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Township of St. Joseph September 3, 2002 Council met at the Municipal Administration Building at 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 Van sickle declared a conflict of interest in respect to the issue of representation on the new Board of Directors for the Sault Area Hospital to be discussed at this meeting, as he holds a contract position with Matthews Memorial Hospital Association. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the August 13, 2002 meeting as presented. -cd.- The economic development intern position proposed under the FedNor Youth Internship Initiative was discussed. As very few applications were received for this position, the Clerk was instructed to request FedNor’s approval to delay the filling of this position until next spring in order that youths graduating from college/university at that time would be eligible. Council was advised that Fire Chief Joe Cardinal had agreed to serve as this Community’s Emergency Management Co-ordinator for this municipality. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do appoint Fire Chief Joe Cardinal as our Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator. -cd.- An article appearing in Lakeland Boating magazine earlier in the summer was discussed. Correspondence was received from AMO regarding the annual conference of that organization, their three-point action plan, additional provincial funding to improve ambulance response times, and the Victim’s Justice Fund. Notice that the Emergency Response Training Day, which had been scheduled for September 10, 2002, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date was received from the Algoma Health Unit. Correspondence was received from O.P.P. Detachment Commander Mark Andrews advising that he is being promoted and transferred to North Bay Regional Headquarters. A brief report on the Cornfest Run, and a copy of an article in the Detroit News regarding that run, were received from Ray Stortini. Correspondence outlining the Ontario Liberal Party policy on the Ontario Municipal Board was received from Party Leader Dalton McGuinty. Copies of the minutes of recent local board and committee meetings were received and reviewed. Information on Canada’s Citizenship Week was received from the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do proclaim the week of October 14 to 20, 2002 as Canada’s Citizenship Week in the Township of St. Joseph. -cd.- An application for appointment to the municipality’s recreation committee was received. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do appoint Carol Hunt-Ford to the Recreation Committee for the balance of the current term. -cd.- Requests for support of resolutions were considered. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do endorse the request by the City of Sault Ste. Marie for continuation of the Northern Communities Capital Assistance Program. -cd.- Correspondence regarding issues to be discussed at their next meeting was received from the Algoma District Municipal Association. The Clerk was instructed to invite Matthews Memorial Hospital Association to have representatives attend the next meeting of Council to discuss the issue of representatives on the new Sault Area Hospital Board, and to draft a resolution regarding proposed new federal riding boundaries. Mr. Rusty Dawson was in attendance to discuss concerns regarding the municipality’s noise by-law as it pertained to barking dogs. The Clerk was requested to include a notice in the next community newsletter regarding the need to control dogs barking, particularly at night. Superintendent Ross Armstrong was in attendance to provide an update on the activities of the Public Works and Transportation Department. Letters expressing concerns regarding noise and the activities of youths in the downtown area of Richards Landing were received from Mrs. Ruth Hubbard and Mrs. Dawn Tweedle. The Clerk was instructed to contact the Community Policing Committee to solicit suggestions on dealing with these issues. Correspondence expressing concerns in regard to speeding vehicles on a portion of D Line Road, and requesting a reduced speed limit in that area was received from Mr. D.B. Smail. The Clerk was requested to have additional warning signs erected in the subject area. The agenda for a Municipal/Planning Technical Workshop to be held in Sudbury in October was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. A trailer permit extension application was considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do grant the request by Don and Norma Elliott for a trailer permit extension for a period of 30 days. -cd.- A copy of a petition circulating in the community regarding increased electrical power rates was discussed. Council was advised that a meeting of municipal representatives to discuss this issue was scheduled for the following evening. Reeve Aelick indicated that she would attend that meeting. Recent appointments to the Board of Directors of the local municipal non-profit housing corporation, which are subject to Council approval, were reviewed. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do approve the appointment of Reg Hawdon and Catherine Bromell to the Board of Directors of the Township of St. Joseph Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation. -cd.- The revised plans for the proposed new marina services building were reviewed. The possibility of salvaging some equipment and material from the existing building prior to demolition was discussed. The Clerk was instructed to contact the project architect to verify the timing of the proposed work. Notice of the municipality’s annual repayment limit was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Possible upgrades to the municipality’s skating rink were discussed. Council was advised that directional signage for Fort St. Joseph NHSC had been placed on the 10th Side Road even though Council had earlier refused the request to do so. The Clerk was instructed to contact Parks Canada to request removal of this signage and to so inform the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The need for boat docking facilities at Fort St. Joseph NHSC was discussed. The Clerk was instructed to contact the member of parliament for this riding regarding this issue. Concerns regarding derelict automobiles were discussed and will be investigated. Council was advised that representatives of the Seniors/Disabled Services Advisory Committee would attend the next meeting to discuss a number of issues. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do go into closed session to consider personal information about identifiable individuals (10:15 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do return to open meeting (10:36 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do authorize the payment of Voucher No. 02-8B in the amount of $88,601.00. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize the payment of Voucher No. 2002-8C in the amount of $95,415.18. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1762 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on September 17, 2002 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- _______________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick _________________________________ CLERK-A. 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