Council Minutes - June 18, 2002

Council met at the Municipal Administration Building in Richards Landing on the above date. Present were Reeve Lorraine Aelick; Councillors Bryon Hall, Vince Vernelli and Jody Wildman; and Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger.

The meeting was opened with a prayer.

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by B.W. Hall

Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the June 4, 2002 meeting as presented. -cd.-

Mr. Wayne Van Sickle was in attendance to photograph members of Council for inclusion in the municipality’s updated web site. It was noted that the minutes of Council meetings would also be available on that web site.

Correspondence was received from AMO regarding the Volunteer Firefighters Employment Protection Act, 2002 and new electrical safety inspection regulations.

Information of how to prevent the attraction of black bears was received from the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Clerk was requested to include this information in the municipality’s monthly newsletter.

Notice of a Chamber of Commerce meeting to be held at Fort St. Joseph N.H.S. was received from Parks Canada.

Information on the Rural Development Initiative was received from the Federal Government’s Rural Secretariat.

A copy of correspondence to AMCTO regarding Municipal Act training sessions was received from the City of Sault Ste. Marie.

An update of their activities was received from the St. Joseph Island Economic Development Corporation.

An invitation to a public meeting on the subject of Great Lakes water levels was received from the International Lake Superior Board of Control.

Copies of the minutes of recent meetings of various local boards and committees were received.

Notice of a crime prevention seminar for local businesses was received from the St. Joseph Island Community Policing Committee.

A request for a donation was received from the St. Joseph Island Horticultural Society.

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do donate $100.00 to the St. Joseph Island Horticultural Society to assist with the costs of planting and maintaining flower beds in the community. -cd.-

Notice of Aggregates Act Compliance Training sessions was received from the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by B.W. Hall

Be it resolved that we authorize the Clerk/CAO to attend the Aggregate Resources Act Compliance Training session to be held in Sault Ste. Marie on July 10, 2002. -cd.-

A number of requests for support of resolutions by other municipalities were considered.

Moved by Vince Vernelli

Seconded by Jody Wildman

Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Town of Lakeshore requesting the Province to reduce the interest rate on loans under the Title Drainage Act. -cd.-

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the City of Kingston regarding funding of, and changes to, the tax capping for commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties. -cd.-

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by B.W. Hall

Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Town of Petawawa respecting the need for plans to address the anticipated shortage of first line health providers. -cd.-

Notice of a proposal to add more collection bins at the joint recycling program depots was received from the Municipality of Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional.

Moved by Vince Vernelli

Seconded by B.W. Hall

Be it resolved that we do agree to the proposal to provide two additional bins at each recycling pick-up location for the summer months at a cost of $40.00 per municipality per month plus taxes. -cd.-

Preliminary design concept plans for the proposed new marina services were reviewed.

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do sign off on the concept plans for the proposed new marina services building, and authorize the architect to proceed to detailed design. -cd.-

The proposed contract agreement for architectural and engineering services for that building was reviewed.

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by B.W. Hall

Be it resolved that we do enter into an agreement with Ellis, Pastore & Oswin Consultants Inc. to provide architectural services for the proposed new marina services building; and that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the municipality. -cd.-

The 2002 municipal budget was reviewed.

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Jody Wildman

Be it resolved that we do adopt the 2002 municipal budget with total estimated expenditures of $2,490,183. -cd.-

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do increase the monthly water rate to $20.00 per base unit per month effective July 1, 2002. -cd.-

Correspondence was received from AMO regarding the Provincial budget.

Requests for support of resolutions by other municipalities were considered.

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Jody Wildman

Be it resolved that we do endorse the position of the Township of Sables-Spanish River respecting nuisance animal control. -cd.-

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do endorse the request by the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield for changes to Public Fire Safety Guideline 04-08-12. -cd.-

Council was advised of a new requirement that a resolution be passed each term if they wish to continue to receive one third of their honourarium as a tax free expense allowance.

Moved by Vince Vernelli

Seconded by Jody Wildman

WHEREAS subsection 255(1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.45, as amended, provides that one-third of the remuneration paid to the elected members of councils and their local boards shall be considered as expenses incident to the discharge of their duties as members of council or local board; and

WHEREAS subsection 255(2) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.45, as amended, provides that the provisions of subsection 255(1) shall only continue to apply to members of Council or its local boards after January 1, 2003 if the municipality passes a resolution before January 1, 2003 stating its intention that the provisions of subsection 255(1) shall continue to apply to elected members of council and its local board; and

WHEREAS the council of the Township of St. Joseph hereby deems it desirable to continue the provisions of subsection 255(1) of the Municipal Act beyond January 1, 2002.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: It is the intention of this council that the provisions of subjection 255(1) continue to apply to the elected members of this council and its local boards on and after January 1, 2002. -cd.-

The need for a resolution confirming the intended use of the municipality’s Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) allocation was noted.

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do confirm the planned use of our 2002 CRF allocation to help off-set current operating expenditures, as reported to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. -cd.-

The annual reconciliation report for the municipality’s seniors and disabled services program for the year 2000 was received from the municipality’s auditor.

Moved by Vince Vernelli

Seconded by B.W. Hall

Be it resolved that we do acknowledge receipt of the audited Annual Reconciliation Report to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the year ended December 31, 2000; and further that we authorize the Reeve to sign that report on behalf of this Council. -cd.-

Correspondence regarding proposed driveway and parking space improvements was received from Sault Area Hospitals.

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Jody Wildman

Be it resolved that we do authorize the Sault Area Hospital to place granular fill on the shore road allowance at the rear of Harmony St. Marks United Church to expand existing parking space subject to the consent of that church. -cd.-

Council was advised that funding has been approved under the Summer Jobs Service program for one part-time student position. It was agreed to have the Recreation Committee select the student for that position.

The need for local business to accept responsibility for the maintenance of waste receptacles provided in the business area was discussed. The Clerk was requested to contact individual businesses regarding this matter.

Mr. Tom Desjardin was in attendance to discuss the issue of seasonal residential zoning for waterfront subdivisions in the rural area. It was noted that many people are residing in these seasonal areas on a permanent year round basis. Mr. Desjardin was of the opinion that this issue should be reviewed and consideration given to allowing year round residences in these areas. Council agreed to refer this matter to the Planning Board for their consideration and recommendations.

The recent Community Planning Session was discussed.

Plans for the upcoming soap box derby were reviewed.

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 2002-6A in the amount of $29,507.57.

-cd.-

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1745 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.-

Moved by B.W. Hall

Seconded by Jody Wildman

Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on July 2, 2002 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.-

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REEVE-Lorraine Aelick

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CLERK-A.M. Jagger