THE CORPORATION OF THE
COUNCIL MEETING & PUBLIC
MEETING
MAY
27TH 2008 – 5:30 PM
Attending: MAYOR Stephen R. Rawn
Council: Chris Ellis; Vi
Montpetit; Merlyn Snow; John Newstead
Guests: Lanny Dennis; Tony &
Dallas of Arbor Link; Mr. & Mrs. Ramsay;
There were no
declarations of pecuniary interests on the agenda material
Vi Montpetit - Chris Ellis
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby authorize Arbor Link to grind the painted wood @
$350 per hour for approx 4 hrs on Friday June 6th 2008 at 9 am Carried
Merlyn Snow – John Newstead
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby adopt the following minutes of meetings as
circulated:
Merlyn Snow – John Newstead
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby approve payment of Levy #3 for the SSJ Arena in
the amount of $22,600.75
Carried
Vi Montpetit – John Newstead
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby approve payment for our share of the Rescue Van
$27,000 and our share of the Fire Dept Operating $31,565.33 to the
Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby not accept the Library Budget as presented on May
20th and are requesting that the Sundridge Strong Union Public
Library Board transfer any monies in reserves for capital with the exception of
the “In Memoriam” amount and this will include the $11000 from the Reserve for
Circulation System to the 2008 Library Budget to reduce the Municipal share of
the budget and that the reserves for future capital be removed from the budget Carried
Vi Montpetit - Merlyn Snow
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby move to the Committee of Adjustment meeting at
6:25 pm to hear all presentations for file A23-08 Carried
Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby adjourn the Committee of Adjustment meeting at
6:30 pm for File A23-08 Carried
John Newstead - Merlyn Snow
Be it resolved that
this Council does hereby approve the Minor Variance A023-08 to decrease the
setback from the road from 25’ to 12’ due to constraints along
Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby accept the Report for the Fowler Zoning
Application as presented by Meridian Planning Consultant, Chris Jones; that the
application for the zoning amendment is considered complete and Peer Review @
the cost of the applicant be completed and that Council hereby request Chris
Jones of Meridian Planning Consultants prepare a draft zoning by-law to amend
the zoning from rural to extractive industrial for the June 10th
council meeting and that we schedule a public meeting July 8th at
the earliest Carried
Vi Montpetit - Merlyn Snow
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby review the tenders for the Shingle Bunker for
Land Fill #1 as submitted and do hereby award the project to McLaren Brothers
at a quoted price of $18,790 Plus GST $19,729.50 Carried
Council Meeting – May 27th
2008 – page 2
Vi Montpetit - Chris Ellis
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby request an increase in the Central Almaguin
Planning Board Administration Fee from $30 per hour to $40 per hour effective
January 1 2008. There has not been an increase
since 2002 and this would cover the past expenses and the current wage and
expenses Carried
Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby agree to participate in the Sundridge Strong
Recreation Programs until the Summer Events have been completed (Baseball etc)
and then the Committee revert to an “Events Committee” only for “Families
First” July 1st and Tree Lighting Carried
Merlyn Snow – John Newstead
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby appoint Michelle Brandt to act as Media Relations
Officer for the Strong Emergency Control Group Carried
Chris Ellis – John Newstead
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby appoint Tera Kincaid to act as Emergency
Information Officer for the Strong Emergency Control Group Carried
Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby authorize that a cash float be on hand should an
emergency happen when or if all banking services are shut down and be an amount
of up to $1000 Carried
Vi Montpetit - Chris Ellis
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby approve adding the Hwy #11 – Construction of the
4 laning as part of our Risk Profile as a temporary risk until construction is
completed. Carried
Merlyn Snow – John Newstead
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby support the “Request for Proposal for the
Development of a Strategic Plan for the Central Almaguin Economic Development
Association and that the financial commitment of $9500 for the four
municipalities is hereby supported Carried
Discussion re: 911
sign claim be denied and an invoice be prepared for 2197 Machar Strong Boundary
Rd.; Correspondence on the Airport be presented at the Airport Meeting on June 3rd at 7
pm; Stacey Whaley be invited to the August 12th council meeting to
discuss the 2nd quarter statistics;
A letter be written to the MTO regarding the closure of Pevensey Rd at
Hwy #11 for a period of 14 days during final construction of the 4 Laning of
Hwy #11 and that council endorse the closure.
Two letters were discussed regarding problems regarding wells in the
area – this is not a council jurisdiction; Community in Blooms $1000 – next
meeting.
John Newstead – Vi Montpetit
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby authorize the purchase of an attachment for the
Kaboda Tractor – 84” box scraper to spread beach sand on the beaches and also
to level the shoulders of the roads – hydraulic system for a price of $3883
plus tax and a delivery charge of $100 Carried Merlyn Snow
declared a conflict on the above resolution.
Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis
Be it resolved
that this Council does hereby adjourn at 8:55 pm to meet again on June 10th
2008 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor Carried
Diana Georgie,
Clerk Stephen
R. Rawn, Mayor