THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

February 12, 2002

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps, and Gary McFarlane; delegates Walter Winger, Dave Langerud, Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer; guests, Gloria Wilde, Richard Holloway, Joy Murphy, Roberta Haviland, Jenny Thomas, Phyllis Leggett, Raija Rosenthal, Gail Mulligan, Harvey Mulligan, Bob McPhail, Diane McIntyre, Ken McIntyre, Earl Haggart, Matthew Haggart, Dalton Healey, Richard Thomas, Ron Russell, Sandra Reese and Jeff Renaud; staff Les Phinney, CRS-I, and Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The Reeve informed the guests present that it had been brought to his attention that someone may have been taping the last meeting. Although our procedural by-law does not address this, etiquette dictates that anyone taping would make Council aware of it. If there is anyone, please leave their name with the Clerk. The meeting was then opened with a prayer delivered by the Reeve. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 2002 were adopted as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

PERSONAL interest was declared by Joanne Cripps on item # 4 on the delegation list. General nature thereof - "I have some concerns about the lack of information regarding item # 4 on the delegation list. Although there is a deficiency of information as to the intent of this request to attend council, I will declare a personal conflict of interest at this time, due to the proximity of my residence"

DELEGATIONS:

• -Dave Langerud attended Council to discuss the use of the unopened road allowance between Concession 6 & 7 in Lot 10 to access a piece of property on which he has an offer to purchase. The property line is approximately 200 ft. from turn around on the municipal road. Mr. Langerud pointed out other areas in the Township were unopened road allowances are used to access property and discussed the use of the road allowance by the previous owner to access his property and the fact that the road allowance was open at one time and actually crossed the Magnetawan River to Chetwynd Road. The Clerk was instructed to prepare a draft agreement for Council's approval at the next meeting.



• -Walter Winger attended Council on behalf of the Magnetawan Trans Canada Trail Kiosk Committee. Mr. Winger handed out an information package; explained the Trans Canada Trail concept; that kiosks were to be built along the trail; and expanded on the kiosk to be constructed in Magnetawan. The purpose of the presentation was to invite the Council of the Township of Armour to place a 3" x 3" message on the kiosk at a cost of $ 400.00. A resolution will be prepared for consideration at the next meeting.



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

- Road Accounts Voucher # 2-2002 in the amount of $ 34,365.78 was approved;

- a recap of logs taken from Township property and funds received to date was reviewed and discussed. The loggers are almost finished and will probably be by the end of February.

- letter from CN regarding crossing maintenance scheduled for 2002 on the Three Mile Lake Road crossing. A general discussion, with input from guests, was held concerning upgrading the approaches to the crossing.

- the road department "wish list" for 2002 setting out construction projects; new equipment, employee training; and garage upgrade was discussed. Gary & Les will do a road tour / bridge inspection before the first meeting in March.

- an estimate for upgrading and surface treating So-Ho-Mish Road prepared by the Road Superintendent was discussed.

- the 2002 proposed road budget was reviewed. A general discussion followed, with input from guests, regarding the use or non use of calcium and the cutting or not cutting of the roadsides.

- a list of priorities is to be prepared for the March 12^th meeting for discussion of funding availability.

• -Jim Mahoney, By-law Enforcement Officer the following items were discussed;

- Contract renewal for the Almaguin Animal Control Shelter. Jim presented a letter from Marnie Wallace, owner of the Shelter, proposing to extend the contract for one year at the same price. A resolution to renew the contract was passed.

- Contract renewal for By-law Enforcement. A resolution was passed to renew the contract for two years. Jim pointed out another authority which should be cited in the by-law. A new by-law is to be prepared for passing at the next meeting.

- By-law to regulate wharves, piers, docks & slips. A first draft prepared by Jim was reviewed. Council discussed some amendments and gave Jim direction to prepare a second draft for Council's approval.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

• -LEGAL QUESTIONS:



• -Parkland Dedication Fees. Council reviewed a memo to the municipal lawyer as directed at the previous meeting and the lawyer's reply. A general explanation and discussion followed, with input from guests. The by-law, as recommended by the Township lawyer, is to be numbered and on the agenda for passing at the next meeting. The proposed by-law, fashioned after the by-law of the Township of Seguin is also to be included in the agenda.

• -Disposition of Proxies. Council reviewed a memo to the municipal lawyer as directed at the previous meeting and the lawyer's reply, two letters. A general discussion followed, with input from guests.

• -Councillor Cripps returned to the item of parkland dedication fees and requested that clarification on three questions be requested from the Township lawyer. Joanne is to supply the Clerk with the three questions.

• -Taping of Council Meetings. Council reviewed a memo to the municipal lawyer as directed at the previous meeting and the lawyer's reply. Council will review the procedural by-law to restrict taping of meetings and general update.

• -Question to Insurance Company. Council reviewed a memo to the insurance company as directed at the previous meeting and the reply was distributed for review. A general discussion followed, with input from guests. A question was asked of Mr. McPhail if he wished it to proceed further by requesting an opinion of the Township lawyer and what, specifically, is the question. The general consensus was to table the issue until the next meeting at which time, Mr. McPhail will prepare the question to the lawyer.



• -Almaguin News - contract tender for 2002. A staff report of dollars spent with the Almaguin News in 2001 was reviewed. Council discussed the staff report with one Councillor requesting quotes from the Huntsville Forrester. This was further discussed and the result was a resolution being passed to accept the tender from the Almaguin News for 2002.



• -Planning Services for 2002. Council discussed the need to have a planner on retainer. No other municipality in this planning board area retains a planner. Input was requested from the Clerk. A resolution was tabled to accept the proposal for planning services and was defeated. At this point a break was called.



• -After the break, Council moved on to the proposed by-law to authorize voting by mail for the 2003 municipal election. The proposed by-law and a cost evaluation report prepared by Councillor McFarlane was included in the agenda package for Council's review. A heated discussion followed, with input from the audience, regarding a public meeting before the passing of the by-law. Resolutions were passed to introduce the by-law and to read it a second time. The third reading will take place at the next Council meeting.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

• -At this point, a resolution from New Business, to change the date of the next regular meeting, was passed.



• -Petition. Included in the agenda package for Council review, was the letter from Lorne Dyck received on January 21^st and the letter and signatures received on February 1^st. Also included were written comments by Councillor McFarlane on the petition submitted by Lorne Dyck. Councillor McFarlane specifically requested that his comments be entered as a public document.



• -Email from Marg Herrington requesting, on behalf of the Doe Lake Ratepayer's Association, to be kept informed on what process is necessary for Bob McPhail to expand his business.



• -Computer Software Upgrade. Council reviewed a staff report, as requested. Councillor McFarlane offered to discuss this with Leanne Crozier before the next meeting

• -Letter to MTO from the Township dated January 15, 2002 and reply dated February 5, 2002 regarding the status of the three highway projects thru the municipality.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

• -The following road accounts, voucher # 2-2002, in the amount of $ 34,365.78, were approved by resolution:

Bell Mobility cell phone $ 39.24

C.E. Stack Fuels Ltd. Diesel fuel $ 1,371.62

Bell Canada garage phone $ 86.20

Lou Dennis Automotive truck parts & supplies $ 44.36

Mike's Service Centre gas - chain saw $ 14.43

Champion Road Machinery parts $ 136.63

Canadian National Railway Jan. mtc. $ 728.45

Hydro One garage $ 324.97

Co-operators Insurance Feb. benefits $ 257.68

Green Shield Canada Feb. benefits $ 512.56

NOCS Freight charges $ 10.74

Almaguin Road Supt. Assoc. 2002 membership $ 150.00

ATCO International supplies $ 790.10

Huntsville Truck Repair repair to truck # 3 $ 572.13

Jardine OME Insurance insurance for road department $ 13,802.84

Kidd's Home Hardware supplies $ 12.19

Les Phinney mileage & meeting $ 691.76

Lewis Motor Sales parts $ 211.38

Superior Propane cylinder rental $ 29.97

Ward Tim-br Mart supplies $ 30.05

Tim Parkes Const. Side boards for trucks $ 128.75

Turner's Garage parts $ 187.48

Woodlands Fire Service fire ext inspection $ 64.51

Payroll Jan. $ 14,167.74

- The following general accounts, voucher # 2-2002, in the amount of $ 94,146.13 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada office $ 235.62

Rod Blakelock Feb. Council fee $ 375.00

Cintas Canada Ltd. Office supplies $ 73.11

Co-operators Insurance benefits $ 235.63

Marty Corcoran Feb. Council fee $ 375.00

Joanne Cripps Feb. Council fee $ 375.00

Frank Gill Feb. Council fee $ 433.34

James Mahoney mileage Dec.& Jan. $ 119.62

Gary McFarlane Feb. Council fee $ 375.00

Bev Moore cleaning Jan. $ 80.00

Paul Schaefer mileage - Jan. $ 173.85

Hydro One CCC $ 58.55

Office $ 661.18

Park $ 61.01

Street Light $ 25.28

3 Mile Lake Rd $ 28.79

John Keizer groundskeeper contract $ 100.00

Village of Burk's Falls 2001 fireworks $ 776.89

Winterfest donation $ 100.00

Green Shield Canada benefits - Feb. $ 636.60

Russell, Christie, Miller Hatkoski $ 105.58

Grand & Toy office supplies $ 309.52

Graham Wilson & Green Armour et al Brandt $ 303.57

Shelley $ 619.03

Almaguin News ads $ 201.65

Munisoft hardware support $ 1,209.50

Software support $ 2,469.75

Receiver General Dec. payroll deductions $ 8,382.40

Jan. payroll deductions $ 7,010.29

Almaguin Animal Shelter Jan. $ 206.00

Feb. $ 206.00

AMO 2002 membership $ 890.24

Armour Township transfer to parks acct. $ 1,642.88

Lorne Bonazza livestock evaluator $ 50.00

FONOM 2002 membership $ 120.00

Lori Haggart volunteer for 2001 $ 50.00

Minister of Finance MMAH inspection $ 530.00

OPP Nov. $ 9,096.00

OPP Dec. $ 9,096.00

911 answering service $ 712.43

MPAC 1^st quarter billing $ 9,138.07

Alpha listing $ 111.00

Nipissing Copier Dec. contract $ 83.26

Ontario Wellness Pain Control Donation $ 200.00

WSIB Dec. benefits $ 698.15

Jan. benefits $ 295.86

AHIC 2002 membership $ 3,576.00

Boyes Electric repair to landfill packer $ 559.00

Canadian Diabetes Society sympathy donation $ 30.00

Jardine OME Insurance municipal insurance $ 14,789.52

OGRA 2002 membership $ 423.19

On-Line Community Planning web site mtc 2002 $ 600.00

Parker Electric repair to lights at park $ 290.96

Township of Perry CBCO - Jan. $ 672.00

Royal Bank Visa canpay software update & supplies $ 452.79

Assoc. of Mun. Clerks & Treas. - 1 membership $ 235.87

Pitney Bowes of Canada postage meter contract $ 180.66

East PS Regional Science Fair donation $ 25.00

Safeguard Business Systems supplies $ 335.59

Thompson Machine Shop steamer modification $ 423.42

Township of Ryerson Dec. fire expenses $ 2,144.12

Tax seminar $ 100.78

Snow clearing ads $ 35.44

Whitmell's winter mtc landfill $ 1,506.38

GST & ITC $ 759.75

Payroll Jan. $ 7,949.01

• -The following Landfill accounts, voucher # 2-2002, in the amount of $ 10,081.70 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada landfill site phone $ 67.83

Co-operators Insurance benefits - Feb. $ 19.47

Green Shield Canada benefits - Feb. $ 176.32

Leggett Propane propane $ 56.07

Union Gas natural gas $ 254.11

Hydro One landfill $ 284.13

Royal Bank Visa MOE publication $ 29.36

Esso Home Comfort fuel $ 355.71

Oil $ 50.84

Jardine OME Insurance 2002 insurance $ 3,101.76

E.J. Williams Surveying staking landfill area $ 855.21

AMRC 2002 membership $ 65.00

Gensco Equip. Inc. Separator belt $ 1,128.60

Thompson Machine Shop repair to cardboard baler $ 32.40

WSIB Benefits $ 49.58

Payroll Dec. $ 3,575.31

APPLICATIONS: NEVADA

An application for a nevada licence from the Emsdale Lions Club Inc. was approved by resolution.

BY-LAWS: - By-law # 9-2002, to appoint officers and set rates of pay for the year 2002.

A resolution to introduce a bill # 9-2002 was moved, seconded and read. The Clerk read an interpretation from Revenue Canada regarding mileage expenses for members of Council. The Reeve called for a vote. No vote was taken.

• -By-law # 10-2002, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council was read a first, second & third time.

• -By-law # 11-2002, being a by-law to authorize voting by mail for the 2003 municipal election was read a first and second time earlier in the meeting.

REPORTS:

• -Written staff report - Municipal Tax Primer - Jan. 23^rd
• -Written staff report - OPP consultation meeting - Jan. 24^th
• -Councillor McFarlane supplied a written report to the Clerk of the following meetings;

- MNR workshop - Jan. 24^th

- Steering Committee - Jan. 24^th

- Amalgamation Committee - Jan. 28^th

- Tri-R Committee - Feb. 6^th

- Planning Board - Feb. 11^th

- Concerned Citizens meeting - Feb. 5^th

- Nuisance Bear Committee

- CAC meeting - Feb 7^th - the Clerk was instructed to make copies for all members of Council

• -Amalgamation Committee - minutes of meeting on Jan. 28^th
• -WRWMP - PAC - Feb. 7^th - verbal report given by Rod Blakelock
• -By-law Enforcement - Jan. report
• -CBCO yearly report

CORRESPONDENCE:

• -Honourable Andy Mitchell, M.P., invitation to an Economic Development Forum to be held in Huntsville on March 5, 2002. The Reeve indicated that he may attend.



• -Gord Mitchell Organizational Services, information on the annual meeting of the East Parry Sound Veterinary Services Committee to be held at the Almaguin High School on February 21^st and asking the length of the term of Armour's rep. A resolution was passed appointing Grant Crozier for a two year period, 2002 & 2003, to coincide with the term of Council.



• -Township of Chisholm, requesting support for a resolution with regards to amendments to the Ontario SPCA Act. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Township of Chisholm, requesting support for a resolution with regard to increasing the amount paid to farmers/breeders for loss of livestock by wolf kills to the current market value. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, requesting support for a resolution with regard to amending the Line Fences Act. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Town of Mississippi Mills, requesting support for a resolution with regard to control & monitoring of Provisional Certificates of Approval for Waste Management System (Untreated Hauled Septage) and disposal of Dewatered Anerobic Sludge. A resolution of support was passed.



• -District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, notification of spring meeting to be held on April 29, 2002 in Dunchurch and an invoice for the 2002 membership. A resolution was passed to pay the $ 100.00 membership and register three people to attend the spring meeting.



• -CNIB, requesting a donation. A resolution was passed to donate $ 100.00.



• -Township of Minden Hills, information on a Charitable Gaming Lottery Licensing Information Session to be held on February 19, 2002. A resolution was passed authorizing the attendance of Leanne Crozier.

• -Letter from Fern & Bob van der Wijst regarding a Volunteer Appreciation night.

• -District Municipality of Muskoka, replying to Council's concerns regarding the lack of information for the new administration offices of the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit. The Clerk was instructed to reply to Mr. Miller, M.P.P. and circulate to all contributing municipalities.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• -Smart Growth Panels - letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Chris Hodgson.



• -Human Resource Plan for Almaguin Highlands Region - letter from Lawlor & Associates.



• -Local Labour Market Partnership - information from the Village of South River and requesting a letter of support for the partnership. A resolution of support was passed.



• -Rogers AT&T - copy of a letter to Rogers from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Recreation setting out recommendations for maintaining archaeological & heritage integrity during development of Pt. Lot 14, Concession 8, in accordance with the archaeological resource assessment by AFBY.



• -Proposed zoning amendments for Leggett (Pt. Lot 12, Concession 4) and Steengaard (Pt. Lot 22, Concession 8). Both items will be brought back for the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

• -Resolution to change the date of the last meeting in February. Passed earlier in the meeting.



• -A resolution was passed regarding the 2002 CRF allocation.



• -Minutes of Settlement for roll # 4919-000-003-24400 and roll # 4919-000-003-05110 were received, reviewed and accepted.



• -A resolution was passed approving the Treasurer's Report of Remuneration paid to Council in 2001.



• -A resolution was passed affirming that bond coverage for employees was reviewed at the time of renewal of the municipal insurance.



• -A resolution was passed to defer discussion of invoices from Hynde Paul Assoc. until the next meeeting.



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

RESOLUTIONS:

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 22, 2002 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That Road Accounts Voucher # 2-2002 in the amount of $ 34,365.78 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 Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby renew the contract with the Almaguin Animal Shelter for shelter services for a period of 1 year. (Carried) (Recorded vote - For - Blakelock, Cripps, Gill, McFarlane)(Opposed - Corcoran)

• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby renew the contract with Jim Mahoney for By-law Enforcement for a period of two (2) years. (Carried)(Recorded Vote - For - Blakelock, Cripps, Gill, McFarlane)(Opposed - Corcoran)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the tender for publication services for 2002 from the Almaguin News in the amount of $ 288.90 and authorize the payment. (Carried) (Recorded vote - For - Blakelock, Corcoran, McFarlane)(Opposed - Cripps, Gill)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal for planning services for 2002 as submitted by Robert Miller of Hynde Paul Associates as per the 2001 agreement. (Defeated)(Recorded vote - For - Blakelock, Corcoran)(Opposed - Cripps, Gill, McFarlane)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 11-2002, being a By-law to authorize voting by mail for the 2003 municipal election. (Carried)(Recorded vote - For- Cripps, Gill, McFarlane)(Opposed - Blakelock, Corcoran)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 11-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)(Recorded vote - For - Cripps, Gill, McFarlane)(Opposed - Blakelock, Corcoran)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby change the date of the next regular meeting of Council from FEBRUARY 26, 2002 to FEBRUARY 27, 2002. (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 General Accounts Voucher # 2-2002 in the amount of $ 94,146.13 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 2-2002 in the amount of $ 10,081.70 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a nevada licence application for the Emsdale Lions Club to sell nevada tickets form Searle's Restaurant. Licence is for 12 boxes and the licence fee shall be $ 12.00 Per box. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 9-2002, being a By-law to appoint officers and set rates of pay for the year 2002. A vote was called but not taken.



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 10-2002, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 10-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 10-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 12^th day of February, 2002. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby appoint Grant Crozier as representative of the Township of Armour on the East Parry Sound Veterinary Services Committee for a two year period, 2002 & 2003, to coincide with the term of Council. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Township of Chisholm with regard to increasing the amount paid to farmers/breeders for loss of livestock by wolf kills to the current market value. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Township of Chisholm with regards to amendments to the Ontario SPCA Act. (Carried)



• -Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry with regard to amending the Line Fences Act. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Town of Mississippi Mills with regard to control & monitoring of Provisional Certificates of approval for Waste Management System (Untreated Hauled Septage) and disposal of Dewatered Anerobic Sludge. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of $ 100.00 to the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association for 2002 membership fees and the registration of 3 people at $ 20.00 per person to attend the annual spring meeting in Dunchurch on April 29, 2002. (Carried)

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby donate $ 100.00 to the CNIB for 2002. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the attendance of Leanne Crozier at a Lottery Licensing Information Session to be held in Minden Hills on February 19, 2002. No registration fee is required. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed by the municipality. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Local Labour Market Partnership Study administered by the Village of South River. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledges their intent to use the CRF Allocations they will receive for the direct benefit of taxpayers; and accepts the 2002 CRF Allocations in accordance with the terms and conditions (Conditions of Community Reinvestment Fund Allocations) attached to the letter of November 9, 2001 from the Deputy Ministers of Finance and Municipal Affairs and Housing to municipal Treasurers/Clerk-Treasurers. (Carried)

• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armourhereby approve the Treasurer's Report of Remuneration Paid to the Council of the Township of Armour in 2001. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby affirm that bond coverage of their employees was reviewed at the time of renewal of the municipal insurance. (Carried)



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby defer the discussion of invoices from Hynde Paul Assoc. until the next meeting.



• -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 12:15 a.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 27, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)