January 9, 2002 - 7:30 p.m.

Council met in the Meeting Room of the Municipal Building on the above date. Present were Reeve Rod Wood, Councillors Annette Fischer, David Leask and Jim See. Councillor Pat Garside was absent with notice. Lyn Garside, Road Superintendent, attended as well.

Moved by David Leask 2002-01

Seconded by Annette Fischer

Resolved that we do accept the Agenda as presented.

Moved by Jim See 2002-02

Seconded by Annette Fischer

Resolved that we do approve the Minutes of the meeting of December 5, 2001, as presented.

Millie Troyer attended the meeting to discuss the municipality’s requirement of 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland regarding the recent severance she had obtained on Lot 18, Concession M. Millie asked whether the township would accept land in lieu of cash in this instance. Considering the need for a parking area for the KALA Project, Council asked Road Superintendent, Lyn Garside, to visit the site and determine if the area would be feasible for that purpose.

Road Superintendent, Lyn Garside, reported to Council on his continuing efforts to obtain an excavator.

More information was received on the Northern Communities Capital Assistance grant. For a municipality our size, we are eligible for up to $100,000 in funding to upgrade our basic infrastructure. The bulk of the grant will be allocated to roads. The application will not be finalized until a decision is made on whether or not the three Island Fire Departments will be sharing jointly in the purchase of a new compressor at a cost of approximately $24,000.

Moved by Annette Fischer 2002-03

Seconded by Jim See

Resolved that we do give first and second reading to By-Law No. 748, being a by-law to authorize the application for funding under the Northern Communities Capital Assistance Program for upgrading certain roads within the Township of Hilton.

Moved by David Leask 2002-04

Seconded by Annette Fischer

Resolved that we do give third and final reading and pass By-Law No. 748, being a by-law to authorize the application for funding under the Northern Communities Capital Assistance Program for upgrading certain roads within the Township of Hilton.

Moved by David Leask 2002-05

Seconded by Jim See

Resolved that we do enter Closed Meeting at 9:26 p.m. to discuss matters subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Moved by Annette Fischer 2002-06

Seconded by David Leask

Resolved that we do return to Open Meeting at 9:47 p.m.

The Clerk was asked to obtain by-laws from neighbouring municipalities regarding their policies on entrance permits. It was agreed that Hilton Township’s by-law would be updated to reflect both current concerns and costs.

Information was received on the Northeastern Fire Education Conference to be held in North Bay in April 2002.

A by-law to authorize the interim billing of taxes was presented to council. The Clerk advised that provided continued updates to the tax programming do not pose any new problems, the bills should be in the mail by February 4, 2002 with a due date of February 28, 2002. The interim bills should equal 50% of the taxes paid in 2001, including any supplementary bills.

Moved by Annette Fischer 2002-07

Seconded by Jim See

Resolved that we do give first and second reading to By-Law No. 747, being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax levy for the year 2002 and to establish a penalty for payment following the due date of February 28, 2002.

Moved by David Leask 2002-08

Seconded by Annette Fischer

Resolved that we do give third and final reading and pass By-Law No. 747, being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax levy for the year 2002 and to establish a penalty for payment following the due date of February 28, 2002.

The municipality’s procedural by-law was presented to council for their review.

Information was received from the Ontario Provincial Police advising of a consultation meeting to be held in Sowerby on January 14, 2002. The meeting was scheduled to address the current costing process. Councillors Leask and See advised they would attend.

Notice was received from Huron North advising of a marketing workshop to be held in Hilton Beach on January 15, 2002. Councillor Leask volunteered to attend.

Information was received from the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association detailing their proposed plans for the introduction of wild turkey to the Island. Their aim is to establish a self-sustaining wild turkey population. The group will be holding public information sessions in the near future with a tentative release date of 2003.

Moved by Jim See 2002-09

Seconded by David Leask

Resolved that we do support the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association in their efforts toward a wild turkey introduction program for St. Joseph Island.

Information was received from the St. Joseph Island Economic Development Office regarding the availability of broadband capabilities in our area. It is hoped that this technology will be available to us by 2003 – 2004.

Moved by Annette Fischer 2002-10

Seconded by Jim See

Resolved that we do authorize the payment of Township bills for the month of December, 2001 in the amount of $45,483.50 as per Voucher 12-01. The bills were made up of the following: Administration - $4,513.76; Algoma District School Board - $29,993.58; Building - $173.42; Fire - $492.67; Miscellaneous - $2,021.85; Police - $4,912.00; Recreation - $232.16; Roads - $3,144.06.

Moved by David Leask 2002-11

Seconded by Annette Fischer

Resolved that we do adjourn, Council to meet again on February 6, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve.

Rodney I. Wood, Reeve

Valerie Obarymskyj, Clerk Treasurer