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Township of St. Joseph April 22, 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, Vince Vernelli and Jody Wildman; and Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger. The meeting was opened with a prayer. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the April 8, 2003 meeting as presented. -cd.- The revised draft job descriptions for a number of positions were reviewed. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do adopt the revised job descriptions as recommended by the Personnel Committee, other than fire department positions. -cd.- The new marina services building, and the draft sublease with Pat and Darlene Giunti for the restaurant space in that building, was discussed. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1788 being a by-law to authorize a sub-lease agreement. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1788 being a by-law to authorize a sub-lease agreement. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do accept the proposal by Thomas Young Builders Ltd. to construct a 512 sq. ft. deck at the new Marina Service Building at a cost of $10,900.00 plus G.S.T. -cd.- Correspondence advising that the annual Canadian Arts Festival is planned to be held in Richards Landing on June 28, 2003 was received from the St. Joseph Island Arts Association. Correspondence regarding the Province’s new Community Rental Housing pilot program was received from AMO. Notice of regional boundary changes was received from the Ministry of Transportation. A brief summary of the Provincial Offences Division operations for the year 2002 and the calculation of net revenues from those operations was received from the City of Sault Ste. Marie. A copy of correspondence to the Ministry of the Environment requesting an extension to the deadline for completing upgrades to the Richards Landing Well Pumphouse was received from Kresin Engineering Corporation. Correspondence regarding the upcoming Throne Speech was received from Progressive Conservative Candidate Terry McCutcheon. Copies of the minutes of recent meetings and newsletters of various local boards and committees were received and reviewed. Mr. Steve Elliott was in attendance on behalf of the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association to request Council’s support for their Conservation Centre project. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do support the proposed development of the St. Joseph Island Conservation Centre by the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association. -cd.- Mrs. Mary Donna Slumskie, Chair of the Public Library Board, and Librarian Sharon Thomas, were in attendance to present the Public Library Board’s 2003 proposed budget. Mrs. Barb Jackson, Chair of the Seniors/Disabled Services Advisory Committee, was in attendance to discuss personnel matters. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do go into closed session to consider personnel matters (8:43 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do return to open meeting (9:18 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do appoint Betty Barthelmes as a back-up to the Office/Program Assistant (Level 1) effective immediately. -cd- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do appoint Ashley Fortney to the position of Back-up Custodian (Level 1) effective immediately, subject to a six month probationary period. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do appoint Heidi Barton as Co-ordinator of Seniors and Disabled Services (Level 1) effective immediately, subject to a six month probationary period. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do invite applications for the position of Office/Program Assistant on a six month contract basis. -cd.- Supt. Ross Armstrong was in attendance to discuss possible drainage improvements in the St. Marys Drive area. It was agreed to meet on-site with a representative of affected landowners to review potential improvement options. The need for improvements to the municipal landfill site was also discussed. Requests for support of resolutions were considered. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Township of Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional respecting the need for meetings and discussions on the funding, apportionment and legality of past funding for Algoma District Homes for the Aged. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Township of Michipicoten requesting the Provincial Government to investigate the fairness and legitimacy of the charges levied by Great Lakes Power. -cd.- An offer to review and analyze the municipality’s telecommunications system under a savings sharing arrangement was considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do accept the proposal by Tele-Focus Consulting to conduct an analysis of our telecommunications system under a savings-sharing agreement. -cd.- The annual water plant compliance report was presented to Council. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do acknowledge receipt of the 2002 Compliance Report for the Richards Landing Water Treatment Plant. -cd.- Summer hours of operations were considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do approve summer hours for Administration and Public Works and Transportation staff for the period May 19th to August 31, 2003. -cd.- Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Affordable Housing Program. A copy of a resolution regarding safety concerns on Highway 17 was received. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Township of Johnson requesting the Ministry of Transportation to develop a program to address dangers on Highway 17 in the Desbarats area. -cd.- Councillor Van Sickle reported on the recent meeting of the Algoma District Municipal Association. The annual spring clean-up was discussed. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do waive garbage dump tipping fees for non-household refuse from residences in this community during Environment Week. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 03-4A in the amount of $56,714.68. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1789 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on May 6, 2003 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- _____________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick ______________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger |