Mar. 23, 04 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 called to order at 7:00 p.m., March 23, 2004, in the Burk’s Falls Council Chambers. All members of Council were in attendance.
Others in attendance at the meeting was: John Atkinson, By-law officer, Coral Mason, Agricultural Society, Lorne Main, Historical Society, Robert’s Mobile Sweep, Trevor Hall.
Rex Smith declared a pecuniary interest regarding the sweeping tenders and left the meeting during the discussions of the tender.
The Council members each received a copy of the “BURK’S FALLS W.S. 2004 COMPLIANCE REPORT” and the “BURK’S FALLS WELL SUPPLY 2004 ANNUAL REPORT” O.Reg 170/03 Section 22 and O.Reg 170/03 Section 11 for their review.
A letter was received by Council expressing concern with the proposed Highway 11 expansion and the potential safety issues at the junction of the south entrance to the Village. Council will direct their concerns with the safety issue to the Ministry of Transportation and their consultants.

The following Resolutions were passed:

Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
That we adopt the Minutes of the February 4, 2004, the February 10, 2004, February 24, 2004 meetings as read.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That we approve the application as presented to conduct a raffle lottery from the Friends of the Burk’s Falls Library provided all regulations are adhered to.

Cathy Still- B. Campbell:
That we do not object to issuing a raffle lottery license to the Burk’s Falls Figure Skating Club provided all regulations are adhered to.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we approve the application as presented from the Land of Lakes School support group to conduct a raffle lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
That we approve the Lottery application as presented by the Young At Heart Seniors Club provided all regulations are adhered to.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we support the nomination of Jack Miners as Ward 4 representative on the Parry Sound Municipal Association.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we appoint Cathy Still to the Recruitment Committee of the Algonquin Health Services Board.

Rex Smith – B. Campbell:
That we have read the Joint Operation and Management Agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Arena/Community Centre;
And that we hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this agreement on behalf of the municipality and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve the 2004 Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department Budget in the amount of $ 137,305.00 with Burk’s Falls share being
$ 41,191.50.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we accept with regret the resignation from Donna Smith.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That we give our annual donation to the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society in the amount of $ 500.00.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we give a donation in the amount of $ 150.00 to the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School 2004 Graduation ceremonies.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we make a donation to the Burk’s Falls & District Historical Society in the amount of
$ 500.00 for 2004.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls purchase projection equipment for use at the Burk’s Falls Theatre from Keith W. Stata for the price of $12,245.20 (all taxes included) and pay $642.00 (all taxes included) to install the system.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we accept the Tender from Bechtel’s Home Heat for the removal of oil tanks from the sewer pumping stations and the Nelson pump house in the amount of $ 4280.00 taxes included.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we accept the proposal from 1249057 Ontario Limited for sweeping the Village streets in the amount of $ 4232.70 all taxes included. Contract to be completed by May 21, 2004.
Rex Smith declared a pecuniary interest.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we have read the resolution as presented by the City of Kawartha Lakes requesting the Energy Minister permanently reinstates the prohibitions on the disconnection of electricity in the winter by Hydro One;
And that our resolution of support be sent to the City of Kawartha Lakes for their presentation to the Provincial government.

Cathy Still – Rex Smith:
That we have read the Resolution as presented by the City of Kawartha Lakes regarding the Binding Powers of the Ontario Municipal Board.
And that our resolution of support be sent to the City of Kawartha Lakes for their presentation to the Provincial Government.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we have read the resolution as presented by the City of Kawartha Lakes regarding concerns with the Current Value Assessment for Ontario Properties.
And Tat the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the concerns presented by the City of Kawartha Lakes and forward our support for their collection and presentation to the Premier of Ontario.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That we have read the resolution as presented by the County of Hastings regarding access to the Vital Statistics data base-birth and death notices for property assessment purposes;
And that our resolution of support be sent to the County of Hastings for their presentation.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we have read the resolution as presented by the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers;
And that we support their efforts to ensure the future of ongoing financial support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to the Agricultural Sector;
And that or support be sent to the Township of Sable-Spanish Rivers for their presentation to the Provincial Government.

I, Reeve, Ron Russell do hereby proclaim June 1 – 30, 2004 Seniors Month in the Village of Burk’s Falls and encourages all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishment of our seniors.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including March 23, 2004 in the amount of $ 139,633.13 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Rex Smith – B. Campbell:
That we do now adjourn at 10:50 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council on April 27, 2004.

Linda Maurer
Assistant Clerk.