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MINUTES OF McMURRICH/MONTEITH TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING – OCTOBER 1ST, 2007
McMurrich/Monteith Township council met on Monday, October 1st, 2007 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. Members in the audience were Lloyd Nelson, Jim Jenkins (Roads Foreman), Murray O’Halloran, Evan Scott and Diane Boutilier-Scott
Meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Reeve Glynn Robinson. There were no declarations of pecuniary interest with the agenda. Murphy/Scott That we accept the minutes of the Council meeting held September 4th, 2007 as amended. CARRIED
There was no business arising from the previous minutes.
Evan Scott was welcomed to the table. Mr. Scott was requesting Council to consider for the future the possibility of realigning Stisted Road South to its original placement as it deviates approximately 55 feet into his property at one point. Council thanked Mr. Scott for his time and request.
Jim Jenkins gave a brief report on the Roads Department activities. Whitmell Sand and Gravel have begun the crushing of gravel. East Bear Lake Road will be receiving some before the quarried granite is applied. The issue of lowering the speed limit on East Bear Lake Road was discussed. Staff was directed to prepare the required bylaw for the next council meeting. The boundary road agreement with Ryerson Township was discussed. Council suggested that the two Road Foremen should get together to discuss a mutual agreement. The request from a property owner regarding maintenance at the end of East Bear Lake Road was reviewed. The second request from a property owner to improve a road allowance to allow access to his property was not approved without liability insurance.
Correspondence was reviewed. Council wished to invite our Health Unit Representative, Bill Core, to our next meeting in order to discuss concerns over the Accommodation Review. Staff has learned that the Ministry of Natural Resources personnel will be starting site visits to the Pits and/or Quarries for the applicants that have applied for a license under the Aggregate Resources Act. Some Council members expressed interest in accompanying the M.N.R. staff. Mulligan/Scott That we support the city of Cornwall Resolution Number NB3-13-08-07 dated August 13, 2007 regarding the cost of Provincially mandated programs and further that the cost of these programs be re-assumed by the Province. CARRIED
Business Carried Forward. There may be some funding through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) with regards to the proposed Seniors Retirement Home. John Murphy will attend at the office to review the information and an application will be prepared. Evans/Mulligan That we permit the owner at 635 Selena Drive to erect a shed within the required 10foot setback as per attached proposal. CARRIED The information received from AM/FM Consulting Group was reviewed. Work filling in the templates has begun. It is anticipated that the Asset Management Plan will be complete early in 2008.
New Business: Scott/Murphy That we accept the donation of 2 defibrillators from the Heart and Stroke Foundation through the Public Access Defibrillator Program. CARRIED The advertisement for the Rink position will be discussed at the next council meeting.
Reeve Glynn Robinson called for a ten minute break.
By-laws: Murphy/Scott That we accept third reading of By-law 15-2007 regarding the proceedings of Council. CARRIED Evans/Mulligan That we accept in principle the verbal agreement with Spectrum 2000 to erect a tower on municipal property. CARRIED
Murphy/Mulligan That we accept first and second reading of By-law 17-2007 regarding amending Schedule “A” of the Cemetery Bylaw 11-2005. CARRIED
Mulligan/Murphy That we accept third and final reading and pass By-law 17-2007 regarding amending Schedule “A” of the Cemetery Bylaw 11-2005. CARRIED
Reports were given. John Murphy reported on the Provincial Offences Act Meeting, Cemetery Board Meeting and the Public Access Computers Committee meeting. Mervin Mulligan reported on the High speed internet, Fire Dept meeting and the Almaguin Highlands Economic Development (AHED) meeting as well as the Park to Park Trail Committee meeting. Glynn Robinson reported on the East Parry Sound Steering Committee meeting.
Council Concerns: No Parking signs at the intersection of Stisted Road and Highway 518west, Outdoor light at the Community Centre being out, Meetings that have registration fees and members do not attend the meetings, Trailer License Bylaw, and required Highway repairs on portion of road near Almaguin Drive.
Murphy/Scott That we accept the request from a property owner (Roll #3-1534) for the Township to move into second position to the first mortgage holder with regard to the Ontario Home Renewal Program (OHRP) Loan. CARRIED
Evans/Mulligan That we accept the Accounts for Approval Report for the month of September, 2007 in the amount of $151,648.15. CARRIED
Scott/Murphy That we adjourn at 10:57pm until Monday, November 5th, 2007 or at the call of the Reeve. CARRIED
Minutes not approved until accepted by Council.
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