August 3, 2004

Council Meeting Minutes August 3, 2004

Present: Reeve David Moore and Councillors Don Hindle, Jury Naklowych and Debbie Zulak

Regrets: Councillor Gerald Bell

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer, Shawn Boggs

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-203 That the Township of McKellar accept the minutes of the July 29, 2004 special Council meeting as circulated.

Carried

Visitors: Mrs. Myrna Fenton was present to inquire of Council the status of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and what the priorities are for the Community Centre. Mrs. Fenton also requested that more municipal information be posted on the web site. Council stated that the Township is in the process of applying for a grant to hire an intern to assist with the implementation of the Strategic Plan and that an upgraded water system at the Community Centre remains a priority. Reeve Moore thanked Mrs. Fenton for attending.

Mr. David Gibson and Mr. Jim Hawes were in attendance to answer any questions Council had regarding the sale of the Information Centre. Mr. Hawes stated that until the property changes hands, various government approvals could not be obtained, and thus, the dates in the agreement of purchase and sale reflected this fact.

Moved by: Don Hindle

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

04-204 That the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2004-19, being a by-law to authorize the sale of the Parry Sound Area Information Centre, First and Second reading.

YEA: Councillors Hindle, Naklowych, Reeve Moore

NAY: Councillor Zulak

Carried

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-205 That the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2004-19, being a by-law to authorize the sale of the Parry Sound Area Information Centre, Third reading and Passed in Open Council this 3^rd day of August, 2004.

YEA: Councillors Hindle, Naklowych, Reeve Moore

NAY: Councillor Zulak

Carried

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Debbie Zulak

04-206 That the Township of McKellar approve General Government Voucher #7 in the amount of $90,885.00 as follows:

General Government 66,662.03

Waste Services 15,879.71

Recreation 2,414.29

Community Centre 2,178.93

Fire Department 3,750.04

Carried

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Moved by: Don Hindle

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

04-207 That the Township of McKellar approve Road Voucher #7 in the amount of $87,271.45.

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

04-208 That the Township of McKellar request the Ministry of Health look at all options when auditing the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit. The Township of McKellar wants to ensure that all avenues have been investigated and stress there are other options besides outsourcing to the District of Muskoka to look at, such as the Chief Financial Officer of the District Social Services Administration Board, an in-house approach and hiring of qualified people.

Carried

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-209 That the Township of McKellar appoint Ms. Janet Crich to the McKellar Township Public Library Board. Term of appointment to December 31, 2004.

Carried

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-210 That the Township of McKellar authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to execute the Minutes of Settlement for roll No. 002-496.

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-211 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Town of Iroquois Falls' resolution petitioning the provincial government to "make the gas tax available to all Ontario Municipalities and that funds be dispersed on a system such as equalized assessment to ensure fair distribution".

Carried

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-212 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Township of Severn's resolution petitioning the Provincial government for funding to implement the requirements of the Emergency Management Act.

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-213 That the Township of McKellar endorse the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey's resolution requesting the Premier of Ontario to "take immediate action to do what is right for the citizens of this province, to do what is best for community safety and to protect the rights of individuals by enacting legislation to protect emergency volunteer workers before more damage is done."

Carried

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Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Debbie Zulak

04-214 That the Township of McKellar endorse the City of Cornwall's resolution requesting the Province of Ontario to provide special funding to assist municipalities in the implementation of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-215 That the Township of McKellar instruct the Road Superintendent to make the necessary repairs to the drainage ditch located on Part 8, Plan PSR 1467. Work shall not commence until the owners agree in writing to sign a waiver and grant to the Township a drainage easement. Costs for the registration of the easement shall be borne by the Township.

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

04-216 That the Township of McKellar instruct the Treasurer to pay the Parry Sound Area Industrial Park $2,500.00 (5 months @ $500.00/month) for the privilege of allowing Township residents' septage to be deposited in the industrial Park lagoon system subject to the Industrial Park Board entering into a formal agreement with the Township for the acceptance of such septage and accurate records of usage being kept.

Carried

Councillor Hindle declared a pecuniary interest on the following motions and vacated his chair and did not participate in the closed session.

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

04-217 That the Township of McKellar, pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, move into closed session at 9:27 p.m.

Carried

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Debbie Zulak

04-218 That the Township of McKellar come out of closed session at 9:43 p.m. and reconvene the meeting.

Carried

Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

04-219 That the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2004-20, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator, First and Second reading.

Carried

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Moved by: Debbie Zulak

Seconded by: Jury Naklowych

04-220 That the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2004-20, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator, Third reading and Passed in Open Council this 3^rd day of August, 2004.

YEA: Councillors Naklowych, Zulak, Reeve Moore

DECLARED CONFLICT: Councillor Hindle

Carried

Councillor Hindle returned to his chair

Moved by: Jury Naklowych

Seconded by: Don Hindle

04-221 That the Township of McKellar adjourn to meet again on August 9, 2004 or at the call of the Reeve. Meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m.

Carried

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Reeve Clerk