February 6,2007 General Council meeting Minutes
Corporation of the Township of Gordon
Minutes of the General Council Meeting
February 6, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Presentation on Ham Radio System from Al Boyd & Jim McLean of ARES 7:00 pm
PRESENT:
Reeve: Art Madore
Clerk/Treasurer: Carrie Lewis
Councilors: Lee Hayden, Gerry Armstrong, Jack Brady, Betty Noble
John Woestenenk
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m.
Betty Noble declared a Conflict of Interest regarding H & R Noble invoice
2007-19
L.Hayden – J.Brady
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be added to the agenda: 8) f. Library minutes of February 2, 11) Correspondence – info regarding Asset Management Comrif program, FONOM new directors, information re specifications for a half ton truck.
Carried
2007-20
G.Armstrong – B.Noble
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of January 9,2007 council meeting be adopted with correction to resolution 2007-12 removing P.Best.
Carried
2007-21
J. Brady – G.Armstrong
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Road Superintendent to purchase the used (rented) pole saw from Fogal’s Chainsaw.
Carried
2007-22
B.Noble – G.Armstrong
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Road Superintendent Report be accepted as presented.
Carried
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2007-23
L.Hayden - J.Brady
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Account Voucher #20062007-01 in the amount of $75,493.47 and Cemetery Voucher for $3,635.00 be approved as presented.
Carried
2007-24
L.Hayden - G.Armstrong
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer to reimburse Max Equipment for overpayment of taxes in the amount of $123.82.
Carried
2007-25
J.Brady - B.Noble
WHEREAS the Manitoulin Municipal Association endorses DSSAB being the liaison group for communication link regarding the Pandemic Planning group;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Gordon also endorses the DSSAB as the liaison group.
Carried
2007-26
L.Hayden – B.Noble
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2007-3 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of January 9,2007 meeting be adopted as presented..
Carried
2007-27
J.Brady – G. Armstrong
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No 2007-04, being a by-law to give the Clerk approval to submit funding application to Infrastructure Ontario be adopted as presented.
Carried
2007-28
B.Noble – G.Armstrong
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No 2007-05,2007-06,2007-07; being by-laws to set remuneration for staff be adopted as presented.
Carried
2007-29
J. Brady – G.Armstrong
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following information be accepted: 1) Asset Management Comrif Application, FONOM new directors, info on Specs for a ½ ton, & CBO report.
Carried
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2007-30
L.Hayden – J.Brady
WHEREAS the Township of Gordon have discussed the need for a half ton truck;
AND WHEREAS the Council have decided that it would be a feasible move to purchase a half ton for the municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized to request tenders from the Island car dealers for a ½ ton.
Carried
2007-31
J.Brady
Moved to adjourn at 10:35 pm.
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Clerk – Carrie Lewis Reeve – Art Madore