THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps and Gary McFarlane; delegates, Margaret Herrington, Doe Lake Ratepayers Association and Richard Holloway, Property Standards Committee; guests, Paul & Sylvia Robinson, Roberta Haviland, Joy Murphy; staff, Wendy Whitwell, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -The minutes of the July 9, 2002 meeting were approved by resolution as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

• -Margaret Herrington, on behalf of the Doe Lake Ratepayers Association, attended the meeting for clarification on a Bed & Breakfast and inform Council of a problem with swimmers in the river at the Doe Lake beach. The questions on the B&B were zoning, the sign indicating "dinner served" and liquor licensing. The Reeve read a letter, following an investigation by staff, that the B&B is a permitted use in the Rural zone and that the "dinner served" sign was for their own customers, not the general public. As for the sale of liquor, that is an Ontario regulated function and there are applications & objection processes. The problem with swimmers and people jumping off bridges was discussed and the opinion of Council is that a by-law being passed this evening, # 24-2002 would allow signs to be posted for the swimmers and therefore enforceable by the Township. The Clerk was instructed to have the By-law Enforcement Officer research the signing of bridges. The Clerk informed Ms. Herrington that the advise from Oceans & Fisheries is that the OPP can enforce a federal law prohibiting the obstruction of vessels.



• -Richard Holloway, on behalf of the Property Standards Committee, attended the meeting and gave a report from the Committee. The final draft of the proposed by-law was included in the agenda package. A discussion followed with the decision that Leanne, secretary for the Committee, would make grammar & technical corrections; the draft would go to a public information centre for input; Council would give their input and a final draft would be sent to the Ministry of Housing for approval. Once approved, a Property Standards Committee could be formed. The public meeting date was set for August 24^th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Katrine Community Centre.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

• -Letter from Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Ltd, municipal insurer, regarding a full liquor licence at the Katrine Community Centre. Council directed the Clerk to forward the letter to the municipal solicitor for comments.



• -Comments from Robert Miller, planner, regarding rezoning of Pt. Lot 11 & 12, Concession 3, White. The Clerk is to contact the property owner to see if he wishes to proceed.



• -2002 budget - 4^th draft. The budget reflected a 3.5% increase. The Clerk was instructed to prepare the tax rate by-law for the next meeting.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -Comments from Robert Miller, planner, regarding review of Kearney's new planning documents.

BY-LAWS:

• -By-law # 21-2002, being a by-law to adopt a policy respecting nuisance beavers & beaver dams, was read a first, second & third time.



• -By-law # 24-2002, being a by-law to regulate and maintain public waterfront facilities, was read a first, second & third time.



• -By-law # 25-2002, being a by-law to stop up & close & convey the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 32, Plan M-261, was read a first, second & third time.

REPORTS:

• -Fire Board - July 15^th - verbal report by Councillor Corcoran



• -Amalgamation Steering Committee - July 16^th - verbal report by Councillor McFarlane



• -Written report for June, 2002 from the By-law Enforcement Officer

• -Progress report, revision # 8

CORRESPONDENCE:

• -Request from the Village of Burk's Falls for a further contribution for fireworks. A resolution was passed to authorize a payment reflecting Armour's percent of shared services.



• -Invoice from Graham, Wilson & Green re Township of Armour ats Brandt et al. A resolution was passed authorizing payment.



• -Information from Elgin Schneider, Chairman, Almaguin 2002 concerning a debt and method of payment. A resolution was passed.



• -Township of Ryerson, information on an Open House to be held by the Burk's Falls & District Fire Board on July 27, 2002 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall.



• -Ministry of Natural Resources, Notice of Public Open Houses, Magnetawan River Water Management Plan.



• -LandOwner Resource Centre, requesting support for an application to the Trillium Fund for a grant to print a new edition "Care & Feeding of Your Septic System" A resolution of support was passed.



• -Region of Durham, requesting support of a resolution to request that the Government of Ontario demonstrate leadership in addressing Domestic Violence and that a status report regarding all 58 recommendations of the Hadley Inquest be provided publicly within 6 months. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Greater City of Sudbury, requesting support of a resolution to request the Government of the Province of Ontario to not approve the implementation of an LMP (locational marginal pricing) for electrical rates. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Village of Burk's Falls, enclosing a letter from the Algonquin Health Services regarding a municipal rep for the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre Committee and recommending that Councillor Cathy Still remain on the Committee. A resolution was passed supporting Councillor Still.

• -Township of Ryerson, Notice of Public Meeting for the New Township Official Plan. A resolution was passed authorizing Robert Miller, planner, to review Ryerson's O.P. on behalf of the Township of Armour.



• -Hon. Jim Wilson, Minister of Northern Development & Mines, highlights of the 2002 budget for northerners.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• -Council reviewed a revised draft operators agreement for salvage yards and an application form. The Clerk was instructed to set up a public meeting for two rezonings to be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Katrine Community Centre.



• -MOE approval for a septic system at Bayview Rest, Katrine. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Shelley that no further work is to be done on the property north of Doe Lake Road or under the municipal road until the road closing/encroachment agreement/easement are complete and signed. The Clerk is to inform the municipal solicitor of specific sections in the C of A that Council want in the agreements.

NEW BUSINESS:

• -A resolution was passed to hire swimming staff, summer rec staff & part time landfill staff.



• -A resolution was passed authorizing the payment of the 2002 grant to the Chetwynd Cemetery, Berriedale Cemetery, Burk's Falls Cemetery & the Berriedale Catholic Cemetery.



• -A resolution was defeated to cancel the second meeting in August.



• -A staff report was reviewed regarding a second dwelling unit on Lot 14, Concession 6. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to clear up this infraction to the zoning by-law.



• -A resolution was passed declaring the Summer Fun Fest to be held at the Katrine Community Centre on August 17, 2002, a "community festival".



• -A resolution was passed approving an application for a 50/50 draw by the Katrine Community Centre Club.



• -Council moved into closed session at 10:22 p.m. and out at 10:50 p.m.

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

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 9, 2002 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 21-2002, being a by-law to adopt a policy respecting nuisance beavers and beaver dams. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 21-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 21-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 23^rd day of July, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 24-2002, being a by-law to regulate and maintain public waterfront facilities. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 24-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 24-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 23^rd day of July, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 25-2002, being a by-law to stop up and close and convey the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 32, Plan M-261. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 25-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 25-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 23^rd day of July, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of $ 160.85 to the Village of Burk's Falls for Canada Day fireworks. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of invoice # 50641 in the amount of $ 798.46 to Graham Wilson & Green. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps,

WHEREAS the Township of Armour did not renew their membership in Almaguin 2000 for the year 2002;

AND WHEREAS this decision was made because of a proposed merger with AHIC;

AND WHEREAS Almaguin 2000 continued to operate past the merger date;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Armour are of the opinion that money was spent unnecessarily;

AND FURTHER that the Council of the Township of Armour do not feel obligated to cover any debt incurred by Almaguin 2000 for their own purposes.

(Recorded vote - for - Blakelock, Corcoran, Cripps, Gill, McFarlane) (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Corporation of the Township of Armour hereby support the Ontario Wastewater Association in conjunction with the Concrete Precasters Association of Ontario and Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services in their application for a Trillium Fund Grant for the printing of the new edition "Care & Feeding of Your Septic System" (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Region of Durham in their request that the Government of Ontario demonstrate leadership in addressing Domestic Violence and that a status report regarding all 58 recommendations of the Hadley Inquest be provided publicly within 6 months. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the City of Greater Sudbury in their request to the Government of the Province of Ontario to not approve the implementation of an LMP (locational marginal pricing) for electrical rates. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support Councillor Cathy Still as the municipal rep on the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre Committee. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the review of the Ryerson Official Plan by Hynde Paul Assoc., planner, Robert Miller. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby hire the following part time staff;

Hillarey Elton, swim program; Chris Rand, summer rec program; Billy Dennis, landfill. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of the following Cemetery grants for the year 2002: Chetwynd Cemetery $ 100.00; Berriedale Cemetery $ 100.00; Burk's Falls Cemetery $ 100.00; Berriedale Catholic Cemetery $ 100.00. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby cancel the regularly scheduled second meeting on August 27, 2002. (Defeated)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the Summer Fun Fest to be held at the Katrine Community Centre on August 17, 2002 a "community festival". (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the application by the Katrine Community Centre Club for a 50/50 draw, Draw to be held at the Summer Fest on August 17, 2002. The licence fee shall be $ 5.00. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:22 P.M. in order to discuss security of the property of the municipality, personal matters and legal matters pursuant to Section 55(5) (a), (b) & (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That we move out of the closed session at 10:50 P.M. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 10:52 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 13th, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)