THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – MAY 26TH 2009

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending:          Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

Council:               Chris Ellis; Vi Montpetit; Merlyn Snow; John Newstead

Guests:                                Mr. Sedore – Severance application

                                Mr. & Mrs. McKay – Condominium proposal

                                Bill May – Shoreline damage and erosion

                                Gary Benedet – Plans for office addition

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve in principle the proposed severance of two 4.6 acre lots and one lot addition at Lot 29, Con 8 with frontages 2x 203’ lots and 100’ addition to a 100’ lot.  Carried

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adopt the following minutes of meetings as circulated:

Council Meeting – May 12, 2009

High Rock Committee

Berriedale Cemetery Board – May 4, 2009

Sundridge Strong Joly Arena Board – May 14, 2009

Tri Council & Bi Council Meeting May 19, 2009

Planning Board – May 20, 2009                                                                                                                Carried

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint Tim Crozier of RR 2 Burk’s Falls to the Berridale Cemetery Board from 2009 to December 31st 2010.                                                                                                          Carried

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the Special Events Recreation Budget with the adjustment to $2000 for Administration Fee.                                                                                                                        Carried

Vi Montpetit – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the invoices for Bryco Engineeering $1271.34; Horsman & Assoc. $1050.00                                                                                                                               Carried

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow

WHEREAS the Township of Strong supports practices that contribute to the creation of a sustainable environment; AND WHEREAS Homegrown Ontario is a brand that allows Ontario Consumers to support Ontario Farmers by purchasing Ontario produced meat and poultry;  AND WHEREAS Ontario Farmers adhere to the highest quality standards set forth by the Canadian Provincial and Federal government regulatory boards; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the procurement practice of purchasing meat and poultry products produced by Ontario Farmers be identified as the preferred local sustainable procurement practice.  Be it further resolved that the purchase of all Ontario produced meat and poultry sourced locally requires the burning of less fossil fuel than food trucked or even flown in from hundreds or even thousands of miles away.     CARRIED

John Newstead – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the quotation from Van Pelt Construction for Option #1 dated May 21/09 in the amount of $4350 + GST for repairs to the sand dome at the Public Works Yard.  Carried

 

Council Meeting – May 26th 2009 – Page two

Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the quotation from Jaques Witford Stantec Ltd in the amount of $450 regarding Land Fill #1 – proctor testing.                                                                     Carried

Council reviewed the following items:

G8 Evacuation Planning Workshops;

Third phone line for the office

Strong Agricultural Society – Pevensey Church

2009 Budget

Recreation by-law – prepare new by-law for the August meeting

AMO – Federal Gas Tax Agreement – submit a Schedule C for road work

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 467 – June 7th dedication – 1 pm to 4 pm

Guides Canada – 2010 National Camp fund raising

MTO North Bay re:  Con 1 Lot 24 – Aggregate Permit B23-097

Up to date equipment, Buildings and Licensed Vehicle List to May 25th distributed to council members

 

Vi Montpetit – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve in principle the proposed lot addition by severing Pt 9 Plan 42R15944 from Part 8 Plan 42R15944 and adding it to Lot 8 Plan M96                                                            Carried

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 1 d Council moves to a Closed Meeting at 9:10 pm in order to address a matter allowed for a closed mtg. Carried

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby agree to move out of closed meeting at 9:30 pm and return to regular meeting agenda.                                                                                                                                                                     Carried

Committee reports from council.

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 9:40 pm to meet again on June 9th 2009 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                           Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor