| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES December 12, 2006 The
inaugural meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on November 28, 2006 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Barb Marlow attended to report on the District Social Services Board and to request support for another term. Barb explained the reason for the additional levy for 2006. A resolution of support was passed. Council reviewed the information provided by the DSSAB detailing board representation and reimbursement package. A resolution was passed nominating Marty Corcoran as the second representative for area 4. - Bob Galloway, Shawn Zarayi, Greer Galloway Group attended to update council on both bridge projects. The following were reviewed: Pevensey Bridge: - letter from Armour, December 1 resulting from site meeting November 23rd, - response from Bob Galloway dated December 4th. - Greer Galloway, progress status report dated December 12th. Bob advised council that he is not satisfied with the current payment certificate request from the contractor and is not recommending it for approval at this time. He will be negotiating items and report back in the New Year. The guard rail modifications are being completed now. Bob will advise when everything is done. Ferguson Bridge: The following were reviewed: - Greer Galloway, progress status report dated December 12, 2006 - payment certificate No. 3, Bob has recommended payment. - Bob discussed the reasons why this project is behind schedule. The contractor has requested working until December 22nd, barricade the road and bridge to traffic for the winter and return in the spring to complete the project. This is not acceptable to council. Bob Galloway will inform the contractor the work must continue in January. - Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues: - road accounts voucher # 12-2006, approved by resolution - vehicles parking in turnarounds on roadsides creating plowing problems, signs will be posted, notices put on vehicles and vehicles will be towed. - nuisance beavers, discussed at length. The decision of council is to allow our road department to deal with nuisance beaver and they have all taken the course and are licensed through MNR. - deer crossing sign on Pickerel and Jack Lake Road should be moved. - Bob Miller, Municipal Planner attended to discuss planning issues: - proposal for 2007 was distributed to council and clerk - proposed date for a working session for the Official Plan set for January 30th at 3:30 p.m. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - Road accounts voucher # 12-2006, in the amount of $ 119,116.92 was approved for payment by resolution. - Bridge accounts voucher # 12-2006, in the amount of $ 113,672.44 was approved for payment by resolution. - General accounts voucher # 12-2006, in the amount of $ 222,897.46 was approved for payment by resolution. - Landfill accounts voucher # 12-2006, in the amount of $ 9,621.66 was approved for payment by resolution. APPLICATIONS: Severance: Taylor/Misler - File # B-044/06 to B-046/06 - Agent for the applicant requested these applications be deferred. REPORTS: - Planning Board, December 11th. Bob gave a verbal report. - Lea Consulting, Commercial Drive Development traffic study. - Emergency Management Program Committee, November 21st, minutes CORRESPONDENCE: - Township of Madawaska Valley, request for support of a resolution to lobby the Province to take immediate action both administratively and fiscally to resolve the medical care practitioner shortage in Ontario. A resolution in support was passed. - AMO Communications regarding Canada Ontario Launch COMRIF Asset Management Program. - Canada Infrastructure regarding the launch of the asset management program. - OGRA, information regarding bridge inspections and asset management program. - Infrastructure Ontario information regarding the Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative. - FONOM, 2007 FONOM/MMAH Municipal Conference, May 9th -11th, Kirkland Lake. - AMO, 2007 membership renewal. A resolution was passed authorizing the renewal for 2007. - AMO, Effective Municipal Councillor Training Workshop schedule. A resolution was passed authorizing the registration of Bob MacPhail and Pat Hayes for training. - ROMA Board, request for nominations. A resolution to support Bill Vrebosch was passed. - Katrine Community Centre Club, schedule of events. A resolution was passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Relocation of the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police Detachment, draft resolution was amended and approved. NEW BUSINESS: - Resolution to write-off taxes as per staff report was approved. - Staff report regarding committee and appointments needed for term of council. A resolution was passed appointing new members to various committees. - A resolution authorizing the Reeve, Clerk and alternates to sign the resolution regarding banking and security for the Corporation. Marty Corcoran will be the second signing officer as Acting Reeve. - South East Parry Sound District Steering Committee, notice of January 25, 2007 meeting at Sundridge Community Centre, 110 Main Street at 7:30 p.m. - Town of Parry Sound, Emergency Medical Service Committee, information regarding committee and request for appointment. - Village of Burk's Falls request for support for Cathy Still as representative on the Parry Sound Medical Service Committee. A resolution of support was passed. - District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, information regarding association of representation. - Township of Ryerson, request for support of Glenn Miller to represent Ward 4 of the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association. A resolution in support was passed. - Almaguin Forester 2007 contract offer. A resolution accepting the offer for the 2007 contract was passed. General discussion regarding advertising. The clerk was instructed to advertize in the Almaguin News rather than the Almaguin Forester. - OGRA 2007 Conference registration form. This item was deferred. - North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, information regarding the board and appointments. No one put their name forward for nomination. - Draft Servicing Agreement regarding Commercial Drive was distributed to council to review and discuss at a future date. - List of correspondence received, not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of November 28, 2006 meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support Barbara Marlow as representative for Area 4, DSSAB Board. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby nominate Marty Corcoran to represent Area 4 on the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board and authorize this resolution to be circulated to all area 4 municipalities for support. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Road Accounts Voucher # 12-2006 in the amount of $ 119,116.92 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 Rod Blakelock, That Bridge Accounts Voucher # 12-2006 in the amount of $ 113,672.44 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 Marty Corcoran, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 12-2006 in the amount of $ 9621.66 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same.Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 12-2006 in the amount of $ 222,897.46 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 Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Madawaska Valley and petition the government of Ontario to take immediate action both administratively and fiscally to resolve the medical care practitioner shortage in Ontario. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the renewal of the AMO membership for 2007.Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Bob MacPhail and Pat Hayes to attend the AMO Municipal Councillor Training scheduled for January 24 and 25 in Huntsville and agree to pay out of pocket expenses for same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support Bill Vrebosch as representative for Zone 9 R.O.M.A. Board Executive for the next four year term. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of the invoice to Earl Haggart in the amount of $ 500.00 for the sealing and waxing of the new flooring at the Katrine Community Centre. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby acknowledge the following events to be held at the Katrine Community Centre involving the sale of alcohol: December 16, 2006 Country Jamboree December 31, 2006 New Years Eve Dance January 13, 2007 Country Jamboree Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, Whereas the current Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police Detachment office is located in the Township of Armour, And Whereas the Township of Armour is centrally located within the detachment catchment area, And Whereas all the municipalities serviced by the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police Detachment have a common interest in maintaining or improving the current level of service provided, Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour request the Ontario Realty Corporation notify all municipalities served by the Almaguin Highlands Detachment before a decision is made to relocate this detachment, And Further, provide the detailed requirements including tender package when available from the Ontario Realty Corporation to all municipalities in the detachment catchment area so all have an equal opportunity to respond. And Further, this resolution be forwarded to municipalities in the Almaguin Highlands Provincial Police Detachment service area. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that we continue past the eleven o'clock curfew. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize that 2006 taxes for municipal owned property be written off as per the staff report attached. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby appoint members to the various committees for this term of council (December 2006 to November 2010) as per the attached report. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the Reeve and Clerk and named alternates to sign the resolution regarding banking and security for the Corporation for this term of council. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of the $ 40.00 fee to the Township of Ryerson for the Steering Committee for this term of council. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the nomination of Cathy Still to the Parry Sound District Medical Service Committee. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the nomination of Glenn Miller as Director for Ward 4 for the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the contract submitted by Almaguin Forester for 2007 in the amount of $ 159.00. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 11:40 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for January 9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |