THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

October 9, 2001

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, and Gary McFarlane; delegates Sgt. Bill Ayotte, Burk's Falls OPP Detachment, and Deborah Freemen, Director of Accounting, Outward Bound; guests Ron Russell, Roberta Haviland, Ron West, Gord Isbister, Paul Robinson, Sylvia Robinson, Gloria Wilde, Richard Holloway, Joy Murphy, Earl Haggart and Penny Boyes; staff Les Phinney, CRS,I and Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of the regular meeting on September 25, 2001 were adopted as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

• -Sgt. Bill Ayotte, Burk's Falls OPP Detachment, attended Council for his quarterly visit. He handed out and reviewed for Council the Daily Activity Report and Municipal Statistics Report for the Township of Armour. Reeve Gill commented on the minutes of the Community Policing Committee, included in the agenda, and Sgt. Ayotte replied and stated that the next meeting is October 24^th in Ryerson Township office. Bill informed Council that a Policing survey that was done two years ago will be conducted again this fall or early in the spring. This survey is to obtain the public perception about the local detachment. Sgt. Ayotte discussed the need for Council's to have an Emergency Plan in place in light of what happened in the US. He was informed that a meeting is scheduled for October 29^th. Bill offered to drop off a package to the office that is a generic, fill in the blanks, emergency plan.



• -Deborah Freeman, Outward Bound. Reeve Gill addressed the room by explaining that Deborah Freeman on behalf of Outward Bound was attending Council as a delegation to give a submission regarding the proposed AT & T tower. Council had not seen the submission, however, there were other submissions received that were included in the agenda. These submissions had brought to light, issues that Council was not aware of. Council will make an honest effort to bring these issues to Industry Canada. There will be a debate later in the meeting and Reeve Gill asked Deborah Freeman if she would wait until that point before giving her submission. Ms. Freeman agreed.



• -Les Phinney, CRS,I, re road department. Items discussed were;

- Road Accounts Voucher # 10-2001 in the amount of $ 12,011.94 was approved;

- gravel crushing is about half done

- a letter from R.W. Haviland regarding a beaver dam, was included in the agenda and Ms. Haviland was in attendance at the meeting. The beaver dam, the problem beaver and by-law 8-73 were discussed. Ms. Haviland's letter requested that council enforce By-law 8-73. The Road Superintendent explained that road damage must occur before the by-law could be enforced. Les Phinney is to arrange a meeting with Mrs. Virtue, the owner of the property were the beaver house is, and Reeve Gill will attend the meeting also.

- Councillor Cripps asked if Les would check the driveway proposed by AT & T for sight distance.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

• -A resolution was passed opposing the use of Garlon*4 Herbicide by Hydro One. Information on this herbicide was received by Council at their meeting on September 25^th.



• -A resolution was passed "that the issuance of building permits for accessory use structures will no longer be allowed unless a principal building or structure exists". A staff report regarding this issue was received by Council at their meeting on September 25^th.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -Rogers AT & T proposed tower installation. Five letters were received and reviewed by Council. Deborah Freeman, Director of Accounting, Outward Bound, circulated a submission and Council took time to review it. A general discussion of the following issues took place; archeological; historical; and use of existing towers. A resolution was passed that Council do not support the proposed development and the Clerk instructed to forward all the correspondence to Industry Canada.



• -Issuance of building permit for repairs to marina on Doe Lake. Council reviewed a memo to the municipal lawyer from the Clerk; the lawyer's reply and a faxed memo from MNR. Council discussed the issues and a resolution was passed.



• -Cost sharing. A resolution from the Village of Burk's Falls and a resolution from the Township of Ryerson regarding cost sharing of shared services were received. These resolutions will be discussed later in the meeting.



• -NOHGC Flagship Program. Council reviewed a letter received from MND&M and instructed the Clerk to keep in touch regarding the OSTAR program.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

• -The following road accounts, voucher # 10-2001, in the amount of $ 12,011.94, were approved by resolution:

Bell Mobility cell phone $ 42.23

Leslie Phinney mileage $ 553.63

C.E. Stack Fuels Ltd. Diesel fuel & oil $ 1,543.98

Champion Road Machinery parts $ 365.55

Bell Canada garage phone $ 83.39

Lou Dennis Automotive truck parts $ 247.62

Muskoka Auto Parts parts $ 146.02

Phinney's Auto Service safety inspections Truck 1 & 3 $ 185.40

Gilroy Tire Sales tire repairs $ 238.65

G. Lane Sales parts for chainsaws $ 5.55

Ward Tim-br Mart hand tools $ 51.02

Payroll Sept $ 8,548.90

- The following general accounts, voucher # 10-2001, in the amount of $ 237,864.50 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada office $ 240.90

Almaguin Animal Shelter Oct. $ 206.00

Rod Blakelock Oct. Council fee $ 375.00

Cintas Canada Ltd. Office supplies $ 71.54

Co-operators Insurance benefits $ 493.31

Marty Corcoran Oct. Council fee $ 375.00

Joanne Cripps Oct. Council fee $ 375.00

Frank Gill Oct. Council fee $ 433.33

James Mahoney mileage Sept. $ 207.21

Gary McFarlane Oct. Council fee $ 375.00

Minister of Finance OPP - Aug $ 9,096.00

Bev Moore cleaning Sept. $ 80.00

Nipissing Copier Ltd. Meter charge $ 60.35

Township of Perry CBO - Sept $ 630.00

Receiver General Payroll deductions - Sept. $ 4,810.35

Paul Schaefer mileage - Sept $ 133.76

Hydro One Park $ 57.77

Street light $ 24.37

TML Rd $ 28.79

General Accounts:

Hynde Paul Retainer - Sept $ 632.22

OP review - Sept $ 399.13

John Keizer groundskeeper contract $ 560.00

Three Mile Lake Rd $ 60.00

Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit - Oct. payment $ 2,213.00

Village of Burk's Falls Historical Society $ 500.00

Arena - Aug $ 1,653.48

Green Shield Canada benefits - Oct $ 1,149.16

Russell, Christie, Miller Tax sale question $ 136.16

Almaguin News August advertising $ 349.48

Butterworths Ont. Emp. Update $ 140.34

Canadian Red Cross swim report cards $ 11.88

Conseil Scolaire Catholique 3^rd quarter levy $ 5,282.35

District Social Services 4^th quarter levy $ 46,468.79

Eastholme 3^rd quarter levy $ 7,449.25

Le Conseil Scolaire Du Dist 3^rd quarter levy $ 1,113.25

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic - 3^rd quarter levy $ 8,543.84

Near North Dist School Board - 3^rd quarter levy $116670.12

Town of Parry Sound Land ambulance - Sept & Oct $ 7,991.72

Union Public Library air conditioner $ 560.00

Royal Bank Visa Lottery Licencing guide $ 142.09

AMO conference $ 813.75

Grand & Toy office supplies $ 190.04

Parry Sound Municipal meeting - registration $ 60.00

Purolator Courier Ltd courier charges $ 12.80

Township of Ryerson Fire dept. expenses - Aug $ 773.38

Michael D. Turner 2000 audit $ 7,058.21

Workplace Safety & Insurance Sept $ 216.60

GST & ITC $ 654.19

Payroll Sept $ 7,985.59

• -The following Landfill accounts, voucher # 10-2001, in the amount of $ 6,310.39 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada landfill site phone $ 67.79

Co-operators Insurance benefits - Oct $ 19.47

Green Shield Canada benefits - Oct $ 176.32

Whitmell's sand cover $ 878.64

Thompson Machine Shop baler repair $ 109.84

Boyes Electric repair to cardboard packer $ 191.00

Leggett Propane propane $ 78.52

4 loads landfill $ 100.00

Randy T. Smith equipment maintenance $ 147.00

Union Gas natural gas $ 10.54

Michael D. Turner recycling audit $ 300.00

Landfill audit $ 257.50

Workplace Safety & Ins. Sept $ 52.71

Payroll Sept $ 3,921.06

BY-LAWS: - By-law # 29-2001, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second & third time.

REPORTS:

• -East Parry Sound Community Policing Committee - minutes of meeting on Aug. 22^nd.

• -Property Standards Committee meeting Sept. 25^th. The three appointed members of the Committee were in attendance. A general discussion was held with members of Council, members of the Committee and guests attending the Council meeting participating and expressing their views and opinions. Councillor McFarlane clarified the resolution of August 28^th appointing the members of the Committee by stating that all persons appointed to the Committee have voting privileges.



• -Steering Committee - minutes of meeting on Sept. 27^th.

• -Meeting with Andy Mitchell - Sept. 29^th. The Clerk had received a faxed memorandum of issues discussed and Reeve Frank Gill reported. This meeting was called to discuss issues of concern regarding waterways, recreational use and residential and commercial development. Issues discussed were; process by which local concerns are handled; regulation of Personal Watercraft, Bill S-26; boat noise; boat speed & wake damage; floating cottages; float planes & hangers; water use & quality; and water levels.



• -Parry Sound District Municipal meeting - Oct. 1^st. Reeve Gill and Councillor McFarlane attended. Items of interest discussed and resolutions passed addressing concerns were; Town of Kearney - bears; and OSTAR applications. A resolution was passed supporting the resolution passed at that meeting re the OSTAR program.



• -Tri-R Committee - Oct. 3^rd. Reeve Gill reported and explained to attending ratepayers that there is no market for colored glass at this time so the Committee approved the crushing of the glass and using as cover for the landfill as an experiment. Questions were asked from the audience and answered. Councillor McFarlane explained that the Committee is looking into the process of extending the landfill site.



• -MRWMP - PAC - Oct. 4^th. Councillor Blakelock reported on the open houses that were held; and some of the issues being looked at by the PAC which include the controlling of water levels using existing dams.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• -Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, request to consider a resolution to petition the Ontario Government to provide reliable confirmation of OSTAR funding levels to municipalities related to meeting the new Ontario Drinking Water Regulations. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Honourable Andy Mitchell, M.P., acknowledging and thanking Council for their resolution with regard to the recent tragic events in the United States.



• -Town of Kearney, resolution regarding the graphite mine. A resolution was passed supporting Kearney's resolution to encourage the initiative to re-open the mine.



• -AMO, information on a list of organizations providing aid re: US Terrorist Attack Relief Efforts.



• -OGRA & ROMA, information on the combined conference to be held February 24^th to 27^th, 2002.



• -White Ribbon Campaign, information about the 2001 White Ribbon Campaign. A resolution was passed declaring November 25^th to December 6^th, as "White Ribbon Days".



• -Invitation to Open House on October 16^th at the Burk's Falls, Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library.

• -AMCTO & OMHRA, information on a workshop "Succession Planning in the Municipal Sector. No one is attending.



• -AMO, information on the 2001 Counties, Regions & CMSMs Conference to be held in Huntsville, October 14^th to 17^th. No one is attending.



• -AMCTO, information on a training session, Administering the Vital Statistics & Marriage Acts in Ontario. No one is attending.



• -OGRA, information on a workshop to be held in Mississauga, Oct. 24^th, Identifying the Best Practices of Others and How to Achieve the Same Level of Performance. No one is attending.



• -OGRA/MEA/APWA, Tri Committee symposium to be held Oct. 17^th in Mississauga re e-Public Works Solutions. No one is attending.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• -Council reviewed the Clerk's letter to the Ministry of Transportation regarding the sign layouts recommended for the Highway 520 / Ferguson Road interchange and the Pickerel & Jack Lake Road / Ontario Street interchange and the reply from the Ministry of Transportation.

NEW BUSINESS:

• -Council reviewed an email from Paul Robinson regarding the severance of lots in an approved plan of subdivision and comments from the Planner, Robert Miller. Councillor McFarlane will discuss this issue at the Planning Board and report to Council.



• -Council moved into closed session at 9:55 P.M. and out of closed session at 10:45 P.M. Two resolutions were passed.



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

RESOLUTIONS:

• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 25, 2001 be adopted as circulated (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Road Accounts Voucher # 10-2001 in the amount of $ 12,011.94 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour oppose the use of the herbicide known as Garlon *4, within the Township of Armour, by Hydro One during the scheduled brushing program and that it not be used anywhere in the Township. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the staff report dated September 25, 2001, submitted by Paul Schaefer, CBCO, and will no longer allow the issuance of building permits for accessory use structures, unless a principal building or structure exists. (Carried)

• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Township of Armour, after reviewing written concerns from ratepayers effected by the proposed new Rogers AT & T communication tower to be located on Lot 14, Concession 8, do not support this proposed development, and urge Industry Canada to deny this proposal. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the issuance of a repair permit on Pt. lot 7, concession 2, Bayview Rest Marina, subject to some form of legal tenure to the property being obtained. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 10-2001 in the amount of $ 237,864.50 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 10-2001 in the amount of $ 6,310.39 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 29-2001, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 29-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 29-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 9^th day of October, 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association and request the Province of Ontario to respond to the municipalities regarding their applications to round one of OSTAR, and provide the criteria used when assessing the applications. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, to petition the Ontario Government to provide reliable confirmation of OSTAR funding levels to all municipalities related to meeting the new Ontario Drinking Water Regulations. (Carried)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Town of Kearney, which encourages the initiative to re-open the Kearney graphite mine. (Carried)

• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare November 25 to December 6^th, 2001 as "White Ribbon Days", and call for the end of violence against women. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:55 P.M. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 55 (5) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we move out of the closed session at 10:45 P.M. (Carried)
  

• -Moved by Frank Gill, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the Reeve to seek legal advise from Graham Wilson and Green on the cost sharing agreement with Armour, Ryerson and Burk's Falls. (Carried)



• -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour after great lengths and insistence of Burk's Falls and Ryerson for a formula based on weighted assessment they now do by a motion of these respective Councils deem a % not in keeping with this formula therefore be it resolved that the Council of Armour disagree and do not respect their decision and the existing agreement stays the same. (Carried)

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That we do now adjourn at 10:50 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 23^rd, 2001, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)