MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
February 13, 2007

PRESENT: Reeve Robert Rydholm
Councillor Shirley Hunt
Councillor Brenda Spithoff
Councillor Donna Young
Road Superintendent Ken Malinoski
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Heather Vialoux

ALSO PRESENT: Fire Chief Aime Spencer
Deputy Fire Chief Terry Baxter
Steve Hill - Ministry of Natural Resources

ABSENT: Councillor Mary Lynne Hunt


1. CALL TO ORDER

Reeve Rydholm called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Resolution No. 2007-30

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Hunt

THAT the Meeting Agenda be adopted as amended. CARRIED.

3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest on the part of any member of Council.


4. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS

Mr. Steve Hill, representing Ministry of Natural Resources, presented the Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement for the period from 2007 to 2012. The agreement remains the same as our previous 5 year contract which expires on March 31, 2007. Agreement was reviewed and will be brought back to Council for approval and signatures at our regular meeting on March 13, 2007.


ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1 Minutes - Regular Meeting - January 23, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-31

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Hunt

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 13, 2007 be adopted as amended. Resolution No. 2007-02 amended to include "Moved by Councillor M. Hunt and Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt." CARRIED.


5.2 Minutes - Special Meeting - January 31, 2007

Resolution 2007-32

Moved by Councillor Shirley Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on January 31, 2007 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED.



6. REPORTS FROM MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

6.1 Road Superintendent Report

Mr. Malinoski advised the department has been scarifying and sanding the roads. They have been keeping the Maxwell Rd North open as people are using it, if we should receive a heavy snowfall and are unable to keep it safely maintained then it will be closed. They are continuing to work on the fence rails for the cemetery. Culverts are backing up in several areas and are being steamed. Several attempts have been made to contact AAA Garage Door Service to complete the installation of the door openers. They have failed to return phone calls and fax messages have been ignored.

6.2 Fire Chief's Report - filed

The department is planning another Chinese Auction to be held on April 21st. They will also be hosting the Paul Goulet competition at the Kakabeka Falls Legion on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Joint training will be held in mid April with the MNR fire crews to integrate the MNR agreement with the Township.

6.3 Clerk's Report - filed


7. DISBURSEMENT LIST

7.1 Disbursement List No. 12A 2007

Resolution No. 2007-33

Moved by Councillor Shirley Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the accounts in the amount of $61,833.51 as per Disbursement List No. 02A 2007 be approved for payment. CARRIED.

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1 The Deputy Clerk presented correspondence from MMAH on the Financial Indicators Review for 2006 for the reporting year 2005, a follow up to the meeting with Heather Brown and Council last December.


9. NEW BUSINESS

The NorWest Community Health Centre is currently developing a mobile health unit to improve access to health care and health promotion for rural communities. A questionnaire regarding the use of programs will be included in our next newsletter.



Resolution No. 2007-34

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Shirley Hunt

THAT the Council of the Township of Conmee place a half page ad in the amount of $55.00 in the Hymers Agricultural Fair Prize Book. CARRIED.

Resolution No. 2007-35

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Shirley Hunt

THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee accepts the 2007 Accessibility Plan as prepared. CARRIED.

Resolution No. 2007-36

Moved by Councillor Shirley Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the following persons be approved to attend the Thunder Bay District Municipal League Conference on March 2nd and 3rd:

Councillor M. Hunt
Councillor S. Hunt
Councillor Spithoff
Reeve Rydholm
Clerk Patricia Maxwell.

CARRIED.

Resolution No. 2007-37

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Township of Conmee to affix their signatures to by-law No. 907, being a by-law to appoint a building official. CARRIED.

Ms. Maki had presented a Membership Renewal invoice from the Ontario Building Officials Association in the amount of $100.00 requesting payment be made on her behalf. Upon review of her contract, Council felt that the cost of the membership renewal fee for her to belong to a professional organization for building inspectors should not be paid by Council.

Council has expressed concern over reports that buildings have been issued a permit for the purpose of a shed and it is reported that the shed may be inhabited as a residence. In other cases buildings and/or trailers have been set up on properties without the proper building permits or inspections. These buildings could pose a fire hazard if they are not properly inspected. Council is also concerned for the safety of the occupants of these premises should an emergency occur and no fire number has been assigned. Council requests that the Fire Department inspect these buildings.


10. CORRESPONDENCE

10.1 2007 MMAH Repayment Limit
10.2 Waste Diversion Ontario - Recycling
10.3 Northwest Community Health Centre - questionnaire
10.4 Hymers Agr. Fair - advertisement request
10.5 Review of Accessibility Plan
10.6 Report from G. Arnold re LRCA
10.7 Attendance at T.B. District Municipal League Conference
10.8 Geraldton Community Forest In. - GPS systems
10.9 Superior North EMS - January to June Report
10.10 Superior North Survey re above report
10.11 Municipal World - subscription
10.12 By-Law No. 907 - Building Inspector
10.13 Building Permits - Councils concerns

11. ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 2007-38

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Shirley Hunt

THAT we do now adjourn at 8;12 p.m. CARRIED.



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Reeve



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Clerk