MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
September 25, 2007

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

ALSO PRESENT: Mike Lehocky Conmee Resident
ABSENT:


1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Resolution No. 2007-190

Moved by Councillor Spithoff
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 Mike Lehocky

Mr. Lehocky attended to Council to complain about the gravel truck hauling on Hume Road. Mr. Lehocky stated that the truck travels all weekend and all night. Mr. Lehocky felt that it was not necessary for trucks to haul on weekends. Reeve Rydholm noted that the operator was a private individual who may have jobs to complete on weekends. Mr. Lehocky felt that the trucks should have to go out Holland Road so that it would not impact his enjoyment of his property. Reeve Rydholm advised that the Township is looking at all haul permits and his comments and concerns would be taken into consideration.

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1 Resolution No. 2007-191

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Spithoff

THAT the Regular Minutes of the meeting of Council held on September 12, 2007 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 - filed
6.3 Clerk's Report - filed
6.4 Councillor Reports - not at this meeting

7. DISBURSEMENT LIST

7.1 Disbursement List No. 09B 2007

Resolution No. 2007-192

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Accounts in the amount of $59,261.71 as per Disbursement List No. 09B 2007 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1 JEPP Funding

Council directed the Clerk to put a Request for Proposal into the newspaper to find out what it would cost to provide generator power to the Municipal Building as is required by the Emergency Measures Act.

8.2 Jane Fraser re FedNor Proposal

Council read the notice from Jane Fraser that her FedNor application will not be forwarded at this time.

8.3 Budget to Actual Update - filed

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Township of Gillies - Resolution Support Request

Council directed the Clerk to obtain further information on possible future costs associated with this proposal before they would support the resolution.

9.2 Township of Neebing - Resolution Support Request

Resolution No. 2007-193

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Council of the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the Township of Neebing regarding Mobile Rural collection System for MHSW as per the resolution attached.
CARRIED.

9.3 2007 DSSAB Report - filed

9.4 MNR - Gravel Pit Licenses

Council reviewed the applications for gravel pit licenses under the new Aggregate Resources Act. It was noted that one license application was for a pit that is not actively working as far as the Township is aware. Only currently active pits can be "grandfathered" under the Act. Council directed the Clerk to file an objection to the application with the MNR.

9.5 Road Inspection Date

Council set the fall Road Inspection Date to be October 12, 2007 beginning at 9:00 am.


CORRESPONDENCE

FNOM Comments from Linda Rydholm
Thank you from O'Connor re use of Tables/Chairs
T.B. Dist. Municipal League Minutes - July 14, 2007
AMO Member Communications re Poverty
Message from ROMA re Ontario Elections
LRCA re Clean Water Act/Source Protection Committee
Ontario Power Generation - 2006 Annual Report


ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 2007-194

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

THAT we do now adjourn at 8:53 pm.
CARRIED.



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Reeve



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Clerk