THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

May 10, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Crawford Dewar, Saltech Bridge Solutions, Cathy Still, Burk's Falls Recreation Committee; staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting on April 26, 2005 were approved as circulated and the minutes of the public meeting on April 26, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Crawford Dewar, Saltech Bridge Solutions, presented information on pre-engineered, pre-fabricated composite bridges. The Saltech facility is located in Fergus, Ontario. The bridges are constructed of steel, wood and fiberglass, manufactured at the facility and shipped to the site for installation. This process reduces road closure time and costs considerably. Crawford was thanked for his informative presentation.

  • -Cathy Still, Burk's Falls Recreation Committee, attended to request a donation for equipment for the skateboard/bmx bike park located at the ball diamonds in Burk's Falls. Last year an 80' x 80' paved area was constructed and some used equipment was donated. This year the committee are spending $ 15,000 on equipment and are requesting donations from various service groups and applying for grants. They are also requesting donations from Armour and Ryerson. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.


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

- road accounts voucher # 5-2005 in the amount of $ 23,244.84 was reviewed and approved. The first draft of the 2005 roads budget was reviewed.

- railway crossings in the municipality remain in poor condition. Les has contacted CNR, but does not have a commitment for repair. The office will also continue to call regularly and request repair of the crossings.

- water and drainage issues on Horseshoe Lane. Les will check.

- grader and calcium required on South Horn Lake Rd.

- construction projects this year include replacing the surface treatment on Three Mile Lake Rd.

- a request for improvements to Doe Lake Rd. were discussed. This work is not scheduled at this time.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -MGP Information Systems Ltd. proposal to create a customized GIS Land Management System, digitize the official plan, and zoning by-law, integrate data into the GIS system was reviewed. A resolution authorizing the purchase of this system was passed.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

  • -road accounts voucher # 05-2005, in the amount of $ 23,244.84 was approved for payment by resolution.
  • -general accounts voucher # 05-2005, in the amount of $ 78,339.27 was approved for payment by resolution.


  • -landfill accounts voucher # 05-2005, in the amount of $ 8,237.56 was approved for payment by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

  • -#19-2005, being a by-law to set tax ratios for municipal purposes for the year 2005 was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Steering Committee, April 28th, Marty gave a verbal report.
  • -OMB Hearing, May 3rd, Marty gave a verbal report.
  • -Tri R, May 4th, Bob and Richard reported.
  • -Planning Brd, May 9th, Richard reported.
  • -MTO, North Bay, May 10th, Richard and Bob reported.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Benefit Rodeo Weekend, 2005 Extreme Tour, Hunstville Fairground, request for donation. No donation was given.


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  • -Village of South River, request for support of a resolution declaring May 7th to June 4th, Blackfly Hunting Season. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Honourable Andy Mitchell, information letter regarding the 2005 budget.


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  • -Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, acknowledge receiving essential level emergency management plan.


  • -Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Libraries Branch, notification of recent heritage legislation, and schedule for consultation on regulations and guidelines.


  • -North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit, West Nile Virus Information Sharing and Planning Day, June 2, 2005, Caswell Resort, Sundridge. A resolution authorizing the clerk or alternate to attend was passed.


  • -City of Toronto, notification of the rainwater harvesting workshop scheduled for May 24, 2005 at the Metro Hall Council Chambers. No one will be attending.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Burk's Falls, Armour, Ryerson Special Events Committee, letter regarding economic development for our area and list of proposed projects. The clerk received authorization to forward a letter signed by the Reeve, supporting the relocation of the Burk's Falls sign to a more visible location.

  • -POA, draft revised inter-municipal service agreement and the original agreement were reviewed. Council have no concerns with the proposed changes.


  • -Royal Bank of Canada, finance options for municipal portion of the bridge project.


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  • -2005 Proposed Landfill Budget, approved by resolution.


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  • -2005 Proposed Recycling budget, approved by resolution.

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

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  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 9:46 p.m. was passed.


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  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 10:02 p.m. was passed.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the April 26, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the April 26, 2005 public meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $ 1,000.00 towards the purchase of equipment for the skateboard/bmx bike park in support of the Burk's Falls Recreation Council. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Road Accounts Voucher # 05-2005 in the amount of $ 23,244.84 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal submitted by MGP Information Systems Ltd. dated May 2, 2005, to create a customized GIS Land Management System, digitize the official plan and zoning by-law, integrate data into the GIS Land Management System, train and provide support for the GIS Land Management System, for a cost not to exceed $ 5,762.50 excluding GST. Cost for the data for the Ontario Parcel Index not to exceed $ 2,000.00 excluding GST. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That General Accounts Voucher # 05-2005 in the amount of $ 78,339.27 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 05-2005 in the amount of $ 8,237.56 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 19-2005, being a by-law to set Tax Ratios for Municipal Purposes for the 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 19-2005 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 19-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 10th day of May, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Village of South River resolution and declare the time from midnight May 7, 2005 to midnight June 4, 2005 as BLACKFLY HUNTING SEASON, and permit "Licensed Blackfly Hunters" to hunt in the Township of Armour. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Wendy Whitwell or alternate to attend the West Nile Virus Information Sharing and Planning Day, June 2, 2005 at Caswell Resort Hotel, Sundridge. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the 2005 Landfill Budget as presented, total cost being $ 121,900 with Armour's share being $ 53,636. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the 2005 Recycling budget as presented, total cost $ 15,400 with Armour's share being $ 6,776. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:46 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (c) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 10:02 p.m. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 10:03 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 24, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)