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Township of St. Joseph December 17, 2002 Council met at the Municipal Administration Building at Richards Landing on the above date. Present were Reeve Lorraine Aelick; Councillors Wayne Van Sickle, Vince Vernelli and Jody Wildman; and Clerk-Treasurer/CAO Michael Jagger. Councillor Margaret Butters jointed the meeting in progress. The meeting was opened with a prayer. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the December 3, 2002 meeting as presented. -cd.- Councillor Butters joined the meeting at this time. A letter of opinion regarding the potential market rental rate for the restaurant facility portion of the new marina services building was received from a local real estate firm. It was noted that other opinions were also being sought on this matter. Two proposals were received in response to the municipality’s call for proposals for repair/upgrading of the main wharf structure at the municipal marina. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do recommend to Fisheries and Oceans Canada that the proposal by Thomas Young Builders Limited to carryout improvements to the main wharf structure at the Small Craft Harbour facility at Richards Landing be accepted. -cd.- Correspondence was received from AMO regarding amendments to the new Municipal Act, the proposed Volunteer Firefighters Employment Protection Act, and Bills 175 and 195 respecting water and sewer services. Information on an upcoming series of seminars on property taxation was received from MFOA. Notice of the launching of an e-guide to the Municipal Act, 2001 was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Correspondence advising of an anticipated increase in the cost of providing property assessment services was received from MPAC. Correspondence advising of plans to hold a Festivals North Forum in the new year was received from the Ministry of Citizenship, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. Copies of the minutes of recent meetings of various boards and committees were received and reviewed. The use of funds remaining in the current year budget for seniors and disabled services was considered and agreed upon subject to the terms of the municipality’s procurement policy. Requests for support of resolutions were considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the County of Essex requesting the Federal Government to co-operatively work with the Province in order to further promote economic growth in Ontario. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the City of Pickering respecting actions to limit the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the City of Thorold requesting that Hydro One Networks Inc. be changed back to a not-for-profit company and that any surplus be distributed to Hydro One Networks Inc. customers in the form of a rebate. -cd.- Mrs. Jennifer Massicotte was in attendance on behalf of the Lookout Drive Road Association to discuss the status of the portion of Lookout Drive recently upgraded and connected to Riverside Drive, and the possibility of closing the remaining portion of Lookout Drive which is located on Crown land and is not maintained by the municipality. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do support the request by the Lookout Drive Road Association that the Ministry of Natural Resources close the portion of Lookout Drive lying on Crown land. -cd.- Superintendent Ross Armstrong was in attendance to update Council on activities of the public works and transportation services department. A number of road related matters were discussed. Superintendent Armstrong was requested to prepare a report on the status and classification of the various roads in this municipality. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the proposal by the East Algoma Road Supervisor Association to extend the 2002 surface treatment contract of Greenwood Paving for the year 2003. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we approve issuance of a certificate of preliminary acceptance for the access road for the subdivision of part of Lot 3, Concession A by 1372185 Ontario Inc. -cd.- An offer to distribute brochures at a number of sports shows was received from the Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do have marina brochures distributed by Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association at the following show: Outdoorama Sport & Travel Show, Novi, MI -cd.- An invitation to advertise in a recreation, sports and culture guide, being produced by the City of Sault Ste. Marie, was received. Correspondence regarding persecution of Falun Gong was received from the Falun Dafa Association of Canada. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do condemn the brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners that is occuring in China and around the world. -cd.- Notice requirements under the new Municipal Act were discussed. The Clerk was requested to prepare a draft by-law addressing this matter. The Clerk-Treasurer/CAO recommended that Council write-off interest charges on a few property tax accounts that resulted from a procedural error. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do write-off the following interest charges: Roll No. Amount 020-156 $17.94 020-157 $ 3.50 020-183 $16.71 020-270 $17.94 020-284 $20.85 020-646 $21.36 020-021 $31.64 -cd.- The possibility of making the monthly newsletter available online and thus reducing postage costs was discussed. The Clerk was instructed to include notices with the next issue of the newsletter to advise non-resident ratepayers that the newsletter is now available online and will therefore only be provided by direct mail upon request. The possible formation of a community development working group was discussed. The Clerk was requested to draft a by-law for the establishment of such a body, for consideration at the next meeting. Draft by-laws respecting procedures for temporary road closings and the licencing of hawkers and peddlers was presented for Council’s consideration. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1770 being a by-law to authorize the temporary closing of highways for repairs. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1770 being a by-law to authorize the temporary closing of highways for repairs. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1771 being a by-law to licence, regulate and govern hawkers and pedlars. -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. 1771 being a by-law to licence, regulate and govern hawkers and pedlars. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do exempt all charitable, school and youth organizations from the hawkers and pedlars licencing requirements of this municipality. -cd.- The need to enact a by-law to confirm various user fees and charges was discussed. Notice that the Township of Bonfield will be hosting the 2003 FONOM/NEOMC Conference was received from that municipality. Draft terms of reference for the proposed official plan update were received from the St. Joseph Island Planning Board. The Clerk was asked to place this matter on the agenda for the next meeting. Notice that January is Alzheimer Awareness Month was received from the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and District. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do proclaim the month of January 2003 as National Alzheimer Awareness Month. -cd.- -4-
A quotation for the supply of signs for the municipality’s NCCAP project was considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by G. Hawdon to provide NCCAP project signs at a cost of $295.00 each. -cd.- Councillor Butters reported on the recent strategic planning workshop of the East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation. Implementation of a pre-authorized tax payment system was suggested and will be investigated. Correspondence regarding the wage rate for the disposal site attendant position was received. Councillor Wildman reported on a recent meeting of the Friends of the St. Mary’s River group. Councillor Vernelli, who serves as an area representative on the Board of the Algoma Health Unit advised Council that a budget increase is anticipated by that organization for the year 2003. Councillor Vernelli also advised Council that he would be unable to attend a number of meetings in February and March. Councillor Van Sickle brought Council up to date on the AdNet project. Councillors Vernelli and Wildman advised Council of the Recreation Committee’s plans to start-up the outdoor skating rink with the help of community volunteers. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 02-12A in the amount of $365,120.09. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1772 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on January 7, 2003 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- ________________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick _________________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger |