THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – JULY 24TH 2007

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending:

Mayor                    Stephen R. Rawn

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

Staff:                       Dave Pringle, Road Superintendant – Roads report and Tender opening for garage

Guests:                    M. Morrison; W. McLaren – Tender Opening

Press:                     Andy Campbell

There were no conflicts declared

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the following tender to demolish the Quonset Hut and construct a new frame storage garage and salt/sand shed to McLaren Builders at a quoted price of $179,440 less lining $5635 = $173,805 plus GST                      Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

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

 

Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby confirm the official job title for Kevin Minor as “Lead Hand”  Carried

 

John Newstead - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby support the resolution circulated by the Township of McDougall and Municipality of Whitestone regarding decisions being made by the Town of Parry Sound and the Ambulance (EMS) Committee with regard to the purchase of two rural response units; the building at Pointe au Baril and the Committee representation.  The original resolution is attached.                            Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a donation of $500 as a supporting sponsor for the Zone 7 Fall meeting to be held at Northridge October 24th to 26th 2007                                                  Carried

 

Correspondence:  Al Bottomley; Bell Canada re: 911 agreement; Sundridge – Union St. CNR crossing; ARI – WDO rebate and Hazmat invoice at $3 per household; Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare brochure; Report on Lake Bernard Property Owner mtg; Letter from Pres. Cheer Lake Property Owners – answer to follow; New Municipal Learning Resource; MTO – Robins Bridge; Twp Armour – Official Bridge Opening Sep.11/07; Emergency Plan review by members of Committee;

 

Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree with the proposal to sever the lot on Union St Pt. Lot 26 Con 10 providing proof be given that each cottage has its own septic system and that the entire lot – Inst. 34756 be divided with no further severances allowed.                                 Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby not agree with the proposal to sever the lot at 382 Lakeshore Rd, Pt. Lot 28, Con 8 due to creek on boundary of property and the 100’ set back; MNR will not allow us to create further lots on Lake Bernard; and the proposal does not conform to the Official Plan Land Division Policy.         Carried

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the July 2007 Pay Equity Plan as written effective Sep.1.07 with a review in January 2008 for cost of living                   Carried

 

Vi Montpetit – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize that effective Sep.1.07, Kevin Minor will be paid the Road Superintendant wage rate when the Superintendant is on Vacation or on extended Sick Leave (over 3 days) Carried

 

 

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize that effective Sep.1/07 Sharon Sohm will be paid the Clerk’s Wage rate when the Clerk is on Vacation or extended Sick Leave (over 3 days off)                               Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the purchase of a New Kubota L5740 Tractor from Almaguin Automotive for a price of $53,333.76 with Sweeper.  There is a 2 year warranty on the tractor.                           Carried

Merlyn Snow declared a conflict on the above resolution

 

Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 8:30 pm to meet again on August 14th 2007 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.                 Carried

 

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                            Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor