MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
May 22, 2007

PRESENT: Reeve Robert Rydholm
Councillor Shirley Hunt
Councillor Donna Young
Road Superintendent Ken Malinoski
Clerk-Treasurer Patricia Maxwell

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT: Councillor Mary-Lynne Hunt, Councillor Brenda Spithoff


1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

The Clerk requested that item number 9.1 being an educational presentation on the new Municipal Act be deferred until all Council Members are present.

Resolution No. 2007-116

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. 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

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

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1 Minutes - Regular Meeting May 8, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-117

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 8, 2007 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.

5.2 Minutes - EMO Tabletop Exercise - May 14, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-118

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Minutes of the EMO Tabletop Exercise held on May 14, 2007 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.

6. REPORTS FROM MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

6.1 Road Superintendent's Report - filed

6.2 Fire Chief's Report - filed

6.3 Clerk's Report - filed

6.4 Councillor Reports - none

7. DISBURSEMENT LIST

7.1 Disbursement List No. 05B 2007

Resolution No. 2007-119

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Accounts in the amount of $31,949.96 as per Disbursement List No. 05B 2007 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1 2007 Budget - By-law No. 913

Council Members discussed the budget and requested the Clerk to obtain some further figures before passing the By-law.

8.2 Schedule C - For Use of Federal Gas Tax Funds - Admin. Report #21

The Clerk presented Council with the Schedule C which must be submitted to AMO before any Federal Gas Tax Funds are used for our roads. Council requested that a resolution be drafted requesting that the Gas Tax money be less restricted and that this resolution be brought to the next Council meeting.

8.3 Letter from R. Nelson re Medical Education Award Fund

Council members requested that this matter be deferred until a full Council is present.

8.4 Building Permit Application Fee - D. Tyre - Admin. Report #22

The Clerk presented Council with the options available to them regarding the illegal building occurring on the property owned by Mr. Tyre on Mokomon Road. As per our Building By-law, Council may charge double the permit fee for anyone who begins construction without a permit, as well as a fine. Council directed the Clerk to charge the owner with double permit fees and the applicable fines as outlined in By-law No. 912.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 PowerPoint Presentation on New Municipal Act - deferred

9.2 Zoning Amendment Application

Resolution No. 2007-120

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Clerk be directed to set up a public meeting for the Zoning Amendment application as submitted by Mr. Rautiainen;

AND THAT this public meeting be held on June 19, 2007 beginning at 6:00 pm.
CARRIED.

9.3 Zoning Amendment Application

Resolution No. 2007-121

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Clerk be directed to set up a public meeting for the Zoning Amendment application as submitted by Wolfwood Enterprises;

AND THAT this public meeting to be held on June 19, 2007 beginning at 6:00 pm.
CARRIED.

9.4 Request for Hall Rental Reduction

Council reviewed the request from a resident for a reduced hall rental rate in order to hold an event to raise money for World Vision. While Council is sympathetic to the goals of World Vision, there are costs involved in the rental of the hall which must be recovered from the renters. Therefore, Council passed the following resolution:

Resolution No. 2007-122

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT Donna White be allowed to rent the hall for $100.00 for a silent auction, provided the proceeds of the event be given to World Vision.
CARRIED.

9.5 Cancellation of One July/August Meeting

Resolution No. 2007-123

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the July 10th and August 14th regular meetings of Council be cancelled, unless the Clerk and Reeve determine that a meeting is required.
CARRIED.

10. CORRESPONDENCE

10.1 OMERS Annual Report - filed
10.2 Copy of Letter from M. Gravelle to Min. of Health - filed
10.3 Copy of Letter from M. Gravelle to Min. of MNR - filed
10.4 MPAC -1st Quarter Report - filed

11. ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 2007-124

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT we do now adjourn at 8:44 pm.
CARRIED.



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Reeve



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Clerk