Minutes December 6,2005 Regular Council Meeting

Corporation of the Township of Gordon

Minutes of the General Council Meeting
December 6th, 2005
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Reeve: Jeff Hietkamp

Clerk/Treasurer: Carrie Lewis

Councilors: Lee Hayden, Pat Best, Betty Noble, Jack Brady

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m.
2005-145
J.Brady = P.Best
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be added to the agenda: 5) letter from Township of Barrie Island regarding plowing surcharge; 10) New Business e) Lighthouse Road Park lease; resolution re: cistern lid; By-law 2005-18 re: Gas tax; resolution for hiring cemetery marker person; 9.h) Planning Board – letter from M.Ince office re W.Campbell application for severance of lot.
Carried

2005-146
L.Hayden – J.Brady
BE IT RESOLVED that the Roads Department purchase a steamer from Clark-Kavanagh second hand in the amount of $4500.00 delivered. The Township can rent this equipment at $55.00/hour including man, billed on one hour minimum, plus mileage and driving time billed.
Carried

2005-147
B.Noble – P.Best
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Building Official and Road Superintendent Reports be accepted as presented.
Carried

2005-148
L.Hayden – P.Best
BE IT RESOLVED that the Accounts Voucher No.2005-11 in the amount of $82,307.68 and the Cemetery Voucher in the amount of $2,195.00 be passed and paid as presented.
Carried

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2005-149
J. Brady – B.Noble
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No 2005-17 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the November General council meeting be accepted as presented.
Carried

2005-150
J. Brady – B.Noble
WHEREAS it is in the best interest for Manitoulin Island for municipalities to shop at local businesses;
AND WHEREAS this supports jobs in those businesses;
THERE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gordon Township recommends the Manitoulin Road Superintendent Association send a tender to the Manitoulin Co-op for culverts in 2006 and that we support DOMTAR by purchasing paper from our supplies that is made by DOMTAR.
Carried

2005-151
L.Hayden – B.Noble
WHEREAS only one of three people contacted submitted proposal for marking graves and digging cremations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bernie Griegoschewski be hired to fulfill the duties of marking graves and digging cremations as requested by the Gordon Cemetery Board.
Carried

2005-152
B.Noble - L.Hayden
WHEREAS it is necessary for work to be done on the Municipal Drains for maintenance;
Two Drains specifically being the Best Drain and the Cloverhill Drain;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council deems drainage work to be done in 2006.
Carried

2005-153
P.Best – J.Brady
WHEREAS the regular scheduled council meeting will not leave time for preparation if held on the regular day of the 3rd of January;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the January General Council meeting will be rescheduled for the 10th of January, 2006.
Carried

2005-154
J.Brady - L.Hayden
WHEREAS it has been recommended that a more effective top be installed on the cistern in the basement of the hall;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a wood lid be built and installed on top of the cistern.
Carried

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2005-155
B.Noble – P.Best
WHEREAS a plug is needed for the snowplow outside; and a new electrical line is needed for the water filter, pump, dehumidifier as well as repair to electrical work to prevent breaker blowing when two plugs are used in kitchen at an approximate costs of $350.00;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Bob Foster be authorized to do repairs and upgrades.
Carried

2005-156
L.Hayden – J.Brady
WHEREAS the Council wishes to take advantage of the transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No. 2005-18 be adopted as presented.
Carried

2005-157
J.Brady – P.Best
WHEREAS the Township of Gordon would like to support the Town of Cobalt’s resolution to reintroduce the Spring Bear Hunt.
Carried

2005-158
J.Brady
Moved to Adjourn at 9:35 p.m.

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Reeve - Jeff Hietkamp Clerk – Carrie Lewis

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