THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

 

MINUTES

October 25, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail, delegates, Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer. John Stark, Fire Prevention Officer, Rick and Angie Steengaard; guests, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson, Paul and Nellie Hunter, John Newstead, Bob Downey, Renate Letts, Almaguin News and staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting on October 11, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

None

DELEGATIONS:

Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer, attended to discuss the 2nd draft of the Woodland Conservation By-law. The clerk distributed excerpts from draft # 6 of the Powassan by-law. The application and regulation sections were discussed in detail as well as the chart indicating species and trees which can be cut. Jim highlighted the areas he would like to add to Armour's by-law. Jim will make the amendments discussed and prepare draft # 3 for council to review. Draft # 3 will be discussed at the November 22nd meeting.

Ken White, AHIC, Ken did not attend.

John Stark, Fire Prevention Officer, attended to update council on the public education program he has been working on this year. John circulated the binder detailing the school program and literature he uses, as well as the records kept for inspections, etc. It has been a very busy year with a substantial number of inspections and plans completed. A proposed by-law for the licensing/inspection of mobile/stationary refreshment vehicles was discussed. John was thanked for a job well done and keeping council informed.

Rick and Angie Steengaard, Concession 8, Lot 22, 989 Garage Road, attended to update council regarding the progress being made for compliance with zoning By-law # 32-2002 and # 33-2002. A plot plan and photos were distributed and reviewed by council. Members of council had visited the site to review the progress. Rick was asked to continue working towards compliance and be complete by spring, 2006.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -A resolution was passed formally requesting an amendment to the Ontario Building Code Act to allow municipalities to administer their own septic systems.

BY-LAWS:

 
  • -# 33-2005, being a by-law to authorize the submission to the Ontario Strategic Infrastructure Financing Authority for financing for capital works, was read a first, second and third time.
 
  • -# 34-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Fire Board, October 13th, minutes and Marty gave a verbal report.
  • -Skilled Trades Roundtable, October 18th, Richard gave verbal report.
  • -Library, October 19th, Rod reported.
  • -Arena, Richard and Jerry updated Council on the numerous recent meetings.
  • -Economic Development Open House, October 24th, Bob, Richard and Rod reported.
  • -Building report - September, was reviewed by Council.
  • -Budgets - General and Roads, September

CORRESPONDENCE:

 
  • -Notification of the Steering Committee meeting October 27, 2005 at the Kearney Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Reeve Thomas noted that timber cutting by-laws will be discussed with a speaker from MNR and invited all council members to attend.


  • -Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 405, requesting support for the 2005 Remembrance Day Service. A resolution authorizing a donation and the purchase of a wreath was passed.


  • -14th Annual Burk's Falls Christmas Parade, donation request. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.


  • -Town of Tecumseh, request for support of a resolution to lobby the Federal Government to extend the expiration of a passport from five to ten years from date of issuance for an adult and from three to five years for a child under three, and that the cost of acquiring passports be maintained. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -City of North Bay, request for support of a resolution regarding the efforts directed towards lobbying the Federal Government to reduce the $ 23 billion dollar gap between what the Federal Government receives from Ontarians compared with the amount returned to them in programs and services. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Township of Wilmot, request for support of a resolution requesting the senior levels of government give utmost consideration to recreational projects to be eligible for the COMRIF Intake 111 funding program. A resolution in support was passed.


  • -Northeastern Fire Education Conference 2006, Planning for the 2006 Conference and justification for the increased registration fee. Council directed the clerk to forward a response.


  • -Village of South River, Almaguin Highlands Marketing Project update.

- Ontario Good Roads Association, information from the nominating committee and a listing of incumbent directors and nomination forms.

 
  • -Ministry of Natural Resources, update regarding legislation to allow hunting on Sundays.


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  • -AMCTO, Information regarding Bill 123, Transparency in Public Matters Act, 2005.

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  • -Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Northern Development & Mines, copy of the first-ever Northern Ontario Highway Strategy report.


  • -Sandra Pupatello, Minister Responsible for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, information and applications form and terms of reference for the call for committee members.


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  • -Ontario Hospital Association, invitation to attend the Ontario Hospital Association OHA Health Achieve 2005 health care show October 31, to November 2, 2005 Metro Toronto Convention Centre.


  • -2005 Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit, December 13 - 15th, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, registration and information.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  • -Ministry of Transportation, copy of letter dated October 5, 2005 regarding the relocation of the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Business Plan - Environment Scan Report, Burk's Falls Arena, prepared by Gary J. Michalak & Associates.


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  • -Council reviewed and approved a development pre-consultation agreement.


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  • -Council reviewed and approved a cost acknowledgment agreement.


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  • -Jardine Lloyd Thomson Canada, announcement that JTL and Knox Insurance Group are working together and Knox will be transferred the responsibility for our area and will be our first point of contact.


  • -Fire Board sample by-law to empower John Start, Fire Prevention Officer inspection rights for refreshment vehicles. The clerk was instructed to draft a by-law for a future meeting.


  • -Brian Williamson, Canadian Shield Log Homes, will not be renewing the lease for 12 Three Mile Lake Road. A for rent sign will be posted on the building, but no advertising will be done until the spring.


  • -Complaint re Commercial Drive. This item will be discussed at the next meeting when the road superintendent is available.


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


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  • -resolution to move into closed session at 10:26 p.m.


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  • -resolution to move out of closed session at 10:36 p.m.
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RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the October 11, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Whereas an amendment to the Ontario Building Code Regulation is required to allow Chief Building Officials to administer sewage systems within our municipality;

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour does formally request that the Ontario Building Code Act be amended to allow Chief Building Officials the responsibility to administer sewage systems within their respective municipalities;

Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour resolve that the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association support this resolution and lobby the Province of Ontario to amend the legislation to allow municipalities to administer their own septic systems. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 33-2005, being a by-law to authorize a submission of an application to the Ontario Strategic Infrastructure Financing Authority (OSIFA) for capital works. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 33-2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 33-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of October, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 34-2005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 34-2005, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That by-law # 34-2005, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of October, 2005.(Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, The Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 and the purchase of a wreath in the amount of $ 57.00 in support of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 405, Remembrance Day 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 for the 14th Annual Burk's Falls Christmas Parade scheduled for December 3rd, 2005. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of Tecumseh, and request the Federal Government :

extend the expiration of a passport from not later than five (5) years to ten (10) years from the date of issuance

and extend the expiration of a passport where the child is under three (3) years of age to five (5) years after the date on which it is issued.

and that the cost of acquiring passports be maintained. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of North Bay regarding the efforts directed towards lobbying the Federal Government to reduce the $ 23 billion dollar gap between what the Federal Government receives form Ontarians compared with the amount returned to them in programs and services. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of Wilmot, and request the senior levels of government give utmost consideration to recreational projects to be eligible for the COMRIF, Intake 111 funding program. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the use of the "Development Application Pre-Consultation Agreement" as required for development within the Township of Armour. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the use of the "cost acknowledge agreement" as required, for applications for development within the Township of Armour. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 10:26 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 10:36 p.m.. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 10:37 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for November 8, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)
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