December 19, 2005

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

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer, Shawn Boggs

05-338 That the Township of McKellar accept the minutes of the December 5, 2005 Council meeting as circulated.

05-339 That the Township of McKellar hereby give by-law No. 2005-28, being a By-law to amend By-law No. 95-12 (Zoning By-law) for Lots 1 to 4, Plan 9, Louisa Street north side, First and Second reading.

05-340 That the Township of McKellar hereby give by-law No. 2005-28, being a By-law to amend By-law No. 95-12 (Zoning By-law) for Lots 1 to 4, Plan 9, Louisa Street north side, Third reading and Passed in Open Council this 19^th day of December, 2005.

05-341 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Township of South Algonquin's resolution requesting that "Provincial Ombudsman Andre Marin, who has launched a full investigation into the Current Value Assessment system and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, be urged to recommend to Premier Dalton McGuinty an immediate short term solution whereby the 2005 moratorium on assessment increases would be extended through the 2006 taxation year. This "freeze" would also allow more time for MPAC to replace their 30-year old computer system for a new Integrated Property System that is scheduled for implementation before the end of 2006. Be it also resolved that both Ombudsman Andre Marin and Premier Dalton McGuinty recognize that the Provincial Government should undertake a systemic review of CVA during the 2006 moratorium period in order to develop and implement a more equitable; a more stable, and a more transparent assessment system."

05-342 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Town of Essex's resolution requesting the Province of Ontario "to amend The Negligence Act R.S.O. 1990 so that only where a municipality is found to be at least 50% liable would the full claim be paid."

05-343 That the Township of McKellar authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute the attached Assignment and Assumption of Agreement and Release and Consent Agreement as prepared by the Township's solicitor and the Reeve and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign such other documents as may be required to cause effect to the letter of intent dated November 22, 2005.

05-344 That the Township of McKellar approve application for consent, file No. B60/2005 (Wolfond) subject to the various agency approvals and the application meeting the requirements of Zoning By-law No. 95-12.

05-345 That the Township of McKellar approve application for consent resubmission, file No. B25/2004 (Ridge at Manitou Inc.) subject to the various agency approvals.

05-346 That the Township of McKellar give all permanent employees a $75.00 Christmas bonus.

05-347 That the Township of McKellar adjourn to meet again on January 9, 2006 or at the call of the Reeve. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.