| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES June 23, 2009The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Pat Hayes; Delegates, O.P.P. Staff Sgt. Detachment Commander Stacey Whaley, Paul Sheets and Laura Murray, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 405, Burk’s Falls, Anthony Rizzo, Doe Lake Rizzort, Denis Lachance, Custom Home Designs, John Jackson, Planner, Robert Miller, Municipal Planner Staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Administrator. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on June 9, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the closed meeting on June 9, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the public meeting on May 26, 2009 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: O.P.P. Staff Sgt. Stacey Whaley attended to discuss the OPP statistics for 2008 and 2009, Almaguin Highlands 2009 Business Plan and the goals as set out in the plan, the open house scheduled for June 24th, and the proposed new detachment building. Staff Sgt. Whaley also introduced two new officers which brings our detachment to full staff compliment. The Reeve thanked Whaley for the information and attendance. Paul Sheets, Royal Canadian Legion, Burk’s Falls Branch attended to discuss the request for a donation to the branch to cover operating and building expenses. Nevada funds continue to be donated to support community activities and projects. A resolution to authorize a donation was passed. Anthony Rizzo attended to discuss his request for support of a buoy system for Doe Lake. Anthony outlined his proposal and demonstrated the buoy lights he is proposing to use. This system is currently used on Cecebe and Ahmic Lakes. Doe Lake Rizzort is donating funds and time to construct three buoys and is contacting other businesses and municipalities on Doe Lake for support as well. A resolution to authorize a donation was passed. Denis Lachance and John Jackson attended representing the owners of 940 Skyline Drive regarding site plan and zoning issues. Mr. Jackson has been retained to assist in clearing the “log jam” currently preventing this development from moving forward. The site plan as currently proposed indicates a “linking” of the new and proposed structures via a “foundation level passage addition”. Mr. Jackson after reviewing our zoning by-law believes this proposal conforms to our present by-law. Council believe it represents poor design, and will appear after construction to permit two dwellings on one lot. Mr. Jackson also requested council consider removing the requirement for a landscape architect certification for a replanting plan. After a lengthy discussion the site plan agreement will require a landscape architect certification, once submitted a by law to authorize the site plan agreement will go before council for consideration. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Office renovations, invoice # 255476 was approved for payment by resolution. - Meeting with MTO and Strong, Pevensey Road upgrades required for proposed quarry operation. Meeting scheduled for July 10, at 10 am. Councillor Hayes will attend with the Road Supervisor. THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Ministry of Transportation, Highway 11 Signing at Katrine, letter dated June 15, 2009. The clerk will forward a reply. - Almaguin Highlands OPP new detachment - CS & RPL Architects, three drawings for review; site plan, site works plan, landscape plan, consideration of preliminary review prior to site plan application. BY-LAWS: - # 31-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Horseshoe Lane site visit, Bob reported - Arena, minutes, Jerry reported - Library, Rod reported, no meetings July or August - POA, Bob reported - Burk’s Falls hospital, Bob reported - staff report from Treasurer, re budget - building permit report, June 2009 CORRESPONDENCE: - Almaguin Anglers Association, notice regarding the August 2, 2009 Fishing Derby. A donation was authorized by resolution. - AMO Communications, Report on Early Learning - Tony Clement Golf Day information - Hydro One Networks, summer safety campaign including brochures. -Municipality of Hastings Highlands, request for support of a resolution to request Hydro One remit fair payment for services provided by the Hasting Highlands Fire Department. Tabled - Blue Sky Net, draft resolution regarding communication towers. A resolution was passed. - City of Port Colbourne, request for support of a resolution to lobby the Province regarding Niagara’s Health System. A resolution in support was passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - correspondence to Linda May Smith dated June 3, 2009. - correspondence from Linda May Smith dated June 9, 2009. - correspondence received from Councillor Blakelock at the council meeting June 23, 2009 from Linda May Smith. - Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, list of approved projects. - Municipal office upgrade - foundation repairs discussed, the clerk will draft requirements. NEW BUSINESS: - MMAH, Northeastern Ontario Municipal Planning & Development technical workshop, resolution authorizing the registration of the clerk and deputy clerk. - email from Ken Watson, Three Mile Lake Club, Mr. Watson will be invited to attend a council meeting. - discussed 2010 municipal elections, options, vote by mail to be used. - 2009 Fall Council newsletter, input requested - 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 June 9, 2009 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed meeting held on June 9, 2009, as circulated. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the public meeting held on May 26, 2009, as circulated. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $ 3000.00 to the Vic Fell Branch No. 405, Royal Canadian Legion. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve funding of $ 700.00 for the construction of two buoys for Doe Lake. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment of invoice # 255476 to J & B Carpentry for the Armour Municipal office upgrade project. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 31-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That By-law # 31-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That by-law # 31-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 23rd day of June, 2009. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour agree to continue beyond the 11:00 p.m. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the Almaguin Anglers Association 10th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby with a donation in the amount of $ 100.00. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, Whereas FedNor and Northern Ontario Heritage have programs to award funding to community champions such as Blue Sky Net for broadband implementation, Whereas Blue Sky Net is a non-profit Corporation whose mandate is to facilitate the building of High Speed Networks in communities that are not served by Broadband and Whereas the Township of Armour has a relatively rugged geography and two 150 foot tower with 900 Mhz radios will be required to provide adequate coverage to the area. These towers will be supplemented with two additional extenders mounted on 90 foot towers strategically positioned in difficult to reach corners of the township and Whereas Blue Sky Net would submit an application for non-serviced region of which the Township of Armour is a part Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Armour supports, in principle, the application of Blue Sky Net to facilitate broadband implementation as it would be of benefit to entire region. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the City of Port Colborne and request Minister David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long Term Care put an immediate moratorium on any changes to the Niagara Health System’s Port Colborne and Fort Erie sites, as well as all northern and rural communities until the government examines the issues, identifies unique needs and provides a provincial framework to support northern and rural communities; The LHIN complete their Clinical Services Plan and the Ombudsman completes his investigation of the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Karen Fraser and Wendy Whitwell to attend the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2009 Technical Workshop scheduled for September 21 to September 23, 2009 and agree to cover out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 11:35 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |