The Mayor declared the meeting open at 5:30 p.m..

Council Members Present:

Mayor Christine Ellis,

Councillors Jason Cottrell(arrived at 5:45), Kelly Elik, John Newstead, Merlyn Snow.

Declarations of Conflict/Pecuniary Interest:

Delegations:

Rick Wozniak attended the council meeting to discuss a concern he had with a second driveway at his property – 400 Lakeshore Road. Since a culvert had been installed on the road allowance this has resulted in a ridge from the road to his property which has made it difficult to use the driveway. The Clerk was requested to send a response to Mr. Wozniak regarding their decision.

Wayne Lynch from Spectrum Group and Susan Church from Blue Sky Net attended the council meeting to discuss two proposals for installation of 2-120’ Broadband towers in the Township of Strong. They have two locations they are considering at this time. Their presentation provided council with information regarding the locations, size of towers and equipment that would be installed. They require approval from council “in principle” before they will proceed. Council will discuss this issue at the next regular meeting on July 12, 2011.

Guests in the audience included. None

Discussion Items:

Applications for Decorative and Community signs from Ministry of Transportation were reviewed and the Clerk has been instructed to complete both applications at this time.

Notice from Tulloch Engineering was received advising council that Brookside Road and O’Brien Road will no longer have direct access to Highway 11 effective July 12, 2011. A copy of this notice was provided to the Fire Chief for his records.

The following resolutions were passed:

R2011-200

Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby adopt the Minutes of the June 14, 2011 and June 20, 2011 Minutes as circulated. Carried

R2011-201

Kelly Elik – Merlyn Snow:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby approve the accounts payable as presented up to and including June 28, 2011 in the amount of
$ 90619.78 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same. Carried

R2011-202

J. D. Newstead – Kelly Elik:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby approve the Consent Application B022/11 as presented by the Central Almaguin Planning Board provided the standard conditions are met. Carried

R2011-203

Kelly Elik – Merlyn Snow:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have read the Resolution presented by the Township of South Frontenac regarding the sale of products in Ontario;

And Whereas the Province has set waste diversion rates for municipalities;

Therefore the Township of Strong support the Township of South Frontenac in their request to the Province of Ontario to introduce legislation that limits the sale of goods sold in Ontario to only those that are completely recyclable or compostable and packaged in materials that are completely recyclable or compostable;

And That our Resolution of support be sent to the Township of South Frontenac for their presentation to the Provincial Government. Carried

R2011-204

Merlyn Snow – Jason Cottrell:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have read By-law 2011-022 being a by-law prescribing times for setting fires and precautions to be taken having read the by-law the required readings;

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

R2011-205

Jason Cottrell – J. D. Newstead:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong recognize that the administrative municipality controls the staff of the joint boards;

And that each respective Board is required to adhere to the policies of the administrative municipality;

Therefore be it resolved that the Township of Strong respectfully request the same courtesy and that any decisions of the Arena Board regarding employees and/or benefits be submitted to Strong Council for consideration prior to approving any changes to employee wages and/or Benefits. Carried

R2011-206

J. D.Newstead – Jason Cottrell:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby refuses the request for arena staff to extend their holidays beyond March 31, 2011. Such request should be dealt with before the cut-off date. Council considers these holidays as lost as of March 31, 2011. Carried

R2011-207

Jason Cottrell – Merlyn Snow:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have reviewed the Report of the Livestock Valuer regarding the claim by John MacLachlan for two lambs that were killed by wolves and hereby authorize payment of this claim.

And that the claim shall be submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture for reimbursement.

Carried

R2011-208

Merlyn Snow – Kelly Elik:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong accept the proposal from Gary Benedet to draw plans for basement renovations in the amount of $1412.50 HST included. Carried

R2011-209

Jason Cottrell – Kelly Elik:

Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong do hereby adjourn at
8:40 p.m. until the next regular meeting of council on July 12, 2011. Carried

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Mayor, Christine Ellis Clerk/Treasurer, Linda Maurer