THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES


June 24, 2003

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, Gary McFarlane and Rod Blakelock; delegations; Peter Brooke, Katrine Community Centre Club; staff Wendy Whitwell, Acting Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The minutes of the regular meeting on June 10, 2003 were approved by resolution as circulated

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Peter Brooke, Katrine Community Centre Club, attended to discuss the grant the club has requested under the NOHF program. Council reviewed the staff report, a summary of expenses for the stereo equipment supplied by Peter and the resolution of Council dated May 14, 2001 regarding the funding. A resolution was passed authorizing payment to the Katrine Community Centre Club for the NOHF grant in the amount of $ 1077.01. The consensus of Council was also to donate $ 250.00 to offset costs associated with the summer recreation program.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -The New Catholic Church development:

Council was advised the following documentation had been submitted to the office:

- letter of credit/cheque for site works; partial building plans and fee; signed site plan agreement; clarification letter regarding preferred zoning.

The following items remain outstanding:

- copy of Ministry of Transportation permit and detailed construction plans. Council agreed to proceed with the first and second reading of the by-law to enter into site plan agreement.

  • -Ministry of Transportation: offer to purchase Concession 10, Part Lot 5. One foot reserve. Council reviewed the following:

- letter of June 6th from the Ministry of Transportation.

- letter of June 11th and June 17th, Graham Wilson and Green.

Council accepted the Ministry of Transportation letter of June 6th, 2003 as an appraisal of the value for the above property and authorize the clerk to proceed with the advertisement as required, for the sale of the property to the Ministry of Transportation, to be used for highway purposes.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Ministry of Transportation: Tower Road connection

Council reviewed and discussed the two submissions received, representing nine property owners. The consensus of Council is that the alternative # 2 modification as received May 27th is the preferred Tower Road connection. The clerk will discuss this further with the road supervisor. A letter and copy of resolution will be forwarded to the consultant and the Ministry of Transportation.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 16-2003 - to enter into site plan agreement with New Hope Fellowship, third reading deferred.
  • -By-law # 26-2003, to authorize the granting of an easement & enter into an agreement for the installation of a buried sewage line (Shelley) was read a second and third time
  • -By-law # 34-2003, to enter into site plan agreement with the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation was read a first and second time.

REPORTS:

  • -Arena, May 19th, minutes included in the agenda package and verbal report by Joanne.
  • -Library, May 18th, Rod gave a verbal report.
  • -CBCO report for May was reviewed.
  • -Bylaw Enforcement Officer report for May was reviewed.
  • -Tri Council, June 16th, was discussed.
  • -Progress report was reviewed

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Ministry of Citizenship, notification of seniors month in Ontario - June. Theme this year is "Footsteps to Follow". Ontario's initiatives for seniors information was reviewed.


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  • -Township of Perry, notification of AHIC Stakeholders meeting June 25th, 9 a.m. at the Information Centre. Frank, Gary and Joanne will attend.


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  • -Ontario Good Roads Association, Level of Service Policy, information. Road supervisor was copied with this information.


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  • -Township of Ryerson, notification of a public meeting on Tuesday, July 8th, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Official Plan.


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  • -Ministry of Finance, notification and information on the first ever tax-incentive zone designation for Northern Ontario.


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  • -County of Bruce, request for support of a resolution lobbying the senior levels of government take immediate action to show financial support to mitigate the negative impacts felt by mad cow disease. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -FONOM, request for support of a resolution opposing the proposed Tory government election platform to extend the "Taxpayers Prevention Act" to municipal taxes which requires a referendum to increase local taxes. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -County of Wellington request for support of a resolution requesting the Progressive Conservation Party withdraw from its recently announced campaign platform which would legislate a referendum should a municipality wish to increase property tax rates. No support was given.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Hynde Paul Associates, Robert Miller, Planner report including sketches on Colbourne rezoning , Lot 7, Plan 320 Pickerel Lake; report from Paul Schaefer dated September 18th, 2002. The updated sketches were submitted to Robert Miller on June 2, 2003. Bob will proceed with the by-law to rezone.

  • -Jagger Hims Limited, memorandum dated May 25, 2003 to Council was reviewed and discussed. A resolution authorizing Jagger Hims to proceed with a baseline groundwater supply testing on three municipal properties was passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Ontario Provincial Police detachment. The Reeve updated council on this issue.


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  • -July 1st Canada Day, request from staff to close the office on Monday, June 30th and Tuesday, July 1st. A resolution was passed authorizing the closure.

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  • -Council passed a resolution to move into closed session at 10:25 p.m.

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  • -Council moved out of closed session at 10:59 p.m.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on agenda.

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 10, 2003 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the payment of $ 1077.01 to the Katrine Community Centre Club for the sound system under the NOHF program. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Corporation of the Township of Armour request the Township planner Robert Miller, proceed with the required zoning amendment to remove the H holding zone on Concession 8, Part Lot 2 (Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp). (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 34 -2003, being a by-law to enter into a site plan agreement with the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. for the development of Concession 8, Part Lot 2, designated as Part 1 of 42R-16304. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 34-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, Whereas the Council of the Township of Armour has reviewed the six Tower Road alternatives suggested by the Ministry of Transportation;

Therefore be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Armour hereby notify the Ministry of Transportation that alternative # 2 (modification as received May 27/03) is the preferred Tower Road connection and request the Ministry include this alternative as they move forward in the Highway 11 project. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 26-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 26-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 24th day of June, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the County of Bruce and request the senior levels of government take immediate action to show financial support to mitigate the negative impacts felt by BSE. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, WHEREAS the Progressive Conservative Party has released its campaign platform for the next provincial election; and

WHEREAS the platform contains a proposal requiring voter approval by referendum to increase local taxes ; and

WHEREAS this will result in multiple and costly referenda in each jurisdiction in Ontario; and

WHEREAS many of the municipal cost pressures come from provincially mandated programs and service requirements, which make up the majority of municipal budgets; limitations on property taxes, and lack of other sources of revenue; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Armour opposes the proposal of the Tory government to extend "Taxpayers Protection Act" to municipal taxes and hereby urges the Provincial Government to withdraw this proposal; and

FURTHER That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario, local MPP's and AMO. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the hiring of Jagger Hims Limited to proceed with a baseline groundwater supply testing for the following municipal properties:

Katrine Community Centre; Chetwynd Community Centre and Township garage. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the closing of the Township office on Monday, June 30th and Tuesday, July 1, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:25 P.M. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) (f) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, 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 Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That we do now adjourn at 11:00 p.m. until the next special meeting of Council scheduled for June 25, 2003, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)