THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

December 23 , 2003

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Bob MacPhail; guests Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson, Karen Kowalchuk, Sheila Mutton, staff Wendy Whitwell, 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 regular meeting on December 9, 2003 were approved by resolution as amended

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -No pecuniary interest was declared.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING

  • -Township of Perry, nomination for Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit representative. A resolution supporting the nomination of Bill Core was passed.


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  • -A resolution appointing Richard Thomas to the Arena Board and economic development committee was passed.


  • -A resolution appointing Tom Roduck and Barb Marlow to the District Social Services Board for the 2003 to 2006 term was passed.


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  • -A letter submitted from Joanne Cripps requesting appointment to the Library Board was read and discussed. A resolution to appoint Arlene Anderson and Joanne Cripps to represent the Township of Armour on the Library Board was passed.


  • -letter from Almaguin Highlands Strategic Plan Implementation Committee regarding economic development for our area was read and discussed. A resolution to appoint Richard Thomas to this committee was passed.


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  • -A resolution to rescind the appointment of Rod Blakelock to the Eastholme Home for the Aged was passed.


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  • -Durham Region request for a donation for the Juno Beach Challenge was reviewed and discussed. A resolution regarding a donation was tabled.


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  • -A letter from David Apramian, M.D. regarding the Burk's Falls Urgent Care Clinic was read and discussed. A resolution of support was passed and a letter will be forwarded to Ms. Vaughn Adamson.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 50-2003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time.

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  • -# 51-2003, being a by-law to appoint a Clerk Treasurer, was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -# 52-2003, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk Treasurer, was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Tri R, December 10, Richard and Bob gave a verbal report.
  • -Library, December 17, Rod gave a verbal report
  • -Arena, December 17, copy of the minutes were included in the agenda. Richard and Jerry gave a verbal report.
  • -By-law Enforcement Officer report - November 30, was reviewed.
  • -Chief Building Official report - November 30, was reviewed.
  • -Progress report, December 23 - was reviewed.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Township of Perry, notification of proposed improvements to the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre, and a request for written consent to proceed as per Section 3(g) of the lease agreement. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -News Release from the Province of Ontario regarding proposed reforms to the Planning Act and the role of the Ontario Municipal Board.


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  • -News Release from the Province of Ontario regarding a Nuisance Bear Policy and the roles of the Province and municipalities.


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  • -reply from the Platts family regarding the Township letter dated November 19, 2003.

The Clerk was instructed to forward a reply.

  • -letter from Tax Recovery Group was read and discussed. No action will be taken at this time

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Staff report dated December 19th, 2003 regarding un-used vacation time. The clerk was instructed to pay vacation owing to Leanne Crozier

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -2004 AMCTO Membership renewal. A resolution to renew the membership for Leanne Crozier and Wendy Whitwell was passed.


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  • -Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 2004 membership renewal request. A resolution to renew for 2004 was passed.


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  • -Knights of Columbus request to hold a fund-raising walk was read and discussed. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -South East Parry Sound District Steering Committee, request for payment of a three year membership fee, minutes of the November 27th meeting and a background report were reviewed. A resolution authorizing payment for a three year term was passed.


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  • -Ministry of Transportation, notice of application for approval to expropriate land and corresponding maps were reviewed and discussed.


  • -resolution to write-off taxes for a property located in Concession 8, Part Lot 2 was approved.
  • -Township of Armour Notice - December 2003 Improvements in Service. The proposed notice as required by Section 300 (1) of the Municipal Act was reviewed and discussed. The clerk was authorized to advertise as required.
  • -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 December 9, 2003 be adopted as amended. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the nomination of Bill Core to the Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit Board. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, The Council of the Township of Armour hereby appoint Richard Thomas to the Arena Board and the Economic Development Committee. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour appoint Tom Roduck and Barb Marlow to the District Social Services Board for the 2003 to 2006 term. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby appoint Arlene Anderson and Joanne Cripps as representatives for the Township of Armour on the Library Board. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind the appointment of Rod Blakelock to the Eastholme Home for the Aged Board. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby appoint Richard Thomas to sit on the Almaguin Highlands Strategic Plan Implementation Committee. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation of $ to the Juno Beach Challenge. (Tabled)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 50-2003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 50-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 50-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 23rd day of December, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 51-2003, being a by-law to appoint a Clerk Treasurer for the Corporation of the Township of Armour. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 51-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 51-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 23rd day of December, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 52-2003, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk Treasurer for the Corporation of the Township of Armour. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 52-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 52-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 23rd day of December, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the letter submitted by Dr. David Apramian regarding the reduction of physician hours at the Burk's Falls Urgent Care Clinic and agree to forward a letter supporting this position to Ms. Vaughan Adamson, Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin Health Services. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour as per section 3(g) of the lease agreement with the Township of Perry regarding Almaguin Highlands Information Centre, have received due notice as required and have no objection to the proposed renovations at AHIC. The Township of Armour accepts no liability for any financial contribution toward such renovation costs. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of 4 ½ days unused vacation time for 2003 to Leanne Crozier. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the renewal of AMCTO membership for Wendy Whitwell and Leanne Crozier for 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the renewal of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario membership for 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle the fundraising walk by the Knights of Columbus scheduled for Saturday, April 24th, 2004, and wish them success with this endeavour. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of the annual membership to the South East Parry Sound District Steering Committee in the amount of $ 30.00 for a three year term. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the write-off of taxes for Concession 8, Part Lot 2, in the amount of $ 102.06 as this property is now in the exempt class. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 9:05 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for January 13, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)