THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – DECEMBER 9TH 2008

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending:       Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

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

Staff;               Roads Superintendant – Dave Pringle

Guests:            Jason Darling re:  Insurance;  John & Nancy Maynes – severance and shore road allowance

 

Pecuniary Interests on Agenda material – none declared

 

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby go into closed session at 6:12 pm as authorized under Sec 239 (1) b of the Municipal Act due to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.                                               Carried

 

Vi Montpetit - Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby come out of closed session at 7:04 pm and returns to the regular meeting agenda.                Carried

 

John Newstead – Vi Montpetit

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

  • Council meeting of November 25th  2008
  • Sundridge Strong Joly Arena meeting of Dec.3rd.08
  • CAEDA meeting of Nov.20.08
  • Parry Sound EMS meeting Nov.19.08
  • Sundridge Strong Library Board meeting of October 16th 2008
  • Central Almaguin Recreation Committee meeting Nov.3.08
  • Sundridge Strong Rec/Event Committee meeting of Dec.3.08
  • Sundridge & District Medical Centre meeting of Dec.2.08                                                          Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the following November 2008 accounts:

General a/c $63,042.00;  Roads $20,437.91; Payroll $41,023.16;  WASTE LOGIX – Shingles $1688.13 & 3921.18 and Business Plan $2740.51                               Carried

 

The following November budget status was reviewed with council:  General; Roads; Cemetery.  Correspondence from John Stothers – Basic Emergency Management course in South River Jan 13th & Jan 14th  8:30-4:30 for Steve, Vi & Michelle; Letters from the Health Unit re:  2009 Levy and the Municipal Reserve Fund;   Village of Sundridge – Contract Policing and by-law passed to impose user fees for false alarms and charges for non-resident accidents attended by the Fire Dept; FCM – survey of construction ready projects in the Township of Strong; JBC report reviewed by council;  Sample Ad for a Clerk-Treasurer was reviewed and amended for publication and due date of Feb.23.09;

 

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act 239 (1) d, council moves into closed session at 8:25 pm in order to address a matter allowed.                                                                              Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act, Section 239 (1) d, council moves out of closed session at 8:49 pm and returns to the regular meeting agenda.                                     Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2008 1581 being a by-law to appoint an auditor for the Township of Strong having read the by-law the required readings                                                                                                Carried

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2008 1582 being a by-law to approve a policy for Tangible Capital Assets having read the by-law the required readings                                                                                              Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support the City of Cambridge resolution dated November 17th 2008 regarding Property Tax Assessment Phasing and that due to the economy severe downturn that there be a deferral of the 4 year phase in for property tax assessment increases by 1 year to 2010 to 2013.                                                         Carried

 

Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve an increase in remuneration for council members of $75 per month effective January 1st 2009.                                                 Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the tender from MIS Insurance Services Ltd at a quote of $39,925.  Carried

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 10:15 pm to meet again on January 13th 2009 or at the call of the mayor.  Carried

 

 

Diana Georgie Clerk                                                                            Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor