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Township of St. Joseph December 3, 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 Van Sickle declared a conflict of interest in regard to the proposed funding of a feasibility study to be carried out jointly with Matthews Memorial Hospital Association as he holds a contract position with that organization. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the October 19th, October 29th and November 12th, 2002 meetings as presented. -cd.- Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 41 was considered. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do notify the St. Joseph Island Planning Board that we have no concerns in respect to draft Official Plan Amendment No. 41. -cd.- The proposed semi-development care facility feasibility study was considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do confirm our support for the feasibility study to be undertaken in co-operation with Matthews Memorial Hospital Association on the possible development of a semi-dependent care facility in Richards Landing and do commit up to $7,500.00 funding toward this project. -cd.- The proposed redevelopment of Algoma Manor was considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do support the proposal for redevelopment of Algoma Manor as presented to the District of Algoma Municipalities at the meeting of November 14, 2002. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do advise the District Homes Board that we do wish to have representation on the proposed new Not-for-Profit Board of Directors which will be established to operate the redeveloped Algoma Manor facility. -cd.- Correspondence was received from AMO regarding the Provincial Government’s Hydro Action Plan and Drinking Water Policy Initiative, and the draft legislation respecting those matters. Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and AMO regarding the Ontario Centre for Municipal Best Practices. Correspondence was also received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding changes to the municipal and school board election process. Notice of a small increase in funding for the seniors and disabled services program provided by this municipality was received from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Information on CRF Allocations for the year 2003 was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. A reconciliation of 2001 and 2002 CRF allocations was also received from that Ministry. Notice of the passing of the new Emergency Management Act and emergency management training opportunities was received from the Ministry of Public Safety and Security. Correspondence advising of an extension to the deadline to apply for funding under the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s Capital Assistance to Enhance Drinking Water Protection in Northern Ontario was received from NOHFC. Notice of their upcoming Annual Strategy Session was received from the East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation. An invitation to participate in the Winter Cities Forum 2003 was received from the Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie. Information on the 2003 ROMA/OGRA conference was received. Copies of the minutes of recent meetings of various local boards and committees were received. Ms. Marilyn Billings was in attendance to request that Council consider enacting a by-law to prohibit smoking in all public places and workplaces in the community. Council advised Ms. Billings that this matter would be considered further early in the new year. Marina Manager Bill Wells was in attendance to present his annual report on the municipal marina operation. An increase in both sales and profits over the previous year was noted. Mr. Ralph Nelson was in attendance to discuss a beaver problem on the section of K Line Road lying east of A Line Road. It was noted that only occasional limited seasonal road maintenance is provided in that area, however Council did agree to have municipal staff remove the beaver dam currently causing flooding of the road in this area. Requests for support of resolutions were considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the request by the Bar River Branch of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario that the Ministry of Transportation install amber flashing lights at the Highway 17/Kensington Point Road intersection. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the City of Welland proposing legislative changes to make the fortification of land a provincial jurisdiction enforceable by provincial police forces rather than municipal officials. -cd.- A recommendation respecting tenders received for upgrades to the municipal water system pump house was received from Kresin Engineering Corporation. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do accept the tender by R.F. Contracting for upgrades to the Richards Landing Well Pump House at a cost of $36,612.00. -cd.- Councillor Van Sickle reported to Council on the recent meeting held to discuss the Safe Communities Partnership initiative. The Clerk was requested to invite a representative of that organization to attend a future meeting of Council. The possible installation of a decorative municipal identification display on Highway 548 was discussed. A representative of the Richards Landing Hospitality Partners will be invited to attend a future meeting of Council to discuss this proposed initiative. A budget report was presented. This report indicated that a surplus was anticipated for current year operations. Notice of approval of extension of the deadline for completion of upgrades to this municipality’s water system well pump house was received from the Ministry of the Environment. Details of the Municipal Performance Measurement Reporting requirements for the year 2003 was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Notice was received from the Ministry of Natural Resources that they will remove the reversion clause from the title of the Small Craft Harbour facility in Richards Landing. A request for input on the future role of their organization was received from the Sault and Area Regional Trails Council. The Clerk was instructed to advise that organization that more information would be required before Council could provide the requested input. File storage requirements were discussed. The Clerk was requested to seek quotations for the construction of additional shelving for municipal office file storage. The method of reporting the municipality’s reserve for the costs of future closure of the municipal waste disposal site was discussed. A proposal for reconstruction of the outdoor skating rink in Richards Landing was discussed. Funding for that project and an anticipated road improvement project were discussed. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do apply for funding under the Northern Communities Capital Assistance Program for the following projects: -Skating Rink Replacement -Road Improvement Project -cd.- Proposed improvements to the main wharf structure at the Municipal Marina in Richards Landing were discussed. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do issue a request for proposals for upgrades to the main wharf structure at the Richards Landing Marina. -cd.- The need to establish proposed lease terms for the restaurant space in the new marina services building presently under construction was discussed. The Clerk was requested to contact real estate management firms for advice on appropriate market rent rates for such use. The need for a resolution respecting the use of the municipality’s CRF allocation for the coming year was noted. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do confirm our intention to use our 2003 CRF Allocation for the benefit of taxpayers and do accept our CRF Allocations in accordance with the terms and conditions attached thereto. -cd.- Board and Committee appointments for the term December 2002 to November 2003 were considered. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1768 being a by-law to appoint officers, boards and committees. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1768 to appoint officers, boards and committees. -cd.- The wage rate for the Rink Caretaker position, and the possibility of putting a timer control switch on the lights in the water fountain gazebo adjacent to the rink were discussed. The possibility of a proposed CFDC meeting being held in this community in the spring was discussed. Councillor Van Sickle agreed to look into this matter. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 02-11B in the amount of $40,842.98. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1769 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on December 17, 2002 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- ______________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick ______________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger |