MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

NOVEMBER 27, 2001

The regular meeting of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, November 27th at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps and Gary McFarlane; delegates Marie Stitt & Earlene McCowan for the Katrine Community Centre Club, and Lloyd Bristow ; guest Phyllis Leggett; and staff Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of the special meeting on November 14, 2001 and the minutes of the regular meeting on November 13, 2001 were adopted as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Marie Stitt & Earlene McCowan, Katrine Community Centre Club, attended Council to discuss the insurance payment due to the Township and request a resolution to designate the Katrine Winter Karnival as a festival. Marie & Earlene explained to Council that the Club did not have the funds to pay for the alcohol insurance policy. The Council waived the payment for the 2001 policy and will review the 2002 policy at the time of renewal. Information was given on the PAL Insurance and Marie will get information on it for Council. A resolution was passed approving the Community festival at the Katrine Community Centre, February 1st to 3rd and a resolution appointing Jack Murray & May Fisher to represent the best interest of the municipality.

  • -Lloyd Bristow, owner of Lot 39, Plan M-101, attended Council to discuss his minor variance and a surveyed plot plan received from E.J.Williams Surveying Ltd. The plot plan indicates that he did not meet his minor variance by 3 feet. It appeared that the plot plan was done using the present water's edge and not the original high water mark as stated in the zoning by-law. A resolution was passed that a new plot plan be submitted using the original high water mark and Mr. Bristow was given permission to continue with his construction.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -There was a discussion on the special meeting of November 14th in regard to the Official Plan review. The Clerk will prepare a resolution for the next meeting.
  • -A resolution was passed extending the lease to Bowes & Cocks to September 30, 2002.

  • -A resolution was passed approving Christmas bonuses.


  • -A discussion ensued, initiated by Rod Blakelock, regarding the passing of a resolution at the meeting on November 13th that he and Marty Corcoran objected to. Rod wished to make it clear that their objection was not to the content of the resolution but was because no time was given for research and they did not have due time for consideration of the financial impact.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 32-2001, being the "culvert" by-law was read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto.


  • -# 34-2001, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs for the use of Municipal Road allowances was read a first & second time. The Clerk will add a section to the by-law before third reading.

REPORTS:

  • -POA - Nov. 15th - Frank reported that the meeting had been canceled, without notice. However, as he was in Parry Sound, he went to the municipal office and talked with the CAO of the committee as he was looking for some answers for the Armour Clerk and Strong's Reeve.


  • -Amalgamation - Nov. 19th - Gary reported that the Committee decided to proceed by each Council reviewing the prompt sheets for their evaluation and completion, to be submitted to the Steering Committee by January 15, 2002. The minutes of the meeting and prompt sheets will be included in the agenda package for the next meeting.


  • -Almaguin 2000 - Nov. 20th - Marty reported that Almaguin 2000 will be amalgamating with AHIC.


  • -Arena - Nov. 21st - Joanne reported on different items on the agenda.


  • -Library - Nov. 21st - Rod reported on a minor problem with the genealogy club.


  • -Steering Committee - Nov. 22nd - Rod & Marty reported that Mike Nychuck gave the same presentation he had given at the Council meeting on November 13th .


  • -Fire Department - Nov. 26th - Council had a general discussion on the meeting of Nov. 26th, the upcoming Tri - Council meeting on Dec. 3rd, and Council's position on percentages to be paid on the purchase of a fire truck and cost sharing percentages.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Ministry of Natural Resources, advising that the 2002 rates for the Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement will remain the same as in 2001.


  • -Burk's Falls & District Historical Society, Newsletter # 3, Winter 2001.


  • -Ministry of Northern Development & Mines, News Release, New Program to Boost Northern Economies.


  • -Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, information regarding the 2002 Community Reinvestment Fund.


  • -Minister of Correctional Services, advising that the transfer of Parry Sound Jail inmates to the Central North Correctional Centre is planned to be completed within the next week.


  • -Ministry of Natural Resources, information on a Municipal Planning Workshop to discuss Natural Resource Issues to be held in 2002. The Clerk will reply.


  • -David Matson, information on forum taking place in the Town of Kearney hosted by the Proudfoot Township Property Owners Association and the Himbury Lake Cottagers Association Inc. regarding the reopening of the Graphite Mine in the Town of Kearney.


  • -Carol Johnson-Comer, information on the Christmas dinner in 2000 and a request for a donation for the 2001 dinner. A resolution was passed to donate $ 30.00.


  • -Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, request to support a resolution to petition the Federal & Provincial governments to return our former health care system within the Province of Ontario. A resolution of support was passed.

  • -Municipality of Whitestone, asking if Armour will be providing input to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing regarding the New Smart Growth Management Councils. The Clerk will prepare a submission to be reviewed by Councillor McFarlane.

  • -Town of Caledon Council, requesting support for a resolution providing comments in response to the Provincial Consultation on Smart Growth Management Councils. No support was given.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Industry Canada, informing Council that Rogers AT&T have not submitted a request for a cellular station in Armour Township.


  • -Graham, Wilson & Green, reporting on the costs motion that was held by teleconference on Friday, November 9th.


  • -Letter from Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Ltd, municipal insurers regarding the legal expense claim for Municipal Elections Act application.


  • -Invoice from WeirFoulds for opinion on Conflict of Interest. A resolution was passed to pay the invoice and the Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the insurance company. Councillor Cripps informed Council that she had received an email from WeirFoulds that day which was a copy of a letter sent to the insurance and she read it to Council. A copy was given to the Clerk.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -A resolution was passed authorizing a payment to each of the Counselors in Training for the Summer Rec. Program.


  • -Minutes of Settlement on roll # 1-350-10 was reviewed.

  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the special meeting on November 14, 2001 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 13, 2001 be adopted as circulated (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve of and have no objections to a Community festival being held at the Katrine Community Centre on February 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2002. The Council recognize the municipal significance of this community festival event. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the plot plan survey for Lot 39, M-101, prepared by E.J.Williams subject to the original high water mark being identified for setback purposes and that a new plot plan be submitted by the owner. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby appoint Jack Murray & May Fisher to represent the best interest of the Township of Armour with regard to the Winter Karnival on February 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby extend the lease to Bowes & Cocks Limited for a final ten months, December 1, 2001 to September 30, 2002, at the same rate of $ 1,350.00 per month. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a Christmas bonus in the amount of $ 100.00 for 7 regular employees, $ 50.00 for 1 library rep, $ 50.00 for 1 cleaning staff and $ 50.00 for the CBO & BEO. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 32-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of November, 2001. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 34-2001, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs for the use of Municipal Road Allowances. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 34-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby donate $ 30.00 to Carol Johnson-Comer for the 2001 Christmas Dinner. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of theTownship of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen to petition the Federal & Provincial governments to return our former health care system within the Province of Ontario. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of the invoice from WeirFoulds in the amount of $ 1,727.42. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of $ 100.00 each to Chris Rand and Stephen Krbavcic, Counselors in Training, Summer Rec. Program. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 11:25 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for December 11th, 2001, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)