| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES September 29, 2009 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, and Marty Corcoran; Councillor Pat Hayes was absent; Delegates; Mr. & Mrs. Hank Sprong, Robert Tustin; Staff; Karen Fraser, Deputy Clerk, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor and Wendy Whitwell, Clerk Administrator. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the regular meeting on September 8, 2009 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the special meeting on August 25, 2009 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: Hank Sprong and Robert Tustin attended to discuss the official plan and the changes made to the draft document, in particular the change from 150 metres to 300 metres as it relates to backlot development in the waterfront and rural areas. This change was one of the numerous modifications made by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Sprong property is negatively impacted by this change and they would like an opportunity to discuss this in more detail. Robert Tustin will advise when he is available for a meeting with the planner and staff. Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following road issues: - “A” gravel tender, tender submitted by Davis was amended to include the provincial sales tax. Council also reviewed a quote for the supply and stockpiling of “A” gravel for a cost of $ 10.00 per cubic metre. Council agreed to not accept either of the two tenders to crush gravel from the municipal pit and will purchase gravel as needed. - staff report, municipal road standards. Bill was directed to research and report back - staff report, Sunnylea and Three Mile Lake Road - line painting will not proceed until spring, Bill will get quotes - tree removal required on Sunnylea to allow for better snow clearing. Bill will mark the trees to be removed from the road allowance and get quotes. He will also contact Hydro to determine if they will remove any of the trees. - Horseshoe Lane ditches discussed. The clerk will forward a letter of invitation to all property owners to attend council discussions on October 27th. - Winter maintenance of the water hydrants on Highway 520 and Commercial Drive. Armour does not have the equipment required to maintain these hydrants. TENDER OPENING: - One tender was received from Harvey Mulligan for the clearing of sidewalk snow at the municipal office. A resolution to accept the quote was passed. BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - One quote was received from Trow Associates for peer review of the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police Rehabilitation site plan drawings. A resolution to accept the quote was passed. - Greg Boothby, quote to perform additional work on the municipal office drainage project was reviewed and approved by resolution. - Tri R Committee request for a resolution in support of a dedicated landfill administrator position. A resolution in support was passed. BY-LAWS: - # 40-2009, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with her Majesty the Queen in Right in Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Ministry of Agriculture was read a first, second and third time. - # 41-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Planning Brd, Bob reported - Arena minutes, included in agenda package - Library, no report meeting re-scheduled for September 30th. - Steering, Jerry and Marty reported. CORRESPONDENCE: - AMCTO Zone 7 Workshop, October 28 - 30th, Mattawa. A resolution was passed to authorize registration of staff. - AMO/LAS Town Hall Sessions. A resolution was passed to authorize registration of staff. - Mosey and Mosey Educational seminar, Preparing for Bill 168, Workplace Violence and Harassment Legislation. A resolution to authorize the registration of staff was passed. - OMERS Administration Workshop, October 6, 2009, Orillia. A resolution was passed authorizing the registration of staff. - Burk’s Falls & District Food Bank, a resolution to authorize a donation for 2009 was passed. - AMO Communication, seeking joint and several liability reform. - Mrs. A. E. Stanton, letter regarding Habitat for Humanity. This item will be added to the discussions for the upcoming Tri Council meeting. - CEMC Staff report, notification of the annual exercise scheduled for November 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Katrine Community Centre. - Lupus Foundation request to proclaim October as Lupus Awareness month. This was proclaimed by resolution. - CUPE Ontario request to proclaim October 21st as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. This was proclaimed by resolution. - Northern School of Medicine, request for support. A resolution authorizing a donation to the bursary fund was passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Recreation grant, quotes and designs for playground equipment. Information was reviewed and discussed. Equipment will be ordered for spring delivery and installation. An ad will be placed for bids to remove the old equipment this fall. - AMO, funding for broadband in rural and northern Ontario announced. Armour’s application for funding has been submitted via Blue Sky. NEW BUSINESS: - Grace McCoy, letter regarding old Hewitt farm on Pegg’s Mountain Road. - Staff report, new official plan costs. The official plan will be available via the website, or available for purchase for $ 30.00 plus gst. - Resolution to authorize payment of invoices relating to the Commercial Drive development. - Pickerel Lake Lodge, request for municipal sign-off for liquor license. The clerk was authorized to sign this application. - Notification of the October 1, 2009 flue assessment exercise. No one is available to attend. - Dr. Chirico, Acting Medical Officer of Health has confirmed attendance at the Tri Council meeting October 15th. - Greer Galloway, Leggett’s bridge drawings for public meeting on October 3rd, reviewed by road supervisor and council. - 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 September 8, 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 special meeting held on August 25, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the quote submitted by Davis Industries for the supply of 7/8 Granular “A” for a price of $ 10.00 per cubic metres plus GST and PST and MNR surcharge. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the tender submitted by Harvey Mulligan for the sidewalk snow removal at the municipal office for 2009/2010 season, for a cost of $ 172.00 per month, October to April inclusive. - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the addition work required as submitted by Greg Boothby, September 23, 2009 to correct the drainage of the municipal office building, totalling $ 9,422.22. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby acknowledge the proposed staffing changes at the Landfill/Recycling Centre, and support in principle the installation of a dedicated Landfill Administrator for 24 hours per week. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 40-2009, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 40-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That by-law # 40-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 29th day of September, 2009. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 41-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meetings. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That By-law # 41-2009, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, That by-law # 41-2009, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 29th day of September, 2009. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour accept the quote submitted by Trow Associates, for a total of $ 385.00 plus gst, for a peer review of the Almaguin Highlands O.P.P. site plan drawings. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a partial payment to Greg Boothby in the amount of $ 10,000.00 for the municipal office drainage project. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the registration of two staff to attend the AMCTO Zone 7 Workshop scheduled for October 28 - October 30, 2009, and agree to pay out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of two staff to attend the LAS/AMO Town Hall Session in Bracebridge, and agree to pay out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of one staff to attend the Mosey and Mosey Educational seminar, Bill 168, Workplace Violence and Harassment Legislation, and agree to cover out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of one staff member to attend the OMERS administration workshop, October 6, 2009 and agree to cover out of pocket expenses related to same. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve a donation in the amount of $ 1000.00 to the Burk’s Falls & District Food Bank for 2009. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, WHEREAS Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause severe damage to the tissues and organs in the body and, on some cases, death; and WHEREAS More than five million people worldwide suffer the devastating effects of this disease and each year over one hundred thousand young women, men and children are newly diagnosed with lupus, the great majority of whom are women of childbearing age; and WHEREAS Medical research efforts into lupus and the discovery of safer, more effective treatments for lupus patients are under-funded in comparison with diseases of comparable magnitude and severity; and WHEREAS Many physicians worldwide are unaware of symptoms and health effects of lupus, causing people with lupus to suffer for many years before they obtain a correct diagnosis and medical treatment; and WHEREAS There is a deep, unmet need worldwide to educate and support individuals and families affected by lupus; and WHEREAS There is a urgent need to increase awareness in communities worldwide of the debilitating impact of lupus, NOW THEREFORE, I Reeve, Bob MacPhail, hereby proclaim the month of October as Lupus Awareness Month. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, WHEREAS thirty six years of research confirms the benefits of high quality child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and WHEREAS child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents, child care workers and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and WHEREAS recent studies clearly show trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educators and child care workers are the most important element in quality child care, and further that good wages and working conditions are associated with higher job satisfaction and morale, lower staff turnover all of which predict higher quality care THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that October 21, 2009 be designated the 9th “Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” in recognition of the influence, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life in the community. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $ 600.00 to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Bursary Fund. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of invoices for the Commercial Drive Infrastructure project to Lea Consulting (# 3807,3905 and 4000) in the amount of $ 15,911.10 and payment of invoices to Pinestone Engineering (# 4256,4310,4378 and 4390) in the amount of $ 20,347.83. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 10:56 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |