THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – JULY 12^TH 2005 – 5:30 PM

Held at the Township office

Attending: Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

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

Staff: David Pringle, Road Superintendant – monthly report

Guests: Don Brisbane, Bob Barker – Ambulance Budget; Robert Coulas, Terry Fagan – Chip Stand

There were no pecuniary interests declared on the Agenda material.

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

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

Council meeting of June 28^th 2005
Emergency Committee meeting of June 16^th 2005
Strong Cemetery Board meeting of May 16 05
Sundridge Strong Joly Arena meeting of June 2^nd 2005
Joint Building Committee meeting of June 23/05
Almaguin Recycling Initiative meeting June 16/05
South River – Sundridge District Airport Committee July 5^th 2005 Carried

Chris Ellis – Sally Harper

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

Municipal $280,859.93; Roads $52,364.44; Payroll $29,322.92; Joint Building Committee $2590.79; Blue Sky Golf $300; Meridian Planning $1606.48 Carried

Correspondence: Wes Crown, Meridian; Sundridge – Hwy 124 Meeting; NNSB – improved access to schools; MTO N.Bay – change in access to Hwy #11; ARI – Blue Boxes; Road Complaints- Boundary Rd.

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

In accordance with the Municipal Act, Section 239(2) Council moves to a Committee of the Whole at 7:53 pm in order to address a matter pertaining to personnel matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees and a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act. Carried

Chris Ellis – Sally Harper

That we come out of closed session at 8:12 pm and resume the meeting. Carried

Council reviewed the 2005 amended budget in preparation for the Public Meeting on July 26^th 2005

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby renew the Employment Contract Document for Land Fill #2 at the rate of $17,796 per annum retroactive to May 1^st 2005. Carried

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the installation of a refreshment vehicle (chip stand) at 379 Hwy #11 – providing that both property owners give permission in writing, Clearance letter from MTO is obtained, Copy of Insurance policy is provided and a copy of the Vendor’s permit is provided along with the fee of $125 for the season. Carried

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve a donation of flowers as a memorial for Wayne Beavis’s father CD

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the application to purchase the Original 66’ Shore Road allowance at 482 Lakeshore Dr and Lot 16 & 17 Plan M49 on Lake Bernard subject to the usual conditions. Carried

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the purchase of an ATV for Land Fill #1 from Black’s Motors at $6500 + tax. Carried

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council hereby adjourn at 9:50 pm to meet again on July 26^th 2005 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor. Carried

Diana Georgie, Clerk Stephen R Rawn, Mayor