Held at the Township office

Attending: Reeve Stephen R. Rawn

Council: Merlyn Snow; Chris Ellis; John Newstead; Shawn Eddison

There were no declaration of Pecuniary Interests on the Agenda Material

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

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

Council meeting of July 8^th 2003

Central Almaguin Planning Board meeting of July 16^th 2003

Medical Centre meeting of July 5^th 2003 Carried

Council reviewed the letter from OSTAR regarding the additional funding for the Pevensey Bridge.

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize proceeding with the Pevensey Bridge Tender as Amended and financing will be through an operating Bank Loan and 2004 budget for roads. Carried

Shawn Eddison – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2003 – 1476 being a by-law to temporarily close the Pevensey Road at Con 2 Between Lots 30/31 from approx. August 1^st to September 26^th 2003 Carried

Shawn Eddison – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the invoice from Russell Christie Miller in the amount of $567.21 Carried

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the invoice from Michael Hardy Assoc. in the amount of $160.50 Carried

Council reviewed the Information on Communication Towers; Municipal Pit and Quarry Operator Training; Women’s Own Resource Centre; Ducks Unlimited Mapping; Algonquin Health Centre-Municipal Rep; Callander Golf Tournament; Water testing results at the Lions Club Beach July 10 & 16^th; Bell Mobility – Installation of a new generator for tower lights.

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize a donation of 4 T-shirts; Hats and Pins; and a donation of $50 for Hole Sponsorship Carried

Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support Resolution #2003-350 dated July 8^th 2003 by the City of Greater Sudbury regarding the difference in Union Gas Rates from Southern Ontario to Northern Ontario. Carried

Shawn Eddison – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the draft lease agreement between the Township of Perry and the Member Municipalities of AHIC provided item 4(a) is amended to “Term of the Lease shall be for a period of 5 years commencing August 1^st 2003 until July 31^st 2008 and that the wording “20 years” be deleted. Carried A copy of the resolution be faxed to the participating municipalities.

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 7:15 pm to meet again on August 12^th 2003 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Reeve. Carried

Stephen R. Rawn, Reeve

Diana Georgie, Clerk