LAIRD TOWNSHIP
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3 Pumpkin Point Road
R.R. #4
Echo Bay, Ontario, Canada
P0S 1C0
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MINUTES OF MEETING NUMBER 37 OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LAIRD
HELD 0N AUGUST 22, 2012
AT THE LAIRD TOWNSHIP OFFICE
AT 7:30 P.M.


Present:
Mayor: Dick Beitz
Councillors: Donna Connolly, Chuck Frenette, Wayne Junor, Todd Rydall
Road Superintendent: Michael Hunter
Clerk: Phyllis MacKay


ON MOTION (No. 123-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Todd Rydall that council approves council minutes of July 18, as presented. CARRIED

Kelly Fremlin spoke to council about her livestock deaths. It was explained that her appeal on the valuer`s decision should be made to Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

ON MOTION (No. 124-12) of Donna Connolly, seconded by Wayne Junor that council approves road accounts to July 31, 2012, as presented in the amount of $67,421.92. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 125-12) of Donna Connolly, seconded by Chuck Frenette that council approves general accounts to August 22, 2012, as presented in the amount of $55,192.28. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 126-12) of Chuck Frenette, seconded by Wayne Junor that council appoints Aileen Pollari as Livestock Valuer, effective immediately. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 127-12) of Donna Connolly, seconded by Todd Rydall that council amends Laird International Raceway Agreement as per discussions on four items listed. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 128-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Donna Connolly that council donates $100.00 to CASS 40th reunion. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 129A-12) of Donna Connolly, seconded by Todd Rydall that council approves consents L2012-05 and L2012-07 as presented by the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Board. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 129B-12) of Todd Rydall, seconded by Donna Connolly that council supports Bill 76 of MPP Monte McNaughton in petitioning the provincial government consult with local communities when considering a new casino. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 130-12) of Todd Rydall, seconded by Wayne Junor that council approves reduction of assessment on Rolls 2-10600 and 4-18501 for a total of $527.70 as per Municipal Property Assessment Corporation recommendations. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 1331-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Donna Connolly that council advises property owners at 77 Finns' Bay Road that it does not wish to sell back lot due to wetlands. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 132-12) of Chuck Frenette, seconded by Todd Rydall that council supports Norfolk County in its ``Say for Pay`` approach to policing costs in the Province. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 133-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Chuck Frenette that council approves reduction of penalty and taxes under $5.00 for a total of $13.71. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 134-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Donna Connolly that council supports grant application to CIIF for Laird Hall ramp in the amount of $10,000.00. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 135-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Donna Connolly that council supports grant application to CIIF for Bar River Hall for new ramp and steps for $10,000.00. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 136-12) of Todd Rydall, seconded by Wayne Junor that council advises Bell Mobility that it does not wish to see a tower on Lot 1, MacDonald Drive. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 137-12) of Donna Connolly, seconded by Wayne Junor that council approves By-law 927-12, as amended. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 138-12) of Todd Rydall, seconded by Wayne Junor that council advises Laird International Raceway that is does not approve request for Saturday or Sunday racing. Thursday September 6th of Monday the 10th for rain day. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 139-12) of Donna Connolly, seconded by Chuck Frenette that council contributes $500.00 to Elliot Lake Disaster Fund. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 140-12) of Donna Connolly, seconded by Todd Rydall that council closes the next portion of the meeting to the public to discuss a personal issue. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 141-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Donna Connolly that council returns to open meeting. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 142-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Chuck Frenette that council advises By-law Enforcement Officer of its intention with regards to impounding cattle. CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. 143-12) of Wayne Junor, seconded by Donna Connolly that the council meeting be adjourned. CARRIED




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