COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF BILLINGS
Regular Council Meeting November 15, 2004


PRESENT:
Reeve Aus Hunt, Councilors Margaret Tuomi, Sharon Alkenbrack, John Bright.
Regrets: Keith McKeen
STAFF: Kathy McDonald, Clerk Treasurer, Garry Miller Roads Superintendent and Kevin Miller, Water Operator
MEDIA: Tom Sasvari
DELEGATIONS: Doug Leask and Joe Nellis of Walker Engineering

04-309 Tuomi – Bright
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

04-310 Bright – Tuomi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the November 2, 2004 regular meeting be accepted as presented.
Carried

04-311 Tuomi – Bright
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the council of the Corporation of the Township of Billings accept the proposal for Auditor from the firm of Heale and Houle, being the lowest tender.
Carried

04-312 Bright – Tuomi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2004-22 being a by-law to set fees for Municipal Services be given 2nd reading.
Carried

04-313 Alkenbrack – Bright
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2004-22 being a by-law to set fees for Municipal Services be given 3rd and final reading and enacted in open council.
Carried

04-314 Alkenbrack – Tuomi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2004-24, being a by-law to update Reeve and Councilor remuneration be given 2nd reading.
Carried

04-315 Alkenbrack – Tuomi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2004-25, being a by-law to update By-Law 97-01 declaring official roads and private trail names and list 911 addresses and to require all property owners having a temporary or permanent residence of any type to have a 911 number, be given 2nd reading.
Carried

04-316 Tuomi – Bright
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2004-25, being a by-law to update By-Law 97-01 declaring official roads and private trail names and list 911 addresses and to require all property owners having a temporary or permanent residence of any type to have a 911 number, be given 3rd and final reading and enacted in open council.
Carried

04-317 Bright – Tuomi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2004-26, being a by-law to permit and regulate the size and mode of construction of culverts, bridges and entrance ways which cross any drain or watercourse on a public highway under the jurisdiction of the township or which abut a public highway under the jurisdiction of the township, be given second reading.
Carried

04-318 Tuomi – Bright
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2004-26, being a by-law to permit and regulate the size and mode of construction of culverts, bridges and entrance ways which cross any drain or watercourse on a public highway under the jurisdiction of the township or which abut a public highway under the jurisdiction of the township, be given third and final reading and enacted in open council.
Carried

04-319 Bright – Tuomi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2004-27, being a by-law to establish a Hiring Policy and process for the municipality be given 2nd reading.
Carried

04-320 Tuomi – Bright
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2004-27, being a by-law to establish a Hiring Policy and process for the municipality be given third and final reading and enacted in open council.
Carried

04-321 Bright – Tuomi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the council of the Corporation of the Township of Billings support the efforts of the Township of Baldwin for a Charity Casino to be located at the corner of Highway 6 and 17.
Carried

04-322 Tuomi – Bright
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the council of the Corporation of the Township of Billings accept, with regret, the resignation of Willie Newlands as Back Up Water Operator.
Carried.

04-323 Tuomi – Alkenbrack
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the following accounts for payment:
General Accounts $ 28,885.84
Public Works $ 6,405.31
Water Capital $349,054.84
and that the Reeve and Treasurer be authorized to sign cheques #3937 to #3979 and cheques #8 and #9 as described in the attached register.
Carried

04-324 Bright – Tuomi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., Chapter 25, this Council proceed to a closed session at 8:45 in order to discuss a matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Carried

04-325 Bright – Alkenbrack
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this meeting be adjourned from our closed session and resume our regular meeting.
Carried

04-326 Alkenbrack – Bright
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the council accept the proposal for employment from Andrew Preyde.
Carried.

04-327 Bright – Alkenbrack
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn until our next regular meeting, December 7, 2004, or Call of the Chair.
Carried.


___________        _________________
Aus Hunt: Reeve        Kathy McDonald: Clerk Treasurer

18/11/04:km

These minutes have been prepared by are not considered official until approved by council at a subsequent meeting.

 

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