THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

 

MINUTES

January 24, 2006

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Acting Reeve, Marty Corcoran; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt and Bob MacPhail; delegates; Sgt. Bill Ayotte, O.P.P., Jan Machesney, Jim Benn, Katrine Community Centre Club; guests, Steve Mulligan, Gail and Harvey Mulligan; staff, Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer, Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official, Les Phinney, CRS-I, and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting on January 10, 2006 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None

DELEGATIONS:

Sgt. Bill Ayotte, O.P.P. attended to discuss the following:

  • -calls for service from January to December 2005 and a comparison to 2004.
  • -discussed Commercial Drive and Value Mart parking lot and liability issues.

Anyone coming from the parking lot onto the municipal road must yield as the traffic on the municipal roadway has the right-of-way.

Sgt. Ayotte suggesting yield signs may improve the situation.

  • -no updated information is available regarding a new OPP detachment office

Sgt. Ayotte was thanked for his report.

 

Jan Machesney and Jim Benn, Katrine Community Centre Club discussed the following:

  • -request for financial assistance to replace flooring in the centre
  • -reviewed financial summary of revenues and expenses
  • -reviewed two quotes for flooring - Council requested one more quote for flooring and they will consider this request during budget considerations.
  • -Jan discussed preliminary information on costs to write and publish a new Armour book. 2006 is Armour's 125th anniversary. The cost would likely exceed $ 33,000. Jan was thanked for the information. Council will consider.

Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer,

  • -Draft # 5 Woodlands Conservation By-law discussion
  • -Jim highlighted the changes made on council's direction.
  • -lengthy discussion and input from concerned citizens
  • -Jim was thanked for his attendance

Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official

  • -discuss the 2005 building permit summary report
  • -North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority septic inspections
  • -inspection at 175 West Point Drive for change in use. A letter will be forwarded to the property owner.

Les Phinney, CRS-I

  • -closed session

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Robert Miller, Municipal Planning Services for 2006. A resolution authorizing the acceptance of this proposal was passed.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

 
  • -Eadie, Plan 27, 274 Doe Lake Rd. Shore road allowance/Division Street closings. A resolution authorizing the clerk to forward this file to the municipal lawyer was passed.

APPLICATIONS:

Consent: Pal - Plan M-270 Lot 23 - B060/05

 
  • -Council reviewed the following:

- application

- planning report from Robert Miller, municipal planner

- planning report from Tunnock Consulting

A resolution approving the consent with conditions was passed.

 

REPORTS:

  • -Tri R, January 11th. Bob made a verbal report
  • -Arena, January 18th, postponed to January 25th.

CORRESPONDENCE:

 
  • -District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, 2006 membership renewal was approved by resolution.


  • -On-Line Planning Services Ltd. 2006 renewal was approved by resolution.


  • -Almaguin Road Superintendents Association, 2006 renewal was approved by resolution.


  • -Town of Greater Napanee, Richmond Landfill Expansion, request for a letter of support. None given.


  • -Ontario Municipal Water Association, information and request to join. No support given.


  • -AMO Alert, Omers Update Bill 206


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  • -Township of South Stormont, request for support of Bill 25, An Act to preserve the grave sites of former Premiers of Ontario. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Invitation from the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, to attend the celebration in honour of the 125th Anniversary of the church, May 21st, 2006, Burk's Falls Arena Hall.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 
  • -Ministry of Transportation - Highway 11 four-laning.

- confirmation of meeting January 30, 2006

- OGRA/ROMA conference - request for deputation with Minister Takhar

 
  • -Greer Galloway Group - quote for hydro pole relocation for Ferguson Road Bridge replacement. A resolution to authorize this payment was passed.
  • -Miller Development - Commercial Drive

- comments from Clean Water Agency

- comments from Tim Harvey, Pinestone Engineering

- comments from municipal planner, Robert Miller

The clerk will forward a letter to Tim Harvey, Pinestone.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Municipal Health & Safety, Supervisor and Managers Training Program March 20 - 21st, 2006. A resolution authorizing registration was passed.
 
  • -Emergency Plan Update - Schedule A Version 2 - December 2005 was reviewed by Council and approved by resolution.


  • - - North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit, 2006 levy and invitation to attend the upcoming information sessions.


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  • -Michael D Turner, engagement letter for 2005 audit was approved by resolution.


  • -2006 Municipal Elections - deferred


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  • -Pre-consultation meeting for proposed development Concession 11 Part Lots 21 & 22. Marty and Bob will attend.


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  • -resolution to move into closed session


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  • -resolution to move out of closed session
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RESOLUTIONS:

 
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the January 10, 2006 meeting be approved as circulated. Carried


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 9:45 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 (b) (d) 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 closed session at 10:48 p.m.. Carried


  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, The Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the Municipal Planning Services agreement from Robert Miller for 2006 and authorize the clerk to sign same. Carried
 
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the clerk to forward the shore road closing/road closing file for Tom Eadie - 274 Doe Lake Road to the municipal solicitor. Carried
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve consent application B-060/05 (PAL) Lot 23, Plan M-270 which is required to correct an encroachment issue, with the following conditions:
 

- that both the severed and retained (Lots 22 and 23) be subject to a minor variance process to recognize the undersized lots,

- that the storage shelter on Lot 22 which will not comply with the side yard setback either be removed, the lot line be reconfigured, or recognized in a minor variance process also. Carried

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. Carried


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of the 2006 membership to the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association. Carried
 
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of invoice 06-001 On-Line Community Planning Services Ltd. for the maintenance of the Armour website for 2006. Carried


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of the 2006 renewal to the Almaguin Road Superintendents Association. Carried


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of South Stormont and Bill 25 and petition the Province to approve the Private Members Bill to preserve the grave sites of former premiers of Ontario. Carried
 
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the clerk to sign the required documents and forward payment to Hydro One for the relocation of hydro poles as per quote dated December 7, 2006 to facilitate the Ferguson Road bridge replacement. Carried


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the clerk or designate to attend the Municipal Health & Safety Association Supervisor and Managers Training session scheduled for March 20 & 21, Township of Sequin, and agree to pay related costs for same. Carried


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve Version 2 dated December 2005 of the Township of Armour, Township of Ryerson & Village of Burk's Falls Emergency Plan as Schedule A to By-law # 41-2004 as amended. Carried


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the clerk and the Acting Reeve to sign the engagement letter dated January 19, 2006 from municipal auditor, Mr. Michael Turner regarding the December 31, 2005 audit. Carried
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 12:02 a.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 (c) of the Municipal Act. Carried


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 12:20 a.m.. Carried


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept, with regret, the resignation of Les Phinney, effective April 28, 2006. Carried


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That we do now adjourn at 12:27 a.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried