THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

February 8, 2005

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Bob MacPhail, Councillor Blakelock was absent; delegates, Barb Marlow and Bob Hall, Burk's Falls, Armour, Ryerson Winterfest; guest, Karen Kowalchuk; staff Les Phinney, CRS-I, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting January 25, 2005 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Bob Hall and Barb Marlow discussed the 2005 Winterfest which was very successful and well attended. Bob highlighted the events, and thanked Armour Council for the continued support of this family weekend. The donation from Armour covers the cost of the dog sled team and prizes for various events. The Winterfest weekend brings together volunteers and participation from local service groups including the Lions, Legion, as well as the Burk's Falls Figure Skating Club and Scouting Group. Councillors Blakelock and Corcoran continue to be actively involved in the activities throughout the weekend. Barb distributed a financial update indicating the group is in an excellent position for 2006 Winterfest. Reeve Thomas thanked Bob and Barb for updating Council.


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  • -Les Phinney, CRS- I, attended to discuss road issues.

- road accounts voucher # 02-2005, in the amount of $ 42,655.03 was approved for payment.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Reeve Thomas informed Council he had made an inquiry regarding the 2004 donation given to the East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair to support a project with a waste reduction theme. This donation was awarded for a project regarding recycling.


  • -Richard discussed with Council the need for public input before passing a forestry management by-law. Staff are still researching by-laws, with no draft available at this.

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  • -Councillor MacPhail inquired if Council is interested in requesting the Ministry of Natural Resources attend a meeting to discuss the possibility of stocking local lakes. This will be suggested for a future steering committee meeting.


APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS:

  • -road accounts voucher # 02-2005, in the amount of $ 42,655.03, was approved for payment.
  • -general accounts voucher # 02-2005, in the amount of $ 155,681.87, was approved for payment.

  • -landfill accounts voucher # 02-2005, in the amount of $ 10,126.64 was approved for payment.

APPLICATIONS: CONSENT - B-019/03 - Sterritt - Part Lot 21, Concession 2

  • -Council reviewed following documents:

- the application for a lot addition to correct an encroachment problem

- planning report by Tunnock Consulting

- comments from municipal planner, Robert Miller.

A resolution was passed approving the consent application with conditions.

  • -LOTTERY - Raffle - Knights of Columbus

Council reviewed the application to conduct a raffle on September 5, 2005 and a resolution to authorize the issuance of a lottery licence was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 38-2004, being a by-law to enter into an agreement for the joint management of the Union Public Library was read a second and third time, as amended.


  • -By-law # 9-2005, being a by-law to amend zoning by-law # 27-95, application by Linda-May Smith, Part Lot 9, Concession 9, Part 1 of 42R-6484. This by-law to delete the "H", holding zone and permit the use of the lands for one single detached dwelling and accessory uses, was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Report by the Clerk Treasurer - Statement of remuneration and expenses paid to Council in 2004, as required by the Municipal Act, RSO 2001, was accepted by resolution.


  • -Property Standards Committee, meeting January 31, 2005 minutes.


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  • -Tri Council meeting, January 26, 2005 minutes.


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  • -Steering Committee, January 27th, verbal report by Richard and Marty regarding the presentation by Stan Lawlor Associates.


  • -Fire Board, February 3rd, verbal report by Marty and Richard. Fire Department rescue van will not be used by John Stark when he is doing by-law enforcement work for the Village of Burk's Falls.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Fonom, request for support of a resolution urging the Federal/Provincial governments fast-track the approval process for COMRIF applications. A resolution of support was passed.


  • -Burk's Falls, Armour, Ryerson, Special Events Committee, invitation to attend the second annual business after hours coffee and desert meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bob and Marty will attend.
  • -Village of Burk's Falls, notification of the AHIC meeting scheduled for Monday, March 21, 2005 at 7:00 p.m in the Burk's Falls Council chambers.


  • -Village of Burk's Falls, regarding the municipal representation required for the Burk's Falls Health Centre - Algonguin Health Services Board, a resolution supporting the nomination of Cathy Still was passed.


  • -Katrine Community Centre, request for a donation for the Katrine Winter Karnival. A resolution authorizing a donation of $ 300.00 was passed.


  • -Canadian National Institute for the Blind, request for a donation. A resolution authorizing a donation in the amount of $ 150.00 was passed.


  • -Economic Development Workshop for Municipal Leaders, May 11, 2005, Parry Sound. This workshop is being held in conjunction with the 2005 FONOM Conference. No agenda is available at this time for the FONOM conference. This will be brought back to a future meeting.


  • -Ministry of Northern Development & Mines, announcement regarding 1 million dollar funding to the Blue Sky Economic Development Corporation to construct wireless, open-access, broadband infrastructure in the districts of Nipissing, Parry Sound and Sudbury.

  • -Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, update on the status of the affordable housing program which has been delayed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Katrine Community Centre, water system certification. Council reviewed the previous proposal from Kontek Engineering and a new proposal from Richard Nancarrow. Kontek Engineering is not available to proceed with the work. A resolution was passed accepting the proposal from Richard Nancarrow.

  • -Copy of correspondence to Terry Forde, from Marshall Macklin Monaghan regarding the Highway 11 four-laning project, north of the Ontario Street interchange to South River.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Resolution to affirm the bond coverage of municipal employees was passed.


  • -Request from Hydro One Networks Inc. regarding an easement required for Concession 8, Lots 8 & 9. Further information and clarification is required.
  • -Request from the Tri R Committee for support of a resolution authorizing the Terms of Reference for an Environmental Assessment to Establish a Long-Term Waste Management System as prepared by U.E.M. Inc. and Jagger Hims Limited. A resolution was passed.


  • -Council reviewed the Notice of Improvements to Service - 2004 and authorized the advertisement of same.


  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.
  • -Resolution to move into closed session at 8:55. p.m. was passed.


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  • -Resolution to move out of closed session at 9:45 p.m. was passed.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the minutes of the January 25, 2005 meeting be approved as circulated. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That Road Accounts Voucher # 02-2005 in the amount of $ 42,655.03 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That General Accounts Voucher # 02-2005 in the amount of $ 155,681.87 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 02-2005 in the amount of $ 10,126.64 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour approve the consent application # B-019/03 Sterritt, (lot addition) as applied for with the following conditions:

- that the retained parcel of property owned by Messrs. Sterritt, known as parcel 5548, Con. 2 Part Lot 21, be subject to a zoning amendment to recognize the undersized lot.

- that the property subject to the lot addition owned by Smith, known as 110 Skyline Drive, Con. 2 Pt. Lot 21, 42R-10519m be subject to a zoning amendment to recognize the undersized lot. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the granting of a raffle lottery licence to the Knights of Columbus to conduct a raffle on September 5, 2005. Licence fee to be $ 5.00. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 38-2004, as amended, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 38-2004, as amended, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of February, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 9 -2005, being a by-law to amend zoning by-law # 27-95, application by Linda-May Smith, Part Lot 9, Concession 9, Part 1 of Plan 42R-6484. This amendment will delete the "H" holding zone and permit the use of the lands for one single detached dwelling and accessory uses, building, and structures as per the provisions of the underlying Rural (RU) zone. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 9-2005, as amended, be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 9-2005, as amended, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of February, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and expenses in 2004 as presented by the Treasurer. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of FONOM regarding the COMRIF funding program, and urge the Federal and Provincial governments to fast-track the approval process in order that the necessary preparation work and tendering of projects can be undertaken for projects to commence early in 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the nomination of Cathy Still as the municipal representative on the Burk's Falls and District Health Centre Committee. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $ 300.00 to the Katrine Winter Karnival, January 28th - 30th, 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in the amount of $ 150.00 for 2005. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind resolution # 2 dated September 28, 2004. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the proposal from Richard Nancarrow, dated February 2, 2005, for Engineering services required to certify the water system at the Katrine Community Centre. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, 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)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the Proposed Terms of Reference for an Environmental Assessment to Establish a Long-Term Waste Management System as prepared by U.E.M. Inc. and Jagger Hims Limited and authorize same to be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment for approval. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 8:55 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 9:45 p.m. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That we do now adjourn at 9:55 p.m.until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 22, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)