Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending: Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

Council: Scott McLaren; Shawn Eddison; Chris Ellis; Sally Harper

Pecuniary Interests declared by Scott McLaren on Land Fill #1 quotes.

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

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

· Council meeting May 11th 2004

· Central Almaguin Planning Board Meeting May 19 04

· SSJ Arena Meeting of May 2^nd 2004

· South River –Sundridge District Airport Meeting May 4^th 2004

· Sundridge and District Medical Centre meeting of May 4^th 2004

· POA meeting of April 22^nd and memo to POA Partners

· Sundridge-Strong Recreation Meeting of May 6^th 2004 Carried

Sally Harper – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the invoice from Sundridge Appliance Services in the amount of $507.50 Carried

The Trailer By-law was reviewed by council and may be enacted next meeting.

Chris Ellis – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the quote for installation of gate base and electrical for Land Fill #1 Gates per drawing supplied to Bren Mar Enterprises at a quoted price of $2789.49, taxes included. Carried

Shawn Eddison – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the Municipal Budget as presented in the amount of $1,430,942 and School Board $566,731 – Total Budget $1,997.673 resulting in Residential Tax Rate Decrease of 2.8%. Carried.

Shawn Eddison – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby enact by-law #2004 – 1488 being the 2004 Final Tax Rate By-law having read the by-law the required readings. Carried

Correspondence and Reports reviewed: AHSPIC; CBO Mar/Apr reports and By-law April Report; Gravel Tender;

Shawn Eddison – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby move into closed session from 7:25 to 7:45 pm Carried

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby declare Block “A” at Cheryl Cr and Ronald St. as Surplus Property. Carried

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the South River Sundridge Airport Budget for 2004 our share is $2600 Cd

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 9:00 pm to meet again on June 8^th 2004 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor. Carried

Diana Georgie, Clerk Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor