THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

June 8, 2004

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 8, 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; staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting May 25, 2004 and the minutes of the public meeting of May 25, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None.

DELEGATIONS:

Les Phinney, CRS-I attended to discuss the following road issues:

  • -road accounts voucher # 06-2004 was reviewed and approved.
  • -2nd draft of the 2004 roads budgets was reviewed and discussed. A resolution approving the proposed budget in the amount of $530,000.00 was passed.
  • -The requirement for a bridge study to be completed this year was discussed and a proposal submitted by Greer Galloway Group reviewed. The clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution accepting this proposal for the next meeting

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS:

  • -road accounts voucher # 06-2004 in the amount of $ 39,172.90 was approved for payment.


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  • -general accounts voucher # 06-2004 in the amount of $ 195,371.38 was approved for payment.


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  • -landfill accounts voucher # 06-2004 in the amount of $ 7,696.49 was approved for payment.

APPLICATIONS:

CONSENT - B-019/04 - HEWITT - Conc. 8 Part Lot 1, 2 & 3

  • -Council reviewed application and planning report. A resolution in support of the application, with conditions was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 24-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Councillor Brandt indicated he is involved in the upcoming interviews for the seasonal job at the arena. Five individuals will be interviewed.


  • -POA, May 27th, Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Steering Committee, May 27th, Marty gave a verbal report.
  • -Tri R, June 2nd and special on site meeting June 6th. Richard and Bob gave a verbal report.


  • -By-law officers report, May 2004 was reviewed and discussed.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Muskoka - Parry Sound Health Unit, West Nile Program, 2004. Information on the 2004 program and notification that the 2003 report entitled The Buzz on Mosquito Control is available at www.mpshu.on.ca.


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  • -Muskoka - Parry Sound Health Unit, information regarding issues surrounding standing water on municipal property. Sample by-laws regarding regulating standing water were discussed. The existing property standards by-law will be reviewed to determine if this adequately covers this issue.


  • -Ministry of Natural Resources, copy of the Magnetawan River Control Operating Plan in CD format is available at the Township office and at the Burk's Falls Library in paper format.


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  • -Almaguin Highlands Strategic Plan Implementation Committee, request for input regarding the future direction for this committee. A resolution supporting the continuation under the sponsorship of the Village of South River was passed.


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  • -Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Request for support of a petition to lobby the Federal government to return more federal fuel tax revenues to Canadian municipalities. The petition was supported by members of Council.


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  • -Blue Sky Economic Development Corporation, requesting a letter of support of their position regarding the much needed revision and further thought required for the Ontario Drinking Water Regulations as they apply to the tourism industry. The clerk was instructed to forward a letter of support.


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  • -Municipality of Hastings Highlands, request for support of a resolution requesting the Province of Ontario revise O Reg 170/03, to properly assess need with affordability; to recognize that the property tax base cannot withstand further downloading of Provincial and Federal government programs; and protect the survival of rural communities. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -The City of Windsor, request for support of a resolution to petition the Province to consider all options, including privatization of the property tax assessment function and that the Province of Ontario cap residential increases at no greater than five percent, and that the tax policy be reviewed in general. No support was given.


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  • -Resolution from the Tri R Committee, requesting support of the resolution from the Town of Kearney, demanding the federal and provincial governments provide clear legislation or regulations requiring manufacturers of packaging materials to ensure that such materials are either recyclable by municipalities, or easily returnable to the manufacturer for reuse, with it becoming illegal for such materials to be sent to or placed in landfill sites. A resolution of support was passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Proposed 2004 landfill budget was reviewed and discussed. A resolution accepting the proposed budget in the amount of $ 109,500.00, Armour's share $ 48,180.00 was passed.


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  • -Proposed 2004 recycling budget was reviewed and discussed. A resolution accepting the proposed budget in the amount of $ 44,715.00, Armour's share $ 19,675.00 was passed.

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  • -Groundskeeper has checked the outhouses in the municipality and has reported that minor maintenance including painting should be completed this year. Council authorized this work to be completed.

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  • -Council reviewed comments from Robert Miller, municipal planner regarding the proposed rezoning of Concession 3, Part Lot 12, application by Mr. Newell.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda
  • -Resolution was passed to move into closed session at 9:38. p.m.


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  • -Resolution was passed to move out of closed session at 10:13 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 25, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the public meeting held on May 25, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That Road Accounts Voucher # 06-2004 in the amount of $ 39,172.90 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for the same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the 2004 roads budget as presented in the amount of $ 530,000.00. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That General Accounts Voucher # 06-2004 in the amount of $ 195,371.38 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for the same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 06-2004 in the amount of $ 7,696.49 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for the same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve in principle, the consent application # B-019/04 - Hewitt with the following conditions:- that the proposed severance indicated as part 1 of the above application be deeded to the Township for road purposes; - and that 5% cash in lieu of parkland as per Armour Township by-law # 14-2002 be paid to the municipality; - existing barn to be converted to garage as per application. (Carried)
    • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 24-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)


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    • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 24-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)


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    • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 24-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of June, 2004. (Carried)


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    • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the AHSPIC Committee in continuing as a committee with an elected Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and continue to operate under the sponsorship of the Village of South River. (Carried)


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    • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands to request that the regulations in O. Reg. 170/03 be revised to properly assess need with affordability; to recognize that the property tax base cannot withstand further downloading of Provincial and Federal Government programs; and, to protect the survival of rural communities. (Carried)


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    • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution of the Town of Kearney, to forward a demand in writing to the appropriate federal and provincial ministries that clear legislation or regulations be adopted by those respective governments, which will require manufacturers of packaging materials to ensure that such materials are either recyclable by municipalities, or easily returnable to the manufacturer for reuse with it becoming illegal for such materials to be sent to or placed in landfill sites. (Carried)
      • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the 2004 landfill budget as presented as presented. Armour's portion $ 48,180.00. (Carried)


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      • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the 2004 recycling budget as presented. Armour's portion $ 19,675.00. (Carried)


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      • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:38 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)
        • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, that the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 10:13 p.m. (Carried)
        • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That we do now adjourn at 10:14 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 22nd, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)