| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES July 25, 2006 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Marty Corcoran, Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Richard Holloway and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Greg Godin, Steve Cunningham, Colleen Conley, Ministry of Transportation; guests, John Sambrook, Rod Ward, Doug Millman, Ernst Kurzenberger, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson, Norbert Neumann, Sam Brownlow, Clara Brownlow, Gloria Schimmel, Ed Hall, Marilyn Hall, Lauralee Harris, Fred Harris, Karen Boettger, Hans Schnitzler, Aila Schnitzler, Deborah Kurtze, Hans Kurtze, Brian Shaw; media; Wayne Bridge, Almaguin News; staff, Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor, Bob Miller, Municipal Planner and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on July 11, 2006 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the public meeting on July 11, 2006 regarding minor variance application A3-2006 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the public meeting on July 11, 2006 regarding minor variance application A4-2006 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Greg Godin, Regional Contracts Engineer, Steve Cunningham, Contract Control Officer, and Colleen Conley, Area Contracts Engineer attended to discuss the Highway 11 four laning project currently underway. Colleen Conley updated council of the status of the project. Three Mile Lake Road is being utilized for this three year contract. The municipal road supervisor has met with the project supervisor to agree on the status of Three Mile Lake Road at the beginning of the contract. The Ministry confirmed that the road will be returned to the Township at the completion of the contract in the same condition, with the ministry being responsible for any needed repairs. The ministry did note that this commercial pit does have other customers which are also using this haul route and this will be considered. Ongoing needed repairs to Three Mile Lake Road will done by the contractor, who will liaison with municipal road supervisor. The current condition of the Magnetawan River since the heavy rains was discussed. Council suggested more siltation control is needed. The Ministry representatives were thanked for attending and keeping council informed. - Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road items: - tender openings for gravel crushing and winter sand. One tender was received for each from Whitmell's Sand and Gravel. These tenders will be reviewed by staff and brought back to another meeting. - surplus road equipment will be discussed at a future meeting. - Brian Shaw asked to be heard by council as he has a family crisis situation. Mr. Shaw presented a written request for a zoning amendment to allow for a "garden suite" to allow for the care of family members. Council reviewed the written submission, comments from municipal planner and a staff report. A resolution was passed authorizing the clerk to forward the application to the planner for by-law preparation. - John Sambrook, was in attendance to answer any questions council may have regarding the written request to use the unopened road allowance between Concession 8 and 9, Lot 24 for access to his property located on Concession 9, Lot 24. Mr. Sambrook has a copy of the by-law regarding use of unopened road allowances and is prepared to comply with the by-law, which includes the requirement for the surveying of the road allowance. The zoning on the property is flood plain with a creek running across the property. Mr. Sambrook would like to eventually build a hunt camp on the property and he was advised that use would not be permitted in the flood plain. The issue of the flood plain designation was discussed at length. A resolution was passed for support in principle. John was thanked for attending. At this time the Reeve asked the large delegation in attendance which item on the agenda they were interested in. Item # 16, letter from Doug Millman to the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board regarding the development on Jack's Lake was copied to the municipality. This item was moved forward for discussion. Mr. Millman is not in favour of this development proceeding for the following reasons: - where are the comments from MOE/MNR ? - where is the flood plain indicated on the plan ? - does not agree with the conclusions/recommendations of the Michalski Nielsen report. - requesting a peer review of the report A number of individuals attending spoke in opposition of the consents being granted for reasons including the following: - Jack's Lake is a small, shallow lake which will not support this development - lots are low, swampy wetlands that support wildlife and should not be developed. The consent process was explained including the appeal date for the consents being September, 2005. The applicant is proceeding with meeting the conditions imposed by the planning board. After a lengthy discussion the Reeve thanked everyone for bringing their concerns to council. Council reviewed staff report regarding consent file # B024/05,B025/05,B026/05 and B 027/05 (Jack's Lake) and a resolution was passed. - Robert Miller, Municipal Planner, attended to discuss official plan policy. A number of items were discussed including: - waterfront and lake capacities - recreational use of lakes - allowing consents in the rural area - consider lakes at capacity and allow development on existing lots of record and existing development proposals currently submitted Bob will proceed with an amendment report and draft wording. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: - Council reviewed and approved a draft newsletter for inclusion with tax bills. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Richard Thomas Memorial - information and pricing was reviewed, this item was deferred for further information and pricing. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 32-2006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Fire Brd, July 13th, Rod and Marty gave a verbal report. - Arena, July 19th, Jerry and Marty reported. - Library, July 19th, Rod gave a verbal report. CORRESPONDENCE: - letter of thank you from Samantha Rupert recipient of Almaguin Highlands Secondary School Awards Program donation. - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, notification regarding new accounting and reporting requirements. - Armour Ryerson Burk's Falls Agricultural Society, request for donation for 2006 fall fair. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed. - City of North Bay, request for support of a resolution regarding the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit budget. A resolution in support was passed. - Township of South Stormont, requesting support to lobby the Province of Ontario to implement legislation to prohibit cosmetic pesticide use completely in the Province. A resolution in support was passed. - AMO Alert, notification regarding draft regulations under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the Environmental Assessment Act. - AMO For Your Information, Woodstock issues blackout challenge. - Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Emergency Management Statue Law Amendment Act, 2006 has been proclaimed. - Township of Woolwich, request for support of Bill 111, an Act to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. A resolution in support was passed. - Town of Smith Falls, requesting support of a resolution regarding the cancellation of the reassessment for the next two years. No support was given. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - "Our Community Works", request for a resolution in support of the arena upgrade project. After a lengthy discussion a resolution was passed. - Ministry of Transportation - response to letter of July 10th, no response yet received from the Ministry. NEW BUSINESS: - Tri R Committee, draft user fee by-law was reviewed and a resolution in support was passed. - List of correspondence received, not on the agenda. - resolution to move into closed session at 11:37 p.m. - resolution to move out of closed session at 11:55 p.m. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the July 11, 2006 regular meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the public meeting for minor variance A3-2006 held on July 11, 2006 be adopted as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the public meeting for minor variance A4-2006 held on July 11, 2006 be adopted as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby agree in principle to the zoning amendment request submitted by Brian and Nancy Shaw, 211 Chetwynd Road, and authorize the clerk to forward the application to the municipal planner for the preparation of an amendment. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour support in principle the request submitted by John Sambrook for the use of the unopened road allowance between Concession 8 and 9, for access to lot 24, and has agreed to comply with all provisions of by-law # 5-2006. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour, after reviewing the Stormwater Management & Siltation Control Plan prepared by Upper Canada Consultants and the Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat Assessment prepared by Michalski Nielsen hereby authorize the clerk to forward a clearance letter to the planning board indicating that: - Consent file # B024/05 & B027/05 - condition # 4 has been met - Consent file # B025/05 B B026/05 - condition # 5 has been met Carried. - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 32-2006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council.Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 32-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 32-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of July, 2006. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation to the Armour Ryerson and Burk's Falls Agricultural Society for 2006 in the amount of $ 600.00. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by R. Holloway, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of North Bay and request the Minister of Health and Long Term Care intercede with the North Bay Parry Sound District Heath Unit to cause the Health Unit to comply with the stated goals of the Province to provide financial relief to financially challenged member municipalities and further that the North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit immediately reduce its operating budget and associated municipal levy in order to comply with the spirit and intent of the Provincial direction as well as alleviating the unjust subsidy of the former Parry Sound Health Unit. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of South Stormont and petition the Province of Ontario to implement legislation to prohibit cosmetic pesticide use completely in the Province of Ontario. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt ,That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Woolwich and supports Bill 111, an amendment to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 with respect to occupational disease and injuries of firefighters if it includes volunteer firefighters. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve in principle, the Tri R Committee proposal for a waste management by-law, including mandatory recycling and user fees. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle the required upgrades to the arena/community centre and commit $ 100,000.00 to this project. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 11:37 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (c) the Municipal Act. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 11:55 p.m. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That we do now adjourn at 12:00 midnight until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 8, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |