THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC MEETING

Held at the Township office August 8th 2006 at 5:30 pm

Attending:                Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

Council:                 Scott McLaren; Chris Ellis; Sally Harper; John Newstead

Staff:                       David Pringle, Roads Superintendant – monthly report

Guests:                   John Gallagher; Mike & Adrian Piraino; Jeff Saunders – Public Meeting – Zoning Amendment

 

Pecuniary Interests – Stephen Rawn Zoning amendments

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

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

 

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the following accounts:

 

Comments regarding the need for “No Exit” signs will be addressed by ordering and installing the signs at Malion Drive. Sundridge have circulated the need to meet regarding the Urgent Care department at Burk’s Falls and council agrees to meet.

The Parry Sound District Emergency Services report of July 20th was reviewed by council.

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby award the contract #05 – 1 – 3803, North Magnetawan River Bridge Replacement on the Pevensey Boundary Road to Rideau Valley Constructors Ltd, in accordance with the tendered contract documents and drawings for this project.  Scott McLaren declared a conflict on this motion.  Carried.

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby give consideration to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, 1990 and has determined that no further notice shall be given in respect to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment.                Carried

 

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2006 – 1533 being a by-law to amend the zoning on Con 3 Pt. Lot 16 from Commercial Tourist to Shoreline Residential Exception Five (SR05) and having read the by-law the required readings. Carried

Chris Ellis presided over this portion of the meeting and Stephen Rawn vacated his seat.

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby give consideration to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, 1990 and has determined that no further notice shall be given in respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Carried

 

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2006 1532 being a by-law to amend the zoning on Con 13 Lot 31/32 from Commercial Highway to Rural Exception Ten (RU10) and having read the by-law the required readings.  Carried

Stephen Rawn resumed his seat.

 

Chris Ellis – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2006 – 1535 being a by-law to accept and include into the municipal Road System Part 3 of Plan 42R4506 at Pt. Lot 24 Con 12, Township of Strong and having read the by-law the required readings.  Carried

 

Scott McLaren – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2006 – 1536 being a by-law to temporarily close a portion of a street in the Township of Strong, being the Pevensey Boundary Road at the location of the Pevensey Boundary Road Bridge at Con 1 Lot 30/31 and having read the by-law the required readings.                Carried

 

Correspondence from Norm Miller re:  Name change of the Muskoka East Parry Sound Health Services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby not support any extension of time to Armour Township for the sale of the AHIC Building to Perry Township. Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the Minutes of Settlement for roll 8 – 27 – 52 from 288,000 to 224,000 Cd

 

Scott McLaren – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the Canada Fibers Ltd proposal for the loads of cardboard at land fill #1, being 4 loads of cardboard for the 2006 season at a rate of $55 per metric ton.                Carried

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a taxi License for Milton Haggart – Call me a Cab – 1999 White 7 passenger Dodge Caravan from August 1st 2006 to July 31 2007.

 

Scott McLaren – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the Bear Wise Funding project and will purchase bear resistant garbage bins that will be installed at High Rock; Lake Bernard Park Beach; Union St and the Checkerboard beach area.  Carried.

 

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the minor variance application to increase lot coverage from 5% to 12% at Con 10 Lot 20 on Albert St. due to the property being serviced by the sewer system.                Carried

 

The Transportation Agencies have been notified of the impending closure of the Pevensey Boundary Road due to Bridge Replacement.  An ad will be placed in the local paper to advise residents at large.

 

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the 2006 High Rock Budget of $4000 with our share being $2000  CD

 

A proposed severance at the intersection of Bloomfield Rd and Chapman Strong Boundary Rd has been approved in principle by council.  The lots shall have a minimum of 200’ frontage and 2 acres in size.  A clearance for septic system is required for lots created that are under 10 acres.

 

Lake Bernard Property Owners Assoc. have submitted the Shoal Report from July 10th to August 6th and all markers are in place and working very well and 4 inspections have been completed.  Letter from J. B. Logan re:  Taxes.

The Mayor gave permission that for 2 weeks the land fill will accept all brush collected during the storm clean up.  A letter will be sent to the DFO regarding activity at Black Creek that has an environmental impact on the Fisheries of Black Creek.

Staff to be informed of a Group Insurance change being considered by council.

 

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 8:30pm to meet again on August 22nd 2006 at 5:30pm  Carried.

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                                       Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor