| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES June
10, 2008 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the closed meeting on May 27, 2008 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the regular meeting on May 27, 2008 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor discussed the following: - three quotes for rubber tired excavator complete with brusher - gravel tender document, approved by resolution - winter sand tender document, approved by resolution - road accounts reviewed and approved by resolution APPLICATIONS: Zoning amendment applications - 2055988 Ontario Limited - cover letter from Greg A Hynde, planner for applicant - proposed lot 1, Concession 10, Part Lot 22 - proposed lot 2, Concession 10, Part Lot 22 - proposed lot 3, concession 10, Part Lot 22 Council reviewed the applications which are a result of conditions of approval for consents B029/07 and B030/07. Resolutions were passed instructing the clerk to forward the applications to the planner for by-law preparation. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - general accounts voucher # 6-2008, in the amount of $ 71,425.84 was approved for payment by resolution. - road accounts voucher # 6-2008, in the amount of $ 16,623.97 was approved for payment by resolution. - landfill accounts voucher # 6-2008, in the amount of $ 32,106.81 was approved for payment by resolution. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 26-2008, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement with Christopher and Darcie Vujacic with respect to 304 Skyline Drive Plan M-270, was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Tri R, Bob reported - Economic Development, Rod and Bob reported - POA, Bob reported - Planning Board, Bob reported - Building report to May, 2008. CORRESPONDENCE: - City of Belleville, request for support of a resolution to petition the Ontario Government to provide municipalities with additional powers to raise revenues needed to finance upgrades to municipal infrastructure such as those provided to the City of Toronto. A resolution in support was passed. - iBrand Design, price and sample place-mats promoting the Almaguin Highlands area. No support was given to purchase place-mats. - HealthForce Ontario, a provincial government initiative launched in 2006 to make Ontario the “employer of choice” in health care, update on current recruitment strategies. - John Tory, Leader of the Ontario PC Party, Bill 35 “Investing in Ontario Act”, informing local municipalities of concern regarding current wording in this bill and lack of clear support to fund municipal infrastructure. - The Hudson’s Bay Company small grant program in support of local history. - AMO notification of deadline for delegation requests for the 2008 conference. - Township of Ryerson, copy of resolution approving the CEMC budget and funds for the repair of East Road bridge. - City of Waterloo, call upon the Provincial government to clarify and confirm that the 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment is in fact a line time infusion of funds versus an annual contribution and this if this is the case, that the Provincial government provide long term and sustainable infrastructure funding to assist municipalities in addressing their infrastructure roles and responsibilities. A resolution in support was passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - resolution accepting the quote for roadside mowing submitted by Harvey Mulligan in the amount of $ 2400.00 plus gst. was passed. - Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library, letter from Sandy Henshall, CEO and revised Library budget. NEW BUSINESS: - Almaguin News, request for participation in advertisement in support of Kearney Centennial celebrations. Council authorized an ad. - Discussion regarding preliminary comments from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the draft Official Plan amendment. Municipal planner Bob Miller will provide report. Public drop in scheduled for Saturday, August 16th, 9 to 11 am. - list of correspondence received and not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed session held on May 27, 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the tender document for the supply, haul and apply 5/8 granular “M” quarried granite and authorize the road supervisor to advertise for same. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the tender document for winter sand and authorize the road supervisor to advertise for same. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Road Accounts Voucher # 6-2008 in the amount of $ 16,623.97 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support in principle, the application by 2055988 Ontario Inc for a zoning amendment for Proposed Lot 1, concession 10, Part Lot 22, Plan 42M-632, Lot 8, PCL 27260 to recognize one seasonal residential lot and dwelling created by consents (B029/07 & B030/07). The clerk is authorized to forward application to the municipal planner for by-law preparation. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support in principle, the application by 2055988 Ontario Inc for a zoning amendment for Proposed Lot 2, Concession 10, Part Lot 22, Plan 42M-632, Lot 8, PCL 27260 to recognize one seasonal residential lot created by consents (B029/07 & B030/07). The clerk is authorized to forward application to the municipal planner for by-law preparation. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support in principle, the application by 2055988 Ontario Inc for a zoning amendment for Proposed Lot 3, Concession 10, Part Lot 22, Plan 42M-632, Lot 8 PCL 27260 to recognize one seasonal residential lot and dwelling created by consents (B029/07 & B030/07). The clerk is hereby authorized to forward the zoning amendment application to the municipal planner for by-law preparation. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That General Accounts Voucher # 6-2008 in the amount of $71,425.84 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 6-2008 in the amount of $ 32,106.81 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 26-2008, being a by-law to authorize a site plan agreement between Christopher and Darcie Vujacic and the Township of Armour respecting 304 Skyline Drive, also known as Lot 17 in the Registered Plan M-270 and Part 12 of Plan 42R-7492 being part of Lot 21, Concession 3. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 26-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 26-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 10th day of June, 2008. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from City of Belleville and request the Ontario Government to provide municipalities with additional powers to raise revenues needed to finance upgrades to municipal infrastructure, including the opportunity to levy carbon taxes with such funds to be devoted to environmental projects. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Waterloo and request the Provincial Government to clarify and confirm that the 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment is in fact a one time infusion of funds versus an annual contribution and if that is the case, that the Provincial government provide long term and sustainable infrastructure funding to assist all upper, lower and single tier municipalities in addressing their infrastructure roles and responsibilities. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the tender for mowing of the roadsides in the Township of Armour as presented by Harvey Mulligan in the amount of $ 2,400.00 + 120.00 (GST). Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:27 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 24th at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |