MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
January 22, 2008

PRESENT: Reeve Robert Rydholm
Councillor Mary-Lynne Hunt
Councillor Shirley Hunt
Councillor Brenda Spithoff
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Heather Vialoux

ALSO PRESENT: Road Superintendent Ken Malinoski

ABSENT: Councillor Donna Young
Clerk-Treasurer Patricia Maxwell

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Resolution No. 2008-11

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor B. Spithoff

THAT the Meeting Agenda be adopted as prepared.
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

There were no deputations or petitions for Council's consideration.

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1 Minutes - Regular Meeting - January 8, 2008

Resolution No. 2008-12

Moved by Councillor B. Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor M.L. Hunt

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 8, 2008 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.

6. REPORTS FROM MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

6.1 Road Superintendent's Report
Snowplowing, sanding, scarifying,

6.3 Clerk's Report - filed

6.4 Councillor Reports - Councillor M. Hunt - T.B. District Municipal League Fall Meeting - November 24, 2007 - filed

7. DISBURSEMENT LIST

7.1 Disbursement List No. 01B 2008

Resolution No. 2008 - 13

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Accounts in the amount of $13,736.70 as per Disbursement List No. 01B 2008 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1 Resolution No. 2008-14

Moved by Councillor Shirley Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to affix their signature to the Ambulance Services Lease agreement with the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay.
CARRIED.

8.2 Resolution No. 2008-15

Moved by Councillor M.L. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT THE Reeve and Clerk be authorized to affix their signatures to By-Law No. 924 and 925, being a by-law to govern the calling, the place and the proceedings of the Council, and the procurement and purchasing policies.
CARRIED

8.3 Budget Meeting dates set as February 5th at 9:00 a.m. and February 15th at 9:00 a.m. Notice to be given in Conmee Chronicle and on our website for these dates.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Resolution No. 2008-16

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the City of Ottawa regarding petitioning the provincial government for the authority to create a hotel room tax that some of the municipal costs created by the tourism and hotel industries can be recouped.
DEFEATED

9.2 Resolution No. 2008-17

Moved by Councillor M. L. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the Council of the Municipality of North Grenville regarding their request that the Government of the Province of Ontario commit 1/8th of the current 8% provincial sales tax to municipalities to fund Municipal Infrastructure Programs.
CARRIED

9.4 Resolution No. 2008-18

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Council of the Township of Conmee accept Jeff Burkes proposal for 2008/2009 roadside cutting for the amount of $2600.00 per year.
CARRIED

9.5 Resolution No. 2008-19

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor M.L. Hunt

THAT the Council of the Township of Conmee purchase a half page advertisement for the Hymers Agricultural Society Fall Fair at the cost of $55.00.
CARRIED

9.6 Resolution No. 2008-20

Moved by Councillor M.L. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Township of Conmee support the resolution from the Municipality of Shuniah, a petition to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services urging for the allocation of funds in order to provide resources for mandatory firefighter training in Northern Ontario.
CARRIED

9.7 Township of Gillies - By Law Enforcement Officer

Council requests the Clerk check with Oliver Paipoonge Township regarding their by-law enforcement position.

10. CORRESPONDENCE

10.1 Rita Schmidt - Thank you - table file
10.2 Infrastructure Ontario - Investment Initiative M111 -table file
10.3 Ontario Provincial Police - 2008 Annual Report
10.4 LRCA - 5th Annual Meeting & Agenda - table file
10.5 Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce - Media Release - table file
10.6 North Superior Training Board - 2008 Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) Report - table file
10.7 Thunder Bay District Health Unit - table file - system water fluoridation
- Agenda Draft Protocols for Public Health Standards
10.8 Thunder Bay District Veterinary Services Committee-Annual Report - table file
10.9 Gwen Garbutt - DSSAB Report - table file

CLOSED PORTION

Resolution No. 2008-21

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor M.L. Hunt

THAT we adjourn to a closed session to discuss personnel issues at 8:07 p.m.
CARRIED

Resolution No. 2008-22

Moved by Councillor M.L. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Council of the Township of Conmee adjourn the closed portion of the meeting and return to an open meeting at 8:27 p.m.
CARRIED

11. ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 2008-23

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT we do now adjourn this meeting at 8:28 pm.
CARRIED.



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Reeve



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Clerk