THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF BILLINGS
Regular Meeting of July 21, 2003
PRESENT:
Reeve Aus Hunt, Council Members Sharon Alkenbrack, Jim McLean, Rick Rusk.
EXCUSED: Patrick McColman
STAFF: Acting Clerk-Treasurer: Lorraine McLean, Public Works Superintendent:
Garry Miller.
Council Member Jim McLean disclosed a pecuniary interest in the matter of
Accounts for Payment and some personnel issues and he did not take part in the
discussion or vote on the matter or attempt to influence members on there vote.
03-207 McLean-Rusk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of
the Township of Billings be opened for business with a quorum of members present
at 7:30 p.m. with Reeve Hunt presiding in the Chair.
CARRIED
03-208 Rusk-McLean
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the July 2, 2003 Regular Meeting, July 8,
2003 Special Meeting and July 14, 2003 Special Meeting be accepted as presented.
CARRIED
03-209 McLean-Rusk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we thank Mr. Needles for attending this meeting To discuss
several issues as stated in his letter.
CARRIED
03-210 McLean-Rusk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we accept with regret the resignation of Lillian Bramwell
and thank her for representing Billings Township on the Board of Management for
Manitoulin Centennial Manor.
CARRIED
03-211 Rusk-Alkenbrack
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we adopt the 2003 Statement of Operating and Capital
Expenditures & Revenues pursuant to the attached.
CARRIED
03-212 McLean-Rusk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law # 2003-08, being a by-law to amend By-laws # 2002-25
and # 96-06, a by-law to set the fee schedule on building applications are given
first and second readings.
CARRIED
03-213 Rusk-McLean
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law # 2003-08, being a by-law to amend by-laws # 2002-25
and # 96-06, a by-law to set the fee schedule on building applications are given
third and final readings.
CARRIED
03-214 McLean-Rusk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law # 2003-07, being a By-law to enter into an employee
agreement with Dan Osborne as our Municipal Building Inspector be given first
reading and enacted in Open Council.
CARRIED
03-215 Rusk-McLean
BE IT RESOLVED THAT pending our final budget approval, we authorize the Clerk to
forward an interim payment to the Library Board, an amount equal to 50% of the
2002 total Municipal Contribution.
CARRIED
03-216 Alkenbrack-Rusk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the following Accounts for Payments:
General Accounts: $82,256.21
Public Works Accounts: $45,165.45
And that the Reeve and Treasurer be authorized to sign cheques # 2379 to # 2447
as described in the attached Cheque Register.
CARRIED
03-217 McLean-Rusk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we accept the quote for painting and repairs to the
Marina building by Mr. Mike Machum for the amount of $900.00
CARRIED
03-218 McLean-Rusk
PROTECTED UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT
CARRIED
03-219 Rusk-McLean
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we accept Taylor Sawmill bid of $2510.00 for the purchase of
the 1972 Tanker Truck.
CARRIED
03-220 McLean-Rusk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we adjourn until the next Regular Meeting Or Call of the
Chair.
CARRIED
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Aus Hunt: Reeve
Lorraine McLean: Acting Clerk
22/07/03: lm
These Minutes have been prepared but are not considered official until approved
by the Council at a subsequent meeting.