THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

March 27, 2007

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 7:35 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Pat Hayes; delegates Derek Miller, Lois Cookman and Pauline Field guests; Paul Scargall, Tim Harvey, Greg Lipsett, Rod Ward, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson; and staff Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2007, were approved as circulated by resolution.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None

Lois Cookman and Pauline Field attended to update council on the Burk's Falls & District Food Bank. Pauline provided a review of the statistics for the food bank and explained their policies and procedures. The food bank would appreciated a donation and the clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution for the next meeting. Lois and Pauline were thanked for the informative presentation.

Derek Miller, Commercial Drive Development. Council reviewed the following:

- draft agreement between the Village of Burk's Falls and Armour Township regarding servicing,

- Lea Consulting - addendum to traffic impact study,

- revised letter requested by Derek Miller and re-draft prepared by Mr. Rusty Russell for council and Mr. Derek Miller to consider. This re-drafted letter was discussed in detail, Mr. Miller suggesting changes. Mr. Miller is to forward a letter detailing reasons for Loblaws Property to be a party to the letter. Council will consider and consult with legal counsel.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

- staff report - AMCTO Zone 7 Fall Meeting, council agreed in principle to support hosting this meeting in our area.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

- staff report -Taylor Site Plan. Further information to be available for next meeting.

APPLICATION: Consent

- R. Russell, Village of Burk's Falls property. A resolution was passed to indicate no objection.

BY-LAWS:

- #11-2007 being a by-law to regulate dogs within the Township of Armour, was read a first, second, and third time.

- #16-2007 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council, was read a first, second, and third time.

REPORTS:

- Statement of remuneration and expenses paid to council -2006

- Arena - Jerry reported

- Library - Rod reported

- Steering - verbal by Jerry

CORRESPONDENCE:

- The Municipality of Magnetawan requests the Ministry of Education and Training to revisit the criteria used in determining the sustainability of small rural Ontario schools to make it more relevant to the rural communities. A resolution of support was passed.

- Township of McMurrich/ Monteith request increase of Provincial and Federal Government funding to the local health budget so that labs can remain open in our area. A resolution of support was passed.

- The Municipality of Powassan requests the Minister of the Environment to not approve the implementation of "third party audits". A resolution of support was passed.

- The County of Huron encourages the Province of Ontario to assume 100% of the Ontario Disability Support Program. A resolution of support was passed.

- AMCTO -PSAB Accounting for Tangible Capital Assets seminar. A resolution authorizing the registration of Wendy Whitwell and Leanne Crozier was passed.

- Norm Miller's news release regarding funding shortages for Conservation Officers in this province.

- AMCTO Express legislative update including 2007 Provincial Budget highlights.

- AMO member communication regarding Ontario Budget 2007.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

- Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services- Emergency Management Ontario, confirmation that Armour has complete all steps that are required for the maintenance of the Essential Level Emergency Management Program as required by legislation.

NEW BUSINESS:

- List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

- Superior Propane - approval requested for propane exchange location.

- Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative - notification of approval for funding request of $185,000.00

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the March 20, 2007 meeting as circulated. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the Reeve to sign the amended letter to Paul Scargall 1653194 Ontario Limited dated March 29, 2007 confirming that the Township of Armour approves in principle to the extension of municipal services from the Village of Burk's Falls to the Commercial Drive Development Site. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize Bob Miller, municipal planner to draft a site plan agreement as required to meet condition # 5, File # B-045/06 and condition # 4 File # B-046/06, Taylor/Misler consent files. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, the Council of the Township of Armour having reviewed the consent application # B-004/07 Russell (property in the Village of Burk's Falls) and have no concerns. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour having reviewed the application for shore road closing submitted by Susan and Doug Pincoe, Part Lot 26, Concession 14 (Pickerel lake) and having reviewed the fish habitat mapping supplied by the Ministry of Natural Resources which indicates no significant fish habitat in the area, therefore accept in principle this application , subject to the applicants completing required process and payment of fees. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that By-law # 11-2007, be read a second time. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that By-law # 11-2007, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27^th day of March, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 16-2007, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 16-2007, be read a second time. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law #16-2007, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27^th day of March, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledge receipt of the Treasurers Statement of Remuneration and expenses paid to Council for 2006 dated March 2007. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Magnetawan and request the Ministry of Education and Training revisit the criteria used in determining the sustainability of small rural Ontario schools. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of McMurrich/Monteith and request the Provincial and Federal governments increase funding to the local health budget so that labs can remain open in our area. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Municipality of Powassan regarding the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (QWQMS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2002 and request the Minister of the Environment not approve the implementation of "third party audits". Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the County of Huron and lobby the Province of Ontario to assume 100% of the Ontario Disability Support Program. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Wendy Whitwell and Leanne Crozier to attend the AMCTO - PSAB Accounting for Tangible Capital Assets seminar and agree to pay for out of pocket expenses for same. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, 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 Managment Program, and hereby endorse this project as the municipalities highest priority. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour have no objection to the installation of a propane cylinder storage cage being located at Rhoda Smith's Ice Cream Parlour at 3666 Hwy 11 south of Burk's Falls and authorize the clerk to forward the necessary authorization letter. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 11 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for April 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried