THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

August 26, 2003

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, Gary McFarlane and Rod Blakelock; guests Anne Gill, Glen Beddows, Ed Robinson, Phyllis Leggett, Bruce Snelgrove and Jessie Kohl, Huntsville Forrester; 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 regular meeting on August 12, 2003 were approved by resolution as circulated.

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -The proposed indemnification by-law and comments received from Jardine OME were reviewed. The clerk will forward the comments to the lawyer.

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  • -A resolution accepting the quote from Bloomin' Designs for the planting of the office flower beds was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -# 43-2003 - to rezone Part of Lot 27, Concession X111, Part of Lot 7, Plan M320 (85 Lakeview Crescent, Pickerel Lake) was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Arena Board, August 25th, Joanne gave a verbal report on this meeting which was called to discuss a scheduling conflict for the use of the Burk's Falls arena for curling.

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  • -CBO report, July, reviewed by Council

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  • -By-law Enforcement Officer report, July, reviewed by Council
  • -Progress report was reviewed.
  • -AHIC, Council discussed the letter received from Perry Township indicating they are withdrawing the offer to lease the building and run the information centre because no consensus can be reached by the municipalities. A meeting of the AHIC Board is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th at Ryerson Township office.

CORRESPONDENCE:

- Village of Burk's Falls, request for a donation towards a skateboard park to be located at the ballpark A resolution in support in principle was passed.

- The Burk's Falls Lions Club, request for a donation towards the 65th Chapter Night to be held on October 4th at the Burk's Falls arena. A donation was approved by resolution.

- Friends of the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre, letter of thank you for the donation to the "Mile of Coins" event.

- Almaguin- Nipissing Travel Association Inc., request for the 2003 contribution to Regional Tourism Marketing. A resolution authorizing payment was passed.

- Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit, notification of Burk's Falls crow testing positive for West Nile.

- Armour, Ryerson and Burk's Falls Agricultural Society, invitation to the worship service and official opening of the Burk's Falls Fair.

- Ministry of Public Safety and Security, notification of adjusted timeline for meeting the Essential Level emergency management program requirements.

- Village of Burks' Falls, notification that Tony Ersham has received the most nominations for the municipal representative on the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre Committee.

- Ministry of Agriculture and Food, notification of municipal training session on the Nutrient Management Act and Regulations. CBCO, Paul Schaefer is planning on attending a session.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Zoning issue, 21 Brown' Drive. Council reviewed comments received previously from the planner on the issue of poultry in a residential area; letter forwarded to the property owner and a reply received August 20, 2003. The clerk will forward this file to the By-law enforcement officer.


  • -Ministry of Environment- Roles and Responsibilities of owners and operators of municipal drinking water systems. Council reviewed the information package.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Municipal World Inc. subscription renewal notice. A resolution authorizing the renewal of two subscriptions for one year was passed.

  • -Government of Canada, news release regarding funding for municipal rural infrastructure program. Councillor McFarlane will look into this further.


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

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 12, 2003 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the quote submitted by Bloomin' Designs for the planting of the office flower beds, in the amount of $ 645.00 plus taxes. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 43-2003, being a by-law with respect to lands forming Part of Lot 27, Concession 13, Part of Lot 7, Plan M320, located at 85 Lakeview Crescent, to place the subject lands in the Lakeshore Residential and Flood Plain Exception 77 (LR/FP-77) Zone to establish the zoning on portions of the lands above the regulatory flood elevation. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 43-2003 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod That By-law # 43-2003 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 26th day of August, 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support in principle, the proposal for a skateboard park in Burk's Falls. Detailed budgetary and planning information required prior to commitment of funding contribution by the Township. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorizes a donation of $ 650.00 to the Burk's Falls Lions Club in support of the 65th Chapter Night being held on October 4th at the Burk's Falls Arena. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Almaguin - Nipissing Travel Association and regional tourism with a contribution of $ 123.90 for 2003. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the renewal of the Municipal World subscription for 2 copies for 1 year. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 8:55 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 9th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)