THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

March 22, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, and Bob MacPhail; guest, Ed Robinson and Phyllis Leggett; and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting March 8, 2005 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the special meeting of March 9, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

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DELEGATIONS:

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed the pre-submission report regarding Part Lot 27, Concession 14, by Tunnock Consulting dated March 16, 2005.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed the draft resolution submitted for consideration by the Ministry of Transportation at the special meeting held on March 9, 2005. The Ministry is requesting the municipality accept the access road to Concession 4/5 road allowance which intersects with the service road referred to as Katrine Road. Council reviewed the map provided by the Ministry. This access road will be built on property described as Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 4, depicted as Part 4, Plan 42R-16921, MTO Plan P-2127-306 and Part of Lot 10, Concession 3 depicted as Part 7, Plan 42R-16921, MT0 Plan P-2127-306, all within the Township of Armour. Council wish to discuss this roadway with the road supervisor further. The naming of the access road and the portion of the existing highway, which will become the municipal service road was discussed. The Ministry of Transportation is requesting we provide these names as soon as possible. A resolution will be prepared for a future meeting.

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  • -2005 Fire Board Budget was discussed and a resolution accepting it as presented was passed.


  • -Two quotes for truck tires were reviewed and a resolution accepting the quote submitted by Gilroy's Tire was passed.


APPLICATIONS:
CONSENT - B-007/05 - Seltzer/McKeown Concession 14, Part Lot 32

  • -This application is to sever Concession 14, Part Lot 32. Council reviewed the application and cover letter, comments from the planning board planner, Tunnock Consulting, and comments from Robert Miller. The clerk distributed an updated sketch for review. A resolution approving the consent, with conditions was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 15-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Planning Board, March 14th. Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Highway 11 four laning, March 15th with Strong and Burk's Falls. Richard and Bob gave a verbal report. Bob used the map to indicate the proposed changes agreed upon by the three municipalities.
  • -Arena, March 16th, Richard gave a verbal report. Minutes also included in agenda.
  • -Library, March 16th, Rod gave a verbal report.
  • -AHIC, March 21st, Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Washroom building at Doe Lake. Marty reported the building has been checked, lock on the women's washroom replaced, the flooring should be replaced in both washrooms, both doors should be replaced and changed to open outward, some painting is required. Rod will get some prices and assist in the preparation of a specification sheet to be used for requesting quotes.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Village of Sundridge, request for support of a resolution requesting the Government of Ontario reconsider their decision, and re-designate the municipalities as suggested to be included as part of the North East Local Health Integration Network. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Municipality of Whitestone, resolution supporting the position of the Village of Sundridge and requesting the North East Local Health Integration Network reflect the same boundaries as the new Health Unit.


  • -Copy of News Release from the Algonguin Health Services and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital reporting on the support received to date, for the amalgamation process.


  • -Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario, request for support of a resolution urging the Province of Ontario to amend legislation commencing for the 2006 taxation year, regarding capped property classes and once a property reaches current value assessment taxation, it remains at CVA, regardless of the result of future reassessments. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -Tunnock Consulting Ltd. information on the New Provincial Policy Statement, effective March 1, 2005.


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  • -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, notification of training workshops regarding the new Provincial Policy Statement 2005. A resolution authorizing the registration of Reeve Thomas and the clerk to attend the workshop on April 13, 2005 in Huntsville was passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Dr. Sheela Basrur, notification of the recent amendments to the Health Protection and Promotion Act, which will facilitate the merger plan for the public health units in this area.

  • -North Bay & District Health Unit, copy of a resolution from the Board supporting the plan to merge the Parry Sound District public health programs and operations with the North Bay District Health Unit as defined in the Transition Steering Committee's Merger Plan submitted February 14, 2005.


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  • -North Bay & District Health Unit, notification that as per amended Regulation 553, the new name of the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is effective April 1, 2005 and the board is requesting a name be submitted to represent the municipal councils of Kearney, Burk's Falls, Armour, Joly, McKellar, McMurrich-Monteith, Perry, Ryerson, Strong and Magnetawan by March 23, 2005.


  • -Township of Perry, request to support the nomination of Mayor Bill Core as the representative for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Board. Municipality of Magnetawan, request to support the nomination of Mayor Sam Dunnett as the representative for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Board. A resolution supporting the nomination of Mayor Core was passed.
  • -Village of South River, request to support the tourism marketing program known as "The Lure of Almaguin" at a rate of $1.00 per capita for 2005 and 2006. No support was given.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, notification of the spring meeting scheduled for April 25, hosted by the Village of Sundridge, Townships of Strong and Joly at the arena/community centre, 14 Albert Street, Sundridge. A resolution authorizing registration for three council members and one staff was passed.

  • -Robert J Miller Land Use Planning Services, Proposal to Revise the Official Plan was reviewed and discussed. Bob will be invited to attend the next meeting for further discussion.


  • -MGP Information Systems, Proposal for GIS Land Management System was reviewed and discussed. No decision was made at this time.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

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  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 10:00 p.m. was passed.
  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 10:13 p.m. was passed.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the March 8, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the special meeting held on March 9, 2005 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the 2005 Fire Budget as proposed, total budget $ 152,620.00 including $ 10,000 reserve fund. Armour's portion being $ 62,752.80 plus $ 4,400.00 reserve. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour, after reviewing two quotes submitted, hereby accept the quotation submitted by Gilroy's Tire for 8 - D711 cap and casing in the amount of $ 270.00 each, installation included, taxes extra. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve consent application B-007/05 (Seltzer/McKeown) Part Lot 32, Concession 14 with the following conditions:

- that any portion of the travelled road which deviates from the road allowance be surveyed 66' wide, 33' on either side of the centre line of the travelled road and deeded to the Township;

- 5% cash in lieu of parkland as per By-law # 14-2002 be paid to the municipality. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 15-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 15 - 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 15-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of March, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Village of Sundridge and petition the Government of Ontario to reconsider their decision, and re-designate the municipalities as suggested to be included as part of the North East Local Health Integration Network. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Association of Municipal Tax Collectors and strongly urge the Province of Ontario to amend the legislation commencing for the 2006 taxation year, to specify that once a property reaches CVA taxation, it remains at CVA taxes, regardless of the result of future reassessments. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Richard Thomas and Wendy Whitwell to attend the Provincial Policy Statement 2005, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing training workshop on April 13, 2005, at Huntsville. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the nomination of Bill Core to be our representative on the North Bay Parry Sound District Heath Unit. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support "The Lure of the Almaguin" tourism marketing program at the invitation of the Village of South River, and agree to support this program at a rate of $1.00 per capita for year 2005 and 2006. It is understood that Federal and Provincial funding will be applied for to support this marketing program. (Defeated)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of three Councillors and one staff to attend the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association meeting on Monday, April 25th in Sundridge. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal to revise the Official Plan as submitted by Robert J Miller Land Use Planning Services dated March 15, 2005. Total cost for project not to exceed $ 12,000.(including disbursements) plus applicable tax. (Tabled)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:00 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (c) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 10:13 p.m. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 10:14 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for April 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)