MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF LARDER LAKE
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
TUESDAY, December 19, 2006

Reeve: John Roddick
Councillors:

 

 

 Richard MacPhail
M. Charbonneau
Tommy Owens
Pat Bodick

  1. Disclosure of Interest:
    No disclosure of interest made.

  2. Confirmation of Minutes of December 5, 2006 Meeting:

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

    That the minutes of the meeting held on December 5, 2006 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

  3. Passing of Accounts:
    Moved by: Maurice Charbonneau  
    Seconded by: Richard MacPhail Motion # 2

    That the accounts for the period ending 30th day of November, 2006 be as follows:

    Ending November 30th, 2006
    General Accounts $ 147,086.49
    Water Project $ 285.14
    Payroll $ 31,134.51
    Total 178,506.14
    Carried

  4. Committees and Delegations: None

  5. Communications and Letters:

    1. MPAC
      RE: MPAC is offering a property assessment information session for the new Council.

      Council instructed the Clerk-Treasurer to get in contact with MPAC to arrange a training session for Council members.

    2. Mr. Raymond Martel
      RE: Requesting Council’s support as the nominee to the Board of Health for the Temiskaming Health Unit.

      Council has agreed to support Mr. Martel’s nomination. The Clerk-Treasurer will present the motion to Council at the next scheduled meeting.

    3. Mr. Clark Thompson
      RE: Requesting the annual support for the Larder Lake Historical Society.

      Moved by: Tommy Owens  
      Seconded by: Patricia Bodick Motion # 5

      That Council hereby approves a budget of $750.00 to Mr. Clark Thompson to support the ongoing Historical interest in Larder Lake.

      Carried

  6. Report of Committee: None

  7. Unfinished Business:

    1. Update on tax arrears and tax sales.

      The Clerk-Treasurer presented to Council an update on current tax arrears and tax sales. No decision was required.

    2. Update regarding re-imbursement for employed Councilors who attend seminars on behalf of the municipality.

      The Clerk-Treasurer informed Council that the required information would be brought to Council at the next scheduled meeting.

    3. Update on the new water treatment plant project, and projected debt to the ratepayer.

      The Clerk-Treasurer and the Public Works Foreman presented to Council a status report on the new water treatment plant. The Public Works Foreman indicated that there were a number of small jobs that needed to be completed and anticipated that these items would be completed by the end of January 2007. The Clerk-Treasurer suggested and Council agreed that a public meeting should be held in the middle of January to discus the debt to the ratepayers and the commencement of the payment of that debt.

    4. Update on Mr. Bill Riley’s requested attendance to a council meeting to explain to council the municipality’s insurance policy.

      The Clerk-Treasurer informed Council that Mr. Riley would be available on February 6, 2007 to make a presentation to Council.

    5. Update on recruitment for the new Clerk-Treasurer.

      The Clerk-Treasurer informed council that the recruitment-consulting firm has presented one acceptable candidate to date.

    6. A decision to be made on Fork Lake Resort requesting road plowing and grading.

      Council denied the Fork Lake proposal requesting that the municipality plow and grade the road lading into Fork Lake.

    7. Review the Special Assistance Agreement Public Damage Report for the July 17, 2006 windstorm.

      Council reviewed the terms and conditions of the agreement as presented. No decision was required.

    8. Mr. Mike Jacques, Public Works Foreman, will give Council a report regarding the boat docks built on Second Avenue.

      Mr. Jacques was unable to get in contact with the Ministry Natural Resources relative to the construction of the boat docks on Second Avenue. Mr. Jacques will provide the required information at the next scheduled council meeting.

  8. New Business:

    1. Pass by-law for the extension agreement resulting from a tax registration.

      Moved by: Richard MacPhail  
      Seconded by: M.Charrbonneau Motion # 3

      That By-law No. 1140-06 being a by-law to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake and Ms. Tammy Baker to extend the time period in which the cancellation price payable on Parcel 5628 will be extended as described in the agreement is given 1st and 2nd reading.

      Carried

       

      Moved by: Richard MacPhail  
      Seconded by: M.Charrbonneau Motion # 4

      That By-law No. 1140-06 being a by-law to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake and Ms. Tammy Baker to extend the time period in which the cancellation price payable on Parcel 5628 will be extended as described in the agreement is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

      Carried

    2. Irene Streimikis is requesting to purchase laneway located at No. 2 Third Avenue.
      Council has requested additional information. The Clerk-Treasurer will present additional information at a future council meeting.

    3. Robert Dohly is requesting to purchase laneway located at Fifth Avenue abutting Lots 16 & 18.
      Council has requested additional information. The Clerk-Treasurer will present additional information at a future council meeting.

    4. Robert Brisson is requesting to purchase property behind his property at 66 Government Road
      Council advised Mr. Brisson to present to council a business plan.

    5. Review new Water/Sewer and Environment Collection Policy.
      Council has reviewed and approved the new Water/Sewer and Environmental Collection Policy. The Clerk-Treasurer will present a by-law at the next scheduled council meeting

    6. To appoint an Acting Clerk until such time that a new Clerk is hired.

      Moved by: Tommy Owens  
      Seconded by: Patricia Bodick Motion # 5a

      That Council hereby approves the appointment of Ms. Brenda Coulter as the Acting Clerk to be effective immediately and will be in force until a permanent Clerk is hired. In this capacity Ms. Coulter will prepare council agendas and record council minutes and sign any documents that would routinely be performed by a clerk.

      Carried

    7. Set date for the next Council meeting

      The next Council meeting will be held on January 9, 2007.

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

      Moved by: Tommy Owens  
      Seconded by: Patricia Bodick Motion # 6

      That By-law 1141-06 being a by-law to confirm the proceeding of Council be given 1st and 2nd reading.

      Carried

       

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

      That By-law 1141-06 being a by-law to confirm the proceeding of Council be given 3rd and final reading and passed.

      Carried

  9. Adjourn Meeting:

    Moved by: Tommy Owens  
    Seconded by: Patricia Bodick Motion # 8

    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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