| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES November 27, 2007 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, and Marty Corcoran, Councillor Hayes was absent; delegates; Ian Smith, Burk’s Falls Lions, guests; Harvey and Steve Mulligan; and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the closed session on November 13, 2007 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the regular meeting on November 13, 2007 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: - None DELEGATIONS: - Ian Smith, Burk’s Falls Lions attended to discuss the written request to place a Lions Friendship Arch on the Township of Armour municipal office property in 2008 in honour of the groups 70 years of service to the community. A resolution in support was passed. Ian will contact the clerk in the spring to determine location and date of placement. Ian thanked council for their support of this project. - Harvey Mulligan attended to discuss the bids for the clearing of snow at the fire hall. After receiving further information and clarification from the Village of Burk’s Falls and John Wilson regarding what was required Harvey attended to amend his bid price. Council reviewed the submissions and a resolution was passed accepting the revised bid from Harvey Mulligan. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT: - 1974 Martin Float: Total of three bids received as follows: - Cushman Stone and Gravel $ 603.00 - Jack Murray $ 500.00 - Watson Wineck $ 300.00 Council accepted the bid submitted by Cushman Stone and Gravel. - 1983 International 466 single Axle Truck: Total of three bids received as follows: - Cushman Stone and Gravel $ 903.00 - Jack Murray $ 550.00 - Watson Wineck $ 4200.00 Council accepted the bid submitted by Watson Wineck. PROPOSAL FOR SUPPLY OF GENERATOR: - Two estimates were provided for the supply and installation of a generator for the municipal office as follows: - Stinson Electrical Inc. $ 16,500.00 - Almaguin Electric Limited $ 24,667.67 Council accepted the estimate provided by Stinson Electric. BY-LAWS: - # 42-2007, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of council and committees was read a first, second and third time. - # 43-2007, being a by-law to prescribe the form, manner and times for the provision of notice was read a first time. - # 44-2007, being a by-law to confirm the proceeding of council was read a first, second and third time. - draft planning fees by-law. Council directed the clerk to bring forward with no changes for the next meeting. - draft accountability and transparency policy, discussed and will be brought forward for the next meeting. REPORTS: - Economic Development - Rod reported. Council authorized advertising for representatives for 2008. - Arena, Nov. 21st - Jerry reported - Library, Nov. 21st - Rod reported - Steering, Nov. 22nd - this meeting was cancelled - POA, Nov. 22nd - Bob reported - Winterfest - Rod & Marty reported CORRESPONDENCE: - Council of the Township of Armour sent a memo to the Village of Burk’s Falls and the Township of Ryerson regarding the Tri Council Meeting date schedule. - The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry is looking for support of their resolution requesting the Provincial Government seek to develop a program that will provide a rebate for the tire disposal, either a new program or an enhancement to the current Stewardship Ontario program. A resolution in support was passed. - The City of Waterloo is looking for support of their resolution that calls on the Federal government to review and confirm the safety and efficacy of all chemical pesticides that have been approved for use in Canada by the federal government or federal agencies. A resolution in support was passed. - Almaguin Palliative Care Team has sent a letter requesting financial support to assist in offsetting the organizations increased costs. A resolution of support was passed. - The Peerless Group has sent an invoice for the replacement of several batteries at the Katrine Community Center. A resolution to approve payment was passed. - OMERS: One Year Later... Report to Municipal Employers on AMO’S Sponsorship Role. - The Township of Machar is looking for support in their resolution that petitions the Province for adequate funding of rural schools and a freeze on closures for schools in the Near North District School Board. A resolution of support was passed. - Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, has sent a letter to introduce himself and his plan for continued development in the northern communities. - Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is looking for financial support to form seven task forces to pursue the major issues of concern to Northeastern Ontario. No support was given. - Council reviewed the staff report about the Commercial Drive Development Invoice # 3602 dated November 15, 2007 and decided that these costs were to be born by the municipality. - Pitch-in Canada is looking for the renewal of the patron application for Operation Clean Sweep. A resolution of support was passed. - Ontario Good Roads Association news release about bridge and infrastructure studies underline the need for sustainable municipal funding. - Ontario Good Roads Association heads up alert regarding hours of service: recommended municipal protocol. This information was provided to the Road Supervisor. - Memo from Cathy Still, Reeve of the Village of Burk’s Falls, regarding the meeting date of December 3rd, 2007 to discuss possible funding for the Burk’s Falls Health Centre. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Draft recycling and waste disposal by-law - this by-law is going to a public meeting on December 5, 2007 NEW BUSINESS: - Township of Ryerson - Fire Board recommendation for snow removal - Simplified risk assessment - more information is required before approval. - List of correspondence received - not on agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed session on November 13, 2007 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on November 13, 2007 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour support in principal locating a Lions Friendship Arch on the municipal township office property in 2008 in support of the 70th year of service to Burk’s Falls and area. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour accept the surplus equipment bid submitted by Cushman Stone and Gravel for the purchase of the 1974 Martin Float in the amount of $ 603.00. This equipment is being sold “as is and where is”. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour accept the surplus equipment bid submitted by Watson Wineck for the purchase of a 1983 International 466 Single Axle Truck, complete with dump box and sander hopper, in the amount of $ 4200.00. This equipment is being sold “as is where is”. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the estimate submitted by Stinson Electrical Inc. in the amount of $ 16,500.00 plus GST for the supply and installation of a back-up generator for the municipal office. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour recommend Harvey Mulligan for snow clearing and removal for the Fire Hall based on the three quotes and memo received. Note that quote from Harvey Mulligan was changed to $44.00 plus GST for clearing and no charge for removal. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 42-2007, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of council and committees and to repeal all former by-laws related thereto. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that By-law # 42-2007, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that By-law # 42-2007, 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, 2007. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 43-2007, being a by-law to prescribe the form, manner and the times for the provision of notice. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 44-2007, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 44-2007, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 44-2007, 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, 2007. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve payment of Armour’s share of the Arena Capital Project in the amount of $ 239,386.28. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, requesting the Provincial government seek to develop a program that will provide rebate for the tire disposal, either a new program or an enhancement to the current Stewardship Ontario program. Carried -Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution of the City of Waterloo regarding the use and sale of cosmetic chemical pesticides and call on both the federal and provincial governments to review and confirm the safety of all chemical pesticides that the federal and provincial governments and agencies thereof have approved for sale and use in the province of Ontario. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Almaguin Palliative Care/Hospice. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of the invoice # 38078 from The Peerless Group for battery replacement at the Katrine Community Centre in the amount of $ 166.57. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution of the Township of Machar, and petition the Province for adequate funding of rural schools and a freeze on closures for schools in the Near North District School Board. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Jerry Brandt, WHEREAS the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) has represented the 110 municipalities in Northeastern Ontario for the past 48 years; and WHEREAS FONOM held a leadership Summit in Timmins in October, 2007 where it was overwhelmingly supported by more than 200 participants as the unified voice of Northeastern Ontario; and WHEREAS as a result of that Summit the Federation of Ontario Municipalities has created the following seven task forces to deal with priorities from the Summit - Natural Resources, Energy, Business, Transportation, Education, Health and Government Services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Armour supports the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities as the Unified Voice of Northeastern Ontario and in its creation of these task forces to focus on these priorities; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the renewal of the Patron fee of Pitch-in Canada in the amount of $ 175.00 for 2008. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour cancel the regular council meeting scheduled for December 25, 2007. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, seconded by Rod Blakelock, that we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:42 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for December 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |