Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., in the
XYZ Room, Virginiatown, Ontario
PRESENT:
MAYOR:
Clermont Lapointe
COUNCILLORS:
Paul Côté
Annie Toupin-Keft
Bonita Culhane
Elaine Fic
ALSO PRESENT:
1.
CLERK-TREASURER:
Kathleen Thur
AUDIENCE:
19 Members of Public
ALSO PRESENT:
Neil Albright, Fire Chief
Declaration of Office for new Council Members an opening remarks:
Each member of the new Council read aloud individually their declarations of Office Oath
Mayor Lapointe opened the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance.
2.
Additions/Deletions/ Adoption of the Agenda:
Moved by Bonita Culhane
Seconded by Elaine Fic
199/14
Adoption of the Agenda
THAT the agenda for the December 2nd, 2014 meeting of Council be adopted with the following
Additions:
10. I) Mayor Lapointe - Council Appointment to Committee`s
10. J) Recommendation of Board Member for Temiskaming Health Unit
10. K) Appointment to the Kirkland Lake & District Community Development
Corporation Board.
Carried.
3.
Disclosure of Conflict of interest:
- None.
4.
Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Bonita Culhane
Seconded by Elaine Fic
200/14
Regular Council Minutes
THAT the minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on November 11th, 2014 be approved.
Carried
5.
Matters Arising from the minutes:
None
6.
Deputations/Delegations: None
7.
a) Submitted Questions:
None
b) Audience Questions:
None
8.
Correspondence Information:
a) Ernie Hardman, PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing - Congratulations on re-election Received and filed.
b) Steven Del Duca, Minister of the Ministry of Transportation - Congratulations on re-election Received and filed.
c) Temiskaming Shores, Manager of Court Services - 2014 3rd Quarter Income Statement and
Funds payable to McGarry Township - Received and filed.
9.
Council Reports:
Mayor Lapointe:
- Thanked everyone for their confidence and looking forward to the next four years.
Reported on AFMO, LED Street lighting and Gas Tax.
- Reported on McGarry Solar Project
- Reported that some of the hydrant are being replaced.
-
Councillor Culhane
- Announced she is looking forward to working with everyone.
- Reported on Tourist Centre Craft & Bake Sale had 24 tables, and that the Committee meeting
is moved to December 11th.
- Property Standards Committee meetings will be moved from afternoons to evenings.
- Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councillor Fic
- Fire Department Meeting on November 23, 20 Volunteer members we are still in need of
more.
- Reported on the need to replace 6 breathing apparatus and tanks, plus their 24 th Annual Poker
Run on February 21st, next fire meeting is January 26th.
- Recreation Report: Christmas Party on December 6th, Children`s Party on December 14th and
New Year`s Eve Dance. Next Recreation Meeting will be on January 12th.
Councillor Côté
- Thanked McGarry for electing him and their confidence.
Councillor Toupin-Keft
- Thanked everyone and happy to be working for McGarry Township.
10. New Business
a) Moved by Elaine Fic
Seconded by Bonita Culhane
201/14
Recreation Minutes
THAT the minutes of the Recreation Committee held on November 3rd, 2014 be approved.
Carried
b) Moved by Bonita Culhane
Seconded by Elaine Fic
202/14
TIC Minutes
THAT the minutes of the Tourist Centre Committee held on November 6th, 2014 be approved
Carried.
c) Moved by Bonita Culhane
Seconded by Elaine Fic
203/14
Christmas Basket Grant for Legion
THAT Council approves of a grant in the amount of $400.00 payable to the Royal Canadian
Legion, Virginiatown, Branch 384 for 2014 Christmas Basket Fund.
Carried
d) Moved by Elaine Fic
Seconded by Bonita Culhane
204/14
Annual Poker Run - Gym
THAT Council approves the use of the Community Centre Gym for the McGarry Volunteer
Firefighters Association 24th Annual Poker Fun on February 21, 2015.
Carried.
e) Moved by Elaine Fic
Seconded by Paul Côté
205/14
Breathing Apparatus and tanks
THAT Council accept and approve the quote received from A.J. Stone Co. Ltd for the
purchase of 6 new MSA-M7 Breathing apparatus and tanks in the total amount of
$38,920.59 (including H.S.T.) for the McGarry Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Carried.
Fire Chief, Neil Albright was present to provide information and answer questions.
f) Moved by Paul Côté
206/14
Seconded by Bonita Culhane DSSAB
Representative
THAT Council appoint Clermont Lapointe to be our representative on the District of
Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board for the term of December 2014 to
December 2018.
Carried.
g) Moved by Elaine Fic
Seconded by Annie Toupin-Keft
207/14
Financing for Street Lighting
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute the Financing Agreement and Debenture Documents with Infrastructure Ontario McGarry Street Lighting Project.
Carried.
h) Moved by Elaine Fic
Seconded by Paul Côté
208/14
Fund transfer to reserves
THAT the following funds be transferred to reserves.
A)
Fire $10,000.00
B)
Gas Tax Funds
$34,457.00
Carried.
I) Moved by Bonita Culhane
209/14
Seconded by Annie Toupin-Keft
Representative for Health Unit
THAT Council recommend Mr. Merdy Armstrong as the Timiskaming Health Unit
Representative for McGarry, Larder and Gauthier Townships.
Carried.
j)
Moved by Annie Toupin-Keft
Seconded by Paul Côté
210/14
KDCDC Representative
THAT Council appoint Mr. Matt Reimer as Representative to the Kirkland & District
Community Development Corporation Board.
Carried.
11. Passing of Accounts
Moved by Paul Côté
Seconded by Annie Toupin-Keft
211/14
Accounts
THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
General:
Payroll:
$165,805.89
$ 15,644.28
Carried
12. Passing of By-Laws:
None
13. Closed Meeting: None
14. Confirmation By-Law
Moved by Annie Toupin-Keft
Seconded by Paul Côté
212/14
By-Law 2014-43
THAT a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council be considered, read three times and
passed this 2nd day of December, 2014 and numbered By-Law 2014-43.
Carried
Adjournment
213/14
Seconded by Annie Toupin-Keft
Adjournment
THAT this meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to meet again at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13th ,
2015.
Carried
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Mayor
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Clerk Treasurer