Disclosure of Interest:
No disclosure of interest made.

Confirmation of Minutes of January 9, 2007 Meeting:

Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion # 1

That the minutes of the meeting held on January 9th, 2007 be adopted as circulated.

Passing of Accounts:

Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion # 2

That the accounts for the period ending the 31st, day of December, 2006 be as follows:

Ending December 31st, 2006

General Accounts	$ 117,710.07
Water Project	$     7,999.06
Payroll	$   34,734.88
Total	$ 160,444.01

And are hereby approved for payment

Committees and Delegations: None

Communications and Letters: None

1. Mr. Dionysios Parashis request for an Extension Agreement, property under Tax Registration.

   Council approved Extension Agreement for Mr. Parashis, Acting Clerk to prepare Extension Agreement and letter. A By-law to be passed at a future council meeting.

2. Festivals Committee requested a meeting with Council.

   Council agreed to meet with the Festivals Committee on Monday, February 5th, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Report of Committee:

1. Youth Centre: Councillor explained all activities available at the Youth Centre, and suggested having an open house to make public aware of what activities are available. Councillor also advised council of repairs/painting which need to be completed at the Youth Centre, to provide list of repairs to Public Works Foreman.

2. Ski Club: Councillor gave an overview of the condition of the Ski Hill, discussed the opening, scheduled events, ticket prices, canteen etc.. Councillor will be attending a meeting at the Ski Hill on Wednesday, January 24th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m..

3. Recreation Centre: Councillor requested that the five (5) fridges that are in the Recreation Centre be unplugged after each rental, and plugged in the day before the scheduled rental date, this will cut back on hydro costs. To pass a motion at the next scheduled council meeting.

4. Library: Councillor discussed Memorial to be completed between the Library and the Co-op, and retaining wall/landscaping which will need to be completed in the spring.

5. Skating Rink: Councillors recommended installation of ice surface will be prepared by the Public Works Department each year before someone is hired to maintain skating rink. To pass a motion at the next scheduled council meeting.

Unfinished Business:

1. Jason Kwieciarz (Re: Mike Zalac Estate c/o Garry Kwieciarz) requesting changes to Extension Agreement and letter which was previously passed by Council.

   Council approved changes to Extension Agreement, Acting Clerk to prepare Extension Agreement and letter. A By-law to be passed at a future council meeting.

2. To Pass a Motion regarding update for re-imbursement of employed Councillors who attend seminars on behalf of the municipality.

   Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
   Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion # 3

   
   That Council hereby approves a re-imbursement of $100.00 per day for employed Councilors who attend seminars or other events on behalf of the municipality.
   
   

   Carried

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

   The Clerk-Treasurer suggested that Council commence the interview process for the current applications. The Clerk-Treasurer to prepare interview questions, council agreed upon February 3rd, 2007, interviews to commence at 1:00 p.m..

4. To pass a by-law for the New Tax Collection Policy.

   Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
   Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion # 4

   
   That By-law No. 1144-07 being a by-law to approve the New Tax Collection Policy be given 1st and 2nd reading.
   
   

   Carried

   Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
   Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion # 5

   
   That By-law No. 1144-07 being a by-law to approve the New Tax Collection Policy be given 3rd and Final Reading and Passed.
   
   

   Carried

5. To pass a motion to invest funds annually into a GIC to provide for future capital requirements.

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

   
   That Council hereby approves an annual $25,000 to be invested into a GIC, to provide for future capital requirements.
   
   

   Carried

6. To pass a motion for purchase of 1986 Tandem Truck from H. & R. Contracting.

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

   
   That Council hereby approves the purchase of a 1986 Tandem Truck from H. & R. Contracting, in the amount of $15,000.
   
   

   Carried

7. Proceedures of Council.

   Reeve John Roddick explained that the original By-law for Procedures of Council was passed in 1995, rules and regulation under the Municipal Act changed in 2001 and new changes in 2007. A revised by-law will need to be created to reflect the new rules and regulations.

8. Discuss outcome of public meeting for the debt payment of the New Water Treatment Plant.

   Reeve, John Roddick to prepare a package, with supporting documents, to be mailed to Minister Tony Clemont, Minister for Federal Economic Development for Northern Ontario in regards to damage caused by the storm on July 17th, 2006, in an appeal for additional funding. The Clerk-Treasurer has a meeting with the Royal Bank on January 24th, 2007 at 12:00 noon. The Clerk-Treasurer will also prepare a letter in regards to debt requirements for the New Water Treatment Plant and payment options available to the public. Letters will be mailed to all water users including inactive accounts.

New Business:

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

   Council discussed the lease agreement for the Dog Pound in McGarry Township. No decision was made, to be discussed at the next scheduled Council Meeting.

2. To review application(s) for Consent to Sever property.

   Council discussed the matter and had no concerns with Consent to Sever the properties (Parcel 16831SST and Parcel 17447SST). Acting Clerk to send letters to the abutting property owners.

3. To Discuss Emergency Management Program.

   Reeve, John Roddick explained that certain standards are required for completion of the Emergency Management Program. The New Clerk-Treasurer will need to complete all requirements set by this Program in order to be compliant for year 2007.

4. To review 2005 Unaudited Financial Statements from Ross, Pope & Company for the Larder Lake Library.

   Council discussed the 2005 Unaudited Financial Statements for the Larder Lake Library.

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

   Council requested more information on donation from last year. Acting Clerk to get information, to be discussed at the next scheduled council meeting.

6. Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Anglers request donation of $150.00 to support their web-page for Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series.

   Council discussed the matter they will forward the information to other Local Clubs.

7. Discuss Asset Management Program.

   The Clerk-Treasurer advised Council that an Asset Management Program needed to be completed to keep record of fixed assets, deadline March 31st, 2007. Clerk-Treasurer to prepare a spreadsheet in Excel and forward to the Works Department Foreman for completion. Policies should be created for all Township vehicles, this involves better management.

8. Set date for the next Council meeting

   The next Council meeting will be held on February 6th, 2007. .

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

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

   
   That By-law 1145-07 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 # 9

   
   That By-law 1145-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be given 3rd and final reading and passed.

   Carried

Adjourn Meeting:

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

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

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