PRESENT: Reeve Robert Rydholm
Councillor Brenda Spithoff
Councillor Donna Young
Clerk-Treasurer Patricia Maxwell
ALSO PRESENT:
ABSENT: Councillor Mary-Lynne Hunt, Councillor Shirley Hunt
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Reeve called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The Clerk requested the addition of item # 9.13 - Appointment to Library Board.
Resolution No. 2008-64
Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Meeting Agenda be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Spithoff declared an interest in cheque # 14109 and refrained from voting.
4. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no deputations or petitions for Council's consideration.
5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
5.1 Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 25, 2008
Resolution No. 2008-65
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 25, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED.
5.2 Minutes - Closed Meeting - March 25, 2008
Resolution No. 2008-66
Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held on March 25, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED.
6. REPORTS FROM MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
6.1 Road Superintendent's Report - filed
- Landfill Report - filed
6.2 Fire Chief's Report - not at this meeting
6.3 Clerk's Report - filed
- Report on VanLenthe OMB Hearing - filed
- Report on Attendance at OGRA - filed
Resolution No. 2008-67
Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Deputy Treasurer be approved to attend the Financial Management Basics for Non-Finance Staff seminar to be held April 16, 2008 in Thunder Bay.
CARRIED.
Resolution No. 2008-68
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the CAO/Clerk be authorized to attend the Parliamentary Procedure Workshop to be held on May 29, 2008 in Thunder Bay, the PSAB Seminar on May 15, 2008 in Thunder Bay, and the Planning for Non-Planners Seminar to be held on April 24, 2008 in Thunder Bay.
CARRIED.
Resolution No. 2008-70
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the Jr. Equipment Operator be authorized to attend Grader School to be held May 26th to 29th in Minesing Ontario.
CARRIED.
6.4 Councillor Reports
Reeve Rydholm gave a short verbal report on his attendance at the Cultural Heritage seminar. He noted that the Official Plan will need to recognize and permit cultural and heritage properties.
Reeve Rydholm was also verbally approved to attend an announcement by MPP Bill Mauro regarding funding.
7. DISBURSEMENT LIST
7.1 Resolution No. 2008-71
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the Accounts in the amount of $23,473.98 as per Disbursement List No. 04A 2008 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.1 By-law No. 930 - Building By-law - Admin. Report #2008-12
The Clerk presented the draft Building By-law for Council's information. Since the By-law changes the fees and charges, the Fees and Charges By-law must be amended. A public meeting must be held before the By-law is passed. Council has set May 26, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
8.2 By-law No. 931- CAO/Clerk Employment Contract
Resolution No. 2008-72
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. 931, being a By-law to establish the terms of employment for the CAO/Clerk.
CARRIED.
8.3 By-law No. 932 - Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Contract
Resolution No. 2008-73
Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Township of Conmee to affix their signatures to By-law No. 932 being a By-law to establish the terms of employment for the Treasurer/Deputy Clerk.
CARRIED.
8.4 By-law No. 933 - Deputy Treasurer Employment Contract
Resolution No. 2008-74
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. 933, being a By-law to establish the terms of employment for the Deputy Treasurer.
CARREID.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Comments from Bus Drivers/Residents
Council was presented a report by the Deputy-Treasurer, regarding comments received from two school bus drivers who are also residents of Conmee. The drivers made a point of stopping at the Municipal Office to note how well our roads are maintained. Both drivers said they have driven in most of the other local Townships and were driving in Conmee for the first time. Both noted that the roads in Conmee were much better than the roads in other Townships. Council asked that this information be placed into the newsletter.
9.2 Request for Outdoor Beer Gardens
Resolution No. 2008-75
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee approves of an outdoor beer garden being held at the shag for Edward Jefford and Wendy Rabideau, May 10, 2008, provided that all Provincial liquor license requirements are met;
AND THAT Mr. Jefford erect a fence around the area located at the north entrance door to delineate the area used as the beer garden;
AND THAT no other entrance or exit is to be allowed from the beer garden area;
AND THAT the beer garden be monitored at all times by the liquor license holder or their agent.
CARRIED.
9.3 Resolution Support Request - Port Colborne - Accessibility
Resolution No. 2008-76
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the City of Port Colborne regarding accessibility (copy attached).
CARRIED.
9.4 Meeting - Assoc. of Mining Municipalities of Ontario - filed
9.5 Letter from MTO re Funding for Road and Bridge Infrastructure - filed
9.6 Resolution Support Request - Town of Kingsville - Kraft Hockeyville
Resolution No. 2008-77
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the Town of Kingsville regarding the Kraft Hockeyville competition. (copy attached).
CARRIED.
9.7 Resolution Support Request - Township of Hilliard - Handguns
Resolution No. 2008-78
Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the Township of Hilliard regarding handguns (copy attached).
CARRIED.
9.8 Report from LRCA Representative - filed
9.9 LRCA - Minutes - Annual Spring Melt Meeting - filed
9.10 Emergency Locator Numbers - Admin. Report #2008-13
Resolution No. 2008-79
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee direct staff to erect the correct emergency locator numbers at 170 and 197 Maxwell Road South;
AND THAT a letter be sent to the affected residents advising of the reason for the number change.
CARRIED.
9.11 Donation of History Book to Fire. Dept. Chinese Auction
Resolution No. 2008-80
Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee donates 2 History Books for the Emergency Services Chinese Auction.
CARRIED.
9.12 Request to Use Inflatable Jumper in Hall
Resolution No. 2008-81
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee approves of the use of an inflatable jumper to be used at a birthday party in the Conmee hall, provided that adequate supervision is maintained at all times to avoid injuries.
CARRIED.
9.13 By-law No. 934 - Appointment to Library Board
Resolution No. 2008-82
Moved by Councillor Spithoff
Seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Township of Conmee to affix their signatures to By-law No. 932, being a By-law to appoint Julie Turner to the Library Board.
CARRIED.
10. CORRESPONDENCE
10.1 Reply from Min. of Community Safety re Fire Dept. Training - filed
10.2 Minutes - LRCA - February 20, 2008 - filed
11. ADJOURNMENT
Resolution No. 2008-83
Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff
THAT we do now adjourn this meeting at 8:30 pm.
CARRIED.
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Reeve
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Clerk