THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – DECEMBER 13TH 2005

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending:                Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

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

Staff:                       David Pringle, Roads Superintendant

Guests:                   Wayne Rodgers, Mrs. Rodgers for Maria Travassos – Minor Variance

 

There were no pecuniary interests declared on the agenda material

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

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

·         Council meeting of Nov.22.05

·         Almaguin Highlands Marketing Project Nov.10.05

·         Hwy 124 committee meting of Nov.3.05

·         Central Almaguin Planning Board meeting Nov.16.05

·         Steering meeting of Oct.27.05

·         Sundridge-Strong Union Public Library Board meeting of Oct 13.05

·         Sundridge – Strong Fire Dept. Board meeting Nov.29.05

·         Joint Building Committee meeting of Nov.24.05

·         Almaguin Highlands Community Policing Committee meeting of Oc.26.05

·         Sundridge Strong Recreation meeting of Dec.1.05

·         Sundridge & District Medical Centre meeting of Dec.6.05                 Carried

 

Sally Harper – Chris Ellis

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

Municipal Accounts to Nov.30.05  $85,237.04

Roads Accounts to Nov.30.05        $26,145.37

Payroll Accounts to Nov.30.05       $31,600.68

Blue Sky Economic Growth Corp Jan-Dec. 2006 $348.84

Special Underwriting Group 1 – Reciprocal Ins. $18,316.58

Munisoft – Software support for 2006 $3248.29

Federation of Canadian Municipalities $224.70                                   Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1509 being a by-law to close the allowance between lot 20/21 and the shore road allowance and convey to adjoining owner having read the by-law the required readings.  Carried

 

Sally Harper – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1513 being a by-law to set the 2006 remuneration having read the by-law the required readings                Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1514 being a by-law to update the authorizations for the Firearms by-law having read the by-law the required readings.                Carried

 

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1515 being a by-law to update the authorizations for the Tariff of Fees – Signage by-law  having read the by-law the required readings   Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1516 being a by-law to update the authorizations for the Sale of Real Property by-law and having read the by-law the required readings  Carried

 

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1517 being a by-law to update the authorizations for the Pits and Quarries by-law and having read the by-law the required readings  Carried

 

Sally Harper – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1518 being a by-law to update the authorizations for the Sale & Display of Adult entertainment materials and having read the by-law the required readings.  Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 1519 being a by-law to update the authorizations for the Licensing & Regulations for Dogs and having read the by-law the required readings Carried

 

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1520 being a by-law to update the authorizations for the Culvert size and Construction having read the by-law the required readings.  Carried

 

Sally Harper – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 1521 being a by-law to update the authorizations for the winter maintenance and snow control – prohibit the depositing of snow/ice on highways and having read the by-law the required readings.  Carried

 

Council reviewed the Agreement for AHIC and will meet with the participating municipalities to finalize the agreement.  Council reviewed the building reports for October and November.  The Mayor reported on the meeting with Near North School Board and Canadore.  A Thank you note from Laurentian for donation to the Bursary for Northern School of Medicine. Municipal Affairs Planning Staff changes;  Letter re:  Accident on Rodeo Rd;  Sundridge-Strong Fire Dept letter of thanks to employers.  Mayor’s Report on the Food Link Meeting of Nov.23.05; North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority resolution on Septic Inspection services; Sundridge on Garbage pick up – Wednesday only and recycles to Bracebridge by MCS.

MTO application for gravel pit at Con 2 Lot 9 – comments to be sent.

 

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council hereby authorize the following to attend the information session on January 11th 2006 at South River for the Northern Dev. & Mines training – Northern Communities Investment Readiness- Diana Georgie and Sally Harper.  Carried

 

Sally Harper – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby confirm acceptance and authorize Greer Galloway to proceed with the detailed design and tender call for the quoted price of $15,000 for file 05 – 1 – 3803 – Pevensey Boundary Bridge.  Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a donation of $1000 to the Sundridge Food Bank.  Carried

 

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby allow an extension for the removal of the second residence at 514 Brookside Rd until Mar.30.06.  Carried

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby confirm the purchase of 2 compactor Units; 2 cabinet style hoppers; 2 used 40 yard containers; 2 single phase power packs and installation and delivery in January/06 by Efficient Waste Management in the amount of $31,500 plus tax.                Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the purchase and installation of a plough attachment to the ATV at Landfill #1 for the price of $505.95 + tax as quoted by Black Motors.  Carried

 

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Service Agreement with Muskoka Containerized Services for the Lift Charge of $261.24 per lift for Recycle Material at Land Fill #1 for the 40 yard containers for 60 months, subject to annual cpi increases effective Jan 01/07.      Carried

 

Chris Ellis – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize Lillian S. Fowler, Clerk – Treasurer for the Village of Sundridge to sign the Community Sponsored Contract for General Family Physicians between Dr. Ken Williams, Dr. Sarah MacKinnon and the Village of Sundridge and the Townships of Strong and Joly.  Carried

 

Sally Harper – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the proposal that Assessment Services be extended to private – public sector competition in the property assessment field as proposed by John Hogg of Cole, Layer, Trumble Canada Inc., and further that this resolution be sent to the Ontario Ombudsman’s office.  Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby amend by-law 2001 – 1423 for OMERS to read:  Sec.3. – a new full time Class Employee of the Employer and the Sundridge Strong Joly  Arena be enrolled, Namely:  The Full Time Arena Staff with an effective enrollment date of January 1st 2006 and from this date all new eligible employees shall be enrolled when hired as a condition of employment.                Carried

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 9: 20 pm to meet again on January 10th 2006 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.   Carried

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                                       Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor