Disclosure of Interest: No disclosure of interest made.

Confirmation of Minutes of January 23, 2007 Meeting:

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

That the minutes of the meeting held on January 23rd, 2007 be adopted as circulated.

Committees and Delegations: None

1. Larder Lake Lions Club to speak with Council in regards to the Tourist Centre.

   Roy Wilde President of the Larder Lake Lions Club asked Council when the Tourist Centre would be moved to the new site. Council advised Mr. Wilde that the Public Works Foreman would be presenting more information in regards to this matter later on in the scheduled meeting. Mr. Wilde also informed Council that there is approximately $3,103.0 that was placed in a reserve account at the Township on April 30th, 2004 and he wants to be assured that the money is still available. He also discussed location of foundation, landscaping and offered assistance with future landscaping needs.

2. Larder Lake Resident wants to sell two (2) coin operated washers and two (2) coin operated dryers.

   Council discussed the matter, they want to know if the Township owns the washers and dryers that are presently at Raven Park. Acting Clerk to acquire information, to be discussed further at the next scheduled Council meeting.

3. House of Kin, request donation.

   Council discussed the matter and agreed to make a donation. Acing Clerk to prepare a motion for the next scheduled Council meeting, Council will then decide on amount of donation.

4. Township of McGarry request for Joint Planning/Preparation of Official Plan.

   Reeve John Roddick stated that the Provincial Government ordered all Communities to update or get an Official Plan. Our Municipality’s Official Plan is partly completed and we are working on upgrading the plan. Reeve to contact McGarry and Gauthier Townships in regards to the matter and will bring a report back to Council at a future Council meeting.

5. Northern Lights Weselyan Church request for use of Recreation Centre.

   Requested use of the Recreation Centre every Thursday evenings from 6 – 7 p.m. to conduct a Children’s Program for the community. Due to the number of children registered, the Church facility is proving to be of inadequate size. The Program is free and operated entirely with volunteers, request use of facility free of charge. Council discussed the matter and granted use of the Recreation Centre, no fees apply.

6. Larder Lake Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293 request Council to consider a refund for the 2006 Taxes.

   Council discussed the matter and agreed to refund of the 2006 Taxes. Motion to be passed at the next scheduled Council meeting.

7. Larder Lake Special Events Committee request donation for the Annual Larder Lake Winter Fish Derby to be held on Saturday, March 10th, 2007.

   Council discussed the matter and agreed to make a donation. Acting Clerk to prepare a motion for the next scheduled Council meeting, Council will then decide on amount of donation.

Report of Committee:

1. Skating Rink: Councillor advised that Skating Rink is up and running.

2. Ski Club: Councillor advised that the Ski Club is up and running.

Unfinished Business:

1. Mr. Bill Riley from the Municipal Insurance Services to make a presentation to Council (approx. 20 – 25 minutes).

   Mr. Riley went over all the options covered by the municipality’s insurance and also informed Council of other options that were available to the municipality which were not included in the municipality’s insurance package. Council thanked Mr. Riley for taking the time to make the presentation.

2. To Pass a Motion in regards to installation of the ice surface for Skating Rink.

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

   
   That Council hereby agrees that the installation of the ice surface, for the Skating Rink, be completed each year by the Public Works Department.
   
   

   Carried

3. To review new lease agreement for Dog Pound in McGarry Township.

   Council discussed the matter, they all agreed that the monthly price increase and extra daily costs for feeding the animals was high in relation to the number of times that we need to use the facility. Public Works Foremen advised Council that he was in contact with Kirkland Lake, he is waiting for a response in regards to the matter. Council also discussed building our own Dog Pound, need to consider many rules and regulations. No decision was made, to discuss the matter further at a future Council meeting.

4. Irene Streimikis request to purchase the portion of Lakeshore Road located at No. 2 Third Ave.

   Council discussed the matter and agreed to keep this request on file until a title search, to determine ownership, of all the properties around Lakeshore Road is completed.

5. Review property assessment information session offered by MPAC, for the new Council.

   Acting Clerk advised Council to pick three dates that they could meet for this information session (approx. 1 – 1.5 hours), and also advised Council that this session was for Council only, not open to the public. Council agreed on three dates, Acting Clerk to advise MPAC of date options.

6. McGarry Volunteer Firefighters Association, request donation for their 16th Annual Snowmobile Poker Run, to be held on Saturday, February 10th, 2007.

   Council discussed the matter and agreed on a donation of $100.00. Motion to be passed at the next scheduled Council Meeting.

7. Update on interviews for the new Clerk-Treasurer.

   Acting Clerk advised that the interviews were completed on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007, and are presently reviewing candidates.

New Business:

1. Public Works Foreman to discuss Tenders for Theatre Building, Tenders for Tourist Centre and Work Order Form.

   Tenders for Theatre Building: Public Works Foreman discussed the three (3) Tenders that were submitted for the demolition of the Theatre Building. Council agreed to give the Tender to Pederson’s Construction and passed the following motion.

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

   
   That Council hereby accepts the Tender from Pedersen’s Construction for Demolition of the Theatre Building, in the amount of $37,430.00.
   
   

   Carried

   Tenders for Tourist Centre: Public Works Foreman advised Council that he had one (1) Tender for moving of the Tourist Centre for $16,430.00 this does not include costs for moving of Hydro and Phone lines and for OPP. Council advised Public Works Foreman to contact more people for Tenders of Tourist Centre and to get price estimates for Hydro, Phone and OPP. To be discussed at a future Council meeting.

   Work Order Form: Public Works Foreman requested that Council fill out a “Work Order Form”, for any work that is requested by Council, the form also needs to be signed by the Clerk-Treasurer. Council agreed to request and will decide on the format of Work Order Form.

   Tube Run: Public Works Foreman advised Council that he received an offer for purchase of the Tube Run. He asked the person to make an offer, but person wants a price quote from the Township. Council to check into the matter and will advise the Public Works Foreman of price quote.

   Inspection: Public Works Foreman advised Council that an M.O.E. Inspection was completed for the Water Distribution Plant (8 hrs.) and for the Well (8 hrs.), and that everything went well.

   Insurance Claim: Public Works Foreman advised Council that the insurance claim was finalized for the Sewer Plant, Pavilion and he also included a price quote for the new door at the Recreation Centre.

   Backhoe: Public Works Foreman reminded Council that the Works Department still needs a New Backhoe, and advised that the bucket recently broke in the center. He also advised Council that regular operations still need to be completed.

   Pay Raise: Public Works Foreman requested a pay raise and asked Council to keep this in mind when the new budget is passed.

   Marina: Council discussed the surplus of approximately $4,000.00 and advised Public Works Foreman to complete installation of fencing and build more docks.

2. To review application for consent to sever property.

   Council discussed the matter and had no concerns with Consent to Sever the property David James Manning and Craig Allen Manning (Parcel 12458CST, Mining Claim 7518). Acting Clerk to send letters to the abutting property owners.

3. To Pass a motion to approve signing of application for 2007 Canada Day Celebration.

   Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
   Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion #4

   
   That Council hereby approves the Application for 2007 Canada Day Celebration
   
   

   Carried

4. To pass a By-Law to authorize the submission of an Application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation (OIPC).

   Reeve John Roddick advised that Council met on February 4th, 2007 to pass a By-law for submission of Application to OPIC, deadline for submission was Monday, February 5th, 2007. We were later notified that we are not eligible for the funding, because our Project is already completed. The Reeve stated that we were advised to submit an application and did so anyway.

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

   
   That By-law No. 1146-07 being a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation for funding from the Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative for new eligible capital projects of the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake; and to approve the expenditure of funds on said eligible capital projects be given 1st and 2nd reading.
   
   

   Carried

   Moved by:	Tommy Owens
   Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion #6

   
   That By-law No. 1146-07 being a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation for funding from the Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative for new eligible capital projects of the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake; and to approve the expenditure of funds on said eligible capital projects be given 3rd and final reading and passed.
   
   

   Carried

5. Set date for the next Council meeting

   The next Council meeting will be held on February 20th, 2007. .

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

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

   
   That By-law 1147-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be given 1st and 2nd reading.

   Carried

    

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

   
   That By-law 1147-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be given 3rd and final reading and passed.

   Carried

Adjourn Meeting:

Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion # 9

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

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