| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES November 14, 2006 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Marty Corcoran; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Bob MacPhail and Richard Holloway; guests, Peter Costey; staff, Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor, and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on October 24, 2006 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues: - Pevensey and Ferguson bridge projects were discussed and a site meeting scheduled. - Glenn was authorized to purchase a digital camera - work on Leggett's Road and problem left by Hydro pole work in the area - parking issues - status of the new truck - approval to attend a risk management workshop November 21st - road accounts voucher # 11-2006, approved by resolution - Peter Costey, Lot 6 Concession 14 attended to discuss the possibility of a zoning amendment to allow for gravel extraction on his property. Peter advised council MTO has tested his gravel. He would like to remove a gravel knoll approximately 20 acres in size. Peter was given a copy of the by-law regulating quarries and pits and will prepare a site plan to accompany the zoning amendment application. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:- Subdivision S-002/06 (2064770 Ontario Inc. & 206478 Ontario Inc.) Council reviewed and discussed the planning report dated October 23, 2006 by Robert Miller, Municipal Planner. A resolution approving the subdivision with conditions was passed. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - Road accounts voucher # 11-2006, in the amount of $ 89,729.05 was approved for payment by resolution. - Bridge accounts voucher # 11-2006, in the amount of $ 233,655.76 was approved for payment by resolution. - General accounts voucher # 11-2006, in the amount of $ 106,140.47 was approved for payment by resolution. - Landfill accounts voucher # 11-2006, in the amount of $ 14,438.20 was approved for payment by resolution. APPLICATIONS: LOTTERY- RAFFLE - Magnetawan Ridge Runners application for a draw to be held April 20, 2006 was approved by resolution, licence fee $ 5.00 REPORTS: - Steering Committee, October 26th, Marty and Jerry reported. - Tri R, November 1st, Bob & Marty reported - Fire, November 9th, Rod & Marty reported - Mosey and Mosey, benefit renewal and market report - POA, 3rd quarter 2006 report - POA, 2007 draft budget - Building report - September CORRESPONDENCE: - Ministry of Transportation, regarding the required bridge inspections. - North Bay and Blue Sky Region Habitat for Humanity, update and offer to attend a future council meeting. - North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority, invitation to attend the Dorothy Walford Memorial Award and the Ward Smith Environmental Youth Award presentation to be held on Thursday, November 30th, at 7:00 p.m. at Churchill's Restaurant. Recognition for outstanding environmental contributions in the Nipissing Parry Sound Area will be given in honour of the late Richard Thomas as well as Sydney Kidd and Hannah Campbell. - Telizon, request for information to provide quote for telephone service. A resolution authorizing the clerk to provide the required information was passed. - Canada Post, information and request for support of a resolution. A resolution in support was passed. - Ministry of the Environment, information regarding funding through the Source Protection Technical Studies Grant Program. - AMO, announcement regarding public review of the customer service standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. - AMO, communications regarding the Government announcement of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act development committee. - OGRA, call for nominations for the Board of Directors. - AMCTO Express, Legislative Update, October 23, 2006. - AMO Communications, Standing Committee review of Bill 130. - AMO Communications, review of standards for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. - Minister of Finance, update regarding the Government of Ontario's position regarding federal/provincial fiscal imbalance. - County of Prince Edward, requesting support of a resolution regarding freezing property assessment. A resolution in support was passed. - Township of Chisholm, requesting support of a resolution regarding property assessment. A resolution in support was passed. - AMO, notification regarding the best practices for blue box programs in Ontario. - O.P.P. Detachment Commander, Bill Ayotte, letter of thank you to councils for cooperation during this term of council and best wishes and continued success in the new year. - MPAC, information regarding recent court decision regarding assessability of seasonal trailers. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Robert Miller, request for an official plan working session. This will be scheduled early in 2007. - Ministry of Transportation - copy of correspondence to the Ministry dated October 16th and their reply dated November 3, 2006. The clerk was instructed to reply. - P.C.I Office Interiors, layout and quote for a modification to an existing work station. Staff are working with P.C.I. to finalize an improved layout. NEW BUSINESS: - Submission by Jill Latendre regarding economic development. The clerk was instructed to forward a reply. - Christmas bonus for staff was discussed and a resolution passed. - Suggested office hours for the holiday season was discussed and a resolution passed authorizing the closing of the office from December 22, 2006 to January 1, 2007 inclusive. - A resolution was passed to cancel the second meeting in December scheduled for December 26th. - List of correspondence received, not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of October 24, 2006 meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Glenn Middlebrook and Allan Miller to attend the Risk and Roads Workshop scheduled for November 21, 2006 in Alliston. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Road Accounts Voucher # 11-2006 in the amount of $ 89,729.05 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 Richard Holloway, Whereas the Council of the Township of Armour have reviewed the planning report submitted by Robert Miller regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision by Martin Heikoop (2064768 Ontario Inc.) and Dick Hodge (2064770 Ontario Inc.); - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, Whereas studies have been submitted and reviewed by council, to justify the proposed development; Whereas the proposed development complies with the Armour Township Official Plan and comprehensive Zoning By-Law; The Council of the Township of Armour hereby recommend the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board give draft plan approval to application # S-002/06 subject to the following conditions: - that development agreements as per Section 51(25) of the Planning Act be entered into including a subdivision agreement which incorporates the recommendations in the detailed reports by Michalski Nielsen and Gartner Lee be registered on title; - a site plan agreement for each new lot under Section 41 of the Planning Act be entered into; - that Block 9 as indicated on the draft plan dated September 26, 2006 be transferred to the municipality for road purposes; - that 5% cash in lieu of parkland be paid to the municipality. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That General Accounts Voucher # 11-2006 in the amount of $ 106,140.47 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 Bridge Accounts Voucher # 11-2006 in the amount of $ 233,655.76 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 11-2006 in the amount of $ 14,438.20 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a raffle lottery licence to the Magnetawan Ridge Runners for a 50/50 draw to be held on April 20, 2006. Total of prizes not to exceed $ 1000.00. Licence fee of $ 5.00. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the clerk to sign the "Letter of Agency" for Telizon Inc. which will provide Telizon the required information to provide a quote for telephone services. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, Whereas Canada Post is a Crown Corporation that is mandated by law to provide basic customary postal service while operation on a fiscally self-sustaining basis. Whereas Crown corporations like Canada Post have both public and commercial activities, but are distinct from commercial enterprises in that they are designed to serve the public interest, not maximize profit. Whereas the federal government has asked Canada Post to act like a commercial enterprise that generates commercial profits and dividends. Whereas Canada Post has responded by stating that it is a commercial enterprise with a business mandate that it must focus on its major customers. Whereas millions of dollars that people pay in postage are now directed toward providing Canada Post with commercial profits ($ 199 million in 2005) and federal government with lucrative dividends ($ 59 million in 2005) instead of being used to improve public postal service. Whereas the goal of commercial profits and dividends is at odds with the corporation's legislative mandate to provide public postal service and its public objective, as a Crown corporation, to serve the public interest. Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of Armour write to Lawrence Cannon, the Minister Responsible for Canada Post and request that the federal government: - change the financial and policy framework it uses to set targets for Canada Post so that the corporation does not have to provide commercial profits and dividends. - instruct Canada Post to act like a public service, not a commercial enterprise, by using more of its profits on public postal services, including maintaining and expanding home mail delivery in rural and urban areas. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the County of Prince Edward and notify the Minister of Finance that it will freeze payments to MPAC at the 2006 rate until it is determined that MPAC has implemented changes that will result in an improved and strong, functioning system that is fair to all Ontarians. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Chisholm and the position of the Town of Niagara-on-the Lake regarding property assessment in Ontario and lobby the Province of Ontario to freeze the base assessment for Ontario municipalities at 2005 level. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the modification of the computer work station in the front office to accommodate a second computer station. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the following Christmas bonus: staff $ 100.00 ; by-law enforcement officer, cleaning staff, property standards representatives, and library representatives $ 50.00. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the closing of the municipal office from Friday December 22nd, 2006 to Monday, January 1, 2007 inclusive to allow staff to enjoy family time during the holiday season. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby cancel the regular council meeting scheduled for December 26, 2006. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That we do now adjourn at 9:37 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for November 28, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |