| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES January 23, 2007 The special meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, January, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Pat Hayes arrived at 7:10 p.m. and Jim Mahoney, By-Law Officer and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer. A motion was passed to move into closed session at 7:05 p.m. A motion was passed to move out of closed session at 7:22 p.m. The regular meeting followed with the following delegates attending; Jack Miners, Sgt. Bill Ayotte, Ontario Provincial Police, Brian Hatchkowski, Integrated Earth & Environmental , Ted Rumford, George Hoo and Colin Oke, Telizon; guests attending included Jamie and Steve Rumford, Barb and George Dingman. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2007, were approved as circulated by resolution. The minutes of the special meeting of January 16, 2007, were approved as circulated by resolution. A resolution was passed to accept the proposal submitted by Jim Mahoney for By-Law Enforcement duties for 2007 and 2008. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: Councillor Corcoran declared pecuniary interest on item # 27, invoice from Hal Corcoran for Katrine Community Centre flooring repair. DELEGATIONS: - Jack Miners attended to present to council an aerial photo plaque of Eastholme Home for the Aged. Jack also attended to request support for his nomination to represent Armour, Kearney, Ryerson and Perry on the Eastholme board. A resolution to support Jack was passed. - Sgt. Bill Ayotte, Almaguin Highlands Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police reviewed the occurrence stats report from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 and answered councils questions. Sgt Ayotte advised council that the replacement of the Almaguin Highlands Detachment has reached the top of the priority list for funding by the Province, but nothing has been approved to date. There is no truth to rumours that the detachment is moving, that has yet to be determined. Bill was thanked for reporting to council. - Brian Hachkowski, Integrated Earth & Environmental Limited attended to provide information regarding the recent announcement that the Parry Sound District, effective January 1, 2007 has been designated under the Aggregate Resources Act. Brian provided information, including an estimate for the site plans for municipal pits. Information will also be available from the Ministry of Natural Resources representative attending the Steering meeting on January 25th at the arena. Brian was thanked for his presentation. - Ted Rumford provided council with a site plan drawing of Concession 6, Lot 16, property owned by Steven Rumford and requested council support an application to rezone this property for extraction. There is an existing pit on the property. A resolution authorizing the clerk to forward the application to the municipal planner was passed. - George Hoo and Colin Oke, Telizon attended to provide information and answer any question council may have regarding the quote for telephone and long distance charges. Colin gave a history of the company, services offered and a list of references was provided. A resolution accepting the proposal as submitted was passed. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: - Economic Development Committee appointment. This item was tabled. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING -COMRIF Asset Management Program. Council reviewed information provided by Totten Sims and Hubicki and Greer Galloway. The clerk will research this further. REPORTS:- Tri R January 10, Pat gave a verbal report. - Armour and Burk's Falls, January 11th water discussions, minutes included. - Planning Board, January 15th, special meeting, Bob reported. - Library, January 17th, Rod gave a verbal report. - Arena, January 17th, Jerry and Pat reported. - Fire, January 18th, Marty and Bob reported. - Economic Development, January 18th, Rod reported. - Bob updated council with information regarding access to high speed internet. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Arena Project - "Our Community Works" discussed project and cost sharing. Armour council is committed but wants to see fund-raising continue and residents from municipalities who do not support the arena pay a surcharge to use the facility. - Commercial Drive Development, resolution to forward the agreement to the municipal solicitor for review and comment. CORRESPONDENCE: - Town of Parry Sound, invitation to attend an Emergency Measures Ontario Workshop scheduled for January 30, 2006 at the Bobby Orr Community Centre. A resolution authorizing available council members to attend was passed. - Municipal Finance Officer's Association of Ontario, 2007 invitation to join. A resolution authorizing becoming a member was passed. - Corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth, request to support resolution regarding the sale of the Banting Homestead Lands. A resolution in support was passed. - Katrine Community Centre, invitation to attend the 2007 Winter Karnival scheduled for February 2 - 4th. Bob MacPhail will be attending. - AMCTO, Bill 130 Training. A resolution authorizing the registration of the clerk to attend this training was passed. - AMO Member Communication, January 16, 2007, response to "Heavy Handed" Bill 140, Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2006, regulating the operation of municipal homes for the aged. - MPAC 2007 funding requirements. - MMAH, 2006 financial indicator review. - MPAC, New Municipal Licence Agreement, resolution passed authorizing the clerk to sign agreement. - MPAC, information and options for use of assessment data. - Almaguin Fish Improvement Association, notification that the Ministry of Natural Resources will no longer support this association by providing the required permits therefore they will be forced to cease its operations. - Ministry of Natural Resources, Notice of Phase 1: Stage One invitation to participate in the French Severn Forest Management Plan 2009 - 2019, Parry Sound District. NEW BUSINESS: - Michael D Turner, letter of engagement for 2006 audit. Resolution authorizing the Reeve and Clerk to sign was passed. - Hal Corcoran, invoice for the repair of the Katrine Community Centre flooring. Payment was authorized by resolution. - Katrine Community Centre Club, request for reimbursement for expenses to host candidates meeting. Payment was approved by resolution. - Northeastern Fire Education Conference 2007. Resolution authorizing the registration of Marty Corcoran was passed. - DataFix, proposal for Municipal Voter View management service. Resolution was passed authorizing the clerk to sign the memorandum of understanding. - Township of Perry road agreement was reviewed. The clerk will prepare the required by-law for approval. - Almaguin Animal Shelter agreement was renewed for this term of council. - Spring roadside clean up was discussed. Rod would like the Township to sponsor an event. Rod will follow this up with Leanne for access to supplies and scheduling. - List of Correspondence Received and not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 7:05 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 7:22 p.m. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal submitted by Jim Mahoney for By-law Enforcement duties for 2007 and 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the minutes of the January 9, 2007 meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt,That the minutes of the special meeting on January 16, 2007 be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock,That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the nomination of Jack Miners to represent the municipality on the Board of Management of Eastholme for this term of council. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the clerk to forward the zoning application submitted by Steve Rumford for Concession 6, Lot 16 to the municipal planner to prepare the zoning amendment. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal submitted by Telizon for telephone and long distance service. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize all available council and staff to attend the Emergency/Disaster Preparedness training session to be held Tuesday, January 30, 2007 in Parry Sound. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve payment to the Municipal Finance Officers Association of Ontario for 2007 in the amount of $ 259.70. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of New Tecumseth regarding the Banting Homestead Lands. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of the clerk treasurer to attend the AMCTO Bill 130 training session scheduled for March 29 in North Bay and agree to cover out of pocket expenses for same. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the clerk to sign the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation licence agreement - January 1, 2007. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock , That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the clerk to forward the draft agreement between Loblaws Properties Limited, 1653194 Ontario Ltd, Village of Burk's Falls and the Township of Armour to the municipal solicitor Russell Christie for review and comment. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign the engagement letter dated December 4, 2006 from municipal auditor, Michael D Turner regarding the 2006 audit. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of Invoice # 383209 from Hal Corcoran for the repair of the floor at Katrine Community Centre in the amount of $ 168.17. Carried. Pecuniary interest declared by M Corcoran. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment to the Katrine Community Centre Club for the reimbursement of expenses to host the all candidates meeting, October 11, 2006. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Marty Corcoran to attend the 2007 Northeastern Fire Education Conference, March 29 - April 1st, North Bay, and agree to pay out of pocket expenses for same. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the purchase and signing of the memorandum of understanding from DataFix for the municipal voter view program for on-going maintenance of the voters list. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, The Council of the Township of Armour wish to extend the contract with the Almaguin Animal Shelter for this term of council at the same rate, $ 200.00 plus gst monthly. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |