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:

Delegations: There were no delegations to see Council

Guests in the audience: None

The following resolutions were passed:

R2011-058

Merlyn Snow – Kelly Elik:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong adopt the Minutes of the February 8, 2011 meeting as circulated. Carried

R2011-059

J.D.Newstead – Jason Cottrell:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including February 22, 2011 in the amount of $ 56,605.50 and hereby authorize the Clerk Treasurer to issue cheques for same. Carried

R2011-060

Jason Cottrell – Merlyn Snow:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong accept the recommendation of the Sundridge and District Medical Centre Committee to set up the $60,000.00 in the 2010 Budget as unexpended capital for the Medical Centre Roof project to be brought back into the 2011 Budget to carry out the project. Carried

R2011-061

Kelly Elik – Jason Cottrell:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have reviewed the Consent application File B007/11 Strong(Kevin Ladd) as presented by the Central Almaguin Planning Board and have no objections provided all standard conditions are met. Carried

R2011-062

Merlyn Snow – J.D. Newstead:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have read By-law 2011-007 being a by-law to stop up and close and sell the shore road allowance in front of Concession 7, Lot 18, Plan M41 in the Township of Strong having read the by-law the Third and Final reading;

And that the council for the Township of Strong hereby authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried

R2011-063

Kelly Elik – Jason Cottrell:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have read By-law 2011-008 being a by-law to govern the procedure of council of the Corporation of the Township of Strong and all of its Committees, the calling of meetings and the meetings and conduct of its members having read the by-law the Third and Final reading;

And that the council for the Township of Strong hereby authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried

R2011-064

J.D.Newstead – Merlyn Snow:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have read By-law 2011- 010 being a by-law to adopt and maintain policies with respect to the sale or disposition of land having read the by-law the Third and Final reading;

And that the council for the Township of Strong hereby authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried

R2011-065

Kelly Elik – Jason Cottrell:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong approve hiring Caitlin Unger as replacement office assistant staff effective February 14, 2011, on completion of a three month probation period. Carried

R2011-066

Merlyn Snow – J.D. Newstead:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong received Meridian’s Report dated February 17, 2011;

And that Council do not declare the submission to be complete until the Township receives draft site plans for the proposed quarry prepared to ARA standards,

And That Council supports the recommendation of a meeting with Meridian Planning Consultants to discuss the application, its process and the material submitted to date and that Mr. David Ketcheson of Azimuth Environmental Consulting also be requested to attend this meeting. Carried

R2011-068

Jason Cottrell – Kelly Elik:

Therefore be it resolved that the council for the Township of Strong have read by-law 2011-11 having read the by-law the required readings;

And that the Council for the Township of Strong authorize the Mayor and the Clerk sign this by-lay and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. Carried

Discussion Items:

Correspondence from Sundridge Strong Fire Department regarding fireworks was reviewed. Clerk directed to send a Thank you to the Fire Department for past services.

Airport update – Council will wait until the Strategic Plan is completed.

Preliminary review of 2010 audit figures

Fowler Zoning amendment –information provided from our Planner for council review- resolution passed.

Land Ambulance Budget report received for council review.

EMS Online program –council declined participation in the program

Tax registration fees – discussed by council

Central Almaguin Planning Board use of CGIS program- payment for services

Correspondence/Minutes:

Township of Joly support John Newstead as representative

SSJ Arena Minutes

R2011-069

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong do hereby adjourn at 7:50 p.m. until the next scheduled meeting of council to be held on March 8, 2011.

Carried

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Mayor, Christine Ellis Clerk/Treasurer, Linda Maurer