THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

June 22, 2004

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Richard Thomas; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran and Bob MacPhail; guests; Karen Kowalchuk, Ed Robinson, Phyllis Leggett, Joe van Gaal, Roger Leblanc, Sharon Lundy; staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting June 8, 2004 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

  • -None.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Roger Leblanc and Sharon Lundy, submitted a letter which Council reviewed requesting to take over the lease for 12 Three Mile Lake Road, as the previous tenant is unable to continue operating. They wish to operate the same business, the sale of bait and tackle. Mr. Leblanc has reviewed the lease and has requested a two year lease. After a discussion Council agreed to a one year term. A resolution to rescind by-law # 22-2004, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement with Donald Grogan was passed.
  • -Bob Newell and Ron Russell, regarding application to rezone Concession 3, Part Lot 12. Bob and Ron were not available to attend.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Consent application submitted by Hewitt, Concession 8, Lots 1, 2 & 3. Council reviewed comments submitted by the Planning Board consultant, Tunnock Consulting as well as comments from municipal planner Robert Miller. Joe van Gaal also provided comments to Council as the agent for Mr. Hewitt. A resolution was passed to rescind resolution # 7, dated June 8, 2004. Council discussed with Mr. van Gaal issues raised in the planning reports. To date no comments have been received from the Ministry of Transportation regarding access to this proposed lot. A resolution was passed approving the consent, with conditions, including the modification of the application to allow for increased frontage for the remaining parcel.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Council reviewed a revised list of requirements for a motor vehicle inspection station submitted by Les Phinney, CRS-I. A resolution was passed authorizing the purchase of the required equipment.


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  • -The Greer Galloway Group Inc, proposal for the inspection of municipal structures was reviewed and a resolution passed accepting this proposal.

APPLICATIONS: RAFFLE

  • -Katrine Leisure Club, application to conduct a raffle November 27, 2004 at the Katrine Community Centre. A resolution approving the application with a $ 5.00 licence fee was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 25-2004, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement for 12 Three Mile Lake Road with Roger LeBlanc for a one year term was read a first, second and third time.


  • -By-law # 26-2004, being a by-law to enable consent application B-009/04, Sawyer, Concession 13, Part Lot 7, to re-create Parts 2 & 3 of Plan PSR 1664, was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

  • -Fire Board, June 9th, minutes included in agenda package. Council discussed the proposal included in the minutes, for the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle to be used by the fire department to improve rescue in remote areas. The fire fighters association is offering to purchase the ATV, and be paid by the municipalities over a three year period, with no interest charges. A resolution in support in principle was passed.
  • -Planning Board, June 14th. Richard gave a verbal report.

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  • -Arena Board, June 16th, minutes included in agenda package.


  • -Building report, May 2004

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Friends of the Burk's Falls & District Health Centre, request for donation to the "Miles of Coins" 2004 campaign. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.


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  • -Neco, Community Futures Development Corporation, invitation to attend the annual general meeting scheduled for June 30, 2004 from 4:30 tp 7:30 p.m. Richard will try to attend.
  • -AMO, information on Bill 83, the Budget Measures Act, 2004.

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  • -AMO, Information on Bill 100, The Electricity Restructuring Act.


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  • -Township of Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards, request for support of a resolution to petition the Province of Ontario to abandon the implementation of and immediately repeal Regulation 170/03, as well as the amending pertinent, enabling legislation. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -City of Kawartha Lakes, request for support of a resolution opposing the waste of staff time and money to prepare the municipal performance measurement, reports, and requesting a system which provides for meaningful evaluation. A resolution in support was passed.


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  • -Invitation to attend the grand opening of the new Day Surgery Suite at Huntsville Hospital on Tuesday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. No one will attend.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -Reply from planner, Robert Miller regarding Council's inquiry to allow larger additions and decks to trailers located in seasonal trailer parks. Councillor MacPhail updated Council on the current status of the assessment of trailers. The RV Association is currently lobbying for a trailer tag fee rather than assessment. The Clerk will request comments from Paul Schaefer, CBO and John Stark, Fire Prevention Officer regarding allowing larger additions.

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  • -Draft agreement with the Township of Perry for Chief Building Official Services. Council reviewed proposed agreement and have no concerns.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, three booklets for proposed Planning Reform; Planning Act Reform and Implementation Tools Consultation Paper # 1; Provincial Policy Statement: Consultation Discussion Paper # 2 and Ontario Municipal Board Reform, Consultation Paper # 3, were distributed to Council for review. Ministry of Municipal Affairs are requesting comments by August 31, 2004.


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  • -Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, schedule for public consultations for planning reform.


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  • -Ministry of Natural Resources, notification of the Wetlands Evaluation of Magnetawan River Wetlands.


  • -Marshall Macklin Monaghan, Highway 11 Four Laning, from .4 km north of Hwy. 518W to .6 km south of Hwy 520 at Burk's Falls, request for decision of Council pertaining to Three Mile Lake Rd. illumination and the northbound passing lane, which starts approximately 450m north of Three Mile Lake Rd.

Council requested the Clerk get more information.

  • -Council reviewed a draft agreement for the Armour, Ryerson, Burk's Falls Union Public Library and staff report. Councillor Blakelock will take the recommendations back to the Library board for consideration.
  • -Resolution was passed to move into closed session at 9:48. p.m.


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  • -Resolution was passed to move out of closed session at 10:01 p.m.


  • -2004 Proposed budget, 1st draft. The budget was reviewed in detail.

The Clerk will provide comparisons for review by Council at a special meeting called for July 6, 2004. The auditor will be asked to attend this meeting to discuss the budget further.

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

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RESOLUTIONS:

  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 8, 2004 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

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  • -Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind By-law # 22-2004, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement with Donald Grogan for 12 Three Mile Lake Road. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby rescind resolution # 7, dated June 8, 2004. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the purchase of the required equipment for a motor vehicle inspection station to be located at the municipal garage, for the purpose of certification of municipal vehicles. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the proposal submitted by Greer Galloway Group in the amount of $ 3,500.00 for the inspection of municipal structures as required. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the consent application # B-019/04 - Hewitt, with the following conditions:

- that the proposed application be amended to reflect 100' frontage for the retained parcel on Highway 520;

- and that 5% cash in lieu of parkland as per the Township of Armour By-law # 14-2002 be paid to the municipality;

- existing barn to be converted to garage as per application. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 25-2004, being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement for 12 Three Mile Lake Rd with Roger LeBlanc. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 25-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 25-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of June, 2004. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the raffle licence application by the Katrine Leisure Club to conduct a raffle on November 27, 2004, licence fee $ 5.00. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 26-2004, being a by-law to enable consent application B-009/04, which will re-create Parts 2 & 3 of Plan PSR-1664 which are currently merged in title. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 26-2004 be read a second time. (Carried)

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  • -That By-law # 26-2004 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of June, 2004.
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve in principle the purchase of an All Terrain Vehicle to be used by the Burk's Falls and District Fire Department, for a total cost of $ 7,000.00 and agree to contribute 1/3 of the cost, over a 3 ½ year period. Insurance costs to be investigated. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a donation of $ 380.00 to the Friends of Burk's Falls & District Health Centre, "Miles of Coins" 2004 campaign. (Carried)

  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards and petition the Province of Ontario to abandon the implementation of and immediately repeal Regulation 170/03, as well as amending the pertinent enabling legislation. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Jerry Brandt, Moved by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Kawartha Lakes, opposing the requirement for municipal performance measurement in its current format, which does not provide for meaningful comparisons of performance across the Province. (Carried)
  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:48 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) (d) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 10:01P.M. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. (Carried)


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  • -Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 11:18 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 13, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)