THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – JUNE 14^TH 2005

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending:

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

Staff: David Pringle, Road Superintendant

Guest: Chris Jones, Meridian Planning – Zoning for Fish Habitat mapping.

Pecuniary Interest declared by Scott McLaren on the quotes submitted for the roads department

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the tender for the Township garage renovations as submitted by: McLaren Builders for the quoted tender of $17,840.00 Carried Scott McLaren had declared a conflict and had left the chambers.

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint Chris Ellis to act as Presiding Officer in the place of the Mayor for this meeting. Carried

Scott McLaren – John Newstead

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

• Sundridge & District Medical Centre Committee meeting of May 31^st and May 3^rd
• South East Parry Sound Steering meeting of May 26^th – Next meeting in Strong on June 23^rd 2005
• Sundridge Strong Recreation meeting of June 2^nd 2005
• High Rock Committee meeting of May 18^th 2005
• Council meeting of May 24^th 2005
• Joint Building Committee meeting of May 26^th 2005 Carried

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the Accounts as Listed: Joint Building Committee $1969.56; Joint Building Committee – May - $811.49; Municipal a/c $52,244.20; Roads a/c $16,993.66; Payroll a/c $28,246.13; Signcraft – Website host/domain to 06 $342.40; Spectrum – Emergency $3,120.75; Machar – Catch Pole $30; Meridian $188.59 CD

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby agree with the recommendations of the Joint Building Committee and hereby: Accept Michael Turner’s report dated May 24^th 2005; Agree to the revised fee schedule and changes to the construction cost guidelines on Option A; Agree that the working funds and building a reserve be based on Option (i) combined with working funds; Accepts the amended budget as listed in Appendix 4 of the report; Accepts the job description adopted by the JBC. CD

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby amend by-law 93 – 1305 as amended – Schedule B – the Permit fee schedule with an effective date of July 1^st 2005 as attached Carried

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the recommendation of the High Rock Lookout Committee to hire Harold O’Brien as caretaker for the Park. Carried

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the purchase of item 902 – Galaxy Armless Stacking chairs @ 299.90 CD

Sally Harper – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the purchase of 4 tickets for Fred Johnson’s Retirement dinner $80.00 CD

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the clerk to transfer the 2004 Surplus to the Working Funds for future Bridge Projects. Carried

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint Stephen R. Rawn as Emergency Information Officer in the event of an emergency. Carried

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint Sharon Sohm as Media Preparation officer in the event of an emergency. CD

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby advertise for replacement roads dept. personnel with a closing date of July 15^th CD

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve a donation of $100 toward the Crimestoppers Annual Golf Tournament.

Carried.

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 8:55 pm to meet again on June 28^th 2005 or at call of the Mayor CD

Diana Georgie, Clerk Chris Ellis, Presiding Officer