The meeting of the Council of the Village of South River was held on Monday, May 11, 2009 in the South River Council Chambers. A quorum was present. In attendance were Mayor Colman, Deputy Mayor Mahon, Councillors Dickerson, Parker and Scott.

 

Staff present was Susan Arnold, Clerk-Administrator and Bart Wood, Public Works Chief Operator.

 

Public present was Al Decloe, Bear Chair.

 

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.         Deputations 

 

Al Decloe requested an easement through the Village property adjacent to the Northech property. Bart Wood will review the area with a representative of the Bear Chair.

 

Mr. Decloe left the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

 

Bart Wood reviewed the public works report.  Swabbing of the water lines will take place on May 21st.

 

Bart Wood will obtain locates for utilities prior to the installation of the fence at the cemetery.

 

4.         Minutes

 

128-2009         Mahon/Parker

                        BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby approve the addition to the May 11, 2009 agenda of the South River Public Works Report for the month of April 2009.

Adopted

 

Bart Wood left the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

 

129-2009         Parker/Scott

                        BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the minutes of Monday, April 27, 2009, as printed.

Adopted

 

5.         Reports From Staff and Committees

 

130-2009Dickerson/Scott

                        BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the Public Works Report for the month of April, as presented.

Adopted

 

131-2009         Mahon/Parker

                        BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby approve the purchasing of 50 wooden posts and 800ft 1” white rope to provide a new fence for the South River Cemetery.

Adopted

 

 

 

 

132-2009         Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby agree to provide the Ontario Provincial Police with space to operate a sub station, provide heat, hydro, telephone and internet access as well as commit to a computer, monitor, software and support at a cost of $1,975.00 per year for a four year term.

 

And further, the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator shall sign the agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police on behalf of the Village of South River.

Adopted

 

133-2009         Scott/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby accept the recommendation of the Central Almaguin Planning Board to move the Central Almaguin Planning Board Administrative Office to the South River Village Office, effective August 1, 2009, with business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on most Wednesdays.

Adopted

 

134-2009Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby recognize the Village of Sundridge as the winner of the 2009 Recycling Challenge and wishes to congratulate the residents in both Villages for the awareness and effort required to work toward improving the environment in both our communities.

Adopted

 

135-2009Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby approve the attendance of the Treasurer at the “Investment Basics and Beyond” workshop to be held in Sudbury, Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at a cost of $199.50 + travel expense.

Adopted

 

136-2009         Dickerson/Mahon

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby authorize the Clerk Administrator to begin the process to amend the zoning of 130 Ottawa Avenue from R1 to R2.

Adopted

 

137-2009         Parker/Mahon

Whereas CBC Radio is an integral link across Northern Ontario providing regional programming including news, current affairs, road conditions, arts and culture reporting, local sporting events and variety of other vital information to Northern Ontario residents;

 

AND WHEREAS eight full-time job positions out of 16.5 current positions at CBC Radio Sudbury are to be cut and six full-time positions out of twelve at CBC Radio Thunder Bay also to be eliminated representing 50% of all CBC Radio positions across the entire Northern Ontario Region;

 

AND WHEREAS these fourteen full-time positions constitute 20% of the total CBC Radio job cuts across Canada;

 

AND WHEREAS this action is disproportionate and unfair to the taxpayers of Northern Ontario;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we petition Hubert T. Lacroix, President and CEO of CBC, and Timothy Casgrain, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CBC to reverse this decision and should job cuts be necessary that they be done proportionately and fairly across the entire nation;

 

AND FINALLY THAT this motion be forwarded to Carol Hughes, MP Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapaskasing, Michael A. Brown, MPP Algoma-Manitoulin and all Northern Ontario municipalities.

Adopted

 

138-2009         Dickerson/Scott

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby approve a 3.5% salary increase to the Clerk Administrator’s salary, retroactive to January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 with each subsequent wage to be determined annually at the beginning of each year.

Adopted

 

139-2009         Mahon/Parker

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of South River does hereby confirm it does not have any questions or concerns as a result of the request from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Branch 390 to obtain an extension to the existing liquor license for the following dates:

 

Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 4th, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

With the provision that all Alcohol and Gaming Commission rules and regulations be observed and that all areas around the parameter and along Hunter Street are kept safe and clear of traffic and persons.

Adopted

 

140-2009         Parker/Scott

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

1.                  Cemetery Fence

2.                  Let Them Be Kids

3.                  O.P.P. Sub Station

4.                  Planning Board Office

5.                  Recycling Challenge

6.                  Library Construction Meeting Minutes

7.                  Request to Attend Workshop

8.                  Zoning Amendment Application

9.                  Amendments to Purchasing By-law #10-93

10.              CBC Radio Resolution

11.              Staff Wage Resolution

12.              Royal Canadian Legion Request                

Adopted

 

141-2009Mahon/Parker

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

1.                  South River – Machar Fire Board, April 22, 2009

2.                  South River – Machar Medical Centre Board of Management, April 21,

Adopted

 

142-2009Mahon/Scott

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

1.             AHED Minutes, April  16, 2009

2.             Joint Building Committee Summary

3.             Steering Committee, April 23, 2009

Adopted

 

143-2009Parker/Scott

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

1.                  World Health Organization Media Release, May 1, 2009

2.                  AMO Alert No 09/027

3.                  Near North Heritage Group

4.                  MFOA, Lending Program

5.                  North Bay Regional Health Centre

Adopted

 

144-2009Mahon/Dickerson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of South River does hereby approve a donation of $100.00 to the Near North Heritage Group Annual Golf Tournament to be held at Eagle Lake Golf Course in South River June 20th, 2009.

Adopted

 

6.         In Camera

 

145-2009         Parker/Dickerson

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 8:19 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

 

146-2009         Mahon/Parker

                        BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council reconvenes in Open Session at 8:40 p.m.

Adopted

 

7.         Roundtable

 

A warm welcome is extended to Sherri Hawthorne who has filled the Treasurer’s position effective Monday, May 11, 2009. We look forward to working with you!

 

The Clerk- Administrator will be attending a one day workshop in Sudbury on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

 

Swift Canoe and Kayak are busy preparing for opening weekend (May 15th). Stop in and say “Hello”!

 

The Clerk-Administrator will be out of the office on Thursday, May 21st and Friday May 22nd.

 

Application to Build Canada Fund Intake 2 and the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund was successful in meeting the deadline. Turn around time is expected to be quick. The BCF application has already been reviewed.

 

Tuesday, May 12th marks the first anniversary since our municipal offices relocated to 63 Marie Street! Much has been accomplished in a year! Congratulations!

 

Mayor Coleman discussed the possible closure of the Burk’s Falls Hospital due to high costs to maintain the limited beds.

 

Councillor Parker attended FONOM from May 6th to 8th. She returned with information and literature.

 

Councillor Mahon suggested taking down the Centennial banners as they are faded and in poor condition. One could be left on the post in front of the post office.

 

8.         By-laws- Confirming

 

147-2009         Scott/Dickerson

                        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 12-2009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of May, 2009 with the signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk Administrator and the corporate seal affixed.

Adopted

 

9.         Adjournment

           

148-2009         Parker/Dickerson

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 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the South River Council Chambers located at 63 Marie Street or at the call of the Mayor.  Time of Adjournment: 8:41 p.m.

Adopted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________             ______________________________

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