| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES June 24, 2008 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Pat Hayes; delegate, municipal auditor Michael Turner; staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer, the following guests arrived at 7:30; Bob Miller, municipal planner, Lee Webster, Rob Davis, Angie and Rick Steengaard, Gord Isbister, Don MacKenzie and Dean Stewart. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on June 10, 2008 was approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Municipal auditor Michael Turner discussed the 2008 proposed budget, line by line and answered questions from council. Two options for this years budget were considered by council, one with a zero percent increase and one with a two percent increase. Financial considerations for 2009 were also discussed. Council will consider both options and thanked the auditor for his assistance with the budget process. - Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following: - winter sand tender opening, three tenders received, Whitmell $ 16,800.00, Miron Topsoil $ 18,675.00 and Fowler Construction $ 39,847.43. A resolution was passed accepting the tender submitted by Whitmell. - crushed granite tender opening, six tenders received, Fowlers Construction $ 293,601.63, Brook’s Haulage $ 333,317.27, Carr Aggregates $ 308,727.55, Hutcheson Sand & Gravel $ 368,478.40, Magnetawan Crushing $ 357,934.00, Sundridge Aggregates $ 428,806.48. A resolution was passed accepting the tender submitted by Fowler Construction. - Bill provided information regarding the rubber tires excavator and a resolution was passed approving the purchase. - staff report regarding jury duty. A resolution authorizing payment was passed. - Bob Miller, Municipal Planner attended to discuss the written comments received from Ministry of Municipal Affairs on June 5, 2008 regarding the Official Plan update, July 10, 2007. Bob will provide a written report to council. Council confirmed a public drop in scheduled for Saturday, August 16th from 9 - 11 am. at the Armour Township office. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Commercial Drive Development Council received and discussed the site servicing agreement dated June 5, 2008, and correspondence from the municipal lawyer, planner and engineer. The clerk distributed comments received on June 24th from the developer. Directions was given to the clerk to forward to the municipal solicitor. - Almaguin Highlands Community Secondary School Committee, request for a $ 500.00 donation towards a feasibility study was supported by resolution. APPLICATIONS: Site Plan Agreement - Duffy/Peever - M237, Lot 9, part 3 of 42R-7790, draft plan was reviewed and a resolution authorizing the planner to proceed with an agreement was passed. Shore Road Allowance - Krynicki, Concession, 1 Part Lot 26 (Deer Lake) application, fish habitat mapping was reviewed and accepted by resolution. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 27-2008, a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 28-2008, a by-law to regulate the disposal of refuse or debris within the Township of Armour and to repeal By-law # 21-89 was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Library, Rod reported - Economic Development, no meeting - Arena, Pat and Jerry reported - report from Bruce Campbell, Councillor Burk’s Falls, update on the Ferguson Road water issues, Bob reported - Bob reported on a meeting at the Fire Hall with John Wilson regarding a Rogers Tower, this is a Tri Council decision. - Tri R minutes, June 4th and memo from administrator regarding landfill budget. CORRESPONDENCE: - Corporation of the Nation Municipality, request for support of a resolution to petition the Ontario government to amend the Ontario Clean Water Act to allow for compensation to landowners who have suffered loss of land use and/or enjoyment of land as a result of source protection initiatives. A resolution in support was passed. - Canadian Society for Training and Development, requesting September 22 - 26, 2008 be declared Learn at Work Week. A resolution in support was passed. - AMO Communication, Ontario Human Rights Code Changes. - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Burk’s Falls, invitation to attend the “Kirkon O’ the Tartan” service, July 27th at 11:15 am. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - resolution passed instructing the Treasurer to prepare the tax rate by-law as directed. NEW BUSINESS: - 619108 Ont Ltd, (Frank Heran) requesting council consider a zoning amendment for Concession 13, Lot 12 to allow for aggregate extraction. Further information will be requested. - general complaint form regarding Concession 9, Lot 24. By-law enforcement officer will investigate and report. -Thoms & Currie, solicitor for application by Square B Properties. A resolution was passed acknowledging no objections by council. - resolution passed authorizing the 2008 donations to the Berriedale, Berriedale Catholic and Burk’s Falls cemeteries. - list of correspondence received, not on agenda. - resolution to move in and out of closed session. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 10, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the tender submitted by Whitmells in the amount of $16,800.00 for the screening, hauling, mixing and stockpiling of approximately 2,500 cubic yards of winter sand. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the tender submitted by Fowler Construction in the amount of $ 293,601.63 for the supply, haul and application of 5/8 Granular “M” quarried granite. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we accept the quote submitted by Wayne Blackburn Brushcutting for the purchase of a 2004 Liebherr Litronic 903C Rubber Tired Excavator with 60" Ditching Bucket, Wain-Roy Swinger, plumbing plus 2004 Pro Mac 52" Disc Brusher Total Cost $131,250.00 Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment to Bill Stewart for 20 hours straight time, as reimbursement for time served on jury duty. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $500.00 in support of a feasibility study for the Almaguin Highlands Community Secondary School. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the application for a site plan agreement submitted by William Duffy and Lorraine Peever, M237 Lot 9, Part 3 of 42R-7790, and authorize the municipal planner to proceed with preparation of the site plan agreement. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the application submitted by Mrs. Donella Krynicki to close and purchase the shore road allowance, Concession 1, Part Lot 26. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 27-2008, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 27-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 27-2008, 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, 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 28-2008, being a by-law to repeal by-law # 21-89 and regulate the disposal of refuse and debris within the Township of Armour. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 28-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 28-2008, being a by-law to repeal by-law #21-89 and regulate the disposal of refuse and debris within the Township of Armour. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o’clock curfew. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Corporation of the Nation Municipality and petition the Ontario Government to amend the Clean Water Act to incorporate a provision for compensation for those landowners who suffered loss of land use and enjoyment of land as a result on source protection initiatives under the Clean Water Act. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare September 22 - 26th to be Learn at Work Week and urge Canadian organizations to join us in promoting learn at Work Week Champions in our community and to recognize that investing in developing people benefits the Canadian workforce and impacts our economic well-being. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby acknowledge receipt of the letter dated June 17, 2008 from Thoms and Currie regarding application submitted by Square B Properties Inc. to transfer lands within the boundary of the Village of Burk’s Falls from the registry system to the land titles system of property registration. Council have no objection or concerns with the application. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $200.00 to each of the following cemeteries: Berriedale Catholic, Berriedale, and Burk’s Falls for 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the treasurer to proceed with a tax rate by-law based on option (B) which represents a tax rate increase of 2%. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby moved into closed session at 11:37 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) (d) the Municipal Act, road department personal matters. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 11:51 p.m. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Road Supervisor, Bill Stewart is considered a permanent employee, effective July 3, 2008 upon successful completion of a one year probationary period, and the performance evaluation completed and signed March 20, 2008 is also implemented effective July 3, 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 23:54 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |