THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

July 12, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Richard Holloway and Joy Murphy; guests, Karen Kowalchuk, Dick Hodge, Ted Williams, Clara Brownlow, Gloria Schimmel, staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting on June 28, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

None

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Richard Holloway and Joy Murphy attended to discuss their request to close and purchase the road allowance between Lot 10 and 11, Concession 2, south of the Magnetawan River. They own the adjoining 50 acres to the west of this road allowance. The clerk was instructed to contact the Ministry of Transportation to determine if this road allowance will be required for the four laning of Highway 11, before accepting the application to purchase.
  • -Les Phinney, CRS-I, attended to discuss the following road issues:

- road accounts voucher # 07-2005 in the amount of $ 54,304.04 was reviewed

- Council reviewed correspondence from Bill Allen, ratepayer and Ryan Worral, Greer Galloway Engineers and a quote from Archaeological Services Inc. to complete a Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment for Ferguson Road and Pevensey Road bridge work. The clerk is to get further information regarding the need for this study.

- Three Mile Lake Road re-surfacing has been completed.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

  • -road accounts voucher # 07-2005, in the amount of $ 54,304.04 was approved for payment by resolution.


  • -landfill accounts voucher # 07-2005, in the amount of $ 13,312.89 was approved for payment by resolution.


  • -general accounts voucher # 07-2005, in the amount of $ 304,506.67 was approved for payment by resolution.


APPLICATIONS:

CONSENT - B-024/05 and B-025/05 2064768 Ontario Inc. Concession 11, Lot 21 application and planning reports were reviewed.

CONSENT - B-026/05 and B-027/05 2064770 Ontario Inc. Concession 11, Lot 22 application and planning reports were reviewed. Ted Williams, agent for the applicant spoke to the applications and planning reports. Council approved applications with conditions by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 26-2005, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Teranet Enterprises Inc. for OPMA product delivery was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Tri R, June 6th, Bob and Richard gave a verbal report
  • -Planning Brd, July 11th, Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -The clerk reported to Council the lack of attendance at the day camp this year. Numbers are very low, 4 to 8 children attending. We will continue the program for another week to two and advise Council.
  • -Arena Board meeting for July 20th has been canceled.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Village of Burk's Falls, request for support of a resolution to petition the Near North District School Board to set up a committee comprising of municipalities in the Almaguin Area, staff, students and parents to investigate the options of rebuilding versus refurbishing Almaguin Highlands Secondary School; methods of increasing enrollment and increased community involvement to keep the school a viable entity. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -Land Management in Local Communities, Opportunities and Challenges for First Nations and Municipal Government Relations, invitation to attend workshop Wednesday, July 27, Holiday Inn, Sudbury.


  • -The Presbyterian Church, Burk's Falls, invitation for Council members to attend the "Kirkin O the Tartan" on Sunday, July 31, at 9:00 a.m.


  • -Almaguin Anglers Association, Katrine, notification of the 6th annual children's fishing derby at the municipal park, Doe Lake, Sunday, July 31st .


  • -Women's Own Resource Centre, letter of thank you for support given to the centre and an invitation to contribute articles to the "Micro Business Development" page on the first Wednesday of each month in the Almaguin News.

  • -Action Alert from CUPE Ontario, requesting support to lobby the Province, Minister of Culture for a meeting to discuss the recent cuts to the budgets of the Ontario Library Services Boards.


  • -Township of King, request to support resolution to petition the Minister of Culture to review the proposed cuts to Ontario Library Services to ensure that the Inter-Library Loan/Courier services are not cut. A resolution of support was passed.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing letter to acknowledge the start of our Official Plan Review.
  • -copy of Township of Ryerson resolution regarding economic development intern. No resolution will be done at this time.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Draft Fall 2005 Council Newsletter was reviewed. Further information will be added for Highway 11 four-laning and the fall 2006 election.


  • -2004 performance measurement publication for ratepayers was approved by resolution.


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

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  • -Official plan working session was scheduled for July 28, 2005.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the June 28, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Road Accounts Voucher # 07-2005 in the amount of $ 54,304.04 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 # 07-2005 in the amount of $ 13,312.89 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 Bob MacPhail, That General Accounts Voucher # 07-2005 in the amount of $ 304,506.67 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, Whereas The Council of the Township of Armour have reviewed the planning report submitted by Tunnock Consulting Limited and the comments from municipal planner, Robert Miller

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Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the granting of consent application # B-024/05 and B025/05, by 2064768 Ontario Inc. Concession 11, Lot 21, with the following condition:

- that any portion of the travelled road abutting the above property, not already done so, be survey 66' wide, 33' from the centre line, and deeded to the municipality for road purposes. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, Whereas The Council of the Township of Armour have reviewed the planning report submitted by Tunnock Consulting Limited and the comments from municipal planner, Robert Miller

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Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the granting of consent application # B-026/05 and B027/05, by 2064770 Ontario Inc. Concession 11, Lot 22, with the following condition:

- that any portion of the travelled road abutting the above property, not already done so, be survey 66' wide, 33' from the centre line, and deeded to the municipality for road purposes. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 26-2005, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Teranet Enterprises for Ontario Parcel Mapping data. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 26- 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 26-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 12th day of July, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Village of Burk's Falls and petition the Near North District School Board to set up a committee comprising of municipalities in the Almaguin area, staff, students and parents to investigate the options of rebuilding versus refurbishing Almaguin Highlands Secondary School; methods of increasing enrollment and increased community involvement to keep the school a viable entity. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of King, and request the Minister of Culture to review the proposed budget cuts to Ontario Library Services to ensure that such services as the Inter-Library Loan/Courier services are not casualties. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour have reviewed the 2004 municipal performance measurement information publication for taxpayers and authorize the publication via the municipal web-site. Copies are also available at the municipal office for any taxpayer. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:27 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 Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 9:54 p.m.. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree to the request submitted by Laura Rowley, dated June 20, 2005, regarding extended health coverage, effective September 2005. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 10:00 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 26, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)