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Township of St. Joseph August 13, 2002 Council met at the Municipal Administration Building in Richards Landing on the above date. Present were Reeve Lorraine Aelick; Councillors Margaret Butters, Wayne Van Sickle, Vince Vernelli and Jody Wildman, and Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger. The meeting was opened with a prayer. Councillor Wildman declared a conflict of interest in regard to the issue to be considered at this meeting respecting the hours of operation of the Island Wharf Restaurant, as his spouse is employed at that business. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the July 2nd, July 16th and July 23rd, 2002 meetings as presented. -cd.- An offer of assistance under the FedNor Youth Internship Program was received from Industry Canada and a draft agreement considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1757 being a by-law to authorize an agreement. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1757 being a by-law to authorize an agreement. -cd.- Correspondence was received from AMO regarding changes of timing and costs relating to compliance with provincial water works regulations, the upcoming AMO Conference and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Correspondence was also received from the Ministry of Citizenship regarding the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Information on the Business Case Study for Trail Development and Use for the Algoma and Area Region was received from the Algoma and Area Regional Trails Council. A status report on the Sault Ste. Marie Provincial Offences Court was received from the City of Sault Ste. Marie. An activity update, and an invitation for municipal councillors and staff to participate in a golf tournament, were received from the West Working Group of Huron North. Copies of the minutes of recent meetings of local board and committee meetings were received and reviewed. Fire Chief Joe Cardinal was in attendance to discuss proposed equipment purchases. The need to designate a Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator for this municipality was also discussed with Chief Cardinal. Correspondence regarding this matter was received from the Ministry of Public Safety and Security. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Levitt Safety Limited to supply two MT80484-01 Air Pacs at a price of $2949.06 each, two MTX80517902 Pak Alerts at a price of $691.29 each, and two MTX10009324 Soft Side Cases at a cost of $99.81 each, plus applicable taxes. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Spectrum 2000 Communications Group to supply two Motorola P1255 Portable Radios with remote mics and cases at a price of $1,008.00 each plus applicable taxes. -cd.- Mr. Eric Nowak was in attendance to discuss the lease requirements respecting hours of operation of the restaurant at the Richards Landing Municipal Marina. Mr. Nowak advised Council that he and his partner decided to open for breakfast only on weekends as breakfast did not prove profitable on most weekdays. Council advised Mr. Nowak that the terms of the lease, which require that breakfast, lunch and dinner service be provided seven days a week, must be adhered to. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do consider applications for zoning by-law amendments at this time (8:00 p.m.). -cd.- An application to permit the rear portion of the commercial building at 1188 Richards Street, being part of Lot 8, Plan 101, to be used for residential purposes in conjunction with an upper floor residence was considered. Mrs. Dawn Tweedle and Mrs. Ruth Hubbard were in attendance in support of this application. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do approve Zoning Amendment Application No. 02-05 by Dawn Tweedle, part of Lot 8, Plan 101. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1758 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1758 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- An application to reduce the minimum building setback from the front property boundary for 1944 Shale Road, being Lot 12 and part of Lot 13, Plan 4215 was considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do approve Zoning Amendment Application #02-6 by Douglas Thompson, Lot 12 and part of Lot 13, Plan 4215. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1759 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1759 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- An application to reduce the minimum building setback from the front property boundary for 2775 Hawdon Drive, being part of Lot 30, Concession Neebish, was considered. Mr. Keith Brown was in attendance in support of this application. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do approve Zoning Amendment Application No. 02-7 by Keith and Christine Brown, part of Lot 30, Concession Neebish. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1760 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1760 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- An invitation for municipal representatives to meet with staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources in October to discuss a variety of issues was received. Reeve Aelick and Councillors Butters and Wildman indicated interest in attending such a meeting. An invitation for staff to attend a technical information session on the Community Reinvestment Fund was received from the Ministry of Finance. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize the Clerk to attend the CRF technical information session to be held in Sault Ste. Marie on September 9, 2002. -cd.- An invitation to an emergency response training day to be held in Sault Ste. Marie on September 10, 2002 was received from the Algoma Health Unit. Councillor Vernelli indicated that he would attend. Plans by the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association to use the existing building on their property, part of Lot 3, Concession V, as a clubhouse with an indoor shooting range were discussed. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do recognize the proposed St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association’s clubhouse and indoor shooting range as permitted accessory uses under this municipality’s current zoning by-law. -cd.- Anticipated budget issues respecting the proposed new marina services building were discussed. The Clerk was instructed to arrange a meeting with the project architect to discuss this matter. Superintendent Ross Armstrong was in attendance to provide an update on the activities of the Public Works and Transportation Department, and to discuss quotations for equipment repairs and purchases. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Champion Road Machinery to rebuild our grader transmission at a cost of $8,118.28 plus applicable taxes. -cd.- Correspondence was received from AMO regarding an apparent change in the policy direction of the federal government. Correspondence was received from ROMA regarding assistance for drought stricken farmers in the Prairie Provinces. Notice of the application procedure for their Capital Assistance to Enhance Drinking Water Protection program was received from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. Requests for support of resolutions were considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Municipality of Leamington requesting re-establishment of an Environmental Compensation Fund. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolutions by the Town of Mono regarding commercial permits to take water. -cd.- A trailer permit extension application was considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do approve a trailer permit extension as requested by Elinor Tweedle, part of Lots 32, 33, Plan 503, for a period of 30 days. -cd.- The proposed development of an Island Web site by the St. Joseph Island Economic Development Corporation was discussed. The Clerk was instructed to invite that group’s economic development officer to attend a future meeting to discuss their plans for the coming year. Councillor Butters requested permission on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 374, to place a bench at the Richards Landing Cenotaph at their expense. Council had no objection. The possibility of installing a bench at the public spring/gazebo on Shore Road was also discussed and will be referred to the Recreation Committee. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 2002-8A in the amount of $32,829.42. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1761 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on September 3, 2002 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- _______________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick _________________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger |