October 3, 2005

Present: Reeve David Moore and Councillors Gerald Bell, Leonard Brown, Jury Naklowych and Debbie Zulak

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer, Shawn Boggs

05-241 That the Township of McKellar accept the minutes of the September 19, 2005 Council meeting as circulated.

05-242 That the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2005-20, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 94-17 (Trailer Licencing By-law), First and Second reading.

05-243 That the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2005-20, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 94-17 (Trailer Licencing By-law), Third reading and Passed in Open Council this 3^rd day of October, 2005.

05-244 That the Township of McKellar approve General Government Voucher #9 in the amount of $383,879.33 as follows:

05-245 That the Township of McKellar approve Road Voucher #9 in the amount of $184,737.08.

05-246 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Township of Stone Mills resolution recommending that the Province of Ontario "amend the Provincial Policy Statement to phase in Section 2.3.4 Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments over a five year period and provide to municipalities sensible and practicable solutions to identifying on planning documents a true reflection of prime agricultural areas."

05-247 That the Township of McKellar endorse the City of Hamilton's resolution endorsing the Ontario Mayors for the Future of Agriculture recommendation "that the Province of Ontario immediately develop effective funding mechanisms specifically to support rural and agricultural development issues."

05-248 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Town of Tecumseh's resolution requesting the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to "re-affirm their support of the Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) Funding; and further, that the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services re-instate envelope funding to provide Municipalities throughout Ontario the opportunity to train and certify their residents to ensure that they continue to make communities stronger and safety resilient."

05-249 That the Township of McKellar authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute a site plan agreement with Taeryn's Cover All Tarping Limited as per application.

05-250 That the Township of McKellar instruct the Clerk to write the Department of Fisheries and Oceans stating that the Township has no objection to the road allowance between Lots 25 and 26 in the 9^th Concession being improved subject to the applicants entering into an Unassumed Road Improvement Agreement with the municipality. All conditions which may be imposed by Fisheries and Oceans and other government agencies to be adhered to by the applicants.

05-251 That the Township of McKellar, pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, move into closed session at 8:55 p.m.

05-252 That the Township of McKellar come out of closed session at 10:00 p.m. and reconvene the meeting.

05-253 That the Township of McKellar accept the reports and recommendations arising from the closed session held October 3, 2005.

05-254 That the Township of McKellar direct the Fire Chief to get cost estimates for septic system, site preparation and construction of 2 bay garage with one bay suitable for classroom at Station No. 2 as per discussion at the meeting of September 28, 2005.

05-255 That the Township of McKellar adjourn to meet again on October 17, 2005 or at the call of the Reeve. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.