THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

November 25, 2003

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, Gary McFarlane; Reeve elect Richard Thomas, Councillor elect Bob MacPhail Delegates Marie Stitt, Katrine Community Centre Club; guests Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson and Jack Murray; staff Wendy Whitwell, Acting Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The minutes of the regular meeting on October 28, 2003 were approved by resolution as circulated.

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

Marie Stitt, Katrine Community Centre Club
Marie attended to request Council declare the Katrine Winter Karnival a community festival and requested permission to close Brown's Drive on Saturday, January 31st for festival events. Resolutions for these items were passed. Marie presented three quotes for new flooring. There is considerable price variance in quotes and some do not indicate what type of flooring is being quoted on. Marie will look into this. No quotes have been received to date for the work needed on the security system. A representative from the community centre club will be addressing Council in the New Year with a budget and requesting financial assistance. Marie was thanked for attending.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Jagger Hims Consultants - final report on the baseline water quality assessment was reviewed as well as an evaluation proposal for recommendations as a result of the study.

This information will be brought forward for the new Council.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 49-2003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time.

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REPORTS:

  • -Arena, November 19th. Verbal report given by Joanne & Frank.
  • -Library, November 19th. Rob gave a verbal report.
  • -By-law Enforcement Officer report - October 31, 2003 was reviewed.
  • -Progress report, November 20 - was reviewed.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Corporation of the Town of Minto, request for support of a resolution requesting an increase in the allocated compensation for Nurse Practitioners from $ 110,000 to $ 150,000 per year to cover operating costs in assisting under serviced medical areas. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -AMO, For Your Information, Government has released the long awaited nuisance bear report. This alert will be forwarded to the Tri R Committee.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Provincial Offences Act Operations - Release from Steven Gilchrist, Manager.

Notification of the Ministry of the Attorney General conducting an audit of the POA operation due to the backlog of ticket processing. The purpose of the audit will be to determine the accuracy/accountability of information being processed and to make recommendations for improvements to operations.

Frank will be attending a POA meeting on Thursday, November 27th.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Election expense reports for the 2000 and 2003 elections were reviewed.


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  • -Resolution submitted by Councillor Cripps regarding a landfill amnesty day was discussed and a resolution passed. This will be forwarded to the Tri R Committee
  • -Resolution authorizing the payment of Christmas bonuses for staff was passed.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 12, 2003 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the Katrine Winter Karnival scheduled for January 30th to February 1st, 2004 as a community festival and appoint Jack Murray to look after the best interests of the municipality for this event. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, The Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the closing of Brown's Drive on Saturday, January 31st in order to hold events for the Katrine Winter Karnival. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 49-2003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 49-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 49-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of November, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Minto, and request the Ontario Minister of Health increase the allocated compensation for Nurse Practitioners from $110,000. to $150,000 per year to cover their operating costs in assisting Ontario's under serviced medical areas. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Whereas to afford Armour citizens the privilege of "free" deposits of refuse collected over the year,

Whereas at least one amnesty day free of all tolls and charges may alleviate the unlawful dumping of such articles along Armour road sides,

Whereas an amnesty of hazardous chemicals be precluded, and must be deposited at the proper licensed site,

Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby request an amnesty day at least once a year at the local landfill site. Recorded vote - For, Cripps, Blakelock, Corcoran, McFarlane, Gill (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a Christmas Bonus for 7 full time staff @ $ 100.00, 1 part time staff, 1 library rep, 1 cleaning staff, 1 CBCO, 1 BEO, 1Community Policing Volunteer @ $ 50.00.(Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for December 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)