| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNS.HIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES August 22, 2006 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Marty Corcoran, Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Richard Holloway and Bob MacPhail, councillor Rod Blakelock was absent; delegates, Ken White, Bob Galloway of Greer Galloway Group; guests, Gord Isbister, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson, Bill Core, media; Jen Nicholson, Almaguin Forrester and Astrid Taim, Almaguin News, Robert Miller, Municipal Planner and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on August 8, 2006 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the special meeting on August 16, 2006 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Ken White attended to discuss the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre and the sale to the Township of Perry. Council reviewed a letter received from Ken dated August 22, 2006. Ken asked council specific questions about why they felt the centre should be sold, and if the sale price was reasonable, compared to the original investment. A number of items/concerns were discussed including the following: - will Township of Perry be looking after the best interest of the Almaguin Highlands ? - the structure is a useable building, why is the value so low ? - cost for municipalities to run and fund the centre - Armour is one of seven municipalities involved and others want out now. - business owners in the area are generally happy with the current management. - there are still some issues/ commitments needed from MTO and Perry before the sale can be finalized. Ken was thanked for his comments and interest in the Information Centre. - Bob Galloway, of Greer Galloway Group attended to discuss the following: - Ferguson Road Bridge - August 15th update - Pevensey Road Bridge - August 16th , 2006 update - Archaeological Services Inc. - draft report The approaches to Pevensey bridge were discussed and the clerk advised council and Bob of the road supervisors maintenance concerns with these approaches completed with granite rather than asphalt. Bob discussed the written reports provided in the agenda package with council. The Archaeological report was discussed and Bob will contact Mr. Pihl to discuss some concerns Bob has with the report, and will advise the clerk. Resolutions were passed regarding Ferguson and Pevensey Road bridges. - Robert Miller, Municipal Planner attended to discuss draft policies to be included in the official plan update. The following was discussed: - Highway 11 corridor and areas we can encourage commercial/business growth - Berriedale Road area, no load limit in the future - south of Burk's Falls, development appropriate for river frontage property - north of Burk's Falls, development better for commercial - encourage economic development at interchange locations. Bob thanked council for their input and will prepare draft wording. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: - 125Th Anniversary and Richard Thomas Memorial dedication was discussed and council gave direction to the clerk. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Municipality of Magnetawan requesting support of a resolution regarding the Burk's Falls and District Health Centre urgent care hours of operation. A resolution in support was passed. - Township of Perry copy of correspondence to the Ministry of Transportation regarding AHIC. - copy of correspondence from the Village of Burk's Falls to the Ministry of Transportation regarding AHIC. APPLICATIONS: SHORE ROAD CLOSING - Pickerel Lake Lodge, Lot 29, Concession 10. Council reviewed the application, Ministry of Natural Resources mapping and staff report. The clerk is to request the applicant attend a future council meeting to discuss the application for shore road closure. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 33-2006 to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 34-2006 to authorize an agreement with the Township of Perry for the sale of Almaguin Highlands Information Centre. This item was tabled. - By-law # 35-2006 to temporarily close a portion of Pevensey road was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 36-2006 to temporarily close a portion of Ferguson Road was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Fire Brd, August 10, Marty and Richard gave a verbal report. Council have no issues with the proposed changes to insurance coverage. - Planning Board, August 14th, Bob gave a verbal report. - Arena, July 19th, Jerry and Marty reported. CORRESPONDENCE: - Gordon Cosens Survival Group requesting support of a resolution requesting discussions be held with the Premier of Ontario regarding socio-economic rights of communities in respect to the transfer of wood supply, the amount of power wielded by the Minister of Natural Resources and the creation of the task force to tackle these issues. A resolution in support was passed. - Municipality of Powassan requesting support of a resolution to review the Provincial Order in Council 2688/93 to allow for changes to the use of proceeds from lottery funds to allow municipalities and government agencies to receive lottery proceeds and allow municipalities to development terms and conditions for lottery schemes held within their jurisdiction. A resolution in support was passed. - OMERS Employer Administration Seminar September 20th, Parry Sound. A resolution was passed authorizing Karen Fraser to attend. - Hydro One Networks Inc. improvements to Hydro One Power Outage Communications. - Township of Ryerson, notice of the South East Parry Sound District Steering Committee meeting September 21, 2006. NEW BUSINESS: - Village of Burk's Falls, request for additional donation for the 2006 Canada Day Fireworks. A resolution was passed authorizing same. - Staff report from Karen Fraser requesting authorization to register for the AMCTO Map Comprehensive exam scheduled for December 13, 2006. A resolution authorizing the registration was passed. - List of correspondence received, not on the agenda. - resolution to move into closed session at 10:00 p.m. - resolution to move out of closed session at 11:13 p.m. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the August 8, 2006 regular meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Richard Holloway That the minutes of the August 16, 2006 special meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the submission presented by Bob Galloway dated August 15, 2006 regarding Ferguson Bridge detailing costs for construction supervision and project management, detail re-design, tender call, contract negotiations and award and soils investigation and agree to costs as stated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the submission presented by Bob Galloway dated August 16, 2006 regarding Pevensey Bridge detailing costs for construction supervision and project management, and contingency and agree to costs as stated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Magnetawan and request Ken Black, Chairman of the Muskoka Algonguin Healthcare Services attend a public meeting with all municipal councils, physicians and residents in the East Parry Sound District that will be affected by the proposed discontinuance of service. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 33-2006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 33-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That by-law # 33-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of August, 2006. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail That leave be given to introduce a bill # 35-2006, being a by-law to temporarily close a portion of a street (Pevensey Road) in the Township of Armour. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail That By-law # 35-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That by-law # 35-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of August, 2006. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by That leave be given to introduce a bill # 36-2006, being a by-law to temporarily close a portion of a street (Ferguson Road) in the Township of Armour. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 36-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That by-law # 36-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of August, 2006. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the position of the Gordon Cosens Survival Group and hereby petition the Premier of Ontario to create a task force to address the socio-economic rights of communities in respect to the transfer of wood supply and the amount of power wielded by the Minister of Natural Resources. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the municipality of Powassan and lobby the Province of Ontario to review the Province of Ontario Order in council 2688/93 to allow for the following changes: that each individual municipal council within the Province of Ontario be responsible for the development of terms and conditions governing the use of proceeds from the lottery schemes held within their respective municipalities to allow municipalities and government agencies to receive lottery proceed funds. Carried. - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize Karen Fraser to attend the OMERS administration seminar September 20, 2006 in Parry Sound and agree to pay related costs for same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of $ 48.13 to the Village of Burk's Falls for the extra expenses relating to Canada Day Fireworks. Recorded vote For: Brandt, MacPhail, Corcoran. Against: Holloway. Carried. - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Karen Fraser for the AMCTO MAP Comprehensive exam and agree to pay related expenses for same. Carried. - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 10:00 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (e) of the Municipal Act. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 11:13 p.m. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That we do now adjourn at 11:20 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 12, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |