| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES September 26, 2006 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Marty Corcoran, Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Richard Holloway and Bob MacPhail; delegates, Angie and Rick Steengaard, Michelle Putman; guests, Karen Kowalchuk, Brian Shaw, Joan and Ted Shelley, Rod Dechert, John Samboro, Vivian and Tom Eadie; staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on September 12, 2006 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the public meeting on September 12, 2006 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: - Angie and Rick Steengaard attended to discuss Part Lot 22, Concession 8 zoning and site plan non-compliance. Rick distributed pictures of the property indicating the improvements made and cars have been relocated into the zoned area. Rick advised council he will not be shipping out any cars this fall, but in the spring and he will have the fence completed by the fall of 2007. Rick was advised to concentrate cleaning up the area which is most visible and to report back to council in the spring. Rod Dechert attended to advise council he is supportive of Rick's scrap yard and does not find it offensive. - Michelle Putman attended to discuss a proposal for snow clearing at the office for the upcoming season. Michelle presented two proposals, and after a discussion a resolution was passed accepting proposal # 1. - Bob Galloway, of Greer Galloway Group did not attend. The clerk received a verbal report from Bob on the status of the bridge construction projects which was relayed to council. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING: - A resolution to confirm the commitment made to the Regional Health Centre North Bay was passed. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - letter from Douglas Christie, Russell Christie with options for council to consider for the occupancy agreement. Brian Shaw advised council he is having difficulty with the supplier of the mobile unit and may not be proceeding as planned. He will keep us informed. - Township of Perry, letter confirming their intent for hours of operation for AHIC. Council reviewed and discussed the letter. - John Sambrook, regarding the use of the unopened road allowance. Council reviewed the following information submitted: - copy of insurance coverage - copy of letter from E.J. Williams surveying indicating the centre line of the road allowance between Concession 8 & 9 from Garage Road to the westerly limit of Lot 24 has been marked and the existing 12' trail is on the road allowance. Mr. Sambrook was supplied a copy of the agreement and requested to confirm he is prepared to enter into it and meet all the requirements. John asked if he could gate the road allowance and was told a gate could only be located on his own property, not the road allowance. John will advise the clerk regarding the agreement. BY-LAWS: - By-law # 34-2006 to authorize an agreement with the Township of Perry for the sale of Almaguin Highlands Information Centre was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 41-2006, being a by-law to close and sell portions of streets and portions of shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 7, Concession 2 (Eadie) was read a first, second and third time. - By-law # 42-2006, being a by-law to enter into an occupancy agreement with Brian and Nancy Shaw regarding Part Lot 10, Concession 8 was tabled. - By-law # 43-2006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Fire Brd, September 14th and September 21st. Marty and Rod reported. The clerk updated council on the Jepp grants applied for. (Sept. 21st minutes) - Planning Board, August 14th, Bob gave a verbal report. - Arena, September 20th, Jerry and Marty reported. (Minutes included) - Library, September 20th, Rod reported - Marty reported on Hazmat. CORRESPONDENCE: - Jack Blackwell, invoice for out of pocket expenses for the public beach at Doe Lake. A resolution authorizing payment was passed. - Salvation Army request for donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed. - Loyalist Township request for support of a resolution regarding moratorium on burning of waste. No support was given. - Township of McKellar requesting support of a resolution requesting Hydro One implement an improved system of communication with emergency service providers during hydro outages. A resolution in support was passed. - Minister of Municipal Affairs, John Gerretsen, information regarding Provincial Territorial meeting on infrastructure. - AMO news release announcing $ 74 million investment in rural infrastructure. - Muskoka Algonguin Healthcare, information including fact sheet and letter for the upcoming steering committee meeting. - AMO requesting payment of invoice for administration of OMERS. A resolution authorizing payment was passed. - Town of Caledon requesting support of resolution requesting an increase in the aggregate levy. No support was given. - Township of Admaston/Bromley requesting support of a resolution regarding the Ontario Disaster Relief Fund. A resolution in support was passed. - Township of Carlo/Mayo requesting support to petition the Province to permit all vehicles owned by municipalities in Ontario to operate without licence plates and be allowed to use coloured diesel in all vehicles not just off-road vehicles. A resolution in support was passed. - copy of resolution from the fire board regarding the Jepp grant applications. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - update Council on Jepp grant applications, two generators applied for, EOC and Armour municipal garage. - Pinestone Engineering - Commercial Drive Development, revised servicing and storm water management report and traffic study completed by LEA Consulting. These documents will be forwarded to Bob Galloway for review upon payment of outstanding fees owed by the developer. NEW BUSINESS: - List of correspondence received, not on the agenda. - resolution to move into closed session at 9:35 p.m. - resolution to move out of closed session at 10:02 p.m. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the minutes of the September 12, 2006 regular meeting be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the minutes of the public meeting on September 12, 2006 be approved as circulated. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the proposal # 1 submitted by Michelle Putman for office snow removal for the 2005/2006 season at a rate of $ 160.00 per month payable from October to April inclusive. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour re-confirm their commitment made December 14, 2004, resolution # 3, total contribution of $ 35,000.00 over six years, 2005 to 2011, to the North Bay Regional health Centre and authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign the proposed agreement accordingly. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 34-2006, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Township of Perry to transfer its share of the facility known as the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 34-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That by-law # 34-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 26th day of September, 2006. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 41-2006, being a by-law to close and sell certain portions of streets within registered Plan 27 and a portion of shore road allowance in front of Lot 7, Concession 2, in the Township of Armour (Eadie). Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 41-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Richard Holloway, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That by-law # 41-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 26th day of September, 2006. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 43-2006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That By-law # 43-2006, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That by-law # 43-2006, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 26th day of September, 2006. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept proposal # 1 presented by the Burk's Falls and District Fire Board for a 1,500 gallon tanker complete with cab and chassis, new door for tanker bay and the relocation of the utility room. Total expenses not to exceed $ 96,000.00 and revenues for this project from the fire reserve fund. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of $ 97.00 to Jack Blackwell for reimbursement of expenses for the Doe Lake Park Public Beach. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the Salvation Army for 2006. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Bob MacPhail, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from Township of McKellar and request Hydro One Networks immediately implement an improved system of communicating with emergency service providers by placing a higher priority on Emergency Service calls. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize payment to AMO of Invoice No. 200607 -O - 10126 in the amount of $ 47.53. Carried. - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Admaston/Bromley regarding the Ontario Disaster Relief Fund. 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 Carlow/Mayo and petition th Province of Ontario to permit all vehicles owned by the municipality in Ontario to operate without licence plates and be allowed to use coloured diesel fuel in all vehicles not just off -road vehicles. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 9:35 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2(c) the Municipal Act. Carried - Moved by Bob MacPhail, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour move out of closed session at 10:02 p.m. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn at 10:03 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 10, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |