THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – MAY 8TH 2007

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending:                Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

Council:                 Chris Ellis; Vi Montpetit; Merlyn Snow                        Absent and excused:  Scott McLaren

Staff:                       David Pringle, Road Superintendant – monthly report

Guests:                   Doug Cuthbert – report from Lake Bernard Property Owners;  Murray & Jan Harmer:  Extractive Zoning;

Granite Tender Opening:    Mr. Carr; Blaine Bell; Dean Stewart; S. Davis

There were no declarations of pecuniary interests.

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

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

 

Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the accounts:  General $107,867.57;  Arena Grant $274,985;  Roads $19,637.61; Payroll $35,786.10                 Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby award the Granite Tender to:  Carr Aggregates Inc., at a price of $8.67 per ton, total tender $130.050 plus tax $9003 Grand Total $139,053 and is conditional upon inspection of material. Carried

 

Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis

WHEREAS Canada has yet to properly honour in a suitable location that is always accessible to the public, the Names of All of Our Fallen in wars and Peacekeeping;

AND WHEREAS over 115,000 Fallen have their graves in seventy-three countries and hundreds of Cemeteries;

AND WHEREAS their remains, by law, cannot be repatriated to Canada

AND WHEREAS  we must create a suitable national shrine to our Fallen;

AND WHEREAS proper recognition will show our gratitude and respect for their sacrifice

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Strong request that the Government of Canada enact Private Members Bill C-417, the Canadian Soldiers’ and Peacekeepers’ Memorial Wall Act.   Carried

 

Vi Montpetit - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a zoning change at Con 1 Lot 30 from Rural to Extractive Industrial for a gravel pit license.                 Carried

 

Merlyn Snow - Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a $2000 Loan to the South River Airport for fuel to be resold.  Carried

 

Chris Ellis - Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby regretfully accept the resignation from council by Scott McLaren effective May 8th 2007 due to his employment now being in Toronto and family obligations.  Council does hereby declare the Council Seat Vacant. Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby appoint John Newstead to Council effective May 22nd 2007 to fill the vacancy on Council.  Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – Vi Montpetit

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 10:00 pm to meet again on May 22nd 2007 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.  Carried

 

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                                       Mayor Stephen R. Rawn