The meeting of the Council of the Village of South River was held on Monday, February 9, 2009 in the South River Council Chambers. A quorum was present. In attendance were Mayor Coleman, Councillors Dickerson, Mahon, Parker and Scott.

Staff present was Susan Arnold, Clerk-Administrator.

1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order by Mayor Coleman at 5:30 p.m.

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest – NIL

3. Deputation

4. Minutes

30-2009 Mahon/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the minutes of Monday, January 26, 2009, as printed.

Adopted

5. Reports From Staff and Committees

31-2009 Dickerson/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby receive the following reports:

1. M.L.E.O. January Report

Adopted

32-2009Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby authorize the Clerk-Administrator to submit the Trillium Fund application in the amount of $14,877. on behalf of the South River – Machar Union Library for the purchase of library-related furnishing.

Adopted

33-2009Scott/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby commit to establishing an Olympic Torch Relay Planning Committee to coordinate activities when the Olympic Torch Relay passes through the Village of South River.

Adopted

The Clerk-Administrator and Mayor Coleman will sit on the Olympic torch Relay Planning Committee.

34-2009 Dickerson/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby support the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association resolution dated October 16, 2008 re-petitioning the Provincial and Federal Governments to pay taxes similar to the other properties in the municipalities.

Adopted

35-2009Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby support the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association resolution dated October 16, 2008 re-petitioning the Ministry of Transportation to devise a funding mechanism to meet the needs of the villages and towns in addressing the infrastructure problems by way of increased financial resources.

Adopted

36-2009Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby support the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association resolution dated October 16, 2008 re-petitioning the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to immediately enact building permits and proper inspections in the unincorporated area to ensure all issues of health and safety and housing standards are met.

Adopted

37-2009Mahon/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED in order for Hydro One to effectively remove trees and brushes from near the power lines to improve the level of service provided by Hydro One to the Village of South River, the Village of South River does hereby give approval for Hydro One to complete its brushing program within the municipality providing the areas effected are left safe and clear of brush.

Adopted

38-2009 Parker/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the following reports from regional committees:

1. South East Parry Sound District Steering Committee

2. DSSAB Press Release

3. North Bay-Mattawa Source Protection Authority, October 15, 2008

4. Joint Building Committee, January 15, 2009 (Resolution request)

5. South River – Sundridge District Airport, January 6, 2009

Adopted

39-2009 Dickerson/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby receive the following correspondence to Council:

1. Almaguin Highlands Community Secondary School Committee, February 2009

2. Ontario Provincial Police, Commissioner Julian Fantino, January 26, 2009

3. Township of Machar, Resignation Response

4. Ministry of Community Safety, Thank you

Adopted

40-2009 Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River be closed under Subsection 239 (3.1) and that this Council proceed in Camera at 19:41 p.m. in order to address a matter pertaining to:

1- personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

2- labour relations or employee negotiations;

3- the meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members AND at the meeting, no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the council, local board or committee.

Adopted

41-2009Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council reconvene in Open Session at 7:56 p.m.

Adopted

42-2009 Parker/Mahon

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby support the recommendation from the Joint Building Committee that the CBO receives a 3% wage increase effective January 1, 2009.

Defeated

No further direction was given.

6. Roundtable

* A large water main break was discovered on Wednesday at the corner of Dufferin and Riverside. Staff worked until 9 p.m. that evening repairing the break and then flushing the lines to ensure clear water. Water had been shut-off during this time to homes in the immediate area. The radio had been advised and had made regular announcements, the answering machine had a recorded message indicating the problem had been found and crew was repairing the break and a notice was placed on the front door of the office building.

* CTV News did an investigative news story on the quality of South River water. The reporter spoke to Bart, Les and myself and was informed of the pro-active methods the Village uses to combat the build-up of rust on the pipes.

* The Information centre’s RFP has been advertised in Thursday’s paper.

* Councillor Dickerson inquired about the status of the new website design.

7. By-laws- Confirming

43-2009Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby read a first, second and third time and finally pass by-law 4-2009, being a by-law to govern the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of the Council, Committees and Joint Boards of the Village of South River and does hereby repeal all other by-laws or agreements of the Village of South River pertaining to a procedural by-law with the signature of the Mayor and Clerk Administrator and the corporate seal affixed.

Adopted

44-2009 Parker/Mahon

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby read a first, second and third time and finally pass by-law 5-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 9^th day of February, 2009 with the signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk Administrator and the corporate seal affixed.

Adopted

8. Adjournment

45-2009 Parker/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby adjourn to meet again as the South River Council on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the South River Council Chambers located at 63 Marie Street or at the call of the Mayor. Time of Adjournment: 8:04 p.m.

Adopted

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Mayor, Jim Coleman Clerk-Administrator, S. L. Arnold