THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

March 20, 2007

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt and Marty Corcoran, Councillor Pat Hayes was absent; delegate Bob Miller, Municipal Planner staff; Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor, and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

The minutes of the regular meeting on February 27, 2007 were approved as circulated.

- Bob Miller, Municipal Planner presented council with a working copy of the amended official plan for their review and consideration. Bob highlighted the many changes to the plan and a working meeting was scheduled for April 17^th at 3 p.m. This draft document will be available on the municipal website. Bob will also provide a written estimate to complete the official plan update and update the zoning maps.

- Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues:

- road accounts voucher # 3-2007

- December 2006 budget/ actual comparison

- backhoe trade-in and used loader purchase. Glenn provided three estimates, the purchase of a used loader was approved by resolution.

- Aggregate Resources Act requirements for municipal pits - tabled

- request for training, approved by resolution

- Glenn would like to use more granite this year

- all surface treated roads badly out of shape and need work

- request council consider road department reserve fund

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

- Commercial Drive Development: the following were reviewed and discussed:

- draft agreement prepared by Armour's lawyer Rusty Russell. Council authorized Bob MacPhail and Wendy to work with the developer and municipal lawyer for any required amendments.

- copy of correspondence from Rusty Russell to Bob Galloway

- letter from Pinestone requesting signature for MOE applications, a resolution authorizing the clerk to sign for the municipality was passed.

- email from Derek Miller - draft letter prepared by Derek to be signed by Armour

- Derek requires a letter from Armour allowing services to cross municipal property. Derek will provide an updated letter for review by the municipal lawyer and council.

- Council reviewed response from Rusty Russell - principle steps one through four.

- Copy of correspondence from Greer Galloway to Burk's Falls, no longer working on their behalf.

- Armour has been removed from the four party agreement dealing with services to the property.

- Reconstruction and upgrade of Commercial Drive must be addressed and cost sharing agreed upon.

- Greer Galloway Group proposal for a Roads Needs Study, approved by resolution.

- The submission of application for funding through COMRIF Asset Management Program, drafted by Greer Galloway, approved by resolution.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

- Road accounts voucher # 3-2007, in the amount of $ 23,448.14 was approved for payment by resolution.

- Bridge accounts voucher # 3-2007, in the amount of $ 10,445.56 was approved for payment by resolution.

- General accounts voucher # 3-2007, in the amount of $ 75,174.84 was approved for payment by resolution.

- Landfill accounts voucher # 3-2007, in the amount of $ 15,370.28 was approved for payment by resolution.

APPLICATIONS:

- Village of Burk's Falls property, no planning report available for agenda, tabled.

BY-LAWS:

- #13-2007 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council, was read a first, second and third time.

- #14-2007 being a by-law to set tax ratios for municipal purposes for the year 2007, was read a first, second and third time.

- #15-2007 being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Township of Armour to enter into a site plan agreement with Colleen and Larry Robinson regarding 86 Doe Lake Road, was read a first, second, and third time.

REPORTS:

- Economic Development - Rod reported

- POA - Marty reported

- DSSAB - Marty reported

- Tri R - verbal report from Bob

- OGRA - Jerry reported

- 2006 Financial Information - Actual Budget Information for comparison

- Katrine Community Centre festival of events: Roast Beef Dinner - April 14, 2007 and Country Jamboree - May 12, 2007. Earl Haggart appointed to look after the best interests of the municipality, approved by resolution.

- Armour, Ryerson and Burk's Falls Agricultural Society request for donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

- Almaguin Highlands Secondary School request for graduation program donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

- Municipal Dataworks upcoming information session, two office staff to attend approved by resolution.

- Ontario Forestry Coalition, proposed Species at Risk Legislation, not supported.

- Ontario Human Rights Commission upcoming forum, no one will attend.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Michael D Turner, letter to Municipal Treasurers regarding changes in auditing standards.

- District of Parry Sound Municipal Association spring meeting, 5 participants to attend approved by resolution.

- AMCTO Zone 7 Fall workshop - request for sponsorship, tabled till next council meeting.

- Bond coverage for municipal employees was reviewed at the time of renewal for the municipal insurance, affirmed by resolution.

- correspondence received and not on agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran that the minutes of the regular meeting on February 27, 2007 be approved as circulated. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran that Road Accounts Voucher #3-2007 in the amount of $23,448.14 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 Rod Blakelock that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor to proceed with the trade-in of the 1992 Super K Case Backhoe for the purchase of a used 1996 544 John Deer loader from Arnstein Equipment, total price not to exceed $53,500.00 plus taxes. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize Allan Millar and Glenn Middlebrook to attend the Defensive Driving: The One Second Advantage training to be held April 26, 2007 in Barrie and agree to pay registration and out of pocket expenses for same. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal submitted by Greer Galloway Group dated February 27, 2007 for a Roads Needs Study. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the submission of an application for funding through the COMRIF Asset Management Program, as drafted by Greer Galloway Group dated February 14, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the clerk on behalf of the municipality to sign the Ministry of Environment application for approval for water system and application for approval for sewage works regarding Commercial Drive development. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that Bridge Accounts Voucher #3-2007 in the amount of $10,445.56 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that General Accounts Voucher #3-2007 in the amount of $75,174.84 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 Landfill Accounts Voucher #3-2007 in the amount of $15,370.28 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that leave be given to introduce a bill #13-2007, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that By-law #13-2007 be read a second time. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that by-law #13-2007 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 20^th day of March, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt that leave be given to introduce a bill #14-2007, being a by-law to set tax ratios for municipal purposes for the year 2007. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt that By-law #14-2007 be read a second time. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt that By-law #14-2007 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 20^th day of March, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that leave be given to introduce a bill #15-2007, being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Township of Armour to enter into a site plan agreement with Colleen and Larry Robinson regarding 86 Doe Lake Road. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that By-law #15-2007 be read a second time. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that By-law #15-2007 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open council this 20^th day of March, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby acknowledge the following events being held at the Katrine Community Centre and declare them to be a community festival: Roast Beef Dinner - April 14, 2007 and Country Jamboree - May 12, 2007. The Township of Armour appoint Earl Haggart to look after the best interests of the municipality at these events. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation to the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School 2007 Graduation Program in the amount of $100.00. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize two office staff to attend the upcoming Municipal DataWorks information session and agree to cover out of pocket expenses for same. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of five participants to attend the Spring District of Parry Sound Municipal Association meeting April 30, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the payment of certificate #4 - Pevensey Road Bridge - hold back in the amount $26,108.56 as confirmed by Greer Galloway letter dated March 20, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 11:15 pm in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) (d) the Municipal Act, personal matters/ labour relations or employee negotiations. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 11:36 pm. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 11:38 pm until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for March 27, 2007 at 7:30 pm or at the call of the Reeve.