MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
LARDER LAKE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
TUESDAY, December 11th, 2007

Reeve: John Roddick
Councillors:



Patricia Bodick
Maurice Charbonneau
Tommy Owens
Richard MacPhail

  1. Disclosure Pecuniary of Interest: No disclosure of pecuniary of interest was made at this point.

  2. Confirmation of Minutes of November 27th, 2007 Meeting:

    Moved by: Tommy Owens  
    Seconded by: Patricia Bodick Motion #1

    That the minutes of the meeting held on November 27th, 2007 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

  3. Confirmation of Accounts:

    Moved by: Tommy Owens  
    Seconded by: Patricia Bodick Motion # 2

    That the accounts for the period ending the the 30th, day of November 2007 be approved as presented.

    Carried

  4. Committees and Delegations: None in attendance.

  5. Report of Committee:

    1. Youth Centre: Councilor Patricia Bodick reported that further planning of the “Family Movie” night will take place once confirmation is obtained from Northern College that the equipment can be used by the centre.

    2. Larder Lake Ski Club: Councilor Patricia Bodick reported that a cook has been hired for the canteen at the chalet. She also reported that the tentative date for the 2008 Ski Season to open is December 26th, 2007.

    3. Larder Lake Skating Rink: Councilor Patricia Bodick reported that a rink attendant has been hired subject to the acceptance of the required Police Check.

    4. Gardening & Decorating Committee: Councilor Patricia Bodick reported that an application has been received from an individual who is interested in holding the position of municipal gardener for the township. The individual will be contacted to confirm the acceptance of his application.

      Councilor Patricia Bodick reported that the Gardening & Decorating Committee will continue to meet in 2008. She thanked the group for their contribution of the Christmas Decorations that have been placed to adorn the township office and the many other areas in the downtown core.

    5. Food Drive and Annual Children’s Christmas Party: Reeve, John Roddick reported that the annual food drive that was held on December 5th, 2007 was a huge success with many donations of food being received. He also reported that the drive to collect financial donations has also been very successful. He wished to thank the many individuals who participated in the collection of food and funds as well as the many citizens who donated so generously. The reeve also suggested that any donations made to the Annual Children’s Christmas Party that exceed the cost of the 2007 party should be set aside for the 2008 Annual Christmas Party. The entire municipal council was in agreement with the suggestion. It was reported that the Christmas Food Baskets will be delivered the evening of Wednesday, December 19th, 2007.

  6. Communications and Letters:

    1. Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
      The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley requested that the Township of Larder Lake send a letter to the Ontario Fire Marshall requesting that the training fees required for any training that is initiated by the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office be waived and the training be provided free of charge.

      Moved by: Tommy Owens  
      Seconded by: Patricia Bodick Motion #3

      That the Council for the Township of Larder Lake send a letter to the office of the Ontario Fire Marshall requesting that the Ontario Fire Marshal cover the cost associate with training and workshops should new fire safety legislation be initiated.

      Carried

  7. Unfinished Business:

    1. To pass a motion approving the following Notice of Decision of Approval Authority with reasons for Applications for Consent to Marie Cliche.

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

      Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, Council hereby grants provisional consent to the application submitted by Marie Cliche, File # 2007-01.

      Carried

    2. To pass a motion approving the following Notice of Decision of Approval Authority with reasons for Applications for Consent to Richard William Young and Donald Raymond Boucher.

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

      Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, Council hereby grants provisional consent to the application submitted by Richard William Young, File # 2007-02.

      Carried

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

      Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, Council hereby grants provisional consent to the application submitted by Donald Raymond Boucher, File # 2007-03.

      Carried

    3. To pass a motion to rescind By-law #885-95 regarding the procedures and conduct of council

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

      That council hereby rescinds By-law #885-95 regarding the procedures and conduct of council.

      Carried

    4. To pass By-law #1181-07 governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of the Municipal Council for the Township of Larder Lake.

      Moved by: Richard MacPhail  
      Seconded by: Maurice Charbonneau Motion #8

      That By-law No. 1181-07 being a by-law to govern the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of the Municipal Council for the Township of Larder Lake is given 1st and 2nd reading.

      Carried

      Moved by: Richard MacPhail  
      Seconded by: Patricia Bodick Motion #9

      That By-law No. 1181-07 being a by-law to govern the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of the Municipal Council for the Township of Larder Lake is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

      Carried

    5. To pass By-law No. 1182-07 regarding the procedure of giving notice.

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

      That By-law No. 1182-07 being a By-law to govern the procedure for giving notice within the Township of Larder Lake is given 1st and 2nd reading.

      Carried

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

      That By-law No. 1182-07 being a By-law to govern the procedure for giving notice within the Township of Larder Lake is given 3rd and final reading.

      Carried

    6. To pass a motion to appoint Merdy Armstrong to represent the Township of Larder Lake.

      Moved by: Maurice Charbonneau  
      Seconded by: Richard MacPhail Motion #12

      That Council hereby supports Mr. Merdy Armstrong’s nomination to the Board of Health for the Timiskaming Health Unit.

      Carried

  8. New Business:

    1. Motion for the distribution of Christmas Turkeys.

      Moved by: Patricia Bodick  
      Seconded by: Tommy Owens Motion #13

      That Council hereby approves the distribution of Christmas Turkeys to employees.

      Carried

    2. To pass a motion to hire Nick Cepesko as the rink attendant for the 2008 winter season.

      Moved by: Richard MacPhail  
      Seconded by: Maurice Charbonneau Motion #14

      That council hereby authorizes the hiring of Mr. Nick Cepesko as rink attendant for the 2008 winter season.

      Carried

    3. Set date for the next Council meeting.
      The next Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 17th , 2007.

  9. To pass By-law to Confirm the Proceeding of Council.

    Moved by: Patricia Bodick  
    Seconded by: Tommy Owens Motion #15

    That By-law No. 1183-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 1st and 2nd reading.

    Carried

    Moved by: Patricia Bodick  
    Seconded by: Tommy Owens Motion #16

    That By-law No. 1183-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

    Carried

  10. Adjourn Meeting:

    Moved by: Richard MacPhail  
    Seconded by: Maurice Charbonneau Motion #17

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

    Carried

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Reeve Clerk-Treasurer

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