Council Minutes

Meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Reeve Glynn Robinson and Tina Scott was welcomed as our new member of Council. Tina Scott recited the Declaration of Office.

John Murphy declared a pecuniary interest with Item 4.4 on the agenda.

Murphy/Evans We accept the minutes of the Council meeting held July 3^rd, 2007. CARRIED

There were some changes to the agenda. Two Fire Dept. bylaws were moved to #3. Dept Staff and the sale of the Old Pumper and Plow truck was also added to #3 Dept. Staff as well as #6. Business Carried Forward to be discussed before Correspondence.

Peter Tytler attended to request further from Council regarding his proposal to sever his property on Buck Lake in order to create one lot. The Roads Foreman and Fire Chief will review Council’s concerns with the roadway.

Judy Lacey, Principal of Evergreen Heights Education Centre (Emsdale) presented Council with information to try to more closely connect the school with the areas that are serviced by this school. Mrs. Lacey explained to Council that the school has begun an Integrated Arts program and has requested some form of support. Council thanked Mrs. Lacey for her presentation.

Carolyn Dyk was not able to attend this Council meeting due to family health concerns but has requested time at the September Council Meeting.

Jim Jenkins gave a brief report on the Roads Department activities.

There has been a concern from a property owner in Bear Lake due to people cutting some brush on the Township road allowance of Beach Street in Bear Lake. There are jagged stumps left and have requested cleanup of this area. Jim Jenkins will have this area cleaned up as soon as possible.

Mulligan/Scott That we direct the Road Dept. to clean up the cut trees and brush on Beach St. and send the costs to the persons responsible as well as a letter explaining that no further work is to be done. CARRIED

The tenders were opened.

Evans/Mulligan We accept the tender for Winter Sand from Whitmell Ltd. in the amount of $13,954.32 including taxes. CARRIED

Murphy/Mulligan We accept the tender for Gravel Crushing from Whitmell Ltd. in the amount of $71,609.80 including taxes. CARRIED

There were two tenders for the supply of a combination Dump Body/Spreader.

Champion - $39,216.00 installed $33,516.00 supply only

H.E.Brown - $38,190.00 installed $33,630.00 supply only

Mulligan/Scott We accept the tender for supply of a combination Dump Body/Spreader from Champion in the amount of $33,516.00 including taxes. CARRIED

John Murphy left the table while the two quotes were opened for cover and compaction duties at the Landfill Site.

Jeff Maki Trucking - $60.00 per hour Mulligan’s Enterprise - $70.00 per hour

Evans/Scott We accept the quote for Compaction and Cover Duties at the Landfill Site from Jeff Maki in the amount of $60.00 P.H. + G.S.T. CARRIED

The sealed bids for the Pumper and the Plow Truck were opened.

Fire Pumper – William Hayes $820.00 Wayne Comer $625.00

Evans/Murphy We accept the bid for the 1972 Ford 900 from William Hayes in the amount of $820.00. CARRIED

Plow Truck – Jeff Maki Trucking $1001.00, Dave Hobbs $1501.00, Allan Maki $550.00, and William Hayes $4,120.00.

Evans/Mulligan We accept the bid for the 1987 Ford Dump Truck from William Hayes in the amount of $4,120.00. CARRIED

Jim Jenkins has received some quotes for winter tires for the new Plow Truck.

Scott/Murphy That we purchase 10 winter tires and wheels for #3 Plow Truck from Benson Tire in the amount of $4560 including taxes as per quote dated July 12, 2007. CARRIED

The two bylaws appointing the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief were discussed.

Scott/Murphy We accept first and second reading of By-law 13-2007 regarding appointing a Fire Chief. CARRIED

Evans/Murphy With special permission, we accept third and final reading and pass By-law 13-2007 regarding appointing a Fire Chief. CARRIED

Mulligan/Scott We accept first and second reading of By-law 14-2007 regarding appointing a Deputy Fire Chief. CARRIED

Evans/Scott With special permission, we accept third and final reading and pass By-law 14-2007 regarding appointing a Deputy Fire Chief. CARRIED

Reeve Glynn Robinson called for a ten minute break.

Business Carried Forward.

After requesting information from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, staff has reported that funding for a feasibility study in order to erect a Seniors Retirement Home does not fit their requirements.

Murphy/Evans We accept the draft copies of the survey for Part Lot 9, West side of Stisted Street, registered Plan #77 and authorize the endorsement of the approval slip for EJ Williams Surveying to deposit at the Land Registry Office. CARRIED

Murphy/Evans That we approve the request from Bob and Joan Douglas to erect a storage shed 1.8 metres from north boundary line as per plans submitted with agreement from adjacent land owner Deanne Weber Bidinosti. CARRIED

Bob Douglas also wished to ask some questions regarding roadwork on Sanborn Drive and East Bear Lake Road. Council has invited requests such as these to be brought to the Budget meetings which are held in early spring.

Mulligan/Scott We accept the Funding Agreement for COMRIF Asset Management Program (AMO) Project and authorize the Clerk and Reeve to execute said agreement. CARRIED

Evans/Murphy We accept the amended agreement with the Township of Perry for shared Building Department services and hereby authorize the Clerk and Reeve to execute said agreement. CARRIED

Correspondence was reviewed.

Scott/Murphy That we support the Municipality of Whitestone and the Municipality of McDougall regarding the District’s Emergency Medical Services Committee. CARRIED

Mulligan/Scott That we fully support the Town of Parry Sound Resolution 2007-131 which requests the defeat of the Private Members Bill C-451 that proposes to eliminate the riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka from those eligible to receive funding through FEDNOR. CARRIED

Mulligan/Evans That we support the Town of Kearney in their support for the continued use of the existing sustainable forest plan now being used by the Algonquin Forest Authority and that plan should be continued to be used in the future. CARRIED

Murphy/Scott We go into a closed session at 9:54pm in order to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual. CARRIED

Evans/Murphy We come out of a closed session at 10:14pm. CARRIED

Evans/Mulligan That Council does not approve the request to waive the penalty added to Tax Roll #1-1100 due to incorrect address provided. CARRIED

Staff was directed to call Marshall Electric & Plumbing for a quote to install an outdoor water tap at the Municipal Office.

By-laws:

The draft Bylaw for the Procedures of Council meetings was discussed and will be revised and brought to the next council meeting.

Scott/Murphy WHEREAS under Reg. 252/05, Small Municipal Non-Residential water systems do not require installation of treatment units; THEREFORE the Council does hereby authorize the removal of the Ultra-violet treatment units from the systems at the Municipal buildings located at 4729 Highway 518West, 2455 and 2465 Highway 518West. CARRIED

Mulligan/Evans We accept first and second reading of By-law 11-2007 regarding committee appointments for the Council term ending December 2010. CARRIED

Scott/Evans With special permission, we accept third and final reading and pass By-law 11-2007 regarding committee appointments for the Council term ending December, 2010. CARRIED

Reports were given.

John Murphy reported on the Cemetery Board Meeting whereby the members have agreed to purchase some plot markers. Merv Mulligan reported on Almaguin Highlands Economic Development meeting and the next HAZMAT Collection Day on Saturday, August 25^th from 10am – 2pm at the Strong Twp. Landfill Site. Final preparations are being made for the Summer Event Spectacular.

Evans/Murphy That we go beyond the 11:00 pm curfew. CARRIED

Murphy/Scott We accept the Accounts for Approval Report for the month of July, 2007 in the amount of $177,802.83. CARRIED

Evans/Murphy We adjourn at 11:32pm until Tuesday, September 4^th, 2007 or at the call of the Reeve. CARRIED

Minutes not approved until accepted by Council.