THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

August 10, 2004

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 7:55 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; guests; Phyllis Leggett, Sue and Fred D'Mello, Ron West , Wayne Stitt, Gordon Isbister, Lorne Dyck, Diane Toyne; delegates, Diane Mehaffey and Jack Mehaffey, Eleanor Sled-Kurrle, Jill Latendre, Steve & Louise Dawson, Beata & Glenn Barnard, Mayor Bill Core; staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. Reeve Thomas apologized for the late start of the regular Council meeting due to the Committee of Adjustment meeting running late.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting July 27, 2004 were approved as circulated.

The minutes of the public meeting June 22, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None.

DELEGATIONS:

Burk's Falls Special Events Committee, represented by Diane and Jack Mehaffey, Eleanor Sled-Kurle, and Jill Latendre, attended to discuss suggestions for local improvements to bring people to Burk's Falls and surrounding areas. A previous study is being used and funding sourced for improvements including the planting of trees in the downtown core, hanging plants, new light standards, welcome signs and gardens, promotion of the 40 mile waterway and the Heritage Bridge and Walkway. The side of the Almaguin Bowl building can be used for a mural. Vandalism has been a problem in the past and security cameras as being investigated. The committee is looking for Council's blessing to continue sourcing funding and are approaching Ryerson and Burk's Falls also. No resolution is required at this time. Greg Boyes Day is Saturday, August 14th, and Reeve Thomas was requested to attend the opening ceremonies at the Burk's Falls parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Richard is not available, Marty and/or Jerry will attend. The committee was thanked for keeping Council advised of their projects and will be back with more details in the future.

Steve & Louise Dawson, 232 Fawn Road, attended to discuss a property encroachment problem. Council reviewed correspondence concerning this problem, as well as the Clerk's response dated August 3, 2004. The Dawsons were advised that a minor variance application has been filed and they will receive the notification of the public meeting. Their concerns will be addressed at that time.

Beata & Glenn Barnard, Economic Development, Inner Vision Design. Council received a package of information regarding Inner Vision Design which detailed the work of SynnKune Loh and testimonials from various individuals and companies who have benefitted from attending a Third Alternative Workshop. Beata and Glenn discussed the need for a positive influence in our area, which would help to promote economic development. They would like to see the Council support a Third Alternative Workshop. Reeve Thomas thanked Beata and Glenn for bringing this information to Council's attention and will consider it.

Mayor Bill Core, Representative, Muskoka- Parry Sound Health Unit. Mayor Core gave Council an outline of the current activities at the Health Unit and discussed the budget process and the outsourcing being done. Interviews are currently being held with staff and board members with a final report due in mid to late September. Bill will report back to Council after this report is complete and available.

Les Phinney, CRS-I, regarding road issues:

- road accounts voucher # 08-2004. The bill for the cutting of roadsides was discussed. This may be tendered in the future.

- gravel tender is being advertised

- minor variance application A2-2004 Sterritt. Les has concerns with possible road maintenance issues with a 6'6" setback.

- winter sand. This will not be tendered this year.

- road department staff was discussed. Les was given authority to hire one more person for the road department.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed a staff report regarding the POA.

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  • -Almaguin Highlands OPP, Crime Stoppers, request for a donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Copy of correspondence received from the Ministry of Transportation, to the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board regarding consent application B-019/04 Hewitt. Ministry of Transportation have no objection to this consent, but have requested conditions to be included if approved by the planning board.

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ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

  • -road accounts voucher # 08-2004, in the amount of $ 38,314.02 was approved by resolution.


  • -general accounts voucher # 08-2004, in the amount of $ 41,080.50 was approved by resolution.


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  • -landfill accounts voucher # 08-2004, in the amount of $ 7,025.29 was approved by resolution.

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BY- LAWS:

  • -By-law # 29-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Staff report regarding POA was reviewed.
  • -By-law enforcement report for July was reviewed.
  • -Tri R, August 4th, and August 8th, Richard and Bob gave a verbal report.
  • -Staff report, status of Chetwynd Community Centre project. Richard will follow up on this item.
  • -Planning Board, August 9th, Richard gave a verbal report.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -AMO Alert, Ontario releases policy framework for infrastructure financing and procurement. A 10 year plan for infrastructure will be released later this year.


  • -Corporation of the Township of Essa, request for support of a resolution to petition the Provincial government to enact legislation which will protect the employment rights of double hatter fire fighters. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Township of Galway-Cavendish & Harvey, petition the Province to take immediate action to protect the rights of individuals by enacting legislation to protect emergency volunteer workers. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, announcement of the appointment of Mr. Carl Isenburg as President and Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, effective August 1, 2004.


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  • -City of Cornwall, request for support of a resolution to lobby the Province of Ontario to provide for special funding that will help municipalities to employ the staff needed to coordinate our requirements under the legislation and to set standards and guidelines for the advancement of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Township of Ryerson, to all AHIC, municipal members, notification of meeting Thursday, September 2, 2004, 7:00 p.m. at AHIC.


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  • -Township of Greater Madawaska, request for support of a resolution demanding total repeal of all sections of Regulation 170/03 that deal with untreated water systems. No support was given.


  • -MPAC, invitation to the annual general meeting of MPAC, scheduled for October 4, 2004 and a summary of recent changes/improvements implemented that will improve MPAC's service delivery in public relations, products and service delivery, supplementary assessments, severances and consolidations, property transfers, Ontario Property Assessment System Database, municipal enumeration and staffing.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Letter from Astrid Taim regarding Scouts Canada plan to sell Green Bay Camp (Lake Cecebe) and the current plan to appeal this decision. The clerk will forward a letter of support from Council.


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  • -Katrine Community Centre Club, notification of the Octoberfest planned for Saturday, September 4th. A resolution of support was passed.
  • -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, notification of the Northeastern Ontario Municipal/Planning Authority Technical Workshop, September 20 - 22, 2004, Sudbury. A resolution authorizing the registration of Wendy Whitwell was passed.

  • -Reeve Thomas advised Council of a recurring dispute between property owners on Doe Lake Road, and that our current by-laws do not address the problems. The clerk will look into possibly amending existing by-laws.


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

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RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 27, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the public meeting held on June 22, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Road Accounts Voucher # 08-2004 in the amount of $ 38,314.02 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation of $ 100.00 to the Near North Crime Stoppers Program for 2004. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 08-2004 in the amount of $ 41,080.50 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 08-2004 in the amount of $ 7,025.29 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 29-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 29-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 29-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 10 day of August, 2004. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Essa, and petition the Provincial Government to enact legislation which will protect the rights of double hatter fire fighters. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey dated July 20th, 2004 and petition the Premier to take immediate action to do what is right for the citizens of this province, to do what is right for community safety and to protect the rights of individuals by enacting legislation to protect emergency volunteer workers before more damage is done. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Cornwall, July 12, 2004 and lobby the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration to provide for special funding that will help municipalities to employ the staff needed to coordinate our requirement under the legislation to set reasonable standards and guidelines for the advancement of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act; and further that these guidelines be consistent throughout the Province. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of Greater Madawaska, and agree that there should be a separation in the regulation between municipal water systems and untreated water systems, and therefore request the Province of Ontario repeal all sections of Regulation 170/03 that deal with untreated water systems . (Tabled)

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the Katrine Community Centre Club, Octoberfest to be held on September 4, 2004, a community festival and appoint Jack Murray and Richard Holloway to look after the interests of the Township for this festival. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Wendy Whitwell to attend the Annual Northeastern Ontario Municipal/ Planning Authority Technical Workshop, September 20th - 22nd, in Sudbury and agree to pay for related expenses for same. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 9:50 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 24, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)