March 23, 2010 Minutes for the Meeting of the Village of Burks Falls

THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Burk’s Falls Council Chambers.
Present were Reeve Cathy Still, Councillors Rex Smith, Ron Russell, Bruce Campbell and Lewis Hodgson.
Councillor Ron Russell declared a conflict on the consent application on the Agenda.

Delegations to Council were:
1. Lois Krause and Vicky Sutherland from the North Bay and District Hospital Foundation. They thanked Council for their support and gave an update on the Construction progress. Opening will be in January 2011.
2. Judy Dibben for Grady’s Paddle for Sick Kids. She gave an update on the July 10, 2010 event. She requested use of the Village Bus and a volunteer driver for the day and also a monetary donation.
3. Stf/Sgt. Whalley and Constable Rosemary Coffey from the Almaguin Highlands O.P.P. Detachment. They gave Council the 2009 statistics for calls in the Village as compared to the 2008 numbers. They also went over the 2010 Business Plan and answered questions of Council.
4. Juri Berzins, Urban Designer, presented Council with a proposal for an Urban Design and Revitalization Plan for the Village of Burk’s Falls.
5. Larry Carle, resident of the Village, is interested in Economic Development in the Village.
Council went into duly noted resolutions for the closed session.

The following resolutions were passed:

2010-35
Bruce Campbell-Lewis Hodgson
That we adopt the Minutes of the February 24, 2010 meeting as circulated.
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2010-36
Bruce Campbell-Rex Smith
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign By-law 7-2010 being a By-law to enter into an agreement regarding gas tax.
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2010-37
Rex Smith-Bruce Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls recommends the appointment of Brian Horsman as deputy CBO for the Joint Building Committee until such time as the CBO is able to take over.
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2010-38
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the M.A. Wittick Junior Public School Parent Council provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-39
Bruce Campbell-Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the Almaguin Minor Hockey Association provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-40
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the Burk’s Falls Figure Skating Club provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-41
Bruce Campbell-Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a break open ticket lottery as presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 405 provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-42
Rex Smith-Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a Break Open Ticket lottery as presented by the Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-43
Rex Smith-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law NO.8-2010 being a by-law to authorize the sale of Part 1 on Plan 42R-18993 to the adjoining landowner, Rocco Arturo Mortelliti;
And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2010-44
Bruce Campbell-Lewis Hodgson
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we accept the quote from Jim’s Locksmithing in the amount of $1,718.00 plus GST to install a handicap operator at the Senior’s Building. They will disconnect the concealed door closer and remove the surface closer. The 120 volt electrical to be done by the Village.
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2010-45
Rex Smith-Ron Russell
That we approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including March 23, 2010 in the amount of $249,705.24 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2010-46
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls agrees to set up a reserve, if one is determined, of their respective share of the net surplus from 2009 for the Arena and Community Centre.
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2010-47
Rex Smith-Ron Russell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls agrees to set up a reserve, if one is determined, of their respective share of the net surplus from 2009 for landfill and recycling.
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2010-48
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accept the quote from Ted Boyes and Sons Construction Ltd. To relocate the garage to the Public Works property on an approved slab complete with one row of concrete block and that access doors be operational. The Contractor is to obtain building permit. The Cost is to be $7,800.00 plus permit costs and applicable taxes.
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2010-49
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
As per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, 239(2) Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls enters into a closed meeting at 10:55 p.m.
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2010-50
Lewis Hodgson-Ron Russell
As per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, 239(2) Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls exits from a closed meeting at 11:02 p.m.
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2010-51
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
That the Council go past the 11:00 p.m. curfew to conclude unfinished agenda business.
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2010-52
Lewis Hodgson-Rex Smith
That the Village of Burk’s Falls agrees to sponsor “Grady’s Paddle for Sick Kids” with a donation of $500.00 and recommend the surrounding Townships do the same.
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2010-53
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
We do now adjourn at 11:25 p.m. until the next regular meeting scheduled on April 27, 2010.
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Jarvis Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer