THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

March 8, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail, Councillor Blakelock was absent; delegates, Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official, Lanny Dennis of Wayne Simpson & Associates; and 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 February 22, 2005 were approved as circulated and the minutes of the public meeting on February 22, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Paul Schaefer, CBO, attended to discuss with Council Bill 124 updates.

Included in the agenda package was detailed information of the implementation of the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002.

These changes include a standardized building permit application for the Province of Ontario, qualification and registration requirements for designers which include the requirement for insurance coverage, maximum time limit to issue permits, permits fees cannot exceed the cost of enforcement, mandatory inspections within time frames and qualifications for building officials. All building permits including small additions and decks will require plans from a qualified, registered designer. Paul has continued to take training and upgrading and will be a qualified Chief Building Official under the new regulations.

  • -Lanny Dennis, Wayne Simpson & Associates, attended representing his client, of owner of Part Lot 27, Concession 14 and presented a planning proposal for the creation of four waterfront lots and two residential lots with frontage on Pevensey Road. Council reviewed the planning report and sketch by Mr. Dennis. Comments from Planning Board's planner were not available. Further clarification is required regarding Dobb's Road, access to the waterfront lots and where the flood plain is located on the waterfront area. Cluster development rather than linear waterfront development was also discussed. The sketch provided was difficult to read and not scaled. Lanny indicated a better drawing would be provided, and he was looking for preliminary comments only at this time. Council require further information and clarification before offering comments.


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

- road accounts voucher # 3-2005 in the amount of $ 19,487.56 were reviewed and approved.

- Les received two quotes for truck tires and will review and make a recommendation for the next meeting.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Richard commented that Strong Council would prefer to repair Pevensey Road bridge rather than replace.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

  • -road accounts voucher # 03-2005, in the amount of $ 19,487.56 was approved for payment by resolution.


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  • -general accounts voucher # 03-2005, in the amount of $ 42,172.20 was approved for payment by resolution.


  • -landfill accounts voucher # 03-2005, in the amount of $ 12,697.74 was approved for payment by resolution.

APPLICATIONS:

RAFFLE

  • -East Parry Sound Community Policing Committee, request to conduct a raffle on May 5, 2005. A resolution authorizing the raffle licence with a fee of $ 5.00 was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 6-2005, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Township of Ryerson, Village of Burk's Falls and the Canadian Red Cross to provide emergency social services was read a third time.


  • -# 10-2005, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for employees, members of Council and local boards was read a second and third time, as amended.


  • -# 11-2005, being a by-law to authorize participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) was read a second and third time.


  • -# 14-2005, being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -OGRA/ROMA Conference, Feb. 20th - 23rd , Jerry reported on the highlights of this conference and information he received on modular bridges.
  • -"Share the Growth" Seminar, Feb. 24th, Bob attended and reported on this workshop which focused on community festivals.
  • -Steering Committee, Feb. 24th, Marty and Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Tri R Committee, Mar. 2nd, Bob and Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Fire Brd., Mar. 3rd, Marty and Richard gave a verbal report, and minutes were included in the agenda package.
  • -POA, Mar. 3rd, Richard gave a verbal report.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Hon. Norm Miller, M.P.P, Parry Sound-Muskoka, thank you for participating in the February 9, 2005 round table discussions held in Huntsville.


  • -Canadian Red Cross Society, thank you for donation to the SE Asia Earthquake and Tidal Wave Relief Appeal.

  • -North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority, news release regarding increased regulation and septic system permit fees and copy of fee structure.


  • -Friends of the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre, request for a donation to the 2005 "Miles of Coins". A resolution authorizing a donation of $ 400.00 was passed.


  • -South Muskoka Memorial Hospital and Algonquin Health Services, Stronger Together campaign, request for resolution of support. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -NetCentral and Blue Sky Net, request for support of applications to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for a Northern Ontario Cellular Infrastructure Study. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -NetCentral and Blue Sky Net, request for support of applications to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for a Northern Ontario Information and Communications Technology (ITC) Gas Analysis and Needs Assessment Report. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -Ministry of Health and Long Term Care notification of the regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act that will support the merger of the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit with the Simcoe County District Health Unit and the North Bay & District Health Unit, effective April 1, 2005.


  • -Russell, Christie, Miller, Koughan and Winnitoy, notification of a Municipal Conflict of Interest Act seminar on Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Councillor Corcoran may attend. A resolution authorizing the registration was passed.


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  • -Ministry of Agriculture and Food, announcement regarding the creation of a new Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure Program.


  • -Community Reinvestment Fund, announcement regarding one-time transition funding for municipalities that will assist municipalities to adjust to the upcoming replacement of the community reinvestment fund with a more equitable model.


  • -North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce, copies of correspondence to Premier Dalton McGuinty and Honourable Minister Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance regarding the high costs associated with no commitment to date for the funding of the North Bay Regional Health Centre and a request that the government confirm funding.


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  • -Thank you card from Ian Smith on behalf of the Burk's Falls and District Food Bank for the 2005 donation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Staff report regarding the meeting with Ministry of Transportation, March 9th, and items to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -2005 Proposed Fire Board Budget. Budget reflects 11% increase. The clerk questioned two line items and the representatives will request further information.


  • -Summer recreation program for 2005 was discussed. The Doe Lake Girl Guide camp will be offering swimming lessons free again this year. Armour will not offer lessons for 2005. The attendance for the day camp in 2004 was substantially lower than previous years. Council agreed to offer the program for 2005 and authorized the clerk to proceed accordingly with advertising for staff and applications for funding.


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  • -Groundskeeper for 2005 was discussed and the clerk was authorized to proceed with advertising.


  • -Improvements required at the washroom building at the public beach, Doe Lake were discussed. Councillor Corcoran will check the building and report back.


  • -A resolution updating bankers and signing officers for the Corporation was reviewed and passed.

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

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  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 10:05. p.m. was passed.


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  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 11:00 p.m. was passed.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the minutes of the February 22, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the public meeting held on February 22, 2005 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Road Accounts Voucher # 03-2005 in the amount of $ 19,487.56 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt , Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That General Accounts Voucher # 03-2005 in the amount of $ 42,172.20 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 03-2005 in the amount of $ 12,697.74 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby Armour hereby authorize a raffle lottery licence to Almaguin Highlands Community Policing for a raffle to be conducted on May 5, 2005. Licence fee $ 5.00. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 6-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 11 - 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 11-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 14-2005, being a by-law to provide for an interim levy for 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 14 - 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 14-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $ 400.00 for the 2005 Miles of Coins Challenge in support of the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, whereas the Algonguin Health Services and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital have engaged in a process to form a single health care organization for Muskoka-East Parry Sound; and whereas this process will have a positive impact on the provision of health care services in Muskoka-East Parry Sound; and whereas this effort is being undertaken putting patients and clients first; therefore, be it resolved that the Armour Township Council do hereby support the process to form a single health care organization. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle, the application by NetCentral to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC Project # 24083) and FedNor to complete a Northern Ontario Cellular Infrastructure Study. Expanded cell coverage will provide much needed communication for our travelling citizens, family members, employers, employees, police and emergency responders. We support in principle, the involvement of the Blue Sky Net in this project. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle, the application by NetCentral to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC Project # 24079), for a comprehensive gap analysis and needs assessment within northern Ontario's Information and communications Technology (ICT) sector. This study will provide, for the first time, a comprehensive snapshot of ICT services available by community throughout Northern Ontario. We support in principle, the involvement of Blue Sky Net in this project. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Marty Corcoran, to attend the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act seminar on March 30, 2005 at the Highwayman Inn, Orillia and agree to cover related costs for same. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby resolve that Wendy Whitwell, Treasurer of the Corporation of the Township of Armour (the Board) be and is hereby authorized for and on behalf of the Board to negotiate with, deposit with, or transfer to ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (the Bank), for credit to the Board's account only all or any cheques and other orders for the payment of money, and for that purpose to endorse the same on behalf of the Board either in writing or by rubber stamp.

(2) That all cheques of the Board be drawn in the name of the Board and be signed on its behalf by Richard Thomas - Reeve and signed/countersigned by Wendy Whitwell- Treasurer or Leanne Crozier - Deputy Treasurer

(3) That Leanne Crozier, Deputy Treasurer be and are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the Board from time to time to receive from the said bank a statement of the account of the Board together with all relative vouchers and all unpaid bills lodged for collection by the Board and all items returned unpaid and charged to the account of the Board, and to sign and deliver to the Bank the Bank's form of verification, settlement of balance and release.

(4) That Wendy Whitwell - Treasurer/Leanne Crozier - Deputy Treasurer be and are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the Board to obtain delivery for the Bank of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held by the Bank in safekeeping or otherwise for the account of the Board and to give valid and binding receipts therefor.

(5) That this resolution be delivered to the Bank and remain in force until written notice to the contrary shall have been given to the Manager for the time being of the branch of the Bank at which the account of the Board is kept and receipt of such notice duly acknowledge in writing. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:05 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 11:00 p.m. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 10-2005, be read a second time, as amended. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 10-2005, be read a third time, as amended, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2005. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby resolve that Allan Millar is a permanent employee, effective January 1, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby resolve that Glenn Middlebrook is a permanent employee, effective January 1, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 11:05 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for March 22, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)