Township of Assiginack Agenda
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ASSIGINACK
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Assiginack was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Dave Ham
Councillor Hugh Moggy
Councillor Dave McDowell
Councillor Rob Maguire
Councillor Christianna Jones
Staff: Alton Hobbs, CAO, Deputy Clerk
Ron Cooper, Public Works Superintendent
Freda Bond, Tax and Utilities Manager
Jackie White, Events Co-ordinator
OPENING:
#56-05-19 H. Moggy – D. McDowell
THAT the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Assiginack be opened for business with a quorum of members present at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Ham presiding in the Chair. CARRIED
AGENDA:
#57-05-19 D. McDowell – H. Moggy
THAT the agenda for this meeting be accepted as presented. CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Ham again thanked all staff and the fire fighters for the Family Day Evening Festivities. The fireworks were particularly popular and the efforts of all were appreciated. He asked that consideration be given to having annual winter fireworks as they were so spectacular.
Councillor Jones attended the Smart Green Communities Symposium sponsored by Smart Green Communities and was impressed by their program. After answering a few questions, it was agreed that Barbara Erskine, the Manitoulin Energy Coordinator should be invited to a future Council meeting.
Councillor Jones also mentioned that she would soon be participating in her first Great Lakes Island Alliance Conference and that she was looking forward to it.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
#58-05-19 H. Moggy – D. McDowell
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 20, 2019 be accepted. CARRIED
#59-05-19 D. McDowell – H. Moggy
THAT the Minutes of the Manitoulin Centennial Manor Board Meeting of January 22, 2019 be received. CARRIED
DELEGATIONS:
None
REPORTS:
Councillor McDowell stated that he had a CPAC meeting next week and that anyone who might have concerns were welcome to contact him before then.
Councillor Moggy reported that today’s MTA Operating Committee meeting had been productive. The Committee has agreed to leave the current participation model in place for a year to allow negotiations with non-participating communities to take place.
ACTION REQUIRED ITEMS:
#60-05-19 H. Moggy – D. McDowell
THAT Council authorizes the following Accounts for Payment:
General: $65,670.06
AND THAT the Mayor and administration be authorized to complete cheques #28588 through #28625 as described in the attached cheque register report. CARRIED
#61-05-19 D. McDowell – H. Moggy
THAT Council authorizes the following Accounts for Payment:
Payroll: $17,995.56
AND THAT the Mayor and administration be authorized to complete cheques #28582 through #28587 as described in the attached cheque register report. CARRIED
#62-05-19 H. Moggy – D. McDowell
THAT we request proposals for the replacement of the public works/fire hall garage roof as discussed. CARRIED
Council agreed to look at this project as a series of smaller projects and to start with the removal and set up of the solar panels in an alternate location. Council appointed the Superintendent, CAO, and Councillors Maguire and/or McDowell to deal with any unforeseen issues as they arise. This committee will report back to Council as necessary.
Council also revisited the issue of winter sand loss. It was agreed that the Superintendent would purchase sectional fencing and control access to the sand in such a way that an individual ratepayer could access it in an emergency for personal need, but that larger vehicles and larger amounts could not be removed. No resolution was required.
#63-05-19 H. Moggy – D. McDowell
THAT the following ratepayers be appointed to the following Committees:
Museum Advisory Committee: Burke Pennie, Marilyn Moggy
Economic Development Committee: Chris Prosser, Jen Hooper and Tom Pudas. CARRIED
Council agreed to hold an Economic Development Committee meeting on March 19th, prior to the next Council meeting at 6:00 pm.
#64-05-19 R. Maguire – C. Jones
THAT we acknowledge receipt of the 2018 Summary and Annual Reports for the Manitowaning and Sunsite Estates Water Treatment Plants. CARRIED
INFORMATION ITEMS:
#65-05-19 R. Maguire – C. Jones
THAT we acknowledge receipt of the following correspondence items:
a) Girl Guides Local Donation Request
b) DSAB 4th Quarter Reports CARRIED
BY-LAWS:
#66-05-19 C. Jones – R. Maguire
THAT By-law # 19-04, being a by-law to Provide for the Apportionment of Costs of Division Fences and Opting Out of the Line Fences Act be given first, second and third readings and enacted in Open Council. CARRIED
#67-05-19 C. Jones – R. Maguire
THAT By-law # 19-05, being a by-law to Authorize an Agreement for the Encroachment of a building onto Municipal property with R. D. Hansen be given first and second readings. CARRIED.
CLOSED SESSION:
#68-05-19 R. Maguire – C. Jones
THAT in accordance with By-law # 02-02 as amended and Section 239 of the Municipal Act as amended, Council proceed to a Closed Session (in camera) at 7:45 pm in order to attend to a matter pertaining to:
b) Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual, including municipal or local board employees. CARRIED
#69-05-19 C. Jones – R. Maguire
THAT we adjourn from our closed session, accept the Minutes of the Closed Session of February 5, 2019 and resume our Regular Meeting. CARRIED
CLOSING:
#70-05-19 R. Maguire – C. Jones
THAT we adjourn until the next regular meeting or call of the Chair. CARRIED
________________________ _________________________
David Ham, MAYOR Alton Hobbs, CAO/DEPUTY CLERK
8:25 p.m.
These Minutes have been circulated but are not considered Official until approved by Council.