| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES October 27, 2009 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, Pat Hayes; Councillor Rod Blakelock was absent; Guests; Ed Brown, Winnie Rideout, Curly Tonnelli, Pat and Henry Tanner, Susan and Doug Pincoe, John Gallagher, Cindy Stewart; Staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Administrator. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on October 13, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the closed meeting on October 13, 2009 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: Councillor Hayes declared pecuniary interest regarding the bids for the sale of playground equipment as he had submitted a bid. DELEGATIONS: Residents of Horseshoe Lane were invited to attend this meeting to discuss drainage and water on Horseshoe Lane. Council would like to consider their suggestions and determine if a consensus can be reached before the roads department proceeds with any work. Reeve MacPhail advised the group in attendance that levels had been shot and there is insufficient fall to drain the water to the river. A lengthy discussion resulted with council receiving comments from all parties present. Road Supervisor Bill Stewart discussed existing conditions and gave reasons for not changing the existing ditches. After consideration of all comments council directed the following work to be done: - north side, place dirt/sand mix to allow for a shallow ditch - south side, ditching to remain as is - east side, place river rock up to the existing level of water - west side, place river rock up to the existing level of water The residents were cautioned that this work may result in more water lying on their property, they all confirmed agreement to proceed. No commitment was made to have this work completed this fall. BID OPENING: Three bids were received for the purchase and removal of the playground equipment at the municipal park on Doe Lake as follows: - Patrick Hayes $ 300.00 - Philip Evensen $ 10.00 - Dayspring Cottages $ 255.00 plus GST A resolution was passed accepting the bid submitted by Patrick Hayes. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: Council reviewed the following for the municipal office drainage project: - Boothby invoice # 78, October 14/09 $ 2788.80 - Canadian Environmental Services testing report and invoice - quote from Paul’s Restorations The clerk was advised to get two more quotes. Shore Road Closing: Pincoe, Concession 14, Part Lot 26: John Gallagher, Planner spoke in support of this application, circulated pictures of the subject lands. John was requested to provide a planning justification report which would be forwarded to the municipal planner, Robert Miller to confirm compliance with the zoning by-law. Council passed a resolution of support in principle, subject to conditions. Robert J Miller, Planner, comments regarding the Village of Burk’s Falls draft Official Plan. The clerk was directed to forward comments to the Village. Road Closing Application: Lusk, Concession 10, Lot 30/31. Council reviewed the following: - letter dated October 16th from A.L. Lusk - letter dated October 26th from Kregg Fordyce The clerk was directed to seek a legal opinion. APPLICATIONS: Consent: Jess, Concession 1, Part Lot 3 - application and planning report from Tunnock This item will be deferred pending a report from municipal planner Robert Miller. BY-LAWS: - # 43-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. - # 44-2009, being a by-law to establish Site Plan Control was read a first, second and third time. - # 45-2009, being a by-law to require the conveyance of land for park or other public recreational purposes as a condition of development, redevelopment or the subdivision of land. - # 46-2009, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Health, West Parry Sound Health Centre and the Township of Ryerson and the Village of Burk’s Falls on behalf of the Burk’s Falls and District Fire Department was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Fire Board, resolution requested regarding MNR revenue, resolution deferred. - Tri Board/Committee bi-annual meeting, October 15 - Arena minutes, included in agenda package - Library, no report - Steering, Jerry and Marty reported. - Building report, October - OBOA 2009 annual meeting and training session CORRESPONDENCE: - Royal Canadian Legion, Vic Fell Memorial Branch 405, request for donation and notice of the Remembrance Day Service, November 11th. A resolution authorizing a donation was passed. - North Bay Parry sound District Health Unit, information and letter regarding Smoke Free Ontario, no resolution was passed. - District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board, minutes of the September 10th meeting which included projects approved for submission under the Ontario Affordable Housing Program. - AMO Communications, Minister of Finance fall economic statement highlights. - AMO Communications, Bill 168 Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. - AMO Communications, Waste Diversion Act Review. - City of North Bay information regarding the Mayor to Mayor Campaign launched to Buy American Battle. - Local Authority Services, Symposium, November 16- 17th, Markham. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - O.P.P. Site re-development, comments from Trow Associates and municipal planner Robert Miller will be forwarded along with site plan application information to the consultants. - copy of letter to OMAFRA, Infrastructure stimulus funding. - Ministry of Municipal Affiars and Housing, Status of decision for the official plan. NEW BUSINESS: - Resignation of the Burk’s Falls Fire Chief, request for support of a paid fire chief position. A resolution in support was passed. - 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize payment to Greg Boothby for invoice # 78, dated October 14, 2009 in the amount of $ 2788.80. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the comments received from municipal planner Robert Miller regarding the Village of Burk’s Falls draft official plan, received October 7, 2009 and direct they be forwarded to the Village of Burk’s Falls for consideration. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 43-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 43-2009, be read a second time. Carried Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That by-law # 43-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of October, 2009. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 44-2009, being a by-law to establish Site Plan Control in the Township of Armour. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law # 44-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That by-law # 44-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of October, 2009. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 45-2009, being a by-law to require the conveyance of lands for park or other public recreational purposes as a condition of development, redevelopment or the subdivision of land. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 45-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That by-law # 45-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of October, 2009. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 46-2009, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Health, West Parry Sound Health Centre and the Township of Ryerson and the Village of Burk’s Falls on behalf of the Burk’s Falls and District Fire Department. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That By-law # 46-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That by-law # 46-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 27th day of October, 2009. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby accept the bid submitted by Patrick Hayes for the purchase and removal of the playground equipment at Doe Lake Municipal Park for a price of $ 300.00 Carried - Moved by Pat Hayes, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour support in principle the applications to close the shore road allowance submitted by Doug and Susan Pincoe, 61 Cottage Court, being more particularly described as Parts 17 and 18 on 42R-18449, on condition that: - proof be provided that the existing cottage structure ( on the west side of the severed lot) which is to remain as the dwelling unit have no building openings below the flood elevation of 323.80 m; - confirmation from the municipal planner that the shore road allowance can be conveyed in compliance with the zoning by-law; - payment of all applicable fees and completion of the process as required. Carried. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $ 157.00 to the 2009 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 405 Poppy Fund and the purchase of a wreath for the Remembrance Day Service. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Pat Hayes, That the Council of the Township of Armour support in principle the request from the Burk’s Falls and District Fire Board, for a paid permanent Fire Chief position, hours to be negotiated and determined. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:45 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for November 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried
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