THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

July 24, 2001

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, and Gary McFarlane; delegates Diane McIntyre and Grant Crozier from Berriedale Community Centre, and guests Phyllis Leggett, Stephen Mulligan; staff Wendy Whitwell, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. and the following minutes were adopted as circulated; regular meeting on July 10, 2001; special meeting for the proposed property standards by-law on July 14, 2001 and the special meeting for the official plan review on July 14, 2001.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Dianne McIntrye and Grant Crozier from the Berriedale Community Centre attended to discuss concerns raised by the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority regarding the septic system, and the Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit regarding the boil water advisory. Council reviewed a letter dated July 9th from the health unit regarding Ontario Regulation 562 (Food Premises). Dianne was asked to request information from the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority in writing. The club will call another meeting to get a consensus from the group regarding the required upgrades and a proposed budget, including possible sources of revenue including fund raising. Dianne will keep the Township office informed.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -The following staff reports were reviewed:

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LOGGING TENDER: Submissions were received from Mulligan Enterprises, Ken Earl & Sons and MacKinnon Logging. The tender submitted by Mulligan Enterprises was accepted by resolution.

MUNICIPAL AUDITOR: Submissions were received from Michael D Turner, Cull, Gordon & Gingrich, and BDO Dunwoody. The tender submitted by Michael D Turner was accepted by resolution.

  • -Doherty Subdivision - Council reviewed the following documentation:

- copy of correspondence from Derkowski to Doug Christie; copy of letter from Doug Christie to township; and suggested wording for the subdivision agreement supplied by councillor McFarlane. The clerk was instructed to forward the suggested changes by councillor McFarlane to be included in the agreement.

- Ted Shelley - Council reviewed the following documentation:

- letter to Marshall Green dated July 13th and reply dated July 13th

- copy of memo to Marshall Green dated July 17th and reply July 18th

- Mr. Shelley should proceed with applying to the Ministry of Environment for a septic approval. Les should consider what requirements he has for the road. Staff will prepare a draft agreement, after approval is received from the Ministry of Environment, then forward to the lawyer for comments.

  • -Proposed Property Standards By-law - We will continue to accept comments and staff will prepare a report for the next council meeting. The advertisement for volunteers to sit on a committee will be run again for two weeks.


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  • -Official Plan review - Bob Miller will collect and compile comments and report to council on the September 25, 2001 meeting.
  • -Disposition of land - Council reviewed and approved a proposed advertisement.


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BY-LAWS:

- By-law # 16-2001, being a by-law to enter into a site plan agreement with Glen and Dorothy Rhodes, Pt Lot 9, Concession 3, Pt 2 of PSR-1744, Inst. 44154 was read a first, second and third time.

      • -By-law # 17-2001, being a by-law to adopt a policy for new telecommunication facility guidelines was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

- Special Events Committee - July 12th - Rod

- Almaguin 2000 - July 17th - Rod

- MRMPPAC - July 19th - Rod

- Amalgamation - July 23rd - all of Council

- other reports - cost sharing discussion held at the Amalgamation meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE

- Municipality of West Perth, requesting financial support for an appeal to the Divisional Court of an OMB decision regarding a zoning matter respecting livestock operations. No support was given.

  • - Ontario Teacher's Federation, request to declare October 5, 2001 as World Teachers Day. The clerk was instructed to reply by letter.

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- Katrine Community Centre Club, request for support of their Summer Fun Fest to be held on Saturday, August 18th and declaring this a community festival. A resolution of support was passed.

- Corporation of the City of Cambridge, request for support of a resolution to repeal the bill which gives members of parliament substantial pay increases and request the Government of Canada to commission an independent body to review and determine appropriate levels of compensation for members of Parliament. A resolution of support was passed.

- Ministry of Natural Resources, notification of open houses for the Magnetawan River Water Management Plan.

- The Presbyterian Church in Canada, invitation to the Kirkin' of the Tartan Service on Sunday, July 29th at 11:15 a.m.

- Burk's Falls and District Health Centre Committee invitation to the Donor Wall Dedication to be held on Sunday, August 5th, 2001 at 7 p.m .at the Burk's Falls and District Health Centre.

- Association of Municipalities of Ontario, notification of release of regulations for the Small Water Works.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • - Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, copy of Smart Growth Consultation Sessions

held in Sudbury and Parry Sound.

- letter and invoice from Graham Wilson & Green re Armour et al ats Jerry Brandt et al. A resolution authorizing the payment of invoice # 46908 dated July13, 2001 was passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Almaguin Highlands Information Centre - letter dated July 4, 2001; proposed ownership agreement and proposed constitution for council to review. The clerk was instructed to prepare the necessary by-laws for the next meeting.


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  • -Smith Hardy & Miller - letter re Pt Lot 9, Concession 3 and comments from the Township planner. The clerk was instructed to forward the planners comments to Smith Hardy & Miller.

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

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- resolution to go into closed session.

  • -resolution to come out of closed session.

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RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 10, 2001 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the special meetings of Council held on Saturday, July 14th for the Official Plan review, and the proposed property standards by-law be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the tender for logging on municipal property, Lot 16, Concession 8 and Lot 17, Concession 9, as submitted by Mulligan Enterprises. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the tender for municipal auditor as submitted by Michael D Turner and instruct the Clerk to prepare a by-law to appoint Michael D Turner

for a term of three years. Recorded vote: For - Blakelock, Corcoran, McFarlane, Opposed - Cripps, Gill (Carried)

  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the notice of intention to dispose of Township owned lands, as presented on July 24th and authorize the advertisement for a two week period. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 16-2001, being a by-law to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Glen and Dorothy Rhodes for Pt. Lot 9, Concession 3, Pt 2 of PSR-1744 Inst. 44154. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that By-law # 16-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that By-law # 16-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 24th day of July, 2001. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 17-2001, being a by-law to adopt a policy for new telecommunication facility guidelines. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 17-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 17-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 24th day of July, 2001. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour agrees to submit to the Village of Burk's Falls and the Township of Ryerson, Armour's proposed offer for the Cost Sharing Agreement amendment. The offer, entitled Case 1V dated June 11, 2001, is to be accepted in its entirety or shall be declared null and void upon acceptance of part or revision to part thereof by Armour's partners in the Cost Sharing. Recorded vote: unanimous for (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the Summer Fun Fest to be held at the Katrine Community Centre on August 18, 2001 a "community festival ". (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour do hereby support the resolution of the City of Cambridge regarding large salary increases, and request the Government of Canada to repeal the bill and request an independent body to review and determine appropriate levels of compensation and pensions for members of Parliament. Recorded vote: unanimous - for (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of invoice # 46908, Graham Wilson & Green dated July 13, 2001 in the amount of $ 6,694.44. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:40 p.m.

P.M. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 55 (5) (e) (f) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we move out of the closed session at 11:07 P.M. (Carried)


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  • -Moved y Joanne Cripps, Seconded Marty Corcoran, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 28th, 2001, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)