THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 10^TH 2009

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

Attending: Mayor Stephen Rawn

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

Guests: Kathy Whitfield and Cody Whitfield – property development; Sue Ayotte – Triathalon; Amanda Chrest – Recreation

Staff: Kevin Minor – Roads Report

There were no pecuniary interest declared on the agenda material

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

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

· Council meeting of January 27^th 2009

· Strong Cemetery board meeting of Dec. 8/08 and Financial statement for 2008

· Central Almaguin Recreation Committee meeting of Jan.8.09 Carried

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the January 2009 accounts as follows: General Government $157,307.34; Roads Accounts $29,268.23; Payroll Accounts $44,597.56 Carried

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby suggest to MTO that the roadway labeled, “Long Rd” be changed to “Sinclair Lane” Council have reviewed the revised plan for road names and do hereby support the plan as revised. Carried

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act, Section 239 3d, council moves into closed session meeting at 7:15 pm in order to address a matter allowed for a closed session Carried

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 3d, council moves out of closed session at 7:50 pm and returns to the regular meeting agenda. Carried

Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the following to attend the Health and Safety meeting, Monday Feb. 23.09 at 1 pm at the Armour Township office Council Chambers to develop Municipal Health & Safety procedures: Vi Montpetit; Dave Pringle. Carried

John Newstead – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve in principle an application for minor variance from James Ronholm & Melinda Kent to extend into the 100 foot setback a distance of 15 feet. Once the formal application is made and the fee paid the clerk is authorized to begin the process. Carried

Correspondence was reviewed from Mr. & Mrs. Nobes and Mr. & Mrs. Sinclair re: alignment of Maple Sugar Lane. Their concerns will be forwarded on to MTO. DSSAB budget will hold the 2009 Municipal Levy at 0% increase; Kelly Murphy – septage disposal Village of Sundridge; Trevor Griffin, MNR re: Watershed conditions bulletin; Accessiblity for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; E waste; Tulloch administrators for the new contract Hwy #11 #2008 – 5113; Town of Powassan; School bus driver – concerns on O’Brien Rd;

We are to get prices for fuel, both gas & diesel from the suppliers in the area; Keys for the Pevensey Church are to be obtained and the church is to be locked; Contact Almaguin Movers and obtain information on costs to move the church building. EMS meeting invoice to municipalities for 2008 and 2009. Review office renovations/addition and to obtain a concept drawing of changes.

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the Proposed Triathlon for August 16^th 2009 that is organized by the Village of Sundridge and that we give approval for participants to use the Township of Strong roads as part of the Route. Carried

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 9:55 pm to meet again on February 24^th at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor. Carried

Diana Georgie, Clerk Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor