The Mayor declared the meeting
open at 5:30 p.m..
Council Members Present:
Mayor
Christine Ellis,
Councillors:
Jason Cottrell (5:50), John Newstead,
Merlyn Snow. Kelly Elik was absent
Resolution:
R2011
240
J.
D. Newstead Merlyn Snow:
Therefore
be it resolved that the council for the Township of Strong hereby declare the
council meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. on August 9, 2011.
Declarations of
Conflict/Pecuniary Interest: Councillor Merlyn Snow declared a conflict of
interest regarding the Spectrum Tower concerns and left the table during
discussions.
Delegations:
Al MacLean, Don Norman, Terry
Low, and Stephen Low attended council to express
appreciation to council for their quick response dealing with the South Lake
Bernard wash out issue. The road is now
repaired and damages to property have been fixed. They appreciated councils quick response and
attention to this matter.
Donna Kemp attended
council to express concern with the replacement hedge in front of her
property. The trees are dying and she is
concerned that if something is not put in to replace the trees snowmobilers
will use her property (over her septic system) to access the lake. Donna felt that the trees council used to
replace the original damaged trees were not native trees to the area and this
is why they were dying. Council advised Donna they would discuss the issue
later in the meeting and advise her of their decision.
The
Clerk was instructed to advise Mrs. Kemp they would look into the matter
further and provide comments next spring when it is a better time to transplant
trees.
Mrs.
Kemp also had a concern with the ditching along High Rock Road. She is concerned that traffic is afraid to
stay on their own side of the road due to the ditch and that will force traffic
over onto the middle of the road.
Jim & Della Milsen attended
the council meeting along with Jason
Turner to express concern regarding the Spectrum Tower proposal. Mr. & Mrs. Milson are concern as the
tower will be right in front of their yard.
They were also concerned with the lack of Notice to the property
owners. As Mr. & Mrs. Milsen are
seasonal residents any mail would have been sent to their home address, however
upon checking with the home they found that notification has not been received
to date. Mr. Turner who lives on the
Armour Township side of Pevensey Road did not receive any notification and only
heard about the tower proposal through his neighbour. They are concerned that the installation of the
tower will decrease their property value and it is not something they want to
look at outside their window. The Clerk
was instructed to send a letter to Spectrum advising Council is not in favour
of installing a tower at this location and to look for an alternate site.
Judy Kleinhuis Grant Thornton attended
the Council meeting to review the 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements. Judy reviewed the document in detail and
answered questions from council.
Diane
Scott, Lois J. Brisbois, Jennifer Scott Camargos attended
the Public Meeting at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Application to purchase the
shore road allowance on Malyon Lane.
Guests
in the audience included.
Rose & Jerry Mitchell
Road
Superintendant Dave Pringle provided council with his
report. Estimates have been received to
pave High Rock Road asphalt paving $ 492, 350.00 or Double Surface Treatment
- $ 183,750.00 as well as an estimate to pave Albert Street - $ 167,170.00. Dave reported that the contractors were coming
August 22, 2011 to complete work on Tower Road, granite on High Rock Road has
been done, he will ensure the road is graded prior to the Triathlon this
weekend, has looked over the issue on Tamarack Lane and is getting prices to
remove the trees on the road allowance.
The Comment forms were reviewed by
Council and the Roads Department.
Discussion
Items:
Council discussed the concern expressed
by Rose and Jerry Mitchell regarding speed limits on High Rock Road. Council instructed the Road Superintendant to
order signs
Road Under Construction 40 KPM a
by-law will be prepared for the next meeting of council to amend the speed
along High Rock Road from Albert Street to 50 KPM as well as amending Crescent
Road to 40KPM.
Correspondence from Lea Ruttan-Cook
regarding the culvert at Pool Lake was discussed by Council. The Clerk has been instructed to send a
letter.
The
following resolutions were passed:
R2011-241
Merlyn Snow Jay Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong hereby adopt the Minutes of the July 26, 2011
meeting as circulated. Carried
R2011-242
J. D. Newstead Merlyn Snow:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong hereby accept the Accounts Payable as
presented up to and including August 9, 2011 in the amount of $ 85,274.11 and
hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same. Carried
R2011-243
Jason Cottrell J. D. Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong have reviewed and approve the 2010
Consolidated Financial Statements and the Trust Fund Statements as presented by
Grant Thornton Carried
R2011-244
Merlyn Snow Jay Cottrell:
Therefore
be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have approved a
donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to Near North Crime Stoppers for their
annual Golf Tournament. Carried.
R2011-245
J.D.
Newstead Merlyn Snow:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong have supported the submission of a proposal
for the West Parry Sound Municipalities to host the 2013 Federation of Northern
Ontario Municipalities (FOMON) conference
May 2013. Carried
R2011-246
Merlyn
Snow Jason Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong have approved the Report of the Livestock
Valuer as presented for a lamb killed at 502 Hwy. 124 and authorize the payment
of the claim in the amount of $125.00;
And that our claim shall be submitted
to the Ministry of Agriculture for repayment.
Carried
R2011-247
Jason Cottrell Merlyn Snow:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong hereby approve opening a non-personal Bank
account with RBC- Dominion Securities Incorporated for investment purposes:
And that the Mayor, Clerk/Treasurer and
Deputy Treasurer are the authorized signing officers of this account and two of
three signatures will be required. Carried
R2011-248
J. D. Newstead Jason Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong have reviewed and approve the Service
Agreement presented by WasteLogix for exclusive recycling and/or brokering services to the Township of Strong
for a period of 3 years;
And That the Council for the Township
of Strong authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign this agreement and affix
the Seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried
R2011-249
Merlyn Snow J. D. Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong hereby adjourn the regular meeting of
Council at 7:32 p.m. to open the Public Meeting at 7:32 to discuss the proposed
By-law to purchase the shore road allowance on Malyon Lane. Carried
R2011-250
Merlyn Snow J. D. Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong hereby adjourn the Public meeting of Council
at 7:55p.m. and resume the regular
meeting of Council. Carried
R2011-251
Jason Cottrell J. D. Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong have read and approve By-law 2011-027 being
a by-law to sell the unopened shore road
allowance Part 1 Lot 26, Concession 10 117 Malyon Lane;
And that the Council for the Township
of Strong hereby authorize the Mayor and the Clerk/Treasurer to sign this
by-law and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried
R2011-252
Merlyn Snow J. D. Newstead:
Therefore
be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby approve
installing signs along High Rock Road to 40 KMP and send a letter to the OPP to
come out and monitor the road. A by-law
will be prepared to amend the speed limit permanently. Carried.
R2011-253
Merlyn Snow J. D. Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong hereby support in principle participation
with the Lake Bernard Property Owners Association in developing a Lake Plan for
Lake Bernard. Carried
R2011-254
Jay Cottrell Merlyn Snow:
Therefore be it resolved that the
Council for the Township of Strong do
hereby adjourn at 8:55 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council on August
23, 2011. Carried
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Mayor, Christine Ellis Clerk/Treasurer,
Linda Maurer