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Township of St. Joseph March 4, 2003 Council met at the Municipal Administration Building in Richards Landing on the above date. Present were Reeve Lorraine Aelick; Councillors Margaret Butters, Wayne Van Sickle and Jody Wildman; and Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger. The meeting was opened with a prayer. Councillor Van Sickle declared a conflict of interest in respect to the possible hiring of a computer consultant and the Co-ordinator of Seniors and Disabled Services position as he may be submitting applications for those positions. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the February 18th, 2003 meeting as presented. -cd.- Correspondence was received from AMO respecting Bill 120, the Energy Pricing, Conservation and Supply Act, 2003, the federal budget, OMB process and procedures, upcoming safe drinking water seminars, and the 2003 AMO Conference. The Clerk was requested to discuss the upcoming safe drinking water seminars with the municipality’s water system operator. Acknowledgement of a resolution by Council seeking funding from the Province for staff of Northern Ontario municipalities to attend training sessions dealing with provincial legislative changes was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. An invitation to a visioning session for the proposed new hospital was received from the Sault Area Hospital. Notice of their 2003 operating levy requirements was received from the District of Algoma Homes for the Aged. A copy of correspondence to the Minister of Finance encouraging the introduction of private-sector competition in the property assessment field was received from Cole, Layer, Trumble, Canada Inc. Council did not support this approach. Copies of the minutes of recent meetings of a number of local boards and committees were received and reviewed. Mr. Rick Green of the St. Joseph Island Community Policing Committee was in attendance to make a presentation to Reeve Aelick. Requests for support of resolutions were considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the City of Thorold endorsing the Romanow Report and requesting the federal and provincial governments to implement the recommendations outlined in that report. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Municipality of Trent Hills respecting the need for a new provincial funding formula to address the high cost of mandated drinking water system upgrades. -cd.- The new marina services building, currently under construction, was discussed. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize the signing of change orders for the new Marina Services Building upon agreement with the project architect. -cd.- Notice was received that the former tenants of the restaurant at the marina do not wish to exercise their option to lease the restaurant space in the new marina services building. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do advertise the new restaurant space at the Richards Landing Municipal Marina as available for lease. -cd.- Problems being experienced with the municipality’s internet service and the possibility of switching to another service provider were discussed. An enquiry regarding the possible rental of office space in the Municipal Administration Building was discussed and will be looked into further. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1784 being a by-law to provide for an exemption from municipal purposes taxation for the Royal Canadian Legion. -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. 1784 being a by-law to provide for an exemption from municipal purposes taxation for the Royal Canadian Legion. -cd.- The high cost of heating oil was discussed. It was agreed to draft a resolution on this matter for consideration at the next meeting. A letter of resignation was received from Sheila Campbell. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do with regret accept the resignation of Sheila Campbell from the position of Co-ordinator of Seniors and Disabled Services. -cd.- Superintendent Ross Armstrong was in attendance to update Council on the activities of the Public Works and Transportation Services Department. Both water system and road related issues were discussed. Correspondence was received from Canada Post advising of an upcoming mail delivery service review in this community. Notice that Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 to 10, 2003 was received from Emergency Management Ontario. Copies of correspondence to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care requesting the proposed redevelopment of Algoma Manor and meetings to discuss that issue were received from the Township of Michipicoten and the City of Elliott Lake. A number of health and safety issues were discussed including possible appointment of a health and safety representative for the public works and transportation department. The division of responsibilities within the public works and transportation department was also discussed. Winter operation of the municipal landfill site was discussed. The need for computer support/consulting services was discussed. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do advertise for computer support/consulting services on an as needed basis. -cd.- A donation request for a CASS Memorial Family Hockey Tournament was received. Council agreed to refer this matter to the Recreation Committee. One application was received for appointment to the new Community Development Working Group. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do appoint Laurence McKay as a community representative on the Community Development Working Group. -cd.- Possible additional heritage river signage locations were discussed. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 03-2B in the amount of $179,541.53. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1785 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on March 18, 2003 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- ___________________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick _________________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger |