| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES July 11 2006 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Marty Corcoran; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Richard Holloway and Bob MacPhail; staff; Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor, Paul Schaefer, CBO, and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on June 27, 2006 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the public meeting on June 27, 2006 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the special meeting on June 28, 2006 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the special meeting on July 4, 2006 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues: - road accounts voucher # 7-2006, approved by resolution - driveway being installed on Pickerel & Jack Lake Rd, Glenn will keep an eye on - disposal of surplus roads equipment was discussed, Glenn will determine a reasonable reserve bid for this equipment and report back to council -
Glenn would like to also sell the 92 Case Loader or trade on a backhoe
and he will research this further. The 2006 roads budget has been set
with no money allocated for this. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: - Council reviewed a staff report regarding a sign and dedication in memory of Richard Thomas. The dedication will be part of the Armour 125th Anniversary Barbecue to be held on Sunday, September 24th at the municipal office from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - road accounts voucher # 07-2006, in the amount of $ 52,168.23 was approved for payment by resolution. - general accounts voucher # 07-2006, in the amount of $ 322,084.88 was approved for payment by resolution. - landfill accounts voucher # 07-2006, in the amount of $ 12,694.75 was approved for payment by resolution. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 28-2006, to authorize a site plan agreement with 1670342 Ontario Inc. was read a second and third time. -
By-law # 31-2006, to authorize an agreement for the sale of the Almaguin
Highlands Information Centre to the Township of Perry. Council reviewed
correspondence and the clerk was authorized to seek legal advice. REPORTS: - Tri R, July 5th, Bob and Marty reported. Bob advised council that the Tri R Committee is supporting a full user pay system and requested and received council's support. A public meeting will be held. - The clerk read council the resolution passed by the Township of Ryerson regarding the arena/community centre upgrade. Discussion was held, no decision was made. CORRESPONDENCE: - Town of Tecumseh requesting support of a resolution requesting the Government of Canada cancel negotiations for a free-trade agreement with Korea which would result in further negative impact on our automotive industry. A resolution in support was passed. - Township of Magnetawan and Township of Strong requesting support for a resolution requesting the Muskoka East Parry Sound Health Services reconsider the proposed name change in favour of the name "Muskoka Almaguin Health Services" to better reflect the area being served. A resolution in support was passed. - Municipality of Clarington, requesting support for a resolution regarding Ontario Clean Water Act and the need for the Government of Ontario to consult with municipalities and agricultural producers to determine regulations and implementation strategy, and also transfer adequate funding to municipalities for implementation. A resolution in support was passed. - Municipality of Brockton requesting support to petition the government to replace or reinforce the new taxable $ 1200.00 supplement with immediate and stable funding or new and existing "quality" daycare facilities. A resolution in support was passed. - Town of Greater Napanee request for support of their position that no municipality should be required to take garbage from across the Province if they are not a "willing host" to such a proposal. A resolution in support was passed. - Tony Clement, Minister for FedNor, post-budget update. - John Gerretson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announcing the release of the 2006 Building Code which includes energy-efficiency requirements. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Commercial Drive Development - Council reviewed the following: - copy of two resolution from the Village of Burk's Falls - copy of memo to the Village of Burk's Falls regarding legal representation - the clerk advised council of the invitation to attend a meeting with the developer and Burk's Falls Council, July 18. - The clerk advised council that Township of Strong has agreed to go forward with the Pevensey Bridge project this year. NEW BUSINESS: - 2006 Fall Council Newsletter - 2005 Performance Review. A resolution was passed authorizing posting on the website. - Pasquale and Rita Pugliese, 346 Kent Road, correspondence reviewed by council and discussed with Paul Schaefer, CBO. A resolution was passed. - North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit, building options survey. A resolution was passed. - Information regarding the cancellation of the assessment update from MPAC and AMO. - Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services JEPP Funding, information and application. - List of correspondence received, not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the June 27, 2006 regular meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the public meeting held on June 27, 2006 regarding draft plan of subdivision on Jack Lake be adopted as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the special meeting held on June 28, 2006 be adopted as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the special meeting held on July 4, 2006 be adopted as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour have no objection to the owner of 346 Kent Road applying for a building permit for a new structure with a ground floor area not to exceed 832 square feet, based on the written submission dated April 3, 2006. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Road Accounts Voucher # 07-2006 in the amount of $ 52,168.23 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 07-2006 in the amount of $ 322,084.88 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried -
Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Landfill Accounts
Voucher # 07-2006 in the amount of $ 12,694.75 be paid as presented and
the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for
same. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 28-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of July, 2006. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of Tecumseh and request the Government of Canada cancel negotiations for a free-trade agreement with Korea which would result in further negative impact on our automotive industry. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolutions from the Municipality of Magnetawan and the Township of Strong and request the Muskoka East Parry Sound Health Services reconsider the proposed name change in favour of the name "Muskoka Almaguin Health Services" to better reflect the area being served. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the position taken in the resolution of June 12, 2006 from the Municipality of Clarington regarding the Ontario Clean Water Act. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Brockton and petition the government to replace or reinforce the new taxable $ 1200.00 supplement with immediate and stable funding for new and existing "quality" daycare facilities. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the position taken by Greater Napanee that no municipality should be required to take garbage from across the Province if they are not a "willing host" to such a proposal. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded Richard Holloway That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the advertising of the 2005 Municipal Performance Measurement Information for taxpayers on the municipal website. Copies will also be available at the municipal office free of charge. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit request to consider as part of its planning process, the option to purchase/build a building in planning for future accommodations. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 9:50 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 25, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |