THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

June 14, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Tom Eadie, Lawton's Cove; guests, Wayne Stitt, John Gallagher, Gary Sterritt, Donna Lemke, Karen Kowalchuk; press, Jessie Kohl, Almaguin Forester; 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 May 24, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

None

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Tom Eadie, Lawton's Cove, 274 Doe Lake Road

Mr. Eadie attended to discuss concerns council have regarding the proposed development. Council reviewed the letter dated June 9th from Mr. Eadie and comments from the municipal planner dated June 1st. Concerns regarding the septic system servicing the cottages closest to Doe Lake were discussed. Mr. Eadie will provide a letter from his consultant regarding septic concerns. He is also prepared to close and purchase the shore road allowance, enter into a site plan agreement and provide a survey including the required information. A resolution was passed agreeing in principle to the proposed development, with conditions.

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

- road accounts voucher # 06-2005 in the amount of $ 43,848.06 was reviewed

- second draft of the 2005 roads budget was reviewed in detail

- construction on Three Mile Lake Road is proceeding.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Lemke, Concession 2, Part Lot 10, application to rezone to allow for a second residence. Council reviewed comments from municipal planner. Mrs. Lemke explained the need for the second residence. The clerk was instructed to contact the municipal planner for clarification.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Proposed 2005 Library budget, was approved by resolution.


    •
  • -2nd Draft 2005 Municipal budget. The clerk distributed an update and additional information. The budget was reviewed in detail. The clerk will contact the auditor to attend a meeting with Council for further discussion.


  • -A resolution from the Economic Development committee requesting funding for an intern was reviewed and a resolution passed.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

  • -road accounts voucher # 06-2005, in the amount of $ 43,848.06 was approved for payment by resolution.
  • -general accounts voucher # 06-2005, in the amount of $ 82,675.28 was approved for payment by resolution.


  • -landfill accounts voucher # 06-2005, in the amount of $ 8,297.85 was approved for payment by resolution.


APPLICATIONS:

CONSENT - Sterritt, B020/00 , Part Lot 21, Concession 2

  • -application and planning report were reviewed. The consent was approved by resolution with conditions.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 21-2005, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario for the delivery of the Canada-Ontario-Municipal Rural Infrastructure (COMRIF) initiative, was read a first, second and third time.

  • -# 22-2005, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, General Municipal Licence Agreement, to provide digital mapping data products, was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Steering Committee, May 26th, Marty gave a verbal report.
  • -Tri R, June 6th, Bob gave a verbal report.
  • -Economic Development, Special Events committee, June 9th, Bob reported.
  • -Open House, Ferguson Road Bridge replacement , June 11th, the clerk gave a verbal report.
  • -Planning Brd, June 9th, Richard gave a verbal report.

    •

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Katrine Baseball Club, notification regarding the annual baseball tournament scheduled for July 8th - 10th. A resolution to declare this a community festival was passed.


  • -Katrine Community Centre Club, notification of the Homecoming Weekend Activities scheduled for July 16th. A resolution to declare this to be a community festival was passed.


  • -Municipality of McDougall, request for support of a resolution to petition the Minister of Finance to amend the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) forumula so that policing costs attributed to providing court security for the Parry Sound District Court House is the sole responsibility of the Province. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Town of Kearney, request for support of a resolution expressing displeasure with the lack of service provided by the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. A resolution in support was passed.
  • -Town of Hearst, request to support the City of Sault Ste Marie becoming a multi-modal transportation hub. A resolution in support was passed.

  • -Township of McKellar, request for support to petition the Minister of Health and Long Term Care to amend Regulation 559, requesting moving the Township of McKellar from area # 5 to area # 6. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, information regarding the changes to the Building Code Act, 1992 and resulting from the Building Code Statue Law Amendment Act, 2002 (Bill 124).


    •
  • -AMO Alert, Bill 124 Building Code Amendment Act, changes to implementation dates.


  • -AMO Alert, Ministry of Environment releases new regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and proposed consequential amendments to regulation 170/03.


    •
  • -Eastholme, notice of tender being awarded to D.J. Vanasse Construction for work to the front entrance canopy and foyer renovations. Funds for this work will come from reserves, unspent funds and interest earned on municipal apportionment for capital projects.


  • -Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, five year investment plan to fund public infrastructure.


    •
  • -AMO Alert, report to members regarding the May Memorandum of Understanding meeting.


  • -AMO notification of the 2005 Annual Conference, August 14 - 17th, Toronto.


    •
  • -Bill 141, Private Members Bill, "The Home Fire Sprinkler Act, 2004 briefing package.


  • -AMO Alert, Province introduces OMERS devolution Bill, background and information.


  • -Andrew Albert, MD, CCFP, letter of concern regarding deer feeding stations along back roads and the problem this creates for public safety and a request to consider a municipal by-law. The clerk was instructed to research this.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Improvements for the washroom building at Doe Lake municipal park. One estimate was received for the construction of a landing and ramps that will be required after the installation of the new doors. A resolution was passed accepting the quote submitted by Hal Corcoran.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -COMRIF, Intake 2 - AMO notice regarding the upcoming application process for funding. Council confirmed Pevensey Rd. bridge is the priority for this application.


  • -Resolution was passed to hire Stephen Krubavcic, Brennen Peever and Adam Sawyer for the 2005 summer recreation program staff.
  • -Request from the Almaguin News and Almaguin Forrester to sponsor advertisements for the Katrine Baseball Tournament. Councillor Brandt declared pecuniary interest and did not take part in the discussion. The consensus of council is to support a sponsor ads in both publications for this event.


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

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the May 24, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve in principle the development proposed by Mr. Eadie for 274 Doe Lake Road to remove two existing cottages and replace with a residence and garage, with the following conditions:

- property owner agrees to enter into site plan control agreement, to be registered on title

- agrees to close and purchase the shore road allowance and pay all related costs for same

- agrees to supply an OLS survey of property, indicating the flood plain elevation, road allowances and plotting all structures and setbacks

- agrees to supply the municipality with copies of septic system approvals and/or holding tank agreements for all structures. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That Road Accounts Voucher # 06-2005 in the amount of $ 43,848.06 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the consent application # B-020/00 submitted by Sterritt, et al, Part Lot 21, Concession 2, with the following conditions:

- approval is for one lot .805 hectares in size

- that Part 1 of plan 42R-15098 be re-zoned to prohibit residential development, and allow only open space and dock facilities and the property on the east side of the road be re-zoned to allow for a residence

- upon receiving approval of the above consent, that minor variance application # A2-2004 be withdrawn

- 5% cash in lieu of parkland be paid to the municipality. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree to the proposal to pursue funding for an Economic Development Intern with a budget of $ 27,500.00 of which $ 3,556.00 would be the municipal portion to be shared equally by Armour, Ryerson and Burk's Falls. Armour's share being $ 1,173.48. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 06-2005 in the amount of $ 82,675.28 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

    •
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 06-2005 in the amount of $ 8,297.85 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approves the 2005 Library budget in the amount of $ 74,229.00, Armour's share being $ 24,796.20, with the understanding that any grants received that may be applied to the operations of the Library budget, will reduce the municipal share accordingly. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 21-2005, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Her Majesty of Queen in the Right of Ontario, represented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the delivery of the Canada-Ontario-Municipal Rural Infrastructure (COMRIF) Initiative. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 21- 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 21-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 14th day of June, 2005. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 22-2005, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation for a general municipal licence agreement for OPMA Assessment Mapping Data Products. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 22- 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 22-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 14th day of June, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Katrine Ball Club Annual Base Ball Tournament scheduled for July 8th - 10th, and hereby declare this to be a community festival. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Katrine Community Centre Club, and declare the Homecoming event scheduled for July 16, 2005 to be a community festival. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Municipality of McDougall and petition the Minister of Finance to amend the OMPF formula so that policing costs attributed to providing court security for the Parry Sound District Court House is the sole responsibility of the Provincial Government. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Kearney and express their displeasure with the lack of service provided by the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. This is causing many residents to wait an unreasonable amount of time before receiving approvals and causing undue hardships for many ratepayers. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of Hearst and the City of Sault Ste. Marie becoming a multi-modal transportation hub for Northern Ontario. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of McKellar and request the Province of Ontario, Minister of Health and Long Term Care amend the necessary regulations to place the Township of McKellar in Area # 6. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal submitted by Hal Corcoran in the amount of $ 1,681.48 for the construction of landings and ramps for the municipal washroom building at Doe Lake. (Carried)

    •
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the hiring of the following staff for the summer recreation program for 2005: Steven Krbavcic, Director, Brennen Peever and Adam Sawyer, Counsellors. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:45 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)


    •
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 10:59 p.m.. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 11:00 p.m.. (Carried)