Box 533
Burk's Falls, On
P0A 1C0
Phone: 705-382-3332
Fax: 705-382-2068
Email: armourtp@onlink.net

ARMOUR TOWNSHIP COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - SPRING 2001

GENERAL INFORMATION - The interim tax bills for 2001 are due in two installments, the first half being due on April 11^th, 2001 and the second half due May 11^th, 2001. The implementation of two installments appears to be well received by the majority of the ratepayers and we sincerely hope that it does not cause undo problems or concerns.

WEB SITE - Visit our web site at www.hips.com/armour to find minutes and agendas of Council meetings, newsletters and any other pertinent information.

ISSUES UNDER CONSIDERATION BY COUNCIL

Hwy. 11 Expansion - Negotiations are underway with MTO for Township concerns pertaining to alignment, access and safety consideration for the Highway section from the south boundary of the Township to the south entrance of Burk's Falls.

Amalgamation - Exploration of a potential economic/political union of five municipalities (Burk's Falls, Armour, Perry, McMurrich/Monteith and Ryerson) to create a stronger regional municipality - talks progressing over next 6 months.

Eastholme, Home for the Aged - Due to a very large increase in required financial support for a proposed expansion to Eastholme facilities, Armour is adopting a pro-active stance to obtain local support from contributing municipalities and the Provincial Government for further assessment and the possibility of replacement by a facility to service the local municipalities.

Proxy Voting System - Due to problems encountered in Elections 2000 a formal request has been made to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to revamp the proxy vote system or to replace it with a workable Vote by Mail system. Work will continue on assessing Vote by Mail for implementation in the Township.

LANDFILL/RECYCLING - We again ask for continued support of the recycling program. Please help maximize our landfill space by removing, rinsing, and bringing all your recyclables in for processing. Keep those valuable aluminum and steel cans out of your garbage and into the recycling box. Please remember that blue identification cards are still required. Effective September 1^st, 1999, tipping fees will be charged on all truck loads, including shingles, but excluding household garbage and recyclables. A physical survey and groundwater monitoring program is well underway to permit assessment of present state of landfill site and remaining capacity.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT - Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official is available at the municipal office Monday mornings from 9 - 12 and Thursday afternoons from 1 - 4. You may contact Paul, or the office staff with any questions or concerns regarding building in the Township. Please be advised that all structural additions or improvements require a building permit.

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - The municipality has hired a By-law Enforcement Officer and will be preparing a Property Standards By-law. Council is looking for volunteers to sit on a committee to establish the By-law. The By-law Enforcement Officer will also be enforcing the Dog By-law. Please ensure that you have purchased your 2001 dog tag. The By-law Enforcement Officer is James Mahoney - phone # 705-382-0503.

We need volunteers to serve on important new Committees in the Township. Please contact the Township office or any member of Council to express your interest to serve.

Finally, if there are any concerns, issues or suggestions that you would like to see raised or discussed with Council, please get in touch with the Office to have your concerns placed on the agenda. Council and staff encourage all to participate in your local government to help maintain and improve our community.

Sincerely,

ARMOUR TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

Frank Gill, Reeve 384-7966
Rodney Blakelock, Councillor 382-3113
Marty Corcoran, Councillor 382-3441
Joanne Cripps, Councillor 382-2462
Gary McFarlane, Councillor 382-2270

AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE

Official Plan $ 48.15 each

Zoning By-Law # 27-95 photo copy $ 32.10 each
tabloid edition $ 2.50 each
tabloid edition (mailed) $ 5.00 each

Armour Township Pins $ 3.00 each

Recycling Blue Boxes $ 6.00 each

Paper Shredding Service $ 25.00 per hour
Use of Paper Shredder only $ 15.00 per hour

DOG LICENSE FEES

(Please note: Council may be looking at amending these fees)

first dog $ 6.00
second dog $ 10.00
third dog $ 10.00
fourth dog $ 10.00
private kennel $ 50.00
commercial kennel $ 100.00
replacement license $ 5.00

LANDFILL SITE HOURS

SUMMER HOURS WINTER HOURS

(Effective May 22^nd, 2001) (Effective September 4^th, 2001)
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 Sunday 12:00 - 5:00
Monday 8:00 - 6:00 Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 12:00 - 6:00 Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00
Wednesday CLOSED Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 Thursday 12:00 - 5:00
Friday 10:00 - 6:00 Friday 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 Saturday 10:00 - 5:00

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 12:00 - 8:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 3:00
Thursday 12:00 - 5:00
Friday 12:00 - 5:00
Saturday 10:00 - 2:00
Sunday CLOSED

ARE YOU AWARE?

Armour 41%

Burk's Falls 40% Present costs to each municipality

Ryerson 19%

We in Armour have been approached to increase our share to 55%, Ryerson at 27% and Burk's Falls at 18% (this distribution is subject to ongoing negotiations).

"How satisfied are you with the present services provided by the following cost shared municipal services?"

Please print out this page and circle the number, which best represents, your answer on each service.

(1 being not satisfied at all and 10 totally satisfied)

Note: For ARENA USE, please circle the number best suited to your use of this facility (ie. skating, hockey, meetings, craft shows, fundraisers, etc.). 1 being not used and 10 being full spectrum of use.

Please return or drop of at the Township Office by March 30^th, 2001. This will help us understand your needs. Any comments can be attached. If you have any suggestions for improving please specify.

Thank you,

Frank Gill,
Reeve