THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

May 25, 2004

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail.; delegates; Sgt. Bill Ayotte, Almaguin Highlands OPP, Linda May and Paul Smith, John Wilson, Burk's Falls, & District Fire Department; guests; Lorne Dyck, Karen Kowalchuk, Roberta Haviland, Richard Holloway, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson , staff, Leanne Crozier, Deputy Clerk - Treasurer, Les Phinney, CRS-I and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk - Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting May 11, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

Councillor Brandt declared pecuniary interest on item # 7, general nature thereof: correspondence from Graham Wilson & Green regarding the 2000 election.

DELEGATIONS:

Sgt. Bill Ayotte, Almaguin Highlands OPP, attended to provide Council with the statistics report for January to March 31, 2004. Occurrences are down for the same period last year from 104 to 60. Sgt Ayotte answered questions from council regarding staffing, patrolling during the holiday weekends, aggressive driving, noise complaints and A.T.V. issues. Sgt. Ayotte was thanked for attending.

Linda May and Paul Smith, Part Lot 9, Concession 9, attended to discuss with council their wish to remove the holding zone and develop this property. The Smith's previously requested the municipality forward their application to remove the holding zone as well as comments from Jagger Hims to the Ministry of Environment for comment. This letter was forwarded January 30, 2004. A follow-up phone call to the Ministry of Environment indicated that no written response will be forthcoming. The Ministry is not prepared to comment other than through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, during the circulation of an amendment. The Smith's indicated they see no reason why development cannot be allowed in this area. The only information forwarded to the Ministry has been sent from the municipality. Linda May and Paul were asked to attend at the Township office May 26th, meeting with Reeve Thomas to discuss this issue further. Reeve Thomas will contact the Ministry of Environment, North Bay.

John Wilson, Burk's Falls & District Fire Department, regarding a proposed by-law for the provision of communication services. This agreement is transferring call taking, alerting, dispatching to the West Parry Sound Central Ambulance Communications Centre. John answered questions regarding the need for this new agreement, reviewed with Council comments from the municipal insurance company. The agreement was signed by Burk's Falls council this evening. The by-law to enter into the agreement was read three times, signed and John will take the agreement to Ryerson Council for the next meeting.

Gail Sawyer, rezoning Part Lot 7, Concession 13. Gail did not attend.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed the estimate provided by The Water Healer Corp. for Katrine Community Centre and the Doe Lake Beach washroom building. A resolution was passed accepting the quotation submitted by The Water Healer, for a water purification system for the Katrine Community Centre.
  • -AMO Alert, announcement of extension of regulations for Bill 170 deadlines.


  • -Graham Wilson & Green, letter of May 10, 2004, update on previous correspondence regarding costs for the assessment. No action is required by Council

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Ministry of Transportation, reply to Township letter regarding Searle's Restaurant and Gas Bar, Highway 11 four-laning from Highway 518, northerly to South of Highway 520 at Burk's Falls.

  • -Council reviewed a proposal submitted by John Porter for access to the proposed municipal service road.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 17-2004, being a by-law to set tax ratios for municipal purposes for the year 2004 was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 18-2004, being a by-law respecting building permits, inspections, and to set out rates for permits, was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 19-2004, being a by-law for establishing and maintaining the disposal of waste and setting tipping fees for the landfill site, was read a first, second and third time.


  • -By-law # 20-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings, was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 21-2004, being a by-law to permit the conversion of lands and a building formerly used as a church to a nursery and greenhouse retail outlet with accessory residential uses, was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 22-2004, being a by-law to enter into an agreement for 12 Three Mile Lake Road with Donald Grogan, was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 23-2004, being a by-law to enter into an agreement for the provision of communication service (call taking and alerting), was read a first, second and third time.

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REPORTS:

  • -Arena Board, May 19th, Richard and Jerry gave a verbal report. Funding has been received to hire a student to assist Wayne for the summer. Budget circulated to municipalities for consideration.


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  • -Library Board, May 19th, Rod gave a verbal report. The agreement has been reviewed and discussed by the board
  • -C.B.O. Report for April was reviewed
  • -By-law officers report for April was reviewed.
  • -Councillor Corcoran reported on attending the open house on May 22, 2004 at AHIC.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Regional Municipality of Niagara, request for support of a resolution to petition the Ministry of Environment to amend legislation and adopt policies that support Ontario municipalities to maximize waste diversion from landfill and implement disposal alternatives. A resolution in support was passed.

  • -Fonom, re Softwood Lumber dispute, request for support to request the Federal and Provincial governments support an independent bi-national panel to be the final authority on the successful achievement of provincial policy reform. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • - Province of Ontario, 2004 Budget news release, highlights of the 2004 budget.


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  • -AMO Alert, review of the 2004 budget highlights.


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  • -OFSC, media release, ATV's warned off snowmobile trails.


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  • -Almaguin Highlands Events, Leia Halford, Festival and Events Liaison requesting notification of any upcoming events to included in a web based calendar of events.

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NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Bell, quotation for high speed internet access. A resolution authorizing this purchase was passed.


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  • -2004 proposed road budget. Les discussed items included in this proposed budget.

Les and Wendy will re-work and bring back to another meeting.

  • -Request for advertisement on local placemats. A resolution authorizing this purchase was passed.


  • -2004 Arena Board budget was read and discussed. A resolution approving a total arena budget for 2004 in the amount of $ 84,447.60, Armour's portion $ 37,156.90 was passed.


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  • -Request from Township of Perry to purchase the council table. The table is not for sale at this time.


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  • -A resolution to hire summer recreation staff was passed.


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  • -A resolution to hire part time office staff was passed.


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  • -Knights of Columbus, request for a licence to hold a raffle on August 15, 2004 at the Holy Spirit Church was approved by resolution.
  • -Application for a zoning amendment, submitted by Robert J. Newell, Concession 3, Part Lot 12, Parts 1 to 4, was reviewed and discussed. A resolution authorizing the clerk to forward the application to the municipal planner, Robert Miller was passed.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 11, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 23-2004, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario represented by the Minister of Health, West Parry Sound Health Centre, and the Townships of Armour, Ryerson and Village of Burk's Falls on behalf of the Burk's Falls and District Fire Department for the provision of communications services (call taking and alerting). (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 23-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 23-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the quotation submitted by The Water Healer, for Katrine Community Centre, in the amount of $ 2,796.48 plus installation of $ 600.00, plus tax. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 17-2004, being a by-law to set tax ratios for municipal purposes for the year 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 17-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 17-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 18-2004, being a by-law respecting building permits and inspections; to set the rates for permits, and to repeal By-law # 26-95. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 18-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 18-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 19-2004, being a by-law for establishing and maintaining the disposal of waste and setting of tipping fees for the landfill site. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 19-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 19-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 20-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 20-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 20-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 21-2004, being a by-law to permit the conversion of lands and a building formerly used as a church to a nursery and greenhouse retail outlet with accessory residential uses within the provisions of the existing Armour Township Zoning By-law. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 21-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 21-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 22-2004, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement for 12 Three Mile Lake Road with Donald Grogan. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 22-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 22-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the 2004 arena board budget in the amount of $ 84,447.50. Armour's portion $ 37,156.90. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the position of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, and petition the Minister of Environment to recognize the need to adopt legislation and policies that support Ontario municipalities in the implementation of integrated waste management system to maximize diversion of waste from landfill and allow for the approval and implementation of disposal alternatives to manage the waste that remains after diversion through the following actions:

(i) immediately designate organic materials under the Waste Diversion Act ;

(ii) immediately adopt the Canadian Council of Minister's of Environment (CCME) guidelines for compost for Ontario;

(iii) designate household hazardous waste and electronic waste under the Waste Diversion Act;

(iv) undertake formal review of the Environmental Assessment Act and approvals processes to develop a streamlined environmental assessment (EA) process that fulfills the original intent of the amendments to the Act that came into effect January 1, 1997. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the position taken by the Ontario Forest Industries Association, and supported by FONOM, and request the Federal and Provincial governments support an independent bi-national panel to be the final authority on the successful achievement of provincial policy reforms. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the purchase of high speed internet from Bell Canada at a cost of $ 24.95 for three months, $ 59.95 monthly thereafter. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a $ 150.00 advertisement on the placement project by Roger Simmons. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the hiring of the following summer recreation program staff:

Dorothy Haggart, Steve Krbavcic, Kendra Rodgers and Courtney Chapman. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the hiring of Karen Fraser as part time general clerical staff effective June 2, 2004. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the clerk to forward the re-zoning application submitted by Robert Newell, Part Lot 12, Concession 3, to the municipal planner Robert Miller. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the issuance of a raffle license to the Knights of Columbus Council # 9034, for a draw to take place on Sunday, August 15th, 2004 at the Holy Spirit Church. Raffle license fee $ 5.00. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:40 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 10:46 P.M. (Carried)

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 10:47 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 8, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)