THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

August 24, 2004

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 7:55 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; Councillor Rod Blakelock was absent; delegates, Les Eliot, George Simpson, Alex Lacher, guests; Paul and Sylvia Robinson, Greg and Diana Robinson, Karen Kowalchuk, Richard Holloway, Joy Murphy; 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 August 10, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None.

DELEGATIONS:

Les Eliot, Day Spring Cottages, attended Council to discuss the letter he forwarded on August 19, 2004 which detailed the ongoing problem this summer with noise resulting form the discharge of fireworks. Les is requesting Council consider a by-law to regulate fireworks and limit it to a couple of times a season. He feels that the peace and quiet normally enjoyed in our area has been adversely affected by the continuous discharge of fireworks. The clerk will research a fireworks by-law.

George Simpson, Lillie Kup Kamp, attended to discuss the letter he forwarded on August 18, 2004 regarding noise issues caused by ATV's, off-road jeeps, and off road motorcycles. Horseshoe Lane is being used as a race track by a number of these vehicles. George has called the police many times this summer over a dispute with a neighbour who is running motor bikes, ATV's on his own property, for hours at a time, resulting in complaints to George. It has caused problems with noise, dust and is affecting campers at his park . The current noise by-law for the Township is silent on this type of disturbance. The clerk will research possible changes/ amendments to assist with this noise problem.

Alex Lacher, Doeview Cottages and B & B, attended to discuss the letter he forwarded on August 18, 2004 regarding noise issues this summer and requesting Council consider making amendments or new by-laws to control noise. Alex supports the positions taken by his colleagues and had nothing further to add.

Included in the agenda package for Council's consideration was by-law #18-96, to control noise and by-law # 8-2003, property standards.

The clerk will contact the O.P.P. and request more police presence in the Katrine area.

Reeve Thomas thanked the delegations for attending and bringing their concerns to Council's attention.

APPLICATIONS/TENDERS:

GRAVEL - Tender # 2-2004

  • -Whitmell Limited submitted a tender as per the requirements for a total amount of $ 33,540.00 including PST and GST.

  • -B.O.R. Aggregate Co. Inc. returned the tender document, declining to tender this year.

A resolution accepting the tender submitted by Whitmell's was passed.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

- Councillor Brandt asked if a letter opposing the sale of the Green Bay Scout Camp of Lake Cecebe had been forwarded. The clerk replied positively.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Councillor MacPhail updated Council on the status of the assessment of trailers in the Township.

REPORTS:

  • -Building permit report - July 2004


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  • -Robert Miller, municipal planner, suggestions re Sterritt proposal for Concession 2, Part Lot 21.

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CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Township pf McMurrich/Monteith, request for support of a resolution to petition the Provincial Government to re-consider its decision to close the Leslie Frost Centre in Dorset. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Municipality of Chatham-Kent, request for support of a resolution to petition the Provincial Government to re-instate the Municipal Outlet Drainage grant program. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Township of South-West Oxford, request for support of a resolution to petition the Provincial Government to reverse the decision to phase out the grants under the Municipal Outlet Drainage (MOD) program and to reinstate the program effective immediately. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Municipality of Kincardine, request for support of a resolution to strongly urge the Provincial Government to reconsider its position to phase out the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Town of North Perth, request for support of a resolution to request the Minister of Agriculture and Food, Honourable Steve Peters to re-instate the Municipal Outlet Drainage program. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Town of North Perth, request for support of a resolution to petition AMO to appeal to both provincial and federal governments in Canada to provide financial support directly to the red meat producers who are experiencing unbearable financial losses in order to sustain the red meat industry in Canada, and continue to negotiate with the United States and other countries for the export of Canadian red meat. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Friend's of Burk's Falls District Health Centre, thank you for donation.
  • -Copy of a letter sent to the Ministry of Transportation, Planning and Design Section, from Terry Forde, 109 North Pickerel Lake Road, regarding the four laning of Highway 11.
  • -Canadian Federation of Independent Business, information regarding the recent survey, "The Real Deal On Municipalities", based on a survey of independent business members, on redefining local government revenues and responsibilities.


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  • -Invitation from Liz Trolove, Co-ordinator of the 2004 Community Worship Service, to be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 5th, 2004 at the Burk's Falls arena, upstairs room.


  • -Municipality of Whitestone, invitation to an open house to honour the retirement of John Bottrell, Dunchurch Community Centre, Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 8:00 p.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Roma Insurance Board, OMEX retro-assessment, notification of forum to take place during the AMO conference, Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. at the Westin Ottawa.


  • -Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada, Chris Sinardo, retro-assessment, letter regarding meeting being held at AMO. Council is interested in Chris attending a meeting to discuss the retro-assessment.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -District Municipality of Muskoka, information regarding the Aggregate Resources Act, and a request for comments. Council have no comments at this time.


  • -Letter of notification, cancellation of the lease of 12 Three Mile Lake Rd effective September 15, 2004. The clerk was instructed to prepare an ad looking for proposals to rent this property and a letter will be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation to determine what their needs are for highway purposes.


  • -Municipal Park - Doe Lake, discussion regarding the need to replace the flooring. The clerk will get quotes.


  • -Council discussed a volunteer recognition program. The clerk was instructed to send Jack Blackwell recognition for his many volunteer hours at the Municipal Park, Doe Lake.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

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RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 10, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the gravel tender submitted by Whitmell's for a total cost of $ 33,540.00. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Township of McMurrich/Monteith, and petition the Provincial Government to re-consider the decision to close the Leslie Front Centre in Dorset. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the municipality of Chatham-Kent, and request the Government of the Province of Ontario to re-instate the Municipal Outlet Drainage grant program. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of South - West Oxford, and petition the Province of Ontario to reverse the decision to phase out the grants under the Municipal Outlet Drainage program and to reinstate the program effective immediately. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Kincardine, and urge the Province of Ontario to reconsider its position to phase out the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of North Perth, and hereby petition the Minister of Agriculture and Food, the Hon. Steve Peters to reinstate the Municipal Outlet Drainage program. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of Perth, and petition AMO to appeal to both provincial and federal levels of government to:

- provide financial support directly to red meat producers who are experiencing unbearable financial loses or order to sustain the red meat industry in Canada,

- continue to negotiate with the United States and other countries for the export of Canadian red meat. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the use of the municipal park at Doe Lake by the Almaguin Anglers Association on Canada Day weekend 2005 for a yard sale to raise funds for the "Fishing Derby for Children". Public access to the park and beach will not be impeded in any way. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Township of Armour hereby request the Tri R Committee organize an open house in honour of the retirement of Jim Russell, and agree to pay the appropriate portion of related expenses including a gift. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 9:00 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 14, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)