THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – OCTOBER 28TH 2008

Held at the township office at 5:30 pm

 

Attending:      Council – Chris Ellis; Vi Montpetit; John Newstead 

Absent:          Mayor Stephen R. Rawn; Merlyn Snow

No guests scheduled

 

Pecuniary Interests – none declared

 

John Newstead – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby appoint Chris Ellis as presiding officer for the October 28th council meeting                   Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adopt the following minutes as circulated:

  • Council meeting of October 14th  2008
  • Central Almaguin Economic Development Oct.16th 2008
  • Sundridge Strong Library board meeting Sept 18th  2008
  • Parry Sound District Emergency Medical Services Meetings of Oct. 2nd 08
  • Central Almaguin Planning Board meeting of Oct. 15 2008
  • Sundridge & District Medical Centre meeting of Oct.7.08
  • High Rock Lookout Park Committee Oct.3.08
  • Sundridge Strong Joly Arena meeting of Oct.2nd 2008
  • Joint Recreation Committee meeting of Sep.4.08
  • Sundridge Strong Recreation meeting of Oct.2.08
  • Sundridge Strong Fire Dept Meeting of Oct.1.08                       Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby give first reading to the by-law to impose users fees for Monitored Automatic False Alarms and Emergency Fire Dept Response for Motor Vehicle Accidents involving non-residents                                                                  Carried

 

John Newstead – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby give first reading to the by-law for the provision of Security Boxes for a premises that is required to maintain a safety plan and is required to provide information for hazardous materials to the Sundridge Strong Fire Dept.                     Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the recommendation of the Central Almaguin Economic Development Assoc. that Precision Management Catalysts be hired to develop a strategic plan for the municipalities of Strong & Machar and the Villages of South River and Sundridge at a cost of $44,992.50 + $5000 local costs                                                            Carried

 

John Newstead – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment for our share of the water testing invoice in the amount of $119.50 to Lake Bernard Property Owners Assoc.  Carried

 

Council Meeting – October 28th 2008

 

 

Vi Montpetit - John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment for a ½ page ad in the Strong Agricultural Society 125th Anniversary Cook Book in the amount of $50               Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize Tera Kincaid to attend the Lottery License Workshop being held at South River Dec. 2. 08 at 8:30 am                Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize the installation of a sign at the triangle at Hwy #11, Albert St and Main St for the Pyle Bed & Breakfast on Albert St.  The Sign shall not be larger that 2’ x 2’ in size.                Carried

 

John Newstead – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize the clerk to complete an application for Building Canada Fund for Solid Waste Management – building & baler         Carried

 

Council reviewed the comment sheet from Mr. & Mrs. Pyle regarding the dead tree in their yard.  The Road Supervisor will inspect and report back to council;  MRC – Complete study for Maintenance Patrol Yard in Machar;  Invitation Habitat for Humanity – new home in N. Bay; Info on How the Do Not Call list will impact on Municipalities during a municipal election; Letter from James Wright re:  road repairs on Crescent Road and High Rock Rd.  Letters sent out Property Standards Officer to be clarified by letter from clerk. Review Draft 2009 POA Budget;

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the updated Accessibility Plan to September 2009.  Carried

 

John Newstead – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the quote for $9000 from Jim Copeman to complete the fencing for Land Fill #1 according to the sketches provided.       Carried

 

John Newstead – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 8:30 pm to meet again on November 11th 2008 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.                                   Carried

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                          Chris Ellis, Presiding Officer