General Meeting Minutes October 3,2006

Corporation of the Township of Gordon

Minutes of the General Council Meeting
October 3, 2006
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Reeve: Jeff Hietkamp

Clerk/Treasurer: Carrie Lewis

Councilors: Lee Hayden, Pat Best, Jack Brady, Betty Noble
Guests: Brian Garratt, Architect

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m.
2006-107
J. Brady – B.Noble
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Gordon have asked for tenders for sub-trades for the addition and renovation of the new municipal building;
AND WHEREAS tenders where received and opened as per tender notice;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following sub trade tender be accepted: 1) Westend Mechanical(plumbing) $5,248.08; John Saul(heating) $8,904.00; Pat Noble Lumber(materials) $40,759.90; McCann Concrete(earthwork & cast in place) $14,993.70 + backfill & excavation (H&R) $4000.00; Sandy McDougal Contracting $30,520.00; Bob Foster Electric $6,426.78; and Nouveau Interiors $4,661.88 for an overall total of $115,428.46.
Carried

2006-108
P.Best – B.Noble
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be added to the agenda: g) MMA – minutes of September 27 meeting; h) Planning Board – letter re: Hester application & request for support resolution for Solris mapping.
Carried

2006-109
J.Brady – B.Noble
Be It Resolved that the minutes of September 5, 2006 meeting be adopted as presented.
Carried

2006-110
P.Best - J. Brady
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CBO and Road Superintendent reports be accepted as presented.
Carried

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2006-111
B.Noble – P.Best
BE IT RESOLVED that Account Voucher #2006-9 in the amount of $256,148.24 and the Cemetery Voucher in the amount of !1,231.20 be accepted as presented.
Carried

2006-112
J. Brady – P.Best
WHEREAS the Manitoulin Planning Board are making application for funding of $30,000.00 for the purchase of SOLRIS mapping to the Northern Communities Investment Readiness Program;
AND WHEREAS the Board has requested a resolution of support from the Township;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Township of Gordon support the Planning Boards application.
Carried

2006-113
B.Noble - Pat. Best
BE IT RESOLVED THAT by-law no 2006- being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 5, 2006 council meeting.
Carried

2006-114
P.Best – B.Noble
WHEREAS the Township of McKellar asks for support for their resolution in petitioning Hydro One for more accessible service in emergency situations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township supports the resolution and informs the Township of McKellar.
Carried

2006-115
P.Best – J. Brady
WHEREAS a request has been received for a refund of overpayment on taxes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue a cheque in the amount of $735.93 for the taxes paid twice regarding roll # 000 002 03500 0000.
Carried

2006-116
J.Brady – B.Noble
WHEREAS the Township have received a request from the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association and Ontario Forest Coalition to support their request for the Premier to take action to reduce the cost of electricity to $45 per MWH or less to help prevent further devastation to the forest industry with more mill closures;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Gordon supports Michael Powers letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty and he be advised.
Carried

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2006-117
P.Best
Motion to Adjourn.
Carried

_________________________ ________________________
Clerk – Carrie Lewis Reeve – Jeff Hietkamp

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