THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 26TH 2008

Held at the Township of Strong office at 5:30 pm

Attending:                Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

Council:                 Chris Ellis; Vi Montpetit; Merlyn Snow; John Newstead

Staff:                       Jim Mahoney, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer                    Press:  Andy Campbell

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adopt the following minutes of meetings as circulated:

 

Vi Montpetit - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment for a portion of the total costs for Municipal Law Enforcement Officer – Paralegal Licensing System $532.42                                                   Carried

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the Registration fee of $25 per person for the Parry Sound Municipal Assoc Spring meeting on May 5th at the Village of Burk’s Falls for:  Chris Ellis; Merlyn Snow; Vi Montpetit; John Newstead and Stephen R. Rawn                Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby give first reading to the New Building By-law    Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support the Resolution from Machar Township regarding the funding for Rural Schools and hereby petition the Provincial Government to properly fund English Public Schools in Northern Ontario as a special interest, to the extent needed to keep them open and operational and in safe repair.                 Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support Resolution 2007 – 185 Dated November 27th 2007 passed by the Village of Burk’s Falls that council agrees in principle to the establishment of a committee of Mayors of South East Parry Sound to meet as required and to explore synergies and methods to be used in the promotion of this sector of the District of Parry Sound and as attached.                                Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support the application to install another 8 Clivus Multrum compost toilets at the Glen Bernard Camp and hereby authorize the clerk to endorse the application document.                             Carried

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2008 – 1565 being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax Billing for 2008 and having read the by-law the required readings                                 Carried

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the recommendation of the Sundridge Strong Fire Department Management Board to enter into an agreement for purchasing “Fire Prevention” services from the Village of Burk’s Falls for 1 day per month total and on a one year trial basis.                                                                      Carried

 

Vi Montpetit - Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the quote from Glen Middlebrook for the Float Trailer in the amount of $6500 on an as is where is basis                                       Carried

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby donate $200 to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Laura Rowley. CD

 

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the purchase of a Karcher Pressure Washer from Almaguin Automotive  with free shipping and on a COD basis in the amount of $7496.00 less 10% plus taxes.                Carried  Merlyn Snow declared a conflict and left the council chambers during the discussion on this motion.

 

Council reviewed a letter from MTO regarding and exemption and extending the hours of operation under the Pits and Quarries by-law for the Contract to construct embankments for the interchange ramps and a portion of the southbound lanes for the new four laning of hwy #11 in the Black Creek Road area.  Council had no objections to the exemption.

 

Council reviewed a proposal for a subdivision at Lot 25 Con 1 and have given approval of the proposal and advise that an application for a subdivision with all the reports contained therein be can be proceeded with.

 

Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 9:30 pm to meet again on March 11th 2008 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.                   Carried

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                                                       Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor