Armour Township Council 2009

THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

April 14 2009

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were; Deputy Reeve Marty Corcoran, Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, and Pat Hayes; Reeve MacPhail was absent; Delegates, Karen Fraser, Deputy Clerk Tri R Administrator, Robert Miller, Municipal Planner; Wendy Whitwell, Clerk - Administrator.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

The minutes of the regular meeting on March 24, 2009 were approved as circulated.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None

DELEGATIONS:

Karen Fraser attended to discuss Municipal Health and Safety Association Assessment Services and the staff report dated March 16, 2009 which outlined services available to

Armour in conjunction with other local municipalities and approximate costs for these services. Council discussed the report, costs and determined they would not participate in this service. A resolution to participate was defeated.

Robert Miller, Municipal Planner attended to discuss the report submitted regarding Bill 51, site plan control and urban design. Council discussed the report and Robert will contact Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding what options are available to the municipality to include urban design controls in specific zones. Council reviewed pictures supplied by Councillor Hayes of the Tim Horton’s at Bracebridge. The clerk was instructed to set up a meeting with Derek Miller and representatives from Tim Hortons as soon as possible.

Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor was not available for the meeting, but called in at 9:00 p.m. to answer any questions and provided two staff reports received April 8. The following items were discussed:

- Dave is in charge in Bill’s absence

- culvert on South Horn Lake Road needs attention

- replacement of Leggett’s Bridge, North Pickerel Lake Road including soils testing

and construction survey, design build versus traditional.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

Councillor Blakelock requested council revisit a donation to the Almaguin Cup Races for 2009. After discussion a resolution for a donation was defeated.

APPLICATIONS: Zoning

Eliot, Concession 2, Lot 6, 42M-634 Lot 2, application submitted for a temporary use zoning amendment to allow a wood storage structure. A resolution was passed to forward the application to the municipal planner to prepare the by-law.

QUOTATIONS: Katrine Community Centre

Three quotes for kitchen renovations were reviewed and discussed with no decisions made. The clerk will contact a club representative for further information.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

- general accounts voucher # 4-2009, approved by resolution.

- road accounts voucher # 4-2009, approved by resolution.

- landfill accounts voucher # 4-2009, approved by resolution.

BY-LAWS:

- # 21-2009, by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time.

- # 22-2009, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Deputy Premier and Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

for the delivery of the Building Canada Fund was read a first, second and third time.

REPORTS:

- Fire Brd, no report

- Economic Development - G8, Rod reported

- Planning, no report

- Tri R, Pat reported and minutes included in agenda

- G8, Emergency Measures Ontario meeting, staff report, resolution passed

- Katrine Community Centre - 2009 budget information

- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, staff report

- Staff report - AMCTO Membership, Karen Fraser, resolution passed

- Staff report - 1405 Pevensey Road

CORRESPONDENCE:

- Memo regarding Family Health Team Meeting, April 22, 7 p.m. at Burk’s Falls Council Chambers.

- Almaguin News, pricing for Almaguin Highlands Secondary School 50^th Reunion Anniversary publication.

- Municipality of Grey Highlands requesting support of a resolution regarding planning controls for renewable energy. Resolution tabled.

- Township of Otonabee South Monaghan requesting support to strongly urge the Provincial Government to implement Presumptive Legislation to include Volunteer and Part-Time Firefighters. A resolution in support was passed.

- Almaguin Highlands Secondary School, request for donation for the 2009 Graduation Awards Program. A resolution in support was passed.

- East Parry Sound Veterinary Service Committee, 2008 meeting minutes and 2009 membership invoice. A resolution to authorize payment of the 2009 invoice was passed.

- Ontario’s Near North Travel Association, membership for 2009. No support given.

- Salvation Army request for donation. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed.

- Women’s Own Resource Centre, second request for support for 2009. A resolution authorizing support was passed.

- Town of Lakeshore, requesting support regarding a review of the municipal drain project. A resolution in support was passed.

- Alba Henderson, for the Muskoka Knights Hockey Team, requesting a supply of Armour municipal pins. Council authorized a donation of twenty pins.

- AMO Membership Communications regarding harmonized PST and GST.

- Anthony Rota, M.P. information regarding Bill C-309, supporting the creation of a permanent economic development agency for Northern Ontario.

- Seguin Township regarding DSSAB.

- Egg Farmers of Ontario, requesting resolution in support of sustainable environment in which consumers and farmers benefit. A resolution in support was passed.

- AMO and LAS Communication, energy management, interval meter program and regulated price plan eligibility.

- 2009 Hazmat Day Schedule, May 23 and August 22 at Strong Township landfill site.

- Township of Ryerson, resolution regarding the Save Our Hospital Alliance. A resolution supporting this project was passed.

- Effective Communications Skills Workshop, a resolution was passed authorizing the registration of Wendy Whitwell to attend this seminar.

- District of Parry Sound Best Start, invitation to attend the opening of the Early Learning Hub at M. A. Wittick, April 15 at 10 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

- G8 funding considerations, two projects were reviewed and approved by resolution.

- Infrastructure Ontario, information letter regarding the Ontario Provincial Police Almaguin Detachment modernization project.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Landfill and Recycling 2009 proposed budgets, will be discussed at the Tri council meeting, April 30^th.

- Resolution from the Tri R Committee regarding transfer to reserve for net surplus from 2008 for landfill and recycling. This will be discussed at the Tri Council meeting.

- Fire Board request to transfer to a fire reserve the under expenditure for 2008.

This will be discussed at the Tri Council meeting.

- Resolution regarding bond coverage for municipal employees.

- Access 2011, Almaguin Community Committee for Enhancing our Secondary School, community survey and information regarding the new committee which will move forward with the recommendations included in the feasibility study.

Community surveys are to be submitted by April 27.

- Doug and Wendy Landry, submission regarding drainage concerns, Concession 4, Lot 6.

- List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 24, 2009 as circulated. Carried.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the signing of the agreement between Municipal Health and Safety Association and the Township of Armour for the provision of Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Services for the Township, total costs not to exceed $ . Defeated.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Almaguin Cup Racing Committee, in support of the 2009 races. Defeated.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the application submitted by Les and Angela Eliot regarding Concession 2, Lot 2 of 42M-634, for a temporary use wood storage structure and request the municipal planner, Robert Miller prepare the zoning by-law amendment. Carried.

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Road Voucher # 4-2009, in the amount of $ 26,803.92 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That General Accounts Voucher # 4-2009, in the amount of $ 363,237.80 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried.

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Landfill Accounts Voucher # 4-2009, in the amount of $ 22,377.53 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried.

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 21-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings fo council at its meetings. Carried.

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 21-2009, be read a second time. Carried.

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 21-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 14^th day of April, 2009. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 22-2009, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Deputy Premier and Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Minister of Agriculture, food and Rural Affairs, referred to as “OMAFRA” for the delivery of the Building Canada Fund - Communities Component. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 22-2009, be read a second time. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 22-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 14^th day of April, 2009. Carried.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support an application for funding to participate in a preparedness program of “consequence management” for the G8 Summit, as per information provided by Leanne Crozier, CEMC. Carried.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree to pay the cost of a AMCTO membership for 2009 for Karen Fraser in the amount of $ $ 252.00 (April to December). Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan and strongly urge the Provincial Government take immediate action to implement Presumptive Legislative Regulations to include Volunteer and Part-Time Firefighters. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School Graduation Awards Program with a donation in the amount of $100.00. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of the East Parry Sound Veterinary Service Committee Fees for 2009 in the amount of $ 210.00. Carried.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Salvation Army for 2009. Carried.

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a contribution to the Women’s Own Resource Centre for 2009 in the amount of $ .30 per capita ($ 372.30). Carried.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of Lakeshore and request the Dept. Of Fisheries and Oceans, Ministry of Natural Resources, Essex Region Conservation Authority, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and Conservation Ontario review each municipal drain project in a timely fashion and properly determine the appropriateness of applying the Ministry of Natural Resources fish spawning restriction window and the regulations contained within applicable Federal and Provincial Acts. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That The Council of the Township of Armour support the Egg Farmers of Ontario and resolve that all Ontario eggs contributes to the creation of a sustainable environment in which consumers and farmers benefit. Carried.

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Wendy Whitwell to attend the Effective Communications Skills Workshop for Senior Municipal Staff scheduled for July 9, 2009 and agree to cover out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, Whereas the Council of the Township of Armour believe the G8 Summit to be an opportunity to showcase Muskoka and the Almaguin Highlands to a multitude of people who may not normally visit our area;

Whereas we wish to take this opportunity to provide a positive and memorable experience to those individuals by providing them with an opportunity to participate in activities which have a truly local flavour and highlight our natural resources and beauty;

Whereas to provide this memorable “Almaguin Experience” financial assistance is required to update our facilities;

Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the application(s) for funding for the 2010 G8 Community Project for the Katrine Community Centre Renovation and the improvements to Doe Lake Municipal Park. Carried.

- Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby affirm the bond coverage of their employees was reviewed at the time fo the municipal insurance renewal for 2009. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, Whereas it has been brought to our attention that the Save Our Hospitals Alliance has been formed in Southern Ontario to provide a united voice for Rural Ontario to oppose the closing of rural hospitals in Ontario;

And Whereas the Save Our Hospitals Alliance is requesting a financial commitment of $ 2000.00 to develop a draft communications plan;

And Whereas this topic was discussed at the South East Parry Sound District Steering Committee meeting held on March 26, 2009, and the information regarding the Save Our Hospitals Alliance will be brought forward to the area councils by Steering Committee representatives;

And Whereas the suggestion was made that this cost could be shared among the number of municipalities from South East Parry Sound District wishing to make a commitment tot his project;

Now Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Armour agree to support the Save Our Hospital Alliance, and share the cost of $ 2,000.00 with other municipalities in South East Parry Sound District who participate in this Alliance. Carried.

- Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 11 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for April 28, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried.