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Township of St. Joseph May 20, 2003 Council met at the Municipal Administration Building in Richards Landing on the above date. Present were Reeve Lorraine Aelick; Councillors Margaret Butters, Vince Vernelli, Wayne Van Sickle and Jody Wildman; Clerk/CAO Michael Jagger and Deputy Clerk Mary Lou Rains. The meeting opened with a prayer. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do adopt the minutes of the May 6, 2003 meeting as presented. -cd. The award programs were discussed. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do nominate Barb Jackson for a 10 year Volunteer Service Award. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do nominate the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association for the Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism in Ontario. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do recognize Ray Stortini as 2003 Senior of the Year in the Township of St. Joseph. -cd.- Quotes were received on equipment for the marina building. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Onward Commercial Laundry Equipment to supply one coin operated washer at a price of $1,075.00 and one coin operated dryer at a price of $810.00, plus shipping and applicable taxes. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do accept the proposals by Thomas Young Builders Limited for the installation of air conditioners at the Municipal Office, Fire Hall and Marina at a cost of $450.00 plus GST. -cd.- The quote from Sault This Week in regards to promoting St. Joseph Island was considered. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do purchase a ¼ page ad in the proposed St. Joseph Island promotional insert in Sault this Week and that we also order 1,000 copies of that publication for local distribution. -cd.- Correspondence was received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding Road Salts and Blue Box Program, Chemical Insecticides/West Nile Virus, Larviciding Program/West Nile Virus and Municipal Business Corporations Regulations. Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Local Improvement Charges Regulation. The 2002 Policing Cost Reconciliation was received from the Government of Ontario Revenue Services Centre. An invitation from the St. Joseph Island Economic Development Corporation regarding a workshop on Insurance and Incorporation for Businesses, Organizations and Individuals was received. Correspondence was received from the Rick Hanson Foundation regarding the Wheels in Motion Campaign. A request from Central Algoma Secondary School for a donation toward their Graduation Ceremonies was received. An invitation was received from the Town of Blind River regarding their White Pine Cultural Festival. Board meeting minutes were received from the Homes for the Aged. An application to rezone part of Lot 20, Concession Neebish from Zone RU-Rural to Zone SR-Seasonal Residential to permit the creation of three seasonal residential lots was considered. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do approve Zoning Amendment Application #03-2 by Gilbertson Enterprises, part of Lot 20, Concession Neebish. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1792 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1792 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 997. -cd. Mr. Chris Jones of Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. was in attendance to discuss the Official Plan Update. Correspondence was received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation regarding the Townships resolution on Slots Revenue Sharing. An application for consent to sever a strip of land from part of Lot 7, Concession A was received from the St. Joseph Island Planning Board. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do advise the St. Joseph Island Planning Board that we have no objection to Consent Application #4/03 by Paul Stubbe, Part of Lot 7, Concession A; subject to the usual condition respecting payment of taxes prior to deeds being stamped. -cd.- Correspondence was received from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent asking Council for support of their resolution. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do endorse the resolution by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent respecting criminals convicted of first degree murder being incarcerated in minimum security facilities. -cd.- Correspondence was received from the City of Pickering asking for endorsement of a Zoning Orders Resolution. A letter was received from Evelyn Predum requesting a leave of absence from the St. Joseph Island Museum Board. Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do grant Evelyn Predum a leave of absence from the Museum Board for the balance of the current term which expires on November 30, 2003. -cd.- A proposal regarding a Cruising Video was received from Ten Star Productions. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do invite Ten Star Productions to include the Richards Landing Municipal Marina in their new cruising video. -cd.- Communication recommendations were received from Tele-Focus Consulting. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do accept the communication savings recommendation prepared by Tele-Focus Consulting. -cd.- Information was received regarding a Cultural Attractions Fund Workshop. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do authorize the Clerk/CAO to attend the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Workshop to be held in Sudbury on June 6, 2003. -cd.- The disposal of surplus Township equipment was considered at this time. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do declare surplus certain equipment as recommended by staff and do offer that equipment for sale by tender. -cd.- Correspondence was received from the Township of Hilton regarding a joint Council meeting. The Clerk was instructed to advise that municipality that Council would like to continue with the annual joint meeting. Improvements and repairs to park washrooms was considered. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do accept the proposals by Thomas Young Builders Limited for renovations to washrooms at the Centennial Grounds and Tranter Memorial Park at a cost of $1,315.00 plus GST. -cd.- Quotes were received for the purchase of a push lawn mower. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do accept the quotation by Kentvale Merchants Ltd. to supply an MTD Wildcat 20” push lawn mower at a price of $179.00 plus applicable taxes. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do confirm authorization for submission of an application for two student positions under the Summer Jobs Services Program. -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do go into closed session to consider personnel matters (9:44 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do return to open meeting (9:58 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do hire Tammy Moore as Program/Office Assistant (Level 1) on a 6 month contract basis. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 03-5A in the amount of $39,197.47. -cd.- Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1793 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do adjourn to meet again on May 24, 2003 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- _______________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick _______________________________ CLERK-A. 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