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St. Joseph Township October 01, 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 regard to the issue of representation on the Board of Directors for the Sault Area Hospital as he holds a contract position with Matthews Memorial Hospital Association. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the September 17th, 2002 meeting as presented. -cd.- Councillor Vernelli advised Council that the Algoma District Municipal Association had passed a resolution calling for the nominations to the new Board of Directors for the Sault Area Hospitals to be submitted by Matthews Memorial Hospital Association and the communities in the Thessalon Hospital catchment area. The possibility of municipal representation and municipal financial contributions was also discussed. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Whereas the Sault Area Hospital has invited the Algoma District Municipal Association (ADMA), First Nations and the Unorganized Area North of Sault Ste. Marie to nominate representatives to serve on the new Board of Directors of the Sault Area Hospital. And Whereas the Sault Area Hospital is suggesting that all ADMA municipalities make a contribution toward the cost of constructing a new hospital. Therefore be it resolved that we request that a committee of ADMA members meet with Sault Area Hospital representatives to discuss area Board representation in addition to the proposed representation from the Matthews Memorial Hospital and Thessalon Hospital catchment areas and contributions for the proposed new hospital. -cd.- Fire chief Joe Cardinal was in attendance to update Council on activities of the Fire Department. Quotations for equipment repairs and equipment purchases were also considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Almonte Fire Trucks to replace the water tank on the Fire Department Pumper Truck at a cost of $6,569.00, and pump test and report at a cost of $360.00. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do accept quotations by Acklands-Granger to supply various fire equipment at a total cost of $2,714.66. -cd.- Superintendent Ross Armstrong was in attendance to update Council on the activities of the Public Works and Transportation Department. Council was advised that funding had been approved under the Community Futures Development Corporation’s Discretionary Fund to assist with the cost of promoting winter tourism in this community at the Novi Snowmobile Show. The reimbursement to be provided to the tenants of the restaurant building at the marina for improvements to that building and the rent payable under the lease agreement for that building were discussed. Correspondence was received from both AMO and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding proposed changes to the Municipal Elections Act. The agenda for a proposed meeting with municipal officials regarding a number of issues of mutual interest was received from MNR. Notice of a new web-based Drinking Water Information System was received from the Ministry of the Environment. Information on tax incentive zone pilot projects was received from the Ministry of Finance. Correspondence regarding the Tile Drainage Loan Program was received from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Notice that representatives of the St. Joseph Island Economic Development Corporation would attend the next meeting of Council was received from that organization. Correspondence confirming plans for the issuance of a postage stamp in recognition of volunteer firefighters was received from Canada Post. Copies of the minutes of recent meetings of various boards and committees were received and reviewed. A draft by-law to prohibit the discharge of firearms in parts of Richards Landing was presented for Council’s consideration. The possibility of utilizing existing laws respecting the safe use of firearms, and provincial police enforcement of those laws, to control such matters rather than passing a municipal by-law was discussed. Discussion on the proposed by-law was deferred pending receipt of more information on this matter. A proposed agreement respecting a public pay telephone located in Richards Landing was received from Bell Canada. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do enter into a public telephone agreement with Bell Canada and authorize the Clerk/CAO to execute such agreement. -cd.- Requests for support of resolutions were considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the County of Brandt regarding development of a post secondary training curriculum for certification of operators of water treatment and distribution facilities. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Township of West Grey respecting public consultation on applications to extract aggregate below the water table. -cd.- A request for permission to spend funds for the installation of storage shelves in the garage adjacent to the Trefry Centre was received from the Seniors Disabled Services Advisory Committee. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do approve the expenditure of up to $500 from the Seniors/Disabled Services budget for materials and labour to build shelves in the garage adjacent to the Trefry Centre. -cd.- The Clerk/CAO reported on his attendance at the annual conference of the North Channel Marine Tourism Council. An offer to purchase and remove the patio deck at the restaurant at the municipal marina was considered. It was noted that this deck had been publicly offered for sale by tender but that only one offer was received. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do accept the offer by Phil Sabine to purchase and remove the patio/deck structure on the front of the restaurant building at the Municipal Marina at a price of $201.00. -cd.- Council was advised that the tender call for the new marina services building had been issued earlier in the day with a two week closing date. The proposed federal contribution to this project was discussed. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s Municipal Connect program, and a proposed agreement respecting the use of information available under that program, were discussed. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do enter into a licence agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation respecting the use of property assessment information. -cd.- Renewal of the municipality’s group insurance coverage was considered. It was noted that a premium rate increase of over 8% was required. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do renew our group insurance policy administered by the East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation. -cd.- Correspondence was received from AMO regarding the Federal Government’s Throne Speech. An invitation to provide input for their business plan for the coming year was received from the Ontario Provincial Police. A copy of a resolution respecting hospital funding was received from FONOM. The municipal recycling program and ways to increase participation in that program was discussed. The Clerk was requested to include a recycling notice in future issues of the monthly newsletter and to look into the cost of erecting signage at the landfill sight, the possible sale of blue boxes through the municipal office and plans for promotion in the local school. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do go into closed session to consider a personnel matter (9:15 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do return to open meeting (9:40 p.m.). -cd.- Regulations respecting the collection of derelict vehicles was discussed. Council was advised that a Flurryfest meeting was scheduled for November 14, 2002. The need for volunteers to organize Flurryfest events in this community was noted and will be advertised. Councillor Wildman reported on the last meeting of the West Working Group of Huron North. The issues of directional signage for the museum, and the effects of restructuring by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation were also discussed. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 02-9B in the amount of $144,412.37. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1764 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on October 15, 2002 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- ________________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick ________________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger
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