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MINUTES
The
regular meeting of Council was held on June 5th, 2003 at the Jocelyn
Municipal Office. In attendance were the Reeve Micheline Yandeau, Councillors
Mavis Chisholm, Dave Bates, Ron Wierzbicki and Bob Lailey. Also in attendance
were the Clerk and Donna Schell from the press.
03-66
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.
03-67
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved
that we do approve the minutes of May 1, 2003 as presented.
Cd.
Scott
Eddy, Chairperson of the Free Methodist Church Building Committee, was in
attendance to discuss the placement of entrances on Concession M, Lot 10 Part.
Council had previously directed staff to advise the Committee that the entrance
off of the 10th Side Road was of a concern and restrictions were
placed on it. Concerns were discussed and the Committee would be so advised.
Randy
Gardner, Roads Project Supervisor, was in attendance to discuss road matters
with Council. Rod Wessell was successful in obtaining the contract for the
municipality’s ditching needs and this work has been completed.
Patching
will be ongoing throughout the municipality where required. The clerk was asked
to advertise for casual labourers to be added to the casual labourer call list.
Gravel was
supplied and applied to several municipal roads. It was reported that gravel
was removed from two of the roads and applied to private property.
In order
to establish road classifications as set out in the Municipal Act, a traffic
count is required on each road. Council declined the Roads Project Supervisor’s
request at this time. In addition, the speed limit by-law was addressed. The
signing of Wierzbicki Drive and Orrell-Callahan would be the first priority and
would be discussed at the July meeting of Council.
Entrance
permits were discussed. Landowners and contractors are reminded that new
entrances and relocation of existing entrances require permits, prior to their
installation.
Correspondence was received from the owners of Concession M, Lot 6 part,
regarding the placement of hydro lines along the road allowance. The following
resolution was passed.
03-68
Moved by Dave Bates
Seconded by Mavis Chisholm
Resolved
that we have no objection to the placement of the hydro line extension as per
drawing provided by the landowners on May 23, 2003 and subject to the terms set
out in correspondence of the same date.
Cd.
Council
discussed an ongoing issue regarding a drainage easement on Wierzbicki Drive. It
was agreed that this work would not be done at this time, as the work that would
be required did not appear to be on the easement.
Randy
Gardner, Roads Project Supervisor, was in attendance to discuss road matters
with Council
Correspondence was received from the St. Joseph Island Central School and
Central Algoma Secondary School, regarding their upcoming graduation. Council
supported the two area graduation programs, as stated in the resolutions noted
below. Reeve Yandeau would attend the St. Joseph Island Central School
graduation and make the Township presentation. No one will be able to attend
the High School graduation ceremonies.
03-69
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved
that we do support the 2003 Grade 8 Graduation and provide a cheque for $25.00
towards their awards program.
Cd.
03-70
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved
that we do support the Central Algoma Secondary School Graduation and contribute
$100.00, being a double cohort year, with two graduating classes.
Cd.
The
Township and Recreation Vouchers were presented for payment
03-71
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Mavis Chisholm
Resolved
that we do approve Recreation Voucher 2003-05 in the amount of $2693.36, paid
out of Recreation funds.
Cd.
03-72
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Mavis Chisholm
Resolved
that we do approve Township Voucher 2003-05 in the amount of $101,430.56 (Algoma
District Homes - $1181.93, Algoma District Services Admin. - $19691.00, By-law
Enforcement - $100.00, Administration Expense - $3665.94, Fire - $916.45, Museum
Levy $2200.00 (interim), Parks Capital - $1092.50, Planning Board Levy -$2443.00
(interim), Roads - $62,868.08, Wages/Benefits - $7,271.66.)
Cd.
Various
committee reports were provided and many items of correspondence were received
from Council including correspondence from the Township of Tarbutt regarding an
upcoming meeting to discuss the recycling agreement. Councillor Wierzbicki and
Bates would be attending.
03-73
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Ron Wierzbicki
Resolved
that we do attend the Recycling meeting in Desbarats on June 10, 2003 and
authorize the attendance of Ron Wierzbicki and Dave Bates.
Cd.
Correspondence was received from TeleFocus Consulting, with a proposal to
provide a cost reduction analysis on the existing telecommunication system. It
was noted that other municipalities had used this service and one municipality
was able to to achieve $800.00 savings over a one-year period. Council passed
the following resolution.
03-74
Moved by Bob Lailey
Seconded by Dave Bates
Resolved
that we allow TeleFocus Consulting to provide a cost reduction analysis of the
existing telecommunication system within the municipal organization.
Cd.
The 2003
Senior of the Year was discussed and the following resolution was passed.
03-75
Moved by Ron Wierzbicki
Seconded by Mavis Chisholm
Resolved
that Jocelyn Township proclaim June as Senior’s month and nominate Lex Newey as
Jocelyn’s Senior of the Year.
Cd.
03-76
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Dave Bates
Resolved
that we go into closed meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Cd.
03-77
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Ron Wierzbicki
Resolved
that we do return to regular meeting at 10:50 p.m.
Cd.
A budget
meeting is scheduled for June 18th at the Jocelyn Township Office.
Many budget items have yet to be confirmed, however some budget matters will be
dealt with at this time.
03-78
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Ron Wierzbicki
Resolved
that we pass By-law No. 03-1009, being a by-law of the Corporation of the
Township of Jocelyn to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on
June 5, 2003.
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03-79
Moved by Mavis Chisholm
Seconded by Bob Lailey
Resolved
that we do adjourn at 11:00 p.m. and agree to meet again July 3, 2003 or at the
call of the Reeve.
Cd.
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Reeve
Micheline Yandeau
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Clerk
Janet Boucher
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NOTICES
Congratulations to Lex Newey, Jocelyn Township’s Senior of the Year. Lex has
been active in many groups and continues to volunteer throughout the community.
Thank you so much, Lex! You are truly deserving of this award.
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