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 April 27, 2004. Present were Reeve Ron Russell, Councilors Bruce Campbell, Lewis Hodgson and Cathy Still.

Councilor Campbell declared a conflict with item 6.1 as he organizes the Pitch In campaign at the school.

Other delegations at this meeting included Marty Corcoran – Armour Councilor to suggest Burk’s Falls Council consider renaming the Village Green or some other site in recognition of Stan Darling.

John Atkinson – By-law Enforcement Officer informed Council that due to other commitments he was resigning his position. He will bring a final report and his supplies to the Village Office.

Carol Ann, Don and Angela Stewart regarding an application for a chip truck and the by-law governing them.

The Village Foreman gave his report with the major item being that on June 11, 12 & 13, 2004 he would be draining the standpipe to put in new valves.

Numerous complaints concerning parking on Ontario Street or Hwy. 520 in the Village have been received. Council is in the process of drafting a by-law to control parking in the Village.

The following Resolutions were passed:

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we adopt the Minutes of the March 23, 2004 as circulated and amended.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That we accept the resignation of John Atkinson as the By-law Officer for the Village of Burk’s Falls effective April 30, 2004.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls Hire Shac Environmental Products Inc. to treat the Sewage lagoon at a cost of $ 27,600.00 + GST.

Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That we give our annual donation to the M.A. Wittick School Pitch In Day campaign in the amount of $150.00.

Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hire Sherri-Lynn McIntrye for the part time office clerical position.
And that we authorize the Reeve to sign the contract on our behalf.

Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That we do not object to the Burk’s Falls Lions Club conducting a raffle lottery provided all regulations are presented.

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

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That we have no objections to the Vic Fell Memorial Legion Br. 405 conducting a Nevada raffle Lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That we approve the application as presented by the M.A. Wittick School support group provided all lottery regulations are adhered to.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we approve the application as presented to conduct a Break Open ticket Lottery from the Almaguin Bowlers Association provided all regulations are adhered to.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we approve the 2004 Burk’s Falls Armour Ryerson Union Public Library Budget as presented with Burk’s Falls share being $ 15034.50.

Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That we accept the 2004 Summer Recreation Budget as presented in the amount of $ 20,670.00 .

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the preliminary site design plan for the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre and approve the design as presented.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
That we accept the quotation from Terrio Road Marking in the amount of $ 253.00 plus GST per km.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Village of South River regarding the annual Black Fly Hunt.
And That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby declares May 1, 2004 to June 5, 2004 Blackfly Hunting Season in the Village of Burk’s Falls and will permit Black Fly Hunters in the municipality and encourage all to support the hunt.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the nomination of John Rowswell, Mayor for the city of Sault Ste. Marie as a Director for FCM-Ontario caucus.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario requesting the Province of Ontario take the necessary steps to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 so that any appeal to the ARB, where the property value is, or may be, an issue, the following subsections of s.40 of the Assessment Act apply.
(4) When the Assessment Review Board receives a complaint, it shall forthwith transmit a copy of the assessment corporation.
(5) The parties to the proceeding are the assessment corporation, the municipality, all persons complaining and all persons whose assessment is complained of.
(7) If, before or during the hearing, it appears that another person should be a party to the proceeding, the Board shall add the person as a party; if the hearing has already begun, the Board shall adjourn it if necessary and give the person notice of the hearing.
(8) