THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – MARCH 24TH 2009

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending:             Mayor Stephen Rawn

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

Guests:                   Wayne Beavis, Fire Chief; Garry McCreary, Pevensey Cemetery Board;  Luc Choquette BOT Construction- Half Load Exemption;  Stacey Whaley, OPP- Business Plan & Report; Sgt Louckasavich; Mike Haize;  Corry Markle.

There were no declarations of pecuniary Interests

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve that BOT Construction be exempt from the Half Load Restrictions on the following roads:  Muskoka Rd from Hwy #11 to Hydro Entrance;  Albert St. N & South; Hill Valley Rd to Tower Rd;  Adams Rd  from Albert St to Project area under by-law 2004-1482 Sec. 3 (3.1 to 3.3). Cd

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

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

·         Council meeting of March 10th 2009

·         Sundridge-Strong Union Library Board meeting of Feb.19.09

·         Sundridge-Strong Fire Dept meeting of Mar. 4. 09 and Fire Chief’s annual report

·         Sundridge-Strong Joly Arena meeting of Mar.4.09                                                                     Carried

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adopt the Sundridge Strong Fire Board recommendations for wage increases for the Fire Chief and Volunteer Firefighters.                                                                                Carried

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the invoice from the Village of Sundridge for the balance of Recreation programs in the amount of $1524.71                                                                              Carried

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the South River – Sundridge District Airport Budget with our portion being $8964                                                                                                                                                Carried

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the following to attend the Parry Sound Municipal Assoc. Meeting on April 27th at Nipissing – all of council members; Linda Maurer, Clerk-Treasurer          Carried

Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the following to attend the Essentials of Municipal Fire Protection workshop Thurs May 7th at Magnetawan from 8:30 to 16:00 hrs – Fee $15 per person for John Newstead and Vi Montpetit                                                                                                   Carried

Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the following to attend the FONOM Conference to be held in Sudbury May 6th to May 8th – Full package fee of $270 plus the banquet ticket and related expenses are hereby approved.                                                                                                                                 Carried

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the rental of 3 Supreme Portable Toilet Accessories at $45 per week to be placed at Lake Bernard Beach for the months of June July and August      Carried

John Newstead – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize attendance at the G8 meeting to be held at the Trout Creek Community Centre on Friday April 8rd from 8:30 to noon  - Stephen Rawn and Vi Montpetit     Carried

Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the quote dated March 10th 2009 from Fowlers for Paving at the Land Fill in the amount of $10,783.50 plus tax                                                                                         Carried

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the amended quote from Cover All dated March 24th 2009 #TS100309 in the amount of $189,509.93 plus GST 9475.50 for the Ledger Cover all building 62’ x 110’ long.  CD

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby appoint the following to the Pevensey Cemetery Board:  Garry McCreary to Dec. 2010;  William Kent to Dec.2010; John Hannaford to Dec. 2010; Jim Schmidt to Dec.2010.  CD

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the suggested name of “Mountainview Rd” for the existing Machar Strong Boundary Rd at Hwy #11                                                                            Carried

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the Road Name Change from Murray St to Tamarack Lane CD

Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support Resolution #2009 – 48 passed by the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury on January 28th 2009 with a petition to the Province to increase the Northern Communities Grant by $50 per household to ensure all municipalities in the North will receive the necessary support                  Carried

Letter from Rodger Brimacombe re:  Class Environmental Assessment for the Village of Sundridge Lagoons; the Report for the Joint Building Committee for February 2009 was presented.

John Newstead – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act, Section 239 (1.d) council moves to a closed meeting at 9:40 pm to address a matter allowed for a closed meeting                     Carried

Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby agree that in accordance with the municipal act section 239 (1.d) council moves out of the closed meeting at 10:10 and returns to Regular meeting agenda and council’s former decision stands.                                                                                          Carried

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the by-law enforcement officer be paid 3% over the 2008 hourly rate and mileage rate of $ .45 per km effective January 1st 2009                             Carried

Vi Montpetit – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2009 – 1586 being a by-law to appoint the Clerk-Treasurer of the Township of Strong as of March 30th 2009 and having read the by-law the required readings                                  Carried

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 10:40 pm to meet again on April 14th 2009 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.                                                                                                                                                                                                Carried

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                           Stephen Rawn, Mayor