THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

August 13, 2002

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, and Gary McFarlane; delegates, Jack Murray, Peter Brooke and Gary Sipple from the Katrine Community Centre Club; Ted Shelley; guest Jenny Thomas; staff Allan Millar, Les Phinney, CRS-I, 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 meeting on July 23, 2002 were approved by resolution as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

• -Allan Millar, road employee, was presented with a certificate for completion of the T.J. Mahoney road school, construction course.

• -Les Phinney, CRS-I, re road department;

Road accounts voucher # 8-2002 was approved by resolution

Road construction projects for this year were discussed. There was a unanimous decision to surface treat Pevensey Road. The Clerk was instructed to have the list of approved projects, roads and bridges, on the next agenda for discussion. Les confirmed that the resigning has been done on the bridges but no other work.

Berriedale swamp has been ditched

Last years surface treatment of North Pickerel Lake Road has some bad spots. Fowler Construction is to redo that area.

• -Jack Murray, Gary Sipple & Peter Brooke, Katrine Community Centre Club, attended Council to discuss the upgrade of for the kitchen stove exhaust system. The final decision was to proceed with the installation of the system with the invoice being paid by the municipality. A discussion followed regarding a request from the Club to have a permanent liquor licence. A letter from the municipal solicitor concerning the issue was included in the agenda package. The Clerk was instructed to include in the next agenda package, a draft MAP policy and information from Professor Robert Soloman who is a leading expert on the issue.

• -Ted Shelley attended Council to discuss the progress of his application to close the shore road allowance and an encroachment agreement. A letter from the municipal solicitor was included in the agenda package. The Clerk was instructed to reply to the questions asked by the lawyer.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

• -Planner's review of Ryerson's O.P. The Clerk was instructed to convey the concerns of the planner & Council to Ryerson Township.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -Letter from the municipal solicitor regarding a permanent liquor licence for the Katrine Community Centre. This was discussed during the delegation from the Katrine Community Centre Club.

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS:

- The following road accounts voucher # 8-2002 in the amount of $ 89,567.16 was approved by resolution:

Bell Canada garage 89.58

Co-Operators Insurance Aug benefits 349.04

Green Shield Aug benefits 724.76

Bell Mobility cell phone 40.48

Champion Road Machinery parts 1,406.17

Fowler Construction cold mix 1,036.25

General Chemical calcium 13,484.73

Hydro One Garage 136.74

Les Phinney Mileage- July 599.86

Lou Dennis Automotive parts 236.84

C.E. Stack Diesel fuel 927.93

Canadian National Railway June mtc 728.45

Muskoka Rent All purchase - quik saw 1,054.60

Phinney's Auto Service truck inspection 160.50

Turner's Garage parts 1,826.61

Armtec Products culverts 2,109.88

BOC Hamilton purchase - welder 2,012.80

Burk's Falls Home Hdw. Supplies 9.19

Fastener Centre supplies 635.33

Harvey Mulligan mowing roadsides 1,785.42

Praxair cylinder lease 165.60

G.F. Preston Sales parts 138.31

Purolator Courier shipping charges 38.04

J. Rumford's Excavating equipment rental 380.00

Superior Propane cylinder rental 31.05

Whitmells gravel crushing 36,290.50

Workplace Safety & Insurance July 304.70

Payroll 22,863.80

• -The following general accounts voucher #8-2002 in the amount of $ 71,932.63 was approved for payment by resolution following a discussion regarding mileage submitted by Councilor McFarlane;

Bell Canada Office - July 260.08

Canon Business Systems meter charge 162.20

Cintas Canada Office mats 77.50

Cooperators Insurance benefits- Aug 240.59

Grand & Toy Office supplies 532.06

Green Shield Benefits - Aug 636.60

James Mahoney mileage 175.98

Royal Bank Visa internet, cell phone, supplies 96.92

Village of Burk's Falls Fireworks 160.85

Almaguin News summer rec & swim ad, shore road closing 653.11

Almaguin Animal Shelter Aug 200.00

Rod Blakelock Aug Council fee 375.00

Village of Burk's Falls arena - June 2,381.00

Marty Corcoran Aug Council fee 375.00

Joanne Cripps Aug Council fee 375.00

Frank Gill Aug Council fee 433.34

Graham Wilson & Green Armour et als Brandt 798.46

Hydro One Office 195.13

Chetwynd 52.26

12 Three Mile Lake Road 34.20

Doe Lake beach 55.99

Street light 19.24

Gary McFarlane Aug Council fee 375.00

Mileage 312.20

Minister of Finance profile report 8.00

Minister of Finance May policing 9,299.00

June policing 9,299.00

Bev Moore July cleaning 80.00

Town of Parry Sound Aug land ambulance 3,439.15

Receiver General July payroll 12,451.54

Paul Schaefer July Mileage 221.90

Clair & Cindy Susut groundskeeper & repairs 620.75

Terry's Valuemart supplies 63.11

Berriedale Catholic Cemetery donation 100.00

Berriedale Cemetery donation 100.00

Burk's Falls Cemetery donation 100.00

Chetwynd Cemetery donation 100.00

Great North Enterprizes supplies - park 33.35

Hutcheson-Barnes Titles land registry expense 514.85

MPAC 2^nd quarter billing 9,138.07

Postage by Phone purchase postage 2,140.00

Township of Ryerson rabies clinic 75.41

Fire dept. expenses June 2,276.42

Fire dept. defib training 83.33

Burk's Falls Home Hdw. Supplies 8.85

Munisoft tax bills 433.24

Township of Perry building inspector for June 840.00

Sundridge Vet Service euthanize stray dog 16.05

Ward Tim-Br Mart supplies 1.04

Town of Kearney sign blades 354.35

Burk's Falls V & S summer rec supplies 64.57

WSIB July 181.75

Payroll July 13,427.56

• -The following landfill accounts voucher # 8-2002, in the amount of $ 9,975.59 was approved for payment by resolution:

Cooperators Insurance Aug benefits 10.84

Green Shield Aug benefits 212.20

Uniongas July 10.70

Hydro One Landfill 96.37

Leggett Propane propane 40.00

Whitmell Transport freight 294.25

Sandfill & pit run 1,372.20

Bell Canada July 75.16

Esso Home Comfort diesel fuel 415.67

Samuel Strapping supplies 470.29

Lawrence Judd tow motor service 46.00

WSIB July 120.95

payroll July 8,839.16

BY-LAWS:

• -By-law # 26-2002, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time.



• -By-law # 27-2002, being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for the year 2002 was read a first, second and third time.

• -By-law # 28-2002, being a by-law to authorize a loan in the amount of $ 417,713.00 was read a first, second & third time.

REPORTS:

• -Arena board - July 24^th - minutes of the meeting included in the agenda
• -Amalgamation Steering Committee - July 25^th - agenda, prompt sheet summary & proposal document outline phase 2 - transition were included in the agenda
• -Planning Board - Aug 12^th - verbal report given by Councilor McFarlane. The Clerk was instructed to contact the municipal insurance company to explore the feasibility of naming the South East Parry Sound Planning Board in the Township policy.
• -Progress report
• -Staff report on the proposal for second application to NOHF for funds under the Northern Communities Capital assistance Program. A resolution was passed authorizing the Clerk to prepare and file the application.
• -2002 budget to the end of April
• -building report for July
• -By-law enforcement report for July
• -Open House at the Museum Aug. 10^th attended by Councillor McFarlane. The Clerk was instructed to get the cost of reprinting the Armour book for the next meeting. Gary also reported that the "Club" may be interested in moving the two buildings from Three Mile Lake Road to the museum if Council decided they were no longer required.
• -Meeting with Andy Mitchell, M.P. - Aug 8^th - attended by Reeve, Frank Gill. Subcommittee's on Economic Development. The Reeve was asked to sit on the committee for telecommunications infrastructure.
• -Opening of the NECO office in Parry Sound - attended by Reeve, Frank Gill.
• -Public open house for the Magnetawan River Water Management Plan - verbal report by Councillor Blakelock.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• -City of Welland, requesting support of a resolution regarding the restrictions and limitations preventing Ontario trained doctors from returning to Ontario to practice. A resolution of support was passed.



• -County of Brant, requesting support of a resolution to request the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Energy to reconsider the criteria and reporting format for the evaluation of water systems. A resolution was passed.



• -Town of Mono, requesting support of a resolution to call upon the Provincial Government to invoke an immediate moratorium on the issuance of permits to take water for commercial ventures; to permit a comprehensive review of the process by which all permits are issued and monitored; and to permit the creation of comprehensive source water protection plans by watershed. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Ministry of Finance, invitation to the Clerk-Treasurer to attend a Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) technical information session to be held in North Bay, September 10, 2002. A resolution was passed authorizing the Clerk to attend.



• -Northern Shores District Health Council, invitation to a meeting in Parry Sound on August 21^st regarding the Nurse Practitioner Demonstration Project.



• -Armour, Ryerson & Burk's Falls Agricultural Society, invitation to attend the Official Opening of the fall fair.



• -AMO, For Your Information, The Ontarians with Disabilities Act Timelines Proclaimed.
  

• -Ministry of Citizenship, additional sections of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2002 will be proclaimed on September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2002.



• -Eastholme, announcing that the contract for construction was awarded to Gap Construction Co. Ltd.



• -Industry Canada, questionnaire re Economic Development, Business and Tourism Development, Almaguin Highlands Region. The Clerk was instructed to reply.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• -Text consolidation of the zoning by-law was distributed to members of Council. The Clerk requested that comments be received for the regular meeting on August 27^th.



• -information that the old pumper truck from the Fire Dept. was sold for $ 1,000.00.

NEW BUSINESS:

• -Hydro One Networks Inc., information on the "open market". Council are not interested in getting quotes.



• -Info & discussion on "Neighbourhood Watch Program". A resolution was passed to evaluate the potential for such a program and to approach the Cottage Associations and enlist cooperation of their members.



• -Fall newsletter for perusal. Clerk requested that any changes be in by August 20^th.



• -2001 performance measurement info. This will be included with the tax bills.



• -Village of Burk's Falls, questionnaire for info for a CD that will promote the whole of the Almaguin Highlands. The reply was approved with one addition.



• -Muskoka Ready Mix, proposed development & site plan agreement for discussion. Councillor McFarlane will come up with an environmental clause. The site plan map must be upgraded. Comments from Councillors to be received by August 21^st. The agreement and the by-law to be ready for the next meeting of Council on August 27^th.



• -Rezoning application for Lot 7, Plan M-320, Colbourne, Pickerel Lake. Council reviewed the application and a resolution was passed to forward it to the planner. Council also want a report on the proposal from the planner and the CBCO.



• -Council moved into closed session at 11:16 P.M. and out at 11:25 P.M.

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

RESOLUTIONS:

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 23, 2002 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That Road Accounts Voucher # 8-2002 in the amount of $ 89,567.16 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 Joanne Cripps, That General Accounts Voucher # 8-2002 in the amount of $ 71,932.63 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  

• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 8-2002 in the amount of $ 9,975.59 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 Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 26-2002, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 26-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 26-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 13^th day of August, 2002. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 27-2002, being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation in the Township of Armour for the year 2002. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 27-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 27-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 13^th day of August, 2002. (Carried)



• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 28-2002, being a by-law to authorize a loan in the amount of $ 417,713.00. (Carried)



• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 28-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 28-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 13^th day of August, 2002. (Carried)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the Clerk to prepare and file the second application for funds, as submitted, to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund, Northern Communities Capital Assistance Program. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the City of Welland regarding the restrictions and limitations preventing Ontario trained doctors from returning to Ontario to practice. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Corporation of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the County of Brant to request the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Energy to reconsider the criteria and reporting format for the evaluation of water systems. (Carried)

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support resolution # 2-15-2002 of the Town of Mono to call upon the Provincial Government to invoke an immediate moratorium on the issuance of permits to take water for commercial ventures; to permit a comprehensive review of the process by which all permits are issued and monitored; and to permit the creation of comprehensive source water protection plans by watershed. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the Clerk to attend a CRF technical information session in North Bay on September 10, 2002. (Carried)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour evaluate the potential for a "Neighbourhood Watch" Program throughout the Township. Further, the Cottage Associations be approached to participate in the Program and enlist the cooperation of their members. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the Clerk to forward the rezoning application, Lot 7, Plan M-320, Colbourne, to the planner. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 11:16 P.M. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 55(5) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That we move out of the closed session at 11:25 P.M. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That we do now adjourn at 11:27 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 27th, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)