THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

October 9, 2007

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Pat Hayes; delegate, Linda Maurer, Burk's Falls & District Historical Society; Mike DaSilva, Pickerel Lake Lodge, staff, guests, Wendy Swift, Steve Strom, and staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor, Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting on September 25, 2007 were approved as circulated.

- Pat Hayes declared a pecuniary interest on item # 29, First Aid Training.

- Linda Maurer, Burk's Falls & District Historical Society. Linda updated council on the activity at the museum this summer and requested support for an application to the Trillium Fund for improvements to the building. A resolution of support was passed.

- Mike DaSilva, Pickerel Lake Lodge introduced himself to council and would like to have an hour of councils time at a subsequent meeting to discuss their plans for Pickerel Lake Lodge. Reeve MacPhail explained the pre-consultation process and when council will get involved. A pre-consultation meeting will be scheduled in the future with representatives from Pickerel Lake Lodge the municipal planner and the clerk.

- Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues:

- staff report - road equipment

- staff report - requesting site meeting at municipal garage

- information regarding the repair to truck # 6. The clerk received

authorization to pay

- four wheelers ripping up intersections

- roads in the north end need grading

- discussion regarding the proposal to purchase brushing machine, no final decision made by council

- road accounts were reviewed and approved for payment.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

- road accounts voucher # 10-2007 in the amount of $ 22,330.66 was approved for payment by resolution.

- general accounts voucher # 10-2007 in the amount of $ 278,627.70 was approved for payment by resolution.

- landfill accounts voucher # 10-2007 in the amount of $ 9,553.12 was approved for payment by resolution.

REPORTS:

- Steering Committee, September 27, Jerry reported

- Tri R, October 3^rd , Pat and Bob reported. Council reviewed minutes, budget comparison and staff report from administrator regarding the proposed waste management by-law

- District Municipal Association, October 1 - Jerry and Bob reported

- Economic Development, Rod requested a resolution in support of the committee completing a strategic master plan. A resolution was passed.

- Planning Board, October 8^th, Bob reported.

- Building reports for August and September

CORRESPONDENCE:

- Township of Burpee and Mills requesting support of a resolution to lobby the provincial government to directly refund to the municipalities the tax relief granted to farmland, managed forest and conservation lands. A resolution in support was passed.

- Township of Wellington North requesting support of a resolution regarding sampling requirements included in O Reg 170/03 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. A resolution in support was passed.

- AMCTO and MFOA Training schedule for PSAB, accounting for tangible capital assets. A resolution authorizing the registration of Leanne Crozier and Wendy Whitwell was passed.

- AMO Member Communications, AMO's 2006 funding annual expenditure report.

- Ministry of Natural Resources, Aggregate extraction zoning issues.

- WSIB, introduction of the Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter.

- Ontario Good Roads Association, information from nomination committee.

- 16^th Annual Burk's Falls Christmas Parade request for donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

- Katrine Community Centre request for a resolution regarding the upcoming country jamborees. A resolution in support was passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

- Commercial Drive Development, Paul Hurley, Greer Galloway, comments regarding tender for stripping, stockpiling, site grading, storm water pond.

- Greer Galloway Group, invoices for balance owing for construction supervision and project management, Ferguson Bridge. Council authorized payment.

- Doe Lake/Magnetawan River benchmark indicators, staff report. The clerk will get further information/clarification.

- Blue Sky GIS Project, information

NEW BUSINESS:

- resolution to host the Parry Sound District Municipal Association meeting, May 5, 2008.

- staff report, AMCTO Zone workshop, October 24 - 25^th, 2007. Resolution passed authorizing the registration of staff.

- staff report, MPAC Municipal Connect training, October 30^th, training was approved.

- staff report, First Aid Training. Councillor Hayes declared pecuniary interest. Council approved training for office and roads department as required, a resolution authorizing the closing of the municipal office to facilitate this training was passed.

- List of correspondence received - not on agenda.

- Closed session

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on September 25, 2007 as circulated. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support in principle, the application by the Burk's Falls & District Historical Society to the Trillium Foundation for improvements to the museum. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That Road Accounts Voucher # 10-2007 in the amount of $ 22,330.66 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 10-2007 in the amount of $ 278,627.70 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 10-2007 in the amount of $ 9,553.12 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the Economic Development Committee proposal to move forward with a strategic master plan and have no objection to the 2007 budget to be utilized for this purpose. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Burpee and Mills and lobby the provincial government to directly refund to the municipalities the 75% tax relief granted to farmland, managed forest and conservation land tax and further if the province refuses to refund these monies to the municipalities that they be permitted to tax these classes at a full 100%. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of Wellington North regarding sampling requirement included in O Reg 170/03 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Leanne Crozier and Wendy Whitwell to attend the upcoming PSAB training and agree to cover out of pocket expenses for same. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the 2007 Burk's Falls Santa Claus Parade. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour declare the Country Jamborees to be held at the Katrine Community Centre on October 13, November 10 and December 8, 2007 to be community festivals and appoint Earl Haggart to look after the best interests of the municipality for these events. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree to co-host with the Village of Burk's Falls and the Township of Ryerson, the spring meeting of the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association to be held May 5, 2008 at the Burk's Falls Memorial Arena Community Centre. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Wendy Whitwell, Karen Fraser and Nancy Austin to attend the AMCTO Zone 7 Fall Workshop, as outlined in the staff report, and agree to pay out of pocket expenses for same. Carried

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded By Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the closing of the Armour Township municipal office for the following dates to facilitate required upgrading and training: October 25, October 30^th, morning only; and November 29^th. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the firm of Russell Christie to commence litigation for the removal of the illegal residential building from Pickerel Lake Lodge property. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 10:11 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 10:59 p.m. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 11p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 23, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried