| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES January 27, 2009 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, January , 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Pat Hayes; staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor, Karen Fraser, Deputy Clerk and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk - Administrator. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on January 13, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the closed meeting on January 13, 2009 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: None BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Ministry of Transportation, Municipal upgrades Council reviewed the written report provided by MTO at the previous meeting and a report from Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor. After discussion directed the clerk to respond to MTO. -OGRA Training. A resolution was passed authorizing the registration of Keith McCoy and Bill Stewart to each attend training May 4 - 6th. APPLICATIONS: Road Allowance Closing - Lusk, 2299 Pickerel & Jack Lake Road Council reviewed application, map, letter from abutting property owner and staff report. A resolution accepting the application and agreement in principle, with conditions was passed. QUOTES: Letter of Opinion - A total of 5 quotes were received as follows: ► Bowes & Cocks, Jim Creasor $ 150.00 ea $ 1,950.00 total plus GST ► Century 21 Cottage Country, Judy Ransome $ 3,900.00 total plus GST ► Coldwell Banker Pine Lakes, Chris Hundley $ 2,300.00 total plus GST ► Homelife Muskoka, Chuck Adams $ 3,350.00 total plus GST ► ReMax Lake Country, Louisa Moffit max $ 1,300.00 total plus GST ($ 50.00 each vacant $ 100, each w/structures A resolution accepting the quote submitted by Chris Hundley, Coldwell Banker Pine Lakes was passed. BY-LAWS: - # 8-2009, being a by-law to stop up, close and convey road allowance, Prt Lot 7, Concession 2 (Shelley) was read a first, second and third time. - # 9-2009, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for Members of Council and Local Boards Officers and Employees, was read a first, second and third time. - #10-2009, being a by-law to establish a Committee of Adjustment, was read a first, second and third time. - # 11-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings, was read a first, second and third time. - # 12-2009, being a by-law respecting an Employment Policy and remuneration of Township Employees, read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Steering, Jerry reported - Library, Rod reported - Arena, Pat reported and minutes, Jan. 21st, reviewed - Species at Risk, clerk reported - Muskoka Algonguin Health Centre, Bob reported - 2008, 2007, 2006 annual building reports - Ontario Provincial Police, 4th quarter stats, and 2008 summary - CEMC report - Jepp grant financials - Winterfest, Rod reported CORRESPONDENCE: - Town of Kearney, copy of resolution to lobby the provincial government to provide sufficient funding to the NSLHIN to maintain the present services at the Burk’s Falls and District Health Centre. A resolution was passed. - Municipality of Whitestone, requesting support of a resolution to request the Town of Parry Sound, Emergency Medical Services seek resolutions from supporting municipalities prior to the creation of additional manpower positions, and the allowance of reserve funds to cover operating deficit costs. Resolution tabled. - District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, 2009 Membership Fee of $ 150.00 was approved by resolution. - FONOM, 2009 membership fee of $ 180.00, approved by resolution. - FONOM, request for a resolution of support regarding OMPF funding for Northern Ontario. A resolution was passed. - Northeastern Fire Education Conference 2009, information and registration. A resolution authorizing the registration of Marty Corcoran was passed. - District Social Services Administration Board, statement of honorarium and travel expenses paid to area 4 representatives. - Municipality of Powassan, copy of correspondence to Almaguin News regarding the loss of local news and community event reporter. - Ontario Provincial Police, Julian Fantino, Commissioner, updating municipal policing cost recovery formula. - AMO, 2009 municipal councillor training program. NEW BUSINESS: - Ministry of Transportation, request to approve sign layout for Highway 11, Three Mile Lake and Katrine Road. Clerk will forward letter including recommendations. - Information from Village of Burk’s Falls Councillor, Bruce Campbell regarding Ferguson Road water issues. - List of correspondence not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 13, 2009 as circulated. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed meeting held on January 13, 2009, as circulated. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill #8-2009, being a by-law to stop up close and convey the original road allowance adjacent to Part Lot 7, Concession 2, in the Township of Armour, designated as Part 7 on Plan 42R-12026 and Part 1 on Plan 42R-16128, more particularly described as Parts 2, 3, & 4 on Plan 42R-16128. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law #8-2009 be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law #8-2009 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of January, 2009. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Bill Stewart to the C. S. Anderson Road School, May 4 - 6th, and the registration of Keith McCoy to the T.J. Mahoney Road School, May 4 - 6th, and agree to cover the cost of out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the application submitted by Alllan Lusk, and support in principle the closing and purchase of the road allowance between Lot 30 and 31, Concession 10 for a width of 66', and a depth of approximately 250', subject to the following: - the survey and conveyance of the abutting portion of Pickerel and Jake Lake Road, measured 33' from the centre line of the travelled portion of the road. - successful completion of the process and payment of the required fees and costs. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill #9-2009, being a by-law respecting remuneration and expenses for Members of Council & Local Boards, Officers, and Employees. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law #9-2009, be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law #9-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of January, 2009. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That leave be given to introduce a bill #10-2009, being a by-law to establish a committee of adjustment. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law #10-2009 be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law #10-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of January, 2009. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 11-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law # 11 -2009, be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law #11-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of January, 2009. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the quote submitted by Chris Hundley, Coldwell Banker Pine Lakes Realty, dated January 26, 2009 for a letter of opinion for 13 municipal properties in the amount of $ 2300.00, plus GST. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Whereas the economy of the Almaguin Highlands is contingent upon a robust tourist industry and further that a tourist industry benefits from an accessible and convenient health care system And Whereas statistics clearly indicate that the Almaguin Highlands has an aging population level higher than the Ontario average thus requiring an increase in health services rather than a decrease And Whereas the Almaguin Highlands has an unemployment rate higher than the Ontario average and further that closure of health services would drastically increase this critical situation and the level of poverty in this area And Whereas past records of the Burk’s Falls and District Health Centre indicate that an average of 8000 and 10000 clients per year are treated in the Urgent Care Clinic and the Muskoka Algonguin Healthcare (MAH emergency room) now average a three to eight hour wait period for treatment Therefore be it resolved that the Minister of Health David Caplan and the North Simcoe Local Health Integration Network (NSLHIN) Board of Directors instruct the Board of the MAH to leave all present services at the Burk’s Falls and District Health Centre intact and further that funding be received by this Board from NSLHIN to maintain these services. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of the 2009 membership to the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association in the amount of $ 150.00. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the payment of the 2009 FONOM membership in the amount of $ 180.00. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, Whereas the Provincial Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review (PMFSDR) final report was released on October 31, 2008; and Whereas the PMFSDR Infrastructure Table concluded that the infrastructure investment gap per household for Northern Ontario municipalities is generally higher than other regions in Ontario; and Whereas the PMFSDR Fiscal Health Table concluded that the fiscal health of Northern municipalities is poorer than other regions of Ontario; and Whereas Northern Ontario municipalities are more reliant on funding from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) than other regions of Ontario; and Whereas many municipalities in Northern Ontario will see a reduction in their OMPF equal to their upload benefits resulting in very little net upload benefit for several years; and Whereas the upload benefits per household for the Northern Ontario region are forecast to be well below the net upload benefits per household for all other regions of the Province, and Whereas the Province has committed to review the formula for distribution of the OMPF, or its successor unconditional funding program, before 2010, now Therefore be it resolved that the Province of Ontario increase the Northern Communities Grant by $ 50.00 per household, to ensure all Municipalities in the North receive the necessary “Required Support”. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Marty Corcoran to attend the 2009 Northeastern Fire Education Conference, March 26 - 29, 2009 in North Bay, and agree to pay out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledge the following events to be held at the Katrine Community Centre, as community festivals, and appoint Peter Kujala to look after the best interest of the municipality for this event.Jamboree February 14, 2009. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill #12-2009, being a by-law respecting an Employment Policy and remuneration of Township employees. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law #12-2009 be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law #12-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of January, 2009. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:40 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. |