THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – NOVEMBER 8^TH 2005

Held at the Township of Strong office at 5:30 pm

Attending: Council: Scott McLaren; Chris Ellis; Sally Harper; John Newstead Absent & Excused: S. R. Rawn

Staff: David Pringle, Road Superintendant

Guest: Marilyn Smith – Minor Variance

There were no pecuniary interests declared on the agenda material

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint Chris Ellis as presiding officer for the Nov.8^th meeting. Carried

Sally Harper – John Newstead

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

• Council meeting of October 18^th 2005
• Sundridge Recreation meeting of Oct.6/05
• Sundridge – Strong Public Library meeting of Sep.15.05
• Almaguin Highlands Community Policing of June 22^nd & Sep.28/05
• Central Almaguin Planning Board meeting of Oct.19.05
• (Lure) – Marketing Almaguin Highlands Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference
• Steering meeting of Sep.22.05 Carried

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve that the minor variance procedure be initiated for the property at Con 8 Pt. Lot 19 to reduce the front yard set back to 15’ from the road and allow the setback from the lake to be closer to the required setback of 66’ Carried

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support resolution #2005 – 694 from the City of North Bay that supports the effort directed at getting the Federal Government to reduce the 23 Billion dollar gap. Carried

Scott McLaren – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve a second taxi license for Milton Haggart and all requirements are in place and the annual fee of $120 has been paid. Carried

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment for the wolf kill of a lamb yearling to John MacLachlan in the amount of $120 Carried

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Powassan’s application for a donation for the Local Food Bank. Carried

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby provide a quote to the Township of Joly for recycling depot services in the amount of $2000 effective January 1^st 2006. Note: Hazmat services is not included in this quote as it has always been a separate entity. Carried

Scott McLaren – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the Municipal Accounts $236974.21; Roads Accounts $30,190.93; Payroll Account $25,524.08; Royal Canadian Legion $40; AMCTO $620.60 Carried

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the Christmas Hours for the office – closed from 4 pm Dec. 22^nd to 9 am January 3^rd 2006. Land Fill #1 and #2 will be closed December 25^th, December 26^th and January 1^st 2006. Carried

John Newstead – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the recommendations of the hiring committee for the Casual Office Staff and that Lorrie Wren be hired at the approved wage effective November 10^th and for a probationary period to Feb. 10^th 2006. CD

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the implementation of Option 3 of the Zoning report dated Nov.3.05

Presented by Meridian Planning Consultants and further that council hereby direct Meridian to provide council with a zoning by-law amendment with mapping as Alternative #2 – 1. The first schedule would simply identify cold water streams and specify that a 30 metre set back is required for development adjacent to the identified streams. 2. The second schedule would be a copy of the mapping as distributed at the open house and public meeting that indicates the areas of type 1 fish habitat. CD

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the quote for a new telephone system as presented by Community Telecom for $5840 plus taxes. Carried

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby enact by-law 2005 – 1510 being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with AMO for the transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenue and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the document. CD

Sally Harper – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve advertising costs of $65.20 for a region wide Christmas Fire Safety ad campaign organized by the Sudbury Fire Safety Foundation. Carried.

Council reviewed the correspondence received.

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 8:45 pm to meet again on November 22^nd 2005 at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor.

Diana Georgie, Clerk Chris Ellis, Presiding Officer