THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

September 11, 2001

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, and Gary McFarlane; delegates Bill Dell, John Murphy for the Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit, Margaret Herrington, Michelle Litster, Rob Tereschyn, and Ron Russell; guests Phyllis Leggett and Sandra Reece; staff Paul Schaefer, CBCO, Les Phinney, CRS,I and Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The Reeve Frank Gill delivered a prayer and a moment of silence was observed for the tragic assault on the United States. Councillor McFarlane requested that a resolution be passed and circulated to our MP and all municipalities in Ontario. The minutes of the regular meeting on August 28, 2001 were adopted as circulated with changes for spelling mistakes.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Bill Dell, 175 West Point Dr., attended Council to discuss temporary accommodation while building a cottage. He is currently using a trailer which is in contravention of the zoning by-law unless he has a building permit and he has received a letter from the By-law Enforcement Officer. He also wants to sell the trailer because it is situated where he wants to build the cottage. His file indicates that the construction of the garage on the property has been ongoing and unfinished since 1997. The decision of Council is that Mr. Dell is to apply for his permit for a cottage and supply a schedule of work. Once he has his permit, he can purchase a trailer licence for temporary accommodation. If he sells the trailer, he is permitted to use the garage for temporary accommodation and it is to state on the building permit that use is temporary and must cease when the cottage is occupied.


  • -John Murphy, representative on the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit, attended Council to discuss three items of interest. The first item was the Medical Officer of Health. Contrary to reports in some Muskoka papers, Dr. Pfaff is on call 24 hours a day. He was retained as interim MOH for a one year period and has been given a one year extension on that contract. The second item was that flu shots will be available again this year in a clinic setting so individual doctor appointments will not be necessary. Emphasis will be put on work places. The third item is the proposed construction of a new Head Office. A letter was included in the agenda package for Council. The legislation permits the Health Unit to own property and also to finance property. The decision has been made to build a new head office and an architect has been hired. Plans are not, as yet, complete. The two options being presented and for which Mr. Murphy was seeking direction, were 1) the Health Unit purchase property from the Town of Gravenhurst for $ 1.00 and mortgage the building. For this they require a majority consent of its member municipalities; 2) the District of Muskoka will purchase the land, build the building and in 20 years the Health Unit would purchase it. No resolution was passed and the Clerk was instructed to get more information re costs.


  • -Margaret Herrington, on behalf of the Doe Lake Ratepayers Association, attended Council to discuss their submission on the Official Plan review and to ask Council to endorse Bill S-26, The Personal Watercraft Bill. Margaret discussed the report from planner, Robert Miller, which Council received at the regular meeting on August 28th. There seemed to be some confusion regarding his comment on existing waterfront trailer parks and potential for new trailer parks. With regard to Bill S-26, information was in the agenda package, a discussion was held and a resolution was passed.


  • -Michelle Litster, Program Director, Summer Rec Program, attended Council to give a final report on this year's program. A written report showing attendance, a budget update and recommendations for next summer's program was included in the agenda package. Michelle answered questions from Council, pointed out a couple of areas of concern and was thanked for a job well done.

  • -Rob Tereschyn attended Council to discuss a problem with the setbacks for his cottage. An OLS Real Property Report prepared by Keith I. Beacom was received and reviewed. A memo from Hynde Paul Associates, planners, regarding minor variances, was also received and reviewed. A discussion was held regarding the deficiency in the piers and the CBCO confirmed that Mr. Tereschyn is working on them but they are not complete yet. The decision is that Mr. Tereschyn must apply for a further minor variance that reflects the measurements in the OLS report, that the Stop Work Order and the Order To Comply are still in force and the only work that can be done is the work required to correct the piers.


  • -Ron Russell attended Council regarding his subdivision on Owl Lake. A letter from the municipal solicitor, Doug Christie, with specific questions pertaining to the subdivision agreement, was reviewed, discussed and direction given to the Clerk for reply.


  • -Les Phinney, CRS,I, re road department. Items discussed were;

- Road Accounts Voucher # 9-2001 in the amount of $ 18,516.37 was approved;

- logging will start in October;

- paving on North Pickerel Lake Road will be finished tomorrow (Wed. Sept. 12th);

- road work required in the Doherty Subdivision is complete. Culvert in, berm done, ditching done, silt control in place, some grass seed, some sod, no blasting required, the contractor did an excellent job;

- a summary of the seven tenders submitted for the bridge inspection was included in the agenda package for review. Councillor Gary McFarlane had reviewed the proposal documents and read his written comments on each one. A resolution was passed to accept the proposal submitted by Greer Galloway Group Inc.;

- a resolution was passed authorizing the registration of the four road employees to attend a Propane Handling Course to be held on October 10/01;

- Councillor McFarlane discussed a section of Skyline Drive needing surface treatment and asked Les how late in the year surface treatment can be done and if he had any money left in his budget for this project. Les will review his budget and report at the next meeting.

