| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES March 11, 2008 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 starting at 8:25 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, Pat Hayes; staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor, Bob Miller, Municipal Planning Consultant, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on February 21, 2008 were approved as circulated. Resolution to move into closed at 8:25 p.m. Resolution to move out of closed at 8:30 p.m. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues: - letter of complaint received from Jill Leggett was discussed - Truck # 4, Ministry of Transportation inspection and plate removal, staff report regarding same, lengthy discussion - Councillor Hayes has requested we find a reliable mechanic for future safety inspections - Bill will research this as well as get prices to repair Truck # 4 - Bill to clean the chimney and start burning wood - we are almost out of road sand, we can purchase screened sand from Davis for $ 3.00 yard - road accounts were reviewed and approved for payment. - clean up and disposal of items from the storage room was discussed and approved - Bill reported on his attendance at the OGRA Conference. - 2007 unaudited budget comparison to actual to December 31, 2007, was reviewed and discussed - The clerk read a letter of resignation submitted by Allan Millar, effective April 25, 2008 - The clerk read a letter of resignation submitted by Glenn Middlebrook, effective May 3, 2008 - advertising the equipment operator positions was discussed. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Greer Galloway Group, copy of MNR aggregate licenses issued for 487 Garage Road as an “A” pit and 564 Garage Road as a “B” pit. - Commercial Drive Development Council reviewed two reports from municipal planner, Bob Miller dated February 11 and March 7, 2008 regarding the draft site plan submitted by 1653194 Ontario Limited for Phase 1 of the Commercial Drive development. An outstanding issue regarding the number of parking spaces was discussed. Council agreed with Bob’s proposal to “green” the parking lot similar to examples provided. - Invoice
dated February 14, 2008, from Russell Christie regarding Commercial Drive.
Council reviewed the invoice and agreed to split the fee on a equal basis
with the developer. - B-029/07 and B-030/07, Lot 8, Plan 42M632 - application and letter from Hynde Paul for the applicant - Tunnock Consulting, planner for the South East Parry Sound District Planning Board, comments - Bob Miller, municipal planner, comments - application was approved by resolution with conditions. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - road accounts voucher # 3-2008 in the amount of $ 42,245.84 was approved for payment by resolution. - general accounts voucher # 3-2008 in the amount of $ 83,812.81 was approved for payment by resolution. - landfill accounts voucher # 3-2008 in the amount of $ 19,175.29 was approved for payment by resolution. BY-LAWS: - # 11-2008, being a by-law to authorize an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Forest Fire Management was read a first, second and third time. - # 12-2008, being a by-law to establish fees for various services of the Burk’s Falls and District Fire Department was read a first, second and third time. - # 13-2008, being a by-law to require the conveyance of land for park or other public recreation purposes as a condition of development, redevelopment or the subdivision of land, was read a first, second and third time. - # 14-2008, being a by-law respecting the establishment of an employment policy and remuneration of Township employees was read a first, second and third time. - # 15-2008, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for members of council, local boards and officers and employees was read a first, second and third time. - # 16-2008, being a by-law to authorize an agreement with the Village of Burk’s Falls respecting the extension of municipal services was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Economic Development, Rod reported. - OGRA/ROMA, Jerry reported - Steering Committee- Jerry reported - Tri R, Pat and Bob reported - Planning Board - Bob reported. - Treasurers Statement of Remuneration and Expenses paid to Council for 2007 - 2007 unaudited general budget/versus actual. CORRESPONDENCE: - The Town of Carleton Place displeased with provincial grant disbursements process. Looking for a coordinated effort to convince Premier McGuinty and his cabinet to keep promise. No action taken. - Eastholme, District of Parry Sound Home For The Aged, Update regarding the Annual General Meeting, 2008 Municipal Levy Apportionment and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Funding. - The East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair request for donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed. - Received notice of AHED meeting scheduled for March 20, 2008. No one will be attending. - FONOM invitation to attend upcoming FONOM-MMAH Annual Conference & Trade show, May 14 to 16, 2008. No one will attend. - The City of Woodstock requesting support of a resolution to the Province of Ontario to eliminate tax capping and replace it with an equitable system based on current values assessment. A resolution in support was passed. - The Town of Milton requesting support of a resolution regarding rehabilitation of aggregate pits and quarries. A resolution of support was passed. - The Niagara Region requesting support of a resolution regarding Ontario’s representation in the House of Commons. A resolution of support was passed. - The Town of Amherstburg requesting support of a resolution regarding funding for the mandatory lead testing for municipal drinking water systems. A resolution of support was passed. - The Town of Newmarket requesting support of a resolution regarding the need to eliminate the mis-use of disabled parking permits. A resolution of support was passed. - Association of Municipalities of Ontario Member Communication: Federal Liberal Party Pledges Infrastructure Money. - Township of Perry correspondence regarding Muskoka Algonquin Health Care - Working Committee Nomination. - Ministry of Natural Resources invitation to attend a public information centre to help them in the development of the 2009 - 2019 forest management plan for the French/Severn Forest. - Correspondence from Minister David Caplan, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, expressing concerns about recent federal decisions that impact the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF). - The Municipality of Magnetawan correspondence to Ruben Rosen Esq., Chair - Board of Directors, North Simcoe Muskoka, Local Health Integration Network, thanking him for speaking at the OGRA/ROMA Conference. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer report regarding Concession 8, Lot 22, 989 Garage Road. - Infrastructure Operations, Industry Canada, bridge ceremony inquiry. - list of possible dates, awaiting confirmation from Industry Canada. NEW BUSINESS: - Tri Council Meeting, April 21st, 2008, draft agenda will be circulated to Burk’s Falls and Ryerson. - List of correspondence received - not on agenda. RESOLUTIONS: -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 8:25 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) the Municipal Act. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 8:30 p.m.. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 21, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept with regret, the letter of resignation submitted by Glenn Middlebrook, effective May 3, 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pay Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept with regret, the letter of resignation submitted by Allan Millar, effective April 25, 2008. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that Road Accounts Voucher # 3-2008 in the amount of $ 42,245.84 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour support consent # B029/07 and B030/07, submitted by 2055988 Ontario Inc., Part Lot 22, Concession 10 ( Lot 8, 42M-632), subject to the following conditions: - that the right-of-way be surveyed at 10.6 m (33 ft) where is passed over the first severed parcel (consent application B-029/07), the retained parcel and the northern 15 m(49.2 ft) of the second severed parcel ( consent application B-030/07, and that it be registered on title to each property that it passes over and/or provides legal access to - site specific zoning amendments will be required, to seasonal residential, with exceptions to reflect the need to recognize existing structures - parkland dedication or alternately, cash in lieu, in accordance with the Planning Act, and as per the current Township of Armour by-law. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that General Accounts Voucher # 3-2008 in the amount of $ 83,812.81 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that Landfill Accounts Voucher # 3-2008 in the amount of $ 19,175.29 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 11-2008, being a by-law to authorize the Township to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources respecting forest fire management within the Township of Armour. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that By-law # 11-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that by-law # 11-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of March, 2008. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 12-2008, being a by-law to establish fees for various services of the Burk’s Falls and District Fire Department. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that By-law # 12-2008, be read a second time. Carried -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that by-law # 12-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of March, 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 13-2008, being a by-law to require the conveyance of land for park or other public recreational purposes as a condition of development, redevelopment of the subdivision of lands. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 13-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that by-law # 13-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of March, 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 14-2008, as amended being a by-law respecting the establishment of an Employment Policy and remuneration of Township Employees. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 14-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that by-law # 14-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of March, 2008. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby acknowledge performance evaluations to be completed by April 8, 2008, will be used to calculate the 2008 employee remuneration as per the employment policy, effective January 1, 2008. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize an Interim Employment Review Committee with the following participants: Bob MacPhail and Pat Hayes representing Council Karen Fraser and Bill Stewart representing the office and road department employees. 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 Pat Hayes, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 15-2008, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for Members of Council, Local Boards, Officers and Employees. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that By-law # 15-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that by-law # 15-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of March, 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 16-2008, being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Township of Armour to enter into agreements with the Corporation of the Village of Burk’s Falls respecting the extension of municipal services. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 16-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that by-law # 16-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of March, 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledge receipt of the Statement of Remuneration and Expenses paid to council in 2007, dated March 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $50.00 to the East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair for 2008. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the City of Woodstock and request the Province of Ontario eliminate tax capping and replace it with an equitable systems based on current value assessment. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Milton regarding rehabilitation of aggregate pits and quarries. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Region of Niagara regarding Ontario’s representation in the House of Commons. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Amherstburg regarding funding for the mandatory lead testing for municipal drinking water systems. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Newmarket regarding the need to eliminate the mis-use of disabled parking permits. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 12:10 a.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for March 25, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |