September 17, 2002

Council met at the Municipal Administration Building at Richards Landing on the above date. Present were Reeve Lorraine Aelick; Councillors Margaret Butters, Vince Vernelli and Jody Wildman; and Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger. Councillor Wayne Van Sickle joined the meeting in progress.

The meeting was opened with a prayer.

Councillor Wildman declared a conflict of interest regarding the Island Wharf restaurant and correspondence to be considered at this meeting regarding that business as his spouse is currently employed at that business.

Moved by Margaret Butters

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the September 3, 2002 meeting as presented. -cd.-

Council was advised that FedNor staff had been contacted regarding the proposed deferral of this community’s Youth Internship project until next spring and that they did not anticipate any problem in obtaining formal approval for the approved funding to be deferred.

The enforcement of municipal by-laws was discussed.

The proposed new federal electoral boundaries were discussed.

Councillor Van Sickle arrived during the above discussion and declared a conflict of interest in regard to the issue of nominations to the new Board of Directors for the Sault Area Hospital which was to be discussed later in this meeting, as he holds a contract position with Matthews Memorial Hospital Association.

Correspondence was received from AMO regarding the Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) Ontario Program.

Information on the proposed introduction of Opportunity Bonds and Tax Incentive Zones was received from the Ministry of Finance.

Notice of the appointment of a Nuisance Bear Committee was received from the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Correspondence regarding the GUDI study on the municipal water system was received from Kresin Engineering Corporation.

Correspondence was received from Melanie Dorscht and Susan Moynihan regarding the Island Wharf restaurant.

Notice of upcoming marketing workshops was received from Huron North.

Concern was raised regarding the use of the Huron North name for a heritage centre proposed to be built in Blind River. The Clerk was requested to contact Huron North regarding those concerns.

Mrs. Barb Jackson, Chair of the Seniors/Disabled Services Advisory Committee, and Program Co-ordinator Sheila Campbell; were in attendance to discuss a number of issues related to seniors and disabled services. Issues discussed included the proposed development of a separate driveway and additional parking for the Trefry Centre, a revised draft job description for the position of Day Program Leader, a draft volunteer driver policy, a corporate credit card for use by the Program Co-ordinator, the proposed storage of equipment and materials in the garage of the local non-profit housing corporation; and the establishment of an interest bearing account for funds raised for improvements to the Trefry Centre.

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle

Be it resolved that we do approve the revised job description for the position of Day Program Leader subject to the addition of a qualification requirement for certification for administration of medications.

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Moved by Vince Vernelli

Seconded by Marg Butters

Be it resolved that we do approve the policy respecting volunteers driving client owned vehicles as proposed by the Seniors/Disabled Services Advisory Committee. -cd.-

Moved by Margaret Butters

Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle

Be it resolved that we do authorize acquisition of a Visa credit card with a limit of $500.00 for use by the Co-ordinator of Seniors and Disabled Services. -cd.-

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle

Be it resolved that we do establish a separate interest bearing bank account for seniors amenity centre reserve funds. -cd.-

Mr. Pat Brown of Matthews Memorial Hospital Association was in attendance to discuss the Sault Area Hospital’s proposal that the Algoma District Municipal Association (ADMA) nominate two representatives for the outlying area to serve on their Board of Directors. Mr. Brown advised Council that the Matthews Memorial Hospital Association proposes that one of those area representatives should be nominated by their association. Council concurred and requested Councillor Vernelli to put forward that position at the upcoming ADMA meeting.

Correspondence indicating that the issue of seasonal residential zoning will be considered when updating the official plan was received from the St. Joseph Island Planning Board.

Notice of seniors/workshops on media interview skills, and screening and interviewing employment applicants, were received.

Notice of an AMCTO Zone Meeting and Workshop to be held in Thessalon was received.

Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do authorize the Clerk to attend the AMCTO Zone Meeting and Workshop to be held in Thessalon on October 9-11, 2002. -cd.-

A resolution regarding proposed new federal electoral boundaries was received from the City of Elliot Lake.

Notice of the completion of acquisition of a narrow strip of Crown land to accommodate the widening of Lookout Drive was received.

The roads budget, and a quotation for the supply and delivery of gravel, were considered.

Moved by Margaret Butters

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Gilbertson Enterprises to supply, haul and place 2" Crushed gravel at a price of $5.95 per cu. yd. And 7/8" Crushed gravel at a price of $6.97 per cu. yd.; subject to confirmation of quantities. -cd.-

Recent complaints regarding firearms being discharged in or near the downtown area of Richards Landing were discussed. The possibility of implementing a by-law to prohibit the discharge of firearms in part of the hamlet of Richards Landing, and the possible boundaries of such designated area, was discussed. The Clerk was instructed to draft such a by-law for consideration at the next meeting.

A recent inquiry regarding the availability of office space for ambulance staff or possibly a location for a new ambulance base was discussed.

The municipality’s application for assistance from the CFDC’s Discretionary Fund for a winter tourism marketing initiative was discussed.

The municipality’s commitment to reimburse the tenants for the cost of some improvements to the restaurant building at the municipal marina was discussed.

The Clerk reported on his attendance at the CRF workshop held recently in Sault Ste. Marie.

Council was advised that the meeting that was being organized by Garden River First Nations to discuss electrical power rates had been cancelled and apparently would not be rescheduled. The need for a municipal resolution on this issue was discussed. Councillor Wildman agreed to draft such a resolution or consideration at a future meeting.

Councillor Wildman advised that Mrs. Margaret McKay had resigned from the Museum Board after 39 years of service. The Clerk was requested to send Mrs. McKay a letter of appreciation.

Moved by Margaret Butters

Seconded by Vince Vernelli

Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 02-9A in the amount of $105,035.46.

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Moved by Jody Wildman

Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle

Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1673 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.-

Moved by Margaret Butters

Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle

Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on October 1, 2002 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.-

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REEVE-Lorraine Aelick 

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CLERK-A. Michael Jagger