THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

September 9, 2003

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, Gary McFarlane, and Councillor Rod Blakelock; guests Anne Gill, Gordon Isbister, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson and Earl Haggart; and staff Wendy Whitwell, Acting Clerk Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -The minutes of the August 26, 2003 regular meeting and the minutes of the public meeting regarding Colbourne rezoning on August 26, 2003 were approved by resolution as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

• -No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

None

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

• -A resolution authorizing Paul Schaefer, CBCO to attend Nutrient Management Training on September 16, 2003 in Alliston was passed. The costs for this training will be shared with the Township of Perry.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

• -The following road accounts voucher # 9-2003 in the amount of $ 105,884.33 was approved for payment:

Bell Canada $ 100.26

Co-operators Insurance benefits 404.94

Green Shield Insurance benefits - 2 months 1341.66

Les Phinney mileage 562.99

Royal Bank Visa bridge tenders & fuel 307.58

Hydro One 166.53

General Chemical Canada calcium 11,514.27

Royel Paving Limited 2003 surface treatment 27,145.90

Gilroy's Tire Service tires 928.05

Almaguin News bridges, equip op 138.03

Burk's Falls Home Hdw supplies 68.98

Fowler Construction cold mix 864.08

Lou Dennis Automotive supplies 66.49

Mike's Service Centre gas 43.95

Whitmell's gravel crushing 53,011.00

Hillside Village Truck core charge 2,739.20

Payroll August 6,480.42

• -The following general accounts voucher # 9-2003, in the amount of $ 60,787.89 was approved for payment:

Almaguin News budget, swim lessons $ 273.54

Bell Canada 272.76

Canon Business Solutions meter charge 96.82

Cintas Canada office mats 95.55

Co-operators Insurance benefits. 286.50

Green Shield Canada benefits 1178.40

Hydro One office, CCC, Street lights 349.07

Hynde Paul & Assoc retainer- July 551.92

Hynde Paul & Assoc Colbourne rezoning 2860.41

Hynde Paul & Assoc Catholic Church 359.52

Almaguin Nipissing Travel 2003 fee 123.90

Rod Bakelock Sept. council fee 450.00

Bev Moore cleaning 170.00

Klink Enterprises strip, seal, wax floors 267.50

Royal Bank Visa onlink, CRC register, table 427.11

Almaguin Animal Shelter Sept. 214.00

21 St. Century Documents Ontario Regs & stats 34.75

Nova Electric relocate thermostat 78.20

Frank Gill Sept Council fee 550.00

Gary McFarlane Sept Council fee 450.00

Grand & Toy supplies 857.26

Joanne Cripps Sept. Council fee 450.00

Marty Corcoran Sept. Council fee 450.00

Minister of Finance July policing 9,303.00

Munisoft tax bills 161.00

Price Signs new Armour sign 3,691.75

Township of Perry CBCO- August 987.00

Graham Wilson & Green AHIC lease 1,732.87

Receiver General August 6,574.06

Township of Ryerson July fire dept 673.31

Paul Schaefer mileage 229.25

Muskoka Parry Sound H Unit Sept 2,847.00

Eastholme for the Aged 3^rd quarter levy 7,847.75

Burk's Falls Home Hdw supplies .62

Butterworth's employment stds 116.36

Hal Corcoran piece carpet doorways Ph 2/3 187.25

Sharon Underhill KCC cleaning water 70.00

The Carpet Cleaners cleaning office carpets 192.60

Bloomin' Designs shrubs/plants 583.15

Village of Burk's Falls arena- July 2,179.23

Village of Burk's Falls fire works 504.46

Village of Burk's Falls water 50.00

Payroll August 12,010.02

• -The following Landfill accounts voucher # 9-2003, in the amount of $ 16,630.57 was approved for payment:

Bell Canada 78.65

Hydro One 96.93

Co-operators Insurance benefits September 6.57

Green Shield Canada benefits 427.58

Tom Stevenson drainage 5339.50

Burk's Falls Home Hdw supplies 17.80

Whitmell's sand cover 2,327.55

Whitmell's Freight- glass/ steel 2,225.60

Leggett's Propane supplies 84.00

Esso Home Comfort diesel 435.56

Broeckel's Truck service packer 185.33

Payroll August 5,405.50

APPLICATIONS: SEVERANCE/CONSENT

• -Sterritt - File # B9019/03, Part Lot 21, Concession 2

Council reviewed comments from Municipal Planner, Robert Miller and Southeast Parry Sound District Planner, Tunnock Consulting Ltd. Greg Bender. The Clerk was instructed to forward a letter to the applicant including the planner's comments.

BY-LAWS:

• -By-law # 41-2003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second and third time

REPORTS:

• -Tri R Committee - September 3^rd. Gary

• -Planning Board, August 11^th. Gary gave a verbal report. Finances are looking promising for the year. Gary will be attending the planning conference in Sudbury in September for the board.
• -Fire Board, September 4^th. Joanne gave a verbal report. The board is hiring a full time fire prevention officer. The base salary will be $ 35,000. plus benefits, but no pension will be offered at this time. This job will be advertised in the local paper. An ambulance is being donated to be used as a rescue van.

• -AHIC was discussed at length. Strong Township will now support a twenty year lease to Perry Township who will run the tourist information centre. Another meeting is scheduled for September 11^th at Burk's Falls. An accounting of funds owing by AHIC should be available for the Burk's Falls meeting.

• -Library Board. Rod reported that the library assistant has recently resigned from the position.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• -Town of Gravenhurst, request for support of a resolution to amend the Planning Act to authorize a municipality to pass by-laws regarding spatial separation for Group Homes.

A resolution of support was passed.

• -Almaguin-Nipissing Travel Association, invitation to attend the 28^th annual meeting of members to be held Tuesday, September 23^rd at the Callander Recreation Centre. No one will attend.



• -City of North Bay, invitation to attend the Rural Technology Forum to be held September 22- 23, to be held at the Clarion Pinewood Park, North Bay. No one will attend.



• -Norm Miller, MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka, copy of correspondence from Norm Miller to the Honourable Norm Sterling, MPP, Attorney General, regarding the request for alternative authority to adjourn cases when a Justice of the Peace is not available. The Clerk will copy this correspondence to Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer.



• -News release from the Ministry of Northern Development & Mines regarding the announcement from the Eves government for $720,000 for the long-term care facility in Powassan.



• -Katrine Community Centre, request for the "Octoberfest" held on Saturday, September 13^th, to be designated a community festival. A resolution in support was passed.

• -Katrine Baseball Club, request for the 2003 Annual Baseball Banquet on October 18^th, to be designated a community festival. A resolution in support was passed.



• -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, information for municipalities on power outage disaster assistance.



• -minutes of the Steering Committee meeting, June 26^th, 2003.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• -AHIC. Council reviewed the following:

- copy of a memo from Village of Burk's Falls regarding the meeting scheduled for September 11^th, 200.

- draft of proposed survival plan for AHIC

- copy of two outstanding bills

- copy of bill from Graham Wilson & Green regarding AHIC lease agreement

- copy of Township of Strong resolution # 7, August 26^th, 2003.

These items had been discussed previously with reports.

• -Quotes for bridge work. One quote has been submitted from Ted Boyes and Sons for concrete and steel work to bridges 2, 8, and 6. A resolution accepting this quote was passed. The clerk was also authorized to request an extension to the NOHF project in order to complete some bridge work in 2004.


• -Council reviewed a staff report regarding Commercial Drive and Terry's Value-mart parking lot. This will be discussed further with the road supervisor.

NEW BUSINESS:

• -Grand Opening of the new council chambers is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23^rd at 6:00 p.m. Norm Miller has been invited to attend. The clerk was instructed to forward invitations to the Village of Burk's Falls, Ryerson, and Perry Townships. An ad will also be placed in the Almaguin News indicating the opening at 6:00 p.m. and the public meeting for the Township of Armour Accessibility Plan at 7:00 p.m.



• -A resolution authorizing the payment of the 2003 cemetery grants was passed.



• -AMCTO, Zone 7 fall workshop, October 1 - 3^rd, Town of Parry Sound. A resolution authorizing the registration of Wendy Whitwell was passed.



• -District of Parry Sound Municipal Association fall meeting, Monday October 6^th at the Nipissing Community Centre. A resolution authorizing the registration of three council members and one staff was passed.

• -List of correspondence received and not on agenda.

• -Resolution to move into closed session.



• -Resolution to move out of closed session.
  

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 26, 2003 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the public meeting held on August 26, 2003, be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize Paul Schaefer, CBCO, to attend the Nutrient Management Training Session scheduled for September 16^th, 2003 in Alliston and agree to share the costs with the Township of Perry. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 9-2003 in the amount of $ 60,787.89 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 Road Accounts Voucher # 9-2003 in the amount of $ 105,884.33 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 9-2003 in the amount of $ 16,630.57 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 Mary Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 41-2003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 41-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 41-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 9th day of September, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Town of Gravenhurst regarding the need for an amendment to the Planning Act to authorize municipalities to pass by-laws regarding spatial separation for Group Homes. Recorded Vote: for; Blakelock, Corcoran, Cripps; opposed; Gill, McFarlane, (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the event known as "Octoberfest",scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2003, at the Katrine Community Centre, to be a community festival, and that Jack Murray will represent the best interests of the Township for this festival. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the Katrine Baseball Club banquet scheduled for October 18, 2003 as a community festival. Earl Haggart will look after the best interests of the Township for this festival. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, The Council of the Township of Armour accept the quote submitted by Ted Boyes & Sons Limited for concrete repair to bridge # 2 & 8, in the amount of $ 4300.00 and steel repairs to bridge # 6 in the amount of $ 3760.00. This work will be completed to the satisfaction of Les Phinney, CRS-I. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of the following 2003 Cemetery grants: Chetwynd Cemetery $100.00; Berriedale Cemetery $ 100.00; Berriedale Catholic Cemetery $ 100.00; Burk's Falls Cemetery $ 100.00. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Wendy Whitwell to attend the AMCTO - Zone 7 workshop scheduled for October 1 - 3^rd, and agree to cover related expenses for same. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of three members of Council and one staff the attend the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association fall meeting on Monday, October 6^th, 2003 at the Nipissing Community Centre. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:05 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) (f) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 9:15 P.M. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That we do now adjourn at 9:25 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 23^rd 2003 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)