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Township of St. Joseph May 6, 2003 Council met at the Municipal Administration Building in Richards Landing on the above date. Present were Councillors Jody Wildman, Wayne Van Sickle, Vince Vernelli and Margaret Butters; Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger and Deputy Clerk Mary Lou Rains. Absent were Reeve Lorraine Aelick. The meeting opened with a prayer. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do appoint Councillor Jody Wildman as the Acting Head of Council in the absence of the Reeve. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the April 22, 2003 meeting as presented. -cd.- The Clerk reported on prices for furnishings and equipment for the marina building. This will be looked into at a later date. Correspondence was received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding Source Water Protection Report, Municipalities Affected by SARS and Electricity Update. Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Citizenship & Culture inviting the Township to participate in Ontario’s volunteer recognition programs for 2003. Correspondence was received from Michael Brown M.P.P., regarding a proposed health policy that the Ontario Liberals have launched. Acknowledgement was received from the Minister of Energy, John Baird, M.P.P., regarding the Townships support for the resolution from the City of Thorold regarding Hydro One Networks Inc Correspondence was received from the St. Joseph Island Economic Development Corporation regarding their workplan for 2003. Board meeting minutes were received from the Algoma Health Unit. An invitation was received from the Corporation of Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Add’l to attend the grand opening of the Echo Bay Fire Hall. Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Citizenship seeking nominations for membership in the Order of Ontario and the Lincoln M. Alexander Award. Correspondence was received from ADnet requesting Council consider giving support to their initiative to provide high-speed internet service throughout the area. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do support the District Wide High-Speed Infrastructure project proposed by the Algoma District Community Network (ADnet). -cd.- Correspondence was received from the Corporation of Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Add’l asking for support of their resolution regarding a Source Water Protection Plan. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Township of Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Add’l requesting the Ministry of the Environment to take on the responsibility of preparing Source Water Protection Plans for all watersheds in the Province of Ontario. -cd.- The museum board submitted their proposed 2003 budget. The 2002 Audited Financial Reports were received from the auditor. Moved by Vince Vernelli Second by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do approve the 2002 Financial Reports as prepared by the firm of BDO Dunwoody. -cd.- Superintendent Ross Armstrong was in attendance to discuss ditching concerns. Quotes on painting lines in the downtown area were received and other road related matters were discussed. The amalgamated tenders were also presented at this time. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Paint Your Lot Striping to provide line painting in Richards Landing at a cost of $1,242.75. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do accept the following amalgamated tender prices: Surface Treatment – Royel Paving Lindsay $55,764.12 Blades – Champion Road Machinery 3,594.12 Culverts – Armtec 4,561.04 Calcium – Liquid – General Chemical 10,242.06 Flake – Wamco 11,212.50 Signs & Posts – Northern Pipe 1,462.28 Cold Mix – Innovative 1,175.14 Paper Supplies – Grand & Toy 677.35 Fuel – LeClair Fuels -Furnace Oil 41.4˘/l -Dyed Diesel 45.15˘/l -Clear Diesel 61.31˘/l -Regular Gasoline 68.16˘/l -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do consider Zoning Application #Z.A. 03-1 at this time (8:18 p.m.). -cd.- An application to reduce the minimum building setback from the property boundary adjacent to Lucy Street on Lots 1 & 2, Plan No. 918 to permit an addition to the rear of the retail store, was considered. Mrs. Cheryl Ambeault was in attendance in support of this application. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do approve Zoning Application #Z.A. 03-1 by Jay and Cheryl Ambeault to reduce the minimum building setback from Lucy Street to permit an addition to the rear of the retail store located on lots 1 and 2, Plan 918. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1790 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1790 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- Three shore allowance purchase applications were considered at this time. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do approve in principle the shore allowance purchase applications by Douglas Thompson, Lot 12, Plan 4215; 834212 Ontario Ltd., Lot 13, Plan 4215; and Michael Hackett and Angela Bratina, Lot 4, Plan 1M-436; subject to the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 and By-law No. 1076, and the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources; providing the required reference plan of survey and deposit are received by this municipality within one year of this date. -cd.- Clerk, Michael Jagger, reported on the AMCTO Workshop he attended recently. The Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association informed Council that their annual general meeting will take place on Thursday May 22, 2003. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do authorize Councillor Jody Wildman to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association to be held in Sault Ste. Marie on May 22, 2003. -cd.- Correspondence was received from East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation inviting Council to their Annual General Meeting. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize Councillor Wayne Van Sickle to attend the Annual General Meeting of East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation to be held in Thessalon on May 31, 2003. -cd.- A quote was received from Sault This Week in regards to promoting St. Joseph Island. This was deferred until the next meeting. M.A.S.T. training application forms were received from the Township of Shedden. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do register all marina attendants for the Marina Attendant Summer Training (MAST) program. -cd.- The proposed agreement between the Township and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation regarding funding for the skating rink/building and road improvements were received. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do authorize the Reeve and/or the Clerk to sign the NCCAP funding agreement for the skating rink/building and road improvement projects. -cd.-
An application for a trailer permit extension was received. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do approve the application by Sandy Gardiner for a trailer permit extension for Lot 1, Plan 101, 1150 Richards Street, for a period of 60 days. -cd. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do go into closed session to consider personnel matters (9:20 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do return to open meeting (9:30 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do make summer employment offers to the following students: Michael Dotter Andrea Jagger Hannah McRae Skye Nelson -cd.- Discussion took place in regards to Cornfest. The Clerk was instructed to send letters to businesses and organizations in regards to an upcoming meeting to be held Wednesday May 14, 2003. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 03-4B in the amount of $100,366.84. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1791 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 May 20, 2003 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- _________________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick ________________________________ CLERK-A. Michael Jagger |