THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

June 28, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, and Bob MacPhail; guest, Donna Lemke, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson and staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I, Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting June 14, 2005 were approved as circulated.

The minutes of the special meeting June 20, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None

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DELEGATIONS:

None

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed a further report from the municipal planner Robert Miller regarding the request from Mr. & Mrs. Lemke to rezone the property located at 71 Brown's Drive to allow for a permanent second dwelling unit. The consensus of Council after reviewing the information provided by Mrs. Lemke and the reports from the municipal planner is not to support the application for a zoning amendment to allow a second dwelling unit. Other options available to Mrs. Lemke were discussed.

  • -The clerk was instructed to continue to research and prepare a by-law to prohibit the feeding of deer in the municipality within 200 metres of roadways.

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TENDER OPENING:

SURFACE TREATMENT

  • -A total of three tenders were received from Rockwell Paving, Duncor Enterprises and Fowler Construction. All tenders were reviewed by the road superintendent, and a resolution accepting the lowest tender submitted by Fowler Construction was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 23-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second and third time.

  • -# 24-2005, being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for 2005 was read a first, second and third time.


  • -# 25-2005, being a by-law to specify the recovery of capped taxes was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Library, June 15th , Rod gave a verbal report.
  • -Arena, June 15th, Jerry and Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Steering Committee, June 23rd, Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Economic Development, Special Events, June 27th, Bob reported.
  • -Building report - June, 2005 was reviewed.
  • -Reminder of the Canada Day Fireworks, on Saturday, July 2nd and request for volunteers.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Township of McMurrich/Monteith, request for support of a resolution to request the Province review legislation and consider implementation of an appropriate system whereby the Province is responsible to fund lost taxation revenues based on Section 3 (10) of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, which exempts certain groups and organizations from municipal taxation. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -East Nipissing Parry Sound Muskoka Federation of Agriculture, request for support of a resolution from St. Clair Township to petition the governments of Ontario and Canada regarding the application of the nutrient management act and serious impacts to the farming community. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Corporation of the Town of Cobalt, requesting support for a resolution to petition the Province of Ontario and the Ministry of Environment to change the focus of the Ministry from one of enforcement and penalizing municipalities to a regulatory system that would allow municipalities to benefit from and utilize the expertise and cooperation of the Ministry of Environment. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair Committee Spring 2004 Newsletter.
  • -Almaguin Music Festival request for support of a sponsorship ad. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Ontario Provincial Police, Almaguin Highlands Detachment, request for support for the 2005 Near North Crime Stoppers Program. A resolution authorizing a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 was passed.


  • -Township of Machar, request for a donation for the purchase of a catch pole for the Almaguin Animal Shelter was supported.


  • -Ontario Provincial Police, request for support of the Community Safety Net, Drug Safety Program. A resolution authorizing a donation in the amount of $ 110.00 was passed.


  • -AMO Alert, AMO secures 2.2 billion gas tax deal for Ontario municipalities, as announced in the federal budget speech, the agreement sets out eligible infrastructure categories which include water wastewater, waste management, community energy, capacity building, and transit.


  • -AMO, end of session status on legislation relating to municipal governments.


  • -Jackie and Ron Pfander, letter of concern regarding Council's support of Sunday hunting. The clerk will forward a reply.
  • -Marshall, Macklin, Monaghan, notifiction of public information centre # 3, Highway 11 four-laning design from 3.1 km. south of Highway 124 to north of South River, 18.4 km. G.W.P. 759-93-00.


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  • -Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation, notice of 5th annual Blue Sky Municipal Cup Golf Challenge, Highview Golf Course, September 17th, 2005.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Ferguson Road Bridge Replacement

- Letter from Doe Lake Ratepayers Association with questions and concern. The clerk was instructed to reply.

- Jackie and Ron Pfander, comments regarding the replacement of this bridge. The clerk will forward a reply.

  • - Ministry of Transportation, letter dated June 17, 2005, reply resulting from the meeting attended by Richard Thomas, Ron Russell and Steve Rawn detailing concerns the three municipalities share regarding the Highway 11 four-laning north of Burk's Falls.


  • -Response to the Ministry of Transportation, letter dated June 23, 2005, signed by Richard Thomas, Ron Russell and Steve Rawn.


  • -Richard Nancarrow, invoice for work completed at the Katrine Community Centre, water system and answers to questions regarding new regulations.

A resolution authorizing payment of the invoice was passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -COMRIF, Intake 2 announcement. The clerk confirmed council's intention to authorize Greer Galloway to apply on behalf of the Township of Strong and Amour for funding to repair Pevensey Road Bridge.

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  • -Ontario Provincial Police, Almaguin Highlands Detachment, 2004/2005 Policing Costs breakdown.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.
  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 9:35 p.m.


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  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 9:59 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the June 14, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the June 20, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the tender submitted by Fowler Construction in the amount of $ 51,759.54 for the supply and application of double surface treatment. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 23-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 23- 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 23-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28th day of June, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 24-2005, being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation in the Township of Armour for the year 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 24- 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 24-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28th day of June, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 25-2005, being a by-law to specify the recovery of capped taxes for multi-residential/commercial/industrial properties for the year 2005. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 25- 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 25-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28th day of June, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of McMurrich/Monteith and request the Province review legislation and consider implementation of an appropriate system whereby the Province is responsible to fund lost taxation revenues based on Section 3 (10) of the Assessment Act, R.S.O 1990, which exempts certain groups and organizations from municipal taxation. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from St. Clair Township and the position of the East Nipissing Parry Sound Muskoka Federation of Agriculture, and petition the Governments of Ontario and Canada:

- to ensure that the implementation and application of nutrient management rules are done in a way that addresses the concerns the farm community has repeatedly raised

- recognize that environmental benefits provided by farmers offset any need for administrative changes to water taking permits

- restore confidence of the government/farmer partnership by maintaining long-term investment in drainage and infrastructure

- immediately implement an action plan to address the farm income crisis. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Cobalt and petition the Province of Ontario and the Ministry of Environment to change the focus of the Ministry's reporting and regulatory requirements from one of enforcement and penalizing municipalities to a regulatory system that would allow municipalities to benefit from and utilize the expertise and cooperation of the Ministry of Environment. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the purchase of a business card size ad in support of the 2005 Almaguin Music Festival. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the Near North Crime Stoppers Program for 2005. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a contribution in the amount of $ 30.00 for the purchase of a catch pole for the Almaguin Animal Shelter. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the O.P.P. 2005 Drug Safety Program with a donation in the amount of $ 110.00. Recorded vote: For - Blakelock, Brandt, MacPhail, Against: Corcoran, Thomas. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve payment of the invoice from Nancarrow Associates Limited, dated June 23, 2005, in the amount of $ 3,166.70 for services related to the Katrine Community Centre water system. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:35 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 9:59 p.m. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 10:02 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)