THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

August 8, 2006

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Marty Corcoran; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Richard Holloway and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Gary McFarlane, Lorne McMann; guests, Joyce McFarlane, Sharon McMann, Phyllis Leggett, Ed Robinson, Shawn Peebles; media, Jen Nicholson, Almaguin Forrester; staff, Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor, and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting on July 25, 2006 were approved as circulated.

The minutes of the special meeting on July 25, 2006 were approved as circulated.

The minutes of the special meeting on July 27, 2006 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- Councillor Brandt declared pecuniary interest on item # 12-14, application for severance, applicant is Mother-In-Law.

DELEGATIONS:

- Gary McFarlane, spoke on behalf of three property owners, Lots 54, 56 and 57, Plan M-101, Sunnylea Avenue who sustained water damage from the heavy rains on July 24, 25 and August 2, 2006. Gary reiterated the details included in a written submission dated August 3^rd, including their position that the logging operation and construction of a roadway onto Lot 17, Concession 4 caused changes to the flow of water in the area, resulting in property damage. The property owners are requesting the municipality improve the ditching on Sunnylea and requested a written reply to the submission. Council advised Gary that the road supervisor Glenn Middlebrook will meet with him to discuss improvements. Gary was thanked for bringing the groups concerns to councils attention.

- Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues:

- road accounts voucher # 8-2006, approved by resolution

- budget/actual comparison to June 30^th

- brushing of North Pickerel Lake Road

- Pevensey Bridge, the removal of pavement, to be replaced with granite at the bridge approaches. Glenn discussed why he does not support this decision and requests council reconsider this. Glenn was instructed to talk to the Strong road supervisor and get prices for pavement.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

- Council reviewed a staff report comparing prices for gravel crushing and winter sand for 2005/2006.

- a resolution accepting the tender submitted by Whitmell's for gravel crushing as per the tender was passed.

- a resolution accepting the tender submitted by Whitmell's for winter sand as per the tender was passed.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

- Council reviewed information and pricing regarding the Richard Thomas Memorial and a resolution was passed authoring the purchase of a plaque.

- Council reviewed the letter from Ministry of Transportation, dated July 24, 2006 .The clerk was instructed to reply.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

- Road accounts voucher # 08-2006, in the amount of $ 25,314.47 was approved for payment by resolution.

- General accounts voucher # 08-2006, in the amount of $ 87,538.12 was approved for payment by resolution.

- Landfill accounts voucher # 08-2006, in the amount of $ 8,562.44 was approved for payment by resolution.

REPORTS:

- Tri R, August 2, 2006, Bob & Marty reported

- Budgets to June 30, 2006

CORRESPONDENCE:

- Gordon Cosens Survival Group, requesting support for their position on Forest Management. A resolution will be prepared for the next meeting.

- City of Windsor, accepting energy conservation challenge.

- Ministry of Natural Resources, information regarding the wildlife rabies control operations for 2006.

- Friends of the Frost Centre, information and request for support. None was given.

- AMO Alert, AMO's Standing Committee report on Bill 51.

- Thank you card from the Ferrante family.

- Copy of correspondence regarding draft plan of subdivision S02/06.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

- Shawn Peebles attended to discuss an access for Concession 4, Lot 17. Council advised Mr. Peebles that a legal opinion is being requested regarding the 1' reserve. He will be advised when council receives this information.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Village of Sundridge, statistics for the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre, Urgent Care Facility and a request to municipalities to join those opposed to the closing of the urgent care facility. Armour will attend any meetings to support this.

- Paul Willis, Major Detachment Commander, Regional Cadets, requesting a member of council provide a briefing including local history of the town and river system to staff and cadets as they travel through the area on the Magnetawan River August 28 to September 2, 2006. Councillor MacPhail will meet with the cadets.

- Invoice for Doe Lake Public Beach goose fence maintenance and beach cleaning was approved for payment.

- List of correspondence received, not on the agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the July 25, 2006 meeting be approved as circulated. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the July 25, 2006 special meeting be approved as circulated. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the July 27, 2006 special meeting be approved as circulated. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Road Accounts Voucher # 08-2006 in the amount of $ 25,314.47 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the tender submitted by Whitmell Ltd for gravel crushing as per the requirements of tender # 1-2006, in the amount of $ 75,624.00. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the tender submitted by Whitmell Ltd for the screening, haul, mix and stockpile of winter sand as per the requirements of the tender document, for a cost of $ 9,992.00. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the purchase of the Richard Thomas memorial sign from Wood Art Signs at a cost of $ 890.00 plus tax (includes installation). Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That General Accounts Voucher # 08-2006 in the amount of $ 87,538.12 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 08-2006 in the amount of $ 8,562.44 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour have reviewed the consent applications B031/06 & B032/06 (Leggett) and support the consents as they comply with section 2.1 .3(a) (vi) of the Armour Township Official Plan and Zoning By-law 27-95, with the following conditions:

5% cash in lieu of parkland be paid to the municipality as per by-law # 14-2002. Carried (Pecuniary Interest declared by Councillor Brandt. )

- Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour have reviewed the consent application B-033/06 (Sprong) and do not support this consent as it does not comply with the Township of Armour Official Plan section 2.1.3 (a) (viii) (backlot severance not permitted). Carried

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the municipality of South Bruce and supports the efforts of the advocacy group "Fair Funding for Small Communities in Ontario" in their work to secure sustainable long term infrastructure funding for water and waste water projects in small communities, and humbly petitions both the Provincial and Federal governments to create special funding in perpetuity to recognize this shortfall. Carried

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment of $ 90.00 to George Underhill for beach cleaning at Doe Lake Park Beach. Carried

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 10:02 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (c) of the Municipal Act. Carried

- Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 10:59 p.m.. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That we do now adjourn at 11:00 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 22, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried