Attending: Mayor Stephen Rawn,

Councillors – Chris Ellis, John Newstead, Vi Montpetit, Merlyn Snow.

Road Superintendant: Dave Pringle. Dave was unable to attend due to winter snow removal.

Guests:

Beth Angus – Telizon. Beth Angus made a presentation to council to discuss cost savings that the Township can achieve by changing our telephone line system to Telizon. The change will not affect service or our number, the long distance rate will be greatly reduced.

Kyle & Al Hussey – WasteLogix attended the meeting to discuss pick up of the recyclables at Landfill Site # 1, suggestions to make the recycling process more efficient and in turn receive increased revenue by sorting recyclables. Council will look further into the suggestions for 2010.

Larocque Elder Architects Inc. Council held a Public Meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment presented by the Near North District School Board to amend Part 1, Plan 42R-18800, located in Parts of Lots 31 and 32, Concession 14 in the Township of Strong from Rural to Institutional Exception (I-2) Zone. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Jean Larocque attended the meeting along with Phil Geddon from the Near North District School Board to present council with the site plans for the new High School as the Near North District School Board requires a Zoning By-law Amendment. Council called the Zoning By-Law Amendment Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the presentation was made. Council was provided the opportunity to express their comments and concerns to the Architect. Paul Thompson, an adjoining land owner was present at the meeting. Council’s concern referred to the storm water management pond and that this could pose a potential hazard. Jean assured council that this storm pond would be monitored and if fencing was required it would be installed. He stated that this storm pond will resemble a regular pond with natural vegetation and should not pose a problem. Paul Thompson discussed the issue of dust and noise and wanted to know if the Board was planning on putting in a burm around the perimeter of the lot to address these concerns. He has noticed an increase in dust coming across the property since the trees have been removed. Mr. Larocque assured council and Mr. Thompson that reforestation will take place. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

A closed session meeting was held to discuss employee relations.

The following Resolutions were passed:

2009-274

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

The Council for the Township of Strong adopt the following minutes of meetings as circulated:

November 24, 2009 Council Meeting

December 2, 2009 Arena Board Meeting

December 2, 2009 Fire Board Meeting

December 3, 2009 Recreation Committee

November 19, 2009 Library Carried

2009-275

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

The Council for the Township of Strong does accept the quotation from Telizon Services to supply local line and long distance telephone services to the Township of Strong – Municipal Office, Public Works, and Landfill Site # 1;

And that Council authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer to sign the necessary documentation on behalf of the municipality. Carried

2009-276

J. D. Newstead – Chris Ellis:

The Council for the Township of Strong does approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including December 8, 2009 in the amount of $ 221,714.99 and hereby authorize the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same. Carried

2009-277

Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

The Council for the Township of Strong does accept the quotation from Municipal Insurance Services Ltd., for the 2010 Municipal Insurance renewal as presented in the amount of $ 42,144.00 plus P.S.T. Carried

2009-278

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit:

The Council for the Township of Strong have read and approve By-Law 2009-1602 being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law having read the by-law the required readings;

And that Council hereby authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer and the Mayor to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried

2009-279

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

The Council for the Township of Strong have read and approve By-Law 2009-1603 being a by-law to stop up, close and sell to adjoining land owners that portion of the Original Shore Road Allowance fronting their property known as Con. 10, Lot 26;

And that Council hereby authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer and the Mayor to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried

2009-280

Vi Montpetit – J. D. Newstead:

The Council for the Township of Strong have read and approve By-Law 2009-1604 being a by-law to stop up, close and sell to adjoining land owners that portion of the Original Shore Road Allowance fronting their property known as Con. 9, Lot 28;

And that Council hereby authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer and the Mayor to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried

2009-281

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

The Council for the Township of Strong support the completion of the Self Assessment Form to submit to LAS to determine initial feasibility of the LAS Solar Photovoltaic Program project. (Stage 1). Carried

2009-282

Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

The Council for the Township of Strong support joining LAS Electricity Procurement Program for the Municipal office, Roads Building, Landfill Site to provide predictable pricing and cost savings to the municipality;

And that Council authorize the Clerk/Treasurer provide all necessary documentation to LAS to complete a Load Profile of applicable accounts. Carried

2009-283

Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

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 8:25 p.m. in order to address a matter allowed for a closed session meeting, namely employee negotiations. Carried

2009-284

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit:

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 8:47 p.m. and returns to the Regular meeting agenda.

Carried

2009-285

J. D . Newstead – Merlyn Snow:

The Council for the Township of Strong do now adjourn at 9:20 p.m. until the next regular meeting of council scheduled for January 12, 2010 or at the call of the Mayor.

The above minutes will not be adopted by council until their next regular meeting January 12, 2010.

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Linda Maurer, Clerk/Treasurer Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor