APRIL 8, 2009 MEETING

Attending -            Mayor Stephen Rawn

Council:                 Chris Ellis, Vi Montpetit, John Newstead, Merlyn Snow.

The following resolutions were passed:

1.  John Newstead – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support the Letter dated March 23, 2009 to the Honourable Donna Cansfield regarding Fish Stocking of Lake Bernard            Carried

2.  Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby extend the Contract for the Current Recreation Intern to August for a period of 15 weeks at a cost of $ 2188.58 per municipality provided the Intern does not work on the Sundridge Fesitval or Triathalon. Carried

APRIL 14, 2009 MEETING

Attending:             Mayor Stephen Rawn

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

Guests:                   Wayne Beavis – Fire Chief – CEMC G8 Summitt Emergency Planning

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

The following resolutions were passed:

1. Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis:

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

2.  Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

 Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the March 2009 invoices:

·         Roads                                     $ 237,833.07

·         General                                  $ 291,303.54

·         Payroll                                    $   36,695.86                     Carried

3.  Merlyn Snow – John Newstead:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the Township of Strong Municipal share of the 2008 Fire Department Budget as presented in the amount of $13569.55                Carried

4.  Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the 1st and 2nd quarter payment of the 2009 Fire Department expenses as presented in the amount of $ 58975.04.             Carried

5.  Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the Township of Strong Municipal share of the 2008 Medical Centre Budget as presented in the amount of $13704.93.                   Carried

6.  John Newstead – Vi Monpetit:

 Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment referring to Landfill Site # 1 in the amount of

$ 2392.27 from Waste Logix                                                        Carried

7.  Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council approve payment to Baleforce Recycling Equipment Limited in the amount of

$ 16,297.50 plus $ 846.38(GST) totaling $ 17,773.88 as a 15% deposit for the Gemini Extreme Horizontal Baler.         Carried

 

8.  John Newstead – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the East Parry Sound Veterinary Fee for 2009 in the amount of $310.00.                                                                                              Carried

9.  Merlyn Snow – John Newstead:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the letter of resignation from James Mahoney By-law Enforcement officer effective April 30, 2009 with regret.                                                            Carried

10.  Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact By-law 2009-1589 being a by-law to stop up, Close and Convey to adjoining Owners of Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance fronting their property  (4)

Having read the by-law the required readings.                               Carried

11. John Newstead – Vi Montpetit:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact By-law 2009-1587 being a by-law to enter into an Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for the provision of grants to Local Municipalities having read the by-law the required readings. Carrried

12.  Merlyn Snow – John Newstead:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact By-law 2009-1588 being a Temporary Borrowing by-law of the Corporation of the Township of Strong with the Royal Bank of Canada if required having read the by-law the required readings.           Carried

13.  Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the application to Royal Bank VISA for the increase in limits as follows:

·         Brian Dumas – increase to  $ 2,000.00

·         Linda Maurer –  $ 3,000.00 New Card                                                    Carried

14. Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby add Linda Maurer to the list of signing authorities for the Banking documents and the current list of signing authorities is: Diana Georgie;  Tera Kincaid; Stephen Rawn, Chris Ellis.                 Carried

15.  John Newstead – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the Employment Contract for the Maintenance and Operation Agreement for the Garbage Disposal Site # 2 for the year May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010 as presented and hereby authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign this Contract on behalf of the Municipality.                                                    Carried

16.  Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a donation to Almaguin Highlands Secondary School for 2009 Graduation ceremonies in the amount of $ 100.00.                                                          Carried

17. Vi Montpetit – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support Presumptive Legislation for Volunteer Firefighters to extend workplace safety & insurance entitlement to Volunteer and Part Time Firefighters as outlined in Bill 221 and in the resolution passed by the City of Ottawa.                                                                                                             Carried

18.  Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 (d) Council moves to a Closed Meeting at 9:15 p.m. in order to address a matter allowed for a closed session meeting.  Namely: Letter     Carried                                                                                            

19.  Merlyn Snow – John Newstead:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act. Section 239 (d) Council moves out of the Closed meeting at 9:23 p.m. and returns to the Regular meeting agenda.                      Carried.

20.  Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize attendance at the July 9 workshop in Bracebridge presented by Fred Dean – Effective Communication Skills  Workshop from 10 am to 4 pm for a fee of $ 199.50 for Linda Maurer.             Carried.

 

 

21. Vi Monpetit – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that the Township of Strong send the following persons to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Regional Forum on May 13, 2009 in North Bay, Ontario:  Michelle Brandt                      Carried

22. Chris Ellis – Vi Monpetit:

Be it resolved that this Council approve the following payment of expenses for the year 2008:

Stepehn Rawn      $ 121.05  Mileage                                                 Merlyn Snow       $   25.65  Mileage

John Newstead     $ 373.30  Mileage                                               Total                        $ 519.00               Carried

23. Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve in principal the proposed severance at 854 Hwy. # 124 with 200’ Lot and remaining retained Lot as well as 540’ Lot.              Carried

24. Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby hire Jason Erven as part time road employee effective April 27th, 2009.        Carried

25.  Merlyn Snow – John Newstead:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a donation of $ 250.00 to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 467 re: Ceremony in recognition of our Newest Veterans.              Carried.

Council reviewed the following :

Management letter from the Auditors;Letter from Doug Smith re part Lot 1 & 2, Con. 13; Joint Building Committee March report: Letter from Doug Cuthbert;  Village of Sundridge Zoning Amendments;  Airport Budget;  2008-2009 Current Assessment report.  

26. Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 10:15p.m. to meet again on April 28, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

Carried.

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                                            Stephen Rawn, Mayor