THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

August 27, 2002

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps and Gary McFarlane; delegates, Harold Eichberger & John Gallagher; guests, Wayne Stitt & Ted Shelley; staff, Leanne Crozier, Les Phinney, CRS-I and Laura Rowley, 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 13, 2002 meeting and the minutes of the August 20, 2002 special meeting were approved by resolution as circulated.

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Harold Eichberger & John Gallagher attended Council to discuss a proposal for resort accommodation leases at Pickerel Lake Lodge. The leases would be for 21 years less a day, therefore, requiring no zoning change. Mr. Eichberger agreed to enter into a site plan agreement with the municipality and to provide a copy of the lease agreement for Council's review. A resolution was passed approving the development in principle subject to the above mentioned two conditions.


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  • -Les Phinney, CRS-I attended Council to discuss this years road construction projects. A list of project submitted for funding to MND&M was included in the agenda package. As the application for funding has not yet been approved, Les discussed with Council his priority from the list and what work has been done on each road. Double surface treatment can probably be done up to the end of September depending on the weather. A discussion followed pertaining to surface treatment on Skyline Drive at the south end of Three Mile Lake. The pros & cons of surface treatment for dust layer and the subsequent maintenance of that part of the road was discussed as well as legal questions, the need for land to widen and ditch the road and the relocation of the hydro line. Council directed staff to prepare a report on the steps needed to be taken to address the issues involved in this section of Skyline Drive.


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  • -Leanne Crozier, staff, attended Council to discuss the Emergency Measurers Plan. Leanne has been appointed the Emergency Management Co-ordinator and she reviewed with Council parts of the Plan needing answers and was given direction to enable her to continue with the preparation with the Plan. A written request from the Township of Ryerson and a verbal request from the Village of Burk's Falls for Leanne to also be their Emergency Management Co-ordinator. The Clerk was instructed to reply in writing to both municipalities stressing that Armour's plan will take precedence.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Draft of a MAP policy. Leanne stayed to discuss this policy with Council as she has been involved in some research on this issue. The draft MAP policy reviewed was prepared for the Arena Board. Council found the policy to be too involved and cumbersome to implement as well as enforce. Staff was directed to try and find a policy that is short, to the point and easy to enforce. During this discussion, Council passed a resolution that a permanent liquor licence at the Katrine Community Centre was not in the best interest of the residents of Armour Township.


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  • -Review of Zoning By-law consolidation. Staff had prepared a list of comments from a review of the consolidation. Council had no further comments & instructed the Clerk to forward the list to the planner. For the time being, one master copy will be sufficient. Council will review the need for further copies at a later date
  • -Resolution # 3 passed at the regular meeting on August 13, 2002 was rescinded and a new resolution for general accounts voucher # 8-2002 was passed.


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  • -Resolution # 4 passed at the regular meeting on August 13, 2002 was rescinded and a new resolution for landfill accounts voucher # 7-2002 was passed.


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  • -No information was received from the insurance company regarding insurance coverage for the Planning Board.


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  • -A quote to reprint the Armour Township "The Invisible Past 1881 - 1981" history book was received and reviewed by Council. The Clerk was instructed to get a release from the author and to send a letter to the Historical Society.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 29-2002, being a by-law to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Muskoka Ready Mix Inc. was read a first time. The site plan agreement was reviewed and discussed. The developer had some concerns regarding Section 5, paragraph 3. The Clerk was instructed to reword the section. The site plan drawing was reviewed and the Clerk instructed to obtain further information.

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REPORTS:

  • -CAC meeting - Aug 15th - Gary - postponed to Sept 19th.


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  • -AMO conference - Aug 18th to 20th - Frank & Gary. Reeve Frank Gill made two presentations at the conference. To John O'Toole, Ministry of Health & Long Term Care, a presentation regarding a request for a review and revision of the distribution of Board members to Eastholme and to ensure appointed Board members represent the municipalities that appointed them. The proposal was received well and a follow up letter will be sent to the Township. The second presentation was to the Hon. Chris Stockwell, Minister of the Environment regarding the hauling of toxic waste on the highways and the Anti-Incinerator Campaign started by public concern in Temiskaming. This presentation was also received well and a follow up letter will be sent to the Township.


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  • -Public Information Centre - Property Standards By-law - Aug 24th . The information centre went well. Seven comment sheets were received following the meeting. Comments are to be received at the Township office by Sept. 6th. A report of the comments and the draft by-law will be reviewed by Council at the meeting on September 10th.
  • -Amalgamation Steering Committee - Aug. 26th - Gary. The public information sessions for Armour, Ryerson, Burk's Falls & Perry have been set for Saturday, September 28th. Armour's information session will be held at the Katrine Community Centre. A discussion followed regarding time and it was decided that the session will be from 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.


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  • -The progress report was reviewed by Council.


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  • -The 2002 budget to the end of June was reviewed by Council.


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  • -A special meeting of AHIC was called for August 26th. Reeve Frank Gill attended and reported to Council.
  • -Councillor McFarlane reported on the testing of the wells at the Landfill site and that the results should be available at the next Tri-R meeting.
  • -Councillor Corcoran brought to Council's attention an article in the Daily Commercial News

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Ministry of Environment & Energy, extension of the Government /public review period to September 6, 2002 for submissions regarding the Bennett Environmental Inc's proposed hazardous waste facility in the Town of Kirkland Lake.


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  • -Letter from Hon. Tony Clement, Minister of Health & Long Term Care regarding the financial burden of the Eastholme expansion and letter dated July 14, 2002 from Hon. Dan Newman, Associate Minister of Health & Long Term Care regarding Eastholme's expansion.


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  • -Almaguin Nipissing Travel Association, information regarding the annual general meeting to be held on September 12, 2002.


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  • -Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, information on the Municipal/Planning Authority Workshop to be held in Sudbury, October 3 & 4, 2002. A resolution was passed authorizing the registration of Wendy Whitwell.


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  • -Municipality of Hastings Highlands, requesting support of a resolution to request the Province of Ontario to immediately re-introduce the "spring bear hunt". A resolution of support was defeated.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -A proposal from Chris Forde to lease the buildings at 12 Three Mile Lake Road. A resolution was passed accepting the proposal.

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  • -Council moved into closed session at 10:35 p.m. and out at 10:45 p.m
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 13, 2002 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the special meeting on August 20, 2002 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve, in principle, the proposed development of accommodation leases at Pickerel Lake Lodge subject to implementation of a site plan agreement and review of the lease agreement to the satisfaction of the Township's legal counsel and planner. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby notify the Katrine Community Centre Club that a permanent liquor license at the Katrine Community Centre is not in the best interest of the residents of Armour Township. (Carried) (all for the motion)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind resolution # 3 passed on August 13, 2002 and approve general accounts voucher # 8-2002 in the amount of $ 74,449.00. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind resolution # 4 passed on August 13, 2002 and approve landfill accounts voucher # 8-2002 in the amount of $ 12,003.79. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 29-2002, being a by-law to enter into site plan agreement with Muskoka Ready Mix Inc. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Corporation of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Wendy Whitwell to attend the Municipal/Planning Authority Workshop in Sudbury on October 3 & 4, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands to request the Province of Ontario to immediately re-introduce the "spring bear hunt". (Recorded vote - For - Corcoran & Cripps; Opposed - Blakelock, Gill & McFarlane)(Motion Defeated)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal of Chris Forde to lease the buildings at 12 Three Mile Lake Road, as presented. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:35 P.M. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 55(5) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we move out of the closed session at 10:45 P.M. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 10:46 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 10th, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)