| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNS.HIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES June 27, 2006 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Marty Corcoran, Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Richard Holloway and Bob MacPhail, guests; Dick Hodge, Karl Crozier, Bruce Campbell, Jean Varcoe, media; Jen Nicholson, Almaguin Forrester and Wayne Bridge, Almaguin News; staff, Glenn Middlebrook, Road Supervisor, Bob Miller, Municipal Planner and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on June 13, 2006 were approved as amended. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS:- Bruce Campbell and Jean Varcoe, "Our Community Works" discussed the proposal from the fundraising committee requesting Armour, Ryerson and Burk's Falls commit the $1.5 million to complete the repairs and upgrades needed. The proposal highlighted some positives and negatives and quoted amortization and bank rate figures, based on per household to borrow the $ 1.5 million over ten, fifteen and twenty years. Bruce indicated no firm financial commitment from the municipalities is hampering the fundraising efforts. To date $ 60,000 has been raised by the committee. Burk's Falls Council have approved this conditional upon Ryerson and Armour also approving the plan. The cost sharing indicated in the proposal is based on household count only. Bruce was thanked for the information, and council will deliberate this issue. - Bob Galloway, Greer Galloway Group, Bob advised Council four tenders were received for each bridge as follows: Pevensey: Hugo Mark $ 326,600; Leo Alaire & Sons $ 322,375; Premier Concrete $ 237,800.85 and lowest bid submitted by Rideau Valley at $ 230,875.80. The engineering estimate was $ 170,598. Ferguson: Hugo Mark $ 1,026,530; Leo Alaire & Sons $ 931,168; Premier Concrete $ 762,942.04; and the lowest bid submitted by Rideau Valley at $ 749,991.60. The engineering estimate was $ 745,310.00. Bob Galloway will review all the submissions in detail and report back to council for the special meeting scheduled for July 4, 2006. Paul Robinson asked to voice his concerns regarding the timing of the Ferguson bridge replacement and wants council to make sure the ratepayers concerns are considered including access for the people on Doe Lake Peninsula, overrun expenses and how this will be handled, penalty clauses in the tender documents to make the contractor pay for delayed start or late finish. Council and the engineer have considered these issues. Commercial Drive Development: Council reviewed the following: - review of the site servicing report completed by Bob Galloway - letter to Burk's Falls forwarding Bob Galloway's comments and requesting a resolution for Bob to act on their behalf. - letter from Tim Harvey, Pinestone Engineering dated June 6, 2006 in response to comments from Bob Galloway. The developer will need to submit detailed design for consideration and review. Bob Galloway concluded that Burk's Falls and Armour councils need to make a decision if they wish to see increased infrastructure or accept the developers proposal. The developer will be required to enter into an agreement with the Village of Burk's Falls to provide the infrastructure required, as well as site plan agreement(s) with Armour, and Armour and Burk's Falls will also require an updated water agreement. - Karl Crozier, attended to request an increase in the donation for the cemeteries. Strong council have authorized an additional $ 100.00 for 2006. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed. Karl was thanked for attending. - Resolution to move into closed session at 9:00 p.m. was passed. - Resolution to move out closed session at 9:25 p.m. was passed. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: Garage Heating System - Council reviewed a staff report and an updated quote was reviewed. - A resolution was passed accepting the quote from Boyes Electric was passed. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - letter from E.J. Williams regarding consents on Part Lots 21 & 22, Concession 11 (Jack Lake) was reviewed. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 25-2006, to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 26-2006, to authorize voting methods for the 2006 municipal election was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 27-2006, to authorize a consent agreement with 2064770 Ontario Inc. and 2064768 Ontario Inc. was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 28-2006, to authorize a site plan agreement with 1670342 Ontario Inc. was read a first time. REPORTS: Fire Brd, June 15th, Rod and Marty gave a verbal report. - Arena, June 21st, Jerry and Marty reported. - Library, June 21st, Rod gave a verbal report. - Steering, June 22nd, Jerry and Marty reported. - EMO Training, June 23rd, Bob reported. - Building Report, May. Council wish to see this report cleaned up and old permits dealt with as well as adding the date of last contact. - URS, MTO Contract 2006-5148, Highway 11 Four Laning, notice to adjacent residents and owners/renters, contact address and phone numbers. - The Honourable Mac Herb, reply to resolution supported calling for a smoke-free Canada. - Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal requesting support of a resolution requesting the Minister of Helath and Long Term Care place a moratorium on legislation changes that would alter the current social and cultural make-up of Ontario's farmers markets, church suppers, bazaars, teas, pot-luck suppers and other similar community social fundraising events. A resolution in support was passed. - Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, requesting support to lobby the Provincial Government not to implement the recommendations of the Watertight report to create Ontario Water Board or transfer jurisdiction of water and wastewater to Regional Governments. A resolution in support was passed. - Habitat for Humanity North Bay/Blue Sky Region requesting support to establish an affiliated chapter for our area. A resolution in support was passed. - Ontario Provincial Police, Almaguin Highlands Detachment, requesting support for the Crime Stoppers Program. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed. - AMO Alert, June 15th, regarding changes to the Municipal Act. - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, News Release, Municipal Act Reform. - St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, invitation to attend the "Kirkin O' the Tartan" on July 30th, at 9:00 a.m. - North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit, West Nile Prevention and Control Notice and Costing Request. - copy of correspondence as a result of the Tri Council meeting, to the Ontario Realty Corporation regarding the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police Detachment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - 2006 Municipal Budget, reviewed and discussed. Council will meet with the auditor on June 28th to discuss options. - The clerk will get prices for a memorial plaque in honour of the late Richard Thomas. NEW BUSINESS: - COMRIF, Intake Three, information. No submission will be made. - List of correspondence received, not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - resolution to move into closed session at 11:20 p.m. - resolution to move out of closed session at 11:50 p.m. - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the June 13, 2006 meeting be approved as amended. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a donation in the amount of $ 200.00 to the Berriedale Catholic Cemetery, Berriedale Cemetery, and Burk's Falls Cemetery for 2006. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 9:00 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2(c) of the Municipal Act. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 9:25 p.m.. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the quote submitted by Boyes Electric in the amount of $ 13,350.00 for the supply of a radiant tube heating system for the municipal garage. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 25-2006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 25-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 25-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of June, 2006. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 26-2006, being a by-law to authorize Vote by Mail for municipal elections. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 26-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That by-law # 26-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of June, 2006. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 27-2006, being a by-law to authorize the Township of Armour to enter into a consent agreement with 2064770 Ontario Inc. and 2064768 Ontario Inc. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 27-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 27-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of June, 2006. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 28-2006, being a by-law to authorize the Township of Armour to enter into a site plan agreement with 1670342 Ontario Inc. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and request the Minister of Health and Long Term Care place a moratorium on legislation changes that would alter the current social and cultural make-up of Ontario's farmers market, church suppers, bazaars, teas, pot-luck suppers and other similar community social fundraising events. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands and request the Provincial Government not implement the recommendations of the Watertight Report to create Ontario Water Board or transfer jurisdiction of water and wastewater to Regional Municipalities. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle, the initiative of the Habitat for Humanity and wish them success in their efforts to secure an affiliation for our area. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Richard Holloway, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Near North Crime Stoppers Program for 2006. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we continue beyond the 11:00 o'clock curfew. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now move into closed session at 11:20 p.m. to discuss maters pursuant to Section 239 2 © of the Municipal Act. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we move out of closed session at 11:50 p.m.. Carried. - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 11:51 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. |