MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 25, 2001

The regular meeting of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 25th at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps and Gary McFarlane; delegates Stewart Davis Jr. and Jim Mahoney, By-Law Enforcement Officer ; guests Paul and Sylvia Robinson, Phyllis Leggett, Margaret Herrington, Tom and Vivian Eadie, John Atkinson, Bob MacPhail and Steve Mulligan; and staff Wendy Whitwell, Deputy Clerk Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:44 p.m. The minutes of the September 11, 2001 were adopted as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

- Stewart Davis, Jr. attended Council to discuss the removal of the holding zone on his property located at Part Lot 25, Concession 8. Council reviewed a written request from Mr. Davis to remove the holding zone, a staff report, as well as drawing which Stewart provided indicating his gravel pit area and where he is stockpiling and extracting aggregate. This is outside of the designated MX zone on the property.

Stewart is to proceed with the installation of fencing, signage and updating the site plan deposited with the Township. All work in the holding zone is to stop until the above items have been completed. The council will then consider removal of holding zone on the property.

  • -Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer attended to discuss outstanding issues .

A resolution was passed to go into closed session at 8:04 p.m. A resolution was passed to move out of closed session at 8:30 p.m.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed a Comparison of Municipal Performance Measurements for the year 2000 for sixteen municipalities in the East Parry Sound area.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -letter from the Ministry of Transportation dated September 11, 2001, in reply to Armour's letter of August 30th, 2001 regarding the demolition/removal of buildings within the municipality.


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  • -letter from the Ministry of Transportation dated September 14, 2001 in response to Armour's letter of August 30, 2001, regarding the proposed connection to Tower Road from the Municipal Service Road.


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  • -letter from Russell, Christie, Miller, Koughan, Winnitoy regarding the drafting of a by-law for the sale of surplus lands. Council tabled this item.


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  • -Council reviewed the following documentation:

- notice of OMB hearing regarding Ministry of Transportation request for road closings.

- letter from municipal lawyer to Ministry of Transportation lawyer. Council reiterated their position as stated in the resolution # 3, dated August 16, 2001 requesting Council approval prior to the finalization of the Tower Road connection to the Municipal Service Road.

  • -letter from On Site Assessment regarding Shelley property on Doe Lake, reply from Marshall Green and copy of previous resolution of Council. The Clerk was instructed to reply to On Site Assessment requesting the property owner to plan for a separate sewage line to run under Doe Lake Road. The existing culvert cannot be utilized. A detailed agreement will be discussed after approval is received from the Ministry of Environment.

BY-LAWS:

- By-law # 27-2001, to set and levy the rates of taxation for 2001 was read a first, second and third time. Councillor McFarlane reiterated his opposition to using $ 25,000 of reserves to reduce the tax rate increase for 2001.

  • -By-law # 28-2001, to authorize the execution of a tax arrears extension agreement was read a first, second and third time.

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REPORTS:

  • -Northeastern Ontario Municipal Conference - Sept 12 - 14th - Gary McFarlane gave a summary of the conference, indicating it was informative and a good conference.


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  • -Public meeting, Rogers AT&T - Sept. 13th - Frank and Joanne, meeting was not well attended with only 8 people present, a draft Archaeological Assessment was distributed.

Any one wishing to make a written submission regarding the proposed tower is to send them to the Township office to be included in the agenda for October 9th meeting.

- Almaguin 2000 - Sept 18th - Marty, this group are requesting a meeting with MTO to discuss the re-location of the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre and the possibility of this facility housing AHIC and Almaguin 2000.

  • -Arena - Sept. 19th - Frank and Joanne, hiring part time staff, three have been interviewed and Jim Shipman has been hired.


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  • -AHIC - Sept. 20th - Gary . This committee seems to be functioning well. ANTA's proposed changes to the constitution and by-laws were not supported by Armour. A resolution was passed and is to be forwarded to supporting municipalities for consideration as well as to Debbie at AHIC.


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  • -POA - Sept 20th - Frank


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  • -Amalgamation - Sept. 20th - Gary, fire department information is still missing. Penny Brandt is working on this. Next meeting October 30th.

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CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Newsletter from Parry Sound DSSAB Area 6 representatives Tom Roduck and Barbara Marlow - September 2001 .


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  • -Dave Levac M.P.P., Brant notification of the 1st official day of remembrance for fallen fire fighters across Ontario, October 7, 2001.


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  • -Town of Gravenhurst, request for support of a resolution regarding public debate and policy development in the area of electronic access and matching of data. No support was given.

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  • -District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, notification of fall meeting on October 1, 2001 at the Trout Creek Community Centre at 9:00 am. A resolution to register three councillors was passed.


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  • -Hydro One, notification of brushing and tree trimming work to be done in Armour this fall, and information about the federally approved herbicide called Garlon 4, to be applied to the stumps. A resolution is requested for the next meeting opposing the use of Garlon 4 in the Township.


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  • -copy of a letter from the Ministry of Transportation to Eric Searle regarding his request for access from his property to the municipal service road. MTO will allow limited access only, with a physical barrier to prohibit travel between Highway 11 and any other road through this access.


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  • -thank you card from Sylvia Green, Almaguin Animal Shelter for Armour's donation.


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  • -thank you card from Wendy Whitwell for expressions of sympathy.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Almaguin Highlands Development Agency, Michael Nychuk, is looking for aerial photography mapping of Armour Township. Ministry of Natural Resources may be able to provide this.


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  • -copy of correspondence from Russell, Christie, Miller, Koughan and Winnitoy to Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company requesting payment of claim.


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  • -Township of Armour et al ats Jerry Brandt et al, notification from Graham Wilson & Green, decision to be forth coming by the end of September. Council will have a closed meeting with the lawyer, followed by an advertised public meeting.

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NEW BUSINESS:

- Staff report by Paul Schaefer, CBCO, on accessory structures was reviewed by council and a resolution is requested for the next meeting.

  • -A special meeting with Robert Miller, Planner for the Official Plan review scheduled for November 1, 2001.


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

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 11, 2001 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 8:04 P.M. in order to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Section 55 (5) (b) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, that we move out of the closed session at 8:30 p.m. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 27-2001, being a by-law to set and levy the Rates of Taxation in the Township of Armour for the year 2001. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, that By-law # 27-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, that # 27-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of September, 2001. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 28-2001, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a tax arrears extension agreement.
(Carried).

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 28-2001 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 28-2001 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of September, 2001. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour do not approve the amendments to the constitution and by-laws of the Almaguin-Nipissing Travel Association Incorporated, known at "Ontario's Near North" (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, WHEREAS, the public library is essential in providing access to information of all kinds for our community;

AND WHEREAS, the public library is a source of information necessary for quality of community life, personal growth and economic renewal;

AND WHEREAS, we recognize that the board and staff of the Burk's Falls, Armour, Ryerson Union Public Library provide a vital service to our community;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Reeve, Frank Gill and the Council of the Township of Armour hereby proclaim October 15 - 21, 2001 to be Ontario Public Library Week. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of three councillors to attend the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association fall meeting to be held in Trout Creek, October 1, 2001 . (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn at 11:00 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 9th, 2001, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)