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