THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – OCTOBER 10^TH 2006

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending: Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

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

Staff: David Pringle, Road Superintendant – monthly report

Press: Andy Campbell

Pecuniary Interest declared – nil

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

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

• Council meeting Sept 26th 2006
• Sundridge Strong Union Public Library meeting of Aug.15.06
• Almaguin Policing Committee meeting of Aug.23.06
• Joint Building Committee meeting of Sep.28.06 except Res. #3 regarding wages adjustments
• Bi Council meeting of Sep. 19.06 Carried

John Newstead – Sally Harper

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

• Roads Accounts $ 49,304.51
• General a/c 241,961.18
• Payroll a/c 36,837.02 Carried

Correspondence reviewed: MTO – Hwy #11 four-laning clearing contract; JBC Sept permit summary; MTO Election signs policy; OPP – 2007 meetings; OPP patrol and meeting updates; East Parry Sound Veterinary Unit meeting; Parry Sound District Emergency Services – Director’s report Sep.27.06; Royal Canadian Legion Br. 467 – 2006 Poppy Campaign; Richie Bros; Weaver-Simmons re Amber Parker; Strong Agricultural Society & Colleen Anderson;

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the Township of Machar resolution #336-06 that we support the return of Senior Students from Land of Lakes back to feeder home school. Carried

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the purchase of a wreach for $50 from the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 467 for the November 11^th Remembrance Day Service at the Legion. Carried

Chris Ellis – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize attendance of the clerk at the Zone 7 Fall Workshop at Parry Sound October 25^th to October 27^th at a cost of $95 Carried

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a tax refund for the removal of the mobile unit at Roll 10 026 186 for the years 2004, 5, 6 for a total of $594.51 Carried

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a donation of $1000 to the Royal Canadian Legion Br 467 – Food Bank.

Carried

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize Sally Harper to attend the Emergency Measures Ontario Georgian Sector Fall Meeting in Orillia with pertinent mileage costs. Carried

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 9:24 pm to meet again on October 24^th 2006 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor. Carried

Diana Georgie, Clerk Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor