The Mayor declared the meeting
open at 5:30 p.m..
Council Members Present:
Mayor
Christine Ellis,
Councillors
Jason Cottrell, Kelly Elik, John Newstead, Merlyn Snow.
Declarations of
Conflict/Pecuniary Interest: Merlyn Snow Resolution regarding Spectrum
Tower Proposal.
Delegations:
Andy
Dymond Signcraft. Mr. Dymond presented
council with drawings to place a billboard sign along Mountainview Road. The original application was submitted to the
Ministry of Transportation for their approval, however as the road has been
transferred to a municipal road he
requested permission from council. The
Township of Strong do not have a sign by-law and a resolution was passed.
Barry
Shields Stirling Creek Property. A
revised survey drawing was presented to council for consideration. Council reviewed the comments submitted by
the Planner regarding parkland and feel that 2.5% of land will be sufficient
for parks purposes. Mr. Shields will
discuss the changes with the surveyor and submit new drawings for council to
view.
Guests in the audience included. None
Discussion
Items:
Share of Legal costs a resolution was passed
By-law for swimming pools council did not feel this was necessary
RFP Official Plan and Zoning by-law update council will review and provide comments for the next meeting.
Employee Policy Review final changes were discussed. A final version will be brought to the next meeting of council for review.
Black Creek Road issues John Newstead & Merlyn Snow will be meeting with representatives from MTO Wednesday to discuss the concerns.
Insurance council agreed to tender for municipal insurance for 2012 tenders to be returned by November 21 for review at the November 22, 2011 meeting.
Volunteer Appreciation December 3 or December 10 has been set for the volunteer appreciation dinner.
Sale of Equipment council felt they should not sell the Chipper as it can be used in areas where the larger equipment cannot be.
The following resolutions were passed:
R2011-285
Jay Cottrell J. D. Newstead:
Therefore be it
resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby adopt the Minutes
of the September 13, 2011 and September 20, 2011 Meetings as circulated. Carried
R2011-286
Merlyn
Snow Kelly Elik:
Therefore be it
resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby accept the Accounts
Payable as presented up to and including September 27, 2011 in the amount of $
54411.39 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same. Carried
R2011-287
Kelly
Elik Jay Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council
for the Township of Strong hereby support the presentation by Signcraft to
install a billboard sign along Mountainview Road. Carried
R2011-288
Kelly
Elik Jay Cottrell:
Therefore be it
resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong hereby approve the payment
to John MacLachlin in the amount of $176.00 for two ewes that were killed by
wolves;
And that our claim
be submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture for repayment. Carried
R2011-289
Merlyn Snow- J. D.
Newstead:
Therefore be it
resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong are willing to share their
Decorative Municipal Sign along Highway 11 with the Village of Sundridge;
And that the
Clerk/Treasurer is authorized to complete the encroachment permit application
and submit the $ 450.00 permit fee. Carried
R2011-290
Jay Cottrell Kelly Elik:
Therefore be it
resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong would like to request the
Ministry of Transportation install two Boundary Signs on Highway 11 located
at the south and the north limit of The Township . Carried
R2011-291
Jay Cottrell Merlyn
Snow:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong have reviewed the correspondence from DeNovo Treatment Centre regarding the portable office addition;
And that the Council for the Township of
Strong hereby approve a 1 year extension to 2012. No further extensions will be permitted. Carried
R2011-292
J.
D. Newstead Jay Cottrell:
WHEREAS Spectrum Telecom Group Ltd. (Spectrum Group) wishes
to erect a 250-foot self-support telecommunications tower on private lands
located on Lot 15, Concession 8 north side of Muskoka Road, in the Township of
Strong, District of Parry Sound for the delivery of wireless Internet,
broadband data, and other services to the surrounding area;
AND WHEREAS Spectrum Group is required by Industry Canada to
consult with the local land-use authority and to obtain a statement of
concurrence from the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS Spectrum Group is completed the required public
consultation process as mandated by Industry Canada with no concerns being
recorded;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation
of the Township of Strong hereby gives approval to the Clerk/Treasurer to issue
a statement of concurrence to Spectrum Group for the proposed telecommunications
tower on Lot 15, Concession 8 for the delivery of broadband wireless and other
services to the area. Carried
Conflict of Interest declared and seat vacated: Merlyn Snow
R2011- 293
Merlyn Snow Jason Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong hereby approve sending 2 representatives to the Municipal Law Seminar
on October 12, 2011. Carried
R2011-294
Jay Cottrell
Kelly Elik:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong hereby accept the tender from: A. Miron Topsoil Ltd in the amount of
$ 34,323.75 including HST for the supply of 4500 tonnes of granular B applied
to Tower Road provided the gravel is acceptable for our purposes. Carried
R2011-295
Merlyn Snow
Kelly Elik:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong hereby approve the purchase of a counter unit for Landfill Site # 1
gate in the amount of $200.00 plus HST. Carried
R2011-296
J. D. Newstead
Merlyn Snow:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong have reviewed the application presented on behalf of Enid Bastien for
a minor variance;
And that the property owners or their agent can apply for a
minor variance and the clerk is hereby authorized to begin the process once the
application and fee is received. Carried
R2011-297
Kelly Elik
Jay Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong hereby support the Resolution presented by The Central Almaguin
Economic Development Committee to send the Recording Secretary to EDCO Regional
Research Project Training on October 27 and 28, 2011 as all expenses will be
paid by CAEDA. Carried
R2011-298
Kelly Elik J.
D. Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township of
Strong support the application to the Northern Ontario Heritage fund for two
intern positions Regional Development Intern and a Community Business Support
Intern on behalf of the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association in
principle.
And that the Township of Strong will be the administrator
for the intern projects. Carried
R2011-299
Merlyn Snow
Jay Cottrell:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong is aware that Kelly will be away for the next Library meeting
Thursday October 21, 2011 because she is attending the Planning Seminar in
Sudbury and has asked Jason to attend this meeting. Carried.
R2011-300
Kelly Elik J.
D. Newstead:
Therefore be it
resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong support obtaining a legal
opinion regarding the airport agreement with the Township of Joly and the
Village of Sundridge based on sharing costs equally. Carried
R2011-301
Merlyn
Snow J. D. Newstead:
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Township
of Strong have reviewed the tender documents for a Development and Operation
Plan at Landfill Site # 2;
And that Council reviewed the recommendations for this
project presented by the Project Mangaer, Brian Hachkowski of Integrated Earth;
Now therefore be it resolved that the council for the
Township of Strong hereby award the Development and Operation Plan Landfill #
2 Contract to:
Pinestone Engineering in the amount of # 75,000.00 (total
Upset Limit fee and Disbursements)
Carried
R2011-302
Jason Cottrell J. D.
Newstead:
Therefore be it
resolved that the Council for the Township of Strong do hereby adjourn at 8:50
p.m. until the next regular meeting scheduled for October 11, 2011. Carried
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Mayor, Christine Ellis Clerk/Treasurer,
Linda Maurer