Disclosure of Interest: No disclosure of interest made.

Confirmation of Minutes of February 6, 2007 Meeting:

Amendment to Minutes of February 6, 2007, No. 7 (a) Work Order Form. Work Order Form must be signed by two (2) Councillors and/or the Reeve and a Councillor.

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

That the minutes of the meeting held on February 6, 2007 be adopted as circulated.

Passing of Accounts:

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

That the accounts for the period ending the 31st, day of January 2007 be as follows:

Ending January 31st, 2007

Committees and Delegations: None

1. Calvin Smith request to speak with Council in regards to Water Treatment Plant Project – Prepayment Plan and concerns with property on 24 Ontario Street.

   Mr. Smith spoke to Council in regards to Water Treatment Plant Project – Prepayment Plan and stated that this billing was suppose to be for water users only. The building on 24 Ontario Street has no plumbing and/or water pipes and has not been active since October 1997, and he has no intentions of opening the water in the future. The Reeve said he will look into the matter and get back to him. Mr. Smith also discussed flooding of property on 24 Ontario Street, high water levels on property, and the creek running at the back of his property. The Reeve advised him that this matter was already discussed in the past and was checked out by the Public Works Foreman. Mr. Smith said there was a problem then and there is still a problem now. The Reeve advised him that there is nothing the Township can do to resolve this problem, the property is below the municipal roadway level and is susceptible to flooding..

2. Larder Lake Fire Department Re: Fire Fighter Education Conference.

   Council discussed the matter and requires all supporting documents in regards to the Conference before approval is granted.

3. Update on New Clerk-Treasurer.

   The Reeve, John Roddick stated that Council has hired a New Clerk-Treasurer, her name is Anne Kmyta from Kirkland Lake, Ontario, the official start date is March 26th, 2007.

Report of Committee:

Youth Centre: Council discussed the Open House and agreed on Thursday, March 8th, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. to make the Public aware of what is available at the Youth Centre. Councillor requested that Reeve and Council attend the Open House to show their support. A flyer will be sent to the Public advising them of the Open House. Councillor also stated that there are no signs posted in town making people aware of Youth Centre, and questioned March Break, is the Youth Centre open during this time? Council suggested opening the Youth Centre on March Break from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00-9:00 p.m..

Skating Rink: Councillor advised that the stairs going to the basement are cement and children using these stairs will get hurt. Councillor, Tommy Owens will look into getting rubber for the steps making it safe for everyone using the stairs. Councillor discussed schedule for the Skating Rink, and asked for a previous schedule for use as guidelines. It was stated that the Rink Attendant created the schedule based on usage of the Skating Rink.

Swim Program: Councillor discussed the Swim Program and stated that we did not have one last year because we were not able to get a Swim Instructor. Councillor suggested talking to some of the Swim Instructors at the Kirkland Lake Complex to see if they were available to run this program.

Unfinished Business:

1. To pass a By-law to approve an Extension Agreement for Jason Kwieciarz (Re: Parcel 8633 SST).

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

   
   That By-law No. 1148-07 being a by-law to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake and Mr. Jason Kwieciarz to extend the time period in which the cancellation price payable on Parcel 8633 will be extended a subscribed in the agreement is given 1st and 2nd reading.
   
   

   Carried

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

   
   That By-law No. 1148-07 being a by-law to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake and Mr. Jason Kwieciarz to extend the time period in which the cancellation price payable on Parcel 8633 will be extended as described in the agreement is given 3rd and final reading and passed.
   
   

   Carried

2. To pass a motion for donation to McGarry Volunteer Firefighters Association, for their 16th Annual Snowmobile Poker Run.

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

   
   That Council hereby approves a donation of $100.00 to McGarry Volunteer Firefighters Association, for their 16th Annual Snowmobile Poker Run.
   
   

   Carried

3. To pass a motion for donation to House of Kin.

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

   
   That Council hereby approves a donation of $200.00 to House of Kin to support Health Care Facilities in Sudbury
   
   

   Carried

4. To pass a motion for donation to the Larder Lake Special Events Committee for their Annual Larder Lake Winter Fish Derby.

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

   
   That Council hereby approves a donation of $200.00 to the Larder Lake Special Events Committee for the Annual Larder Lake Winter Fish Derby to be held on Saturday, March 10th, 2007.
   
   

   Carried

5. To pass a motion for a refund of 2006 taxes to the Larder Lake Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293.

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

   
   That Council hereby approves a refund of 2006 Taxes to the Larder Lake Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 in the amount of $654.87
   
   

   Carried

6. To review request for sale of two coin operated washers and two coin operated dryers.

   Council discussed the matter and stated that the person who runs Raven Park owns all the appliances and keeps revenue from same. Council is not interested in purchasing these appliances at this time

New Business:

1. Public Works Foreman to discuss Tourist Centre and Backhoe.

   Tourist Centre: The Public Works Foreman advised the Reeve that he would not be attending the meeting. The Reeve advised that they are looking at different ways of moving the Tourist Centre (ie. dragging building on skids from the area behind the Tourist Centre to the new location). Make a road behind the Tourist Centre, and have Works Department complete the move to save on moving costs. Councillor to check with Public Works Foreman in regards to the matter.

   Backhoe: Council discussed the matter and decided that purchasing a New Backhoe was not an option, too expensive. Council discussed having evaluation of repairs completed on Township Backhoe, and possibility of purchasing a used Backhoe.

2. To discuss Expropriation of Ski Hill.

   Council reviewed the information received and decided that Reeve, John Roddick would contact the owner directly in regards to this matter. He will advise Council of follow up at a future Council meeting.

3. To discuss Temagami Integrated Planning – Temiskaming Municipal Association (TMA).

   Council reviewed the information and did not take any action in regards to this matter.

4. To discuss Appointment of Area and Municipal Weed Inspectors 2007 from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

   Council reviewed the information and did not take any action in regards to this matter.

5. To discuss Canadian Red Cross – Province wide raffle to support Disaster Management Activities.

   Council reviewed the information and the Reeve signed the letter for the Province wide raffle to support Disaster Management Activities.

6. To pass a motion to revise rates for Marina Rental Fee.

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

   
   That Council hereby revises the Rate for Marina Rental Fee, revised rate is $300.00.

7. To pass a motion to revise rates for Storage Fees at Raven Park.

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

   
   That Council hereby revises the Rate for Storage Fees at Raven Park, revised rate is $150.00.

   Carried

8. Set date for the next Council meeting

   The next Council meeting will be held on March 7th, 2007. .

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

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

   
   That By-law 1149-07 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 # 12

   
   That By-law 1149-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

   Carried

Adjourn Meeting:

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

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

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