The Mayor declared the meeting
open at 5:30 p.m..
Council Members Present:
Mayor
Christine Ellis,
Councillors Jason Cottrell, Kelly Elik,
John Newstead, Merlyn Snow.
Declarations of
Conflict/Pecuniary Interest: Councillor Jason
Cottrell- By-law 2011-034
Delegations:
There
were no delegations for council
Guests in the audience included.
Brenda Shackles Larochelle Equipment,
Dan Tracks & Wheels
Road Superintendant Dave Pringle provided council with an update on Roads. Dave reported he had received correspondence from Carillion Limited regarding RAP cover on Valleyview and OBrien Road and would like confirmation from council if they support the amendment to the original contract. Dave discussed purchasing oil in bulk and a decision will be made once the Township has joined the Purchasing group as greater savings may be obtained. Floor grates are not installed yet and he will contact them again to determine a date when they will be ready. The grader should be back in the next week as the repairs are almost complete.
Discussion
Items:
Council reviewed the draft signs for the Township to be installed by the Ministry of Transportation and chose which sign they felt would be best. Council discussed the current sign and council will look into raising the sign and possibly lighting the sign.
The following resolutions were passed:
R2011-355
Kelly Elik Jason Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong hereby adopt the Minutes of the November 22, 2011 meeting as
circulated. Carried
R2011-356
Merlyn Snow John
Newstead:
Therefore be it
resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby amend the Agenda
for the December 13, 2011 meeting to read:
Resolutions: By-law 2011-034 shore
road closure. Carried
R2011-357
John 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
December 13, 2011 in the amount of $307,312.57 and hereby authorize the
Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same. Carried
R2011-358
Jason Cottrell John
Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong have read the recommendations presented by the Municipal Planner,
Chris Jones regarding the Stirling Creek property and
to Omit Articles # 5 & # 6.
And that Council supports the suggestions outlined in Mr.
Jones email. Carried
R2011-359
Kelly Elik Jay Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong have reviewed the proposals to conduct an Official Plan and Zoning
by-law update.
And that the Township of Strong hereby accept
the proposal from Meridian Consultants in the amount of $ 52,523.81 HST
included to complete this project. Carried
R2011-360
Kelly Elik John Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong have reviewed the proposals to supply a 2012 Plow truck,
And that the Township of Strong hereby accept the proposal
from Canadian Fleet in the amount of $ 198,417.82 for delivery of a 2013
Plow truck which includes Larochelle Equipment Option 1. Carried
R2011-361
Merlyn Snow Jason
Cottrell:
Therefore
be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby approve the
application to purchase shore road allowance Lot 8 PCL 152, Part Lot 29, Pt. 5,
42R7538 High Rock Road in principal. Carried
R2011-362
Kelly Elik Jay Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong
hereby accept the quotation from McLarens Brothers Construction in the amount of $770.00 to paint
the basement walls and doors. Carried
R2011-373
John Newstead -Merlyn
Snow:
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council
for the Township of Strong hereby enter into a Closed Session of Council at
7:05 p.m .
as per the Municipal Act, S.O. c.25, 2001 as amended
under Section 239(2)(c)(e). Carried
R2011-374
Kelly Elik Jay Cottrell:
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong
hereby exit from a
Closed Session of Council at 7:25 p.m . as per the Municipal Act, S.O. c.25, 2001 as amended
under Section 239(2)(c)(e). Carried
R2011-375
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 7:30 p.m. to declare the Public Meeting Open. Carried
Councillor Jason Cottrell Left the council table after the first presentation
was made and did not participate in the discussion.
R2011-376
Merlyn Snow J. D. Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong hereby declare the Public Meeting Closed at 7:46 p.m. and resume the
regular meeting of Council. Carried
R2011-377
Kelly Elik J. D.
Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong that By-law 2011-034 being a
by-law to stop up, close and sell to the adjoining property owners that portion
of the Original Shore road allowance fronting their property has been presented
to council;
And that Council for the Township of Strong wish to defer a decision on this by-law until the January
10, 2012 meeting of council;
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong shall defer this by-law as per Section 16.10(e) of By-law 2011-08
(Procedural By-law). Carried
Conflict of
Interested declared by Councillor Jason Cottrell
R2011-378
Merlyn
Snow -Jason Cottrell
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong hereby go into a closed session meeting at 8:20 p.m. as per section
239©(e) of the Municipal Act. S.O. 2001 as amended. Carrie
R2011-379
J.
D. Newstead Merlyn Snow:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council
for the Township of Strong exit from a closed session of Council at 8:54 p.m.
as per S.O. 2001 as amended Sec. 239(c)(e). Carried
R2011-380
Kelly
Elik Jay Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby adjourn the regular meeting at 8:57 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council on January 10, 2012. Carried
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Mayor, Christine Ellis Clerk/Treasurer,
Linda Maurer