General Meeting Minutes November 1, 2005

Corporation of the Township of Gordon

Minutes of the General Council Meeting
November 1, 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.
2005-134
L.Hayden – B.Noble
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be added to the agenda: 5) Road Super Report – letter from Barrie Island regarding sharing road superintendent; 9) e) In-camera to discuss legal matter.
Carried

2005-135
L.Hayden – J.Brady
BE IT RESOLVED that the CBO and Road Superintendent Reports be accepted as presented.
Carried

2005-136
J.Brady – P.Best
BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Account Voucher #2005-10 in the amount of $208,856.10 and the October Cemetery Voucher in the amount of $5188.30 be passed as presented.
Carried

2005-137
L.Hayden – B.Noble
WHEREAS the Building Systems Committee review the mileage rate for Chief Building Official;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Gordon pay the CBO
.40 cents/km for general mileage and courses effective October 1, 2005.
Carried
2005-138
P.Best – J. Brady
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Gordon increase the staff and councilor mileage as of October 1, 2005 to .40 cents/km.
Carried

2005-139
J. Brady – P.Best
WHEREAS the Womens Institute has requested a deposit be made on Hall Rentals to cover damages;
THERE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gordon Township will charge a $20.00 deposit;
AND THAT the Womens Institute be notified that they are welcome to put a lock on a cupboard door and also welcome to paint the bathroom.(council will pay for paint).
Carried

2005-140
L.Hayden – J.Brady
WHEREAS the Township of Gordon has received a request from Manitoulin Secondary School;
AND WHEREAS the Township feels a student bursary is an important contribution;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gordon Township contribute two bursaries from Gordon Township at $150.00 – if only one $300.00 student give $300.00 designated for a student from Gordon and Allan West Township.
Carried

2005-141
J. Brady - L.Hayden
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.2005-16 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the October General, Public and Special Council meetings be accepted as amended.
Carried

2005-142
P.Best – J.Brady
BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Raffle license from Manitoulin Transport be authorized as presented.
Carried

2005-143
L.Hayden – P.Best
WHEREAS the Township of Gordon have requested tender proposals for the services of an auditor for the 2005 year end;
AND WHEREAS three proposals were received;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT KPMG be hired as the auditor for the Corporation of the Township of Gordon for the 2005 year end.
Carried

2005-144
L.Hayden
Moved to adjourn at 9:35 p.m.

___________________________ ________________________
Reeve - Jeff Hietkamp Clerk – Carrie Lewis

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