| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES August 25, 2009 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Pat Hayes; Delegates; Jan Machesney, Paul Schaefer, CBO, Planner, Robert Miller, Municipal Planner; Guests; Gordon Isbister, Staff; Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Administrator. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on August 11, 2009 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: Jan Machnesney attended to discuss a proposal to write another Armour history book for the 130th anniversary in 2011. Jan wrote the previous book published in 1981. Jan discussed reimbursement of her costs associated with the collection of material for the book and asked if council would support this project. She has collected numerous pictures and information to include in a second publication. Council support this project and a resolution with be prepared for the next meeting. Paul Schaefer, CBO attended to discuss building department issues including: - how best to clear old permits, letters will be sent for 2007 and older - inspections - volume of permits issues this year Paul was thanked for attending to discuss these items. Robert Miller, Municipal Planner attended to discuss the letter dated August 20, 2009 regarding the update of the Armour Township zoning by-law. An open house, drop in will be held at the Katrine Community Centre on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bob will prepare a brochure for this meeting. Zoning maps will be available for viewing. TENDERS: Armour Office Municipal Drainage Improvments A total of five tenders were submitted as follows: Greg Boothby $ 24,033.98 Fresh Start Construction $ 37,065.00 Arctic Construction $ 42,454.06 Klink Enterprises $ 50,000.00 Matrix Construction $ 67,294.96 Council accepted the tender submitted by Greg Boothby by resolution. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Council passed a resolution acknowledging the termination of the Chetwynd Community Centre Club and the lease on the Chetwynd Community Centre. - Letter from Dr. Albert and Dr. Apramian regarding Burk’s Falls Family Health Team, resolution passed. - Memorandum of Understanding for the health system emergency preparedness, staff report reviewed. Council is not prepared to support this at this time, request the CEMC update council next month. APPLICATIONS: Consents - B-014/09- Lot 9 and 10, Concession 14 (Stenabaugh) - application, planning report from Tunnoch Consulting Ltd. - comments from Robert Miller, reviewed, - discussed MDS calculations, council do not have concerns, resolution passed. BY-LAWS: - # 38-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Arena, August 19th minutes reviewed - Economic development, no meeting to report - Agricultural Society, Rod reported - Rod reported attending the opening of the tenders for the supply of wells for Ferguson Road properties. - Treasurer’s report, actual comparison to budget as of July 31st. CORRESPONDENCE: - letter of complaint from Barbara Mighton regarding Three Mile Lake Road. Council discussed municipal by-laws regulating speed and enforcement. Road Supervisor will prepare a staff report for the next meeting. The O.P.P. will be contacted regarding enforcement. Reeve MacPhail will reply to this letter. - letter of complaint from Kim Baardolf regarding Pickerel and Jack Lake Road. The clerk will forward a response. - letter of complaint from Danielle Zrobin regarding Pickerel and Jack Lake Road. The clerk will forward a response. - Almaguin Anglers Association, details of the successful 10th annual derby and thank you for donation. - resolution regarding the Katrine Community Centre Country Jamborees. - Township of Madawaska Valley request for support of a resolution to increase funding for additional personal care workers. A resolution in support was passed. - Town of Fort Erie request for support of a resolution to request the Province impose a moratorium on all major health care restructuring decisions until the Rural and Northern Health Care Panel reports its findings and recommendations. A resolution in support was passed. - Sequin Township request for support of a resolution to include the territorial district of Parry Sound in the Affordable Housing Program AHP 2009 Extension - Northern Component. A resolution in support was passed. - Magnetawan River Watershed Association, membership request. No support was given. - Copy of brief to Minister David Caplan written by Kay Tod regarding the Burk’s Falls Health Centre. - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, notice of the approval of the Township of Armour Official Plan, copy of the notice of decision, appeal date of September 3, 2009. - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, notice of technical amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 regarding PSAB. - Ministry of Northern Development Mines & Forestry, Northern Growth Plan update. - OGRA Alert, Harmonized sales tax. - AMO Communication, court decision on bank tower assessment. - AMO Communication, Ontario government consultation - safeguarding and sustaining Ontario’s Water Resources for future generations. - D.S. Whaley, Detachment Commander, Staff Sargeant, 2nd quarter 2009 calls for service report; notification regarding the 24 hour coverage for the Almaguin Highlands Detachment in 2010. - Ontario Medical Association (OMA), letter regarding report on child obesity. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Fowler Construction, invoice to Armour and 165319 Ontario Limited, approved by resolution. - Road Supervisor has requested a site meeting with council regarding culvert removal, Doe Lake Road. This will be arranged for prior to next council meeting. NEW BUSINESS: - Katrine Community Centre, kitchen improvements, staff report, invoice. A resolution was passed authorizing the payment to Jim’s Carpentry and Home Improvements. The clerk was directed to relay budget concerns to the club representatives. - 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 August 11, 2009 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accepts the tender received from Greg Boothby in the amount of $ 24,033.98 including taxes, for exterior drainage remediation to the Armour Municipal Office building. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledges the Chetwynd Community Centre Club’s request for closure of the Chetwynd Community Centre, 1212 Chetwynd Road, And further agrees to sever the lease agreement authorized under By-Law #27-2007, between the Corporation of the Township of Armour, and Chetwynd Community Centre Club, And further that prior to termination of the agreement, the Treasurer and the Clerk-Administrator are authorized to reconcile all outstanding financial and other obligations incurred by the Chetwynd Community Centre Club, And further that By-Law #27-2007 be rescinded upon satisfactory settlement of above obligations. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle, the establishment of a new structure to house most medical services pertinent to our community including the Family Health Team, And further support in principle, the designation of the existing Burk’s Falls Medical Center as a “non medical building”, once the new structure is established. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby supports in principle, the consent application B-014/09 submitted by Julie Barbara Stenabaugh for Lots 9 & 10, Con 14, subject to the following condition(s): That the draft survey be provided to the municipality for review. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 38-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law # 38-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That by-law # 38-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 25th day of August, 2009. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledge the following events to be held at the Katrine Community Centre, as community festivals, and appoint Peter Kujala to look after the best interests of the municipality for these events: Jamboree, October 10, 2009; November 14, 2009; December 12, 2009. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour supports the resolution from the Township of Madawaska Valley, passed August 4, 2009, and request an increase in funding for additional Personal Support Workers to be hired to relieve staff shortages in home care service in Renfrew County; And that the Premier Dalton McGuinty, local MP’s, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, and the County of Renfrew be made aware of the situation. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Town of Fort Erie, dated August 10, 2009, and agree with the Ontario Medical Association’s request to have the province impose a moratorium on all major health care restructuring decisions until the Rural and Northern Health Care Panel reports its findings and recommendations. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Township of Seguin, and request that the territorial district of Parry Sound be included for participation in the Affordable Housing Program AHP 2009 Extension - Northern Component. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approves payment to Fowler Construction on behalf of 1653194 Ontario Ltd and the Township of Armour for Invoice Number 0904401, dated June 30, 2009, in the amount of $138,062.19. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approves payment to Jim’s Carpentry and Home Improvements for Invoice Number 202065, dated August 14, 2009, in the amount of $4,257.50, for kitchen improvements at the Katrine Community Centre, as per staff report dated August 14, 2009. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:33 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |