| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES May 26, 2009 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, and Pat Hayes, councillor Blakelock was absent ; Delegates, Ian Smith and Ian Halton from the Burk’ Falls Lions , Betty Caldwell from the Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society’ Robert Miller, Municipal Planner Staff, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Administrator. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on May 12, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the closed meeting on May 12, 2009 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: Ian Smith and Ian Halton attended to discuss a proposal to provide illumination to the Lion’s Arch located on the municipal office property. Two options were considered solar power and traditional electrical powered illumination. Council were open to either option, and will work the Lion’s for the most cost efficient alternative. Ian Halton will determine if power is provided to the Armour sign and what would be required if it is not. Armour Council will consider a donation to the Lions for the cost of annual hydro consumption if that is the option chosen. Ministry of Transportation deferred to a future meeting date. Betty Caldwell, Burk’s Falls & District Historical Society attended to present the 2008 statistical report and request a donation for 2009. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Resolution passed to confirm Robert Keith McCoy has completed a probation period and is now a permanent employee. - Fischer - 940 Skyline Drive Council reviewed a report from municipal planner, Robert Miller and a letter received May 26th from the property owner. The resolution passed at the May 12th council meeting still stands, the planner and clerk will review the revised site plan drawing when submitted. - Tilley/Skeoch - 338 Doe Lake Road Council reviewed a report from municipal planner, Robert Miller and a site plan drawing with information provided by E. J. Williams Surveying (existing building layout) and John Boone, Architect (proposed buildings) dated May 14, 2009. The consensus of council is no zoning amendment is required, a resolution to authorize the planner to proceed with a site plan agreement was passed. - Commercial Drive Development, Greer Galloway letter, May 7th and staff report were discussed and a resolution passed. APPLICATIONS: Consents: B-007/09, 2055988 Ont. Inc., Part Lot 22, Concession 10, right-of-way. - application, planning report (Tunnock) - comments from Robert Miller and Greg Hydne A resolution was passed supporting the application, with a condition. Site Plan Agreement: Greene, M 445, Lot 10 - application and drawing After discussions with planner a site plan agreement will be not required for the accessory use structure, the applicant can move forward with building permit application. BY-LAWS: - # 24-2009, being a by-law to authorize a franchise agreement between the Township of Armour and Union Gas Limited , was read a first and second time. - # 25-2009, to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings, was read a first, second and third time. - # 26-2009, regarding Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, Lot 2 of Plan 42M-634, to authorize a temporary use of the subject lands for a firewood storage structure, was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Arena, Pat reported - Library, minutes of the April 15th meeting - Tri Council meeting, April 30th, minutes - Reeve MacPhail reported on a meeting with developers of Concession 8, Part lot 1 and 2 and potential for the municipal property - Reeve MacPhail reported on a meeting with Ken Watson regarding environmental issues within the municipality - Reeve MacPhail, Three Mile Lake Club annual meeting scheduled for July 5, he is unable to attend and requested other council members consider if they wish to attend on behalf of council. CORRESPONDENCE: - Ms. Danielle Zrobin and Trevor Hall, letter regarding dust complaints regarding Pickerel and Jack Lake Road, the clerk will forward a response on behalf of council. - City of Port Colbourne, request for support of a resolution to put an immediate moratorium on any changes to Niagara Health System’s Port Colborne and Fort Erie sites, as well as all northern rural communities until the Province identifies unique needs and provides a provincial framework to support northern and rural communities and the LHIN’s complete their clinical services plan. A resolution in support was passed. - Town of Fort Erie, Mayor Douglas Martin, letter to the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long Term Care. - Township of Woolwich, requesting a resolution for support of an extension to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act to include coverage for volunteer and parti-time fire fighters. A resolution in support was passed. - City of Ottawa, requesting support of a resolution to seek appeal of the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the application by Minto Communities Inc. to amend the Secondary Official Plan for the Village of Manotick. A resolution in support was passed. - Homegrown Ontario requesting support of a resolution to promote procurement practices of purchasing meat and poultry products produced by Ontario farmers. A resolution in support was passed. - Tri R Committee, notice of public meeting regarding the long term waste management study, Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. - AMO Member Communications, government announces bridge funding for 2010 - 2011 to support Ontario’s municipalities and families in looming child care crisis. - AMO Member Communications, information regarding Agreement on Internal Trade. - Almaguin Highlands Secondary School, letter of thank you for donation towards the 2009 graduation awards program. - AMO Communications, Bill 150, Green Energy and Green Economy Act. - AMO Communications, MNR developing enhancements to Ontario’s dam safety program and new regulations. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Ministry of Transportation, letter dated May 15th in response to Armour’s concerns with proposed signing of Highway 11, at Katrine. Council is not satisfied with the response from MTO, Councillor Hayes is requesting a meeting with MTO’s representative. NEW BUSINESS: - request from Ryerson Township regarding financial costs of shared services. Reeve MacPhail will discuss this item further with Reeve Miller, Ryerson. - Communication Tower, Ryerson. Request for Armour to budget a portion (44%) of a total cost of $ 4,000 for a building to be located at this tower. A resolution in support was passed. - Municipal Employers Pension Centre of Ontario information regarding specified change proposal to OMERS Plans. - List of correspondence received and not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 12, 2009 as circulated. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed meeting held on May 12, 2009, as circulated. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society for 2009. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby confirm that Robert Keith McCoy, effective May 12, 2009, after completing a one year probation, is now a permanent employee. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the application for a site plan agreement submitted by John Tilley and Jaye Skeoch-Brewer, Part Lot 7, Con 2, Parts 1 & 2 on 42R-10620, and authorize the municipal planner to proceed with preparation of the site plan agreement. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour, after reviewing the etter dated May 7, 2009 from Roy Hylkema, Greer Galloway approve a reduction in value for the letter of credit for phase 1 of the Commercial Drive development as per Schedule “E” item 6 as follows: Armour Township Commercial Plaze (Phase 1) Agreement Security Reduction Request No. 1 (February, 2009) Original Work Work Estimate Completed Uncompleted Site Grading & Preparation $150,780.01 $67,910.21 $82,869.80 Site Drainage (including SWM) $143,039.74 $75,321.53 $67,718.21 $293,819.75 $143,231.74 $150,588.01 Security Required (Schedule ‘E’ Item 6 (b) ) $200,000.00 + 25% thereafter $223,454.94 $150,588.01 Less security owing as per 6 c) and 6 d) -$97,108.63 Total security to be refunded $53,479.38 Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle, the consent application # B-007/09, Lot 22, Concession 10, (2055988 Ontario Inc), subject to the following condition(s): - that the draft survey be circulated to the municipality for review. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 24-2009, being a by-law to authorize a franchise agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Armour and Union Gas Limited. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 24-2009, be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour approves the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement attached hereto and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act. This Council requests that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the attached draft by-law and franchise agreement pertaining to the Corporation of the Township of Armour is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 25-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 25-2009, be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law #25-2009 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 26th day of May, 2009. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill #26-2009, being a by-law to authorize the temporary use of the subject lands for a firewood storage structure 2,304 square feet in area and 22 feet eight inches in height. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the site plan agreement application submitted by Christopher and Gail Fischer for development of 940 Skyline Drive, Lot 21, Concession 4, M 237 Lot 15, and direct the clerk to forward same to the planner to prepare the agreement. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law #26-2009, be read a second time. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That by-law #26-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open council this 26th day of May, 2009. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby supports the resolution from the City of Port Colborne and request the Minister of Health and Long Term Care, David Caplan, put a moratorium on changes to the Fort Erie and Port Colborne health facilities, as well as northern and rural communities, until such time as the government identifies the unique needs of these areas; And that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Dalton McGinty. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, The Council of the Township of Armour hereby supports the resolution from the Township of Woolwich and urge the provincial government to take immediate action to extend Workplace Safety and Insurance legislation to include volunteer and part-time firefighters. Carried. - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, The Council of the Township of Armour hereby supports the resolution from the City of Ottawa and seek to appeal the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the application by Minto Communities Inc. to amend the Secondary Official Plan for the Village of Manotick. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby supports the resolution from Homegrown Ontario to promote the procurement practice of purchasing meat and poultry products produced by Ontario farmers and identify them as the preferred local sustainable procurement practices. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour agrees to share in the cost of construction of a building for the communications tower, Armour Township’s share not to exceed $1,760.00. Carried. - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:22 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. |