THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

March 25, 2003

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, Gary McFarlane and Rod Blakelock; delegations, Jan Machesney, Katrine Community Centre Club, Vicki Oakes; guests Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson, Wendy Whitwell, Ray Vowles, Jessie Kohl, Huntsville Forester; staff, Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The minutes of the March 11, 2003 regular meeting were approved by resolution as circulated.

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Jan Machesney, Katrine Community Centre Club, attended Council to discuss the Municipal Alcohol Policy and expenses due to water damage. Two motions passed by the Club were included in the agenda package and a list of costs for the water damage. By-law # 9-2003, a by-law to adopt a Municipal Alcohol Policy was read a second & third time. A resolution was passed to authorize the payment of $ 572.46 to the Club for reimbursement of costs associated with the water damage.

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  • -Hans Gohlich, re rental of municipal property at 12 Three Mile Lake Road. Mr. Gohlich did not attend and informed the Clerk that he wished to withdraw his proposal to rent the property.


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  • -Vicki Oakes attended Council to discuss her proposal to lease the municipal property at 12 Three Mile Lake Road. Her proposal was approved by Council and the Clerk was instructed to prepare the lease and by-law for the next meeting.

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APPLICATIONS: Phase one of office renovation

  • -Three applications were received; McCabe Home Improvements $ 18,768.11 plus taxes
  • - McLaren Builders $ 24,877.00 plus taxes
  • - J & B Carpentry $ 27,644.00 plus taxes
  • -A resolution was passed accepting McCabe Home Improvements subject to conditions.

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BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 9-2003, a by-law to adopt a Municipal Alcohol Policy was read a second & third time.

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REPORTS:

  • -Almaguin Highlands Strategic Plan Implementation Committee - Feb. 13/03 - minutes of the meeting were included in the agenda.
  • -Fire Board - Mar. 19/03 - the proposed fire budget was included in the agenda and was discussed by Council. Marty & Joanne are to get answers to Council's questions at the next Fire Board meeting on April 15th and report to Council at the April 22nd meeting. A discussion followed regarding a Fire Prevention Officer. Board members & the Clerk are to get more information for Council.
  • -Eastholme - Mar. 19/03 - verbal report by Frank Gill.
  • -Arena Board - Mar. 19/03 - the proposed arena budget was included in the agenda and the minutes were circulated for discussion. A resolution was passed approving the 2003 budget.
  • -Library Board - Mar. 19/03 - verbal report by Rod Blakelock.
  • -Village of Burk's Falls re water - Mar. 20/03 - verbal report by Frank Gill & Rod Blakelock
  • -AHIC - Mar. 21/03 - verbal report by Gary McFarlane.
  • -By-law Enforcement Officer - written report for February.
  • -CBCO - written report for February
  • -Progress report

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CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Village of South River, requesting support of a resolution declaring the time from midnight May 3, 2003 to midnight June 7, 2003 as BLACKFLY HUNTING SEASON. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Sault Ste. Marie, requesting support of a resolution requesting a meeting with the Minister of Finance and officials from MPAC to respond to concerns regarding decreased service levels. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -information on the Northeastern Fire Education Conference to be held in North Bay, April 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th. A resolution was passed authorizing the registration of Marty Corcoran.


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  • -AMCTO, information of a workshop on Parliamentary Procedures to be held in Burk's Falls, April 22nd & 23rd. A resolution was passed authorizing the registration of Laura Rowley.


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  • -AMCTO Zone 7, information on the spring workshop to be held in Burk's Falls, April 23rd, 24th & 25th. A resolution was passed authorizing the registration of Laura Rowley, Wendy Whitwell & Leanne Crozier.


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  • -District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, registration form for the spring meeting to be held in Point au Baril, April 28th. A resolution was passed to register 3 members of Council and one staff member.


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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -A resolution was passed ratifying a 4% increase for municipal staff for 2003.

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NEW BUSINESS:

  • -From the Fire Dept. Simplified Risk Assessment. Some errors were pointed out during the discussion. The Clerk to have the Fire Dept. correct the mistakes and bring it back to another meeting.


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  • -A petition to ban speed and power boats on Jack Lake was received by Council and a discussion followed. The Clerk was instructed to contact MNR and Fisheries & Oceans to determine jurisdiction and report back to Council.
  • -Council moved into Closed Session at 10:40 p.m and out of Closed Session at 10:42 p.m.

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

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 11, 2003 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 9-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 9-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of March, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of $ 572.46 to the Katrine Community Centre Club as reimbursement of cost due to water damage at the Centre. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the quote submitted by McCabe Home Improvements for the first phase (Option A) of the municipal office renovation subject to conditions to be finalized prior to start of construction. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour have reviewed the proposed 2003 arena budget in the amount of $ 83,600.00, Armour's share $ 36,784.00, and hereby approve the budget. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Village of South River declaring the time from midnight May 3, 2003 to midnight June 7, 2003 as BLACKFLY HUNTING SEASON. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the City of Sault Ste. Marie requesting a meeting with the Minister of Finance and officials from MPAC to respond to concerns regarding decreased service levels. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Marty Corcoran to attend the Northeastern Fire Education Conference to be held in North Bay, April 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Laura Rowley to attend the AMCTO Parliamentary Procedures workshop to be held in Burk's Falls, April 22nd & 23rd. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Laura Rowley & Wendy Whitwell to attend the AMCTO spring workshop to be held in Burk's Falls, April 23rd, 24th & 25th and Leanne Crozier to attend the Friday session. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of 3 member(s) of Council and one staff member to attend the District Municipal Association spring meeting to be held in Pointe au Baril, April 28, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby ratify the decision in closed session and approve a 4% increase for 7 permanent employees and a 4% increase for 4 vacant positions. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:40 P.M. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 10:42 P.M. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That we do now adjourn at 10:43 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for April 8, 2003, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)