THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

July 22, 2003

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, Gary McFarlane and Rod Blakelock; guests Anne Gill, Doug Colbourne, Astrid Taim, Almaguin News and Jessie Kohl, Huntsville Forrester; staff Wendy Whitwell, Acting Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. for budget discussion.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The minutes of the regular meeting on July 8, 2003 were approved by resolution as circulated.


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  • -Reeve Gill highlighted the 2003 budget expenditures and revenues and discussed the changes for 2003.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

Doug Colbourne , Part Lot 27, Concession 13, Part of Lot 7, Plan M320, was in attendance to hear the discussion and answer any questions Council may have regarding his rezoning application. Doug gave Council the history of this property and discussed his proposed development. Council reviewed photos of the property and a report from Township planner Robert Miller. The zoning amendment will be circulated and a public meeting date set. Doug was thanked for attending.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -New Hope Fellowship, Council reviewed and accepted the drainage plan. The clerk was instructed to forward a letter to New Hope Fellowship with some suggested improvements.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 16-2003 - to enter into site plan agreement with New Hope Fellowship, read a third time.


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  • -# 34-2003 - to enter into site plan agreement with the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation, was read a second and third time.


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  • -# 38-2003 - to set and levy rates of taxation for 2003 was read a first, second and third time.

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REPORTS:

- Fire Board, July 10th, Joanne gave a verbal report and informed Council of the next meeting scheduled for August 4th.

  • -Planning Board, July 14th, Gary gave a verbal report.


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  • -Arena, July 16th, minutes included in agenda package, verbal report by Joanne


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  • -CBO report, June, reviewed by Council


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  • -By-law Enforcement Officer report, June, reviewed by Council
  • -Progress report was reviewed.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Thank you card from Almaguin Highlands Awards recipient Tiffany Duncan.


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  • -Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, reply from Minister Tony Clement to Township letter regarding Eastholme, Home for the Aged distribution of board members.


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  • -Almaguin Anglers Association, notification of the fishing derby scheduled for Sunday, August 3rd, 2003.


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  • -Township of McMurrich/Monteith, requesting support for the Duck's Unlimited proposed wetlands mapping for the Parry Sound District. Council requested further information.


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  • -Women's Own Resource Centre, announcement of the opening of the Micro Business Development Centre at 91 Ottawa Avenue, grand opening scheduled for Friday, August 8th.


  • -East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair, letter of thank you for the donation.


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  • -Ministry of Agriculture and Food, notification of the passing of the Nutrient Management Act, July 1, 2003. Further information will be forwarded regarding staff training.


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  • -Algonquin Heath Services, notification of the AHS Board of Directors.


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  • -Municipality of Callander, request for volunteer to participate in the 3rd Annual Blue Sky Municipal Cup Golf Challenge, September 14, 2003 at Osprey Links Golf Course. Frank and Gary will volunteer.


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  • -Algonquin Health Services, invitation to the sod turning for the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital new Day Surgery Suite, Friday, August 15th at 1:00 p.m. Frank will attend.


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  • -Planscape Planning Consultants, response to the letter forwarded from the Township of Armour regarding concerns with the Ryerson Township Official Plan. This letter was copied to the municipal planner, Robert Miller.


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  • -Honourable Andy Mitchell, MP, notification of the National Antenna Tower Policy Review. The clerk was instructed to forward a copy of the Township of Armour telecommunication tower policy to Professor David Townsend, leader of this review.


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  • -City of Greater Sudbury, request for support of a resolution to petition the Province of Ontario to direct the Ontario Energy Board to curtail the practice of retroactive charges by Union Gas and other utility providers. A resolution of support was past.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Earthwatch Almaguin, has received funding for the recycling "trees", they will be ready to locate in the community soon. Armour will be receiving one.


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  • -Proposed rezoning for Part Lot 27, Concession 13, Colbourne. This item was reviewed with Mr. Colbourne earlier in the meeting. It will be circulated for a public meeting in August.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -2002 Performance Measurements notification to ratepayers. The consensus of Council is to notify ratepayers via the municipal web site. A notice indicating the report is available for pickup at the municipal office will be included in the fall newsletter.


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  • -AHIC, letter from Graham Wilson & Green, draft lease agreement was reviewed. The clerk was instructed to reply to the questions asked.


  • -OPP, Drug Safety Program, request for donation for the Community Safety Net. Council would like further information. Constable David Opatovsky will be invited to attend a meeting.


  • -A resolution to hire the swimming instructor for the 2003 summer program was passed.


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  • -letter from WeirFoulds and a copy of the Ontario Supreme Court of Justice order # 216/00, was reviewed. A resolution to rescind resolution # 2, November 26th, 1996 and amend Schedule "1" of By-law # 17-96 was passed.


  • -Access to drinking water for public use at the Armour Township office was discussed. No action will be taken at this time.


  • -The regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 22nd was discussed. This meeting will proceed as scheduled.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on agenda.
  • -Council passed a resolution to move into closed session at 9:45 p.m.

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  • -Council moved out of closed session at 10:00 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 8th, 2003 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 16-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd of July, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 34-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 34-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of July, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 37-2003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 37-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 37-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of July, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 38-2003, being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation in the Township of Armour for the year 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 38-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 38-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of July, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Township of Armour agree in principle, to the hiring of a full time fire prevention officer to serve the Townships of Armour, Ryerson and the Village of Burk's Falls. Recorded vote: F Gill- no, Blakelock- yes, Corcoran-yes, Cripps- yes, McFarlane-no. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the City of Sudbury to petition the Province of Ontario to direct the Ontario Energy Board to a curtail the practice of retroactivity by Union Gas and other utility providers. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the 2002 performance measurements publications to the ratepayers via posting on the Township of Armour website. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, The Council of the Township of Armour authorize the hiring of Katelyn Badcock as the swimming instructor for the 2003 season.(Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby acknowledge receipt of the Ontario Supreme Court of Justice Order (Court File No. 216/00) and in keeping with the decision of that order, hereby rescinds resolution # 2 from the November 26th, 1996 meeting of Council and accordingly amends Schedule "1" of By-law # 17-96 in order to comply with the said Order. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Township of Armour move into closes session at 9:45 p.m to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 239 (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 10:00 p.m. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 10:10 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 12th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)