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

2. To Correction Motion #1 dated May 22nd, 2007 (Confirmation of Minutes May 1st, 2007 meeting) incorrectly moved by Maurice Charbonneau, who was absent from the May 1st, 2007 council meeting:
   
   

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

   
   That Motion #1, dated May 22nd, 2007 be corrected and recorded appropriately.
   
   

   Carried

3. Confirmation of Minutes of May 22nd, 2007 Meeting:

   Moved by:	Tommy Owens
   Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #1(b)

   
   That the minutes of the meeting held on May 22nd , 2007 be adopted as circulated.
   
   Carried

4. Committees and Delegations: Nothing Presented.

5. Communications and Letters: Nothing Presented

6. Report of Committee:

   1. Youth Centre
      Patricia Bodick reported that Stephanie Weeks indicated to her that the attendance to the programs offered by the Youth Centre has been improving. Stephanie has submitted to Patricia Bodick her resignation as Youth Program Co-ordinator effective June 29th, 2007.

   2. Maurice Charbonneau inquired as to the progress regarding the change of speed limit on Second Avenue. The Clerk-Treasurer reported that a request to the OPP to increase patrols in the area has been submitted. The Clerk-Treasurer also reported that telephone calls have been made regarding the process required to have the change in speed limit implemented.

   3. John Roddick reported that volunteers are needed to assist in the cleaning of the former Larder Lake Public school where several events for the 100th Anniversary are to be held.

7. 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 Mr. Labbe approached her the morning following the council meeting on May 22nd, 2007 and there seems to be some confusion regarding Mr. Labbe’s interest in the laneway. A letter will be sent to both Mr. Labbe and Mr. Lavigne inviting them to participate in a meeting to discuss the issues to be resolved.

   2. The Clerk-Treasurer reported that a meeting with Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cliche took place earlier in the day. According to Mr. & Mrs. Cliche they want to be co-operative with council to have the issues regarding their property be resolved. Further discussion will be required between Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cliche and Mrs. Marie Cliche to resolve the issue of failure to contravene regarding the previous Application of Consent to Sever made by Mrs. Marie Cliche in March 2005.

   3. Update on issue of speed limits on Second Avenue

      It was the agreement of council that the speed limit on Second Avenue be reduced to encourage safety on that street due to the volume of traffic going to and from the Raven Beach Park. Council instructed the Clerk-Treasurer to investigate the procedure and proceed with the preparation of a by-law to authorize the reduction of the speed limit to 40KPH.

   4. Update on the request of Diane Sullivan to purchase or lease the strip of land parallel to the East Boundary of their property for purposes outlined in their letter dated April 27, 2007.

      Further discussion took place regarding this request. Council determined that further investigation of the property involved is required before a decision is made. Letters from Judy and Ted Dolhy were also presented that indicate a lease agreement originating in 1977 between Judy and Ted Dolhy and the Township of Larder Lake for the East half of Block O and East third of Lot 4. The letter also indicated their continued interest in maintaining the agreement.

   5. Authorization for payment to Earth Tech for Payment Certificate issued and to discuss invoice from Pedersen Construction Inc. for $18,383.04 regarding the relocation and reinstallation of the Ontario Clean Water Agency outpost panel at the Larder Lake Water Treatment Plant.

      Council agreed that the amount of $18,383.04 should be withheld from the original amount of $196,159.30 requested until it is confirmed that it is the responsibility of the township to absorb the costs of relocating the outpost panel. Therefore a motion will be passed on June 19th, 2007 authorizing a payment in the amount of $177,776.26.

   6. Report from Clerk-Treasurer regarding the bear problem at the Country Inn Restaurant and the purchase of bear-proof refuse containers.

      The Clerk-Treasurer reported that John McInnes from the Ministry of Natural Resources contacted her and discussed measures that can be taken to deal with the recurring bear problem at the restaurant and in other areas of town. He is to fax to the township a copy of another community’s by-law dealing with the disposal of garbage as well as information regarding points of contact to purchase appropriate bear-proof containers.

8. New Business:

   1. Funding agreement for COMRIF Asset Management Program (AMP)

      The Clerk-Treasurer presented to council an agreement to be considered between COMRIF and the township regarding funding available to implement the Asset Management project. Council agreed to pass a motion to enter into the agreement presented.

   2. Application for Consent to Sever from Richard Young.

      Information from the application has been omitted therefore further discussion regarding this matter is deferred until it is received from the individuals lawyer.

   3. Application for Consent to Sever from Don Boucher.

      Information from the application has been omitted therefore further discussion regarding this matter is deferred until it is received from the individuals lawyer.

   4. Request from Wally Matherall to purchase the former site of the Information Centre.

      Council instructed the Clerk-Treasurer to advise Mr. Matherall he is required to submit a written expression of interest in the property.

   5. Request by telephone from Jane and Richard Bowes that the billing for the capital cost charge for 54 Seventh Avenue be discontinued as the building situated on the property is used as a garage only.

      Mr. Bowes attended the June 5th council meeting and verbally expressed his request. Council responded to his request stating that the capital cost charge for the property would be discontinued however, in the future should the services for water on that property every be required then the capital cost would be activated at that time.

   6. Set date for the next Council meeting

      The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday June 19th, 2007.

9. To Pass a motion to go “In-Camera".

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

   
   That Council hereby approves a motion to “Go In-camera”.

   Carried

10. To Pass a motion to come “Out of Camera”.

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

    
    That Council hereby approves a motion to come “Out of Camera”.

    Carried

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

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

    
    That By-law No. 1161-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 1st and 2nd reading.

    Carried

     

    Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
    Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion #5

    
    That By-law 1161-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 3rd and final reading and passed

    Carried

12. Adjourn Meeting:

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

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

    Carried

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