  • -Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer, was unable to attend.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Berriedale Community Centre.

The Clerk informed Council that the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority had called on August 31, 2001 and said the pit privy's were OK to use. Diane McIntyre was called and told that she could remove the signs and the Centre could be used, except the sinks. A drawing of the grey water system was faxed to the office by Bob Gray on September 4th and sent to North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority on September 5th. On September 7th a called was received saying that although the grey water system is substandard under to-day's regulations, it is still working and therefore, OK to use. Diane McIntyre was again notified.

  • -Katrine Community Centre - repair project.

The Clerk updated Council on the inspection by the building inspector and his recommendations. Material prices had been received from three companies and were reviewed. Council gave direction to the Clerk for ordering the material.

  • -A donation to the Union Public Library for the air conditioner was discussed and a resolution passed to pay 1/3 of the capital cost.


  • -Property Standards Committee

The first meeting of this Committee has been setup for Wednesday, September 26th at 7:30 in the Armour office. A general discussion was held regarding procedure & conduct.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

  • -The following road accounts, voucher # 9-2001, in the amount of $ 18,516.37, were approved by resolution:

Bell Mobility cell phone $ 40.50

Leslie Phinney mileage $ 575.45

C.E. Stack Fuels Ltd. Diesel fuel & oil $ 1,830.33

Canadian National Railway mtc. Aug. $ 728.45

Huntsville Truck Repair parts truck # 4 $ 284.24

Hydro One garage hydro $ 13.84

Champion Road Machinery parts $ 176.10

Fowler Construction taxes on pit run gravel $ 33.00

Bell Canada garage phone $ 85.27

Mike's Service Centre gas $ 41.78

Purolator Courier Ltd. courier charges $ 22.24

Thompson Machine Shop repairs $ 177.85

The Fastener Centre supplies $ 203.71

Lou Dennis Automotive truck parts $ 367.66

Muskoka Rent-All parts $ 315.89

Pullman Excavating & Brushing brushcutting $ 2,582.73

Tims Delivery shipping charges $ 5.15

Workplace Safety & Ins. Aug. $ 141.00

Payroll Aug $ 10,891.18

- The following general accounts, voucher # 9-2001, in the amount of $ 42,300.73 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada office $ 340.61

Almaguin Animal Shelter Sept. $ 206.00

Rod Blakelock Sept. Council fee $ 375.00

Cintas Canada Ltd. Office supplies $ 71.62

Co-operators Insurance benefits $ 493.31

Marty Corcoran Sept. Council fee $ 375.00

Joanne Cripps Sept. Council fee $ 375.00

Frank Gill Sept. Council fee $ 433.33

Graham Wilson & Green confirmation by-law $ 185.40

James Mahoney mileage Aug $ 112.26

Gary McFarlane Sept. Council fee $ 375.00

Minister of Finance OPP - July $ 9,096.00

Bev Moore cleaning Aug. $ 100.00

Nipissing Copier Ltd. Meter charge - July $ 202.63

Township of Perry CBO - Aug $ 1,344.00

Film $ 19.88

Receiver General Payroll deductions - Aug. $ 6,829.96

Paul Schaefer mileage - Aug $ 244.26

Hydro One Chetwynd Comm. Centre Aug $ 43.28

Office Aug. $ 174.68

Park $ 49.88

Street light $ 24.37

TML Rd $ 29.20

Hynde Paul Retainer - Aug $ 650.65

OP review - June $ 496.98

John Keizer groundskeeper contract $ 560.00

Extra jobs $ 30.00

Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit - Sept. payment $ 2,213.00

Michelle Litster Contract $ 700.00

Jack Blackwell Doe Lake Mun. Beach $ 200.00

Gary Stillar's Electric Ltd. air conditioner repair $ 128.75

General Accounts:

Municipal World dog tags & forms $ 116.31

Almaguin Palliative Care Team Donation $ 200.00

Village of Burk's Falls water $ 43.75

Burk's Falls Home Hardware supplies $ 27.72

Green Shield Canada benefits $ 1,149.16

Russell, Christie, Miller Sale of Property By-law $ 68.39

Workplace Safety & Insurance Aug $ 172.92

City of Greater Sudbury registration $ 229.00

Ward Tim-br Mart office & park supplies $ 31.40

Township of Machar Adopt-A-Pet ad $ 62.00

GST & ITC $ 535.95

Payroll Aug $ 13,184.08

  • -The following Landfill accounts, voucher # 9-2001, in the amount of $ 9,867.14 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada landfill site phone $ 69.67

Co-operators Insurance benefits $ 19.47

Green Shield Canada benefits $ 176.32

Whitmell's sand cover $ 878.64

Freight - glass & cardboard $ 997.75

Hydro One Networks hydro $ 90.80

Thompson Machine Shop baler repair $ 21.60

Samuel Strapping Systems supplies $ 497.54

Workplace Safety & Ins. Aug $ 94.19

Payroll Aug $ 7,021.16

APPLICATIONS:

  • -LOTTERY

An application for a raffle licence by the Almaguin South Cancer Society was approved by resolution.

BY-LAWS: - By-law # 25-2001, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second & third time.

      • -By-law # 26-2001, being a by-law to remove the Holding Zone from Pt Lot 6, Concession 2, was read a first, second & third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Tri-R Committee - Sept. 5th - Gary McFarlane - reported that permission to burn clean wood had been given from the MOE; support was given to Armour's letter and concern re demolition of houses purchased by MTO and new rates for disposal in the landfill were set; discussion re bears at the landfill site and a safety policy.


  • -Planning Board - Sept. 10th - Gary McFarlane

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, further information regarding the Customer Service Initiatives.


  • -Ministry of Northern Development & Mines, informal discussion set for Sept. 12th in Huntsville regarding the new "flagship" funding programs.

  • -Honourable Andy Mitchell, M.P., invitation to attend a meeting to discuss issues of federal jurisdiction and concern to be held September 29th in Port Carling.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Minutes of Settlement on the following roll numbers; 1-411; 1-412; 1-413; 1-414; 1-476; 1-559; 1-688.


  • -Draft agreement for payment of tax arrears. The Clerk was instructed to contact the property owner and discuss some changes.


  • -CRF requirements - a report on planned use of the 2001 CRF was adopted by resolution and Schedule 52 - Forecast 2001 Capital fund and Schedule 60 - Forecast of 2001 Reserves were adopted by resolution.


  • -Performance Measurers report for tax payers. Clerk to obtain figures from other municipalities.


  • -Consolidated Financial Statements for 2000 were circulated in the agenda package.


  • -Copy of the spring newsletter was included in the agenda package and a request for changes for the fall newsletter. Councillor McFarlane to update.


  • -The Clerk was authorized to contact Rusty Russell, lawyer, for direction on a tax registration property.


  • -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 August 28, 2001 be adopted as circulated (Carried)


  • -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour, on behalf of the people of our community, request our M.P., the Hon. Andy Mitchell, to express our heartfelt concerns to our neighbours, the American people, during this tragic period in their history. We further request that the Canadian Government do everything within its power to assist the American people in this their hour of crisis. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby endorse and support Bill S-26, the Personal Watercraft Act. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Road Accounts Voucher # 9-2001 in the amount of $ 18,516.37 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal for bridge inspection as submitted by Greer Galloway Group Inc. (Recorded vote - For - Blakelock, Cripps, Gill, McFarlane; Opposed - Corcoran)(Carried)

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of four road employees to attend the Propane Handling Course to be held on October 10, 2001. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby donate $ 560.00, being 1/3 of Cap., to the Union Public Library towards the cost of a new air conditioner and to remain the property of the Library. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That General Accounts Voucher # 9-2001 in the amount of $ 42,300.73 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 9-2001 in the amount of $ 9,867.14 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 Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the application of the Almaguin South Cancer Society for a Raffle Licence. Draw to be held April 27, 2002. The licence fee shall be $ 5.00. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 25-2001, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 25-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 25-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of September, 2001. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 26-2001, being a by-law to change the zoning on Pt Lot 6, Concession 2 from Residential Settlement Holding (RSH) to Residential Settlement (RS). (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 26-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 26-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11th day of September, 2001. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour adopt the attached Report on the Planned Use of 2001 CRF. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour adopt the attached Schedule 52 - forecast 2001 Capital Fund and the attached Schedule 60 - Forecast of 2001 Reserves. (Carried)


  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 12:05 a.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 25th, 2001, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)