| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES April 28, 2009 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Pat Hayes; Delegates, Peter Kujala, Marie Stitt, Joy Murphy representing the Katrine Community Centre, Guests; Tom Eadie, Joan and Ted Shelley, Louise and Gregory Heintzman, Karen and Gary Fraser, Robert Miller, Municipal Planner Staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Administrator. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on April 14, 2009 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: Peter Kujala, Katrine Community Centre attended to discuss with council events the centre could host during the G8 Convention. They also wished to add to the previous list of upgrades required at the centre and request council consider an exhaust system and possibly a new septic system. Peter is to get the following quotes to the office as soon as possible: septic system, well, kitchen exhaust system, generator, tables and chairs and commercial dishwasher. The G8 funding request will include the following items: Kitchen upgrade including a commercial dishwasher, furnace/ air-conditioning units (2), backup generator, aluminum bleachers, sound system, tables and chairs, kitchen exhaust, septic system and well. Two resolutions were passed to include the kitchen renovations and furnace units in the 2009 budget in the event that funding through G8 is not approved. Robert Miller, Municipal Planner attended to discuss his letter of April 20 regarding Bill 51- Site plan control exterior design, sustainable design elements. Council reviewed and discussed the letter. A resolution was passed to request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing include a modification to the Armour Township Official Plan to add controls for exterior design to specific zones in the municipality. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: None TENDER/QUOTES: Groundskeeper: Three quotes were received as follows: - John Keizer $ 7,000.00 - MTCC (Mike Nagy) $ 7,000.00 - Douglas McDougall $13,800.00 Council passed a resolution to accept the quote submitted by MTCC. Office Renovations: Two quotes were received as follows: - J & B Carpentry $ 23,267.00 - R & G Construction $ 32,340.00 Council passed a resolution to accept the quote submitted by J & B Carpentry. BY-LAWS: - Armour/Kearney draft road agreement by-law was reviewed and will be circulated to Kearney for consideration. - # 23-2009, to close and convey shore road allowance Con. 2, Part Lot 7 (Heintzman/Shelley). Council reviewed information provided by the Heintzmans and Shelley’s in support of their application. Tom Eadie, an abutting landowner submitted two letter of objection and provided further information to council. After a lengthy discussion, other alternatives to closing the shore road allowance were considered. The by-law was deferred. Heintzman, Shelley and Eadie will come to an agreement regarding the use of the property and contact the clerk with a proposal. REPORTS: - Arena, Pat reported - Library, Rod reported - EMS, Parry Sound, Bob reported - Family Health Team, Bob reported - Steering Committee, Marty and Jerry reported - Tri R, Bob gave an update CORRESPONDENCE: - Tri Council meeting, Thursday, April 30th, final agenda. - AMCTO Zone 7 workshop May 20 - 22nd, Parry Sound. A resolution authorizing the registration of clerk and treasurer was passed. - Village of Burk’s Falls request to share in the costs for the July 1st Canada Day Fireworks. A resolution of support was passed. - Armour, Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society request for support for the 2009 fall fair. A resolution in support was passed. - Katrine Community Centre, thank you for Armour’s support of the Katrine Winter Karnival. - Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers requesting support for a resolution regarding the recently announced CBC job cuts. A resolution in support was passed. - AMO Member Communications, approval of the used tire recycling program. - AMO Communications, regarding Bill 150, Green Energy and Green Economy Act. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - BCC - Intake 1, Leggett’s Bridge replacement, next steps, class EA Environmental assessment, funding and budget requirements. - Unterman McPhail Associates, consultants for the Ministry of Transportation, cultural heritage review relating to the municipal upgrades by MTO. - Lorraine Huinink, Senior Project Manager, ORC requesting confirmation of lands which may be available to them. The clerk was instructed to respond. NEW BUSINESS: - Building Canada Fund - Intake 2, May 1st deadline. A resolution to authorize Greer Galloway Group to submit an application on behalf of Armour was passed. - Infrastructure Stimulus Fund , resolution to authorize the submission for funding of three projects was passed. - 2009 draft roads operating budget. - Hydro One Forestry maintenance program. A resolution was passed opposing the use of Garlon Ultra. - Discussed geese problems at Doe Lake Municipal Park and possible solutions. - Quote for portable outhouses for Pickerel and Jack Lakes. The clerk was instructed to order two units as of June 1 until after Labour Day. - List of correspondence received and not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 14, 2009 as circulated. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the quote submitted by Jim’s Carpentry for the Katrine Community Centre kitchen upgrade in the amount of $ 3,407.50 and authorize the purchase of cabinets and counters, for a maximum total expenditure of $ 5,000.00 for the project. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the quote submitted by Payton StewartMechanical Ltd. for the purchase and installation of two Rheem propane/air conditioning units for a total cost, including gst of $ 13,146.00. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Whereas the Planning and Conservation Land Statue Law Amendment Act, 2006 - Bill 150 gave municipalities several new site plan control powers including matters relating to exterior design (Subsection 41 (4) 2d); sustainable design elements on any adjoining highway under a municipality’s jurisdiction (Subsection 41 (4) 2e); and facilities designated for accessibility for the disabled (Subsection 41 (4) 2f), Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour hereby requests that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing modify the approval of the new Official Plan adopted by Council on November 25, 2008 to effect the following: Re-number Section 5.7.3 to become new Section 5.7.4 and insert a new Section 5.7.3 - “5.7.3 In accordance with Section 41 (4) of the Planning Act, Council shall amend the Armour Township Site Plan Control By-law for areas zoned Commercial (C), Recreational Commercial (RC), Public (P) and Institutional (I) in the Armour Township comprehensive Zoning By-law, to require the owner of land proposed for development in the areas so zoned to submit plans, drawings, and any necessary elevations, cross sections, shadow studies, conservation studiesand other technical aspects as reasonably required for approval, and to enter into one or more agreements to address among other matters: a) External building design details including, but not limited to sustainable design, character, scale, finish, colours and appearance; b) Sustainable and accessible design elements within an adjoining municipal right-of-way, including without limitations, trees, landscaping, permeable paving materials, street furniture, curb ramps, waste and recycling containers and bicycle parking facilities; c) Facilities designed to have regard for accessibility for persons with disabilities.” Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the proposal from MTCC to provide grounds keeping and maintenance service for a cost of $ 7,000.00 + GST. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the tender submitted by J & B Carpentry for the Armour Township Municipal Office upgrade for a total price of $23,267.00. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of Leanne Crozier and Wendy Whitwell to attend the AMCTO Zone 7 workshop, Wednesday May 20th to Friday May 22, 2009 in Parry Sound and agree to cover out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree to share the costs for the Canada Day Fireworks with the Township of Ryerson and Village of Burk’s Falls. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Armour Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society for 2009. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers regarding the recently announced CBC job cuts, specifically jobs in Northern Ontario including Sudbury and Thunder Bay. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree to continue beyond the 11:00 p.m. curfew. Carried. - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, Whereas the modification and renewal of Armour’s municipal bridge infrastructure has become a top priority, And Whereas the Governments of Canada and Ontario have announced the Build Canada Fund - Intake II, And Whereas the Township of Armour cannot proceed with this important infrastructure modification/ renewal without receiving both Provincial and Federal financial contributions, And Whereas the Township of Armour can substantially complete this project by March 31, 2011, Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour authorize Greer Galloway Group Inc. to submit an application for funding under the Building Canada Fund - Intake II, for the modification/renewal of Bridge # 6 (North Pickerel Lake Rd. Bridge - Pearl’s Rapids), and that the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign the required documentation for these applications on behalf of the municipality. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, Whereas the Council of the Township of Armour have assessed the infrastructure improvements required for the municipality, Whereas the Township of Armour does not have sufficient funds to move forward with upgrades and improvements required without receiving financial assistance from the Provincial and Federal government, Whereas the Township of Armour can substantially complete these projects by March 31, 2011, Now therefore the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the following applications be submitted for funding through the Building Canada Fund - Infrastructure Stimulus Fund: ► Armour Office Modification and Renewal ► Armour Sand Salt Shed Modification and Renewal ► Armour Burk’s Falls and Ryerson Landfill site (Tri R) Renewal Project Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby notify Hydro One that they are opposed to the use of Garlon Ultra on property owned by the Township of Armour. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting of Council at 11:38 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. |