THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

August 28, 2001

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, and Gary McFarlane; delegates Michael Turner, municipal auditor; Tom Stevenson; Jack Murray, Katrine Community Centre Club; Linda Parkinson; Rob Tereschyn; guests Paul & Sylvia Robinson, Margaret Herrington, Phyllis Leggett, Ron Russell, Doug Dobbs, Michael Jordan, Diane & Ken McIntyre, Bob Gray, Gayle & Grant Crozier, Gord Isbister, Ruby Ferrie, Robert Arnold, Lorne Dyck, Diane Toyne, Roberta Haviland, Gloria Wilde, Christine Arnold, Peter Brooke, Gary Sippel, Jan InDenBosch; staff Paul Schaefer, CBCO, and Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and the minutes of the regular meeting on July 24, 2001 and the minutes of the special meeting on August 16, 2001 were adopted as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

• -Michael Turner, municipal auditor, attended Council to review the final budget figures for 2000, review the 2001 budget and assist Council is setting the 2001 tax rates. The budget and OPTA reports showing tax rates with three different scenarios were included in the agenda packages. Mike explained the notional tax rates and effects of assessment changes and answered questions from Council. The Clerk-Treasurer was asked her recommendation which was to add $ 50,000.00 to the current budget. The decision of Council was to approve the budget at presented and adding $ 25,000.00 from the municipal reserves. The Clerk was instructed to prepare the final levy by-law for the next meeting.



• -Tom Stevenson attended Council to discuss an Operator's Agreement. This agreement had been entered into with his mother, and now that the property has been severed and transferred to Tom, the agreement must be transferred to him. Tom answered questions from Council. The by-law to enter into the agreement will be discussed later in the meeting.



• -Jack Murray, Katrine Community Centre Club, along with Peter Brook, Gary Sippel and Jan InDenBosch attended Council to request funds for repairs to the Centre. Jack presented a maintenance report with a list of repairs that need to be done and an estimate for materials and some labour. Most of the labour will be done by volunteers except the insulation. A general discussion followed. A resolution was passed approving the repairs. Jack informed Council that the Trillium grant applied for, to upgrade the washroom in the seniors room to a wheelchair accessible washroom, had been approved.



• -Linda Parkinson attended Council to request permission for a second residence on her property, Pt. Lot 26, Concession 14. Second residences are not permitted in the zoning by-law. A second dwelling unit within the main residence or separate from the main residence would require a zoning amendment. Application can be made under the Planning Act for a temporary use residence for a care giver however, the temporary use is restricted to three years and the residence would have to be removable. The other option is to sever the property, if it complies. The Clerk was instructed to discuss these options with the planner.



• -Rob Tereschyn attended Council to discuss a problem with the setbacks for his cottage. An Order to Comply & a Stop Work Order had been posted on his structure on August 13^th. Deficiencies on the piers and main frame were also noted. The Stop Work Order had been removed and further work was done. It appeared that Mr. Tereschyn did not meet the setback requirements from a minor variance given by the Committee of Adjustment in January 2000. The decision of Council is that a plot plan survey by an OLS is required to verify the setbacks of the cottage. Paul Schaefer, CBCO, gave Mr. Tereschyn a memo that the OTC & SWO are in effect & no work is permitted except on the piers & main frame.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

• -Intention to Dispose of Township Owned Lands;

A resolution was passed to declare two properties surplus. The Clerk is to prepare a draft by-law to determine the method of sale.

• -Berriedale Community Centre.

The Clerk informed Council that the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority had conducted an inspection of the washrooms. The inspector indicated that she could not find anything wrong with the washrooms but had to check with her superior and would get back you the Township. Information was left at the office on grey water systems for the kitchen sink. Phyllis Leggett informed Council that her husband and Myron Moore had installed an approved grey water system a number of years ago. She will look for any documentation on it that she may have. Bob Grey will try to determine the location of the system and make a site plan drawing for Council.

• -A resolution was passed authorizing Gary McFarlane to attend the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Conference in Sudbury, September 12^th to 14^th.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -Changes to the Joint Fire Protection Agreement. This item is on hold until the cost sharing agreement is settled.



• -Property Standards By-law. A staff report on the comments received on the proposed by-law and a list of names of volunteers for the committee were included in the agenda package. Council chose the volunteers by ballot. A resolution was passed appointing the following people to the committee; Gloria Wilde, Richard Holloway, Earl Haggart, Jim Mahoney By-law Enforcement Officer, Paul Schaefer CBCO, Councillor Gary McFarlane and Councillor, Joanne Cripps as alternate. One member of staff will attend the meetings as secretary. The Clerk was instructed to set up a meeting around the end of September.



• -Official Plan Review. A report from planner, Robert Miller, was included in the agenda package for Council's perusal. Council decided that they would not need to meet with the planner until after the draft planning appraisal is done.



• -A letter from the Ministry of Finance re Armour's CRF submission was received and reviewed. A report on the meeting at the AMO conference regarding CRF was given by Frank Gill.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

• -The following road accounts, voucher # 8-2001, in the amount of $ 32,057.90, were approved by resolution:

Bell Mobility cell phone $ 39.41

Leslie Phinney mileage & meeting $ 497.36

C.E. Stack Fuels Ltd. Diesel fuel & oil $ 1,388.65

Almaguin News Logging tender & bridge engineering

tender $ 128.44

Canadian National Railway mtc. July $ 728.45

Huntsville Truck Repair parts $ 151.06

Hydro One garage hydro July & Aug $ 359.31

Champion Road Machinery parts $ 1,039.49

Fowler Construction pit run gravel $ 300.00

Gilroy Tire Sales tire repairs $ 551.67

Ward Tim-br Mart sign posts $ 307.72

Bell Canada garage phone $ 83.00

Road Accounts:

Superior Propane Inc. cylinder rental $ 29.97

Mike's Service Centre oil & gas $ 421.37

Harvey Mulligan mowing roadsides $ 1,718.68

Northland Truck Centre parts $ 39.38

Phinney's Auto Service safety truck # 4 $ 154.50

Praxair Distribution cylinder lease $ 159.84

Purolator Courier Ltd. courier charges $ 22.34

Bob Stewart Construction culvert installation $ 1,359.60

Thompson Machine Shop repair truck # 3 $ 38.15

Totten Sims Hubicki Assoc. superbuild forms $ 252.71

Trillum Municipal Supply Inc stop signs $ 548.83

Workplace Safety & Ins. July $ 276.74

Payroll July $ 21,461.23

- The following general accounts, voucher # 8-2001, in the amount of $ 88,542.68 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada office $ 330.64

Town of Parry Sound EMS - August $ 3,995.86

Royal Bank Visa AMO registration, mileage, internet,

swim program supplies $ 1,194.74

Almaguin News Ads auditor, for lease, official plan

summer rec program, land sale,

swim lessons $ 1,106.07

Almaguin Animal Shelter Aug. $ 214.00

Rod Blakelock Aug. Council fee $ 375.00

Cintas Canada Ltd. Office supplies $ 71.62

Co-operators Insurance benefits $ 493.31

Marty Corcoran Aug. Council fee $ 375.00

Joanne Cripps Aug. Council fee $ 375.00

Frank Gill Aug. Council fee $ 433.33

Graham Wilson & Green 2000 election $ 6,444.85

James Mahoney mileage July $ 374.13

Gary McFarlane Aug. Council fee $ 375.00

Minister of Finance OPP - June $ 9,096.00

Bev Moore cleaning July $ 80.00

Nipissing Copier Ltd. Meter charge - June $ 99.94

Township of Perry CBO - July $ 1,050.00

Receiver General Payroll deductions - July $ 11,160.48

Paul Schaefer mileage - July $ 223.71

Township of Ryerson Fire Dept. - June $ 1,615.26

Fire Dept. - July $ 961.76

Seminar expense $ 49.79

Hydro One Chetwynd Comm. Centre July & Aug$ 97.92

Office July & Aug. $ 329.82

Park $ 56.80

Street light $ 24.37

TML Rd $ 28.79

Hynde Paul Retainer - July $ 629.54

OP review - June $ 1,299.26

John Keizer groundskeeper contract $ 560.00

Extra jobs $ 175.30

Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit - Aug. payment $ 2,213.00

Hutcheson - Barnes Titles tax registration expenses $ 152.96

Michelle Litster Contract $ 1,400.00

General Accounts:

Village of Burk's Falls Arena - June $ 1,360.08

Arena - July $ 1,586.17

Green Shield Canada benefits $ 1,149.16

Petty Cash expenses $ 68.38

Burk's Falls V & S summer rec program expenses $ 36.28

Minister of Finance inspection $ 795.00

Pastime Hobby Centre summer rec program supplies $ 62.49

Pitney Bowes postage meter rental $ 169.33

Union Public Library final 2001 payment $ 2,097.99

Bowes & Cocks Ltd. Opinion of value $ 412.00

Coldwell Banker Opinion of value $ 412.00

MPAC quarterly billing $ 8,776.00

Munisoft tax bills $ 411.47

Postage by phone postage $ 2,575.00

Russell, Christie, Miller Maio Road $ 3,676.31

Doherty subdivision $ 774.36

Russell subdivision $ 1,007.50

Joe Van Gaal Opinion of value $ 412.00

Ken White Signs for public beach $ 277.50

Workplace Safety & Insurance July $ 177.38

GST & ITC $ 1,320.83

Payroll June $ 13,522.20

• -The following Landfill accounts, voucher # 8-2001, in the amount of $ 11,584.26 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada landfill site phone $ 69.67

Co-operators Insurance benefits $ 19.47

Green Shield Canada benefits $ 176.32

Uniongas heat $ 20.00

Leggett Propane propane $ 58.89

Whitmell's sand cover $ 1,263.05

Hydro One Networks hydro $ 137.65

Ward Tim-br Mart wire snips $ 26.99

Almaguin News ads - waste co-ordinator $ 94.60

Royal Bank Visa recycling workshop $ 158.03

Thompson Machine Shop baler repair $ 123.03

Esso Home Comfort diesel fuel $ 504.51

Jennifer Atkinson waste co-ordinator $ 42.38

Christophers Flowers sympathy $ 37.26

Burk's Falls Home Hdw. Hornet spray $ 8.20

Envirosupply Ltd. Gloves $ 148.71

Petty cash $ 25.00

Workplace Safety & Ins. July $ 114.72

Payroll July $ 8,555.78

APPLICATIONS:

• -SHORE ROAD CLOSING:

An application to close the shore road allowance in front of Pt. Lot 28, Concession 14, Pt. 1 of PSR-473, Robert & Barbara Martin, was approved by resolution.

BY-LAWS: - By-law # 18-2001, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second & third time.

By-law # 19-2001, being a by-law to appoint an Auditor for the Township of Armour for a term of three years, was read a first, second & third time.

- By-law # 20-2001, being a by-law to rescind By-law # 20-2000 and to enter into an Operator's Agreement with John Edward Albert Stevenson was read a first, second & third time.

• -By-law # 21-2001, being a by-law to enter into a joint ownership agreement between municipalities for operating a Tourist Information Centre, was read a first, second & third time.

• -By-law # 22-2001, being a by-law to enter into an Agreement with the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre for the management of a Tourist Information Centre, was read a first, second & third time.



• -By-law # 23-2001, being a by-law to approve the Constitution of the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre Board, was read a first, second & third time.



• -By-law # 24-2001, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a subdivision agreement between Doherty Associates Inc. with respect to Pt. Lot 6, Concession 2, Pt. 1 of 42R-12710, was read a first, second & third time. Paul & Sylvia Robinson and Margaret Herrington, on behalf of the Doe Lake Ratepayers Association, gave a written list of four questions they would like a reply to. A discussion followed. The final subdivision agreement is available in the office for them to see and the Clerk is to answer any questions they have.

REPORTS:

• -Almaguin 2000 - Aug. 21^st - Marty & Rod
• -By-law Enforcement Officer - written report for July - replies to letters of contravention from Church, Gohlich & Murray. Council requested that Jim Mahoney attend the next meeting.
• -Report from the CBCO on an inspection of the new cement block building at the Katrine Community Centre.
• -Frank Gill report on the AMO conference in Toronto. Specifically on the meetings regarding Eastholme, the CRF funding, and Armour's resolution re the Centralization of OPAC.
• -Gary McFarlane noted that there had been a discussion at the special meeting on August 16^th regarding fire works held at Three Mile Lake on the Civic weekend. Gord Isbister, President of the Three Mile Lake Cottagers Association was present to reply. He explained that there was no licenced person in charge. The fireworks were ordinary fireworks purchased at the Katrine store and set off by family members. Some one had spoken to the Fire Department and were told that they could not have a bonfire but fireworks were OK. A metal table was taken out into the lake on which there was a tub of sand and the fireworks were set off from there.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• -Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board, setting up dates for a training / review session with MNR re fish habitat & deer yard mapping; stormwater management & protection of fish habitat; roles of MNR; Protection of habitat of vulnerable & threatened species & other significant species; wetland protection; and flood plain management. Gary will co-ordinate a meeting time and inform Council members.

• -Village of Burk's Falls, setting up a Tri Council meeting on October 29, 2001 with Ms. Suzanne Bernie, Area Officer with Emergency Measurers Ontario. Council agreed with the meeting date.



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



• -Ontario Teachers' Federation, asking that Council proclaim Friday, October 5, 2001 as World Teachers' Day. A resolution was passed.



• -Almaguin Highlands Community Adjustment Committee, requesting input on any pertinent issue to be incorporated into developing the Almaguin Highlands Strategic Plan.



• -Village of Burk's Falls, requesting support of a resolution to request the Muskoka Community Network to include the Township of Armour in their initiative. A resolution was passed.



• -Township of West Grey, requesting support of a resolution regarding immediate action by the Province to administratively and fiscally resolve the medical care practitioner shortage in Ontario. A resolution was passed.



• -City of Timmins, request for support of a resolution to request the Provincial Government to establish industrial development strategies to encourage investment in opportunities presented by the new forest economy. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Township of Matachewan, requesting support of a resolution opposing the proposed changes to the Ontario Fishery Regulation on the size and catch limits for walleye, sauger and northern pike in the Northeast Region Lakes of Northern Ontario. A resolution was passed.



• -Burk's Falls, Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library, request for a donation towards the price of a new air conditioner. Council would like more information for the next meeting.



• -Ontario Provincial Police, information on the Drug Safety Program and a request for a donation. No donation was given.



• -Canadian Outdoor Heritage Alliance, request for a donation. No donation was given.



• -Almaguin Palliative Care Team, request for a donation towards the furnishing of a Palliative Care room in the Burk's Falls Health Centre. A resolution was passed to donate $ 200.00.



• -Township of Machar, requesting a donation of $ 62.00 to cover advertising costs for the "adopt a pet" ad in the Almaguin News. A resolution donating $ 62.00 was passed.



• -Information on a Public - Private Partnership Workshop to be held by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing and the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation. No one will be attending.



• -Almaguin - Nipissing Travel Association Inc., known as "Ontario Near North", information on the annual general meeting on September 13^th. No one will be attending.



• -AMO, information on a Counties, Regions and CMSMs Conference to be held in Huntsville, October 14^th - 17^th. No one will be attending.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• -2000- Auditor's report for the Fire Department.



• -Letter from Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Ltd. re Legal Expense Reimbursement Claim on Allegation of Breach of Municipal Elections Act.

NEW BUSINESS:

• -Council discussed comments presented by Gary McFarlane following his review of the Transportation Environmental Study Report for the project from Hwy 518 to Burk's Falls. Gary will draft a letter. Comments are to be in by August 31^st.

• -A draft letter to MTO regarding removal / demolition of houses, brought forward by Councillor Blakelock, was reviewed, amended and the Clerk was instructed to send it out.

• -Minutes of Settlement on Roll # 1-34920. Council directed the Clerk to appeal the decision.



• -ARB decision on 26 Melody Cres. Other ARB decisions received before the Council meeting were 89 Sunnylea Ave. and the adjacent vacant lot; 153 Sunnylea Ave.; and 164 Melody Cres.



• -Letter from the Ministry of Transportation re sign layouts for the north and south interchanges for Burk's Falls. Council had so major concerns or questions. Some minor questions about road names.



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

RESOLUTIONS:

• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 24, 2001 be adopted as circulated and amended. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the special meeting held on August 16^th be adopted as circulated. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the 2000 Financial Statement as discussed with the auditor, Michael Turner. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby set the 2001 budget reflecting a net expenditure of $ 1,111,021.00 less $ 25,000.00 from reserves, and the Clerk is instructed to prepare the final levy by-law for the next meeting. (Recorded vote - For - Blakelock, Corcoran, Cripps; Opposed - Gill, McFarlane)(Carried)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour approve maintenance repairs on Katrine Community Centre to maximum estimated value of $ 3,859.62 - invoices to be submitted to cover actual expenditures per budget presented to Council. (Carried)

• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock,

WHEREAS Notice of Intention to dispose of the lands more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto (the "Lands") was given in accordance with the requirements set out in By-law No. 10-2001 and no notice of objection to the proposed disposition was received;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the Lands to be surplus to the needs of the Municipality.

(Carried)

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Gary McFarlane to attend the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Conference to be held in Sudbury, September 12^th to 14^th, accommodation, meals and travel expenses. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby appoint Gloria Wilde, Richard Holloway, Earl Haggart, Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer, Paul Schaefer CBCO and councillor Gary McFarlane to the committee for the Property Standards by-law. Alternate Joanne Cripps. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That Road Accounts Voucher # 8-2001 in the amount of $ 32,057.90 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That General Accounts Voucher # 8-2001 in the amount of $ 88,542.68 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 8-2001 in the amount of $ 11,584.26 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour have no objection to the closing of the shore road allowance in front of Pt. Lot 28, Concession 14, Martin, and authorize the Clerk to proceed with the process. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 18-2001, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 18-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 18-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28^th day of August, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 19-2001, being a by-law to appoint an Auditor for the Township of Armour for the years 2001 to 2003. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 19-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 19-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28^th day of August, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 20-2001, being a by-law to rescind By-law # 20-2000 and to enter into an Operator's Agreement with John Edward Albert Stevenson. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 20-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 20-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28^th day of August, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 21-2001, being a by-law to enter into a joint ownership agreement between municipalities for operating a Tourist Information Centre. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 21-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 21-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28^th day of August, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 22-2001, being a by-law to enter into an Agreement with AHIC for the management of a Tourist Information Centre as revised June 6, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 22-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 22-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28^th day of August, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 23-2001, being a by-law to approve the Constitution of the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre Board as Revised on June 6, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 23-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)

• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 23-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28^th day of August, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 24-2001, being a by-law to enter into a subdivision agreement with Doherty Associates Inc. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 24-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 24-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28^th day of August, 2001. (Carried)



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



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby proclaim Friday, October 5, 2001 as World Teachers' Day. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby endorse the resolution of the Village of Burk's Falls re the Muskoka Community Network and request that the Township of Armour be included in the initiative. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Township of West Grey regarding immediate action by the Province to administratively and fiscally resolve the medical care practitioner shortage in Ontario. (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 Timmins to request the Provincial Government to establish industrial development strategies to encourage investment in opportunities presented by the new forest economy. (Recorded vote - For - Blakelock, Corcoran, Cripps, Gill - Opposed - McFarlane) (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Township of Matachewan opposing the proposed changes to the Ontario Fishery Regulation on the size and catch limits for walleye, sauger and northern pike in the Northeast Region Lakes of Northern Ontario. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby donate $ 200.00 to the Almaguin Palliative Care Team towards the furnishing of a Palliative Care room in the Burk's Falls Health Centre. (Carried)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby donate $ 62.00 to the Almaguin Animal Shelter for sponsorship for the monthly Adopt - A - Pet Advertisement in the Almaguin News. (Recorded vote - For - Blakelock, Cripps, Gill, McFarlane - Opposed - Corcoran) (Carried)

• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 12:35 a.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 11th, 2001, or at the call of the Reeve.