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THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S
FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES
A special meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council
was called to order at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday October 29, 2002. The main
purpose of this meeting was to pass the proper resolutions to appoint a
new reeve as this was Reeve Barry Boyes’ last meeting. All members of
Council were present. Others present were Doug Clute and John Hamalainen
regarding the standby power tender: John Atkinson, the By-law Enforcement
Officer, Len Hall, Village Foreman; and Jesse Kohl from the Huntsville
Forester.
The following Resolutions were passed:
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we declare the Reeve’s seat vacant effective October 31, 2002.
Alex Millar - Rex Smith:
That Council appoints Joe Van Gaal as the Reeve of the Village o Burk’s
Falls effective November 1, 2002 and that Council declares his Councilors
seat vacant as of November 01, 2002.
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we do now adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
Jarvis W. Osborne,
Clerk/Treasurer
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The Regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls
Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday
October 29, 2002. This was Reeve Barry Boyes
last official meeting as his resignation becomes effective on October 31,
2002. All members of Council were present.
Doug Clute and John Hamalainen were present to
discuss the tenders from the afternoons meeting regarding standby power at
well # 3. Mr. Hamalainen will make some enquiries to clarify the
submission and report back to Council. Council can then make their
decision.
John Atkinson, By-law Enforcement Officer
attended to give his report.
Len Hall, Village Foreman, was present to give
his report.
Jesse Kohl from the Huntsville Forester was
also at the meeting.
The following Resolutions were passed:
Joe Van Gaal - Rex Smith:
That we adopt the minutes of the September 24, 2002 meeting as circulated.
Joe Van Gaal - Alex Millar:
That we purchase a wreath from the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 405 in the
amount of $ 57.00 for the annual Remembrance Day Service.
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we approve the Water/Sewer/Driveway application from Tom Boyes for
Lots 5 & 6 Main Street east side as presented provided all fees are paid.
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we approve the application to conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery as
presented by the Almaguin Bowling Association provided all regulations are
adhered to.
Alex Millar - Cathy Still:
That Joe Van Gaal be appointed as Burk’s Falls Amalgamation Steering
Committee member.
Joe Van Gaal - Cathy Still:
That we the Council of Burk’s Falls approve up to $1,500.00 to replace the
front door on the town office.
Alex Millar - Cathy Still:
That we the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have no objection to
closing Ontario Street from the Firehall to Yonge Street on November 11,
2002 from the hours of 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon provided the Fire
Department, OPP and the Ambulance are notified of the closure.
Alex Millar - Joe Van Gaal:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls will participate in the
Santa Claus Parade.
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we accept the quotation from Whitmell’s Limited for Winter
maintenance for the 2002 - 2003 season as follows:
Grader & Operator: $ 66.34 per hour plus GST.
Loader at stock pile and truck with operator:
$ 50.29 per hour plus GST.
Loader with operator: $ 53.50 per hour plus
GST
Truck with operator for hauling snow: $ 50.29
per hour plus GST.
And That we accept the Quotation from
Whitmell’s Limited 1200 cu. yards for winter sand at a cost of $ 6.25 p
cu.ft. The Village of Burk’s Falls will supply the salt.
Joe Van Gaal - Alex Millar:
That we accept the Tender as presented from S. Mulligan for snow
shoveling/sanding/removal at the Seniors Centre and Library for 2002- 2003
season, as per quoted rate.
Alex Millar - Joe Van Gaal:
That we have read and approve By-law No. 13-2002 being a by-law to
authorize a transfer of a right-of-way over Part of Lots 1 & 2 west side
of Ontario Street Registered Plan 26, Village of Burk’s Falls, designated
as part 10 on Plan 42R2646 to be appurtenant to lots 3 and 4 west side of
Ontario Street on the said Registered Plan 26.
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we have read and approve By-law No. 14-2002 being a by-law to enter
into an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as
represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing;
And that we hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
Cathy Still Joe Van Gaal:
That we have read the Resolution passed by the District of Parry Sound
Municipal Association meeting on October 7, 2002 concerning the proposed
changes to the Electoral Boundary;
And that we support this Resolution as presented by the District of Parry
Sound Municipal Association.
And That the Distict of Parry Sound Municipal Assoication representatives
may make presentation on our behalf to the Federal Electoral Boundaries
Commission for Ontario at the public meeting to be held in Barrie on
Tuesday December 3, 2002 of our desire to remain in the Parry Sound
Muskoka Riding and Not become part of the Nipissing riding.
Joe Van Gaal - Cathy Still:
That the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department covers the municipalities
of the Township of Armour and Ryerson and the Village of Burk’s Falls;
And that the costs for Fire Department calls are shared by the
Municipalities of the Village of Burk’s Falls and the Townships of Armour
& Ryerson;
And that the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department are required to
respond to 911 calls resulting from downed trees on power lines;
And That the Fire Department may spend hours on the scene controlling the
fire and guarding downed lines to protect the public;
And That these types of fires are increasing at an intolerable rate;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Hydro One be billed for responding to
hydro lines down and fires caused by downed lines;
And That these rates will be charged the same rate as a Ministry of
Transportation rate;
And That our Resolution be forwarded to Hydro One for their Response.
Alex Millar - Cathy Still:
That we accept the quotation as follows from Bry-Co Engineering Limited:
Proposal 2002 -02
Phase 1 - $9,600.00
Phase 2 - $ l5,900.00
Prepare Estimate $ 1,800.00
Environmental Assessment - $ 2,000.00
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we give a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the Community
Christmas Dinner Fund.
Cathy Still - Rex Smith:
That we have reviewed the attached list of those property owners who are
three years in tax arrears, and those that are two years in tax arrears on
vacant property, and that we hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to send
out registered letters to those persons regarding Tax Registration
Proceedings.
Rex Smith - Alex Millar:
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including
October 22, 2002 in the amount of $ 173,103.67 and hereby authorize the
Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
Cathy Still - Rex Smith:
That we do now adjourn at 9:10 p.m. until the next scheduled meeting of
Council on November 26, 2002.
Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer |