| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES July 14, 2009 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were; Reeve Bob MacPhail, Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Pat Hayes; Delegates; Shannon Jeffers and John Furner from Access 2011; Ken Watson of Three Mile Lake Community Club, Guest, Gord Isbister, Robert Miller, Municipal Planner; Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk - Administrator. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting June 23, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the closed meeting June 23, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the special meeting June 23, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the special public meeting July 8, 2009 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: Shannon Jeffers, using a power point presentation, provided a brief history of the newly formed Access 2011 committee and highlighted the results of the survey conducted this spring. The purpose of the survey was to obtain public feedback regarding potential community fundraising projects for the future Almaguin Highlands Secondary School which is slated to open in the fall of 2011. Questions were asked and answered. The committee is requesting a letter of support for a specific list of fundraising projects including theatre/auditorium, trails, trade shops and equipment. Council will consider a resolution of support at the next meeting. Shannon was thanked for providing an informative presentation. Ken Watson attended to discuss correspondence forwarded to Reeve MacPhail, dated June 9, 2009. The Three Mile Lake Community Club is requesting assistance from the municipality in documenting the current state of shoreline vegetation; provide expertise to individual property owners who might ask for site-specific guidance in remedial action to reduce run off rates from their property into the lake. These items, included in the correspondence from Mr. Watson, were not discussed. Municipal Planner, Robert Miller discussed the concept of lake planning, with all stakeholders participating in planning for future development and/or controlling existing development. Mr. Watson suggested council should take a leadership role in moving the lake planning process forward. Gord Isbister, also attending, had nothing further to offer as he has provided comments for our official plan update. Reeve MacPhail will arrange to attend an executive meeting of the Three Mile Lake Community Club. Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues: - staff report - winter sand & gravel - resolution regarding performance evaluation for Joe Keizer - road accounts voucher # 7-2009 was reviewed and approved - other issues discussed included washout on Relative Road on Saturday, July 11th, sweeping of road shoulders, use of the municipal pickup truck, removal of dead trees on roadsides, South Horn Lake Road bridge abutment work completed and the patching of Pickerel and Jack Lake Road to be billed to Pickard Construction. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING - Council reviewed and approved a resolution regarding the proposed Official Plan modifications from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING - Robert Miller, Municipal Planner, reports - site plan review, 940 Skyline Drive, clerk was given direction to seek legal opinion - site plan review, 338 Doe Lake Road - site plan review, OPP preliminary site plan concept drawings. APPLICATIONS: CONSENTS - B-010/09 and B-011/09 and B-012/09 - 2055988 Ontario Inc. Part Lot 22, Concession 10 (Lot 10, Plan M-632) - staff report RAFFLE - Katrine United Church, draw date July 25, 2008, resolution passed. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL: - road accounts voucher # 7-2009, approved by resolution - general accounts voucher # 7-2009, approved by resolution. - landfill accounts voucher # 7-2009, approved by resolution. BY-LAWS: - # 32-2009, to set and levy rates of taxation for 2009 was read a first, second and third time. - # 33-2009, to specify the recovery of capped taxes for multi-residential/commercial and industrial purposes was read a first, second and third time. - # 34-2009, to stop up, close and convey the shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 27, Concession 13, was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Steering Committee, Jerry and Marty reported - Fire Board, Bob reported - Economic Development, Rod reported - Agricultural Society and farmers market and signs, Rod reported - Tri R Committee, Bob and Pat reported, minutes included - Planning Board, no meeting - CEMC, report on Sundridge flu assessment centre - update - 2008 Municipal Performance Measurement Information report - meeting with MTO regarding Pevensey Road improvements required to facilitate a quarry operation, Pat reported CORRESPONDENCE: - St, Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, invitation to the “Kirkin O the Tartan” service July 26, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. - Request for support of the position taken by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and lobby the Minister responsible for Canada Post to consult with the public, postal unions, and other stakeholders to develop a uniform and democratic process for making fundamental changes to Canada Post’s retail and delivery network. A resolution of support was passed. - City of Welland, request for support of a resolution to demand that an improved funding model be developed and implemented by the Provincial Government to ensure that every citizen has equal and reasonable access to the necessary medical and health services provided through the hospital system. A resolution in support was passed. - Township of Stirling- Rawdon request for support of a resolution regarding the requirement for two operational plans for water distribution. A resolution in support was passed. - Town of Innisfil, request for support of a resolution to request the Province of Ontario exempt electrical sales from provincial portion of the single harmonized sales tax at least until the stranded debt of Ontario Hydro is fully retired. A resolution in support was passed. - Muskoka Algonguin Healthcare, information regarding the closure of the Burk’s Falls and District Health Centre. - Electrical Safety Authority, advisory regarding identified public safety concerns with street lights. - Rechargable Battery Recycling Corporation of Canada, Industry Stewardship Plan. - Friend’s of the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre, notification of the cancellation of the “Miles of Coins” campaign. - Parry Sound Area Industrial Park Board, copy of correspondence regarding the availability of space and a suggestion that the Parry Sound District EMS consider this location. - OMERS Sponsors Corporation, disposition of contribution and benefit proposal. - AMO Member Communications, WDO used tire plan comes into effect September 1, 2009. - AMO, Economic Development Task Force Update. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, Burk’s Falls office, questions posed by Bruce Campbell, Councillor Village of Burk’s Falls, copy of presentation. - Notification, Recreational Infrastructure Funding approved. NEW BUSINESS: - resolution to hire Erica Cole as a general clerical summer student. - Permission requested to use Doe Lake Municipal Park for a volleyball tournament as a fundraiser for the Armour Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Agricultural Fair. -Request from the North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit for Armour to take over the responsibilities for water bottle pick-up and drop off location. The clerk was directed to forward a letter advising Armour is not prepared to offer this service. - Staff report, request from the Burk’s Falls Armour Ryerson Union Public Library for early payment of our next installment. Council supported this request. - List of correspondence received and not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 23, 2009 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed meeting held on June 23, 2009, as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the special meeting held on June 23, 2009 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the special public meeting held on July 8, 2009 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour after considering a favourable performance evaluation hereby approve a 3 % rate increase for Joe Keizer, effective July 26, 2009. Joe Keizer, after completion of a one year probation period is considered a full time employee. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Road Voucher # 7-2009, in the amount of $ 80,242.71 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby agree that the changes proposed to the new Official Plan, adopted November 25, 2008, as explained by the letter of May 25, 2009 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be accepted with the exception of the following items: • Draft Modification # 7: Reword the Modification to completely delete Section 2.1.3 (a) Residential Uses, item (i) (i) in its entirety. Rationale: Seasonal dwellings are not permitted in the rural areas of Armour Township. New dwellings by consent would be preferable. • Draft Modification # 28: Completely delete this draft Modification. Rationale: The English in the letter from Robert Miller dated September 11, 2008 has been misinterpreted by MMAH. The words “ in the absence of engineered Regulatory Flood Elevations...... ArmourTownship considers that line to be the Flood Plain Line” are referring to the normal high water mark and not the 30m setback from it. The relevant appeal (Kurtze) cited by Ms. Schulte-Hostedde during her meeting with Council on May 27, 2009 was dismissed by the Ontario Municipal Board (Atkinson) in December 2008. . Draft Modification # 55: Completely delete this draft Modification. Rationale: The words “heritage resource inventory” used in the Official Plan are correct. If adopted by Council, a municipal heritage “register” would mean that demolitions would require a motion of Council and a 60 day notice waiting period to consider designation under the Heritage Act. Armour Township has no municipal heritage committee and has no intention of getting into that system of heritage designations. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the issuance of a raffle license to the Katrine United Church subject to the following conditions: ► confirmation that the Katrine United Church can meet all the terms and conditions as set out by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ► a license fee of $ 5.00 is paid. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That General Accounts Voucher # 7-2009, in the amount of $ 369,057.24 be paid as presented and the Reeve and Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Landfill Accounts Voucher # 7-2009, in the amount of $ 29,171.63 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 # 32-2009, being a by-law to set and levy the Rates of Taxation in the Township of Armour for the year 2009. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 32-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 32-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 14th day of July, 2009. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 33-2009, being a by-law to specify the recovery of capped taxes for multi-residential/commercial and industrial properties for 2009. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law # 33-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That by-law # 33-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 14th day of July, 2009. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 34-2009, being a by-law to stop up close and convey the original shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 27, Concession 12, designated as Part 1 of Plan 42-R-18783. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 34-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 34-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 14th day of July, 2009. 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, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the position taken by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and lobby the Minister responsible for Canada Post to consult with the public, postal unions and other stakeholders to develop a uniform and democratic process for making fundamental changes to Canada Post’s retail and delivery network. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Welland and demand that an improved funding model be developed and implemented by the Provincial Government to ensure that every citizen has equal and reasonable access to all necessary medical and health services provided through the hospital system. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Township of Stirling-Rawdon Environmental Committee regarding the requirement for two operational plans for water distribution. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from theTown of Innisfil and request the Province of Ontario exempt electricity sales from provincial portion of the single harmonized sales tax at least until the stranded debt of Ontario Hydro is full retired. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the hiring of Erica Cole as a general clerical summer student for 35 hours per week, starting July 6, 2009 and ending September 4, 2009. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby acknowledge notification that a volleyball tournament is scheduled for August 1, 2009 at Doe Lake Municipal Park, with proceeds to the Burk’s Falls & District Agricultural Society Fall Fair. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 11:35 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 28, 2009 at 7:30 p.m or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |