| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES September 25, 2007 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Pat Hayes, and Marty Corcoran; staff, Road Supervisor Bill Stewart, and Leanne Crozier, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on September 11, 2007 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: - None DELEGATIONS:- Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended the discuss the following road items: - tractor with broom and mower: Strong Township Road Supervisor has advised Bill that they have a surplus tractor with a broom and mower. Bill indicated that Strong Township would be discussing selling this surplus equipment at council tonight as well. Bill was directed to contact Strong Road Supervisor and negotiate Armour purchasing this equipment. - rubber tire excavator: Bill has located a 2004 904C Litronic Liebherr which he would like approval to purchase. The current owners of this machine are trading it in on a smaller unit as this one is too large for their use. Bill provided council with some information on the smaller unit from Grant Equipment. Bill suggested this equipment is ideal for Armour and can be utilized on Armour roads and is under maximum weights for Armour bridges as well. Bill indicated that this machine may not be available indefinitely. As this item was not included in the budget for this year, Bill was authorized by council to negotiate this acquisition with Grant Equipment for next year and to discuss this with the Clerk when she returns from vacation. -guide rails: Bill provided council with an estimate on the number of posts required to repair the existing guide rails through out the municipality. If authorized, Bill would also like to purchase the posts required to fence the two Armour gravel pits. Council directed Bill to operate within his roadway budget. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: - Council reviewed the correspondence between the Greer Galloway Group and MNR regarding the replacement of the bench marks on the Ferguson Bridge. Council was adamant that the bench marks must be replaced as negotiated with Greer Galloway Group at the beginning of this project. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - Two invoices from Greer Galloway were included for approval, these are the final invoices for professional services from the Ferguson Bridge project. Council deferred the resolution for payment until the bench marks have been reinstalled on the bridge. Clerk to discuss with Greer Galloway. BY-LAWS: - # 38-2007, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Township of Armour and the Royal Bank of Canada was read a first, second and third time. - # 39-2007, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time. - Draft 2 - Waste Management By-law was included in the agenda. The TRI R Committee is hopeful to have councils pass this by-law early in the new year, comments to be forwarded to the TRI R. REPORTS: - September 13th, DSSAB, no one attended - September 13th, Fire Board, Bob reported - September 19th, Arena, Pat and Jerry reported - September 19th, Library, Rod reported - Economic Development, Rod reported - Staff report, Office Snow Removal for 2007/2008, resolution passed - Staff report, EOC/Armour office generator, Leanne directed to proceed with a propane fired generator - Request for TRI Council meeting & Proposal for JEPP application we discussed, council passed a resolution authorizing the proceeding with an application(s) for telecommunication improvements through JEPP CORRESPONDENCE: - Reminder from Elgin Schneider, Chair of the South East Parry Sound Steering Committee of upcoming meeting at Sundridge Community Centre on September 27th to discuss the community involvement in the construction of the new Almaguin Highlands Secondary School. - Annual request for a donation from the Salvation Army, resolution passed. - District of Parry Sound Municipal Association Fall Agenda to be held Monday, October 1 was included for council. - AMO release of Advocacy Paper, 'Poverty and the Property Tax Burden in Ontario' provided as information on agenda - Letter from the North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit advising of beginning an accommodation review process as the current lease expires June 30, 2008. - Notice from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the release of the Municipal Councillor's Guide and the website where is can be viewed. - Hydro One notice of 'Great Refrigerator Roundup Program' to be started soon in this area. Refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners that are operating, are a minimum of 10 years old, and are within specific size restrictions will be picked up free of charge from residences when an appointment is scheduled. -
FONOM notice of upcoming Northern Ontario Leader's Summit to be held in
Timmins on October 17, 18 and 19, no one will be attending. - Invitation from Muskoka Algonquin Health Care to an East-Parry Sound Political Luncheon meeting as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open communication with the communities served by MAHC. Bob will attend. - Information from Robert Miller, Armour Planner regarding site plan agreements along Commercial Drive was reviewed by the council. NEW BUSINESS: - List of correspondence received - not on agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on September 11, 2007 as circulated. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of invoice # 3305 project management) and invoice # 3306 (construction supervision) received from Greer Galloway Group Inc. for professional services rendered through period ending 08/11/2007 totalling $ 7,371.67. Deferred to next meeting. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 38-2007, being a by-law to execute an greement between the Township of Armour and the Royal Bank of Canada, renewal of Eastholme Home for Aged loan. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 38-2007, be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 38-2007 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of September, 2007. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 39-2007, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law # 39-2007, be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That by-law # 39-2007 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of September, 2007. Carried. -
Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of
the Township of Armour accept the proposal submitted by Michelle Putman
for office snow removal for the 2007/2008 season at a rate of $ 160.00
per month payable October to April, inclusive. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the Salvation Armour for 2007. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Town of Smiths Falls requesting the Province to re-vamp the property tax system in a fair and equitable manner. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:22 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 9th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. |