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THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES November 12, 2003 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Councillors Joanne Cripps, Marty Corcoran, Gary McFarlane, and Rod Blakelock, Reeve Gill was absent; delegates Sgt Bill Ayotte, Almaguin Highlands OPP; guests Lorne Dyck, Diane Toyne, Lynn Smith, Jessie Kohl, Huntsville Forrester, Astrid Taim, Almaguin News; and staff Les Phinney, CRS-I, Wendy Whitwell, Acting Clerk Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
DELEGATIONS: Sgt. Bill Ayotte, Almaguin Highlands OPP Sgt Ayotte distributed the occurrence statistics report from January 1, 2003 to October 31, 2003 and commented on the new format used for reporting. The format is easier to read. A recent meeting in Burk's Falls which resulted in a community watch program was discussed. Approximately sixty volunteers are involved with some members involved in a night watch program. Sgt Ayotte indicated the program will result in good positive action for the community. A municipal bylaw to allow ATV's on municipal roadways was discussed. At this time no municipalities have passed such a bylaw but many are considering it. The amendments to the Highway Traffic Act allows for plenty of flexibility for a municipal bylaw. Srgt. Ayotte was thanked for attending. Les Phinney, CRS-I Les attended to discuss the following road issues: - road accounts voucher # 11-2003. This was approved for payment - bridge work update. Cement work is complete, steel plate work not complete to date due to high water levels. Welding on steel bridge will be priced and completed next year. Stone slope work has been completed. - Trucks are ready for winter. Winter sand is currently being done. - Les is satisfied with the new wood furnace. - New Hope Fellowship grading and drainage has been completed to Les's satisfaction. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: Request by Reeve Gill to discuss the special meeting on October 30, 2003 was tabled as the Reeve was absent. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The Peerless Group, invoice from the Katrine Community Centre annual fire alarm inspection. A resolution authorizing payment of this invoice was passed. The clerk will follow up on the quotes required for the repairs to the alarm system with the Katrine Community Centre. Club. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:
Bell Canada $ 105.60 Bell Mobility 66.01 Canadian National Railway October mtc 728.45 Cooperators Insurance Oct & Nov 299.32 Green Shield Nov. & adjustment -251.68 Hydro One October 103.83 G Lane Sales chains for saws 36.86 Les Phinney mileage 640.69 Royal Bank Visa chains & oil 229.19 C. E. Stack Fuels diesel 2,775.18 Superior Propane cylinder rental 51.75 Lou Dennis Automotive parts 139.11 Envirosupply supplies 44.85 Regal Overhead Doors door mtc 299.60 WSIB October 253.69 Payroll October 12,870.96
Advanced Telecommunications additional phones $ 1088.68 Arrow Printing Envelopes & letterhead 223.10 Bell Canada 302.59 Cintas Canada office mats 61.03 Cooperators Insurance Oct & Nov benefits 548.58 Green Shield Nov & adjustment 545.55 Hydro One office, CCC, Street lights, park 287.76 Hynde Paul & Assoc retainer- Sept 540.86 James Mahoney mileage to Oct 30 124.53 Rod Bakelock Oct. council fee 450.00 Almaguin Animal Shelter November 214.00 Bev Moore cleaning 100.00 Municipal World election forms 272.38 Purolator Courier Ltd. 13.30 Royal Bank Visa Municipal World, internet 175.04 21 St. Century Documents Ontario Regs & stats 34.75 Frank Gill Oct Council fee 550.00 Gary McFarlane Oct Council fee 450.00 Grand & Toy supplies 256.89 Joanne Cripps Nov.. Council fee 450.00 Marty Corcoran Nov. Council fee 450.00 Minister of Finance September policing 9,303.00 Terry's Valuemart coffee, cups, etc, election 41.73 Township of Perry CBCO- October 1,092.00 Graham Wilson & Green Brandt et al 2000 election 1,263.15 Graham Wilson & Green Shelley shr rd allow 695.50 Jagger Hims water quality audit 7,895.44 Receiver General October 8,360.09 Township of Ryerson September fire dept 1,562.41 Paul Schaefer mileage 278.25 Muskoka Parry Sound H Unit November 2,847.00
Burk's Falls Home Hdw supplies 22.94 East Parry Sound Special Xmas - donation 100.00 MPAC quarterly billing 9,211.71 Erna Edgar election 375.00 Jean Varcoe election 525.00 Kay Dibben election 125.00 Marie Stitt election 525.00 Marilyn McGregor election 525.00 Michelle Putman election 125.00 Sandra Reece election 525.00 Valerie Ferrante election 125.00 Leanne Crozier election 325.00 Wendy Whitwell election 450.00 Laura Rowley election 700.00 Royal Canadian Legion donation 100.00 WSIB October 176.08 Village of Burk's Falls water bill 50.00 Village of Burk's Falls youth intern -2003 437.52 Sundridge Veterinary Serv euthanize dog 32.10 Payroll October 9,067.53
Bell Canada 91.25 Burk's Falls Home Hdw supplies 41.34 Cooperators Insurance benefits 13.14 Green Shield benefits 197.95 Hydro One 75.45 Leggett Propane propane 21.00 Union Gas gas 51.80 Bonazza Fire Extinquishers annual inspection 56.71 Whitmells sand cover 585.00 Wayne Auto Supply packer parts 536.31 WSIB August 71.15 Payroll October 3,906.73 APPLICATIONS: Re-Zoning Paul & Linda May Smith/ Lawrence Judd application to rezone 4 properties in Concession 9, Part Lot 9. Council reviewed the zoning application and a letter from agent for the applicants Lanny Dennis of Wayne Simpson & Associates. Mr. Dennis also included a hydrogeologic evaluation from Environmental Consultant, Jason Balsdon, of Jagger Hims Limited for the Smith/Judd property. A resolution authorizing the clerk to forward the application and documents to the municipal planner Mr. Robert Miller for comment was passed. BY-LAWS:
Perry regarding a tourist information centre was read a second and third time. REPORTS:
CORRESPONDENCE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Marshall Macklin Monaghan, notification of the selection of the modified alternative 2 as the design the Ministry of Transportation will be proceeding with for the Tower Road connection. Next steps of the design will include geotechnical investigations followed by a public information centre. NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 28, 2003 be adopted as circulated. (Carried) - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the first special meeting held on October 30, 2003, be adopted as circulated. (Carried) - Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the second special meeting held on October 30, 2003, be adopted as circulated. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Road Accounts Voucher # 11-2003 in the amount of $ 18,393.41 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, The Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of invoice # 15039 dated September 4, 2003 from The Peerless Group for the Katrine Community Centre annual fire alarm & emergency lights inspection.(Carried) - Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 11-2003 in the amount of $ 64,000.49 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 Landfill Accounts Voucher # 11-2003 in the amount of $ 5647.83 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried) - Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the clerk to forward the zoning amendment application from Smith /Judd regarding Concession 9, Part Lot 9, to the municipal planner for comment prior to the preparation of a zoning amendment. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 45-2003 be read a second time. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Gary McFarlane That By-law # 45-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 30th day of October, 2003. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation of $ 200.00 to the Women's Own Resource Centre, South River. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation of $ 25.00 to the Berriedale, Chetwynd, and Katrine Community Centre Clubs for hosting the 2003 Candidate Nights. (Carried) - Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the recommendation and request of the fire board and put Armour's share of the $ 10,000 excess revenue ( $ 4,400.00) from the 2003 fire budget into a fire board reserve fund. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:01 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) (e) (f) of the Municipal Act. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 9:15 p.m. (Carried) - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 9:16 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for November 25, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried) |