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Township of St. Joseph January 7, 2003 Council met at the Municipal Administration Building on the above date. Present were Reeve Lorraine Aelick; Councillors Margaret Butters, Wayne Van Sickle, Vince Vernelli and Jody Wildman; and Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger. The meeting was opened with a prayer. The draft terms of reference prepared by the Planning Board for the proposed update of the Island’s Official Plan was considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do advise the St. Joseph Island Planning Board that we have no concerns with the draft terms of reference for the proposed Official Plan update. -cd.- Information on bills passed during the fall sitting of the provincial legislature was received from AMO. Correspondence regarding changes in the water and wastewater industries was received from OCWA. A response to Council’s resolution regarding the re-organization of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation was received from that organization. Notice of the posting of Ontario’s Crown Land Use Atlas was received from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Correspondence regarding the Affordable Housing Program was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Correspondence regarding the recent Physicians Tour and the cost of promotional material and related expenses was received from the Town of Thessalon. The Clerk was instructed to invite Dr. Janet McLeod to attend a future meeting of Council to discuss this matter. Copies of the minutes of recent meetings, and newsletters, of various local boards and committees were received and reviewed. A report on the winter tourism marketing initiative at the Novi Snowmobile Show was received from the St. Joseph Island Chamber of Commerce. Information on the Recreation Development Fund and the Community Sport Opportunity Fund was received from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. Council directed that information on these programs be referred to the Recreation Committee. An invitation to attend a Festivals North Forum was received. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do authorize one representative to attend the Festivals North Forum to be held in Sault Ste. Marie on February 4 to 6, 2003. -cd.- Council was advised of concerns of residents on the section of Highway 548 above the hill in Richards Landing regarding drainage in that area. The Clerk was instructed to advise the Ministry of Transportation of those concerns. A zoning compliance concern was discussed. It was noted that the owner of the subject property had already been contacted regarding this matter. Councillor Vernelli presented Council with written notification of a planned absence from the community. A draft Council meeting schedule for the year was presented and reviewed. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do adopt the 2003 Council Meeting Schedule as presented. -cd.- A draft by-law to establish a community development working group was presented for Council’s consideration. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1773 being a by-law to provide for establishment of a Community Development Working Group. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1773 being a by-law to provide for establishment of a Community Development Working Group. -cd.- Mrs. Barb Jackson and Mr. Jim Robinson of the Seniors/Disabled Services Advisory Committee, and Program Co-ordinator Sheila Campbell, were in attendance to present proposed new job descriptions for a number of employment positions involved in the provision of seniors and disabled services. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do approve the new job descriptions proposed by the Seniors/Disabled Services Advisory Committee for the following positions, as revised: Day Program Leader Back-up Custodian Cook Second Cook Program/Office Assistant Program Co-ordinator -cd.- Ms. Tracy Latulippe of Ducks Unlimited Canada was in attendance to discuss plans for evaluation and mapping of wetlands in this area and requested that Council consider contributing $1,000 toward the costs of this project. Ms. Latulippe was advised that Council would consider her funding request during budget deliberations. Superintendent Ross Armstrong was in attendance to update Council on activities of the Public Works and Transportation Services Department, and recommended that the speed limits be reduced on a number of municipal roadways. The Clerk was requested to draft a by-law for that purpose for consideration at the next meeting. The municipality’s long range road needs were reviewed and the need for updating of the 5-year roads work plan was noted. A number of draft by-laws were presented for Council’s consideration. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1774 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 1768. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1774 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 1768. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1775 being a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of notice. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1775 being a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of notice. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1776 being a by-law to impose fees and charges. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1776 being a by-law to impose fees and charges. -cd.- Copies of their correspondence to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Algoma District Homes for the Aged Board, regarding their position on annual levies by that Board and the proposed redevelopment of Algoma Manor, were received from the Township of Michipicoten. The need to acquire information display facilities and some furnishings, etc., for the new marina services was discussed. The possibility of constructing a deck on the front of the building and completing landscaping prior to the opening of this building in the spring was also discussed. The Clerk was requested to seek quotations for consideration during budget deliberations. A request for permission to store a trailer on a site upon which there is no residential structure was considered however it was noted that the municipality’s trailer by-law prohibits the storage of trailers on such sites. Councillor Wildman informed Council that a Coureur D’Bois encampment display is proposed to be presented at the St. Joseph Island Museum this summer. Council had no objection. The municipal recycling program was discussed. The Clerk was requested to look into the possibility of having recycling collection bins located at the municipal waste disposal site and the costs involved. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do go into closed session to consider a proposed real estate transaction (10:22 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do return to open meeting (10:42 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 2002-12B in the amount of $46,067.28. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 03-1A in the amount of $73,950.29. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1777 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on January 21, 2003 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- _______________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick _______________________________ CLERK-A. 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