THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps. Councillors Blakelock and McFarlane were absent; delegates Sgt. Bill Ayotte; guests, Lorie Haggart, Gloria Wilde, Roberta Haviland, Phyllis Leggett, Marg Herrington, Paul Robinson, Richard Holloway, Joy Murphy; staff Wendy Whitwell, Acting Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -Councillor Cripps asked that the minutes of the regular meeting on May 28, 2002 be amended, Correspondence - registration for a three day training session on the Municipal Act. Joanne requested the minutes reflect a discussion regarding the polling of four members of Council by the Clerk, to receive permission to attend this training workshop scheduled for May 28^th - 30^th. Permission was given by three Councillors. A resolution was passed adopting the minutes as circulated and amended. The Acting Clerk was instructed to amend the minutes of May 28th, 2002.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

• -Sgt. Bill Ayotte, Almaguin Highlands OPP attended to present the Daily Activity Report from January 1, 2002 to May 31, 2002 . The statistics indicate an increase over the same period last year for total number of hours although crime statistics for break and enters, etc. has remained constant. The total number of hours spent patrolling increased considerably. Sgt. Ayotte answered questions from Council members and guests and clarified what municipalities are being billed for. Reeve Gill thanked Sgt. Ayotte for attending.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

• -2^nd draft of the budget. Council will review this draft and the auditor will attend the next meeting.

• -Resolution to rescind resolution # 15, passed on May 28^th 2002 , re contribution for the administration costs of the Amalgamation committee. This was a resolution regarding money presented at the Council meeting which did not appear on the agenda. A proposed resolution appeared on the list for this meeting.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -Rescind resolution # 3 passed on May 14^th, 2002, re access to Pt. Lot 11, Concession 7.

This item was tabled and will be brought back to the next meeting.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

• -The following road accounts voucher # 6-2002, in the amount of $ 31,653.01 was approved:

Bell Canada garage May $ 93.14

Bell Mobility cell for May 37.08

Canadian National Rlw. May - mtc 728.45

Co-operators Insurance benefits - June 265.14

Green Shield benefits 512.56

Royal Bank Visa gas, meal 81.20

Armtec Construction culverts 3621.65

Bruce Sales plow parts 783.55

C.E. Stack Fuels clear diesel 661.47

Col'd diesel 466.26

Champion Road Machinery grader parts $ 178.68

Ken White pit run gravel 588.00

Les Phinney mileage & meeting 524.41

Lou Dennis Automotive parts 113.85

Mike's Service Centre gas 75.60

Northland Truck Centre repairs 150.89

Phinney Auto Service safety inspection 96.30

Purolator Courier Champion parts 46.28

Royel Paving sweeper rental 528.05

Trillium Municipal Supply bridge materials 2697.86

Turner's Garage parts 129.56

Valley Blades parts 647.68

Ward Tim-Br. Mart sign posts 282.37

Workplace Safety & Ins. May payment 241.95

Payroll May 18,101.03

• -The following general accounts voucher # 6-2002 in the amount of $ 91,719.87 was approved:

