THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

July 27, 2004

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; guests; Karen Kowalchuk, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson; staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting July 13, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None.

DELEGATIONS:

None

TENDERS:

Surface Treatment

  • -Two tenders were received as follows:

- Duncor Enterprises Inc., R.R. # 1 Shanty Bay, Ontario, total tender amount $ 56,655.64 including GST.

- Royel Paving Limited, P.O. Box 418, Lindsay, Ontario, total tender amount $ 62,963.08 including GST.

Both tenders were reviewed by Les Phinney, CRS-I, for compliance and completeness. A resolution accepting the tender submitted by Duncor Enterprises was passed.

REPORTS:

  • -Fire Board, July 14. Richard gave a verbal report. The chairman did not attend the meeting, as there was no agenda prepared the meeting adjourned.


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  • -Building report to June 30th, was reviewed.


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  • -DSSAB report submitted by Barb Marlow and Tom Roduck dated July 14th was reviewed.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit, notification of two birds testing positive for the West Nile Virus from Williamsport Road, northern outskirts of Huntsville and Glendale Road, Bracebridge. The Health Unit is reiterating, risks to humans remain low, and suggested precautions.


  • -Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit, notification of announcement from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sheela Basrur, invoking Section 82 of the Health Protection Act to appoint a provincial assessor and a Medical Officer of Health, on an interim basis.


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  • -Town of Iroquois Falls, request for support of a resolution to lobby the McGunity Government to make the gas tax available to all Ontario municipalities and that funds be dispersed on a system such as equalized assessment to ensure fair distribution. A resolution in support was passed.
  • -Township of Severn, request for support of a resolution to petition the Province of Ontario to fund the costs associated with the essential programs relating to the Emergency Management Act. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police, request for donation for the Near North Crime Stoppers program. Council requested further information.


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  • -City of Peterborough, request for donations to the Peterborough Floor Relief Fund. No donation was given.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -AMO Alert, information on Bill 52, Volunteer Fire Fighters Employment Protection Act, 2004.


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  • -North Grenville, request for support of Bill 52. A resolution in support was passed.

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  • -Discussion regarding Ministry of Transportation issues. The clerk will forward a letter setting out concerns regarding a number of issues including excess property becoming available for sale; lost revenue; emergency area for the traveling public and truckers; and provisions for deer crossing area south of Burk's Falls.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit, information on the status of smoke-free by-laws in the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound and a request to make a presentation to Council on September 14th. Council confirmed this date for a presentation.


  • -Copy of letter from Strong Township to the Town of Parry Sound, regarding the POA budget for 2004.


  • -Village of Sundridge, request for support of a resolution regarding the administration fee included in the 2004 POA budget be waived. No support was given. The clerk was instructed to get clarification.

  • -Village of South River, Almaguin Highlands Strategic Plan Implementation Committee, request for a resolution supporting broadband internet access development of a wireless Internet Protocol Network for the Almaguin Highlands. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -1st draft Procurement By-law. Council will review and bring forward any suggestions.


  • -Draft Fall 2004 Council Newsletter. Suggested changes by Council will be made.
  • -Katrine Baseball Club, request for resolution of support to declare the Family Baseball Playoff Tournament, September 12, 2004 a community festival. A resolution of support was passed.
  • -Invitation to Reeve and Council from the Burk's Falls & District Historical Society, to the "Firefighters Appreciation Day", Saturday, August 14th, to be held at 112 Midlothian Road, 11a.m. to 4 p.m., with presentations at 2 p.m.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.


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  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 8:39 p.m.


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  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 9:07 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 13, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of Iroquois Falls, and hereby petition the McGuinty Government to make the gas tax available to all Ontario Municipalities and that funds be dispersed on a system such as equalized assessment to ensure fair distribution . (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Severn, and petition the Provincial Government, to provide funding to enable municipalities to meet the essential programs as required by the Emergency Management Act. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Municipality of North Grenville, and support Bill 52, which is "An Act to amend the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, in order to protect the employment of volunteer firefighters." (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the surface treatment tender submitted by Duncor Enterprises, for a total cost of $ 52,949.20 plus gst of $ 3,706.44. Total of $ 56,655.64, conditional upon receipt of the required WSIB and Liability and Property Damage Insurance coverages. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle, the development of a wireless Internet Protocol Network supporting broadband Internet access within the Almaguin Highlands, with the understanding Blue Sky Net has made application to NOHF for funding this project. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Katrine Baseball Club family baseball playoff tournament scheduled for September 12, 2004, and hereby declare this to be a community festival. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, seconded by Rod Blakelock, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 8:39 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 9:07 p.m. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 9:12 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 10, 2004 at 7:30. p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)