THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

January 11, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail, Councillor Blakelock was absent; delegates, Sgt Bill Ayotte, O.P.P; guests, Richard Holloway, Joy Murphy and Ron Russell; and staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting December 14, 2004 were approved as circulated and the minutes of the special meeting on December 16, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -Councillor Brandt declared pecuniary interest on the following items which are included in the agenda for Armour Council on January 11, item # 5, correction regarding the tender for printing contract from the Almaguin News.

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DELEGATIONS:

  • -Sgt. Bill Ayotte, O.P.P. discussed the occurrence statistics report from January 2004 to December 31, 2004, and a report which reviews a five year history of these statistics. Armour's statistics indicate a decrease from 2003 to 2004 for calls for service. Sgt. Ayotte also provided Council with a copy of the Ontario Provincial Police, Almaguin Highlands Detachment 2005 Business Plan.

  • -Terry Patterson, Jardine OME Insurance was unavailable.


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  • -Les Phinney, CRS-I, will attend later in the evening for a closed session.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Resolution to amend resolution # 34 from the December 14, 2004 meeting was discussed and a resolution passed.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -ROMA/OGRA conference, February 20th - February 23rd, Toronto, was reviewed and discussed. A resolution authorizing the registration of Jerry Brandt was passed.


  • -OMB Hearing regarding Ministry of Transportation request for road closings. Council reviewed the letter of objection and request for clarification forwarded to the OMB. Council discussed the map recently forwarded by the Ministry of Transportation requesting approval of the sign layout for the Doe Lake Road and Three Mile Lake Road. This map indicates an additional service road running off the existing Highway 11, which would provide access to a large parcel of property south of Concession 4 & 5 road allowance, on the west side of the existing Highway. Reeve Thomas will determine the status of this proposed road.

  • -A resolution was passed authorizing Reeve Thomas to act on behalf of the municipality at the OMB hearing scheduled for January 13, 2004 at the Village of Burk's Falls Council Chambers.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

  • -road accounts voucher # 01-2005, in the amount of $ 37,028.65 was approved for payment by resolution.


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  • -general accounts voucher # 01-2005, in the amount of $ 54,852.97 was approved for payment by resolution.


  • -landfill accounts voucher # 01-2005, in the amount of $ 5,242.37 was approved for payment by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 01-2005, being a by-law to authorize temporary borrowing was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 02-2005, being a by-law to authorize penalty charges was read a first, second and third time.


  • -By-law # 03-2005, being a by-law to provide for interest to be added to tax arrears was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 04-2005, being a by-law to establish a committee of adjustment was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Arena, December 15th, Jerry gave a verbal report.
  • -Library, December 15th, November 17th minutes included in the agenda.
  • -Fire Board, January 6th, Marty gave a verbal report. A resolution authorizing payment of the November accounts was passed.
  • -Planning Board, January 10th, Richard gave a verbal report.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Municipality of Clarington, request for support of a resolution to petition the Province of Ontario to amend the Municipal Elections Act to provide for a four year term of office for municipal council members. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Town of Halton Hills, request for support of a resolution to lobby Bell Canada to find a technical solution to problems resulting from duplicate 911 numbers as a result of amalgamating municipalities. A resolution of support was passed.

  • -City of North Bay, request for support of a resolution to lobby the Provincial and Federal governments to take the necessary step to establish the North Bay Jack Garland Airport as an international cargo and freight receiving and distribution centre for Ontario. A resolution in support was passed.

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  • -Township of Ryerson, request for the Library Agreement to be discussed and finalized at a Tri Council meeting. This meeting has been scheduled for January 26, 2005 at the Armour Township council chambers at 7:30 p.m


  • -Information from the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board on the Parry Sound/Muskoka Early Years program.


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  • -Township of Perry, Mayor Bill Core, greetings from AHIC.


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  • -Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit, Transition Committee, notification of public information sessions to discuss merger, Wednesday January 12, 2005 a the Health Unit, Gravenhurst and Thursday, January 13th, at Dunchurch Community Centre. Both meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Councillor Brandt will attend the meeting in Dunchurch.


  • -Councillor John Cochrane, Township of Archipelago, acknowledging recent appointment to the Muskoka Parry Sound Heath Unit Transition Committee.


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  • -Eastholme Home for the Aged, information regarding the makeup and term for the board of management.


  • -Ontario Division Canadian Union of Public Employees, request for support to lobby the Province and Federal governments to move quickly in creating a new national child care program. No action taken by Council at this time.


  • -City of Pickering, requesting support of a resolution to lower the legal voting age from eighteen to sixteen for federal, provincial and municipal elections. This motion was defeated.


  • -City of Cornwall, request for support of a resolution to petition the Federal Government to seriously review the proposal of implementing a Medical Student Lottery. This motion was tabled.


  • -City of North Bay, invitation to attend a workshop in North Bay, "How to Redevelop Brownfields in Ontario", scheduled for Thursday, January 27th. No one will be attending.


  • -Honourable Andy Mitchell, invitation to attend annual pre-budget consultation, Tuesday, January 18th, Bracebridge, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Reeve Thomas will attend.


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  • -Honourable Andy Mitchell, invitation to attend a round table discussion with the Honourable Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Friday, January 21st, at the Charles W. Stockey Centre, Parry Sound. Councillor MacPhail will attend.


  • -AMO, request for all municipalities to participate in relief efforts for the victims of the Asian Tsunami. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

  • -copy of correspondence dated January 4, 2005, sent to the Ministry of Transportation detailing the issues and concerns Council are requesting be addressed at the upcoming meeting.
  • -Village of South River, invitation to Council to attend the next Steering Committee meeting on January 27th, 2004, hosted by the Municipality of South River and the Almaguin Highlands Strategic Planning Implementation Committee at the South River Community Centre 7 p.m. This meeting will highlight the "Lure of Almaguin" project.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Council reviewed the proposed by-law for the Smith property, Part Lot 9, Concession 9. This by-law to remove the holding zone will be circulated to the Ministry of Environment, along with the Jagger Hims hydrogeologic evaluation report dated October 8, 2003 for comments.


  • -copy of correspondence to Mr. T. Forde from the Ministry of Transportation, dated December 13, 2004, regarding Highway 11 four laning from Burk's Falls to South River.


  • -copy of email from Ray Hong, Ministry of Transportation regarding request for a copy of the Access Review Study referenced in correspondence from Ministry of Transportation to Mr. Forde.


  • -copy of letter to the Ministry of Transportation, dated December 18, 2004 from Mr. Forde.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Ministry of Transportation, letter dated December 13, 2004 requesting council approve the enclosed sign layout indicating the recommended road name signing to take motorists off Highway 11 at the Three Mile Lake/Doe Lake Road interchange. A resolution was passed.


  • -Association of Municipalities of Ontario, information on services provided by AMO, and renewal invoice for 2005. A resolution was passed authorizing payment of the invoice.


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  • -Ontario Good Roads Association, invoice for 2005 membership. A resolution authorizing payment of the invoice was passed.


  • -Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, invoice for 2005 membership. A resolution authorizing payment of the invoice was passed.


  • -Northeastern Fire Education Conference, March 31, 2005 to April 3, 2005, North Bay. A resolution authorizing the registration of Councillor Corcoran for this conference was passed.


  • -Katrine Community Centre Club, Winter Karnival, January 28 - 30th, request to declare this a community festival, and a request to close Brown's Drive on January 29th, from 10:30 to 2:00 p.m. Resolutions to authorize these events were passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

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

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  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 9:32. p.m. was passed.


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  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 10:04 p.m. was passed.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the December 14, 2004 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the minutes of the special meeting held on December 16, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby amend resolution # 34, passed by Council on December 14, 2004 as follows:

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That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal submitted by the Almaguin News for printing services for 2005, in the amount of $ 280.00 plus gst. Pecuniary interest declared by Councillor Brandt. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Jerry Brandt to attend the 2005 OGRA/ROMA Conference scheduled for February 20 -23/05, in Toronto, and agree to cover expenses related to same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize Richard Thomas to act on behalf of Council at the OMB hearing scheduled for January 13, 2005, OMB file # M040084, MTO file # GWP-480-93-00, regarding Ministry of Transportation road closings required for the four laning of Highway 11, north of Highway 518W to .6 km south of Hwy. 520 at Burk's Falls. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Road Accounts Voucher # 01-2005 in the amount of $ 37,028.65 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That General Accounts Voucher # 01-2005 in the amount of $ 54,852.97 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 01-2005 in the amount of $ 5,242.37 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 01-2005, being a by-law to authorize temporary borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 01-2005 be read a second time. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 01-2005 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of January, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 02-2005, being a by-law to establish a penalty charge for non-payment of current taxes. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 02-2005 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 02-2005 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of January, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 03-2005, being a by-law to provide for interest to be added to tax arrears. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 03-2005 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 03-2005 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of January, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 04-2005, being a by-law to establish a Committee of Adjustment. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 04-2005 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 04-2005 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of January, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of the Fire Brd accounts for November in the amount of $ 24,665.46, resulting in an over budget expenditure up to November 30, 2004 in the amount of $ 1,730.55. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Municipality of Clarington, and petition the Province of Ontario to amend the Municipal Elections Act to provide for a four year term of office for municipal council members. (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 Halton Hills regarding problems resulting from duplicate 911 numbers resulting from amalgamated municipalities, and support the lobbying of Bell to find a technical solution to this problem. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of North Bay, and petition the Provincial and Federal Governments to take the necessary steps to establish the North Bay Jack Garland Airport as an international cargo and freight receiving and distribution centre for Ontario. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the City of Pickering, and Bill C-261, to lower the voting age from eighteen to sixteen at the Federal level and, lobby the Province of Ontario to amend the Elections Act, which govern Provincial elections and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 which govern Municipal elections to lower the voting age form eighteen to sixteen. Recorded vote: - for- MacPhail, against - Brandt, Corcoran, Thomas. (Defeated)

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Cornwall and petition the Provincial and Federal Governments to provide a serious review of the proposal to implement a medical student lottery. (Tabled)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $ 500.00 to the Canadian Red Cross, Asian Tsunami Relief Fund. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour have reviewed the letter dated December 13, 2004 from the Ministry of Transportation and enclosed sign layout between Highway 518 and Highway 520, as indicated on this plan and have no objection to the proposed sign layout, excepting the road names as "Katrine Road". Council wish to deliberate further on this road name. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of the 2005 membership to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of the 2005 membership to the Ontario Good Roads Association. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of the 2005 membership to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Marty Corcoran, to attend the 2005 Northeastern Fire Education Conference, March 31st to April 3, 2005 in North Bay, and agree to cover related expenses for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the Katrine Winter Karnival, January 28th - 30th a community festival, and appoint Jack Murray to represent the best interests of the municipality for this festival. (Carried)

 

  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the closing of Brown's Drive on January 29, 2005 from 10:30 am to 2:00 p.m. to facilitate the parade and bed races associated with the Katrine Winter Karnvial. The closing will not affect any emergency services that may be required during this time. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:32 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 10:04 p.m. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 10:06 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for January 25, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)