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

2. Confirmation of Minutes of September 4th, 2007 Meeting:
   
   

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

   
   That the minutes of the meeting held on September 4th, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
   
   

   Carried

3. Committees and Delegations: None in attendance.

4. Report of Committee:

   1. Youth Centre: Patricia Bodick reported that the township has received two applicants for the position of youth coordinator and two applicants for the position of Ice Rink Supervisor. The individuals will be called for an interview. John Roddick stated that it was important that a program be developed for the youth centre so that it is not just a drop in centre. Patricia Bodick reported that John and Jackie Ford have donated a VCR for the Youth Centre. Discussion took place regarding the funding program through Hydro One. She will be looking into the application process and what projects would be ideal for the funding request. Discussion also took place regarding the potential benefits t hat would be obtained if the former Larder Lake Public School was turned into the new recreation centre, library and municipal offices etc.

   2. Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board: Patricia Bodick advised that she had emailed the board that has requested financial assistance to see what benefit a donation from the township would bring. To date she has not received any further information. She therefore recommended that unless we hear further as to what benefit our donation would bring no donation should be made.

   3. Property Standards: Maurice Charbonneau reported that he has received complaints regarding the property located at 7 MacDonald Street. Further discussion took place regarding the other properties within the township that are in a state of disrepair or have an abundance of scrap or garbage in the yards. It was agreed that the Clerk-Treasurer will contact the Property Standards Officer to have these residents advised that it is necessary for them to remove the offending debris.

5. Communications and Letters: None presented

6. Unfinished Business:

   1. To pass a motion to authorize the refund of 2007 taxes to the Our Lady of the Lake Parish.
      

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

      
      That council hereby authorizes the refund of 2007 taxes to the Our Lady of the Lake Parish.

      Carried

   2. To pass a motion to authorize the refund of 2007 taxes to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293.
      

      Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
      Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion #3

      
      That council hereby authorizes the refund of 2007 taxes to the Our Lady of the Lake Parish.

      Carried

   3. Second Application of Consent submitted by Marie Cliche.

      The clerk-treasurer advised council that the second Application of Consent is in order and that the application can move to the second stage. Mrs. Cliche will be advised of the status of her application.

   4. To discuss the request from Matthias Ehmann to obtain permission to access his property through Lot #279.

      Council advised Mr. Ehmann that he will be granted permanent access via the most southern point of the property described as Parcel #13152SST Mining Claim HF93 in the Township of Hearst. He was also advised that a permanent easement and right of way would be created between lot # 280 and lot #279 currently owned by the township to ensure rear access to the properties affected. Council advised Mr. Ehmann that once the easement and right of way was created he would have the first choice to purchase the remaining portion of lot #279 should it ever be sold. Council passed a motion confirming this authorization and Mr. Ehmann received a copy of the motion.

      Moved by:	Tommy Owens
      Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #3a

      
      That council hereby authorizes Matthias Ehmann permanent access to his property via the most southern point of the property described as Parcel #13152SST owned by the Township of Larder Lake.

      Carried

   5. To discuss the proposal to operate a bakery and catering service in the Larder Lake Recreation Centre from Stephanie Osgerby-Bishop.

      Discussion took place regarding the proposal. Council agreed to allow Ms. Osgerby-Bishop permission to use the recreation centre on a trial two month basis according to the conditions that will be outlined in an agreement that will be prepared. Some of the conditions discussed were that the township be reimbursed for costs of hydro, municipal tax, water cost, evidence of liability insurance be provided by Ms. Osgerby-Bishop as well as that the hours that Ms. Osgerby-Bishop operate her bakery and catering service be flexible to suit the needs of the residents who wish to rent the recreation centre for special occasions. Once the agreement is prepared and it is reviewed by all parties it will be then signed. The clerk-treasurer will have the document prepared for Ms. Osgerby’s review in the next two week and it will then be presented to council prior to the next council meeting.

   6. To pass a motion to declare October 24th, 2007 Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.

      Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
      Seconded by:	Tommy Owens	Motion #4

      
      That council herby declares October 24th, 2007 Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.

      Carried

   7. To issue Notice of Decision to Jim & Charlene Stevens.

      The Clerk-Treasurer advised council that a Notice of Decision was issued January 24th, 2006 and that all documents have been submitted as requested. The Clerk-Treasurer will advise James and Charlene Stevens that no further action is required. Motion #5 was therefore cancelled.

7. New Business:

   1. To pass a motion to rescind By-Law #1165-07 due to the incorrect Property Assessment values being used in the preparation of the by-law.

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

      
      That council hereby rescinds By-Law #1165-07 due to the incorrect Property Assessment values being used in the preparation of the by-law.

      Carried

   2. To pass the amended 2007 Tax Rate By-Law.

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

      
      That By-law No. 1173-07 being a by-law to amend By-law #1165-07 is given 1st and 2nd reading.

      Carried

      Moved by:	Richard MacPhail
      Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion # 8

      
      That By-law No. 1173-07 being a by-law to amend By-law #1165-07 is given 3rd and final reading.

      Carried

   3. To pass a motion certifying that the information is correct as presented in the Expression of Interest to be submitted in the Ontario Waterworks Assistance Program.

      Moved by:	Tommy Owens
      Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #9

      
      Resolution of Council
      That council hereby endorses the resolution as presented concerning the Ontario Small Waterworks Assistance Program and confirms that all information presented in the application is accurate and complete

      Carried

   4. Set date for the next Council meeting.

      That the next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 16th , 2007.

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

   Moved by:	Maurice Charbonneau
   Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion #10

   
   That By-law No. 1174-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Is given 1st and 2nd reading

   Carried

    

   Moved by:	Richard MacPhaiL
   Seconded by:	Maurice Charbonneau	Motion #11

   
   That By-law 1174-07 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:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #12

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

   Carried

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