Disclosure of Interest: Councillor, Tommy Owens delared disclosure of interest made on Agenda Item 4 a.

Confirmation of Minutes of February 20, 2007 Meeting:

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

That the minutes of the meeting held on February 20, 2007 be adopted as circulated.

Committees and Delegations: None

1. Benson Lake Cottager’s Association request for year 2007 Grant for upkeep and improvement of Benson Lake access road.

   Council discussed the matter and will keep the information on hand until the Budget Deliberations are completed.

2. Johanne Charbonneau request to add a link to the Larder Lake Website for her New Business.

   Council discussed the matter and asked the Acting Clerk to check if other businesses have links to the Larder Lake Website, if there are other links, they see no problem with the request.

Report of Committee:

Youth Centre: Councillor, Patricia Bodick reminded Council of the Open House on Wednesday March 8th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and also advised the Youth Centre would be open for March Break.

Recreation Centre: Councillor, Tommy Owens stated he asked Kirkland Lake Gold for the materials to fix the stairs at the Recreation Centre, they requested the measurements so they would know how much material is needed. Councillor, Maurice Charbonneau stated that he had some material, he would install, and advise of amount of materials still required.

Skating Rink: Councillor, Patricia Bodick advised that the lights at the Skating Rink were still not working. Acting Clerk to advise the Public Works Foreman to fix the lights. She also advised that the Skating Rink would be open additional hours for March Break.

Ski Club: Councillor, Maurice Charbonneau advised Council that the propane stove at the Ski Club was not working. The Acting Clerk to advise the Public Works Foreman to check the stove.

Bear Wise Program: Councillor, Richard MacPhail advised Council that there was funding for the Bear Wise Program that would pay for infrastructure (ie. Bear proof containers, fencing ). The Township did not apply for this program last year, he suggested areas where bear proof containers could be placed. Council agreed that this Program would be good for the Community.

Unfinished Business:

1. Mr. Gary Lacroix request to speak with Council in regards to coin operated washers and dryers.

   Mr. Lacroix was not present for the meeting, no action taken by Council.

2. To pass a By-law to approve an Extension Agreement for Dionysios Parashis (Re: Parcel 16711 SST).

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

   
   That By-law No. 1150-07 being a by-law to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake and Mr. Dionysios Parashis to extend the time period in which the cancellation price payable on Parcel 16711 SST will be extended as described in the agreement is given 1st and 2nd reading.
   
   

   Carried

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

   
   That By-law No. 1150-07 being a by-law to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake and Mr. Dionysios Parashis to extend the time period in which the cancellation price payable on Parcel 16711 SST will be extended as described in the agreement is given 3rd and final reading and passed.
   
   

   Carried

3. Review Public Notice for Sale of Part of Fifth Avenue Laneway and questions arising from sale.

   Bruce Dudgeon questioned Council on the zoning building setback requirements and the legal access to the property should portion of the laneway be sold. He also requested if he was entitled to purchase half of this laneway, as an abutting landowner. Council discussed the matter and advised Mr. Dudgeon that he could purchase half of this laneway. Council also stated that the survey pins would need to be found to show exactly where the property lines are, Council would then look at proceeding with the sale of the laneway.

4. To pass a motion to approve Notice of Decision of Approval Authority with reasons for the Consent to Sever the following Properties.

   1. Lance Sosnowich, Parcel 16831 South Section Temiskaming, Township of Hearst.

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

      
      
      RE: Notice of Decision of Approval Authority
      
      Review and approve the following application for Notice of Decision of Approval Authority with reasons for the consent to sever the following property.
      
      Lance Sosnowich–Parcel 16831 SST, Mining Claim L21984
      
      That Council hereby approves the above application for consent to sever property.
      
      

      Carried

   2. Robert Paul Eros, Parcel 17447 South Section Temiskaming, Township of Hearst.

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

      
      
      RE: Notice of Decision of Approval Authority
      
      Review and approve the following application for Notice of Decision of Approval Authority with reasons for the consent to sever the following property.
      
      

      Robert Paul Eros-Parcel 17447 SST, Mining Claim L40848
      
      That Council hereby approves the above application for consent to sever property.
      
      Carried

   3. David James Manning and Craig Allen Manning, Parcel 12458 Centre Section Timiskaming, Township of McVittie

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

      
      
      RE: Notice of Decision of Approval Authority
      
      Review and approve the following application for Notice of Decision of Approval Authority with reasons for the consent to sever the following property.
      
      David and Craig Manning - Parcel 12458 CST, Mining Claim L7518
      
      That Council hereby approves the above application for consent to sever property.
      
      

      Carried

New Business:

1. Larder Lake Water Treatment Facility – Annual Compliance/Municipal Summary Report for 2006.

   Council reviewed the information and had questions and concerns about the report and advised the Acting Clerk to contact the Ontario Clean Water Agency and request that a representative give an overview of the Report.

2. Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care, Re: Contact Person for “Areas Designated as Underserviced”.

   Council discussed the matter and advised the Acting Clerk to notify the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care of contacts.
   Primary Contact: Councillor, Maurice Charbonneau
   Secondary Contact: Reeve, John Roddick

3. To pass a motion to approve Insurance Coverage for Municipal Volunteers.

   Moved by:	Richard MacPhail
   Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #7

   
   
   That Council hereby approves Insurance Coverage for Municipal Volunteers acting on behalf of the Municipality, as part of our Overall Insurance Package with Municipal Insurance Services (MIS), for an Annual fee of $750.00.
   
   

   Carried

4. Set date for the next Council meeting

   The next Council meeting will be held on March 20th, 2007. .

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

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

   
   That By-law 1151-07 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 #9

   
   That By-law 1151-07 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 # 10

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

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