THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

March 14, 2006

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Marty Corcoran; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt and Bob MacPhail; guests; Robert Ferrante, Roy McMurren, Kirk Micallef, Rod Deckert, Richard Holloway, Joy Murphy, Harvey and Gail Mulligan, Ken Varcoe, George Blanchard, Don Follick, Derek Miller, delegates; Bob Hall, Barb Marlow, Al Bottomley, Bob Galloway, Blad Ferria, Almaguin News representative Chris Hope, Almaguin Forrester, Jen Nicholson; staff, Bob Miller, Planner, 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 28, 2006 and the public meeting of February 28, 2006 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None

DELEGATIONS:

Al Bottomley, Chair, Near North District School Board attended at the request of council to discuss the letter dated January 27, 2006 and the request from the Board for support of a request to the Minister of Education and Premier for a new facility. After completing a strategic renewal study the Board is requesting an "education centre" which would provide a secondary school and post-secondary education and training centre. Al discussed such issues as cost, location and use by the community of this facility. A resolution in support was passed. Al was thanked for providing this information.

Bob Galloway and Blad Feria, Greer Galloway Group attended to discuss:

• - Ferguson Road bridge replacement
• - Pevensey Road bridge rehabilitation
• - Engineering services for commercial proposals. Council reviewed a letter dated February 27, 2006.
• - Council authorized Bob to proceed with an archeology assessment which he had previously received a quote for as well as soils investigation to determine bedrock location. Timing of the tender call and construction was also discussed. The tender will be called in the spring, with construction starting mid August, with no road closure until after Labour Day weekend. Bob will revisit the type and method of rehabilitation for Pevensey bridge. Bob discussed the expertise offered by Greer Galloway for pier review and technical advise for proposed developments such as the current Commercial Drive proposal. A resolution authorizing Greer Galloway to provide these services was passed.

Jill Kulchar was not available.

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

• - review and discuss estimates for alternative heat for the municipal garage Les will contact the companies for further information and clarification
• - road account voucher # 03-2006 was reviewed and approved.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

• - road accounts voucher # 03-2006, in the amount of $ 41,201.92 was approved for payment by resolution.

• - general accounts voucher # 03-2006, in the amount of $ 96,568.73 was approved for payment by resolution.

• - landfill accounts voucher # 03-2006, in the amount of $ 10,696.90 was approved for payment by resolution.

APPLICATIONS:

CONSENT - 1653194 Ontario Limited B-002/06 and B-003/06

• - Council reviewed the following:

• - applications
• - comments from municipal planner
• - comments from Tunnock Consulting
• - comments from Ministry of Transportation

A resolution was passed supporting the applications, with a condition.

BY-LAWS:

• - # 12-2006, being a by-law to regulate the conservation of woodlands within the Township of Armour was read a first time.



• - - # 13 -2006, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for Members of Council and local boards, officers and employees was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

• - POA, March 2^nd, Marty gave a verbal report.
• - Planning, March 13^th, Bob reported.
• - Bob reported the first meeting of the economic development committee will be held on March 15^th at Burk's Falls.
• - OGRA/ROMA Conference, Jerry reported.
• - Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and expenses for 2005
• - Jerry reported on the unsafe situation on the highway caused by the clearing of trees and high numbers of deer feeding in the area from Sunset Pass to the south entrance of Burk's Falls. A resolution was passed requesting the attention of the Ministry of Transportation to this hazard.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• - Township of King, request for support of a resolution calling for new legislation to enable the preservation of agriculture land and supports the current efforts of the Ontario Farmland Trust. A resolution in support was passed.



• - County of Grey and City of Owen Sound requesting support to lobby the Provincial Government to develop a plan to address the $ 3 billion Provincial/Municipal fiscal gap. A resolution in support was passed.

• - Region of Durham requesting support regarding the removal of barriers to family physicians and request the Government of the Province of Ontario take immediate action to remove these barriers. A resolution in support was passed.



• - City of Kawartha Lakes requesting support for a resolution regarding source water protection and request the Government of Ontario take the necessary action to place Source Water Protection with the MNR. A resolution in support was passed.



• - Burk's Falls, Armour, Ryerson Union Public Library, copy of letter to the Township of Ryerson in response to their letter of November 3, 2005.



• - OMERS, update on Bill 206, the new OMERS Act.



• - Ducks Unlimited, invitation to attend a workshop on April 11, 2006. "Intregating Enhanced Wetland Mapping Workshop". No one will be attending.



• - AMO Alert, Omers Bill 206, Supplemental Plans.



• - AMO Alert, update on proposed amendment to municipal council term.



• - AMO Alert, Municipal Act Reform.



• - CUPE, requesting a letter of support be forwarded to the federal and provincial governments supporting the national child care program.



• - Township of Ryerson, copy of resolution regarding AHIC.



• - Federation of Canadian Municipalities, invitation to join. No support given.



• - Eastholme, letter dated March 1, 2006 including invitation to the annual general meeting March 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m..

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• - Thomas Eadie, Lot A & B Plan 27 - road and shore road closing request

Council reviewed the following:

• - copy of survey plan
• - letter from municipal lawyer
• - letter from Mr. Eadie lawyer, Douglas Smith. A resolution was passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

• - Douglas Colbourne, Lots 7 & 8, Plan M320. Council reviewed correspondence and agreed to proceed with conveyance of the shore road parcels to correct this situation.



• - AMO Conference August 23 - 16^th, Ottawa. No one will be attending.



• - Resolution regarding bond coverage.



• - Katrine Community Centre, request for support of a fund-raising event April 1, 2006. A resolution was passed.

• -Groundskeeper for 2006. The clerk will review and report back.



• -Summer Recreation Program for 2006. Armour will not offer a separate program this year but will work with the Village of Burk's Falls in support of one program for the area.



• -Village of Burk's Falls, notification of upcoming meeting on March 29, 2006 regarding the Eastern Pro Snowmobile Tour and a request to hold an event in Burk's Falls in 2007.



• -Donation in memory of Richard Thomas. A resolution was passed authorizing a donation.



• -Burk's Falls Lions, verbal request received for a speaker to discuss events in Armour Township. Marty will attend.



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



• -Resolution to move into closed session.



• -Resolution to move out of closed session.

RESOLUTIONS:

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the February 28, 2006 meeting be approved as circulated. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the public meeting held on February 28, 2006 be adopted as circulated. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the clerk to forward a letter of support to the Near North District School Board for a new Almaguin Highlands Education Centre. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, The Council of the Township of Armour, after reviewing the proposal submitted by Greer Galloway Group, dated February 27, 2006 and considering our on-going relationship with the firm for engineering services provided, hereby authorize Greer Galloway Group to provide further services as required from time to time on development proposals including the proposed Commercial Drive development. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the road accounts voucher # 03-2006 in the amount of $ 41,201.92 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Clerk are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

• -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 03-2006 in the amount of $ 96,568.73 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 03-2006 in the amount of $ 10,696.90 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve consent application B-002/06 and B003/06 - 1653194 Ontario Limited with the following conditions:
• -2% cash in lieu of parkland be paid to the municipality as per by-law # 14-2002. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 12-2006, being a by-law to regulate the conservation of woodlands within the Township of Armour. Carried



• -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Council for 2005 as presented by the Treasurer. Carried



• -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, Be it resolved that the Township of Armour bring it to the Ministry of Transportation's attention of a deer crossing safety concern, from Highway 11 road construction clear cutting of forest, from Sunset Pass in Katrine, to Burk's Falls. Be it resolved that the Township of Armour formally requests MTO to sign Highway 11 to safely inform the travelling public of this danger. Carried



• - - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of King calling for new legislation to enable the preservation of agriculture land and supports the current efforts of the Ontario Farmland Trust. Carried



• -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolutions from the County of Grey and the City of Owen Sound regarding the $ 3 billion Provincial/Municipal fiscal gap and urge the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Provincial Government develop a plan to begin to address this municipal crisis by committing to Ontario municipalities $ 600 million per year for the next five years. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Region of Durham regarding the removal of barriers to family physicians and request the Government of the Province of Ontario take immediate action to remove these barriers. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, The Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the City of Kawartha Lakes regarding source water protection and request the Government of Ontario take the necessary action to place Source Water Protection with the MNR. Carried

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Kawartha Lakes regarding Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and the Government of Ontario immediately assume responsibility for full cost of MPAC and their services. Carried

• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby agree to close and sell part 3, (part of Main Street) as indicated on the site plan prepared by John Jackson, as submitted by Mr. Eadie, as well as the previously agreed shore road allowance in front of Lot A & B, Plan 27 and part of Division Street. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby affirm that bond coverage of their employees was reviewed at the time of renewal of the municipal insurance. Carried



• -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation on behalf of ratepayers of the Township in memory of the late Richard Thomas, in the amount of $ 1,000.00, to the Burk's Falls Health Centre. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledge the Katrine Community Centre fund-raising event, Country Jamboree, scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2006, and appoint Earl Haggart to represent the best interests of the municipality at this event. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 11:02 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 (b,d) of the Municipal Act. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 12:45 a.m.. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 13-2006, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for Members of Council & Local Boards, Officers and Employees, as amended to include a cost of living increase as per the consumer price index from the Canadian Government for 2007. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 13-2006, as amended, be read a second time. Carried



• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 13-2006, as amended, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 14^th day of March, 2006. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour appoint Glenn Middlebrook as the Road Supervisor, effective April 29, 2006, as the conditions as set out in the staff report dated March 10, 2006. Carried



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the hiring of Steve Ferrante, effective April 29, 2006 as per the conditions set out in the staff report dated March 10, 2006. Carried

• -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize an additional expense of $ 1,000.00 to the zoning by-law upgrade including Teranet GIS mapping for Robert Miller. Carried



• -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 12:50 a.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for March 28, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried