THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG
COUNCIL
MEETING JANUARY 13TH 2004
Attending: Mayor Stephen R. Rawn
Council: Scott McLaren; Shawn Eddison; Chris Ellis; Sally M. Harper
Guests: Bill Ayotte, OPP; Jim Dyment, Meridian Planning Consultant re: OP Amendment Modifications.
No Pecuniary Interests were declared.
Be it resolved that this council does hereby adopt the following minutes as circulated:
· Council meeting and Inaugural meetings of Dec.9.03
· Steering Committee meeting of November 27th 2003
· Arena Meeting December 15th 2003
· Central Almaguin Planning Board meeting of December 17th 2003
· Sundridge-Strong Recreation meeting of November 6th 2003
· Sundridge Strong Union Public Library meeting of November 18th 2003 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the Nomination of Frank Tod as Ward 5 representative on the District of Parry Sound Municipal Assoc. for the three year term ending November 30th 2006 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the Modifications for the Official Plan Amendment with exceptions as listed on our Planners Memo attached. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the Nomination of Sue Ayotte and Brenda Scott as Area 5 rep for S. River, Sundridge, Joly, Magnetawan, Machar and Strong for the three year term ending Nov.30.06 on DSSAB. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint John Newstead to the Board of Management of Eastholme for the term April 1st 2004 to March 31st 2007 and that this resolution be circulated to the Area 3 Municipalities: Burks Falls, Township of Joly, and Municipality of Magnetawan. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize Lillian Fowler, Clerk of the Village of Sundridge to sign the Community Sponsored Contract for General Family Physicians between Dr. Ken Williams and the Village of Sundridge, and the Townships of Strong and Joly. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the Municipal Accounts for December 2003 in the amount of $231,696.29 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the Road Vouchers for December 2003 in the amount of $188,169.75 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the CBO Account for December 2003 in the amount of $711.01 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the Parry Sound Municipal Assoc. Membership fee $150 CD
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the 2004 contribution to the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre in the amount of $1000 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the invoice from Meridian Planning Consultants for the OP amendments in the amount of $372.49 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the FONOM membership fee of $180 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the South East Parry Sound Steering Committee Admin fee of $30 for the three year period 2004-2006. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the Ontario Good Roads Assoc Fee of $425.25 Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the Subscription/Tender for Ads at $299.60. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby review by-law 2004-1280 being a remuneration by-law for 2004. Carried
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Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law #2004 1281 being a by-law to authorize borrowing against the 2004 receivables, an amount not to exceed $100,000 at any one time. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby review by-law #2004 1482 being a by-law to designate the date on with reduced load period shall start and end and the Roads designated for reduced loads. Carried
Correspondence reviewed: Joly; POA; Logging-insurance certificate; letter re: ditching/2004 mill rate; CRF summary; OPP; Insurance; Tax Incentive Zone.
Be it resolved that this council does hereby agree that the Township of Perry has the consent of Council to compete the proposed renovations at the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the sale of shore road allowance fronting Part of Lot 19 and 20 Con 8 as applied for by R. McDonald Carried
Council reviewed the Newsletter to be inserted with the Interim Tax Bill to be confirmed January 27th 04
Emergency Management in your community Workshop in North Bay March 10th 2004.
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby go into the Committee of Adjustment meeting for File A004/03 Minor variance to increase the height of a building by 4 5 Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby come out of the Committee of Adjustment meeting for File A004/03 and resume regular Council meeting. Carried
Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is to allow an increase in height of an Accessory Building by 4 5 due to the change in style of roof and the measurement method for height as outlined in the Zoning by-law. Decision signed by all members of the Committee with an appeal date of Feb.12.04.
Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve a donation of $200 to Paul Whitfield for providing the music at the municipal Christmas dinner on December 12th 2003. Carried.
Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn the council meeting at 10:40 pm to meet again on January 27th 2004 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor. Carried
Mayor, Stephen R. Rawn
Clerk, Diana Georgie