March 6, 2006 Council Minutes

Members of the audience were: Dave Stewart, Almaguin News reporter, Shawn Armstrong, Paul and Jeff Maki, Lloyd Nelson, Tina Scott and friend, and Graham Hewitt.

Meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Reeve Glynn Robinson.

No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.

Murphy – Wilson We accept the minutes of the Council Meeting held February 6th, 2006. CARRIED

Jeff Maki presented Council with a proposal from an owner wishing to improve Birch Court in order to provide an entrance to his lots. An agreement for the work was approved by Roads Foreman, Shawn Armstrong.

Maki – Mulligan We agree to the proposal as described by Jeff Maki in regards to improving Birch Court to permit the owner of Lot 10 and Lot 10A access to property also according to agreement between Jeff Maki Trucking and Road Superintendent Shawn Armstrong. CARRIED

Tina Scott presented Council with a petition that she will be sending to Tony Clement and Norm Miller regarding the repair work that is needed for the portion of Highway 518West from Sprucedale to Bear Lake. Tina Scott passed the petition to the individual councilors for them to sign.

Graham Hewitt (Fire Chief) updated Council on the Dispatch Services agreement and requested that Council pass a resolution indicating their intent to move forward and support the switchover. The Ministry of Natural Resources agreement is up for renewal and Graham and Council would like to review the agreement with some MNR personnel before signing it. Graham brought the concern of liability when using 3^rd party equipment in emergencies. Staff will contact our Insurance agent.

Mulligan – Maki We accept the quote from Point to Point in the amount of $13,619 to switch over the Dispatch Services. CARRIED

Mulligan – Murphy That we enter into an agreement in principle with Peerless Security to provide dispatch services for the Fire Department after review of the contract provided. CARRIED

Correspondence was reviewed.

Mulligan – Wilson We agree to support Park to Park Trail Committee and contribute $2000 as per their letter of request for 2006. CARRIED

Maki – Murphy We support Resolution 2006-0043 from Town of Halton Hills regarding making the Federal Gas Tax Funding for Municipalities a permanent program and send a copy to our member of Parliament. CARRIED

That this Council does hereby approve the revised copy of the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre Agreement dated February 10, 2006. CARRIED

Murphy – Wilson That we send a letter to Bernatt Architect Ltd. addressing Council’s concerns requesting a written response. CARRIED

Maki – Wilson That we support the Women’s Own Resource Centre and forward the requested monies as per their letter of request. CARRIED

Glynn Robinson called for a 10 minute break

Business Carried forward was discussed.

Mulligan – Wilson That this Council enter into an agreement with the Burk’s Falls, Armour and Ryerson Library Board for Library Services. CARRIED

New Business was discussed.

Murphy – Mulligan That we forward and application to hire a student for the upcoming summer months. CARRIED

Bylaws were discussed

Maki – Wilson That we accept third reading and pass By-law 6-2006 regarding setting Tax Ratios for the year 2006. CARRIED

Mulligan - Murphy That we accept third reading and pass By-law 7-2006 regarding implementing a Mail - In Vote Procedure for the 2006 Municipal Elections. CARRIED

By-law 17-2006 (Trailer License) is deferred until next meeting.

Maki – Mulligan That we accept first and second reading of By-law 8-2006 deeming Lot 6, M-35, McMurrich Township, not to be a lot within a Plan of Subdivision in order to fulfill a condition of approval. CARRIED

Reports were given.

John Murphy reported on the MMCAP Meeting and Provincial Offences Committee Meeting. Merv Mulligan reported on Park to Park, AHED and Marketing Almaguin Committee meetings. Glynn Robinson reported on the Health Unit Budget meeting and the Steering Committee meeting.

Council Concerns: Carol Maki requested the purchase of padlocks for the kitchen cupboards at the Community Hall. John Murphy wished to support a resolution from the Township of Severn.

Murphy – Mulligan That we support the resolution of the Township of Severn requesting the Province to commit infrastructure funding to ensure the necessary haul routes can be constructed and maintained. CARRIED

Glynn Robinson detailed the situation with having a qualified Chief Building Official. Staff was instructed to find out the next Council meeting for Seguin Township.

Carol Maki reminded Staff to put the Building Department information on to the Website.

Wilson - Mulligan That we accept the Accounts for Approval Report for the month of February, 2006 in the amount of $120,111.86. CARRIED

The next budget meeting will be held in the morning on Tuesday, May 2^nd, 2006

Maki - Mulligan That we adjourn at 10:28pm until April 3rd, 2006 or at the call of Reeve. CARRIED

Minutes not approved until accepted by Council.