| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP O F ARMOUR MINUTES May 27, 2008 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 was held at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Pat Hayes; delegate, Ed Brown; guests, Barb Phinney, Linda Powell, Gail and Harvey Mulligan; staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the closed meeting on May 13, 2008 was approved as circulated. The minutes of the regular meeting on May 13, 2008 was approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Ed Brown, 63B Horseshoe Lane attended to request council lobby the provincial and federal governments to designate the Magnetawan River waterway a “no wake zone”. Ed believes the wake caused by boaters is destroying loon and fish habitat. After a lengthy discussion Ed was asked to provide a written request and council will circulate this to neighbouring municipalities in the Magnetawan River watershed for consideration. Ed was thanked for bringing these concerns forward. - Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor - staff reports regarding the following were reviewed: - Horseshoe Lane water issue - health and safety issues - construction projects to include in the 2008 budget - nuisance beavers, Bill will contact Les Phinney to deal with nuisance beavers at a cost of $ 50.00 each - roadside mowing, Harvey Mulligan to provide a written quote - 2nd draft 2008 roads budget, will be reduced by $ 50,000. - letter from Ms. Mehaffey regarding road signage and public beach at Doe Lake. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Commercial Drive Development - Reeve MacPhail advised council of the teleconference held this week with Doug Christie, Jim Greenwood, Bob Miller, himself and the clerk. A list of outstanding items provided by the lawyer was discussed and followed up on. - North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit request to enter into an agreement regarding a municipal reserve fund was approved by resolution. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 23-2008, a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 24-2008, a by-law to enter into a site plan agreement regarding Lot 7, M-444 (Luck) was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 25-2008, a by-law to enter into a site plan agreement regarding Lot 43, M-101 (Gilmore) was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Library, Rod reported - Economic Development, no meeting - Arena, Pat and Jerry reported, minutes included - Marty reported on a complaint he had received regarding a water issue on Ferguson Road, Bill will investigate. - Steering Committee, cancelled - Marty reported on attending the Katrine Community Centre Club monthly meeting. CORRESPONDENCE: - The Salvation Army request for donation for 2008. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed. - Philip Geden, Strategic Renewal Officer, Near North District School Board, invitation to attend information meeting regarding the new community school for Almaguin Highlands, June 11 or July 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Land of Lakes School. One member of council will attend each session. - Minister Responsible for Seniors, request to declare June as seniors month. A resolution in support was passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - CEMC, update on Jepp application and approval of one project. - 2008 amended budget to reflect one project only. - resolution to rescind previously approved budget and approve the amended budget were passed. NEW BUSINESS: - 1st draft 2008 general budget was reviewed in detail. - tax impact report was reviewed, the clerk was given direction regarding changes to the budget. - list of correspondence received, not on agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed session held on May 13, 2008. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 13, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign the memorandum of agreement between the North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit and the Township of Armour regarding the establishment of a municipal reserve fund (capped at 1.5% of the health unit annual operating budget). Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 23-2008, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That by-law # 23-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That by-law # 23-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of May, 2008. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 24-2008, being a by-law to authorize a site plan agreement between Donna and John Luck and the Township of Armour respecting 32 Melody Crescent, Lot 7, Plan M-444. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 24-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That by-law # 24-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of May, 2008. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 25-2008, being a by-law to authorize a site plan agreement between Brenda and Derek Gilmore and the Township of Armour respecting 299 Sunnylea Avenue, Lot 7, Plan M-101. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 25-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That by-law # 25-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of May, 2008. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Salvation Army for 2008. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby proclaim June 1 - 30th, 2008 as Senior’s Month and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour rescind resolution # 17, May 13th, and hereby approve the 2008 emergency response budget as amended to reflect the approved Jepp grant application. Budget total $ 10,898.66, with Armour’s share 1/3 portion being 3,632.96. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:47 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 10, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |