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

2. Confirmation of Minutes of July 10th, 2007 Meeting:
   
   

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

   
   That the minutes of the meeting held on July 107th, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
   
   

   Carried

3. Passing of Accounts:

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

   
   That the accounts for the period ending the 30th, day of June 2007 be as follows:
   
   Ending June 30th, 2007
   
   

   General Accounts	$ 176,924.03
   Water Project	$ 177,776.26
   Payroll	$    29,144.00
   Total	$ 383,844.29

   
   And are hereby approved for payment.
   
   Carried

4. Committees and Delegations: None in attendance.

5. Report of Committee:

   1. Parks & Gardens:
      Patricia Bodick reported that Gay-Ann Rowe is doing a very good job on the maintenance of the gardens within the township. Many compliments have been received in regards to the upkeep of the gardens. She also reported that the parks within the township have been well maintained this year

   2. Youth Centre
      Patricia Bodick reported that the position of Youth Coordinator will be posted in the July newsletter.

   3. Public Beach: Patricia Bodick reported that there have been complaints regarding dogs on the beach during the evening hours. She suggested that we request extra patrols to be made by the Animal Control Officer in the evening.

6. Communications and Letters:

   1. Timiskaming Child and Family Services Letter inviting the township to become a Community Partner for their annual “Be A Christmas Angel To a Local Family” campaign.

      Council felt that this campaign was a duplication of the efforts that are made locally and that council should continue to support the local efforts of a campaign already in place rather than adopt a new campaign.

   2. Larder Lake Lions Club – Certificate of Appreciation for the support provided by the township for events sponsored by the club.

      A Certificate of Appreciation from the Larder Lake Lions Club was presented and accepted by Council. It will be displayed in the township office.

7. Unfinished Business:

   1. Update on Application for Consent to Sever from Richard Young.

      The first stage of the application is complete and the Clerk-Treasurer is to send out letters to the abutting neighbors advising them of the application and for any feedback that they might have regarding the situation.

   2. Update on Application for Consent to Sever from Don Boucher.

      The first stage of the application is complete and the Clerk-Treasurer is to send out letters to the abutting neighbors advising them of the application and or any feedback that they might have regarding the situation.

   3. To pass a motion to authorize council to enter into an Agreement for Municipal Source Protection Pre-Screening Project outside Conservation Authority Boundaries.

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

      
      That Council hereby agrees to enter into an Agreement for Municipal Source Protection Pre-Screening Project outside Conservation Authority Boundaries.

      Carried

   4. To discuss the lease of property in the east half of Block “O” and east 1/3 of Lot 4 held by Judy and Ted Dolhy.

      Council decided to defer any decision to be made until all councilors have had an opportunity to view the area in question and to properly consider all issues of the residents concerned.

8. New Business:

   1. To pass a motion to authorize council to demolish the building owned by Mary Zapotochny once they have received the signed agreement from Irene Bowie and Bill Zapotochny.

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

      
      That council herby authorizes the demolition of the building owned by Mary Zapotochny once they have received the signed agreement from Irene Bowie and Bill Zapotochny.

      Carried

   2. To pass a motion to authorize council to approve the successful tender quotation submitted for the “Feasibility Study” of the former Larder Lake Public School once additional information is gathered by the Township regarding building costs and space requirements.

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

      
      TThat Council hereby authorizes acceptance of the successful tender quotation submitted for the “Feasibility Study” of the former Larder Lake Public School once additional information is gathered by the Township regarding building costs and space requirements.

      Carried

   3. To discuss the appointment of St. Cyr & Associates as representative of the Township of Larder Lake for Group Benefits.

      Discussion took place regarding the beneficial aspects of having a local broker represent the township when negotiating with the extended health and life insurance benefits for the township employees. The Clerk-Treasurer was advised to proceed with the appointment.

   4. Request by Mr. Paul Kelly to make modifications to his boat house located at the end of Third Avenue.

      Council advised Mr. Kelly that he would be authorized to make the desired modifications to his boat house, however he would be required by the Ministry of Natural Resources to obtain a work permit should his dock or boat house exceed the 15M2 of dock structure as per the guidelines set out by the ministry. Council also discussed the situation regarding the other docks that have been placed along the shoreline and it was determined that the Clerk-Treasurer would first gather the information necessary for Council to make recommendations regarding their status.

   5. Set date for the next Council meeting.

      That the next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday August 14th , 2007.

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

   Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
   Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion #6

   
   That By-law No. 1170-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 1st and 2nd reading.

   Carried

    

   Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
   Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion #7

   
   That By-law 1170-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

   Carried

10. Adjourn Meeting:

    Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
    Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #8

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

    Carried

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