Attending: Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

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

Guests: No delegations to see Council.

Dave Pringle – Road Superintendant: Provided an update on the roads in the Township. The Health & Safety Committee was discussed. Council agreed that there should be one representative from each department sitting on the Committee that works with Dave to prepare a Health & Safety Plan for the Township. The GPS project was discussed and culverts and signs are being added to the site.

Discussion Items:

Parks Project – Council reviewed the application for funding the parks project and will proceed with these projects with some variations. Some of the suggestions put forth by council were more picnic table for the parks, solar street lighting to be investigated, repairing boat ramps, install swing sets at one of the parks, historical plaques installed, benches, a small bridge over the culvert at the Legion Park. The clerk will obtain prices for items to discuss at the next meeting.

Wage Review- Council discussed employee wages during a closed session meeting. The by-law is to be prepared and presented to council on November 24, 2009.

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE PASSED:

2009-250

Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

Be it resolved that this Council have adopted the Minutes of the:

October 27, 2009 Council Meeting

October 21, 2009 CAPB Meeting

November 4, 2009 Arena Board Meeting

November 3, 2009 Medical Centre Meeting

November 4, 2009 – Fired Board Meeting Carried

2009-251

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit:

Be it resolved that this Council approve sending the following representatives o the Ontario Good Roads /ROMA conference February 21, to 24, 2010. Dave Pringle – 1 Councillor. Carried.

2009-252

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council accept the application from Cliff Cookman as the Township of Strong’s representative on the Sundridge Strong Recreation Committee. Carried

2009-253

J. D. Newstead – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that this Council have reviewed the application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment presented by the Near North Board of Education;

And that Council does hereby approve the amendment in principal as presented and authorize the Clerk to proceed with the Zoning By-law amendment procedures. Carried

2009-254

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis:

Be it resolved that this Council have read By-law 2008-1576 being a by-law respecting construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits and inspections;

And Council for the Township of Strong hereby amend Schedule B –Permit Fee Schedule as attached;

And that the revised Schedule B is hereby attached to the By-law. Carried

2009-255

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239(2.D)Council moves to a Closed Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in order to address a matter allowed for a closed session meeting, namely Employee Wage Negotiations. Carried

2009-256

J. D. Newstead – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council adopt the Minutes of the June 9, 2009 Closed Session Meting as circulated. Carried

2009-257

Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree that in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 (2.D) Council moves out of the Closed Meeting at 7:47 p.m. and returns to the Regular meeting agenda. Carried

2009-258

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby grant a Christmas Bonus in the amount of $ 300.00 for staff and council. Carried

2009-259

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:

Be It resolved that we do now adjourn at 8:15 PM until the next scheduled meeting of Council on

November 24, 2009. Carried

The above minutes will be adopted by Council at their next regular meeting scheduled on November 24, 2009.

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Linda Maurer, Clerk/Treasurer

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Stephen Rawn, Mayor