Bell Canada office May $ 252.69

Union Public Library payment 3000.00

Canon Business solutions meter charge 109.34

Cintas Canada office mats 38.75

Co-operator's Ins. Benefits - June 240.59

Green Shield benefits 636.60

James Mahoney mileage Apr. 29-May24 144.73

M.A. Wittick pitch - in day 25.00

Receiver General PIER adjust 77.00

Royal Bank Visa Norton update, Trans Canada Trail 675.00

Twp of Ryerson AMCTO zone conference - mileage 134.66

Village of Burk's Falls Arena - April 1207.91

Anne Gignac refund 1^st month rent 170.00

Bev Moore cleaning 100.00

Union Pubic Library balance as per budget 11290.00

Cintas Canada Ltd office mats 38.75

Claire & Cindy Susut June payment & TML Rd 596.50

Frank Gill June Council fees 433.34

Gary McFarlane June Council fees 375.00

Gary Stillar Electric air conditioning service 98.33

Graham Wilson & Green 2000 election & Cripps misc. 1473.38

Hydro One Street light, TML Rd, Doe Lk Prk 104.00

Hynde Paul Associates planning 1238.58

Joanne Cripps June Council fees 375.00

Marnie Wallace June 214.00

Marty Corcoran June Council fees 375.00

Muskoka P.S. Health Unit June payment 2610.00

Paul Schaefer mileage 267.40

Twp of Perry CBO contract 1176.00

Receiver General May payroll 10144.68

Rod Blakelock June Council fees 375.00

Sundridge Vet Service dog put down 16.05

Town of Parry Sound ambulance June 3250.00

Township of Ryerson clerk training 185.00

Township of Ryerson May fire exp, pumper truck, De Fib 37296.57

Wendy Whitwell mileage FOI seminar 58.80

Workplace Safety Ins. May payment 171.10

Payroll 12745.12

• -The following landfill accounts voucher # 6-2002, in the amount of $ 9318.49 was approved:

Co-Operator Ins. June benefits $ 2.17

Green Shield June benefits 42.44

Royal Bank Visa Anne's plague, landfill seminar 424.58

Esso Home Comfort diesel, oil 514.58

Graham Wilson & Green employment matters 86.50

R Almont bear signs 178.20

Ward Tim Br. Mart sign posts 14.36

Workplace Safety Ins. May payment 18.44

Payroll 1283.77

Bell Canada landfill May 75.16

Co-Operators Ins. June benefits 8.67

Green Shield Benefits 169.76

Union Gas April - May 127.42

Lawrence Judd tow motor service 783.08

Randy t Smith magnetic separator - belt install 50.00

Workplace Safety Ins. May payment 73.78

Payroll 5465.58

APPLICATIONS:
RAFFLE

• -resolution authorizing the issuance of a raffle licence to the East Parry Sound Community Policing Committee. Draw date November 27^th, 2002. Licence fee $ 5.00



• -After reviewing a staff report a resolution authorizing the issuance of a raffle licence to the Church of the Holy Spirit was passed. Draw date to be December 15, 2002. Licence fee $ 50.00.

BY-LAWS:

• -By-law # 20-2002, to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second, and the third time.

REPORTS:

• -Amalgamation Committee, May 27^th, minutes were included in the agenda package. Council is to review the prompt sheets and have responses to the steering committee by July 15, 2002.



• -Tri R Committee, June 3^rd. Frank gave a verbal report on the meeting and a resolution adopting the nuisance bear policy was passed.



• -Fire Board meeting, June 10^th. Joanne gave a verbal report. The new fire truck should be here in early July. An open house will be held at the Fire Hall on July 27^th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.



• -Planning Board, June 10^th. Frank attended the meeting for Gary. Twelve applications to date, and they require 25 applications per year to break even. No applications have been received for Armour this year.



• -Building permit report. Council approved the report format and it will be updated monthly.



• -Council reviewed a staff report from the road department regarding the proposed purchase of tools. This item was tabled and will be brought back to the next meeting.



• -Progress report from staff.

CORRESPONDENCE:

- Request for support of a resolution from the Township of Strong regarding AHIC resolution to accept the Regional Strategy Plan, and AHIC further agrees to act as the engine to move forward and achieve the objectives. A resolution of support was passed.

• -Notice of a Southeast Parry Sound District Steering Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 7:30 p.m at the Sundridge Community Centre to discuss economic development - next steps. Frank will attend this meeting.



• -Notice of the ARI meeting scheduled for June 20^th , 7:00 p.m. at the Machar Township office. A presentation will be given by Eco Waste regarding new incineration technology.

Frank will attend.

• -Eastholme Home for the Aged:

- copy of a letter from North Himsworth to Premier Eves requesting increased funding.

- copy of a letter to Dominique Marleau, Ministry of Northern Development & Mines regarding Northern Ontario Capital Assistance Program (NOCAP) re funding.

- copy of email from Dominique Marleau, Ministry of Northern Development & Mines

regarding using NOHF funding for Eastholme.

- request for support of a resolution from the Township of Strong to delay the demand date for funds for the Eastholme expansion project. A resolution of support was passed.

- copy of a letter from Eastholme regarding representation on the Board.

• -Muskoka- Parry Sound Health Unit, as requested a guideline of Mandatory Health Programs and Services.



• -Earthwatch Almaguin, request that Council support a resolution for the support of the Kyoto Protocol. The Clerk will forward a copy of the previously passed resolution.



• -letter from R. W. Haviland regarding on-going problem with nuisance beavers and a request that Council enforce by-law # 8-73.



• -A request for a donation from the Salvation Army, Red Shield Appeal. A resolution authorizing a donation of $ 50.00 was passed.



• -Public Concern Temiskaming, Anti-Incinerator Campaign. A resolution of support was passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• -On Site Assessments, re Bayview Rest. The following documentation was reviewed:

- letter dated May 24^th, 2002

- copy of letter from Aecon Construction to One Site Assessments detailing the under- road construction

- correspondence from the MOE to Mr. Shelley

- copy of submission to the MOE for the sewage system approval.

Council is awaiting the survey which sets out shore road allowance and road encroachments.

NEW BUSINESS:

• -Evan Langford, Berriedale Store, request to install a propane exchange depot. A resolution with conditions was passed.



• -Eastholme Loan - Royal Bank letter dated May 23, 2002 setting out various loan options and rates.

- Eastholme Loan - CIBC letter dated May 31, 2002 setting out loan rates.

No decision was made at this time.

- Resolution regarding Council remuneration was passed.

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

• -Gerry Church property- Councillor Cripps requested staff to check on the storage of vehicles on Township road allowance.



• -Councillor Corcoran - discussion regarding no public access to Deer Lake.

RESOLUTIONS:

• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 28, 2002 be adopted as circulated and amended.. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a $100.00 expenditure to the Village of Burk's Falls, to offset costs for the Amalgamation Steering Committee administration expenses.

Recorded vote: Corcoran - opposed; Cripps - for; Gill - for. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That Road Accounts Voucher # 6-2002 in the amount of $ 31,653.01 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 Joanne Cripps, That General Accounts Voucher # 6-2002 in the amount of $ 91,719.87 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 Joanne Cripps, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 6-2002 in the amount of $ 9,318.49 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same.



• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a raffle licence for the East Parry Sound Community Policing Advisory Committee, draw date to be November 27, 2002 and the licence fee shall be $ 5.00. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a raffle licence for the Church of the Holy Spirit, draw date December 15, 2002, licence fee to be $ 50.00. (Carried)



• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 20-2002, being a By-law to govern the proceedings of Council. (Carried)



• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 20-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 20-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11^th day of June, 2002. (Carried)

• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the "Nuisance Bear Policy" as submitted June 3, 2002 for the Armour, Ryerson, Burk's Falls landfill site. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby endorse the resolution of the Township of Strong and confirm that AHIC should act as the engine for the Regional Economic Development projects and to organize a Steering Committee and management team to achieve the objectives. (Carried)

• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Township of Strong resolution, and request the Board of Management for Eastholme Home for the Aged, extend the demand date for payment of Capital Funds apportionment to a date closer to awarding the construction contract. (Carried)



• -That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby donate $ 50.00 to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal for 2002. (Carried)

• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour opposes the use of the Highway system for transport of toxic substances.

and further that Council also strongly recommends that its neighbouring municipalities from Windsor through Kirkland Lake also support this resolution,

and further supports and encourages any local action group or individuals to this action to convince the Federal and Provincial governments to not approve the transport of toxic cargos on our highways.

Now therefore Armour endorses the actions of the "Public Concerns Timiskaming" Group. (Carried)

• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour have no objection to the installation of a propane exchange to be located at the Berriedale Petro Canada Gas Station on Highway 11, once copies of any approvals required from MTO and/or Fuels Safety Branch have been received by the Township. (Carried)

• -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, Whereas subsection 255 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, CM.45, as amended, provides that one-third of the remuneration paid to the elected members of Council and their local boards shall be considered as expenses incident to the discharge of their duties as members of Council or local board; and

Whereas subsection 255 (2) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c M45, as amended, provides that the provisions of subsection 255 (1) shall only continue to apply to members of Council or its local boards after January 1, 2003 if the municipality passes a resolution before January 1, 2003 stating its intention that the provisions of subjection 255 (1) shall continue to apply to elected members of Council and its local board; and

Whereas the council of the Township of Armour hereby deems it desirable to continue the provisions of subjection 255 (1) of the Municipal Act beyond January 1, 2003.

Now Therefore Be It Resolved;

It is the intention of this Council that the provisions of subsection 255 (1) continue to apply to the elected members of this Council and its local boards on and after January 1, 2003. (Carried)

• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 9:50 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 25, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)