Disclosure of Interest: Councillor, Patricia Bodick declared conflict of interest on Agenda Item 4 (b).

Confirmation of Minutes of March 20th, 2007 Meeting:

Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion # 1

That the minutes of the meeting held on March 20, 2007 be adopted as circulated.

Committees and Delegations: None

1. Don Bougie

   Re: Setup of Small Business for Small Furniture Items on Residential Property.

   Mr. Bougie addressed Council in regards to use of residential property at 73 Seventh Avenue, to make lawn furniture. He was informed that a workshop was not allowed as part of Home Occupation as set out by the Town’s Zoning By-laws. He told Council that his son would be doing this on a part-time basis, and questioned other residential properties being used for home based businesses.

   Council advised Mr. Bougie that the Township no longer provides Business Licesses. Councillor, Maurice Charbonneau informed Mr. Bougie that Business Licenses are available in Timmins, he would provide the information at a later date. Council agreed to review the matter and will discuss same at the Council meeting set for April 24th, 2007.

2. Larder Lake Library Board.

   Re: Present their Annual Budget to Council.

   Carol Wilde and Leslie Klatt presented the Annual Budget for the Larder Lake Library. They gave a broad overview of the Budget; Council thanked them for coming.

3. Larder Lake Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293.

   Re: Requesting a new list of locations for the possible move of the old Cenotaph.

   Council had no suggestions at this time and requested the Acting Clerk write a letter to the Larder Lake Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293 stating that they bring their proposals to Council and Council would then give any opinions and/or suggestions

4. Charles Angus, MP Timmins James Bay speaks out on Larder Lake and V-Town

   Re: Infrastructure Debt Crippling Northern Communities.

5. Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative

   Re: Infrastructure Debt Crippling Northern Communities.

Report of Committee:

1. Youth Centre: Councillor, Patricia Bodick was wondering if the leak at the Youth Centre had been fixed. The Public Works Foreman will be asked to investigate the problem and the make necessary repairs.

2. Recreation Centre: Reeve, John Roddick requested that the Public Works Foreman check the hot water system at the Recreation Centre, people renting the Recreation Centre ran out of hot water. The Public Works Foreman will be asked to investigate the problem and the make necessary repairs.

3. Raven Park: Councillor, Patricia Bodick questioned Council on the equipment noise at Raven Park (ie. hauling out timber)? The Clerk-Treasurer will make inquiries to determine the reason for the noise and report back to council.

4. Dog Catcher: Councillor, Patricia Bodick advised Council that the Dog Catcher questioned her in regards to fines. Acting Clerk to provide the Dog Catcher with the By-law for Schedule of Fees.

5. Ice Rink-New Liskeard: Councillor, Richard MacPhail advised Council that Andrew Selbie needs to pay a user fee of $106.00 for ice time as an out-of-town user in New Liskeard. He asked if the Township would subsidize this fee because the Town does not supply the service. Council discussed the matter and agreed to review the matter at the Council meeting scheduled for April 24th, 2007.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

1. To pass a motion for approval of Daily Feeding/Lodging Fees for our Dog Catcher.

   Moved by:	Richard MacPhail
   Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #2

   
   
   That Council hereby approves a Daily Feeding/Lodging Fee of $25.00 to Bruce Green, Dog Catcher for the Township of Larder Lake.
   
   

   Carried

2. To pass a By-Law granting permission for obtaining or amending information in the OMERS Primary Pension Plan.

   Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
   Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion #3

   
   
   That By-law No. 1154-07 being a by-law appointing Anne Kmyta, Clerk-Treasurer, as the Township’s Agent to obtain or amend information in the OMERS primary Pension Plan is given 1st and 2nd reading.
   
   

   Carried

   Moved by:	Richard MacPhail
   Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #4

   
   
   That By-law No. 1154-07 being a by-law appointing Anne Kmyta, Clerk-Treasurer, as the Township’s Agent to obtain or amend information in the OMERS Primary Pension Plan is given 3rd and Final reading and passed.
   
   

   Carried

3. To pass a motion to approve Annual Spring Training Seminar (AMTCO), for the New Clerk-Treasurer.

   Moved by:	Richard MacPhail
   Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #5

   
   
   That Council hereby approves the Annual Spring Training Seminar with the Association of Municipal Tax collectors of Ontario (AMTCO), April 15-17, 2007 for Anne Kmyta, Clerk-Treasurer, in the amount of $265.00.
   
   

   Carried

4. To pass a motion to renew Annual Membership Fee for 2007-2008 with Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

   Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
   Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion #6

   
   
   That Council hereby approves the Annual Membership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for 2007-2008, in the amount of $146.64..
   
   

   Carried

5. Fire Chief Ron Jacques to present Quarterly Report and 2007 Budget.

   Quarterly Report: Covered a number of subjects (i.e. courses/training, new rules/regulations, new smoke alarms etc…)

   • MNR – Forest Fire Agreement – Is the old agreement still in effect?
   • Fire Marshal – Revised By-law needs to be completed in near future!
   • Emergency Plan – Would like to be involved in update of revised plan!
   • Purchase of Emergency Equipment (ie. chainsaws/safety equipment, satalite phone)

   Budget:Mr. Jacques gave an overview of the Budget. He raised questions regarding the four hydro meters installed at the Fire Hall and asked if an investigation into the possibility of consolidating the services to take advantage of rate reductions for usage. Council agreed that the matter should be reviewed.

   Discussed Public Relations – Cost of Children’s Christmas Party, very expensive $837.00, Fire Hall does not get as many donations, might need to cancel event in the future. Council thanked Mr. Jacques for making the presentation.

6. To pass a motion to approve Request for Proposal for Feasibility Study of the former Larder Lake Public School.

   Moved by:	Tommy Owens
   Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #7

   
   That Council hereby approves the Request for Proposal for Feasibility Study of the former Larder Lake Public School

   Carried

7. To pass a motion to approve registration with Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), FOR Councillor Patricia Bodick

   Moved by:	Tommy Owens
   Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #8

   
   That Council hereby approves the registration with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), April 17 – 19, 2007 (Module 2 & 3), for Councillor, Patricia Bodick in the amount of $609.50.

   Carried

8. Set date for the next Council meeting

   The next Council meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12th, 2007.

9. To pass a motion to go Into Camera.

   Moved by:	Tommy Owens
   Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion No. 1C-1

   
   That Council hereby approves a motion to “Go into Camera”.

   Carried

10. To pass a motion to come Out Of Camera.

    Moved by:	Tommy Owens
    Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion No. 1C-3

    
    That Council hereby approves a motion to come “Out of Camera”.

    Carried

11. Pass By-law to Confirm the Proceeding of Council.

    Moved by:	Tommy Owens
    Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #9

    
    That By-law No. 1155-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 1st and 2nd reading.

    Carried

     

    Moved by:	Tommy Owens
    Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #10

    
    That By-law 1155-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

    Carried

Adjourn Meeting:

Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion #11

That since there is no further business that this meeting now be adjourned.

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