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Township of St. Joseph October 29, 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 prayer. Correspondence outlining possible revisions to the proposed contract for the new marina services building in order to reduce the cost of this project was received from the project architect. The possibility of redesigning the entire project and re-tendering was also discussed. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do authorize the marina services building architect to proceed with design changes as outlined in his correspondence dated October 29, 2002; and do declare our intent to award the contract for construction of this building to the low bidder, Thomas Young Builders Limited, subject to those changes. -cd.- Recorded Vote: In Favour: Lorraine Aelick, Vince Vernelli, Jody Wildman, Margaret Butters Opposed: Wayne Van Sickle Mr. Robert Furkey was in attendance to discuss issues respecting maintenance and use of a portion of the K Line Road. Mr. Furkey was advised that this matter would be looked into. The joint recycling program and the promotion of this program was discussed. It was noted that the municipality could take orders for the purchase of recycling blue boxes. The Clerk was authorized to advertise and take orders for residents wishing to purchase blue boxes. Meal prices and hall rental costs for the proposed appreciation dinner for staff and volunteers were discussed. It was agreed to hold this dinner at the Legion Hall on November 22, 2002. Mr. John Gibbs was in attendance to discuss issues relating to the issuance of building permits and local economic development. Correspondence in support of this municipality’s resolution requesting a meeting of area representatives with Sault Area Hospital officials to discuss representation and funding issues were received from the Village of Hilton Beach, the Township of MacDonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Add’l, and the Township of Shedden. Correspondence regarding this matter was also received from the City of Elliot Lake. A copy of correspondence to the office of the Member of Parliament for this riding regarding concerns related to the lack of boat dock facilities at Fort St. Joseph NHSC was received from the Manager of that site. Correspondence regarding a planned Northern Ontario Citizen Engagement Forum was received from Secretary of State Andy Mitchell. Copies of the minutes of recent meetings of various boards and committees were received and reviewed. Information on advertising opportunities in the 2003 edition of Algoma Outdoors magazine were received from Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do take part in a joint promotion of area businesses in the 2003 edition of Algoma Outdoors magazine to a maximum contribution of $500.00. -cd.- Requests for support of resolutions by other municipalities/organizations were considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Town of St. Marys requesting the provincial government to issue a policy directive disallowing the retroactive rate hike granted to Union Gas. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by F.O.N.O.M. respecting the establishment of two tax incentive zones in Northern Ontario. -cd.- The annual reconciliation report and auditor’s certification for 2001 expenditures for the seniors and disabled services programs being providing by this municipality were received. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do acknowledge receipt of the annual Reconciliation Report for the year 2001 for the St. Joseph Island Community Residential Alternatives Program. -cd.- Correspondence regarding Ontario Regulation 244/02 and OMERS devolution was received from AMO. Notices of the provisional approval of consent applications by the Estate of Myrtle Cooper, part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession A, and Ken Littleton, part of Lot 3, Concession V, were received from the St. Joseph Island Planning Board. An invitation to a talk by Ms. Jackie Thoms regarding physician recruitment was received from the Town of Thessalon. The Clerk was requested to forward copies of this invitation to other interested organizations in this community. An update on the Local Infrastructure Development project was received from the East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation. A request for support of a resolution was received. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Township of MacDonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Add’l requesting the provincial government to provide funding to Northern Ontario Municipalities to enable staff training on the many changes resulting from changes to provincial Acts and Regulations. -cd.- Councillor Van Sickle advised Council that the Sault Ste. Marie Safe Communities Partnership was planning to seek a safe communities designation for the Goulais to Thessalon area and would be holding a meeting to discuss this initiative in Sault Ste. Marie on November 14, 2002. The Clerk was instructed to request the Building Inspector/CBO to attend the next meeting of Council. A number of issues related to the Richards Landing Hospitality Partners were discussed including the erection of a sign on municipal property on Highway 548 near the 10th Side Road/D Line Road intersection, the shrubbery beds in the downtown area of Richards Landing, and their annual Old Fashioned Christmas celebration scheduled for December 21, 2002. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 02-10B in the amount of $60,227.20. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1766 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 November 12, 2002 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- ________________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick ________________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger |