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MINUTES
The regular meeting of Council was held on May 1st,
2003 at the Jocelyn Municipal Office. In attendance were Reeve Micheline
Yandeau, Councillors Ron Wierzbicki and Bob Lailey. Also in attendance were the
Clerk and Donna Schell from the press. Absent with regrets were Councillors
Dave Bates and Mavis Chisholm.
03-55
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do call this regular meeting of Council to
order at 7:00 p.m.
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Steve Elliot, President of the St. Joseph Island Hunters and
Anglers was in attendance to request Council support for their application to
the Ontario Trillium Fund. The funds would be used for improvements on a piece
of property recently acquired by the group.
03-56
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do support the St. Joseph Island Hunters and
Anglers and endorse their application to the Ontario Trillium Fund.
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03-57
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do approve Township Voucher 2003-04 in the
amount of $43,741.68.
Admin Expenses - $4,888.73 (includes Audit fees of
$3,634.55), Assessment - $3,284.60, Algoma District Admin Board - $ 19,691.00,
Fire - $1,986.90, Wages and Benefits - $6,917.70 , Roads - $4,962.75
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03-58
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do approve Recreation Voucher 2003-04 in the
amount of $605.39, paid out of Recreation funds.
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Consent Application No. 03/03, was presented for Council’s
consideration. There were no objections to this application, subject to the
following conditions.
03-59 Moved by Ron
Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do approve Consent Application no. 03/03
subject to the following conditions being met:
1)
All taxes on the subject property be paid in full
2)
Up to 5% in lieu of parkland be paid to the
municipality
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Correspondence was received from Crime Stoppers requesting
Council assistance in purchasing signs for the area at a cost of $50.00 for 5
signs. The following resolution was passed.
03-59
Moved by Bob Lailey
Seconded by Ron Wierzbicki
Resolved that we do support Crime Stoppers with their
purchase of signage for area municipalities.
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Correspondence was received from the City of Sault Ste. Marie
regarding the need to enter into agreements to allow for the continuation of the
inter-municipal agreement requesting Sault Ste. Marie to provide services under
the Provincial Offences Act.
The following by-law was passed.
03-60
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we give first and second reading to By-Law No.
03-1007, to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute agreements with the City of
Sault Ste. Marie for the continuation of the administration of the Provincial
Offences Act.
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03-61
Moved by Bob Lailey
Seconded by Ron Wierzbicki
Resolved that we give third and final reading to By-Law No.
1007, to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute agreements with the City of
Sault Ste. Marie for the continuation of the administration of the Provincial
Offences Act.
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The Notice By-law that prescribes the manner, form and time
notice shall be provided, was presented for review by Council at the April
Council meeting. The following resolutions were passed adopting the by-law.
03-62
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do give first and second reading to By-Law
No. 03-1006, being a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the
provision of notice.
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03-63
Moved by Bob Lailey
Seconded by Ron Wierzbicki
Resolved that we do give third and final reading to By-Law
No. 03-1006, being a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the
provision of notice.
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Correspondence was received from Meridian Planning
Consultants, the agency preparing the redrafted Official Plan. Various items of
information were required from each municipality. A tentative meeting has been
scheduled with the Planning Board in May to meet the consultant.
Correspondence was received from the St. Joseph Island
Planning Board requesting Council to reconsider their decision not to support
the Wetland Evaluation and Mapping by Ducks Unlimited. It was noted that the
information from the study would be utilized in the Official Plan redraft.
Council did not change their position on this matter.
Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs regarding the North-Eastern Ontario Municipal Planning Authority
Technical Workshop on September 17th in Sudbury, Ontario.
A recent fire in the municipality was discussed. The clerk
was asked to send a letter to the landowners regarding the hazard of not calling
911. Not only the landowner’s property was damaged, but damage did occur to
adjacent property. Though the origin of the fire is unknown, the potential of
such an incident causing significant property damage needs to be recognized.
The following by-law was passed, confirming the proceeding of
the May 1, 2003 meeting.
Correspondence was received from ADnet, requesting Council
consider giving support to their initiative to provide high speed internet
service throughout the area. As clarification of information had not been
received, Council deferred the matter.
Correspondence was received from the St. Joseph Island
Economic Development Committee, bringing Council up to date on their
activities. This matter was deferred until a budget meeting could be held.
03-64
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we pass By-Law No. 03-1008, being a by-law of
the Corporation of the Township of Jocelyn to confirm the proceedings of the
meeting of Council held on May 1, 2003.
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03-65
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved that we do adjourn at 9:15 p.m. and agree to meet
again June 5th, 2003 or at the call of the Reeve.
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REEVE
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CLERK
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