MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
May 8, 2007

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

ALSO PRESENT:
ABSENT: Councillor Mary-Lynne Hunt


1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Resolution No. 2007-102

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. 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

4.1 Alan G. Jones

Mr. Jones attended Council as an agent for Gravel Dr. Contracting. The company wishes to purchase approximately 2700 acres of property fronting on Sovereign Road which they will use for gravel extraction. The property is currently zoned Rural and will need to be re-zoned to Extractive Industrial. Mr. Jones advised that since this is a new pit, it will need to be developed and operated under the new guidelines, and will be a source of income for the Township.

Council noted that the section of Holland Road from Enders to Sovereign will not currently hold up to heavy truck traffic and will need to be improved. Mr. Jones advised that the company is willing to enter into an agreement similar to those already in force with the other gravel companies that use Holland Road. Mr. Jones was advised to contact the Clerk regarding the Zoning Amendment application.

4.2 Robert Whiteside

Mr. Whiteside introduced Mr. Peter Heffernan, a representative from Corpfinance International Limited. Mr. Whiteside has plans to sell his interest in the Kam Power Generating station planned for the Kaministiquia River to Corpfinance Mr. Heffernan was at the meeting to assure Council that the new company would honour any agreement or planned agreement with the Township, including leasing the islands, establishing a rail crossing and making a public park on the bank of the river.

Mr. Heffernan did note that the Company plans to install a private crossing which they will then sell to the Township for $1.00. The Township will have to deal with the Railroad Company to make it into a public crossing to reach the park. Council expressed concerns regarding this matter as they do not want the Township to have the liability of the crossing. Council advised that they may wish to alter the plans for a public park and look for a comparable concession from the Company. Mr. Heffernan did not have a problem with this. Mr. Heffernan did note that they are planning on building another set of rapids further up the river to satisfy the concerns of the Kayak club.

Mr. Whiteside and Mr. Heffernan advised that the company will soon be holding another public meeting, in Conmee, to speak to the concerns of Conmee residents. Presently, Mr. Heffernan is seeking Council's approval in principle, in writing, for the project. Council directed the Clerk to forward such a letter.

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1 Minutes - Public Meeting - April 24, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-103

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Minutes of the Public Meeting held on April 24, 2007 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.

5.2 Minutes - Regular Meeting - April 24, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-104

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 24, 2007 be approved a circulated.
CARRIED.

5.3 Minutes - Closed Meeting - April 24, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-105

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Minutes of the Closed Meeting held on April 24, 2007 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.

5.4 Minutes - Budget Meeting - April 30, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-106

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Minutes of the Budget Meeting held on April 30, 2007 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.

6. REPORTS FROM MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

6.1 Road Superintendent's Report

The Clerk read the report from the Road Superintendent regarding the activities of the Public Works Department. The full report is on file in the office.

- Landfill Report - filed

6.2 Fire Chief's Report - not at this meeting

6.3 Clerk's Report

- Clerk's report on attendance at AMCTO Zone 9 Meeting - filed
- Clerk and Reeve's report on attendance at NOMA Annual Meeting - filed

6.4 Councillor's Reports

Councillor Young - Species at Risk Act - filed

7. DISBURSEMENT LIST

7.1 Disbursement List No. 05A 2007

Resolution No. 2007-107

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Accounts in the Amount of $22,649.46 as per Disbursement List No. 05A 2007 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1 Membership in Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Admin. Report No. 2007-19

The Clerk presented Council with a revised cost for membership in the FCM, however, it does not appear that membership will provide any advantage to our Township.

8.2 By-law No. 910 - Fees and Charges

Resolution No. 2007-108

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Township of Conmee to By-law No. 910, being a by-law to amend the Fees and Charges By-law.
CARRIED.

8.3 By-law No. 912 - Building Permits

Resolution No. 2007-109

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Township of Conmee to By-law No. 912, being a by-law to amend the Building Permit Fees By-law.
CARRIED.

8.4 2007 Budget

Council reviewed the Budget and asked that it be brought to the next regular meeting.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Resolution Support Request - Mike Wood - City of Dryden - Species at Risk Act

Resolution No. 2007-110

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from Mike Wood, Councillor of the City of Dryden (copy attached) regarding the Species at Risk Act and the sustainable forest management;

AND THAT this support be forwarded to the Minister of Natural Resources and our local MPP.
CARRIED.

9.2 NOMA Resolution - Snowmobile Trail Fees

Resolution No. 2007-111

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee does not support the resolution from the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association regarding the collection of snowmobile trail fees (copy attached);

AND THAT this non-support be forwarded to NOMA.
CARRIED.

9.3 Complaint from J. St. Cyr re Quads on Illka Drive

The Clerk provided information on a complaint from Mr. St. Cyr regarding quads running on Illka Drive. The Clerk advised Mr. St. Cyr that he needed to contact the OPP. Mr. St. Cyr subsequently advised the Clerk that he had contacted the OPP.

9.4 Resolution Support Request - Bill C-417

Resolution No. 2007-112

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

WHEREAS Canada has yet to properly honour, in a suitable location that is always accessible to the public, the NAMES OF ALL OUR FALLEN in wars and peacekeeping;

AND WHEREAS over 115,000 fallen have their graves in seventy-three countries and hundreds of cemeteries;

AND WHEREAS their remains, by law, cannot be repatriated to Canada;

AND WHEREAS we must create a suitable national shrine to our fallen;

AND WHEREAS proper recognition will show our gratitude and respect for their sacrifice;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Conmee request the Government of Canada enact Private Member's Bill C-417, the Canadian Soldiers' and Peacekeepers Memorial Wall Act.
CARRIED.

9.5 Canadian Plastic Industry - Banning Plastic Bags - filed

9.6 Letter from OPP re Credits - filed

9.7 Ont. Fed. Of Anglers and Hunters - Family Fishing Weekend

Resolution No. 2007-113

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee hereby declares the weekend of Friday, July 6 through Sunday July 8, 2007 as Ontario Family Fishing Weekend.
CARRIED.

9.8 MPAC - Changes to Property Assessment - filed

9.9 Water Sampling Report - filed

10. CORRESPONDENCE

10.1 Letter from Ken Boshcoff - BisPal Project - filed

10.2 OMPF Funding - Municipal Workbook - filed

10.3 LRCA - Minutes - March 21, 2007 - filed

10.4 Thank you from Campbell Family - filed

10.5 Notice from Atikokan of Death of Councillor Bill Bell - Card Sent


11. ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 2007-114

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT we do now adjourn at 8:48 pm.
CARRIED.


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Reeve



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Clerk