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THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR The
regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday,
May 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail;
Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Pat Hayes;
delegates Sgt. Bill Ayotte, O.P.P., Hans and Eleanor Junger, Bob Miller,
Municipal Planner and staff; and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. The
minutes of the closed meeting on April 20, 2007 were approved as circulated.
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Sgt. Bill Ayotte, O.P.P. attended to discuss policing issues including
the occurrence statistics for January to March 31, 2007. The calls for
service are continuing the downward trend compared to the same time period
last year. Council also reviewed the 2006 performance measures report.
The provincial focus is on improving all aspects of road safety. No word
yet on when Almaguin Detachment will see a new building. Sgt Ayotte was
thanked for attending and keeping council informed of policing issues
in the area. - Bob Miller, Municipal Planner attended to present and discuss correspondence dated May 8, 2007 regarding the official plan work. Bob confirmed the discussion held on April 17th, confirmed the open house scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd and discussed further policy issues. -
Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor did not attend, the following road
issues were discussed: ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - Road accounts voucher # 5-2007, in the amount of $ 87,365.77 was approved for payment by resolution. - General accounts voucher # 5-2007, in the amount of $ 189,939.61 was approved for payment by resolution. - Landfill accounts voucher # 5-2007, in the amount of $ 11,471.54 was approved for payment by resolution. APPLICATIONS: Consent -
B-005/07 - Collins, Part Lot 16, Concession 3 - Right of Way BY-LAWS: -
#20-2007, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement for 12 Three
Mile Lake Road with Brian Williamson, Canadian Shield Log Home Craftsman
was read a first, second, and third time. - #23-3007, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a mutual assistance agreement between neighboring municipalities was read a first, second, and third time. REPORTS: - Steering Committee, April 26th, Jerry reported. A resolution of support in principle for the Township of Armour participation in the Blue Sky GIS mapping project and authorizing the initial payment of $500.00. - CEMC, May 1st, Jepp funding not available for generators, request for direction from councils. - Tri R, May 2nd, Pat gave a verbal report. - Economic Development, May 3rd, Rod reported. -
Building report, March 2007. - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit invitation to attend a West Nile Virus Information Sharing and Planning Session on May 25, 2007 in Sundridge. No one will be attending. - Almaguin-Nipissing Travel Association letter looking for support of the tourism industry in the form of a contribution. No support was given. - AMO 108th Annual Conference registration form. A resolution authorizing Jerry Brandt to attend was passed. - A letter from the House of Commons regarding Bill C-417, the Canadian Soldiers’ and Peacekeepers’ Memorial Wall Act. The Memorial Wall would be the only national memorial to properly honour all of those who have given their lives in wars and peacekeeping duties. A resolution of support was passed. - Village of Burk’s Falls request for the Townships to share in the cost of the Fireworks display to be set off on July 1, 2007. A resolution of support was passed. - A resolution from the Municipality of Callander to request the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to investigate why the Erbitux in not covered by OHIP. A resolution of support was passed. - OGRA meets with Ministers to discuss key municipal issues. - MPAC is expanding its property inspection program for 2007. - Municipal Property Assessment Corporation information regarding the changes to property assessment in Ontario. - A Public Meeting is being held at the McKellar Community Centre regarding the Aggregate Resources Act. Pat Hayes may attend. - AMO survey of interest in access to a shared roster of qualified investigators for closed meetings. - Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee are looking for support in declaring July 1-8th, 2007 as National Fishing Week. A resolution of support was passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Review proposals for Municipal gravel pits. A resolution accepting the proposal from Greer Galloway Group Inc. was passed. -
Commercial Drive Development - Ferguson Bridge - letter from Greer Galloway dated May 2, 2007 to contractor. NEW BUSINESS: -
Chetwynd Community Centre - lease renewal - South Almaguin Highlands Economic Development Committee 2007 proposed budget. Approved by resolution. -
2007 Draft Road budget - District of Parry Sound Municipal Association regarding North East Local Health Integration Network is looking for applicants to fill a Board Director’s position. - Financing options for Armour portion of the Arena project was discussed. Further discussion required - correspondence received and not on agenda. - Resolution passed to move into closed session. - Resolution passed to move out of closed session. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the minutes of the closed meeting on April 20, 2007 be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the minutes of the closed meeting on April 24, 2007 be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the minutes of the closed meeting on May 3, 2007 be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 24, 2007 meeting as circulated. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour agree in principle to leasing the Berriedale Community Centre to Hans and Eleanor Junger and instruct the clerk to prepare the lease and by-law as negotiated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that Road Accounts Voucher # 5-2007 in the amount of $87,365.77 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of three road department employees to attend the wheel installation and air brake adjustment course scheduled for May 30 and 31, 2007 at Holotuk’s Garage and agree to pay out of pocket expenses for same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that General Accounts Voucher # 5-2007 in the amount of $ 189,939.61 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that Landfill Accounts Voucher # 5-2007 in the amount of $ 11,471.54 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the consent application B-005/07 (Collins), Part Lot 16, Concession 3 for a right-of-way as applied for. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 20-2007, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement for 12 Three Mile Lake Road with Brian Williamson, Canadian Shield Log Home Craftsman. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that By-Law # 20-2007, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that By-Law # 20-2007, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of May, 2007. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 21-2007, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for Members of Council and Local Boards, Officers and Employees. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that By-law # 21-2007, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that By-law # 21-2007, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of May, 2007. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 23-2007, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a mutual assistance agreement between neighbouring municipalities. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 23-3007, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 23-2007, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of May, 2007. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby agree in principle to the Township of Armour participation in the Blue Sky GIS mapping project and authorize the initial payment of $ 500.00. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Jerry Brandt to attend the AMO Annual conference August 19-22, 2007 in Ottawa. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour request that the Government of Canada enact Private Members Bill C-417, the Canadian Soldier’s and Peacekeepers’ Memorial Wall Act. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour agree to support the 2007 Canada Day Fireworks based on 1/3 share of costs. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Callander and lobby the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to investigate why the Erbitux is not covered by OHIP. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare July 1-8th, 2007 as National Fishing Week. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour accept the proposal submitted by Greer Galloway Group Inc. In the amount of $ 10,400.00 for the preparation of an application to the Ministry of Natural Resources to licence two municipal gravel pits; 487 Garage Road as a Class A Pit and 564 Garage Road as a Class B Pit. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of invoice # 2944 dated April 30, 2007 from Greer Galloway Group regarding Commercial Drive Development. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the 2007 Operating budget of the South Almaguin Highlands Economic Development in the amount of $ 42,500.00. Armour’s share being $ 6,600.00. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that we continue beyond the 11:00 o’clock curfew. Carried -
Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that we hereby move
into closed session at 11:01 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant
to Section 239 (2) (a) (b) of the Municipal Act, security of the municipal
property and personal matters. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 11:53 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 29, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |