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Township of St. Joseph July 8, 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 June 17, 2003 meeting as presented. -cd.- The Clerk reported that there were several local artists interested in displaying their work at the Marina Galleria. Councillor Butters will arrange a meeting with these interested persons. Correspondence was received from Kresin Engineering Corporation in regards to the new legislation dealing specifically with the Province’s Safe Drinking Water Act; the Drinking Water Systems Regulation and Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act. Also received from Kresin Engineering was a letter in regards to Compliance with MOE Certificate of Approval at the Richards Landing Well Pumphouse. Requests for support of resolutions were considered. Correspondence was received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in regards to their response to the reports on Source Water Protection and on Police Restructuring. A Summary of Legislative Sessions and News on Controversial By-laws was also received. Correspondence was received from the Minister of Energy in regards to Electricity Pricing. Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in regards to West Nile Virus funding. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food informed Council that the Nutrient Management Act will be proclaimed on July 1, 2003 and will come into effect September 30, 2003. Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Citizenship in regards to the Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2001. Correspondence was received from the Assessment Review Board advising Council of the complaint streaming strategy that they have adopted to handle complaints. A thank you was received from the St. Joseph Island Voyageurs Snowmobile Club for allowing them to place trails over the Township property. A thank you was received from Barb Jackson for recognizing her ten years of volunteer involvement with the Dr. Trefry Centre. Correspondence was received from Industry Canada in regards to consultation pertaining to the siting of antenna towers. Board minutes were received from the Algoma Health Unit. Correspondence was received from the City of Sault Ste. Marie in regards to a Provincial Offences Workshop. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do authorize the Clerk/CAO to attend the Provincial Offences Workshop to be held in Sault Ste. Marie on August 13, 2003. -cd.- The Seniors Program 2002 Reconciliation Report was received. Moved by Wayne Van Sickle Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do acknowledge and accept the 2002 Reconciliation Report and Auditor’s Report for the Community Residential Alternatives Program. -cd.- An application for an extension of a Trailer Permit was received for consideration. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Jody Wildman Be it resolved that we do approve a trailer permit extension for Ken and Kathy Smith, part of Lot 18, Concession D, 2225 Shore Road, for a period of 60 days. -cd.- The 2003 Tax Rates were presented at this time. Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1798 a by-law to provide for the adoption of tax rates for the year 2003. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1798 being a by-law to provide for the adoption of tax rates for the year 2003. -cd.- Mr. & Mrs. E. Massicotte attended Council in regards to the proposed road name change of a portion of Lookout Drive to Riverside Drive. The Clerk also presented a signed letter from taxpayers in this area who also had concerns about this change. Council discussed this issue at length. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the MNR requesting them to close the portion of Lookout Drive located on Crown land and also to inform the ratepayers what their new civic addresses will be. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do give First and Second Reading to By-law No. 1797 being a by-law to change the name of a highway. -cd.- Moved by Vince Vernelli Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do give Third and Final Reading to By-law No. 1797 being a by-law to change the name of a highway. -cd.- Correspondence was received from the St. Joseph Island Economic Development Committee in regards to the Island Familiarization Tour that had recently been held. A copy of a letter to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care was received from the City of Elliot Lake in regards to the Algoma Manor Redevelopment. Correspondence was received from the Algoma Health Unit in regards to the West Nile Virus Control Strategies. Correspondence was received from the Sault Area Hospital inviting Council to attend a meeting on the plans for the new hospital. Reeve Aelick and Councillor Vernelli will attend this meeting. Correspondence was received from Ursula and Horst Schneider in regards to extending the pavement from their driveway to Gore Street via a laneway at the rear of their property. Council will consider this at a future meeting. At this time Councillor Van Sickle reported on the Assisted Living Study; the work that is being done through the new Community Economic Development Office and on his attendance at a meeting regarding Casino Revenue. Several Marina related issues were discussed. A Health and Safety inspection report was received from Barry Elliott, Health & Safety Representative, with suggestions for more employee training. The Clerk was instructed to contact other municipalities in regards to the possibility of a joint training session. Concerns regarding the Cenotaph were brought to Council’s attention and will be looked into. A report of a dead animal buried on private property was discussed and it was decided that further investigation would be required. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the Algoma Health Unit regarding this matter. Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do go into closed session to consider legal and personnel issues (10:05 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Margaret Butters Seconded by Vince Vernelli Be it resolved that we do return to open meeting (11:05 p.m.). -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 03-6B in the amount of $126,931.37. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Margaret Butters Be it resolved that we do authorize payment of Voucher No. 03-7A in the amount of $140,474.31. -cd.- Moved by Jody Wildman Seconded by Wayne Van Sickle Be it resolved that we do pass By-law No. 1799 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 July 22, 2003 or at the call of the Reeve. -cd.- ______________________________ REEVE-Lorraine Aelick ______________________________ CLERK-A. 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