THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES


September 24, 2002

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps and Gary McFarlane; delegates; Angela & Les Eliot; guests, Marg Herrington, Doris and David MacAdams, Phyllis Leggett and Ed Robinson ; staff, Wendy Whitwell, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The Reeve clarified the procedure when the minutes are questioned. The minutes will no longer be approved as amended. The change will be recorded in business arising from the previous meeting
  • -The minutes of the September 10, 2002 regular meeting were approved by resolution as circulated

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Les Eliot attended to discuss the wood storage structure he wants to build on the vacant lot across the road from Day Spring Cottages. Les described the structure as 25' wide by 25' long and 13' deep made from trees with a tarp for a roof. Mr. Eliot has polled his neighbours and none have a problem with this structure on the vacant lot. It will be set back 72' from the road. The consensus of Council is that this does not constitute a structure, no building permit is required. Council have no objection to Mr. Eliot proceeding.

APPLICATIONS:

SHORE ROAD CLOSING: Lipsett, Part Lot 2, Concession 1,224 Coyotte Rd.

  • -Council reviewed an application to close the shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 2, Concession 1, 224 Coyotte Road as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources map for the area. A resolution to proceed with the shore road closing was passed.

REPORTS:

  • -Tri R Committee, September 11th attended by Frank and Gary. The preliminary report from the water testing in August indicates no significant impact from the landfill site on the Magnetawan River, or stream in the area. The monitoring well tests also indicate very little change from previous tests. Some repairs are needed to the baler. Councillor Blakelock is satisfied with how the problem with non-burnables in the burning area as a result of a demolition project was handled.


  • -AHIC, September 16th. Frank was not able to attend this re-scheduled meeting. The lack of funds to keep the information centre open full hours was discussed. A letter sent to Reeve Gill from the Village of Burk's Falls was discussed. Frank attended the Village of Burk's Falls Council meeting prior to this meeting tonight to discuss their concerns. Frank will continue to make inquires and report back to both Councils.


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  • -Arena Board, September 18th attended by Frank and Joanne. The new compressor is scheduled to arrive September 23rd. They hope to start making ice by September 27th.

Armour Council would like to see the future of the arena discussed at a tri council meeting.

  • -Amalgamation, September 19th attended by Gary. The OPTA analysis of the financial data was not available until September 23rd. Gary circulated two sheets which included a matrix of the financial data to be included in the Amalgamation public information session package. Complete packages will be in the Councillor's mail boxes on September 25th.
  • The meeting is Saturday, September 28th at the Katrine Community Centre from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m
  • -Federal Electoral Boundaries. This issue was discussed at the Amalgamation meeting on September 19, 2002. Council reviewed a letter sent to the commission from the Township of Ryerson and a resolution of support was passed. Staff will work on a letter to be submitted to the commission on behalf of Council. Councillor McFarlane will provide input.

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  • -CAC, September 19th attended by Gary. CAC is continuing to work on a plan for implementation of the recommendations of the Almaguin Highlands Strategic Plan prepared by Lawlor & Associates.


  • -Building report to September 1, 2002 was reviewed by Council


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  • -Progress report was reviewed by Council. Reeve Gill reported that Les was hoping to have Pevensey and Ferguson Road surface treated by the end of September.

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  • -P.S.D.S.S.A.B. September Newsletter submitted by representatives Barbara Marlow and Tom Roduck.

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CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -South East Parry Sound District Steering Committee, notice of the meeting September 26, 2002 and minutes of the June 27th and Treasurer's report as of December 31, 2002.


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  • -AMCTO - Zone 7 Fall Workshop October 9th - 11th, 2002, agenda and registration form.

A resolution authorizing the registration of the Clerk was passed.

  • -Township of McKellar, request for support of a resolution requesting the Health Unit test all municipal public beaches for water quality. No support was given.


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  • -Eastholme, Home for the Aged, invitation to the official sod turning being held on Friday, September 27th at 10:00 a.m.


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  • -Village of South River, copy of the agenda and information package from the Ontario Strategic Transportation Directions meeting held on Friday, September 13th at the Ontario Government offices, North Bay.


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  • -Andy Mitchell, invitation to a town hall meeting, September 28th, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Hunstville Public Library to discuss pre-budget discussions.

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  • -Graham Wilson & Green, invoice # 51313, August 22, 2002. A resolution authorizing payment was passed.


    • NEW BUSINESS:
  • -Algonguin Health Services, request for Council to submit a name of an interested Councillor to support the "Recruitment Committee". A resolution to appoint Frank Gill was passed.
  • -Sundridge and District Medical Centre, invitation to attend a meeting at the Sundridge Community Centre on October 1, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss a cooperative effort to secure a Nurse Practitioner for the area. Reeve Gill will attend this meeting.


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  • -letter from Bowes & Cocks Limited, requesting access to their offices be maintained until October 3rd due to the problem with the transferring of their phone lines. Council agreed to this request.


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  • -Village of Sundridge, reply from Elgin Schneider to questions regarding Almaguin 2000.


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  • -Council moved into closed session at 9:45 p.m. and out at 9:55 p.m.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 10, 2002 be adopted as circulated.(Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree in principle to the closing of the shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 2, Concession 1, being part 3 of Plan PSR -1043, on payment of the applicable application fees.(Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the letter of the Township of Ryerson, September 4th, 2002 regarding the proposed boundary change for Nipissing and Parry Sound Muskoka and also urge the Electoral Boundaries Commission to review the proposed boundary changes for the reasons as set in the Township of Ryerson letter. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Laura Rowley to attend the AMCTO Fall Workshop, October 9th - 11th. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Corporation of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of invoice # 51313, dated August 22, 2002, $ 924.22, re Armour et al ats Jerry Brandt et al & 2000 election. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, be it resolved that Council of the Township of Armour recommends that Reeve Frank Gill be considered as a member of the Board for Algonquin Health Services as a representative of East Parry Sound. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:45 p.m. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 55(5) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That we move out of the closed session at 9:55 P.M. (Carried).

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that we do now adjourn at 9:56 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 8th, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)