, notice of public meeting for a new Township Official Plan.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Property Standards Committee - a Procedure for Handling Complaints was reviewed by Council and ratified by resolution.

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NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Resignation of Dianne Mehaffey, Chair, Union Public Library Board.


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  • -A resolution supporting the Blue Sky Region Community Network (BSRCN) to prepare a business plan for broadband implementation was passed.


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  • -Council discussed the two proposals for rent of 12 Three Mile Lake Road. Council approved a lease for Donald Grogan and instructed the Clerk to prepare the lease
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 8, 2003 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the special meeting held on April 10, 2003, be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 26-2003, being a by-law to authorize the granting of an easement & enter into an agreement for the installation of a buried sewage line (Shelley) (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a donation of $ 25.00 to the M.A. Wittick Junior Public School Pitch-In Campaign on May 1, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the payment of invoice # 53991, Graham Wilson & Green, in the amount of $ 1,393.08. (Recorded Vote - For - Blakelock, Corcoran, Cripps, McFarlane - Opposed - Gill) (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the Clerk to attend an information meeting with Canada Post regarding Vote by Mail to be held in McDougall, May 8, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby ratify the Procedure for Handling Complaints to the Property Standards Committee attached to this resolution as Appendix "A". (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps,

WHEREAS Industry Canada is awarding funding to communities to prepare a business plan for broadband implementation;

AND WHEREAS the Blue Sky Region Community Network (BSRCN), a non-profit network of Community Access Program (CAP) sites, is submitting an application on behalf of the Blue Sky Region of which the municipality of the Township of Armour is a part,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Armour supports, in principle, the application of the Blue Sky Region Community Network to prepare a business plan for broadband implementation as it would be of benefit to the entire region. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That we do now adjourn at 10:59 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 13, 2003, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)