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Council Minutes - Feb 6/08
February 6, 2008
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HILTON BEACH
Council Meeting
February 6, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Hore and Councillors Crack, Hope and Sullivan. Absent with notice was Councillor Stevens.
08-08 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by R. Hope
Resolved to approve the minutes of the January 9th, 2008 meeting as presented.
08-09 Moved by L. Crack Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to authorize payment of Voucher #08-01 in the amount of $24,410.29.
Carried
The Problem Detail Sheet Summary was noted. No items were opened and none was closed.
The Clerk’s Report was reviewed. The lead testing had to be cancelled because of the storm and has been rescheduled to March 18th.
A request was received from the Township of St. Joseph for a contribution to the operating costs of the lighting at Kent’s Corner. Council decided to make the same donation as last year, which is the Village’s share of the estimated operating costs based on assessment.
08-10 Moved by R. Hope Seconded by L. Crack
Resolved to donate $50 towards the cost of the lighting at Kent’s Corner.
Carried
A copy of a letter to Planning Board was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting further information with regard to the proposed new Official Plan.
The levy was received from Algoma Public Health. It did not change from 2007.
Information was received from ADnet regarding the high-speed service to St. Joseph Island. The entire Village and the greatest portion of Hilton Township are covered with only a small portion of the U Line not receiving the service. The service should be available by the fall of 2008.
Information on the Federal Gas Tax program was received from AMO describing the communications protocol.
The Federal jobs program was considered.
08-11 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by R. Hope
Resolved to apply to the Summer Jobs Program for five positions.
Carried
The annual statement of remuneration and expenses was reviewed.
08-12 Moved by L. Crack Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to accept the 2007 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for members of Council per Section 285 of the Municipal Act.
Carried
The tax ratio by-law for 2008 was presented. There are no changes from previous years as they are within the range set by the Province.
08-13 Moved by R. Hope Seconded by L. Crack
Resolved to give first, second and third readings to By-law #929 being a by-law to establish tax ratios for 2008.
Carried
The draft proposal for funding from the Provincial infrastructure progam was considered. The proposal is for an expansion to The Waterfront Centre. Funding announcements and grant payments will be made prior to March 31st.
08-14 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by L. Crack
Resolved to give first second and third readings to By-law #930 being a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation for funding from the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative.
Carried
The deficit reduction plan was reviewed and updated.
The defibrillator program was discussed. A defibrillator will be placed in the lower level of The Waterfront Centre. Initial training will be done in conjunction with a fire practice. There will be another training session in the spring for summer staff and other interested persons. Both the cost of the defibrillator and the training are covered by the Province.
Surface treatment requirements for the year were discussed.
08-15 Moved by L. Crack Seconded by J. Sullivan
Resolved to request 3,900 square metres of single surface treatment under the amalgamated tender.
Carried
08-16 Moved by J. Sullivan Seconded by R. Hope
Resolved to give first, second and third readings to By-law #931 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held February 6th, 2008 and confirm the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby.
Carried
08-17 Moved by R. Hope Seconded by L. Crack
Resolved to adjourn to meet again on March 12th, 2008 or at the call of the Mayor.
Carried
APPRECIATION CORNER
To all those who came to the Community Potluck and Games Night. There was a great turnout and lots of food and fun. The next one is scheduled for March 16 at 6 p.m. Recreation will provide the ham and beverages and others are invited to bring a main dish, salad or dessert. Once the rink is up and running there will be an activity planned for it as well.
To Richard Laude for his extra work at the landfill. He sells items for a nominal fee. The money is allocated to the Recreation Committee for programming. In 2007 this amounted to $400.80. Thus material is used by others, less is put into the landfill and the Hilton Community benefits from programs.
To those who volunteered for the lead testing program. The first round will now be in March and the second later in the year.
