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Page 8 Nipigon-Red Rock Gazette Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 BASEMENT BACHELOR APARTMENT FOR RENT 170 Bell St. Nipigon The house with the nice garden next door to the former Dilico Services and diagonally across from the 4-Way Variety. Suitable for quiet, single person - not suitable for children due to the long stairway. Rent includes heat, lights and water, furnished, as is. T.V. set, starter kit of dishes, blankets, as is available but not included in the rent. Separate entrance. 1 bedroom, kitchen, front room, bathroom. First and last rent not required, but rent must be paid strictly by the designated due date at the beginning of each rental month. Occupancy available March 1. Tenant must insure his/her own possessions against fire and theft as not covered in the buildings insurance policy. No partyers, no pets, ABSOLUTE NON-SMOKER, single occupancy. Excellent for private person who likes it quiet. Super location. Central, informal, secure, relaxed, friendly. REYNARD ABRAHAMSON 887-3301 Do you have items to sell? If you do, place them in the Classified Section of the Nipigon-Red Rock Gazette. Phone 887-3583 NIPIGON DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL In Memoriam - January 2008 Late - Raymond Begin, Richard Halloway, Jeremy hardy, Gordon Hyde, Irene Kramski, Rose Morrissey, Jennifer Potan, Harold Simmons, Verna Stansell, Leona Timmermans Donors: Ed & Joan Asselin, Louis & Linda Aubin, Auguste & Joanne Begin, Jean Begin, Alex & Gert Cantley, Shannon Charles, Gino & Connie Chouinard & Family, Brian & Lee Davis, Patricia Dellacecca, Larry & May Dunville, Phil & Edie Finlayson, Allan Gerlach, Allan & Gail Hannula, Joe & Ann Hendricken, Berrie & Deanna Imhoff, Chesley & Rita Imhoff, John, Sandy, J.P. & Jennie Jackson-Hughes, Marcel & Shirley Jean & Family, Allan & Donelda Jones, Brian Kennedy, Blanche Landry, John & Wilma Lanteigne & Family, Lome & Linda Morrow, Frank & Maria Nacinovic, Elizabeth Pandy, Ken & Deb Plemel, Jeannie Rocco, Ronald & Pat Roy, Fern Smith, Howard Stansell, Harold & Lou Sumner, Peggy Sutton, Ron & Valarie Sutton, John & Mildred Wallace, Gordon & Patsy Winfield, Marilyn Young Your gift helps provide state-of-the art equipment, enhance existing services and programs, provide education and allocate additional funding for general purposes. We would like to express our “Heartfelt Appreciation” for your continued support and generosity. The Township of Dorion invites applications for the part-time position of BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The candidate is responsible to enforce Municipal Bylaws and Provincial Statutes within the municipality. Responsibilities include: * Receive, document and investigate complaints of by-law violations and seek compliance or enforce as required; * Prepare and serve Provincial Offences notices, orders and summonses; * Prepare evidence required by the Courts, attend Provincial Offences Court and give evidence as a witness at trials; * Prepare correspondence and reports for municipal council; * The use of a personal vehicle is required. Compensation to be negotiated and hours of work are on an as required basis. A complete job description is available upon request. Qualified applicants should submit applications clearly identified as “Application: By-law Enforcement Officer”, to be received by the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. March 11, 2008. Applications will be Accepted by fax, email or regular mail. Helena Tamminen, Clerk-Treasurer Township of Dorion 170 Dorion Loop Road Dorion, Ontario POT 1K0 Email: helena@doriontownship.ca Fax: 807-857-2203 Telephone: 807-857-2289 Nipigon Council holds Second Open House on Proposed Tree Bylaw Glena Clearwater Staff___________ Nipigon council held a second Open House to allow residents to hear about the proposed tree bylaw. Approximately 20 people attended the meeting, which became quite heated at times as those present expressed their concerns with many areas and wordings of the proposed bylaw. All councilors were in attendance and councilor Harper explained that this Council inherited the proposed by law from the previous Council. CAO Mannila and bylaw enforcement officer Kelly Paakkunainen also provided historical information on the draft bylaw. A group of landowners made several appearances at a Council meeting over 2 years ago with a proposal for this type of bylaw to protect their properties from “surprise” commercial cuttings. The group has been working on the wording of the bylaw and Council is ready to pass it. After the first open house, there appeared to be some confusion about the reason for the bylaw, with regards to the wording, about infringing on the rights of the private landowners and having one more bylaw to control the activities of residents. Paakkunainen reminded those present that this bylaw only affects those with 5 acres or more land, not the in-town home-owner. Mayor Harvey stated that one of the reasons for the bylaw was to keep neighbours neighbourly! As he has quoted before, the old saying used to be “Good fences make good neighbours” and the main intent behind this was to prevent “clear cutting that could affect the next property” or “cutting in the dead of the night!” without anyone being aware until it was a done deal. Allan Hurd felt it was his business what he did on his property; Gerald Landry felt it was taking away some landowners right to cut trees for profit; Terry Mahoney felt the species white pine should be removed and felt that there should be more provision for removing dangerous, dead or diseased trees without it costing him big dollars; Hurd, Timmins, Brill, Mahoney, Landry and Carbert all had issues with the 60 m buffer zone - which even some of the councilors felt needed to be reduced and Rob Swainson and Chris Leale added information on species at risk, endangered species, white pine and protected habitat of some birds and animals. This report only touches on the concerns which some expressed in much more detail, but it did show Council that there are issues that could be addressed before any more steps are taken with the draft bylaw. Unfortunately those who started the whole process were not in attendance to hear any of the concerns and to understand why Council may be required to make major changes to certain areas and to the language used in the bylaw. The day following the meeting Mayor Harvey expressed his pleasure at the results of the meeting, stating that it was good to hear the resident’s concerns and Council itself was aware there might have to be some changes. Harvey hopes that this bylaw can be finished by Continued on Page 9 Dorion Council Notes continued... Continued front Page 3 fied that the position for the bylaw enforcement officer has not been filled and a final decision not made yet. Several municipalities (O’Connor, Comnee, Dorion) will be advertising for this position collectively and sharing the cost. Clerk Helena Tamminen stated to council that the land clarification (zoning of land to recreational) that Anish-nawbe Mushkiki had proposed to purchase has been approved and that they’ve been informed. Three quotes will be collected by clerk Helena Tamminen with regards to recommendations for programs needed at the township office. MNR will be at the next council meeting (7:00 pm) on March 4 to discuss the fire agreement. Council reviewed the Canada Summer Jobs application which last year enabled two students to work for eight weeks at a cost of $4800. It was suggested that the students be hired earlier this year (May to August) so they can work on updating the website (typing in bylaws) and the asset management plan. Council will apply for funding to Service Canada and the asset management program for the summer students. The Environmental Policy was read and adopted by council as suggested by JML Engineering. A motion was made by council to hire JML to pre-pare the Mill funding application It was also suggested that council work on a request for proposal (a tender much more generalized) where a request to hire for two years is made with no guarantee of work--available when needed basis). Interim tax billings will be sent out soon--a reminder that 15% interest per year will be added to unpaid taxes.