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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH CROSBY The Council of the Township of South Crosby met on Monday, October 7, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. All members present. Minutes from the following meetings Were distributed and approved: Wednesday, September ll, 17, 17, and 30, 1991. Council agree to the temporary closure of Church street, Village of Morton during the construction period for the replacement of bridge on Highway 15. Councillor Linda Carr inquired about the condition of the hall on Main Street village of Elgin, which is owned by Mr. L.â€" Seaman, and the danger to the public. It was recommended by Council that Mr. Turnbull do an on-site inspection and to take the necessary steps to correct this situation. Councillor James stedman brought the matter of building on lots on Whitefish Lake, on the table for discussion. It was noted that Council Members, and representative from C.R.C.A. have completed an onâ€"site inspection and feel that these properties are not suitable for building and septic system installation, due to the location and condition of the' land. Clerkâ€"Treasurer was authorized to contact MOE and MNR â€" Fisheries Branch and set up a meeting for Wednesday, October 16, 1991 to do an onâ€"site inspection. Councillor Linda Carr is to contact C.R.C.A. and request their comments, regarding this matter in writing. The following accounts were accepted for payment: General Office..$l4,939.79 LACAC ........... 765.00 Waste Disposal Site .......... 9.765.40 $25,470.19 Byâ€"Law Number 27â€"91, being a Byâ€"Law authorize the Reeve and the Clerkâ€" Treasurer to sign the agreement for repairs to Wiltse Bridge passed 7th day of October 1991. Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Crosby agree that Mr. Harold Proud be paid $75.00 as compensation for sheep (ewe) killed by wolves; and further that the Clerkâ€" Treasurer is authorized to petition the Ministry of Agriculture & Food for reimbursement of such expenditure. Council support in principle the proposal to open an Extended Service Office in the Village of Elgin. And further recommend that information on the following be obtained and brought back to Council for further consideration: 1) availability of office space; 2) costs that would be the responsibility of the Municipality. Information received from Frank Amo, Senior Inspector, Fuels Safety Branch, Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations concerning the removal of underground storage tanks was presented to Council Members. Following discussion it was agreed that this matter be tabled to the next Council Meeting, for further consideration. Letter and information received from Kostuch Engineering Limited concerning engineering servcies in relation to the restoration of the Pimple, was presented to Council. Deputyâ€"Reeve Wayne Sly, being a member of the Committee dealing with the restoration of the Pimple, is to take this information to the Committee ‘ for consideration. Letter received from Ms. Jane Monaghan advising Council Members of her deciSion to step down as a member of the Rideau Lakes Union Library Board, was read . by Council. Clerkâ€"Treasurer was authorized to write a letter to Ms. Monaghan acknowledging her letter, and to thank her for her services as a member of the Rideau Lakes Union ~ Library Board. Various correspondence with MNR, Bell Canada, Ontario Hydro, and Totten Sims Hubicki concerning Wiltse Bridge, were presented to Council Members for their perusal. Letter received from L. Thomas McAneney, advising Council of their services in short-wording regulatory by-laws, was discussed by Council Members. Clerk- Treasurer was directed to place letter on file, and further investigation is to be done on this matter. Reeve Smith gave a report concerning the closing of the Red Cross Office, in the Village of Elgin, and advised that the Red Cross will be renting facilities from Guthrie House, from which premises the "Loans Cupboard" will operate. Letters received from Mrs. Marion Chester and Township of North Crosby concerning this same matter were presented to Council. Coucillor Brought to attention that a conversation with Mr. G. Baker, it was noted that the roof at the Old Public School needs some repair, and also that there are a number of bees in this old building. Council Members were advised that Mr. Lawrence Yateman has been in contact with the Municipal Office concerning this matter, and that application for Heritage Grant is being completed. Miscellaneous items discussed were as follows: Linda Carr Council's through NOVEMBER 1991 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN 5 Councillor James stedman approximate profit of discussed with Council $3,000-00- _ the distribution of copies COUDClllor Phyllis Connell of minutes from Council reported that Mr. Frank Meetings. Phelan, Chairperson of Council agreed that only the ReCYC1in9 Committee the draft minutes from has taken 950 lbs. . of Council Meetings be White paper t0 Smiths distributed. Falls. Councillor Phyllis And further that if these Connell also reported minutes require any to Council that cardboard amendments, that Council has been banned from the Members are to make Brockville Waste Disposal amendments to their draft Site, and therefore we copies. are fortunate to have Deputyâ€"Reeve Wayne sly located another outlet also reported that the for our cardboard. Morton Marathon Bingo Meeting adjourned at 11:30 was a success, with an p.m. NOTICE TO RESIDENTS THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH CROSBY Persons wishing to volunteer to serve on any of the following Committees or Boards are requested to contact: Township of South Crosby RR# 1, Elgin, Ontario 359-5830 By: December 13, 1991 Appointments will be made in the new term of Council. COMMITTEE/BOARD Committee of Adjustment Rideau Lakes Union Library Board Township of South Crosby - Recreation Committee Fence Viewers Pound Keepers Livestock Evaluator Myrna Stearry, A.M.C.T. Clerkâ€"Treasurer Pub" 8 hoo Trustee In South Crosby and the Rear of Leeds 8: Lansdowne YOUR VOICE ON ALL ISSUES Vote DOROTHY DAVIES Vote Brenda Earl South Crosby Township V," 1, Brenda has a history of involvement in local community activities for many years; including the Township Day Camp from 1977 through 1986 and recreation committee since 1982 (Presently chairperson). Her present concerns are: -A Cost effective waste management program. ~Improvements to,and increased public utilization of Township owned property. ~Increased public awareness of council's concerns about key projects such as a baseball field. -Greater public awareness of Township finances such as the recreation levy on property sales. 0N NOVEMBER 12 VOTE BRENDA EARL FOR DEPUTY REEVE i1 transportation is required phone 359-5173