THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG
COUNCIL AND
PUBLIC MEETING – SEPTEMBER 23RD 2003
Council: Merlyn Snow; Chris Ellis; John Newstead; Shawn Eddison
Guests: Don Beatty, Don Corkett (severance) Mike Boyes, Heather MacDonald, Mr. & Mrs. Winhall -minor variance
Rodger Brimacombe report from Central Almaguin Planning Board
Staff: Dave Pringle 5 pm – 5:30 to review resumes
There were no declarations of Pecuniary Interests
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adopt the following minutes as circulated:
q Council meeting of Sept.9.03
q Sundridge, Strong, Joly Arena meeting of Sep.3.03
q Almaguin Highlands Strategic Plan meetings of June 26 & Aug.7.03
q Central Almaguin Planning Board meeting of Sep.17.03 Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby open the Committee of Adjustment public meeting to hear evidence on File A02/03 and A03/03 Carried
File A02/03 decision to allow a reduction in setback from the high water mark of the lake to the same distance as the existing cottage on Lot 21 in order to construct a cottage. Distance to be determined by CBO and confirmed in the Decision granted.
File A03/03 decision to allow for construction of an observatory building increasing the height from 30’ to approx. 50’.
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby close the Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting for File A02/03 and File A03/03 and resume the council meeting. Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2003 – 1470 being a by-law to appoint a Road Superintendant and having read the by-law the required three readings. Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby designate the Arena Manager to be responsible to implement the Municipal Alcohol Policy and educate the users of the hall on all policies covered by the Municipal Alcohol Policy. Full compliance and Implementation of the Municipal Alcohol Policy shall be phased in over the next 6 months with an expected compliance date of March 1st 2004. Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the purchase of the Municipal Emergency Management Procedures Handbook for an amount of $55 +GST Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law 2003 – 1479 to execute the lease document between the AHIC participating municipalities and the Township of Perry Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby agree with the proposed severance by lot addition for Lot 3 and 4 Plan M43. CD
Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize that the Almaguin Recycling Initiative Collection Truck be parked at the Township of Strong Land Fill #1 Shelter with a charge during winter months for hydro of $50 per month (5 months) and Summer months at no charge. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact an execution by-law to endorse the Joint Use Agreement for 2003/4 to place Municipal Attachments to Hydro distribution poles. Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve a donation to the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre – urgent care wall mounted opthalma/otoscope $150 & Urgent Care stethascope $200 Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby hire one staff for the Public Works Dept. from the short list as attached. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby hire one staff for the Land Fill #1 from the short list as attached. Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize the purchase of new computer software with a limit of $32,000 plus taxes and new computer hardware in the amount of 4400 plus taxes for the Municipal Office Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby establish a policy for Algonquin Log Cabin for use of Land Fill #1 at an annual rate of $250 effective October 1st 2003 to be negotiated annually. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the tender quote for a new roof on the Township Garage as supplied by Jim Jolliffe in the amount of $53,343 +GST for Plywood and Shingle roof. Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize that a letter of intent be sent indicating that the Township of Strong are interested in having the new OPP Detachment office for the Almaguin Detachment of the OPP constructed at our property that intersects Hwy #124 and Hwy #11 Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby go into closed session for personnel issues. Carried
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby come out of the closed session Carried
Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the recommendation from the Sundridge and District Medical Centre Doctor Hiring Committee to offer the doctor position under the Community Sponsored Contract Program to Dr. Kenneth Williams CD
Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 9:00 pm to meet again on October 14th 2003 at 5:30 pm Carried
Diana Georgie AMCT,
Clerk Stephen
R. Rawn, Reeve