| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES November 8, 2005 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Jerry Brandt and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Bob Galloway and Robert Johnston from Greer Galloway Group; staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I, and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on October 25, 2005 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the special meeting on October 25, 2005 were approved as amended. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: NoneDELEGATIONS: Bob Galloway, and Robert Johnston, Greer Galloway Group attended to discuss the status of the two bridge projects and inform council that Ryan Worral has left the firm. A new engineer will be assigned to our projects in the near future. Bob advised that he has reviewed the files for both projects and been in touch with Transport Canada, Industry Canada and Hydro One regarding required approvals. A new tender call for Ferguson Road bridge is scheduled for March, 2006 with construction to start the first of September, 2006. Pevensey bridge requires detail design. Bob will review the draft quote Ryan was working on and forward it in the near future. Bob would like to wait for confirmation that we have COMRIF Intake 11 approval before proceeding with detail design work. Les Phinney, CRS-I, attended to discuss the following road issues: - road accounts voucher # 11-2005 in the amount of $ 27,499.79 was reviewed. - Commercial Drive and Valuemart parking lot safety concerns were discussed. Les will look into curbing and the property owner will notified. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:
- general accounts voucher # 11-2005, in the amount of $ 79,401.65 was approved for payment by resolution. - landfill accounts voucher # 11-2005, in the amount of $ 4,112.73 was approved for payment by resolution. APPLICATIONS: Zoning Amendment - Sterritt, Part Lot 21, Concession 2. Council reviewed the application for a zoning amendment which is a condition of consent application B020/00. A resolution authorizing the application be forwarded to the planner for by-law preparation was passed. BY-LAWS: - # 35-2005, being a by-law to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenue was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Steering Committee, October 27th, Richard and Marty gave a verbal report. - Tri R, November 2nd, Richard and Bob gave a verbal report. - Arena, November 3rd, Richard reported. CORRESPONDENCE: - Thank you card received from the family of late Alice Murray. - Inky Mark, M.P. Dauphin-Swan River- Marquette, copy of the Heritage Hunting and Fishing Protection Act and requesting support of a resolution. A resolution in support was passed. - AMO, letter dated October 24th, regarding Bill 206, An Act to Revise the Ontario Municipal Retirement Systems Act, and a request for support of a resolution. A resolution in support was passed. - AMO, Status update regarding Bill 206. - Village of South River, request for support of a resolution opposing the one day a week closing of the LCBO Stores. A resolution in support was passed. - City of Greater Sudbury, request for support of a resolution opposing the changes in criteria to the farm tax credit and allowances program for Northern Ontario. A resolution in support was passed. - Municipality of Powassan, request for support of a resolution which requests the District of Parry Sound Social Services Board give consideration to financial support for the Powassan and District Food Bank. A resolution in support was passed. - Township of Terrace Bay, requesting support of a resolution to lobby the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to ensure that providers and the public are informed about the pandemic and how to help protect themselves against it and the Minister identify and implement a system for the provision of critical medical supplies and establish reliable and secure purchasing, storing and distribution. A supporting resolution was passed. - Request for the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs to proclaim November 21 to 27th as "Get Ready for Snowmobiling Week" . A resolution was passed. - Knox Insurance Brokers Limited, letter of introduction and notification that Bill Riley has joined their firm as President, effective November 1, 2005. - Belvedere Heights, copy of correspondence forwarded to the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board advising they wish to participate in the "Strong Start" initiative. - 2006 FONOM/MMAH Municipal Conference scheduled for May 10 - 12, 2006 in Blind River, accommodation listing. - Invitation to the Food Link Meeting to be held on November 23, 2005 from 10 to 12 at the Magnetawan Seniors Friendship Building. - Denise Sherritt, Northern Development Officer, notification and invitation to participate in the Blue Sky Radio community programming initiative. - Ontario Early Years Annual report to the Community. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Economic Development. Councillor MacPhail advised council that three individuals had contacted him regarding appointments to the economic development committee. Bob will contact these individuals again and resolutions to appoint will be prepared for the next meeting. - AMO Alert, COMRIF Intake 11, update - Discussion regarding the arena upgrade project and COMRIF Intake 111. The consensus of council is that if we do not receive funding with Intake 11 for Pevensey Road bridge rehabilitation we will re-apply for the same project for Intake 111. NEW BUSINESS: - letter from Mr. & Mrs. Dell, 175 West Point Drive, Pickerel Lake, requesting consideration for the existing structure, which was applied for as a storage structure to be used for a cottage. Council also reviewed a staff report. Council requested Paul Schaefer, CBO inspect the property and structure and report back to council before a decision is made. - MPAC, notification of open house to be held at the Burk's Falls arena on November 16, 2005 from 10:00 am to 8:00 p.m. - Almaguin Animal Shelter contract renewal. Council reviewed staff report dated November 4, 2005. A resolution to renew this contract to December 2006 was passed. - A resolution was passed to cancel the December 27, 2005 council meeting. - Marshall Macklin Monoghan, notice of the design and construction report submission and study completion for Highway 11 four- laning from .4 km north of Highway 518W, northerly to 1.8 km. North of Highway 520 at Burk's Falls. 11.4 km. - Richard advised Council of a meeting held on November 1 attended by local Reeves and owners of food handling premises to discuss issues relating to enforcement of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. - List of correspondence received and not on the agenda. - resolution to move into closed session - resolution to move out of closed session. