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Township of St. Joseph Council Minutes - July 23, 2002 Council met at the Municipal Administration Building in Richards Landing on the above date. Present were Reeve Lorraine Aelick; Councillors Vince Vernelli and Jody Wildman; and Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger. Also present were Margaret Butters and Wayne Van Sickle. Councillor Wildman declared a conflict of interest in regard to the issue of the hours of operation of the Island Wharf Restaurant as his spouse is employed at that business. A written notice of resignation from Council was received from Councillor Bryon Hall. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do, with regret, accept the resignation of Councillor Bryon Hall, effective immediately. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do select Wayne Van Sickle to fill the vacant position on Council. -cd.- Draft by-laws to appoint Margaret Butters and Wayne Van Sickle to Council for the balance of the current term were presented. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1753 being a by-law to fill a vacancy on Council by appointment. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1753 being a by-law to fill a vacancy on Council by appointment. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1752 being a by-law to fill a vacancy on Council by appointment. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1752 being a by-law to fill a vacancy on Council by appointment. -cd.- Copies of agreements respecting the original development of Algoma Manor were received from the District Homes for the Aged Board. -cd.- A summary of road related provisions of the new Municipal Act was received from the Ontario Good Roads Association. Correspondence regarding the Ontario Budget was received from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. Notice of amendments to the Drinking Water Protection Regulation was received from the Ministry of the Environment. An invitation to the Official Opening of the new East Algoma Detachment was received from the Ontario Provincial Police. Councillor Butters agreed to represent Council at this opening. The quarterly activity report for this municipality was also received from the Ontario Provincial Police. Copies of the minutes of recent local board and committee meetings were received and reviewed. Requests for support of resolutions were considered.
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Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution of the Durham Regional Police Services Board urging the Government of Ontario to demonstrate leadership in addressing domestic violence. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the City of Greater Sudbury opposing implementation of a locational marginal pricing (LMP) system for electrical rates. -cd.- A request that seniors and disabled services staff be provided with a Visa credit card was received. Council was of the opinion that other options should be explored prior to consideration of this request. A request for a trailer permit extension was received. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do approve a trailer permit extension for a period of 30 days as requested by Ms. Laura McGuire, Part of Lot 11, Concession A. -cd.- Council was advised of complaints received regarding the hours of operation of the Island Wharf Restaurant. It was noted that this restaurant is not open for breakfast on most week days even though the lease for the facility requires the tenants to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner service seven days a week during the summer months. The Clerk was instructed to request the tenants to comply with the provisions of the lease. The need for a resolution of Council authorizing grant applications was noted. 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:
-cd.- A draft ad for the proposed economic development youth intern position was reviewed. The need for revision of the list of appointees to various boards and committees as a result of the changes on Council was discussed. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do make the following board and committee appointment changes for the balance of the current term: Cemetery Board -Delete -Bryon Hall and Phil Sabine -Add -Margaret Butters and Wayne Van Sickle Waste Disposal Site Committee -Delete -Bryon Hall and Phil Sabine -Add -Margaret Butters and Wayne Van Sickle Public Library Board -Delete -Phil Sabine -Add -Margaret Butters Community Policing Committee -Delete -Phil Sabine -Add -Margaret Butters Chamber of Commerce Representative -Delete -Bryon Hall -Add -Wayne Van Sickle Huron North Steering Committee -Delete -Phil Sabine -Add -Jody Wildman -3-
Personnel Committee -Delete -Bryon Hall -Add -Wayne Van Sickle -cd.- The possible development of a farmers market on the waterfront near the marina was discussed. Council was supportive of this idea and instructed the Clerk to look into the cost of acquiring a tent structure suitable for that purpose. Two proposed shore allowance sales were considered. No objections were received in regard to either of these proposed sales. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1754 being a by-law to close, stop-up and sell a portion of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 3, Concession B. -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. 1754 being a by-law to close, stop-up and sell a portion of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 3, Concession B. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1755 being a by-law to close, stop-up and sell a portion of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 6, Concession V. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1755 being a by-law to close, stop-up and sell a portion of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 6, Concession V. -cd.- Correspondence was received from AMO regarding the 10/10 Fire Response Guideline. Requests for support of resolutions by other municipalities were considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the County of Brant requesting the Province to reconsider the criteria and reporting format for the evaluation of water systems. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the City of Welland urging the Province to address the issues restricting Ontario trained doctors wishing to return to Ontario to practice. -cd.- Quotations for the supply of a new photocopier for the Municipal Office were considered. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Algoma Office Equipment to supply a Canon IR 210 Photo copies at a price of $3,795.00 after trade in of our Canon NP 1520 Copier. -cd.- Complaints regarding the condition of the B Line Road were discussed. It was noted that this road would be repaved shortly. The possible installation of an answering service for the roads garage was discussed. Costs will be looked into. Computer training needs and a possible change of internet service providers were discussed. A request for permission to store a trailer on a vacant lot was considered. It was noted that current municipal by-laws provide for trailers to only be stored at the owner’s principle place of residence or, with Council’s permission, at a seasonal residence. -4-
Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do refuse the request by Michael and Linda Evoy for permission to store a trailer on Lot 26, Concession A. -cd.- The design of the new washroom facilities for the Centennial Grounds was discussed. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do go into closed session to consider personnel matters (9:14 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do return to open meeting (9:42 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do hire Michael Pritchard for the part-time position of Town hall Caretaker/Janitor. -cd.- The recent closure of the Canada Custom check-in station at the Sailors Encampment Wharf was brought to Council’s attention. The Clerk was instructed to contact Canada Customs to request re-instatement of this service. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 2002-7A in the amount of $21,993.24. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do authorize the payment of Voucher No. 2002-7B in the amount of $115,802.99. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1756 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 August 13, 2002 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- ____________________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick __________________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger |