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The
regular meeting of Council was held on April 3rd, 2003 at the Jocelyn
Township Office. In attendance were Reeve Micheline Yandeau, Councillors Mavis
Chisholm, David Bates and Bob Lailey. Also in attendance were the clerk and
Donna Schell from the press. Absent with regrets was Councillor Ron Wierzbicki
03-44
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do call this regular meeting of council to order at 7:00 p.m.
Cd.
03-45
Moved by David Bates
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do approve the minutes of March 6, 2003 as presented.
Cd.
03-46
Moved by David Bates
Seconded by Mavis Chisholm
Resolved that we do approve Recreation Voucher 2003-03 in the amount of
$1080.54 paid out of Recreation funds. Cd.
03-47
Moved by Bob Lailey
Seconded by David Bates
Resolved that we do approve Township Voucher 2003-03 in the amount of
$82,651.84.
(Admin Expenses - $4,404.91, Algoma District Services Admin Board - $19,691.00,
Algoma District School Board - $32,394.23, Fire - $774.09, Policing - $2,010.00,
Recycling - $741.60, Roads - $9,911.64, Professional Fees - $4,935.00, Wages and
Benefits - $7789.37.) Cd.
Fire Chief David Belsito, Fire-fighter Bill Brommell and Grant Adcock were in
attendance to discuss fire matters with Council. Difficulties with the tanker
truck were discussed. Fire Chief Belsito requested Council’s permission to
obtain prices on a chassis for the vehicle and report back to Council. Council
had no objections to this. In addition, funding sources for fire department
vehicles would be further explored.
Randy Gardner, roads project supervisor for the municipality was in attendance
to update Council on road matters. Three prices were received for ditching
projects within the Township. Confirmation would not be provided until the road
budget was discussed.
Gravel tenders for the upcoming summer was discussed. The following resolution
was passed. This tender would be forwarded to local suppliers of aggregate for
bid.
03-48
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do tender for 6670 cubic yards of 5/8th gravel
(grade A), by invitation to local contractors. Cd.
Culvert steaming was required over the last month to free up several culverts
in the municipality. Culverts will be marked over the course of the summer to
assist in locating them as required during the spring.
Two road by-laws were discussed. The by-law to establish rates of speed on
municipal roads was deferred. The following by-law, which inventories and
classifies highways within the Township of Jocelyn, was passed.
03-49
Moved by David Bates
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we give
first and second reading to By-Law No. 03-1000, being a by-law to inventory and
classify highways (within the Township of Jocelyn).
Cd.
03-50
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we give
third and final reading to By-Law No. 03-1000, being a by-law to inventory and
classify highways (within the Township of Jocelyn).
Cd.
Additional information
was provided on a UV system for the Township Hall. This information would be
provided to the Recreation Committee for comment.
Permission was requested
to purchase a product for repairing cracks in the road. Mr. Gardner was advised
to proceed with this purchase.
Further update was
provided on the jump(s) built on the P-Line Road by area youths. The Ontario
Provincial Police were contacted, as were the parents of the youths and they
were advised of the consequences should this incident occur again.
Tree removal and
ditching was discussed on the 5th Side road across from 5061 5th
Side Road. Council concurred that this matter should be dealt with to avoid
future problems.
The annual road tour by
Council and roads staff was scheduled for the 14th of May 2003.
Several items of
correspondence were received, including a request for assistance from the Algoma
Veterinary Committee. The following resolution was passed.
03-51
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do support the Algoma Veterinary Clinic for 2003 in the amount
of $50.00. Cd.
The final report on the
Local Infrastructure Development Project was received regarding the broadband
and wideband width study in our area. Council deferred this issue until further
information could be obtained.
Council’s decision not to
contribute to the Central Algoma Wetland Mapping and Evaluation Project (Ducks
Unlimited) was discussed. Council maintained their position regarding their
support of this study.
The draft survey plans
for the shore road applications discussed at the previous Council meeting will
be modified and processed.
Township of MacDonald
Meredith and Aberdeen Additional requested support from area municipalities
regarding an amendment that they are requesting MTO consider on the Highway 17
4 Lane design.
Correspondence was
received from the VON, regarding a teleconference on living with grief to be
held on April 30, 2003.
The City of Woodstock
requested Council support regarding their petition to have the Government review
and eliminate the tax-capping program.
Minutes of the meeting of
area municipalities regarding the new hospital were received.
This matter would be
further discussed at the Spring Symposium of the Algoma District Municipal
Association in Elliot Lake.
The Ministry of Finance
has reduced the 2003 education tax rate from .00373 to .00335.
The City of Sault Ste.
Marie forwarded information regarding their evaluation of the MPAC staff changes
and its affects on the service levels to northern communities.
The 2003 Algoma Health
Unit Levy information was provided. This levy is an interim figure and may be
changed, pending the approval by the Public Health Branch of the Ministry of
Health. The interim request is $8,074.00 from Jocelyn Township, a 10% increase
from last year ($7,274.00).
Correspondence was
received from the Township of MacDonald, Meredith and Abertdeen Additional
regarding the distribution of revenue generated from the Sault Ste. Marie
Charity Casino.
The Clerk provided
Council with a draft Notice Policy by-law, which is designed to establish a
standard of adequate methods of providing notice. Reasonable notice will be
satisfied by methods specified in the by-law.
BDO Dunwoody, the
municipality’s auditor, invited members of Council to attend a session on
director responsibilities as they relate to the financial reporting process.
03-52
Moved by David Bates
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do give
first and second reading to By-Law No. 03-1005, being a by-law of the
Corporation of the Township of Jocelyn to confirm the proceedings of the meeting
of Council held on April 3, 2003.
Cd.
03-53
Moved by David Bates
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do give
third and final reading to By-Law No. 03-1005, being a by-law of the Corporation
of the Township of Jocelyn to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council
held on April 3, 2003. Cd.
03-54
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do
adjourn at 11:00 p.m. and agree to meet again May 1, 2003 or at the call of the
Reeve.
Cd.
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Reeve – Micheline Yandeau
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Clerk – Janet Boucher |