THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – MAY 9^TH 2006

Held at the Township office at 5:30 pm

Attending: Mayor Stephen R. Rawn

Council: Scott McLaren; Chris Ellis; Sally Harper; John Newstead

Guests: Bob Galloway and Bladimir Feria of Greer Galloway – Pevensey Boundary Bridge

Wm Ayotte, OPP; Wayne McLaren – Tender opening for Land Fill #1 Building

Staff: David Pringle – Road Superintendant; Carl Miners – Land Fill #2 Contract

Pecuniary Interests declared by Scott and Chris

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize the Road Superintendant to proceed with determining the costs of a bridge for Brookside Road from Lessard Bridge. Carried

Sally Harper – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the installation of a single lane bridge at the Pevensey Boundary Road location and hereby authorize the Township of Armour to contact Comrif to change the application to a replacement bridge. Carried

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the new Employment Contract for Land Fill #2 for the period May 1^st 2006 – April 30^th 2007 Carried

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve the request from the Roads Department for a 4 day work week schedule from May 1^st to October 28^th 2006 Carried

John Newstead – Sally Harper

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

• Council meeting of April 25^th 2006 and May 1^st/06
• Central Almaguin Economic Development Assoc. meeting of Apr.27.06
• Central Almaguin Planning Board meeting of April 19^th 2006
• High Rock Lookout Park committee meeting of Tues. Apr.18.06
• Sundridge-Strong Union Public Library Board meeting of Mar.6.06
• Joint Building Committee meeting of Apr. 27.06 and Budget
• Sundridge & District Medical Centre meeting Tues. May 2/06 Carried

Scott McLaren – Sally Harper

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve payment of the following accounts: Municipal Accounts $128,406.99; Roads Accounts $52,826.00; Payroll Accounts $32,840.86 Carried

Chris Ellis – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint Brian Dumas as Chief Building Official effective June 5^th by enacting by-law 2006-1528 and having read the by-law the required readings Carried

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby accept the Minutes of Settlement for Roll 11-27-12 at the revised assessment of $138,000 per MPAC. Carried

Council reviewed correspondence re: Sunday hunting and will have a public meeting May 29^th 06 at 7 pm in the Lower Level office with speakers placed on the agenda from 7 – 8:30 pm and then a Vote taken

at 8:30 pm to end the meeting in order for council to make known to MNR of the decision.

Almaguin Palliative Care Team; Fizzical Fizzicks; CERB; Magnetawan Ridge Runners; ARI;

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve the amended 2006 Budget for the Township of Strong and hereby confirm that we hold a public meeting on May 23^rd for further input. Carried

Scott McLaren – Chris Ellis

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby approve that casual office staff hours be increased to 5 days per week effective May 15^th 2006 due to workload. Carried

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby authorize the purchase of a new computer & Printer for the office Carried

Council each gave an update on their committees.

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this Council does hereby adjourn at 9:45 pm to meet again on May 23^rd at 5:30 pm or at the call of the Mayor Carried

Diana Georgie, Clerk Stephen R. Rawn, Mayor