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May 20, 2011 Council Minutes
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 15, 2011, be approved.
i) BOYNE RIVER COTTAGE ASSOCIATION
Lot 1, Con 9 - Five Mile Bay Neighbourhood
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Official Plan Amendment application and directs staff to circulate for a future public meeting.
i ) KENNEDY, William
Part Lot 26, Con 4 Harrison
WHEREAS at its regular meeting on May 21st, 2010, Council approved the sale of a portion of Shore Road Allowance being Part 6 of Plan 42R-12998, subject to the Township acquiring a portion of the applicant’s land abutting Part 4 of Plan 42R-12998 for maintenance purposes, the area of which was to be determined by the Manager of Public Works and agreed upon by the applicant;
AND WHEREAS a survey has been completed of the subject area which depicts the area required by the Township for maintenance purposes, being Parts 2 and 3 of Plan 42R-19324;
AND WHEREAS Mr. Kennedy has stated his agreement to transferring Parts 2 and 3 of Plan 42R-19324 to the Township;
AND WHEREAS the survey has revealed that there is an additional portion of Shore Road Allowance that could be transferred to the applicant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff to engage the Township’s solicitor to complete the exchange of lands between the Township and Mr. Kennedy as follows:
That Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of Part 4 of Plan 42R-19324, and that the Shore Road Allowance portions described as Part 6 of Plan 42R-12998 and Part 4 of Plan 42R-19324 be conveyed to Mr. Kennedy;
That Parts 2 and 3 of Plan 42R-19324 be transferred to the Township from Mr. Kennedy for Township maintenance purposes;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the cost of the above noted transactions will be borne by the Township.
PURCHASE OF CRAWLER LOADER
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Public Works be authorized to proceed with the purchase of a new John Deere 605C Crawler Loader at the quoted price of $177,250.00 plus HST, less the trade-in value of the existing John Deere 555 Crawler Loader.
i) 2011 DEERHORN CONFERENCE
Council tabled the item and requested that it be brought back on the September Council agenda.
ii) WEST PARRY SOUND HEALTH CENTRE (WPSHC)
SUGGESTED BI-ANNUAL MEETING DATES
Council requested that staff forward a letter to the WPSHC indicating that an October meeting date would be preferred.
iii) ARTS ON THE BAY DINNER THEATRE
WHEREAS Arts on the Bay has scheduled its Summer Dinner Theatre at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre on July 6th, July 20th and August 10th, 2011;
AND WHEREAS in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, a Special Occasion Permit requires a resolution of Council designating this event(s) a Community Festival;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby designates the Arts on the Bay 2011 Summer Dinner Theatre Program scheduled to be held at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre on July 6th, July 20th and August 10th, 2011, a Community Festival.
iv) TONY CLEMENT GOLF CLASSIC - JUNE 28, 2011
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following Council members to attend the Tony Clement Golf Classic on June 28, 2011 in Gravenhurst: Reeve Ketchum, Councillor Hansuld, Cale Henderson, Councillor Zanussi and the CAO as a substitute if required.
8. DEPUTATION
MMM GROUP/MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION (MTO)
HIGHWAY 69 FOUR-LANING
Rob Klien and Brian Betts of MMM Group gave a presentation on behalf of MTO, regarding Highway 69 Four-Laning from Shawanaga River to North of Hwy 529 and Four-Laning from Hwy 529 Northerly 15 km. In addition, Michael Pearsal, along with two other staff members from the Ministry of Transportation were present to answer additional questions.
Key items raised by Council and staff concerned ownership, the impact of the Endangered Species Act both on construction and future maintenance, and bridges that could become municipal responsibilities. Ministry staff is to provide capital and maintenance costing for Endangered Species Act mitigation measures, as well as potential bridges.
v) WEST PARRY SOUND DISTRICT MUSEUM
This Item is deferred until the Museum comes forward with specific financial requirements.
vi) 911 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoints Joyce Crookshank to represent the Township of The Archipelago on the 9-1-1 Management Committee.
vii) TOWN OF THESSALON
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago supports the Resolution passed by the Town of Thessalon to petition the Government of Ontario through the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to reconsider the provisions of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009, and to address the provisions having regard for the negative impact created by the installation of ground mounted solar systems within residential and commercial areas in municipalities;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and to the Town of Thessalon.
Staff was directed to attach a copy of the Ribbon of Life article to the FONOM letter.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the May 2011 Council Correspondence listing.
viii) TOWN OF PARRY SOUND
Reeve Ketchum informed Council that the Council for the Town of Parry Sound has agreed to work with The Archipelago and Seguin Township along with area contractors to provide a facility for hot loading of barges.
ix) TOWN OF PARRY SOUND
FONOM HOST
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago endorses the Town of Parry Sound hosting of the next FONOM Conference on behalf of the West Parry Sound municipalities.
x) PARRY SOUND INDUSTRIAL PARK
Council was informed that the pump-out rates have increased from 13 cents to 17 cents per litre due to costs related to the maintenance of the sewage lagoon.
xi) DISTRICT OF PARRY SOUND MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION
Council directed staff to write a letter to the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association expressing its disappointment that resolutions passed at the Spring Association meeting were not on the FONOM Conference agenda in Timmins.
xii) POINTE AU BARIL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Council discussed the financial request from the Pointe au Baril Chamber of Commerce and have asked for a meeting in the later part of 2011, at which the Chamber should outline its future plans, including a business plan for 2012 onward.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council give a one-time contribution of $7,000 to the Pointe au Baril Chamber of Commerce based on the current information that the Chamber has not received funding from two sources totalling $4,000;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that if funding from either one or both of these two sources is approved that the Chamber will refund the Township that portion of the funding received from either Rainbow Country or from a grant through the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.
i) CAPPING PARAMETERS FOR THE 2011 FINAL TAXES -
THAT By-law Number 11-30, being a By-law to establish the capping parameters for the 2011 final taxes for the Commercial and Industrial Classes, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 20th day of May, 2011.
ii) 2011 RATES OF TAXATION
THAT By-law Number 11-31, being a By-law to Set and Levy the Rates of taxation for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2011, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 20th day of May, 2011.
iii) 2011 TAX RATIOS
THAT By-law Number 11-32, being a By-law to Set Tax Ratios for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2011, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 20th day of May, 2011.
THAT By-Law Number 11-33, being a Confirming By-law, be read and finally passed in Open Council this 20th day of May, 2011.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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