Council Attending:
Mayor Stephen Rawn,
Councillors:
Christine Ellis, Vi Montpetit, John Newstead, Merlyn Snow.
Guests:
Sue Ayotte –
Triathlon Committee- Sue presented council with a Thank You plaque from the
Triathlon Committee along with an update of the event. She reported that there were 186 participants
in the event and has received great feedback from participants. Plans are underway for the event next year
and look forward to our support again.
She will come back to Council in the new year to keep council up to date
on the event’s planning process.
Ted Hall – to
discuss the unopened road allowance – Meadow Lane. Council advised Mr. Hall that they did not
have any plans to stop up and close Meadow Lane.
Doug Robins
– to discuss drainage issues. Council
reviewed the issue and will have the Property Standards Officer look into the
concern.
Wayne McLaren attended the meeting to
view opening of Tenders for the
municipal office renovation project.
Jim Mahoney
– By-law Enforcement Officer reported to Council on issues of concern to the
Township. Mr. Mahoney also discussed a
trailer by-law with council and he was instructed to prepare a draft by-law for
council to review.
Dave
Pringle – Road Superintendant reported to Council
concerning the Roads Department. Dave
advised that the comment sheets received have been dealt with and roads have
been graded as required.
Council Discussion/Update Items:
-MPAC
reassessments notices reviewed – no objections
-AMCTO
Seminars– Zone 7 – October 29,- Mattawa
Council approved staff attending and closing the office.
-Parry
Sound Municipal Association Meeting – Whitestone – Oct 5 – 7 attending –
closing office to allow staff to attend.
-Budget
Review
-Landfill
Site # 2 – shed roof repairs- Dave to look at and arrange repairs.
-Memo
regarding shoreline zoning amendment – council will wait until further
information is received.
The following resolutions were passed:
2009-206
Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis:
The
Council for the Township of Strong have read and approve the Minutes from:
August
25, 2009 -Council meeting
September
3, 2009 -Arena Board Minutes
September
2, 2009 – Fire Board Minutes
September
1, 2009 –Medical Centre Minutes Carried
2009-207
Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:
WHEREAS communities across Ontario are concerned with the
Accommodation Review Committee process and the impact this flawed process has
on the socio-economic fabric of our municipalities;
AND WHEREAS many schools are
the hubs of their communities, a better accommodation review system is needed
to address the educational facility needs of our residents;
AND
WHEREAS a system to address the educational facility needs in Ontario must
ensure that school boards and municipal councils partner on decisions regarding
education infrastructure;
AND
WHEREAS greater accountability for school board decisions is needed;
AND
WHEREAS a thorough review of the governance model for school accommodation
decisions must include an opportunity to appeal these decisions;
AND WHEREAS the accommodation
review process should respect and value the input of students, parents, the
community and municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
the Province of Ontario be petitioned to implement a “smart moratorium” on
disputed school closings to provide the opportunity for the Ministry of
Education, school boards and municipalities to work together to develop
policies addressing such issues as planning for declining enrolments, a
mutually agreed upon Accommodation Review Committee process, a review of
funding to rural and small community schools, and transparency and
accountability between municipalities and school boards. Carried
2009-208
J. D. Newstead – Chris Ellis:
The Council for the Township of Strong hereby
amend By-law # 2009-1596 being a By-law to provide for the Naming of Roads;
And that the Council for the Township of Strong
hereby delete item # 3 of this By-law as the Municipal Act does not require
Municipalities to register naming of municipal roads in the Land Registry
Office in the District of Parry Sound;
And that this resolution be attached to, and
forms part of By-law # 2009-1596. Carried
2009-210
Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:
The Council for the Township of Strong approve
transport truck/heavy truck traffic on municipal roads in the event of an
emergency due to Highway 11 closures provided the Road Superintendant and/or
Roads Committee have been contacted and approve the rerouting of traffic. Carried
2009-211
J. D. Newstead – Merlyn Snow:
The
Council for the Township of Strong purchase a Bear statue for the Legion Park
from J. Anderson in the amount of $
800.00 . Carried
2009-212
Chris Ellis –Vi Montpetit:
The Council for the Township of Strong accept
the report of the Livestock Valuer, David Sinclair, regarding the loss of an
Ewe, and approve a payment of $ 89.00 to John MacLachlan;
And that we submit our application for payment
to the Ministry of Agriculture. Carried
2009-213
Merlyn Snow – J. D. Newstead:
The
Council for the Township of Strong approves in principle, the Application to
purchase the original 66 foot Lakeshore Road Allowance or any portion thereof
registered to John D. Taylor and James H. Taylor, known as Plan M43 Lot 2, PCL25966
SS, Roll # 4946 00902806400. Carried
2009-214
Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:
The Council for the Township of Strong have read
and approve By-law 2009-1599 being a by-law to enter into an Agreement with Her
Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Deputy Premier and
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs for funding of infrastructure projects;
And that Council hereby authorize the Mayor and
the Clerk/Treasurer to sign this by-law on behalf of the municipality having
read the by-law the required readings. Carried
2009-215
Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow:
The
Council for the Township of Strong accept the tender from McLaren Buildings in
the amount of $ 369,430.00 for renovations to the municipal office.
Recorded
Vote:
Stephen
Rawn For,
John
Newstead Against
Chris
Ellis For
Vi
Montpetit For
Merlyn
Snow For Carried
2009-216
J. D. Newstead – Merlyn Snow:
The
Council for the Township of Strong do now adjourn at 8:59 pm, until the next
regular meeting of Council on September 22, 2009. Carried
Steven Rawn, Mayor __________________________
Linda Maurer, Clerk/Treasurer____________________