MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
LARDER LAKE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
TUESDAY, November 27th, 2007
| Reeve: | John Roddick |
| Councillors:
|
Patricia Bodick Maurice Charbonneau Tommy Owens Richard MacPhail |
Disclosure Pecuniary of Interest: No disclosure of pecuniary of interest was made at this point.
Confirmation of Minutes of November 13th, 2007 Meeting:
| Moved by: | Maurice Charbonneau | |
| Seconded by: | Richard MacPhail | Motion #1 |
Committees and Delegations: None in attendance.
Report of Committee:
Youth Centre: Patricia Bodick reported that another meeting regarding the Youth Centre was held November 19th, 2007 at 7:00pm at the Recreation Centre. The meeting was attended by Patricia Bodick, John Roddick and one member of the community. A “Family Movie Night” is being planned to be held in 2008. If that event is successful more events will be held in the future. It was stated that the future of the Youth Centre is dependent on the parental support.
Larder Lake Ski Club: Patricia Bodick reported that there has not been a recent meeting with the ski club. She reported that registration for the season will be held on December 2nd, 2007. The ski-club reported that they have received one application to run the kitchen in the chalet, however it is not certain if the applicant will be granted the position. Patricia Bodick reported that she will forward to the ski-club a copy of the 2007 budget to be used by the committee as a guideline for anticipated operating costs. She will also request a copy of the budget as prepared by the ski club committee.
Larder Lake Skating Rink: No applications have been received for the position of rink operator. It was decided that the position will be advertised once again in the township newsletter. The Public Works Department will be responsible for preparing the ice for the skating rink.
Gardening & Decorating Committee: Patricia Bodick reported that some decorations have been created by the Gardening & Decorating Committee. She reported that they will be installed in the downtown area and at the township office. Patricia Bodick reported that the township is continuing to look for an individual or a group of individuals to look after the community gardens. It was suggested that the township hire someone on a seasonal basis to plant the gardens and maintain them throughout the summer and that the Gardening & Decorating Committee could provide valuable advice in regards to what plants should be planted and the type of fertilizers to be used. Council agreed that the public works department could prepare the beds in the spring for planting.
Raven Park: The Clerk-Treasurer reported that the signs to identify the individual camping sites have been received. Maurice Charbonneau said that he would install them in April prior to the camping season commencing.
Communications and Letters:
Timiskaming Municipal Association:
The Clerk-Treasurer presented to council the agenda that was received earlier in the day
for the meeting to be held 7:00pm, Thursday, November 29th, 2007
in Earlton for the Timiskaming Municipal Association.
The appointment of a Closed Meeting Investigator was to be discussed.
Reeve, John Roddick and Councilor, Richard MacPhail will represent Larder Lake at the meeting.
Unfinished Business:
Update on Application of Consent (second) submitted by Marie Cliche.
The Clerk-Treasurer advised council that no objections to the Application of Consent have been received; therefore the Notice of Decision was prepared and signed by council.
Update on Application of Consent for Richard William Young and David Raymond Boucher.
The Clerk-Treasurer advised council that she has emailed the individual who has lodged a complaint however no response has been received. She will consult Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as to what responsibilities the township has to pursue this further.
Recycling proposal from Gilles Levesque:
The Clerk-Treasurer reported that she emailed Mr. Levesque a list of questions
regarding issues that concerned council. She has not received a response from Mr. Levesque.
The Clerk-Treasurer reported that she has been in contact with a representative
from Teck Northern Roads. They are interested in submitting a recycling proposal to the township.
By-law regarding the sale and disposition of land.
Council reviewed the by-law regarding the sale and disposition of real property and agreed that no further revisions were required.
| Moved by: | Richard MacPhail | |
| Seconded by: | Maurice Charbonneau | Motion #2 |
| Moved by: | Tommy Owens | |
| Seconded by: | Patricia Bodick | Motion #3 |
Lease agreements:
Council reviewed the draft document presented by the Clerk-Treasurer, no discussion took place.
New Business:
By-law regarding policies and procedures of council.
Council reviewed the draft by-law with the Clerk-Treasurer.
The Clerk-Treasurer answered any questions that council had pertaining to the by-law
and no revisions were recommended.
It was agreed that the by-law would be presented to be passed at the next council meeting.
Discussion of Draft By-laws to be passed at future council meetings.
The Clerk-Treasurer reported that the following by-laws must be in place prior to
December 31st, 2007:
Set date for Annual Christmas Party
| Moved by: | Maurice Charbonneau | |
| Seconded by: | Richard MacPhail | Motion #4 |
2007 Christmas Home & Yard Decorating Contest.
| Moved by: | Richard MacPhail | |
| Seconded by: | Maurice Charbonneau | Motion #4b |
| 1ST Prize | $ 50.00 |
| 2ND Prize | $ 40.00 |
| 6 Honorable Mentions | $ 10.00 each |
| Commercial/Business | $ 25.00 |
| Total | $175.00 |
Carried
To discuss issues regarding the Larder Lake Medical Centre.
Council was advised by the Clerk-Treasurer that she has been approached by a representative from the medical centre expressing an interest in doing some cosmetic repairs to the centre such as painting. Council agreed that the Centre de santé communautaire due Témiskaming will be allowed to perform such repairs at their cost.
| Moved by: | Tommy Owens | |
| Seconded by: | Paticia Bodick | Motion #5 |
To pass a motion to set up a meeting with the Township of McGarry and the Township of Gauthier.
| Moved by: | Paticia Bodick | |
| Seconded by: | Tommy Owens | Motion #6 |
To pass a motion for council to "Go In-camera" to discuss issues of employment.
| Moved by: | Patricia Bodick | |
| Seconded by: | Tommy Owens | Motion #7 |
That Council hereby approves a motion to “Out of Camera”.
| Moved by: | Tommy Owens | |
| Seconded by: | Patricia Bodick | Motion #8 |
Performance Bonus to John Plaunt
| Moved by: | Tommy Owens | |
| Seconded by: | Patricia Bodick | Motion #8b |
Fire Department Honorarium
| Moved by: | Tommy Owens | |
| Seconded by: | Patricia Bodick | Motion #9 |
Hire Webmaster for the Township of Larder Lake
| Moved by: | Richard MacPhail | |
| Seconded by: | Tommy Owens | Motion #9b |
Set date for the next Council meeting.
The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 11th , 2007.
To pass By-law to Confirm the Proceeding of Council.
| Moved by: | Richard MacPhail | |
| Seconded by: | Maurice Charbonneau | Motion #10 |
| Moved by: | Tommy Owens | |
| Seconded by: | Patricia Bodick | Motion #11 |
Adjourn Meeting:
| Moved by: | Maurice Charbonneau | |
| Seconded by: | Richard MacPhail | Motion #12 |
| _____________________ | ______________________ |
| Reeve | Clerk-Treasurer |
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