Council Minutes

Murphy/Scott That we accept the minutes of the Council meetings held March 3^rd, 2008 and March 4^th, 2008 as well as the minutes of the closed sessions held March 3^rd, 2008. CARRIED

Glynn Robinson reported that he had contacted Mr. Jorgensen regarding the concerns of Richardson Road which is a boundary road with Ryerson Township. There will be an inspection by Ryerson Township’s Road Department.

Jim Jenkins was present and reviewed his update report. Some items of discussion were: trade-in of back hoe with Prestons, Bridge Inspections, Standard Operating Procedures, East Bear Lake Road, Landfill Cover, new funding received, Bear Wise Funding Application for Electric Fencing. There was also discussion on the letter received from the Ministry of Transportation regarding reducing the speed limit in the area of Whitehall and our request to put signage on the highway to alert motorists of the reduced speed on municipal roads.

Correspondence was reviewed.

Evans/Mulligan That we support the nomination of Barbara Marlow to the Parry Sound District EMS Board. CARRIED

Scott/Murphy That the Council of the Township of McMurrich/Monteith hereby accepts the notification of the allocation of $271,126 being received through the 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment; and such funding will be used for municipal road capital investment needs. Council also agrees that a final summary report detailing expenditures, use of provincial funding, and outcomes achieved will be submitted to the ministry and the ministry may request an independent audit of the project; and any funds intended for the project that are not used in accordance with the rehabilitation of municipal road and bridge capital investment needs or the terms outlined above will be returned to the ministry. CARRIED

Murphy/Evans That we have no objections to Canada Post allowing the hours of operation at the Post Office in Sprucedale to change as per letter received from Postmaster Patricia McAughey dated April 3, 2008. CARRIED

Business Carried Forward.

The quote from Hydro One regarding installing hydro to the Landfill Site was reviewed and deferred.

Mulligan/Scott That we request that the roadway traveling through Lot 13, Concession 14, McMurrich Township be surveyed and transferred to the Township at the cost of the applicant of Consent Applications B-042/-7 & B-043/07 as part of the conditions of approval. CARRIED

The preliminary figures of the budget were discussed.

Reeve Glynn Robinson called for a ten minute break.

Evans/Mulligan That we go into a closed session at 9:15pm in order to discuss personnel wages. CARRIED

Murphy/Scott That we come out of a closed session at 10:38pm.

Murphy/Evans That we accept the changes to the Employee wages and Council remuneration as agreed upon effective January 1, 2008. CARRIED

By-laws:

Murphy/Evans That we accept third reading and pass bylaw 6-2008 regarding reducing speed limits on municipal roadways. CARRIED

Evans/Scott That we go beyond the 11 o’clock curfew. CARRIED

Murphy/Scott That we accept 3^rd reading and pass Bylaw 5-2008 regarding User Fees. CARRIED

Reports were given.

Mervin Mulligan reported on the Almaguin Highlands Economic Development meeting, and the Park to Park Trail Association meeting. Glynn Robinson reported on the East Parry Sound Steering Committee with regard to the discussion of having a feasibility study prepared for the new High School. There was also discussion on high school bursaries.

Scott/Murphy That we accept the Accounts for Approval Report for the month of March, 2008 in the amount of $212,740.09. CARRIED

Evans/Murphy That we adjourn this meeting at 11:38pm until Monday, May 5^th, 2008 or at the call of the Reeve. CARRIED

Minutes not approved until accepted by Council.