THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – AUGUST 10TH 2004 – 5:30 PM

Held at the Township of Strong office

Attending:                Mayor Stephen Rawn

Council:                 Scott McLaren; Shawn Eddison; Chris Ellis; Sally Harper

Guest:                     Carlo Adams – land fill Card

Staff:                       Dave Pringle, Road Superintendant

 

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adopt the minutes as circulated:

·         Council meeting of July 27th 2004

·         ARI meeting of July 15th 2004                                                Carried

 

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the clerk to send invitational tenders for 6500 cubic meters Granular A Gravel from Land Fill #1 source.   Carried

 

Shawn Eddison – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the invoice from Rose-Bro Contracting for the Grouting of Culvert Inserts at quoted price total $11,074.50                Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

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

·         Roads Accounts        $68,031.71                              Municipal Accounts        $224,511.05

·         Payroll accounts        $30,741.40                              Joint Building Committee              749.87

·         Royal LePage        $     160.50                                                                                             Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the proposed severance of property at Con 11 Lot 21 provided access is available to retain lot.                Carried

 

Shawn Eddison – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment for a loss of livestock by wolves to Matt Crozier in the amount of $250 and the Clerk is to apply to Ministry of Agriculture for a rebate  Carried

 

Sally Harper – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby petition the Scouts Canada that the 47 acres on Lake Cecebe NOT be sold as it was “gifted” to the Local Troup as a Permanent Scout Camp.  The Burk’s Falls Community have constructed and maintained the outbuildings and docks over the years and must be considered and not be sold.                Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby petition the Provincial Government to proceed with the calling of Tenders for the next phase of the 4 laning of Hwy #11 from North of South River southerly to Burks Falls now that the 4 laning has been completed from Trout Creek to South River and is open to traffic.  Due to the number of accidents and fatalities on the two lane highway, we need to keep the construction of the 4 lanes going as quickly as possible to keep pace with the heavy traffic.  The resolution will be circulated to area municipalities for support. Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby go into closed session and resume regular meeting at 8:30 pm           Carried

 

Scott McLaren – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 8:35 pm to meet again on August 24th 2004 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.   Carried

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                       Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor