REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL MINUTES 8:00 PM March 20, 2007 Council Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with roll call as follows:

Council M Richardson P C Halonen L Huard J MacDonald T Morrill Staff L Cresswell, Clerk/Deputy Treasurer C Mayry, Executive Assistant A Friedrich, Community Development Officer S Irwin, Community Adjustment Coordinator

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The Agenda was approved with the following additions:

Other Business 8. Bylaw 10-2007 – Interim Tax Rates Bylaw Legal Personnel

DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST - None

DELEGATIONS S Irwin, Community Adjustment Coordinator, provided an update to Council regarding the Schreiber/Terrace Bay Community Adjustment Partnership, for the period ending March 9, 2007. Several recommendations for the Township of Schreiber were presented, and further discussion of the recommendations will take place at the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 27, 2007.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

RESOLUTION #070-07 Moved by T Morrill Seconded by P C Halonen THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held March 6, 2007 be accepted as circulated.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES - None

Page 1 of 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS

RESOLUTION #071-07 Moved by L Huard Seconded by T Morrill THAT the minutes of the Schreiber Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held February 5, 2007 be accepted.

CARRIED

RESOLUTION #072-07 Moved by P C Halonen Seconded by T Morrill THAT Council approve the recommendation of the Recreation Committee to appoint Angie Wilson as a member of the Recreation Committee.

CARRIED

QUESTION PERIOD F Commisso addressed Council with concerns regarding the sewer service to one of his properties. *Staff directed to prepare report to Council regarding the Mr. Commisso’s concerns, for discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 27, 2007.

COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received with no action directed.

1. Province of (a) Ministry of Tourism, Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister - Border Crossing Documents (b) Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Honourable R Bartolucci, Minister – NOHFC approval of request for financial assistance (CAP extension) (c) Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, NOHFC – News Release – Ontario Invests in Schreiber/Terrace Bay Community Development Project (d) Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, NOHFC – News Release – McGuinty Government Talks With Northerners About Strengthening Northern Businesses (e) Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, NOHFC, Aime J Dimatteo, Executive Director – NOHFC review of request for financial assistance (STCoE Intern) (f) , MPP – Letter to Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of Tourism, Concerning Celebrate Ontario Grant Application for Heritage Days Festival (g) Ministry of Finance – Wayne Arthurs, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance – Letter Regarding OGRA Ministerial Meeting (h) Ministry of Community and Social Services – E-bulletin regarding Ontarians With Disabilities Act Newsletter (i) Ministry of Health and Long Term Care – Assignment of Service Agreements to LHINs 2. A M O (a) Office of the President – Federal Gas Tax Agreement (b) Alert - AMO Releases Rural-Northern Discussion Paper (c) Alert - AMO President’s Remarks To ROMA/OGRA Conference Now Available On- Line (d) Alert - Use of Enhanced 911 Information for Community Notification Services (e) Alert - COMRIF Asset Management Program Deadline March 31, 2007 (f) Alert – HealthForce Ontario Recruitment Centre (g) Alert – Notification Process for Permits Seized Under MTO’s Accessible Parking Page 2 of 7 Permit (APP) Program (h) FYI – Invitation to a Provincial Forum of the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (i) FYI – TORC Public Issue Forum – “Envisioning a Future with Broadband Across Ontario: Developing Strategies towards Enhancing Connectivity, Growth and Utilization” (j) AMO Annual Conference 3. Ontario Human Rights Commission – Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination – Provincial Forum 4. Township of Terrace Bay, Richard J Beare, CAO/Clerk – Letter Regarding TBDSSAB Representation and Enclosing a Letter from Mayor Mike King to Iain Angus, Chair, TBDSSAB 5. Thunder Bay District Health Unit – Ontario Disability Support Program Costs – TBDSSAB Resolution No. 07/20 – Request for Support 6. Ontario Clean Water Agency – Municipal Drinking Water License Program 7. Pinewood Court – Board of Management Status Update 8. CPR – Donation Agreement Transmittal 9. Communities in Bloom Ontario – 2007 Programs 10. North of Superior Tourism Region – Circle Tour Guide and NOSTA Vacation Guide and Map 11. Office of the Leader of the Opposition, John Tory, MPP – Eastern Ontario Deserves Some Respect

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

RESOLUTION #073-07 Moved by P C Halonen Seconded by L Huard THAT Council authorize the attendance of T Morrill at all Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board meetings, and that expenses be paid in accordance with Township policy.

CARRIED

RESOLUTION #074-07 Moved by T Morrill Seconded by P C Halonen THAT bank debits paid out of the general bank account in the month of February 2007, in the amount of $83,953.61 be approved and ratified.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Council Expense and Remuneration Report, December 31, 2006

RESOLUTION #075-07 Moved by L Huard Seconded by P C Halonen THAT Council receive the Council Expense and Remuneration Report for the year ended December 31, 2006.

CARRIED

Page 3 of 7 2. Supportive Housing M Richardson provided an update to Council with regards to the status of supportive housing in Schreiber.

3. MTO Licensing Office The Clerk provided an update to Council with regards to the status of the MTO licensing office in Schreiber.

OTHER BUSINESS

1. Ontario Forestry Coalition – Proposed Species at Risk Legislation

RESOLUTION #076-07 Moved by L Huard Seconded by J MacDonald WHEREAS the Government of Ontario posted its framework for the development of species at risk legislation on the Environmental Bill of Rights web site on December 22, 2006 the day that most municipal offices closed until the New Year, and

WHEREAS the currently proposed language to address species at risk could impose moratoriums affecting the livelihoods of more that 1.2 million people and more than $100 billion in economic activity, and

WHEREAS there are 12 Provincial and 5 Federal pieces of Legislation including the Federal Species At Risk Act (SARA) and the Provincial Endangered Species Act of 1971 that currently provide protection for some species, and

WHEREAS the new proposed Ontario Species of Risk Legislation as written will:

ƒ add a new and costly layer of bureaucracy and regulatory burden ƒ create an Act that will not achieve recovery of endangered species ƒ impose an Act that will not be supported by the landowners, land stewards, employers, unions and developers ƒ create a further disincentive to invest in Ontario ƒ result in a loss of jobs ƒ result in a loss of economic opportunity, and

WHEREAS the currently proposed framework for a species at risk act is wrong for Ontario and will negatively impact the farming community, the forestry and mining sectors, the urban planners and homebuilders, fur managers, anglers and hunters, sand, stone and gravel industry, hydro electric developers and many, many others, and

WHEREAS, public hearings by a Legislative Committee prior to Second Reading adoption by the Ontario Legislature will allow for a full and proper debate on the principle of the Bill not just how well the clauses meet the intent of the Act,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Schreiber write to the requesting the full public hearings be held into the proposed Species at Risk Act and that those hearings be held prior to Second Reading by the Ontario Legislature, and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution and the letter to the premier be forwarded to the following:

Page 4 of 7 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Ontario Good Roads Association Rural Ontario Municipal Association Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Hon. , Minister of Finance Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development & Trade Hon. , Minister of Energy Hon. , Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Hon. , Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hon. David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources Hon. , Minister of Northern Development and Mines Hon. , Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal John Tory, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Howard Hampton, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario Ontario Waterpower Association Ontario Lumber Manufacturer’s Association Ontario Forest Industries Association Ontario Fur Managers Federation Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Ontario Mining Association Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association – Urban Development Institute Area Members of the Ontario Legislature

CARRIED

2. 2006 Annual Report for the Schreiber Drinking Water System

RESOLUTION #077-07 Moved by L Huard Seconded by T Morrill THAT Council accept the 2006 Section 11 Annual Report for the Schreiber Drinking- Water System, as prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency, on behalf of the Township of Schreiber.

CARRIED

RESOLUTION #078-07 Moved by T Morrill Seconded by L Huard THAT Council accept the 2006 Annual Permit to Take Water Report for the Schreiber Drinking-Water System, as prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency, on behalf of the Township of Schreiber.

CARRIED

3. Community Hockey Festival (Diesel Playoffs)

RESOLUTION #078-07 Moved by J MacDonald Seconded by L Huard THAT the 2006/2007 season playoffs for the Schreiber Diesels Hockey Club be declared a Community Festival event by the Township of Schreiber.

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4. Heritage Days Parade *Staff directed to advise the Heritage Days Committee that Council will participate in the Heritage Days Parade.

Suggestions for participation in the parade are to be brought forth at the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 27, 2007.

5. Municipal Services/Satisfaction Survey *Clerk directed to prepare draft Municipal Services/Satisfaction Survey for discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 27, 2007.

6. Town Hall Meeting Date A Town Hall Meeting will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the Schreiber Training Centre of Excellence.

7. Notice of Rezoning Bylaw Amendment Request and Public Meeting (Trichilo) Notice of a rezoning bylaw amendment request will be given to the residents of Schreiber. A public meeting regarding the request will be held on April 10, 2007.

8. Bylaw 10-2006 – Interim Tax Rates Bylaw

RESOLUTION #080-07 Moved by T Morrill Seconded by L Huard THAT Bylaw 10-2007, being a Bylaw to provide for an interim tax levy and to provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalties and interest, be given first, second, third and final reading and enacted.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA

RESOLUTION #081-07 Moved by P C Halonen Seconded by L Huard THAT the next portion of this meeting be closed to the public to discuss legal and personnel matters.

CARRIED

RESOLUTION #082-07 Moved by L Huard Seconded by T Morrill THAT Council receive the report from the closed meeting, and that the next portion of this meeting be open to the public.

CARRIED

Minutes of the closed meeting recorded separately.

Page 6 of 7 ADJOURNMENT

RESOLUTION #083-07 Moved by L Huard Seconded by J MacDonald THAT we do now adjourn.

TIME: 9:50 PM

CARRIED

______MAYOR

______CLERK

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