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MINUTES OF McMURRICH/MONTEITH TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING – MAY 1st, 2006
McMurrich/Monteith Township council met on Monday, May 1st, 2006 at 7:30p.m. in the municipal office/fire hall in Sprucedale.
Present were Reeve, Glynn Robinson, Councilors: Heather Wilson, Mervin Mulligan, John Murphy with Carol Maki absent with regret. Members of the audience were: Mike Brennan, Sgt. Ayotte, and Graham Hewitt (Fire Chief).
Meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Reeve Glynn Robinson. No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared. Mulligan– Wilson We accept the minutes of the Council Meeting held April 3, 2006. CARRIED
Business arising from the minutes: John Murphy inquired about the specifications for the Dump Truck purchase.
Sgt. Ayotte made a presentation regarding the calls to service for our area.
Fire Chief Graham Hewitt left the meeting due to a call for the Fire Department.
Darren Vella from Innovative Solutions representing Mr. Zahavy discussed with Council the concerns regarding the severance application on the island of Round Lake. Council suggested that the applicant request a Site Assessment report from Mr. G. Bender and that the application be in the form of a plan of subdivision.
Correspondence was reviewed. The request from Mike Brennan, Sprucedale Hotel was discussed. Wilson – Mulligan Permission is given to Mike Brennan to proceed with extending west-side deck provided that all applicable permits are copied to Township Office and all buildings are not encroaching on Municipal property. CARRIED
The letter from Chris Ireland regarding road maintenance, a request to convey portion of roadway to Township and a request for financial contribution for the costs of a survey were discussed and staff will respond that Council is not willing to contribute financially for the survey.
Wilson – Murphy That we proclaim June 1-30, 2006 Senior’s Month in McMurrich/Monteith Twp and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors. CARRIED
Mulligan – Murphy That we support the Municipality of Powassan and their resolution no. 2006-135 to petition the provincial government to increase their financial support of long term care facilities. CARRIED
Business Carried forward was discussed. Wilson – Mulligan That we enter into an agreement with the Township of Perry for Building Department duties. CARRIED
Murphy – Mulligan That we purchase a photocopier from Tranters in the amount of $2600.00 plus taxes. CARRIED
Council discussed a letter from Mr. Andrew Cochran regarding Old Rainy Lake Road and Staff was directed to send a letter stating the Council did not wish to contribute to the costs of the survey or to the preparation of the transfer.
Glynn Robinson called for a 10 minute break. Mulligan – Murphy That we purchase 2 new Pentium computers and upgrade the Munisoft software at a price of no higher than $8000 excluding taxes. CARRIED
Staff was directed to send a letter to the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority to inquire about the remaining properties left to re-inspect.
The official plan modifications will be reviewed after the Budget meeting on May 2nd.
Murphy – Wilson That Council accepts the agreement for Dispatch Services with Peerless Security. CARRIED
New Business was discussed. The Pickup Truck Lease Tender 2006-01 was reviewed. Two tenders were received. More information is required before a decision can be made. This item will be discussed again at the Budget meeting on May 2nd.
No Bylaws were discussed
Reports were given. Merv Mulligan reported on Almaguin Recycling Initiative, Ducks Unlimited and Marketing Almaguin meetings.
Graham Hewitt (Fire Chief) returned to the meeting and discussed the fees for requests for Fire Inspections from ratepayers and third party requests, Budget items, Health and Safety meetings, and remuneration policy.
Discussion returned to Reports. John Murphy reported on the McMurrich/Monteith Community Access Program meeting and the fundraising events they are organizing. Glynn Robinson reported on Belvedere Heights, Steering Committee and a Bill 124 meeting in Huntsville. Merv Mulligan talked about the Park to Park meeting and asked if Council would agree to have their merchandise at the office to sell. Council agreed.
Mulligan – Murphy We approve the application from Jack & Ethel Marshall regarding Con 6, Lot 30 as long as the severed lot is merged with lot owned by George Marshall (PCL 3429 s/s). CARRIED
Council Concerns: Proposed Ball Tournament and Recreation Committee and the outside lights at the Community Centre.
Murphy - Wilson That we accept the Accounts for Approval Report for the month of April, 2006 in the amount of $93,861.16. CARRIED
Mulligan – Murphy We adjourn at 10:48pm until May 2nd, 2006 or at the call of Reeve. CARRIED
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