Disclosure Pecuniary of Interest: No disclosure of pecuniary of interest was made.

Confirmation of Minutes of April 24th, 2007 Meeting:

Moved by:	Richard MacPhail
Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #1

That the minutes of the meeting held on April 24h, 2007 be adopted as circulated.

Committees and Delegations:

1. Centre de santé communautaire due Témiskaming
   Information regarding the 2007-2008 agreement between the Centre de santé communautaire due Témiskaming and the Township of Larder Lake for maintenance and up keep of the building and the monthly rental agreement.

   Council instructed the Clerk-Treasurer to make inquiries with the Township of McGarry regarding their agreement with the Centre de santé communautaire due Témiskaming.

2. Larder Lake Lions Club
   Submission of the application for the Liquor License to the Liquor Control Board for an outside bar to be operated during their 48th Annual Fish Derby to be held June 2nd and 3rd, 2007.

   The Larder Lake Lions Club presented to Council their application that was made to the Liquor License Control Board. The correspondence will be kept on file for future reference.

Report of Committee:

1. Clerk-Treasurer to setup up meetings with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Natural Resources as well as make inquiries into the possibility of a Forest Fire Agreement with the MNR.

2. Councillor Tommy Owens advised Council that he had made inquiries at the Kirkland Lake Pool about the availability of life guards for the Larder Lake beaches.

3. Spring Clean-up Weeks.
   It was the general opinion of Council that while attendance during the first week of Spring Clean-up was not as high as hoped the individuals who participated were successful in improving the appearance of the town. It is hoped that attendance will be higher in the second week. Several high school students donated their time to earn their credit towards the 40 Hour Volunteer Requirement for their graduation.

Unfinished Business:

1. To pass a motion authorizing a $250.00 donatio to the 48th Annual Fish Derby sponsored by the Larder Lake Lions Club.

   Moved by:	Richard MacPhail
   Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #2

   
   That council hereby declares authorizes the donation of $250.00 to the 48th Annual Fish Derby sponsored by the Larder Lake Lions Club.
   
   

   Carried

2. To pass a motion authorizing the payment of $106.00 to Krista & Peter Selbie to offset the costs incurred for their son to play hockey in New Liskeard.

   Moved by:	Patricia Bodick
   Seconded by:	Richard MacPhail	Motion #3

   
   That Council hereby passes a motion to authorize a payment of $106.00 to Krista & Peter Selbie to offset the costs incurred for their son to play hockey in New Liskeard.
   
   

   Carried

3. To pass a motion authorizing Mr. Don Bougie to setup a small business to manufacture lawn furniture under specific conditions.

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

   
   That council hereby passes a motion to authorize Mr. Don Bougie permission to setup a small business to manufacture lawn furniture under specific conditions as set out in a letter to be sent to same.
   
   

   Carried

New Business:

1. Carole Jacques – to present plans for the Annual Aboriginal Festival.

   Carole Jacques requested that Council pass a motion to be partner with his committee in hosting the Aboriginal Festival on June 23, 2007. The committee requested at the meeting the use of the Larder Lake Recreation Centre. He inquired if there would be the auxiliary power source would be installed in the beach area in time for its use at the festival. He advised Council that the committee intends to have a bonfire during the festival. The committee will be erecting a large event tent that will be used during the Aboriginal Festival and Mr. Jacques suggested that the tent could be left erected for used during the 100th Anniversary. Mr. Jacques requested the use of a town truck to transport the metal tank that will be used to house the bonfire. He also requested the use of some gravel to set the bonfire base on. Council agreed to the requests made by Mr. Jacques.

2. Jo-Ann Thompson – requests an estimate for the number of portable toilets to be used for the 100th Anniversary week June 30 – July 7, 2007.

   No decision was made with regards to the number of portable toilets to be used over and above the Anniversary Committee’s needs.

3. Set date for the next Council meeting

   The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday May 22nd, 2007.

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

   Moved by:	Tommy Owens
   Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #5

   
   That By-law No. 1159-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 1st and 2nd reading.

   Carried

    

   Moved by:	Tommy Owens
   Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #6

   
   That By-law 1159-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council is given 3rd and final reading and passed.

   Carried

Adjourn Meeting:

Moved by:	Tommy Owens
Seconded by:	Patricia Bodick	Motion #7

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

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