THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
STRONG
COUNCIL MEETING – MARCH 25TH
2008
Held at the
Township office at 5:30 pm
Attending: Mayor Stephen R. Rawn
Council: Chris Ellis; Vi Montpetit; Merlyn
Snow; John Newstead
Guests: Bill Fitzgerald – Geologic; James Gordon – Fowler Construction; Lanny
Dennis – Planner
Pecuniary Interests declared
– none declared.
Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow
Be it resolved that this
Council does hereby adopt the minutes of meetings as circulated:
Vi Montpetit - Merlyn
Snow
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support the Resolution from the Township of Joly dated March 11, 2008 and being #008 regarding Logging on Crown Lands and that we petition the province to pay a portion of the revenue received from stumpage fees be used to compensate municipalities for the damage sustained to municipal roads during haulage of the logs. Carried
Two comment letters were received and will be reviewed by the Road Superintendant.
The Health Unit 2008 levy is up by approx $800; Council reviewed the info on the Joint Recreation Committee meeting; intern job description and Joint Recreation Agreement. Council reviewed the memorandum from Chris Jones Planner for Meridian Planning Consultants and the zoning application for Fowler Construction Extractive Industrial on Cottrell Rd and Hwy 124. The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allocation has been increased in 2008 by $55,600; Cheer Lake Cottage Assoc letter to be answered; OSIFA Loan program; Canada-Ontario funding; Council reviewed the Resumes for Office Assistant and 4 were chosen for interviews the week of March 31st 2008.
Chris Ellis - Merlyn
Snow
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2008 – 1568 being a by-law to appoint a Deputy-Treasurer; Deputy-Clerk and Tax Collector, Tera Kincaid, effective March 31st 2008 having read the by-law the required readings. Carried
John Newstead – Vi
Montpetit
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize that effective March 31st 2008 the signing authorities for all township bank accounts be: Diana Georgie and Tera Kincaid and that all documents/cheques requires both signatures. As an alternative signing officer, the Mayor will sign documents/cheques in the event of an emergency. Carried
Merlyn Snow - Chris
Ellis
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize that the Employment Contract for Land Fill #2 be revised as follows: The hours of operation are 1 to 5 pm on designated days during summer and winter operations and for May 24th and Thanksgiving Holiday Monday. The term of the contract is from May 1st 2008 and April 30th 2009 with a monthly rate of $927.78 + VP Equipment Rate $914.55 Carried
John Newstead – Vi
Montpetit
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a donation to the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School Graduation Awards Program in the amount of $100 Carried
Chris Ellis - Merlyn
Snow
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the recommendations of the Sundridge Strong Fire Department Management Board to purchase a 2007 GMC 5500 series – 16’ Walk-in Rescue Van at the quoted price of $142,000 plus taxes with 30% being paid in 2008 and the Balance payable upon delivery of the unit. Carried
Chris Ellis - Merlyn
Snow
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 9:30 pm to meet again on April 8th 2008 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor Carried
Diana Georgie, Clerk Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor