THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

July 26, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Greg Hynde, Consultant for 206478 Ontario Inc and 2064770 Ontario Inc; guests, Karen Kowalchuk, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson, Dick Hodge, Clara and Sam Brownlow, Gloria Schimmel, staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting on July 12, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

None

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Greg Hynde, on behalf of his clients 2064768 Ontario Inc. and 2064770 Ontario Inc. discussed severance applications B024/05, B025/05, B026/05 and B027/05. Council wished to review these applications again, as a letter of objection had been received setting out concerns with the proposed development. Mr. Hyde distributed a site plan indicating elevations and potential building envelopes for the four lots. After a lengthy discussion, the severances were approved by resolution, with conditions.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed a letter of reply from Osmo Ramakko, P. Eng., Ministry of Transportation, regarding the four laning of Highway 11. Reeve Thomas advised Council that Strong and Burk's Falls are also not satisfied with the response from the Ministry. To date we have had no reply from our May 25th letter requesting a meeting with Minister Takhar. Reeve Thomas received authorization from Council to proceed, with the support of Burk's Falls and Strong, to bring public attention to our concerns.

TENDER OPENING:

Gravel Crushing

One tender was received from Whitmell Limited for the crushing of 8,000 cubic yards of 7/8 gravel, and was accepted by resolution.

TENDER OPENING:

Winter Sand

Two tenders were received as follows:

Miron Topsoil - total cost for 2,000 cubic yards of winter sand to be screened/ mixed with salt - $ 16,210.00.

Whitmell Ltd. - total cost for 2,000 cubic yards of winter sand to be screened/mixed with salt - $ 8,661.00.

Council accepted the tender submitted by Whitmell Ltd. by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 27-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -AHIC, July 20th, Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Economic Development, July 25th, Bob gave a verbal report.
  • -Building report, June

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance, membership information and request to join. This was not supported.


  • -Ministry of Transportation, Reazin Lake Road, Concession 4/5 access road, typical cross section detailing road width, shouldering, and material to be used. A resolution was passed accepting the construction details for this road conditional upon the surface being completed with HL4 asphalt pavement.


  • -City of Clarence-Rockland, request to support a resolution to petition the Provincial Government to consider amending the formula used to calculate a municipalities debt capacity by excluding debt for public utilities. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Townships of Springwater, Clearview and Town of Wasaga Beach, request for support of a resolution to lobby the Provincial government for equity with municipalities who have contracted policing services. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Burk's Falls, Armour, Ryerson Special Events committee agenda, July 25th, meeting.


  • -Almaguin News, request to participate in the Burk's Falls High School and Continuation School Reunion Booklets. A resolution authorizing a ad was passed.


  • -Notice of AHIC meeting scheduled for July 28th, 2005.


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  • -Municipal Properties Assessment Corporation, Anne Haines, offer to attend a council meeting to discuss the market change profile data which will be available approximately September 12th. Anne will be invited to attend before the assessment notices are mailed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -2nd Draft 2005 Fall Newsletter. Minor changes were discussed and authorized.


  • -Staff report regarding the 2004 Summer Recreation Program. Due to very low attendance, the program will not continue from Katrine Community Centre. Armour will work with the Village of Burk's Falls Play Group Program to utilize staff where possible. Council authorized the return of all donations received for 2005.


  • -Staff report regarding discussion with Ryan Worral, Greer Galloway Group, regarding the need for the archeological assessment. Bill Allen will be invited to attend the next Council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Staff report regarding Council's request for a by-law to prohibit deer feeding. No direction was given to staff, Council suggested further investigation.
  • -Ontario Near North, invitation to advertise in the winter publication entitled "Winter ..... Perfected " guide. No support was given.

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

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the minutes of the July 12, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind resolution # 5, dated July 12, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, Whereas The Council of the Township of Armour have considered concerns raised regarding the proposed severance of Lot 21, Concession 11, consent application # B-024/05 and B025/05, by 2064768 Ontario Inc. Concession 11, Lot 22,

Whereas further information is required prior to Council approving the proposed severance

Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour approve the consent, with the following conditions:

the applicant provide a plan indicating a potential building envelope above flood elevation,

the applicant enter into a site plan agreement prior to any development proceeding,

the applicant provide a storm water management/siltation control plan to the satisfaction of the Municipality/MNR/and/or MOE,

the applicant have a professional wildlife and fisheries habitat assessment completed to the satisfaction of the Township and the Ministry of Natural Resources prior to approval, to assess the impact of development and means by which adverse impacts may be prevented or mitigated,

that any portion of the travelled road abutting the above property, not already done so, be surveyed 66' wide, from the centre line, and deeded to the municipality for road purposes. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, Whereas The Council of the Township of Armour have considered concerns raised regarding the proposed severance of Lot 21, Concession 11, consent application # B-026/05 and B027/05, by 2064770 Ontario Inc. Concession 11, Lot 22,

Whereas further information is required prior to Council approving the proposed severance

Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour approve the consent, with the following conditions:

the applicant provide a plan indicating a potential building envelope above flood elevation,

the applicant enter into a site plan agreement prior to any development proceeding,

the applicant provide a storm water management/siltation control plan to the satisfaction of the Municipality/MNR/and/or MOE,

the applicant have a professional wildlife and fisheries habitat assessment completed to the satisfaction of the Township and the Ministry of Natural Resources prior to approval, to assess the impact of development and means by which adverse impacts may be prevented or mitigated,

that any portion of the travelled road abutting the above property, not already done so, be surveyed 66' wide, from the centre line, and deeded to the municipality for road purposes. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 27-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 27- 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 27-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 26th day of July, 2005.
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the tender submitted by Whitmell Ltd. in the amount of $ 8,661.00 for the screening/mixing/stockpiling of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of winter sand, as per tender document. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the tender submitted by Whitmell Ltd. in the amount of $ 46,860.00 for the crushing of approximately 8,000 cubic yards of 7/8 gravel as per tender document # 2-2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the cross section for Reazin Lake Road (Concession 4/5 access road) as per drawing dated July 8, 2005, conditional upon the surface being completed with HL4, and upon completion, will accept same into the municipal road system. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Clarence-Rockland to petition the Provincial Government to consider amending the formula used to calculate a municipality's debt capacity by excluding debts for public utilities in order to allow a municipality to increase the financing of capital projects. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Township of Springwater, Township of Clearview and Town of Wasaga Beach to lobby the Province for equity with contract policing municipalities. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a contribution in the amount of $ 30.00 for the purchase of a 1/8 page ad in the Burk's Falls High School and Continuation School Reunion Booklets. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the return of donations made to the municipality for the 2004 Summer Recreation Program. (Carried)'


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:45 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (c) (f) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 9:59 p.m. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 10:01 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 9, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)

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