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

2. Confirmation of Minutes June 19th, 2007 Meeting.
   
   

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

   
   That the minutes of the meeting held on June 19th, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
   
   

   Carried

3. Committees and Delegations: None in attendance.

4. Communications and Letters:

   1. Team of the 4th Edition of the Aboriginal Festival Committee

      A thank you card was received from Team of the 4th Edition of the Aboriginal Festival Committee in appreciation of the support from the Township of Larder Lake for their festival held on June 23rd, 2007.

   2. Letter from Jim & Charlene Stevens requesting an extension on their Approval to Sever, File No. 2006-4

      Council agreed to grant the extension for the Approval to Sever, File No. 2006-4 based on the expectation that the property is to be surveyed in the upcoming month.

   3. Timiskaming Health Unit – Resolution #01-2007 Nutritious Food Basket, #02-2007 Impact of Poverty on Children’s Current & Future Health, #04-2007 Small Drinking Water Systems, & #-05-2007 Healthy Babies/Healthy Children.

      Council agreed to adopt all resolutions as presented by the Timiskaming Health Unit.

   4. Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration – reminder notice for the submission of names to be nominated for the “Ontario Medal For Good Citizenship”.

      Council agreed to nominate Jo-Ann Thompson for the “Ontario Medal For Good Citizenship” based on her contributions to the community over the many years that she has resided in the area.

   5. Agreement for Municipal Source Protection Pre-Screening Project outside Conservation Authority Boundaries.

      A motion is to be prepared for next meeting authorizing council to enter into an Agreement for Municipal Source Protection Pre-Screening Project outside Conservation Authority Boundaries.

5. Report of Committee:

   1. Rick Vachon - Raven Beach Park:
      No report presented.
      Discussion took place regarding letters that were received by the township concerning the operation of the park and the damage to a boat owned by a seasonal camper. It was suggested that notices be sent to all season campers regarding overnight guests and occasional storage of campers and boats

   2. Patricia Bodick – Youth Centre
      It was reported that the Youth Centre is closed for the season and that June 29th, 2007 was the last day of employment for Stephanie Weeks as she was leaving for other employment. It was suggested that the position of Youth Coordinator be advertised in the next community newsletter. Stephanie will also be providing a basic job description of the position.

   3. Patricia Bodick – Maintenance of Gardens and Municipal Parks within the Township of Larder Lake.
      Councilor Patricia Bodick announced that Gay-Ann Rowe has accepted the position of Township Gardener. Gay-Ann will become responsible for the planning, maintenance and up-keep of all the parks as well as assisting in other areas where needed.

   4. Ron Jacques – Larder Lake Fire Department
      Ron Jacques presented the quarterly report for the fire department. He also reported that the open house that was held during the anniversary week was a success. He also reported that the Smoke House demonstration was very beneficial to both the volunteer fire fighters but to the public who walked through it as well.

6. Unfinished Business:

   1. Update regarding the request of Mr. Don Lavigne and Mr. Noel Labbe to purchase the laneway running between Government Road and Second Avenue.

      The Clerk-Treasurer reported that no further progress has been made in regards to the request of Mr. Lavigne and Mr. Labbe. The issue will be deferred until further notice.

   2. Update on Application for Consent to Sever submitted previously by Marie Cliché.

      The Clerk-Treasurer reported that no further progress has been made regarding the issue between Marie Cliché and Tony Cliché has been resolved therefore the issue will be deferred until further notice.

   3. Update on Bear-Wise Program with the MNR.

      The Clerk-Treasurer reported that she has been in contact with John McInnis of the Ministry of Natural Resources and at this point in time there has been no formal commitment for funding from the ministry however he expects to hear that the funding from the Bear Wise Program has been approved.

   4. To pass a motion authorizing the remaining payment of $18,383.04 to Pedersen Construction Inc. for Progress Certificate #12 for the invoice charging the relocation and reinstallation of the Ontario Clean Water Agency outpost panel at the Larder Lake Water Treatment Plant.

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

      
      That Council herby authorizes the remaining payment of $18,383.04 to Pedersen Construction Inc. for Progress Certificate #12 for the invoice charging the relocation and reinstallation of the Ontario Clean Water Agency outpost panel at the Larder Lake Water Treatment Plant.

      Carried

   5. Application for Consent to Sever from Richard Young.

      No objections were made by council regarding the application. The Clerk-Treasurer was therefore instructed to proceed with the application.

   6. Application for Consent to Sever from Don Boucher

      No objections were made by council regarding the application. The Clerk-Treasurer was therefore instructed to proceed with the application

7. New Business:

   1. To pass a By-law for obtaining a long-term loan with the Royal Bank to finance the balance of short-term debt for the water-treatment plant.

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

      
      That By-law No.1167-07 being a by-law to authorize a five year Long-term Loan of $841,244 from the Royal Bank to meet the Township’s financial obligations in connection with such works; being the new Water Treatment Plant Project is given 1st and 2nd reading.

      Carried

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

      
      That By-law No.1167-07 being a by-law to authorize a five year Long-term Loan of $841,244 from the Royal Bank to meet the Township’s financial obligations in connection with such works; being the new Water Treatment Plant Project is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

      Carried

   2. To pass a By-law that outlines the policies and procedures regulating the Asset Management Program.

      Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
      Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #5

      
      That By-Law No. 1168-07 being a by-law to adopt as presented the policies and procedure that regulate the Asset Management Program is given 1st and 2nd reading.

      Carried

      Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
      Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #6

      
      That By-Law No. 1168-07 being a by-law to adopt as presented the policies and procedure that regulate the Asset Management Program is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

      Carried

   3. To pass a motion to accept the 2007 Budget for the Timiskaming Municipal Building Association as presented.

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

      
      That Council herby authorizes the acceptance of the 2007 Budget for the Timiskaming Municipal Building Association as presented..

      Carried

   4. Set date for the next Council meeting.

      The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday July 31st, 2007.

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

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

   
   That By-law No. 1169-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 1st and 2nd reading.

   Carried

    

   Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
   Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion #9

   
   That By-law 1169-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

   Carried

9. Adjourn Meeting:

   Moved by:	Tommy Owens
   Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #10

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

   Carried

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