THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

July 13, 2004

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; guests; Karen Kowalchuk, Ed Robinson, Ron West, Lorne Dyck, Diane Toyne, Doug Humphries, delegates; George Blanchard, Richard Holloway, Katrine Community Centre Club; staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting June 22, 2004 and the special meeting July 6, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Bob Newell and Ron Russell, regarding application to rezone Concession 3, Part Lot 12. Bob and Ron were not available to attend. Bob has requested a conference call with the municipal planner, Reeve and staff. This will be set up in the near future.

  • -Richard Holloway, Katrine Community Centre Club attended to discuss the Trillium grant the club is applying for. Council reviewed the list of items they wish to receive a grant for including replacement of the carpet and hardwood flooring in the main hall, painting, replacement of the suspended ceiling, replacement of the kitchen flooring, upgrade of the fluorescent fixtures to energy efficient units, replacement of soffit and fascia, replacement of the refreshment cooler, replacement of tables and chairs, purchase of meat slicer, 40' x 80' event tent and the installation of the required water treatment. The water treatment will be removed from the list as it is scheduled to be installed next week. A resolution in support of the Trillium application was passed
  • -Les Phinney, CRS- I, attended to discuss the following road issues:

- road accounts voucher # 07-2004 was approved by resolution

- Marshall Macklin Monaghan, letter dated June 2, 2004 regarding the passing lane and Three Mile Lake Rd. illumination, sketch illustrating the illumination was reviewed and discussed. A resolution accepting the suggested optional lighting was passed.

- the Clerk was instructed to contact the Ministry of Transportation regarding the replacement of the light standard at Ferguson Rd and Highway 11.

  • -George Blanchard, 321 Three Mile Lake Rd. Closed Session. Mr. Blanchard requested that Doug Humphries remain for the closed session as Mr. Blanchard is hearing impaired. Council granted this request.

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  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 7:52 p.m
  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 8:40 p.m.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -2004 Proposed budget. Reeve Thomas asked if anyone had any questions regarding the budget. A by-law to set and levy tax rates for 2004 will be read later this meeting.

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS:

  • -Road accounts voucher # 07-2004, in the amount of $45,273.05 was approved by resolution.


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  • -General accounts voucher # 07-2004, in the amount of $ 147,986.27 was approved by resolution.


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  • -Landfill accounts voucher # 07-2004, in the amount of $ 23,126.90 was approved by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 27-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second and third time.


  • -By-law # 28-2004, being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation in the Township of Armour for the year 2004, was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Library, June 23rd. Rod gave a verbal report and provided a copy of the year end report. The agreement will be addressed in September.


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  • -Steering Committee, June 24th. Marty and Richard reported on the tour of Hodder's fuel manufacturing facility.


  • -POA, June 24th. Richard did not attend the POA meeting. The budget has been approved.


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  • -Tri R, July 7th. Bob and Richard gave a verbal report including discussing the Ministry of Environment inspection report and the improvements to be made.


  • -Planning Board, July 12th. Richard gave a verbal report. The Ministry of Transportation has turned down the Hewitt severance request due to insufficient sight lines.


  • -By-law enforcement report for June was reviewed.


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  • -Reeve Thomas discussed two items with Council including a property standards issue previously addressed by the committee, and an on-going property owners dispute regarding ATV use on private property. Richard will contact the property owners and attempt to resolve this issue.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Mel Key, Chairperson, East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair, letter of thank you and a letter from Greg Kilroy, detailing his experiences while attending two science fairs in Calgary, Alberta and St. John's, Newfoundland.

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  • -Town of Tecumseh, request for support of a resolution requesting the Province assist municipalities in providing water servicing infrastructure in rural areas. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Municipality of North Grenville, request for support of a resolution in support of Bill 52. This item will be discussed at the fire board meeting July 14, 2004.


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  • -Invitation to the "Kirkin O the Tartan", Sunday, July 25th, 2004 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.


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  • -Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation, invitation to participate in the 4th Annual Blue Sky Municipal Cup Gold Challenge at Osprey Links Golf Club, Callander on September 12, 2004. No one will participate.


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  • -South River Festival of the Arts, invitation to attend a "Celebrity Luncheon" with broadcaster Dick Smyth, on August 14th, 2004 at the South River Machar Community Centre. No one will attend.


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  • -Almaguin Anglers Association, notification of the 5th annual fishing derby scheduled for Sunday, August 1, 2004, Little Doe Lake. A resolution in support of this derby was passed.


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  • -Bell Canada, notification of the Bell Canada - Carleton University partnership fund to support community economic development. Reeve Thomas requested Council to consider any applicable projects for Armour.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Fallis, Fallis & McMillan, Counsel for the RV Action Association, copy of submission regarding the proposed assessment of trailers. Councillor MacPhail discussed the RV Action Association, and the proposal for tag fees rather than assessment.


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  • -Smith proposed rezoning, Concession 8, Part Lot 9. Reeve Thomas requested Council consider their position on this proposal. Reeve Thomas will ask Smith's to provide well test results in this area, included the lot they wish to develop for residential use, as well as a map detailing the buffer area and building envelope.

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NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Request from Reeve Thomas for a sign to be placed on the outside of the office building requesting no idling of vehicles. The clerk was instructed to order a sign "Idling is wasteful, please turn your motor off".


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  • -2003 Performance Measurement, notice to ratepayers. This notice will be posted on the municipal website, with a notice in the fall newsletter that the schedule is available at the office.
  • -Council was asked to provide input for the fall newsletter as soon as possible.


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  • -A resolution authorizing a donation of $ 250.00 to the Katrine Community Centre Club to offset costs associated with the summer recreation program was passed.
  • -OPP, Drug Safety Program, request for donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.


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  • -Memorandum from the Ministry of Environment regarding changes to the Drinking Water Systems Regulations (O Reg 170/03)


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  • -BARCA, letter received June 28, 2004 regarding the Village of Burk's Falls garbage pick up and a concern regarding recyclables being dumped in the garbage. This letter was also discussed at the Tri R meeting of July 7, 2004 where the committee was advised by a member of BARCA that items had also been seen coming out of the garbage and going into the recycling. The clerk was instructed to respond to the letter as directed.


  • -The Council were advised that vandalism at the municipal park on Doe Lake resulted in a fire in the mens washroom. Damage is minimal and John Keizer will clean, paint and repair as required. No insurance claim will be necessary.

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

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RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 22, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the special meeting held on July 6, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour instruct the municipal planner to prepare a zoning amendment for Newell, Con. 3, Part Lot 12, as per the following: (Tabled)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the application submitted by the Katrine Community Centre Club Inc. for a Trillium Grant for improvements to the community centre. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That Road Accounts Voucher # 07-2004 in the amount of $ 45,273.05 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 agree to the proposed illumination of Three Mile Lake Road, including the three intersections, as well as the "optional" lighting, as submitted by Marshall Macklin Monoghan, sketch provided dated June 30, 2004.The lighting is be constructed at MTO's expense, with the Township accepting ongoing operating, maintenance and energy costs. Please have lights dark sky friendly. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 7:52 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) (d) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 8:40 P.M. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That General Accounts Voucher # 07-2004 in the amount of $ 147,986.27 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 Landfill Accounts Voucher # 07-2004 in the amount of $ 23,126.90 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 leave be given to introduce a bill # 27-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 27-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 27-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 13th day of July, 2004 (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 28-2004, being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation in the Township of Armour for the year 2004. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 28-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 28-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 13th day of July, 2004 (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution submitted by the Town of Tecumseh to lobby the Provincial Government to provide funding assistance to municipalities to assist in providing water servicing infrastructure in rural areas. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Municipality of North Grenville, and support Bill 52, which is "An Act to amend the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, in order to protect the employment of volunteer firefighters." (Tabled)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the clerk to reserve for the "Celebrity Luncheon at the South River Machar Community Centre, at 1 p.m. , August 14th, 2004. (Tabled)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Almaguin Anglers Assoc. 5th annual fishing derby for children scheduled for Sunday, August 1, 2004, and wish them a successful derby. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby donate $ 250.00 to the Katrine Community Centre Club to offset costs relating to the Armour Summer Day Camp Program. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the 2004 O.P.P Community Safety Net, Drug Safety program, with a donation of $ 110.00. Recorded Vote: opposed; Corcoran, for ; Blakelock, Brandt, MacPhail, Thomas. (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 10:40 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (a) 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 10:57 P.M. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That we do now adjourn at 10:59 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 27, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)