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MINUTES OF McMURRICH/MONTEITH TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING – JUNE 4th, 2007
McMurrich/Monteith Township council met on Monday, June 4th, 2007 at 7:30p.m. in the municipal office/fire hall in Sprucedale.
Present were Reeve, Glynn Robinson, Councillors: Heather Wilson, Mervin Mulligan, John Murphy, and David Evans. Members of the audience were: Jim Jenkins(Roads Foreman), Carol Armstrong, Jackie Shipway, Jeff Maki, and Barry Catlin.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Reeve Glynn Robinson. Murphy/Wilson That we declare this portion of the meeting public to hear comments regarding the proposed Budget, 2007. CARRIED
Council reviewed the proposed figures line by line. Some questions from audience members were discussed. Council would accept a 5% increase but at present with a new sander required, there would be a 9% increase. The requisitions from Social Services, Policing, Old Age Home, Ambulance Services and Property Assessment represent approximately a 2 – 3% increase. Council will attempt to adopt the budget at the next regular Council meeting.
Mulligan/Evans That we close the open portion of this meeting at 8:15pm and return to the regular council meeting. CARRIED
John Murphy declared pecuniary interest with Item #6 – Roads Department Job Opportunity. Wilson – Murphy That we accept the minutes of the Council meeting held May 7th, 2007. CARRIED There was no business arising from the minutes.
There were no delegations scheduled. Jim Jenkins gave a brief report on the Roads Department activities. John Murphy thanked Jim for the repair work in the Cemetery.
The agenda was changed to move Item #7 – Private Pit Licenses before the discussion on Item #5 Correspondence.
Wilson/Mulligan That we prepare letters for all proponents applying for a license under the Aggregate Resources Act stating that this Township does not have a Zoning Bylaw in effect at this time. CARRIED
Correspondence was reviewed. A couple members of Council will attend at Perry Twp to review the requested change in the Building Department Shared Services Agreement. Staff was instructed to inquire about more information from the Dimestore Fisherman Show. A letter will be sent to the residents of Patricia Ave. responding to their request of oil on Pomeroy Road and culvert repair on Patricia Ave. Evans/Mulligan That we advertise for the two student summer positions. CARRIED Murphy/Wilson That we accept the donation of books from the Muskoka Parry Sound Coordinated Sexual Assault Services. CARRIED Staff was directed to send a letter to the Minister of Education restating Council’s support of a new Almaguin Highlands Secondary School
Reeve Glynn Robinson called for a ten minute break. Business Carried Forward. There was no decision for the request from a purchaser wishing to use an unopened road allowance for access to a lot because the requested information was not yet received. Staff will contact Tina Scott in regards to the Ball Tournament. The Roads Department Job Opportunity was moved on the agenda to discuss Item #7 New Business. Council reviewed a request from a ratepayer to demolish two older buildings in order to erect a larger size building(storage shed). This request is to ask Council to keep the same setback of approximately 3feet from the side line. The required setback is 10feet. Council had some questions as to the reason the applicant could not meet the setback and directed staff to inquire. The request from P. Tytler regarding donating a small portion of his property was not accepted. He also asked for an opinion on a possible severance proposal. Council had concerns about the laneway construction specifically relating to emergency response vehicle access as well as setback requirements. Staff will prepare a letter to this effect.
Mulligan/Evans That Council accept the Property Tax and Collection Policy dated June, 2007 as presented. CARRIED Merv Mulligan requested that this policy be uploaded to the Township website.
The required updates to the Procedure Bylaw for Council Meetings will be deferred until next meeting to allow members to review.
Evans/Murphy That Council move into a closed session at 10:02pm to discuss the hiring of the Roads Dept. Employee. CARRIED Wilson/Mulligan That Council come out of a closed session at 10:38pm. CARRIED
John Murphy abstained from this vote. Evans/Wilson That we hire Edwin Piercey for the full-time position of Roads Department Employee at the hourly rate agreed upon with a probation period of 6 months. CARRIED
Mulligan/Murphy That the wages of the Roads Dept be adjusted accordingly. CARRIED
By-laws: Wilson/Evans That we accept third reading and pass By-law 08-2007 regarding entering into an agreement with OPP to provide 911 answering services. CARRIED Evans/Murphy That we accept first and second reading of By-law 09-2007 regarding entering into an agreement with Ontario Good Roads Association to utilize the Asset Management Software. CARRIED
Reports were given. John Murphy reported on Belvedere Heights Meeting, other retirement home options, and Provincial Offences Act meeting. Merv Mulligan reported on Almaguin Highlands Economic Development meeting, Fire Board Meeting. The Fire Board minutes were presented with some resolutions regarding: annual fire inspections on Township buildings, fundraising commitments, sale of the old pumper, and the proposed budget.
Murphy/Wilson That we go beyond the 11pm curfew. CARRIED
Wilson/Mulligan With special permission of Council, we accept third and final reading and hereby pass By-law 09-2007 regarding entering into an agreement with Ontario Good Roads Association to utilize the Asset Management Software. CARRIED
Murphy/Wilson We accept the Accounts for Approval Report for the month of May, 2007 in the amount of $254,454.31. CARRIED
Council Concerns: Recycling issues, and safety vests for roadside cleanup.
Mulligan/Evans That we accept the resignation of Heather Wilson and therefore declare the Council seat vacant. CARRIED
Wilson/Murphy That we adjourn at 11:39pm until Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 or at the call of the Reeve. CARRIED
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