Held at the Township office at 7 pm

Attending: Reeve Stephen R. Rawn

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

Guests: Harold O’Brien – Agricultural Society Parking Lot

Jim, Chad, Bonnie, Brandon Schmidt and Mike – Minor Variance proposals

Herb & Lois Dellandrea – severance

Call for Pecuniary Interests –none declared

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

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

q Council meeting of September 10^th 2002

q Sundridge Strong Fire Department meeting of September 11^th 2002

q Sundridge Strong Recreation meeting of September 5^th 2002

q Steering meeting of June 27^th 2002 Carried

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize attendance at the Oct. 1^st 2002 meeting regarding the Nurse Practitioner pilot project for Medical Centre Reps Carried cc to Sundridge and Joly

Shawn Eddison – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the division of two lots merged on title at Lot 15/16 PSR Plan 864 with a total area of .72 acres subject to approval by MOE & CBO of a Septic, Well and Proposed Building Setback. Carried

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the tender from RAL Engineering Ltd., to complete the Water Management Compliance Report for the three well site locations: The Arena, the Medical Centre and the Community Centre for the sum of $3700 plus Lab Fees of approx $300 for each location that will be billed separately as disbursements. Carried cc to Sundridge and Joly

John Newstead – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby go into the Committee of Adjustment to deal with File A01/02 and File A02/02. Carried

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn the Committee of Adjustment and resume with the meeting. Carried

Shawn Eddison – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize the purchase of the dehumidifier for the Arena and agree with the financing of the project with a down payment of $2500 our share being $1250 and that the balance be paid in 2003 Carried cc to Sundridge and Joly

Chris Ellis – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize a loan to the SSJ Arena in the amount of $25,000 for the months of October, November and December as interim financing until the funds for OSTAR project have been received. Carried cc Sundridge and Joly

Chris Ellis - Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby invite Mr. Rene Lauzon to assist in the development and implementation of a Municipal Alcohol Policy for all facilities/properties in the Township of Strong Carried

cc Sundridge and Joly

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize the following to attend the Smart Serve Course offered on October 29^th 2002 at 6 pm at the Lower Level meeting room of the Strong Municipal Building for: Diana Georgie, Sharon Sohm, Chris Ellis, Stephen R.Rawn Carried cc Arena Secretary

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the proposed severance at Lot 29, Con 10 for a 3 acre parcel with approx 375’ frontage with the usual conditions of draft approval. Carried

John Newstead – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize placement of two loads of loam fill around the perimeter of the Picnic Pavillion to protect the cement floor and hopefully encourage grass growth. Donated at no charge to the High Rock Committee. Carried cc Sundridge and Joly

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John Newstead – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the decision of the Committee of Adjustment for file A01/02 and A02/02 and the clerk is to proceed with circulation. Carried

Merlyn Snow – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize and approve the application for funding through Northern Ontario Heritage Fund – Capital Assistance to enhance Northern Communities as follows: Building upgrades $25,848; Emergency Vehicle $75,000; Roads OSTAR and gravel $99,152 Carried

Correspondence reviewed – Almaguin 2000; Broadband application; Hwy #11 priority development; Ecology Centre; Joly Twp; Land Fill Shelter.

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 9:40 pm to meet again on October 8^th 2002 at 7 pm or at the call of the Reeve. Carried

Stephen R. Rawn, Reeve

Diana Georgie, Clerk