The meeting of the Council of the Village of South River was held on Monday, May 10, 2010 in the South River Council Chambers. A quorum was present. In attendance were Mayor Coleman, Deputy-Mayor Mahon and Councillors Dickerson and O’Hallarn.

Staff present was Susan Arnold, Clerk-Administrator.

Public present was Robert Barker, Resident.

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. Agenda

115-2010 Mahon/O’Hallarn

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby add the following item to the agenda:

1. Communities Against Narcotic Drug Use Request

Adopted

4. Minutes

116-2010 Scott/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the minutes of Monday, May 10, 2010, as printed.

Adopted

5. Reports From Staff and Committees

117-2010 Dickerson/ Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby recommends the Village of South River and the Township of Machar terminate the contract with LEA regarding the arena renovations.

Adopted

118-2010 Mahon/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby approve payment of the 2010 membership fee to the Discovery Routes Trails Organization in the amount of $250.

Adopted

119-2010 Mahon/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the recommendation of the South River – Sundridge District Airport Committee and approves the 2010 Airport budget in the amount of $120,393 with the Municipal portion being $98,993 and South River’s share being $24,748.25.

Defeated

120-2010 Mahon/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby request the owner municipalities of the South River – Sundridge District Airport address the levy percentage split as south River has a limited tax base with little room for growth.

Adopted

121-2010 Mahon/O’Hallarn

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby give permission to Bert Hill Repairs, located at 9 Ena Avenue, to apply to the Ministry of Transportation to establish a Motor Vehicle Inspection Station.

Adopted

122-2010 Mahon/O’Hallarn

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby approve the request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #390 for a temporary extension to the existing liquor license establishing an outside area where alcoholic beverages would be consumed. This request is made in support of the Chicken BBQ to be held on May 15, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Adopted

123-2010 Mahon/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby approve financial support, in the amount of $100.00 to the Communities Against (Illegal) Narcotic Drug Use to assist with offsetting minor administrative expenses.

Adopted

124-2010 O’Hallarn/Dickerson

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

1. MLEO April Report

2. Arena Building/Renovation Reports

3. AECOM Train Station Report

4. Discovery Routes (Previously discussed; no Resolution)

5. Library Budget

6. Airport Budget

7. LEA Report Regarding Library Washroom Door Opener

8. Request for Letter of Support

9. Request for Permission, Royal Canadian Legion, April 20, 2010

Adopted

125-2010 Scott/Dickerson

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

1. South River – Machar Union Public Library, April 27, 2010

2. South River – Machar Arena Board Minutes, May 5, 2010

Adopted

126-2010 Mahon/O’Hallarn

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

1. Joint Building Committee Reports, April 2010

2. Amended AHED Minutes, April 15, 2010

Adopted

127-2010 Scott/Mahon

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

1. The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh, April 19, 2010

2. Bernadette Weaver, April 10, 2010

3. Public Notice, French Severn Forest, April 28, 2010

4. Almaguin Highlands Secondary School, May 3, 2010

Adopted

8:02 p.m. Robert Barker left the meeting.

128-2010 Mahon/O’Hallarn

Be it Resolved that this meeting of the Village of South River Council be closed under Subsection 239 (3.1) and that this Council proceed in Camera at 8:03 p.m. in order to address a matter pertaining to a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and 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

129-2010 Mahon/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the minutes of the Closed Session of Council, April 26, 2010, printed.

Adopted

130-2010 O’Hallarn/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council reconvene in Open Session at 8:17 p.m.

Adopted

131-2010 Mahon/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the contract for Cemetery maintenance as presented by Drew and Larry Jeffery for the period extending from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2012.

Adopted

132-2010 O’Hallarn/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby reject the Union proposal for flex hours on behalf of Jamie Froats.

Adopted

6. Roundtable

Geo-thermal drilling will commence on Monday, May 10, 2010. Neighbouring residents will be advised the drilling will commence in the morning and continue until 10:00 p.m. for five days drilling a maximum of two holes per day. Everyone’s patience will be greatly appreciated.

Demolition began on the house located at 20 Marie Street. The demolition company has signed an agreement with the Village to repair any and all damage caused to municipal property as a result of this demolition.

Work on the Beach Volley Ball pt has begun and garbage cans, benches, bike racks, etc are beginning to be placed around the community.

The South River Power Generation Corporation is progressing toward commissioning in May/June. Insurance has been purchased for the corporation following the construction and wrap up insurance expiration. Site Clean-up will also be addressed at the May 11, 2010 Board of Directors meeting with the staff.

The Village was approved a summer student to assist in the research and digitalization of cemetery information from the existing paper note cards.

May 22, 23 and 24 is a long weekend. Enjoy!

Mayor Coleman and Councillor Mahon acknowledged the opening of a new business in town, ‘In Carnations’.

Mayor Coleman commented on all the positive initiatives happening in the village.

7. By-laws

133-2010 Dickerson/Scott

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 13-2010, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 10th day of May, 2010 with the signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk Administrator and the corporate seal affixed.

Adopted

8. Adjournment

134-2010 Dickerson/Mahon

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, May 31, 2010 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: 8:20 p.m.

Adopted

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