MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
April 24, 2007

PRESENT: Reeve Robert Rydholm
Councillor Mary-Lynne Hunt
Councillor Shirley Hunt
Councillor Donna Young
Road Superintendent Ken Malinoski
Clerk-Treasurer Patricia Maxwell

ALSO PRESENT: Bill Bartley LRCA, Steve Suke LRCA, Melanie Matheson LRCA
ABSENT: Councillor Brenda Spithoff


1. CALL TO ORDER

Reeve Rydholm called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Resolution No. 2007-86

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Meeting Agenda be adopted as prepared.
CARRIED.

3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest on the part of any member of Council.

4. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS

4.1 Lakehead Region Conservation Authority

Ms. Matheson, Mr. Suke and Mr. Bailey attended the Council meeting to give Council an update on the activities of the LRCA, including the Source Water Protection legislation. The first regulations have been developed, but will only apply to municipal water systems in the City of Thunder Bay and Oliver Paipoonge. The smaller townships may decide to designate "clusters" of wells as a source protection area if they want, however, it is not yet mandated.

The LRCA representatives also advised Council on the new regulation 180/06 which provides buffer zones around provincially significant wetlands, and is now called Development Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines.

Reeve Rydholm thanked the representatives for their presentation and their attendance at Council.

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1 Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-87

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 27, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED.

5.2 Minutes - Budget Meeting - April 3, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-88

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Minutes of the Budget Meeting held on April 3, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED.

5.3 Minutes - Budget Meeting - April 24, 2007

Resolution No. 2007-89

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor S. Hunt

THAT the Minutes of the Budget Meeting held on April 16, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED.

6. REPORTS FROM MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

6.1 Road Superintendent's Report

Mr. Malinoski reported on the activities of the Public Works Department, which included grading, snowplowing, and repairing the water pump on the loader. The loader also required new tires.

Mr. Malinoski noted that someone had planted trees in the cemetery in the area where the fence is to be erected. Council advised him to move the trees if possible.

Mr. Malinoski requested Council to send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation asking if they could widen the entrance to the west side of Mokomon Road as this was becoming a safety issue. Council directed the Clerk to send this letter.

Reeve Rydholm noted he had received complaints about the quads on the roads. A notice advising residents that this is illegal will be put in the newsletter and Council will look at the issue on road inspection.

6.2 Fire Chief's Report - filed

6.3 Clerk's Report

The Clerk was directed to contact Mr. Tom Abthorpe, By-law Enforcement Officer, regarding the illegal trailer on Mokomon Road.

Council also directed the Clerk to send a letter to Mr. Tom Smart regarding hauling on Hume Road and to Mr. Jim Hacquoil regarding hauling on Holland Road.

6.4 Councillor Reports - Report from Councillor Young re Species At Risk Act - Bring back to next meeting.

Councillor S. Hunt requested that the Fees and Charges By-law to be brought back to Council for approval on May 8, include the charges for the rental of Township equipment and the use of the fax machine.

7. DISBURSEMENT LIST

7.1 Disbursement List No. 04A 2007

Resolution No. 2007-90

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Accounts in the amount of $53,611.44 as per Disbursement List No. 04A 2007 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1 Fence - Admin. Report #2007-16

The Clerk advised that there appeared to be an agreement that would make the Township responsible for the repair and maintenance of the fence between the Community Centre and Oskar's Salvage. The Road Superintendent was directed to repair the fence.

8.2 Sale of Tax Registration Properties - Admin. Report #2007 - 17

The Clerk was directed to forward the registered properties for sale.

8.3 Membership in Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Admin. Report #2007-18

The Clerk reported that there did not seem to be a benefit to the Township to pay a membership fee in this organization.

8.4 By-law No. 911 - Proclamation re Parks Month

Resolution No. 2007-91

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to affix their signatures on behalf of the Township of Conmee to By-law No. 911, being a by-law to proclaim June as Parks and Recreation Month.
CARRIED.

8.5 LRPB - Admin. Report No. 2007-11

Resolution No. 2007-92

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee accepts Option No. 1 on the attached advice regarding the Lakehead Rural Planning Board;

AND THAT all Zoning Amendment applicants be directed to the Planner as hired for the Planning Board.
CARRIED.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Reports from Grant Arnold - LRCA - March/April - filed
9.2 Essentials of Fire Protection - Seminar

Resolution No. 2007-93

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the following persons will attend the Essentials of Municipal Fire Protection seminar to be held on May 23, 2007 at the West Thunder Community Centre:

Councillor M. Hunt
Councillor Spithoff
Clerk Maxwell
CARRIED.

9.3 LHIN - Call for Advisory Team Members

Councillor S. Hunt noted that she would let her name stand for one of the committees. The Clerk was directed to submit her name.

9.4 Ian Angus - Call to Hon. Mr. Ramsay re Species at Risk

Resolution No. 2007-94

Moved by Councillor Young
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the Clerk be authorized to call Mr. James Bradley, Office of the Government House Leader and advise him of the Township of Conmee's opposition to the Passing of Bill 184, the Species at Risk Act, without consultation with Northwestern Communities, with such consultation to be held in Northwestern Ontario.
CARRIED.

9.5 T.B. Health Unit - Resolution Support Request

Resolution No. 2007-95

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the Thunder Bay District Board of Health regarding the recommendations of the Trans Fat Task Force (copy attached);

AND THAT this support be forwarded to our local MP and MPP.
CARRIED.

9.6 AMO Alert - Environmental Assessment Reforms - filed

9.7 LRCA - Maps will be displayed - filed

9.8 TBD Health Unit - Septic System Files - filed

9.9 NOMA - Airport Joint Task Force - filed

9.10 Correspondence and Resolutions re "Forging the Future" - filed

9.11 NOMA Resolutions and Agenda - filed

9.12 Township of Atikokan - Resolution Support - not supported

9.13 Township of Dorion - Resolution Support

Resolution No. 2007-97

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT the Council for the Township of Conmee supports the resolution from the Township of Dorion regarding the Sustainable Forest Licencing (copy attached);

AND THAT this support be forwarded to our local MPP.
CARRIED.

9.14 Road Inspection Date

Council set May 9th as road inspection date.

9.15 Pits and Quarries License

The Clerk was directed to apply for the license.

10. CORRESPONDENCE

10.1 Forestry Coalition - Press Release - Species at Risk - Table file
10.2 LRCA - Minutes - Annual Spring Melt - Table file
10.3 TBD Health Unit - Minutes - March 20, 2007 - Table file
10.4 Forest Coalition - Press Release - Toronto - Table file
10.5 LRCA - Minutes - Feb. 21, 2007 - Table File


Resolution No. 2007-97

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT the meeting time be extended past 9:20 pm.
CARRIED.

Resolution No. 2007-98

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT we do now adjourn to a closed session to discuss personnel issues at 9:26 pm.
CARRIED.

Resolution No. 2007-99

Moved by Councillor M. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor Young

THAT we do now adjourn the closed session and return to the open meeting at 10:07 pm.
CARRIED.


11. ADJOURNMENT

Resolution No. 2007-100

Moved by Councillor S. Hunt
Seconded by Councillor M. Hunt

THAT we do now adjourn at 10:08 pm.
CARRIED.




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Reeve



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Clerk