THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

June 25, 2002

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, Councillor McFarlane was absent; delegates Terry Patterson, Jardine OME Insurance; Michael Turner, Township Auditor, Randy Cox, New Hope Fellowship, Roberta Haviland, Ted Shelley, guests, Gloria Wilde, Jack Murray, Bob Crompton, Bob MacPhail, Jenny Thomas, Tina & Terry Radford, Les & Angela Eliot; staff Les Phinney, CRS-I, Wendy Whitwell, Acting Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The minutes of the June 11, 2002 meeting were approved by resolution as circulated.

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Terry Patterson, Jardine OME Insurance. Terry attended to discuss any questions or concerns Council may have regarding the reciprocal insurance coverage. The reciprocal insurance agreement is renewable in 2003. Terry explained the concept of reciprocal insurance and indicated that the insurance pool we are associated with is performing extremely well when compared to traditional insurers. Terry believes the 2003 quotes for our insurance coverage should be very competitive. Council thanked Terry for attending.


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  • -Michael Turner, Municipal Auditor. Michael attended to discuss the proposed 2002 budget. Three scenarios were included in the agenda for consideration by Council. Mike reviewed the budget line by line and discussed the three options presented. Council thanked Mike for his assistance and will discuss the budget further later in the meeting.


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  • -Randy Cox, New Hope Fellowship. Randy attended to discuss the updated site plan agreement for his development on Concession 7, Part Lot 5. The church is proceeding with plans for a steel structure, and hope to have the final design completed soon, and engineered drawings available in five to six weeks. Randy was given permission to proceed with excavation, leveling work on the lot.
  • -Roberta Haviland attended to discuss two issues: request for a resolution regarding toxic waste and problem with beavers. The municipality has circulated the resolution passed on June 11, 2002 regarding the transportation of toxic waste and the Reeve will be requesting a meeting regarding this issue at the AMO conference in August. Included in the agenda was previous documentation and correspondence regarding the ongoing problem with nuisance beavers and high water on Ferguson Road. Roberta is requesting the municipality consider re-wording by-law # 8-73, so the onus is not just on the owner of the property where the beaver dam is located, but where the water reserve is located. Council directed staff to forward another letter to Virtues requested written permission allowing access to their property to deal with this situation. Council also directed staff to do further research regarding the updating of the by-law.
  • -Ted Shelley, owner of Bayview Rest property, circulated to Council a progress report dated June 23, 2002. Ted is angry and frustrated with Council and staff regarding the lengthy process and expense to upgrade this property. He was required to pay extra money for a survey because it was not satisfactory, building permits have been difficult and very time consuming to get. Department of Fisheries and Oceans have been called in because of an old buried tank that he removed. Ted wants to get a permit to level and work on the remaining cottages including rewiring. The Ministry of Environment have not issued a permit to date. Until such time as the MOE have issued a permit, and Ted has entered into an encroachment agreement with the Municipality, no permit can be issued.

  • -Ted complained about vehicles traveling at excessive speed on Doe Lake, and asked what could be done about this. That is an OPP issue. The Reeve will contact the OPP.

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

- purchase of a Stihl TS-400 cut quick saw and an Idealarc 250 AC/DC welder. Les received permission to purchase the above equipment.

- to date, no approvals have been received for our proposed construction projects. Les will proceed with preparation work and extra gravel crushing. The Clerk will continue to get a commitment from MNDM.

- the use of Robbs Rock Rd by logging trucks.

- a member of the road crew joining the volunteer fire department. Les has discussed this and no one is available at this time.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed a staff report on 2002 training and seminar expenses paid as of June 20th.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed and approved the reference plan for the Shelley property. The next step is to proceed with the shore road closing and a legal encroachment agreement.
  • -Councillor Cripps was asked by the Reeve if she wished to declare any pecuniary interest, none was declared. Council rescinded resolution # 3 passed on May 14th, 2002, re access to Pt. Lot 11, Concession 7, and after a lengthy discussion, passed another resolution regarding access.


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  • -Eastholme financing proposals were reviewed and discussed by Council. Council decided to go with the Royal Bank, match funded business term loan amortized over 10 years, with principal plus interest.


  • -Eastholme letter advising of no interest to be charged on the municipal apportionment until September 1, 2002.


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  • -Katrine Community Centre Club letter indicating that they will not provide the books to the municipality, but we are invited to attend the monthly meetings. The Clerk is to forward a letter requesting the financial statements as of December, 2001.


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  • -Council reviewed a staff report regarding the zoning for Pt Lot 11 & 12, Concession 3.

The Clerk is to forward a letter requesting the owner attend a Council meeting to discuss the zoning on this property.

  • -The updated zoning maps were discussed. The road deviation on the road allowance between Concession 6 and 7, Lot 7 was discussed. Staff are to discuss this with the planner. Council will continue to review the maps.

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  • -Budget. The Clerk was instructed to prepare the budget as discussed, option # 3, to adjust the transfer to reserve to $ 44,500.

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BY-LAWS:

  • -Council reviewed a proposed by-law for the closure of road and shore road allowances, policies and procedures and an application form for the above. The Clerk will prepare a by-law for the next meeting.

REPORTS:

  • -AHIC, June 13th - Frank gave a verbal report.
  • -Library, June 19th - Rod gave a verbal report, no meetings for July and August.


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  • -Special meeting with ARI- Frank gave a report on the presentation by Eco Waste incinerator systems.
  • -Amalgamation. Council reminded that prompt sheets need to be completed for the steering committee before July 15th.
  • -By-law enforcement report for May, 2002.


  • -Almaguin Highlands Community Adjustment Committee - report on June 6th meeting.


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  • -Progress report from staff reviewed by Council.

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CORRESPONDENCE:

- Almaguin Palliative Care Team, invitation to the opening of the Palliative Care Room at the Burk's Falls and District Health Centre, Friday, June 21, 2002.

- Honourable Andy Mitchell, M.P., report on the round table discussions held on May 25th, 2002 at the Bracebridge Seniors Centre.

- Honourable Andy Mitchell, M.P. invitation to an economic development forum meeting Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at the Huntsville Public Library.

- M. A. Wittick, thank you for the donation for "Pitch-In Day".

- Trans Canada Trail Foundation, invitation to the official unveiling in Magnetawan Saturday, July 6th, 4:00 p.m. The Reeve will attend.

- AHIC - copies of resolutions passed by AHIC, June 13, 2002 regarding the South River Information Centre, and a funding proposal to FedNor to implement projects defined by the Regional Strategic Plan.

- Township of Ryerson, copy of a resolution accepting the Feasibility Study - Amalgamation Phase 1 report - Exploration dated May 27, 2002, and agreeing to move forward to Phase II of the study.

- letter from Jim Wilson, MPP, regrets regarding the FONOM conference in New Liskeard.

- AMO, update on the new electricity safety inspection regulations and the impact on municipal costs.

- resolution authorizing the payment of invoice # 50278, May 31, 2002 to Graham Wilson & Green in the amount of $ 2,588.77 re 2000 election.

- AMCTO Express, an overview of the Provincial Budget recently announced.

- City of Woodstock, request support of a resolution to increase the minimum wage rate. A resolution of support was given.

- Provincial Offences Act Budget for the year 2002.

- Town of Petawawa, request for support of a resolution for the Province to address the anticipated shortage of health care practioners. A resolution of support was passed.

- Township of Montague, request for support of a resolution to petition the Province to examine their legislative requirements for seniors to obtain documentation for health purposes. A resolution of support was passed.

- Corporation of the Town of Minto, request for support of a resolution to petition the Ministry of Natural Resources review the existing licensing and monitor legislation and procedure to result in an increase in fish population. A resolution of support was passed.

- Corporation of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, request for support of the position of the Township as set out in the letter of June 13, 2002, to the Honourable Minister Chris Hodgson, regarding the Minister of Public Safety and Security, Public Fire Safety Guideline 04-08-12 December 2001 and March 2000. A resolution of support was passed.

- AMO, the following correspondence was reviewed regarding Bill 30, Volunteer Fire Fighters Employment Protection Act.- update dated June 19, 2002; status of the legislation, list of how MPP's voted on second reading.

- Friends of the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre, request for a donation for the "Miles of Coins" campaign for 2002. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

- East Parry Sound Community Policing Advisory Committee's minutes of the May 22nd meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Cultural Capitals of Canada, information regarding the Department of Canadian Heritage, and application if further information is required.

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

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 11, 2002 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the purchase of a Cut Quick saw and a IdealArc 250 AD/DC welder as recommended by Les Phinney, CRS-I. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind resolution # 3, passed on May 14, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby agree to allow access to Pt. Lot 11, Concession 7, property owned by Ward, from the Concession road between Concession 6 and 7, and when the road is brought up to municipal standards to the satisfaction of the road supt., the Township can facilitate year round maintenance. Recorded Vote: Against: Cripps; For: Blakelock, Corcoran, Gill (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of Graham Wilson & Green invoice # 50278, 2000 Election, dated May 31, 2002 in the amount of $ 2,588.77. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution of the City of Woodstock, and request the Government of Ontario to increase the minimum wage rate to $ 8.00 per hour, and index the minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index yearly. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Town of Petawawa, and petition the Ministers of both Health and Colleges and Universities to put plans in place immediately to address the anticipated labour shortages of registered nurses and physicians. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Township of Montague and petition the Ministry of Consumer & Business Services to change the legislation to better reflect the current situations of Ontario's Seniors. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution of the Town of Minto, and petition the Minister of Natural Resources to review and address the existing licencing and monitoring legislation and procedure to result in an increase in fish population in rural streams and rivers. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the position of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, as set out in letter of June 13, 2002 to the Honourable Minister Chris Hodgson, regarding Minister of Public Safety and Security, Public Fire Safety Guideline 04-08-12 December 2001 and March 2000.
(Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, The Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation of $ 150.00 to the Friends of the Burk's Falls, and District Heath Centre, "Miles of Coins" campaign. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support Bill 30, and the rights for firefighters to work as volunteer firefighters and support AMO in their submission regarding the above legislation. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 12:05 a.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 9th, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)