THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

November 28, 2006

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, November 28^th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.. Those in attendance were Reeve, Marty Corcoran, Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Bob MacPhail, and Jerry Brandt. Councillor Holloway was absent; guest, Les Phinney and staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

A motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of November 14, 2006, as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None.

DELEGATIONS:

• -Les Phinney requested to speak to council, although not on the agenda, to discuss the trapping of beaver in the municipality. Les wishes to renew his rights to trap beaver on municipal road allowances. Les presented no written request, but provided proof of membership with the Ontario Fur Managers Federation which included liability insurance coverage. Les will not charge to trap the beavers on road allowances. Les is aware that road staff have taken the trapping course and are now licenced to trap also. Council wish to discuss this with the road supervisor and will advise Les of their decision.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING

- Near North District School Board letter dated November 16, 2006 updating council on the status of the pursuit of a new Almaguin Highlands Secondary School.

BY-LAWS:

• -By-law # 47-2006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

- Arena, November 15^th, Jerry reported.

- Library, November 15^th, Rod reported.

- EMO, November 21^st, the clerk reported.

- Tri Council, November 22^nd, most of council attended this meeting.

- Steering, November 23^rd, meeting was cancelled

- Budget report - to October 31, 2006 was reviewed by council

- Economic Development - Bob reported

- Marty reported on calls he has received from property owners on Ferguson Road who claim they have suffered damage from blasting for Highway 11. Marty was advised the property owners need to address their concerns to MTO and may wish to copy the Township.

CORRESPONDENCE:

- AMO Alert, regarding Provincial - Municipal fiscal and service delivery review.

- AMO Alert, submission to standing committee on Bill 151.

- City of Niagara Falls Canada requesting support of a resolution endorsing Bill 111, Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act. A resolution in support was passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

- Greer Galloway Group - Progress Payment Certificate # 2 - Ferguson and Pevensey Bridges. Payment was authorized by resolution.

- Ministry of Transportation, correspondence dated November 16, 2006. Comments received by Bob Miller. The clerk was instructed to request a meeting with The Ministry of Transportation to address outstanding concerns.

- Commercial Drive Development - revised servicing report and a copy of traffic study have been forwarded to Bob Galloway and Robert Miller for review and comment.

- Verbal request from Bruce Campbell, Councillor Village of Burk's Falls to schedule a meeting in December to discuss water agreement. Dates were discussed and the clerk will advise Burk's Falls.

- P.C.I. Office Interiors, revised layout and quote were reviewed and the clerk was authorized to proceed with the order as quoted.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Ministry of Natural Resources - Designation of Private lands under the Aggregate Resources Act. Comments received from Bob Miller.

- Municipal Insurance Services Limited, 2007 renewal and information on optional insurance coverage available. A resolution authorizing the renewal was passed.

- Staff report regarding committee appointments was reviewed and the clerk was instructed to advertise for public appointments.

- List of Correspondence Received and not on the agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of November 14, 2006 meeting be approved as circulated. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 47-2006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 47-2006, be read a second time. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That by-law # 47-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 28^th day of November, 2006. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Niagara Falls and lobby the Provincial Government to review the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act to ensure that firefighters and their families receive fair and timely compensation for illness or disease that is attributable to their work as firefighters. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of progress certificate # 2 - Ferguson Bridge Contract No. 04-1-3778 in the amount of $ 57,645.92. Carried

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of progress certificate # 2 - Pevensey Bridge Contract No. 05-1-3803 in the amount of $ 56,026.52. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the renewal of the municipal insurance with Municipal Insurance Services Limited for 2007 at a cost of $ 40,865.00 plus tax. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 10:23 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for December 12, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried