Attending -   Mayor Stephen Rawn

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

There were no declarations of pecuniary interests.

Guests- Sharon Lee, Gary Benedet.

The following resolutions were passed.

1. Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that Council adopts the Minutes of the:

April 14, 2009 and April 8, 2009 Council meetings

April 7, 2009 & April 21, 2009 Medical Centre Board meeting

April 15, 2009 Planning Board Meeting                                                                    Carried

2.  Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that Council does hereby enact By-law 2009-1591 being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk of the Township of Strong as of April 27, 2009 and having read the by-law the required readings.

Step 1 of the Pay Equity Plan – Deputy Clerk.                                                      Carried

3.  Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that this council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239(2.D) Council moves to a Closed Meeting at 5:45 pm in order to address a matter allowed for a closed session meeting, namely: Employee                                                                                                                    Carried

4.  John Newstead – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 (2.D) Council moves out of the Closed Meeting at 6:02 p.m. and returns to the Regular meeting agenda.          Carried

5.  Vi Montpetit – Merlyn Snow:
Be it resolved that Council hire Raymond Robichaud as Full Time Road staff effective May 11, 2009 at a pay rate of Step 4 # 1 Truck Driver/Equipment Operator as per Pay Equity Plan.                             Carried                  

6.  Chris Ellis – John Newstead: Be it resolved that The Township of Strong Council support the application to the Building Canada Fund on behalf of the municipality for the following projects:

Roads   $ 350,000.00   Stimulus Fund; Office Renovations $ 350,000.00 Stimulus Fund;  Roads   $ 350,000.00 Communities Fund;  Beach/Park Improvements $ 100,000.00 Stimulus Fund.                                   Carried

7.  Chris Ellis – Vi  Montpetit:

Be it resolved that The Township of Strong Council support the application to Human Resources Canada – Small Projects Enabling Accessibility for the purpose of renovations to the Municipal Offices –wheelchair accessibility and Emergency Measures Command Post facility.                                                            Carried

8.  Merlyn Snow – John Newstead:

Be it resolved that The Township of Strong Council approve in principle the Severance Application as presented from Steve Price and Ernest Dalcien at Lot 31 Concession 5.                 Carried

9. Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that The Township of Strong Council does hereby support the efforts of the Celebration of Flight Committee as it plans and prepares for the weekend event marking 100 Years of Flight In Canada which will take place on Father’s Day Weekend, June 20th, 2009 at the South River-Sundridge District Airport located on Airport Road, Joly Township.

And further, the Council for the Township of Strong would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the many dedicated volunteers who are working to put together this celebration on behalf of the five owner municipalities and wish the entire committee much success.                                                            Carried

10.  Chris Ellis – Vi  Montpetit:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby set the 2009 Landfill # 1 Municipal Requisition at 4% higher than the 2008 totals.                                                                                                                                Carried.

11.  Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby purchase 2 GPS tracking units at the approximate cost of $ 1100.00 per unit to be install in the grader and the new truck.                                            Carried

12.  John Newstead – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby purchase 15.5 HP/490cc 42” Lawn Tractor Make Yard Machine $1399.97 plus taxes.                                                                                                                    Carried

Correspondence reviewed:

Twp. Of Machar road name change –council supports concerns expressed by Machar Twp and will forward letter to MTO advising.

Managed Forest Tax Program- council request a resolution be drafted for consideration at next meeting.

AMO used tire program, Parry Sound Ambulance report, Blue Sky GIS update, AMCTO Zone 7 workshop agenda,  Township of Seguin – DSSAB, Vet Unit Minutes, JBC minutes, PS Emergency Committee.

 

13. Chris Ellis – Vi  Montpetit:

Be it resolved that Council does hereby adjourn at 9:25 p.m. to meet again on May 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

 

 

 

Linda Maurer,                                                                                    Stephen Rawn,

Clerk/Treasurer                                                                                                Mayor