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the October 25, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried) - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the special meeting held on October 25, 2005 be adopted as amended. (Carried) - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That Road Accounts Voucher # 11-2005 in the amount of $ 27,499.79 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 Bob MacPhail, That General Accounts Voucher # 10-2005 in the amount of $ 79,401.65 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 Marty Corcoran, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 11-2005 in the amount of $ 4112.73 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the clerk to forward the zoning amendment application submitted by G.& W Sterritt and K & J Sterritt to the municipal planner to prepare the zoning amendment. This zoning amendment is a requirement for consent # B-020/00, Condition # 5. (Carried) - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 35-2005, being a by-law to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenue. (Carried) - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 35-2005, be read a second time. (Carried) - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 35-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of October, 2005. (Carried) - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, WHEREAS legislation governing inland fisheries is within the jurisdiction of the federal government; AND WHEREAS aboriginal people have long relied on hunting and fishing to satisfy their food needs, and have certain rights to hunt and fish that are protected by the Constitution of Canada; AND WHEREAS non-aboriginal settlers and pioneers in Canada also depend on hunting and fishing for food; AND WHEREAS hunting and fishing are part of Canada's national heritage; AND WHEREAS millions of Canadians participate in and enjoy hunting and fishing; AND WHEREAS hunting and fishing contribute significantly to the national economy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Armour request that the Government of Canada enact Private Members Bill C391, the Heritage Hunting and Fishing Protection Act to protect in Canada the right to hunt and fish. No law of Canada shall be construed or applied so as to deprive a person of this right and the Minister of Canadian Heritage shall enter into discussions with the provinces with a view of securing on behalf of all Canadians their continued right to hunt and fish, subject only to any reasonable limits as may be established by law. (Carried) - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Whereas the Provincial Standing Committee on General Government is currently debating Bill 206, An Act to Revise the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act, and Whereas the OMERS pension fund is currently equal to approximately 8% of Ontario's annual GDP; and Whereas the OMERS pension fund serves approximately 900 employers and 355,000 diverse employee groups including; current and former employees of municipal governments; school boards; libraries; police and fire departments; children's aide societies, and electricity distribution companies; and Whereas Ontario's municipalities and their employees depend on the prudent management of the $ 36 billion plan to ensure that employees and employers are paying for benefits they can afford; and Whereas OMERS employer and employee members are facing an increase in OMERS contributions in 2006 of approximately 9% as a result of a significant deficit in the OMERS fund; and Whereas the Bill includes significant, potentially costly and unnecessary changes to the governance structure of OMERS including a Sponsors Corporation structured to be governed by arbitration, and Whereas the Bill would permit the creation of expensive supplementary plans to provide optional enhanced benefits that will impose new collective bargaining obligations on municipalities, the operating costs of which cannot yet be fully assessed; and Whereas the Province has a responsibility to study the potential impact of the changes it is proposing and to share the results with employers and employee groups, and Whereas AMO and others have urged the government to consider the potential implications of Bill 206 to ensure the proposed policy changes protect the interests of employers, employees and taxpayers; and Whereas the Government is moving in haste with a Bill, which in its current form raises significant technical, public policy and economic issues; Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour does not support Bill 206, and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with Bill 206 in its current form and Further it be Resolved that Norm Miller, MPP, The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be advised that this Council does not support the proposed changes to the OMERS pension fund contained in Bill 206. (Carried) - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Village of South River and objects to the one-day a week closing of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario outlet in the Village of South Rive and other Class D stores in the region. (Carried) - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the City of Greater Sudbury and request the Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, consider the detrimental effect changes in criteria will have on Northern Communities and not implement the amended criteria and procedures as they relate to "farm tax credits" and "allowances". (Carried) - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Powassan and request the District of Parry Sound Social Services Board give serious consideration to the concerns expressed from the Powassan and District Food Bank regarding financial assistance requirements for this area of service. (Carried) - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Township of Terrace Bay and request the Minister of Community and Safety and Correction Services to ensure that providers and the public are informed about the pandemic and how to help protect themselves against it and that the Ministry identify and implement a system for the provision of critical medical supplies and establish reliable and secure purchasing, storage and distribution systems. (Carried) - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare November 21 to November 27, 2005 to be "Get Ready for Snowmobiling Week", in recognition of the social, recreational, economic and healthy lifestyle benefits that organized snowmobiling provides to this community and its residents each winter. (Carried) - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby extend the existing contract with the Almaguin Animal Shelter at a rate of $ 200.00 plus gst a month to December 31, 2006. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby cancel the regularly scheduled meeting on December 27, 2005. (Carried) - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 9:20 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f) 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 9:31 P.M. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the proposal submitted by James Mahoney for By-law enforcement services to December 31, 2006. (Carried) - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 9:44 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for November 22, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried) |