January 2nd, 2007 Council Minutes
TOWNSHIP OF TYENDINAGA
Minutes of Regular Meeting of Council
Tuesday January 2nd, 2007
PRESENT
Reeve Margaret Walsh in the Chair, Deputy Reeve Fred Lang, Councillor Rick Phillips, Councillor Chris Brady, Road Supervisor John Farrell, Recreation Coordinator Liette Osborne and Deputy Treasurer Donna Ward
Absent: Councillor Iain Gardiner
CALL TO ORDER
Reeve Margaret Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
LORD’S PRAYER
Lord’s Prayer was said by all.
Moment of Silence for Thornton Portt.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION
Moved by: Brady
Seconded by: Lang
That the Agenda for the January 2nd, 2007 Council Meeting be adopted and circulated.
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosure of pecuniary interest noted.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The minutes for the December 18th, 2006 Council meeting were revised.
Our Council will be meeting with the Council from the Municipality of Tweed to discuss the road conditions on Smith Road. Wayne Tracey was not present at the meeting.
In addition, the resolution from Madawaska Valley has been accepted.
MOTION
Moved by: Brady
Seconded by: Lang
That the minutes of the December 18th, 2006 Regular Meeting be approved as read and circulated.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Ken Power attended the meeting. The Nibourg and Canadian Waste dump sites will now be closed on Saturdays for the winter months. The Canadian Waste Site will remain open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It is suggested that John Farrell build a ramp up to the dumpster for easier access for residents with larger loads. The fee for using the dump will be $20.00 per trailer, $20.00 per half ton, or $2.00 per bag.
Terry Murphy from Quinte Conservation also attended the meeting. He brought with him a package that contains information regarding Quinte Conservation services and their future plans. He also invited Council to come to his office anytime.
OLD BUSINESS
John Farrell made recommendations with regards to funding from Infrastructure Ontario. He suggested that pricing estimates be taken for construction on Blessington road (East of Whalen’s Road to Deseronto Road) and repairs to the rock cut on Deseronto Road.
MOTION
Moved by: Phillips
Seconded by: Lang
That John Farrell be authorized to obtain pricing estimates from Engineering Firms to perform construction on Blessington Road and repairs to the rock cut on Deseronto Road.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
MOTION
Moved by: Brady
Seconded by: Lang
That the following accounts be approved for payment as presented.
CARRIED
General Voucher $430,666.71
Fire Voucher $ 10,053.78
Roads Voucher $ 8,068.62
Recreation Voucher $ 474.27
CARRIED $449,263.38
STAFF REPORTS
John Farrell, Road Supervisor
· Plows were called out on Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day
· The grader has also been out due to good weather conditions
· Roads crew are continually working on the guide rails on Kingsford Bridge
· The guide rails on Hunts Bridge received some damage and also need repairs.
Liette Osborne, Recreation Coordinator
· Reminder of Recreation Committee meeting this Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
· We are eligible for Ministry of Tourism funding through “Celebrate Ontario”. The application is due January 29th and it’s a grant of up to $100,000.
MOTION
Moved by: Brady
Seconded by: Lang
That the following staff reports be received and filed.
CARRIED
MEMBERS REPORTS
Margaret Walsh, Reeve
· Carman Milligan will continue until he is complete with the year-end.
· Reminds that cheques need to be signed by two people. Suggests that Donna Ward be the second signature.
MOTION
Moved by: Phillips
Seconded by: Lang
That Donna Ward be authorized to co-sign cheques until further notice.
CARRIED
Fred Lang, Deputy Reeve
· Cross Road needs a sign to warn of curve ahead in road.
Rick Phillips, Councillor
· There needs to be a Deer Crossing sign placed between the 7th and 8th on Shannonville Road for safety.
· He was approached by an individual with regards to borrowing equipment from the township. Currently, some equipment belongs to the Shannonville Agricultural Society, therefore, a policy needs to be put in place regarding this issue.
MOTION
Moved by: Lang
Seconded by: Phillips
That Council adjourn at 8:45 p.m. to meet again January 15th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve.
CARRIED
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REEVE CLERK TREASURER
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