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 Clerks 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