| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES July 8, 2008 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 starting at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Pat Hayes; Delegate Staff Sgt. Stacey Whaley; media, Andy Campbell; staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on June 24, 2008 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - O.P.P. Staff Sgt. Stacey Whaley attended to discuss policing issues and presented the 2008, 1st and 2nd quarter statistics. Information was also provided to council for the process through the Ontario Realty Corporation for new detachment facilities. The replacement of our local detachment has been identified as a very high priority, but no funding announcement has been made. A resolution was passed authorizing support for the 2008 Annual Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament. Staff Sgt. Whaley was thanked for attending and updating council on policing issues. - Ted Shelley, 297 Doe Lake Road has deferred and will attend a future meeting. - Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor discussed the following: - lift on Skyline Drive, brushing with our own brusher is on-going - Fowlers will be starting in two to three weeks with spreading crushed granite - signs continue to be stolen from roadsides - letter of complaint regarding the location of a community group mailbox, Bill will discuss with the property owner - road accounts reviewed and approved by resolution BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Robert Miller, written report regarding Lot 12, Concession 13, 619108 Ontario Limited (Hernan) was reviewed and discussed. Robert will draft a reply to the property owner. - Commercial Drive Development - Phase 1, outstanding issues - invoice from Doug Christie, June 25, 2008, approved for payment by resolution - invoice from Jim Greenwood June 5, 2008, approved for payment by resolution Council reviewed the invoicing details provided. - Ministry of Transportation, notification of funding allocation and eligible expenditures. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - general accounts voucher # 7-2008, in the amount of $ 298,872.53 was approved for payment by resolution. - road accounts voucher # 7-2008, in the amount of $ 167,801.03 was approved for payment by resolution. - landfill accounts voucher # 7-2008, in the amount of $ 10,443.64 was approved for payment by resolution. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 29-2008, being a by-law to amend the site plan control by-law was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 30-2008, being a by-law to enter into a site plan agreement with Lorraine Peever and William Duffy, with respect to Part of Lot 20, Concession V, Lot 9 in Plan M-237, was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 31-2008, being a by-law to set and levy rates of taxation for the year 2008, was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 32-2008, being a by-law to enter into an agreement to purchase Chief Building Official and Building Inspection services was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 33-2008, being a by-law to specify the recovery of capped taxes for multi-residential/commercial/industrial properties for the year 2008, was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Steering, Jerry reported - Tri R, Pat reported - Economic Development, Rod gave a verbal report - budget update report to June 30th for roads and general - By-law officers report - May - By-law officers response to letter of complaint Lot 27, Concession 9, Sambrook The clerk was directed to request Mr. Sambrook attend a council meeting. CORRESPONDENCE: - Almaguin Anglers Associations, notification of the 9th Annual Kids Fishing Derby, Sunday, August 3, 2008. A resolution was passed authorization a donation. - Canadian Union of Postal Workers, requesting support for a resolution calling for public hearings as part of a strategic review currently being completed. A resolution in support was passed. - Katrine Family Baseball Annual Baseball Tournament, scheduled for August 15 - 17th at the Katrine Community Centre, a resolution acknowledging this event was passed. - Town of Caledon, request for support of a resolution to lobby Canada Revenue Agency to increase the deduction limit of tax exempt allowance paid by employers to employees using their personal vehicles for business purposes. A resolution in support was passed. - Municipality of Kincardine, requesting support of a resolution in support of the recommendations contained in the Report on Removing Barriers for International Medical Doctors and encourage the Ontario Legislature to support this legislation. A resolution in support was passed. - Information from AMO regarding the 5000 Tonne Challenge and Bullfrog Power. _ North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit, copy of correspondence to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for 100% funding to support the responsibilities given to local health units for non-residential and seasonal residential drinking-water systems. - AMCTO/AMO and the Province of Ontario notification of Local Government Week, October 19 to 25th, 2008. NEW BUSINESS: - 2008 Fall newsletter, request for council input. - list of correspondence received and not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 24, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the 2008 annual Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament with a donation in the amount of $ 100.00. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Road Accounts Voucher # 7-2008 in the amount of $ 167,801.03 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Almaguin Anglers Association 9th Annual Fishing Derby with a donation of $ 100.00. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of invoice dated June 25, 2008 in the amount of $ 3,946.25 to Russell Christie regarding Commercial Drive development. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the payment of invoice # 4198 dated June 5, 2008 in the amount of $ 10,956.78 to Greer Galloway regarding Commercial Drive development. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 7 -2008 in the amount of $ 298,872.53 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 7-2008 in the amount of $ 10,443.64 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 29-2008, being a by-law to amend by-law # 8-2007, Site Plan Control By-law. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 29-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 29-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of July, 2008. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 30-2008, being a by-law to execute a site plan agreement between William C. Duffy and Lorraine S. Peever and the Township of Armour with respect to Part of Lot 20, Concession V, Lot 9 in Plan M-237. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 30-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That by-law # 30-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of July, 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 31-2008, being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation in the Township of Armour for the year 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law # 31-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That by-law # 31-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of July, 2008. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 32-2008, being a by-law to purchase Chief Building Official and Building Inspector Services and enter into an agreement for same with the Township of Perry. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 32-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 32-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of July, 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 33-2008, being a by-law to specify the recovery of capped taxes for multi-residential/commercial/industrial properties for the year 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 33-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That by-law # 33-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of July, 2008. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Whereas the Canada Post Corporation Strategic Review, which was launched by the federal government on April 21, 2008, is looking at deregulating our public post office (ie. reducing or removing Canada Post’s exclusive privilege on letters) Whereas it will become increasingly difficult for our public post office to provide affordable service to everyone, no matter where they live, if the government erodes or eliminates the very mechanism that funds universal postal service - the exclusive privilege. Whereas postal deregulation in other counties has led to post office closures, less service, fewer jobs and higher postal rates for the public and small businesses. Whereas the government is not holding public hearings as part of its strategic review or adequately consulting with the real owners of the post office - the public. Be it resolved that the Township of Armour send a letter or submission to the Canada Post Corporation Strategic Review opposing deregulation of Canada Post and insisting that the government hold public hearings and properly consult with the true owners of Canada Post - the public. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby acknowledge the Katrine Family Baseball Tournament to be held at the Katrine Community Centre August 15th - 17th, 2008 as a community festival. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Caledon and request the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) increase the deduction limit of tax exempt allowance paid by employers to employees using their personal vehicle for business purposes from the current rate of 52 cents on the first 5,000 kilometres driven and 46 cents for each additional kilometre. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution submitted by the Municipality of Kincardine and support the recommendations contained in the Report on Removing Barriers for International Medical Doctors by Etobicoke-Lakeshore M.P.P. Lauren Broten, Parlimentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care and encourage the Ontario Legislature to support this important legislation. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby cancel the regular council meeting scheduled for August 26, 2008. Carried - Moved
by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That we do now adjourn this regular
meeting at 10:59 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled
for July 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |