THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

September 11, 2007

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, and Pat Hayes, Councillor Corcoran was absent; delegate, Tom Eadie; staff, Road Supervisor Bill Stewart, Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer.

The minutes of the closed meeting on August 28, 2007 were approved as circulated.

The minutes of the regular meeting on August 28, 2007 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- Pat Hayes declared a pecuniary interest on an item which was added to the agenda: Village of Burk's Falls, request for support of a submission to the Green Municipal Fund for funding for water quality improvements. Councillor Hayes vacated his seat for this discussion.

- Tom Eadie, Lawton's Cove attended to discuss the information regarding the proposed septic system on his property and the information provided by On Site Assessments. Council reviewed the information, discussed the location of the septic system in relationship to the flood plain. A resolution was passed supporting the application in to the Ministry of Environment, in principle, subject to conditions. Mr. Eadie will require a minor variance and will contact the clerk regarding this process.

- Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended the discuss the following road items:

- staff report regarding landfill cover. Bill will provide costing to the Tri R Administrator for the next Tri R meeting

- staff report regarding a proposed crosswalk on Ferguson Road at Doe Lake Rizzort was discussed. Bill was directed to discuss with By-Law officer and get further information

- staff report and information from Township of Strong regarding PPI Railseal was reviewed and discussed. Bill provided pictures. Council requested Bill get further information. No commitment will be made for funds in 2007.

- Leggett road resurfacing complete

- graveling, grading and replacing culverts on-going.

- road accounts were reviewed and approved for payment.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

- Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board, information and request for a donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

- road accounts voucher # 9-2007 in the amount of $ 151,497.80 was approved for payment by resolution.

- general accounts voucher # 9-2007 in the amount of $ 103,618.46 was approved for payment by resolution.

- landfill accounts voucher # 9-2007 in the amount of $ 33,323.54 was approved for payment by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

- # 37-2007, being a by-law to adopt an Occupational Health & Safety Policy was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

- Tri R, September 5^th, Pat reported.

- POA, September 6^th, 2007, Bob reported

- Planning Board, September 10^th, Bob reported.

- AMO Conference, Jerry reported

CORRESPONDENCE:

- The Corporation of the City of Cornwall is looking for support in their request to the Province of Ontario to assume 100% of the Court Security costs and for the province to re-assume 100% of the cost of all provincially mandated programs such as Social Assistance, ODSP, Ontario Drug benefits, child care services and facilities. A resolution in support of this request was passed.

- The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, the Canadian Union of Public Employees and other labour partners representing child care workers across Ontario are asking that Wednesday October 24^th, 2007 be proclaimed as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. A resolution of support was passed.

- The Corporation of the Township of Tyendinaga has sent a copy of their resolution regarding Municipal Void in Land Claim Negotiations looking for support of their request to the Government of Ontario that negotiations be stayed until the Township of Tyendinaga is granted a place at the negotiating table as the property being discussed is partly within the municipal boundaries. No support was given.

- AMCTO has launched a new membership service recognition program. This year in our municipality, they are recognizing the commitment of Wendy Whitwell, AMCT and Leanne Crozier.

- Association of Municipalities of Ontario member communication; Province amends regulations to implement $935 million Ontario Drug Benefit and ODSP Upload.

- Association of Municipalities of Ontario member communication; New program available to help small water systems in Ontario.

- Association of Municipalities of Ontario member communication; Public Health Grant Allocations and Long Term Care Staffing & Care Standards Review Announced.

- Ministry of Health Promotion information regarding the Ontario International Amateur Sport Hosting Policy that was launched in April 2006.

- Association of Municipalities of Ontario has launched the new Municipal Information & Data Analysis System (MIDAS). In October and November they will be offering a series of information sessions. A request for two staff to attend one of these sessions was supported.

- Elections Ontario information regarding the upcoming election and referendum.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

- Staff Report regarding Ferguson Bridge benchmark indicators.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Federation of Canadian Municipalities; Green Municipal Fund 2007 Water RFP. Request for proposals to implement projects combining potable water quality improvements and potable water use and loss reduction. A resolution of support in principle was passed.

- List of correspondence received - not on agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that the Council of the Township of Armour approve the minutes of the regular meeting on August 28, 2007 as circulated. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby agree in principle to the application submitted by OnSite Assessment for Lawton's Cove Cottages subject to the following:

- the top of the septic tank and all distribution piping be located above 297.75m (CGD: Canadian Geodetic Datum) Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that Road Accounts Voucher # 9-2007 in the amount of $ 151, 497.80 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 Pat Hayes, that General Accounts Voucher # 9-2007 in the amount of $ 103,618.46 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that Landfill Accounts Voucher # 9-2007 in the amount of $ 33,323.54 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 37-2007, being a by-law to adopt the Township of Armour Occupational Health & Safety Policy. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 37-2007, be read a second time. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 37-2007, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 11^th day of September, 2007. Carried

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the City of Cornwall and request the Province of Ontario re-assume 100% of the costs of all provincially mandated programs such as Social Assistance, ODSP, Ontario Drug Benefits, child care services and facilities. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby designate October 24^th, 2007 as the"Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" in recognition of the influence, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children their families and quality of life of the community. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of staff to attend the training workshop by AMO for the MIDAS Information Sessions and agree to cover out of pocket expenses for same. Carried

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour support in principal the Village of Burk's Falls application to the Green Municipal Fund 2007 Water for a potable water quality inprovement project. Carried

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, that we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:55 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried