Guests:

Carl & Linda Barry to discuss their lot on Clear Spring Lane. They have some concerns regarding the set back requirements and were looking for direction from council.

Darryl Fleger and Ted Redpath regarding the Zoning By-law amendment. A public meeting was held to discuss the zoning by-law amendment presented by Mr. Fleger and Mr. Redpath. A letter of concern received from Mr. Bowser was read to the Committee of Adjustment for consideration. Council felt that once a Development Agreement was signed by Mr. Fleger and Mr. Redpath based on the recommendations provided in the Environmental Assessment, the concerns expressed in their correspondence would be dealt with.

Mr. Bill Lang attended the Public Meeting requesting clarification regarding the mapping along the lake. As the Environmental Assessment prepared for Mr. Fleger and Mr. Redpath noted there was not Type 1 Fish Habitat in front of their property. Mr. Lang’s concern was that if the mapping is wrong in front of Mr. Fleger’s property it may in fact be wrong in front on his property. Mr. Lang wanted council to advise whether or not an Environmental Assessment would be required at his property should he wish to obtain a building permit. Mr. Lang’s comments will be directed to the Township Planner for comments.

Gary Benedet attended council to discuss plans for the front entry way of the municipal building. Council will set up a meeting with Wayne McLaren to discuss this.

Margery Robinson attended the meeting to discuss the preliminary 2010 budget with council. Once the 2009 year-end audit is complete and all 2010 budgets from various boards are available the final 2010 Budget will be presented to Council for approval.

Dave Pringle – Road Superintendant attended the meeting. Dave reported there was correspondence received from Carillion Limited requesting an exemption from the Noise By-law to allow crushing until 10:00 p.m. Council passed a resolution. A discussion was held regarding contractors at the landfill site and a resolution was passed. A GPS unit will be ordered for the Road Superintendant’s vehicle similar to those installed in the equipment. This unit will assist in preparing monthly/weekly reports as required.

Parks Projects Discussion: It was reported that the equipment will be arriving Thursday or Friday this week and that installation will begin next week. Dave will have the crew available. Merlyn will order the boat ramp extensions for South Lake Bernard boat launch, signs were reviewed and will be ordered, park benches and picnic tables will be installed and the floating docks for the Checkerboard Park and South Lake Bernard Park will be delivered next week. Most of the equipment should be installed by the Victoria Day Weekend. A date will be set for the official opening of the parks.

The following resolutions were read:

2010-0118 Chris Ellis – J. D. Newstead:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Council for the Township of Strong adopt the Minutes of the April 27, 2010 meeting as circulated. And hereby amend the minutes as follows:

2010-0107 to read: “The Township of Strong approve a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the SSJ Youth Baseball for the 2010 Season; And amend 2010-0110 to read “That the Township of Strong have reviewed By-law 2010-017 being a by-law to temporarily close a portion of a street…..” Carried

2010-0119 Chris Ellis – J. D. Newstead

Therefore be it resolved that the Township of Strong shall appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of the Township of Strong;

The Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Strong is hereby constituted and the following persons are hereby appointed as its members for the term ending on November 30, 2010.

Mayor Stephen Rawn , Councillors – Christine Ellis, Vi Montpetit, John Newstead, Merlyn Snow

Secretary/Treasurer – Linda Maurer Carried

2010-0120 Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

Therefore be it resolved that the Township of Strong enter into a Committee of Adjustment meeting at 6:00 p.m. to discuss a Zoning by-law amendment. Carried

2010-0121 Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

Therefore be it resolved that the Township of Strong exit from a Committee of Adjustment meeting at 6:20 p.m. and resume business of the regular council meeting. Carried

2010-0122 Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

Therefore the Township of Strong allow Carillion to be exempt from the noise by-law to allow processing in the pit to 10:00 p.m. This resolution may be reviewed should the Township receive complaints regarding noise past the 10:00 p.m. limit. Carried

2010-0123 J. D. Newstead – Chris Ellis:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Council for the Township of Strong have decided that contractors/individuals will no longer be able to extract fill/gravel from Landfill Site # 1 as this material is required for Township purposes. Carried

2010-0124 Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Council for the Township of Strong grant a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 for the Sundridge Sunflower Festival. Carried

2010-0125 Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Council for the Township of Strong approve the Sundridge Strong Union Public Library Budget in the amount of $ 86,096.00 with the Township of Strong’s share being $ 23,995.00. Carried

2010-0126 Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

Therefore be it resolved that the Township of Strong hereby applies for funding for the purpose of collecting, collating, compiling and formatting bridge asset and condition data, and agrees to submit bridge asset and condition data for inclusion in Municipal Data Works by March 31, 2010. Carried

2010-0127 Chris Ellis – J. D. Newstead:

That we accept the quote from Carl’s Plumbing and Heating for the office light fixtures for the price of $ 895.00. Carried

2010-0128 Vi Montpetit – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved as per BY-Law 2007-1545 ; Section 28, council agrees to extend the Council Meeting past the 9:30 curfew. Carried

2010-0129 Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

Therefore be it resolved that the Township of Strong do hereby adjourn at 10:00 p.m. until the next regular meeting of council schedule for June 11, 2010.

The above minutes will not be adopted by council until the June 11, 2010 meeting.

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Linda Maurer, Clerk/Treasurer Stephen Rawn, Mayor