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MINUTES OF McMURRICH/MONTEITH TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 4TH, 2008 - DRAFT COPY - McMurrich/Monteith Township council met on Monday, February 4th, 2008 at 7:30p.m. in the municipal office/fire hall in Sprucedale.
Present were Reeve, Glynn Robinson, Councillors: Mervin Mulligan, John Murphy, and David Evans and Tina Scott. There were approximately 25 members of the public in the audience.
Meeting was called to order at 7:32pm by Reeve Glynn Robinson. There were no declarations of pecuniary interest with the agenda.
Murphy/Scott We accept the minutes of the Council meeting held January 7th, 2008. CARRIED Evans/Mulligan That we amend the agenda to include the delegation of Mr. Michalski regarding planning issues with property located on Axe Lake and secondly, correspondence regarding setback issues for a dwelling on Almaguin Drive. CARRIED
Mary Manuell, Program Manager of the Almaguin Palliative Care presented a pamphlet to Council regarding their services for the Almaguin Highlands area and requested a financial donation. Council thanked Mrs. Manuell for her presentation and would consider her request at budget time.
Barbara Marlow, our area’s representative on the District of Parry Sound Social Serivces Board presented Council with a Board Manual and talked about the activities of the Board. Council thanked Mrs. Marlow for her presentation.
Cathy Still was invited to discuss the Family Health Team Proposal with Council. Evans/Scott WHEREAS the provision of health care services is of vital importance to the residents of East Parry Sound,and WHEREAS the eventual establishment of the Burk’s Falls Family Health Team will create a new dynamic in the way health care services can be provided within the region; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of McMurrich/Monteith supports the proposal to establish a Working Committee, comprised of municipal representatives from the communities within the District of East Parry Sound, local physicians, along with representatives from the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Board and administration, to examine alternatives for the provision of health care services in the future. CARRIED
Lloyd Nelson presented Council with some information regarding his request for winter maintenance of Oline Street. Council will consider his request. Presently, there is no turnaround area for the plow trucks. Mervin Mulligan declared a conflict of interest and abstained from this discussion.
Mr. List presented some information on behalf of his client, Mr. Hutcheson, who owns property described as Concession 4, lots 16 – 19, Monteith Twp. He is researching possible access options to this property as the owner is hoping to sever each of the 100 acre lots.
Mr. Michalski presented some mapping questions in regards to his client who owns property located on the west side of Axe Lake. Dorothy Shaver, District Planner of the Ministry of Natural Resources was also present to offer advice on this issue. Mrs. Shaver will be in contact with Rick Hunter of Planscape regarding the mapping issues.
Jim Jenkins attended to present his update report. It was decided that all staff will receive the CPR and Defibrillator training. Other items of discussion were steamer repairs, Ice blades for grader, and the policy defining emergency that would require crew to work longer hours than the regulations allow.
Reeve Glynn Robinson called for a ten minute break.
Correspondence was reviewed. Mulligan/Scott That we support the resolution put forth by the Municipality of North Grenville dated December 18, 2007 regarding their request to the Province of Ontario to commit 1/8th of the current 8% Provincial Sales Tax to Municipalities to fund Municipal Infrastructure Programs. CARRIED Staff was directed to send a letter to the Almaguin Minor Hockey Association. The cost estimates for Policing was reviewed. Evans/Murphy That we submit an application to Service Canada for funding through the Summer Work Experience program to hire a student. CARRIED The 2008 levy for Belvedere Heights was reviewed. Mulligan/Evans That we support the resolution from the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association dated January 17, 2008 regarding petitioning the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to review and replace the signage policy for the section of #11 highway between Huntsville and North Bay which currently does not allow billboard advertising of businesses along the new highway and also to allow representatives of the affected municipalities and businesses be consulted and allowed input into the writing of the new policy. CARRIED
Murphy/Scott That we support the nominations of Barb Marlow and Cathy Still to the Working Committee to be established to examine alternatives for provision of health care services including the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre. CARRIED
The letter from the Sprucedale Seniors Club requesting a donation towards the cost of hydro at the Carnival was reviewed and Council decided to donate $50. The correspondence regarding a setback issue will be faxed to our Building Official for his comments.
Business Carried Forward. Staff will contact Parry Sound EMS to schedule training for the Defibrillators.
New Business: Council reviewed the User Fee policy. More discussion at next Council meeting Murphy/Mulligan That we forward the letter of representation to our municipal auditor, Michael Turner. CARRIED
By-laws: Public notice is required for the proposed reduced speed bylaw. A complete agreement with Spectrum 2000 has not been received. Evans/Scott We accept first and second reading of a Bylaw regarding the application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation for funding from the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative to complete the Stisted Road Project. CARRIED Evans/Murphy We accept third reading and pass Bylaw 1-2008 regarding the application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation for funding from the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative to complete the Stisted Road Project. CARRIED Mulligan/Evans We accept first and second reading of a Bylaw setting the Interim Tax Rates for the year 2008. CARRIED Murphy/Scott We accept third reading and pass Bylaw 2-2008 which sets the Interim Tax Rates for the year 2008. CARRIED Murphy/Mulligan We accept first and second reading of a bylaw setting the Tax Ratios for the year 2008. CARRIED
Reports were given. Mervin Mulligan reported on the High Speed Open House, Almaguin Highlands Economic Development meeting and the Park to Park Trail Association meeting. Evans/Scott That we continue past the 11pm curfew. CARRIED Glynn Robinson reported on the Infrastructure Round Table with Tony Clement meeting and the Steering Committee meeting about GIS.
Council Concerns: The first Budget meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 9:30am. Other concerns were the difficulty with changing the flag, buildup of snow around the generator, building for the roof over the rink, pickup truck policy, and garbage coming from other townships than our own.
Scott/Murphy We accept the Accounts for Approval Report for the month of January, 2008 in the amount of $110,887.56. CARRIED
Evans/Mulligan We adjourn this meeting at 11:32pm until Monday, March 3rd, 2008 or at the call of the Reeve. CARRIED
_______________________ _______________________ Reeve, Glynn Robinson Clerk, Cheryl Marshall
Minutes not approved until accepted by Council.
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