THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

October 12, 2004

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Kathy Parker, Micro Business Centre, Jamie Oppenheimer and Shawna Taylor, Gary and Jo-Ann Adolph; guests; Colin Bunge, Dave Wolfenden, Linda May and Paul Smith, Alexander Bunge, Robert Linscott, David Pool, Jennifer Scharf, Karen Kowalchuk, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson, staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I, and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting September 28, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None.

DELEGATIONS:

Kathy Parker, Micro Business Centre, South River, gave a presentation highlighting what the centre does, who their clients are and the positive impacts attributed to the centre. A total of forty-four new businesses have started up in the Almaguin Highlands area and utilized the services of the centre. Kathy presented a final report from the "Prosper from the Pavement" workshop and left with Council brochures highlighting the programs and services offered by the Micro Business Centre. Kathy asked Council to consider offering annual support to the centre as they receive operating funds from grants only, as well as two municipalities.

Council thanked Kathy for the presentation, and will consider the donation request.

Shawna Taylor and Jamie Oppenheimer, Concession 4, Part Lot 5, attended to request Council consider closing and selling a portion of the road allowance between Lots 5 & 6 to facilitate a new septic system and addition to their cottage. Council reviewed documentation and a drawing indicating the property and proposed location for the addition and documentation from the abutting land owner to the west, who is also requesting to purchase the road allowance. A resolution was passed agreeing in principal to the road closing.

Gary Adolph, attended to discuss with Council his concerns regarding Outward Bound offering dog sledding from their location in Chetwynd. Gary's property is located at 1009 Chetwynd Road and he has issues relating to noise, environmental concerns regarding dog waste, well water contamination, potential contamination of Kernick Lake and reduced property values. Colin Bunge from Outward Bound provided information on the positive impacts for the Township, concerns and remedial actions, dog contamination and waste, noise, veterinary care and dog training and programs. The clerk advised Council that kennels are a permitted use in this zone, and a kennel licence has been issued to Outward Bound.

The Reeve thanked Mr. Adolph for bringing his concerns forward and they will be considered by Council.

Les Phinney, CRS-I, attended to discuss the following road issues:

  • -bridge report from Greer Galloway circulated at the previous meeting.
  • -Bell Canada insurance claim, a resolution authorizing payment was passed
  • -letter submitted by property owner on South Horn Lake Road who has a concern with speed limit and signage. Council was advised that reduced speeds on this road are covered by a by-law and Les has recently signed the road accordingly.
  • -road accounts voucher # 10-2004 were approved for payment by resolution

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING

  • -Katrine Community Centre Club, request for a resolution in support of an application for Trillium funding for community centre improvements. A resolution supporting the application was passed.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Smith/Judd rezoning application for Concession 9, Part lot 9.

Council reviewed the following documents relating to this application:

- copy of letter from Wayne Simpson and application

- Jagger Hims letter dated October 8, 2003

- comments from municipal planner December 2/03 and January 19/04

- copy of well test results

- MOE Guideline D-2, Compatibility between sewage treatment and sensitive land uses.

- Armour Township zoning by-law # 27-95 - Section 5.13 - Holding zones

- Armour Township official plan Section 11.5 - (i) and (iv) policies for development in the area of waste disposal sites and sewage lagoons.

Council reviewed the information and discussed if the well test results provided were sufficient. The clerk requested Council review the MOE guidelines D-2 to determine if the information provided by the applicant is sufficient to meet these guidelines. The Smith's were asked to provide three consecutive water test results as required to determine stability of the water supply.

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS:

  • -general accounts voucher # 10-2004, in the amount of $ 224,912.46 was approved for payment.
  • -road accounts voucher # 10-2004, in the amount of $ 112,883.85 was approved for payment.
  • -landfill accounts voucher # 10-2004, in the amount of $ 10,836.46 was approved for payment.

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BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 33-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Parry Sound District Municipal Association Meeting, October 4th, Marty, Jerry and Richard gave a verbal report.

  • -Tri R Committee, October 6th, Bob and Richard gave a verbal report.
  • -Planning Board, October 11th, Richard gave a verbal report.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Municipality of Trent Hills, request for support of a resolution to request the government of the Province of Ontario hold a conference inviting all stakeholders, for the purpose of creating a fair and balanced property assessment system. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Ian Smith, Santa Claus Parade Committee, request for support for the 13th annual parade to be held Saturday, December 4th, 2004. A resolution authorizing a donation of $ 100.00 was passed.


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  • -Copy of a thank you letter from Harley and Elizabeth Gray, 98 Doe Lake Peninsula, to the Burk's Falls & District Fire Department for their quick response to a recent bush fire in the area.


  • -Stan Darling Insurance Inc, copy of correspondence advising the Burk's Falls and District Fire Department that Stan Darling Insurance and Pilot Insurance will provide 100% funding for the smoke alarm program.


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  • -McKinnon Prospecting, Timmins, requesting support to urge the Province not to proceed with a proposal to replace ground staking with map staking as this will greatly affect the economic contribution made by prospectors, staker, geologists and diamond drilling crews in Northern Ontario. A resolution was passed.

  • -Invitation to attend the Almaguin Highlands Business Excellence Awards presented by the Micro Business Centre on Tuesday, October 26th, 7:00 p.m. at Ten Gables Golf Inn. No one will be attending.


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  • -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, open letter to stakeholders outlining the accomplishments of the Ontario government in this first year of this term of office.


  • -POA, minutes of the September 16th meeting, copy of the "Memorandum of Understanding and "Local Side Agreement".

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation, request for contribution for Blue Sky Operating Fund, based on a per capital calculation. No support was given.


  • -Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, comments on proposed new parks and conservation reserve legislation, and a copy of letter from Blue Sky regarding same.


  • -Green Shield, notification of options available regarding the OHIP de-listed services. A resolution was passed.


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  • -Thank you card from Near North Crime Stoppers for donation.


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

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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the September 28, 2004 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby agree in principal, to the closing of the road allowance, Concession 4, between Lots 5 & 6 to the abutting land owners, Taylor and Misler, subject to the applicants completing the necessary procedure and upon payment for same. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment to Bell Canada, Notice of Claim, # C47636 in the amount of $ 528.75. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That Road Accounts Voucher # 10-2004 in the amount of $ 112,883.85 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Katrine Community Centre Club in their application for a Trillium Grant, for the necessary improvements to the community centre including, repairs, flooring replacement, ceiling replacement, painting and tables and chairs. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That General Accounts Voucher # 10-2004 in the amount of $ 224,912.46 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 10-2004 in the amount of $ 10,836.46 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 33-2004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 33-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 33-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 12 day of October, 2004. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Trent Hills, and request the government of the Province of Ontario, hold a conference inviting all stakeholders, for the purpose of creating a fair and balanced property assessment system. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the 2004, 13th annual Burk's Falls Christmas Parade with a donation of $ 100.00.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour strongly urges the Province of Ontario to disregard a proposal to replace ground staking with map staking as this will greatly affect the economic contribution made by prospectors, stakers, geologists and diamond drilling crews to Northern Ontario. They also feel that this is only one of many other plans of taking dollars from Northern Ontario. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the amendment to the Township of Armour health care coverage to include eye examinations once every 24 months, to a maximum cost of $ 75.00 and chiropractic coverage payable from the 1st dollar. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 9:58 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 26, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)