THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The Regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 24, 2002.  Present were Reeve Boyes, Councillors Millar, Still and Van Gaal with Councillor Smith arriving at 8:45 p.m.

Delegations included the following:
Frank Gill: A.H.I.C. representative to explain why the AHIC has been closed during the week and only open on weekends.

Larry Barry and Libby Boucher: Muskoka Community Network representatives to explain their application for Federal and Provincial monetary support and to get a letter of support from the Village.

Bob Hall: Parade director for the Santa Claus parade requesting a donation towards this years parade.

Norm Mason: Ratepayer with questions regarding his water service.

The Following Resolutions were passed:
Rex Smith - Alex Millar:
That we adopt the minutes of the August 27, 2002 meeting as circulated.

Joe Van Gaal - Cathy Still:
That we have read and approve By-law No. 12-2002 being a by-law to exempt properties from taxation for the general portion of the taxation levy; And that we authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That as per Section 442 & 443 of the Municipal Act RSO 1990 M 45 the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls write off the following taxes as they are deemed uncollectable:
49 22 000 003 02300 0002 Barbara Nicholls o/a Almaguin Flowers Taxes $ 504.30   Penalty $ 407.62.

Joe Van Gaal - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes that the Council submit an expression on interest for the “tax incentive zone pilot project” to the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing.

Alex Millar - Joe Van Gaal:
That we give a donation to the Santa Claus parade committee in the amount of $ 250.00.

Alex Millar - Joe Van Gaal:
That we have read the letter and resolutions as presented by the Algonquin Health Services Board; And that we support their response to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care concerning the implications of funding allocations for their hospital; And That we trust the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care will give due consideration to the comments provided by the Algonquin Health Services Board.

Rex Smith - Joe Van Gaal:
That whereas a high quality of life depends on healthy and sustainable communities;

Whereas air pollution threatens quality of life:

Whereas exposure to today’s concentrations of fine particulate matter, a major component of smog, increase the risk of premature death, asthma attacks, breathing difficulty, lung cancer and heart attacks;

Whereas thousands of Canadians die prematurely each year from air pollution;

Whereas health costs from air pollution reaches $1 billion dollars annually in Ontario Medical Association;

Whereas Canadians need to be fully informed on the state of the air they breathe;

Whereas Canadians need to better understand options for cutting air pollution;

Whereas it is known that the pollution causing smog can contribute to climate change and that taking action on clean air will help protect the climate;

Whereas municipal governments must partner with Federal and Provincial governments to develop and implement programs and policies to improve air quality;

Be it resolved that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls call on the Government of Canada to accelerate the delivery of its Clean Air Agenda and specifically focus on the need to develop and specifically focus on the need to develop and implement a Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan;

And a copy of our Resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for their collection and presentation to the Federal Provincial Territorial Government.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the letter presented by the Algonguin Health Services Board regarding the establishment of a recruitment committee, and that we nominate Alex Millar to be the East Parry Sound Representative provided all East Parry Sound Municipalities support this nomination.

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That the Village of Burk’s Falls agrees in principle to support and participate with the Muskoka Community Network to build and operate a telecommunications network infrastructure that will serve the Regions of Muskoka and Almaguin.

And that subject to the conditions described below, the Village of Burk’s Falls agrees in principle to contribute to the:
- capital costs for the build of the telecommunications network infrastructure and
- operating costs for the operation of the network

The conditions include the following:
-completion of an engineering study for the telecommunications network infrastructure
- determination and approval of the capital costs to be contributed by the Village of Burk’s Falls, and
- determination and acceptance of the operating costs to be contributed by the Village of Burk’s Falls

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including September 24, 2002 in the amount of $229,903.88 and hereby authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Joe Van Gaal - Rex Smith
That with regrets we accept the resignation of our Reeve, Barry Boyes, effective Oct. 31, 2002.

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we do now adjourn at 10:50 p.m. until the next scheduled meeting October 22, 2002.

P.S. A lengthy discussion took place when the Reeve Boyes handed in his letter of resignation.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer