MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
March 12, 2008

PRESENT: Reeve Robert Rydholm
Councillor Mary-Lynne Hunt
Councillor Brenda Spithoff
Clerk-Treasurer Patricia Maxwell

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT: Councillor Donna Young, Councillor Shirley Hunt

1. CALL TO ORDER

Reeve Rydholm called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

2.1 Resolution No. 2008-38

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

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 - February 12, 2008

Resolution No. 2008-39

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 12, 2008 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.

5.2 Minutes - Closed Meeting - February 12, 2008

Resolution No. 2008-40

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held on February 12, 2008 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.

6. REPORTS FROM MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

6.1 Road Superintendent's Report - filed
- Landfill Report - filed

6.2 Fire Chief's Report - filed

6.3 Clerk's Report - filed

6.4 Councillor Reports - not at this meeting

7. DISBURSEMENT LIST

7.1 Disbursement List No. 03A 2008

Resolution No. 2008-41

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Accounts in the amount of $52,064.17 as per Disbursement List No. 03A 2008 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1 Response from Solicitor re Reduced Load By-law

Council advised that they felt 6 months was an adequate notice period for this issue.

8.2 By-law No. 929 - Tax Relief

Resolution No. 2008-42

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Township of Conmee to affix their signatures to By-law No. 929 being a by-law to provide for assessment and levy increase relief for seniors and the disabled.
CARRIED.

8.3 Resolution for Reeve Re Settlement of Court Case

Resolution No. 2008-43

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the Reeve be authorized on behalf of Council to enter into a settlement with Mr. Robert Smith.
CARRIED.

8.4 By-law Enforcement Officer

Resolution No. 2008-44

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT R. Rydholm be appointed to the hiring committee to hire a new joint By-law Enforcement Officer.
CARRIED.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Appointment of Weed Inspector

Council declined to appoint a weed inspector.

9.2 NOMA Spring Meeting Registration

Resolution No. 2008-45

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the following persons be approved to attend the NOMA Annual General Meeting to be held at the Victoria Inn on April 16 to 19, 2008.

Councillor S. Hunt, Reeve Rydholm, Clerk Maxwell.
CARRIED.

9.3 Resolution Support - County of Dufferin - Farmtax Rebate

Resolution No. 2008-46

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from WOWC regarding the Farm Tax Rebate (copy attached).
CARRIED.

9.4 Resolution Support - City of Port Colborne - Infrastructure

Resolution No. 2008-47

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the City of Port Colborne regarding municipal infrastructure (copy attached).
CARRIED.

9.5 Resolution Support - Parry Sound - School Funding

Resolution No. 2008-48

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from Parry Sound regarding school funding (copy attached.)
CARRIED.

9.6 Resolution Support - City of Thunder Bay - Immigration Portal

Resolution No. 2008-49

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the City of Thunder Bay regarding an Immigration Portal for Northwestern Ontario (copy attached).
CARRIED.

9.7 Ken Boshcoff - Letter of Support - American Ambassador Visit

Council requested the Clerk to obtain more information on this issue.

10. CORRESPONDENCE

10.1 Provincial Approval for Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Program - filed
10.2 Premier Announcement re Additional Infrastructure Funding - filed
10.3 TBD Board of Health - Minutes - January 15, 2008 - filed
10.4 LRCA Minutes - January 23, 2008 - filed
10.5 AMO - Federal Gas Tax Funds - Media Kit for Project Announcements - filed
10.6 Building Canada - Modern Infrastructure - filed
10.7 Ministry of Community Safety - Emergency Preparedness

Adjourn to Closed Session to Discuss Personnel Issues - Job Descriptions - deferred to next meeting.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 2008-50

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT we adjourn at 10:21 am.
CARRIED.



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Reeve



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Clerk