THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – OCTOBER 8TH 2002

Held at the Township office at 7 pm

Attending:                Reeve Stephen R. Rawn

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

Staff:                       Kevin Minor, Roads Group Leader

 

Pecuniary Interest was declared by Merlyn Snow on the Accounts

 

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adopt the Minutes of Meetings as circulated:

q     Council meeting of Sept.24.02

q     Sundridge Strong Public Library meeting of June 20th 2002

q     Almaguin Recycling Initiative meeting of Sept. 26.02

q     SSJ Arena meeting of Sept.4/02

q     Sundridge and District Medical Centre meeting of Sep.19.02

q     Central Almaguin Planning Board Meeting of Sept. 18. 02

q     South River-Sundridge District Airport meeting of Sep.18.02      Carried

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the Municipal Accounts for September 2002 in the amount of $257,618.90.  Carried – Merlyn Snow declared a conflict on the above motion

 

Shawn Eddison – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the JBC account for September 2002 in the amount of $758.86 Carried.

 

Chris Ellis – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the resolution of the Algonquin Health Services:  That the MOH & LTC negotiate an alternate funding agreement with the Emergency Room Physicians in Huntsville as soon as possible to guarantee stability for local emergency services and to relieve the Hospital of the financial burden currently being placed on the hospital’s base budget. Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the resolution of the Algonquin Health Services:  That the MOH & LTC approve and fund the Operation of Twelve (12) interim long term care beds at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital until the capacity within local long term care facilities increases to meet the demand and prevent backlog in local emergency rooms. Carried

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby support the resolution of the Algonquin Health Services:  That the MOH & LTC approve the 2002-2003 Enhancement Budget submitted by the Muskoka East Parry Sound Community Care Access Centre in order to reduce the impact on the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital emergency room.  facilitate timely hospital discharges and decrease the waiting time for in-home services.                Carried

 

John Newstead – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby define and interpret the zoning of the property at Con 1 Lot 31 as part Environmental Protection along the Magnetawan River and Rural for the balance of the lot known as Parcel 786 PSSS. Carried

 

Shawn Eddison – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint John Newstead to represent the Township of Strong and South Parry Sound on the North Bay Regional Health Centre Municipal Task Force with Mileage to be paid for meetings attended.  Carried

 

Correspondence was read from Andy Mitchell’s office regarding Infrastructure funding;  Union Gas rep will attend our council meeting to explain to council the Franchise Agreement.

 

Shawn Eddison – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the purchase of Wreath #14 at a price of $40 for the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 467 Remembrance Day Services.  Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby accept the ARI Budget for 2002 as presented  Carreid

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the Reeve and Clerk to endorse the new Agreement with Capital Environment operating as Muskoka Containerized Services and Almaguin Recycling Initiative for  a further term. Carried

 

John Newstead – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the financial Statement for ARI for year ended Dec.31.01 as prepared by BDO  Dunwoody                            Carried

 

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize the Reeve to meet the Queen in Toronto, Oct.9.02  Carried.

 

 

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John Newstead – Shawn Eddison

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the Road Accounts for September in the amount of $263,206.31 Carried.  Merlyn Snow declared a conflict on this motion.

 

Merlyn Snow – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize an extended warranty on truck #15 at $2501.  Carried.

 

Correspondence was read from Joly regarding plowing past our route on Kent’s Mill Road.  Council stands behind their letter of May 27th where we ask that the Township of Joly enter into a boundary maintenance agreement to ensure maintenance equality.    A letter was read from Cheer Lake resident and Council’s answer is that this is not a priority area at this time.

 

Council reviewed the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulations.

 

John Newstead – Merlyn Snow

Be it resolved that this council does hereby authorize Kevin Minor to attend the Minimum Standards workshop – Reg. 239 – in North Bay Oct. 22/23 at a cost of $300 + GST        Carried

 

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby hire Ivan Beaulieu to construct a shelter for the Compactor at Land Fill #1for approx. $7,000                Carried

 

John Newstead – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the proposal for Land Fill #2 to reside the building at a cost of $1800  CD

 

Merlyn Snow – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 9:30 pm to meet again on October 22nd 2002 at 7 pm or at the call of the Reeve.  Carried

 

 

Stephen R. Rawn, Reeve

 

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk