THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

February 22, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, and Bob MacPhail; Councillor Jerry Brandt was absent; guest, Karen Kowalchuk; and Les Phinney, CRS, and Leanne Crozier, Deputy Clerk.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting February 8, 2005 were approved as circulated .

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

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DELEGATIONS:

  • -None

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Councillor MacPhail reported on the Preliminary Design Report as submitted by Greer Galloway Group on the Pevensey Bridge. The report provides repair options as well as replacement options. Council discussed comments in the report regarding realignment with Les Phinney. At this time Council would like the report from Greer Galloway forwarded to Strong Township Council for their consideration and response within a couple months.


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  • -The FONOM conference preliminary agenda was reviewed. At this time no one is interested in attending.


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  • -The Economic Development Workshop for Municipal Leaders was reviewed. At this time no one will be attending.

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APPLICATIONS:

CONSENT - B-003/05 & B004/05 - MacLean

  • -This application is to sever Concession 4, Lot 3. Council reviewed the application and cover letter, comments from the planning board planner, Tunnock Consulting, and comments from Robert Miller. A resolution approving the consent was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 10-2005, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for member of Council and local boards, officers and employees was read a first time.

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  • -By-law # 11-2005, being a by-law to authorize participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) was read a first time.

  • -By-law # 12-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time
  • -By-law # 13-2005, being a by-law to amend zoning by-law # 27-95, Part of Lots 12 & 13, Concession 3 was read a first, second and third time.
  • -Planning Board, February 14, 2005, Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Algonquin Health Services & South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, update on amalgamation, February 15th, Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Burk's Falls Special Events Committee, February 15th, 2005, Bob gave a verbal report.
  • -Arena Board, February 16th, 2005, Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Library, February 16th, 2005, Rod was not available to attend, no report
  • -Building permit report to January 30th, 2005.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Burk's Falls, Armour, Ryerson, Special Events Committee, motion put forward at February 15th, 2005 business after hours meeting, minutes of business dinner meeting, June 17th, 2004, regular meeting minutes, January 24, 2005, special meeting minutes, January 31st, 2005.

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  • -Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, an open letter to COMRIF Intake One Applicants.

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  • -Dominique Marleau, Northern Development Officer, flyer and registration form for Economic Development workshop sponsored by EDCO in Sudbury, March 2 & 3, 2005. No one will be attending.

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  • -AMO, Effective Municipal Councillor Training Program 2005, two modules being offered. No one will be attending.

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  • -Corporation of the Township of Chisholm, request to support resolution urging Minister of Finance and the Province of Ontario to re-examine the access to the gas tax fund allocation with a view to developing a fair funding formula so that municipalities that are without public transportation would also be assisted. Armour has already passed similar resolution and will forward a copy.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Copy of the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board, January 13th, 2005 regarding road closings was discussed by Council with the errors in the report noted.


  • -Council briefly discussed the map received from MTO and is still waiting for MTO to set a date for a working meeting to discuss the proposed highway through Armour Township.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Council reviewed the information to be sent out with interim tax bills. Council decided to send out only information pertaining to emergency preparedness with this billing.


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  • -Hydro One Networks, Forestry Maintenance Program was reviewed. A copy of resolution # 4 passed February 10th, 2004 with a cover letter will be forwarded to Hydro One.
  • -A resolution to rescind resolution # 11, February 10th, 2004, and a resolution to appoint James Mahoney as alternate CEMC was passed.


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


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  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 9:13 p.m. was passed.


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  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 9:28 p.m. was passed.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the February 8, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve consent application B-003/05 and B-004/05 (MacLean) Part Lot 3, Concession 4, with the following conditions:

- that a deed for the portion of the travelled road in the north east portion of Lot 3 be transferred to the Township and surveyed 66' wide, 33' on either side of the centre line of the travelled road

- that 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland be paid to the municipality as per By-law # 14-2002. Carried.

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 10-2005, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for members of Council and local boards, officers and employees. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 11-2005, being a by-law to authorize participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) in respect of the employees of the Corporation of the Township of Armour. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 12-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 12-2005, be read a second time. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 12-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of February, 2005. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 13-2005, being a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law # 27-95. This by-law is to recognize that no mineral extractive occurs on the western subject lands and to allow rural uses of the lands. The by-law also reduces the setbacks from residential uses and zones for pit buildings, plants, and stockpiles east of Leggett's Road from 100 metres (300 feet) to 30 metres (100 feet). Carried.
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 13-2005, be read a second time. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 13-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of February, 2005. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind resolution # 11 dated February 10th, 2004. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby appoint James Mahoney as the alternate, Emergency Plan Coordinator, CEMC for the Township of Armour. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:13 p.m. to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (c) of the Municipal Act. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 9:28 p.m. Carried.


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 9:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for March 8, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried.