THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

May 24, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, and Bob MacPhail; guest, Tom Eadie, Lawton's Cove, Jill Latendre, Gilbert Lane, Jessie Kohl, Almaguin Forester and staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting May 10, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None

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DELEGATIONS:

  • -Tom Eadie, Lawton's Cove, 274 Doe Lake Road, discussed a development proposal to remove two cottages and replace them with a residence. Council reviewed site plan drawings including existing and proposed, map indicating the location of the property and a staff report. Mr. Eadie indicated he would enter into a site plan agreement and consider purchasing the shore road allowance. The need for a zoning amendment or minor variance was discussed. The clerk was instructed to forward the information to the municipal planner for comment.


  • -Jill Latendre and Gilbert Lane attended representing the Burk's Falls Special Events Committee and the Economic Development Committee to request Bob MacPhail attend the next meeting scheduled for May 30th at the Burk's Falls Children's Aide building at 6:30 p.m. Funding is available to hire an intern to work on economic development projects and the committee wish to discuss budgets relating to this. Bob has a conflict that evening and Rod Blakelock will attend. A resolution appointing Rod as the alternate was passed.

APPLICATIONS:

Zoning Amendment - Lemke, Con. 2 Part Lot 10

  • -Council reviewed an application for a zoning amendment and a staff report.

The clerk was instructed to forward the information to the municipal planner for comment.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 20-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Library, May 11th, Rod gave a verbal report.
  • -Fire Brd, May 11th, Marty gave a verbal report.
  • -Arena, May 18th, Jerry gave a verbal report. The feasibility study for the summer ice project will be copied for all Council members.
  • -Building report - May 2005 was reviewed.

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CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -The Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign, request for a donation. A resolution authorizing a $ 100.00 donation was passed.


  • -Northern Lights Vocational Services, invitation to attend a special open house on June 7, 2005 to honour the partners who support the "Outreach Services" Program. Presentations will be made at 11:00 a.m.

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  • -copy of correspondence from Honourable Minister of Transportation, Harinder Takhar to Mr. Jim Wilson, MPP and Mr. Norm Miller, MPP. Council reviewed and approved letters to the Minister of Transportation, Honourable Harinder Takhar and Mr. Mark Tyler, Senior Advisor to the Minister.


  • -Ministry of the Environment, Proposed new regulations for drinking water systems serving non-residential and residential uses.


  • -City of North Bay, request for support of a resolution that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing move to amend the Occupiers Liability Act so that owners and volunteer organizations will not be held liable in any way for any damages arising from the use of trails by the public. A resolution in support was passed.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Draft COMRIF Agreement was reviewed and discussed. Schedules completed by the engineering consultant will be forwarded as required.


  • -Estimates for the replacement of flooring at the municipal washroom building at Doe Lake were reviewed and a resolution accepting the quote submitted by Hal Corcoran was passed.


  • -One estimate was received for the replacement of the doors on the men's and wormen's washrooms. The clerk was asked to get another estimate.


  • -Estimates for "No dumping" signs were reviewed and a resolution authorizing the purchase of twenty signs from Owl Lite was passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Greer Galloway Group, proposal for the next phase of engineering for Ferguson Road Bridge replacement was reviewed and discussed. A resolution accepting the proposal by Greer Galloway was passed.


  • -Proposed 2005 Library budget was reviewed. Rod will get clarification and answers to questions brought forward.


  • -Proposed 2005 Arena budget. A resolution accepting the budget as presented was passed.


  • -Village of Burk's Falls, request for donation to the 2005 Canada Day fireworks. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.


  • -O.P.P. request to renew the 9-1-1 C.E.R.B. Services Agreement. A resolution authorizing the renewal for an additional two years was passed.

  • -Robert Miller, Land Use Planning Services, letter to Council and staff regarding the May 25th meeting.


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

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the May 10, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour appoint Rod Blakelock, as the alternate member of the economic development committee. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 20-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 20- 2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 20-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 24th day of May, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign for 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of North Bay and request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing move to amend the Occupiers Liability Act so as to clearly establish that those using trail systems are deemed to do so at their own risk, so that owners and volunteer organizations will not be held liable in anyway for any damages arising from the use of trails by the public. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the quote submitted by Hal Corcoran, in the amount of $ 1,683.79 for the replacement of flooring at the municipal park washroom building, Doe Lake. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the quote submitted by Owl Lite for 20 - "No Dumping" signs for the municipal roadsides, as per quote submitted May 11, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal submitted by Greer Galloway in the amount of $ 13,375. for the detailed design phase of the Ferguson Road Bridge replacement project. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the 2005 Arena budget as presented, total of $ 87,900. with Armour's share being $ 38,676, any surplus to be put into a reserve fund. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree to contribute a one third share of the cost of the Burk's Falls, Canada Day fireworks for 2005, to a maximum of $ 500.00.
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the renewal of the Agreement with the O.P.P. to provide 9-1-1 C.E.R.B. Services for an additional two year term. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That we do now adjourn at 10:09 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)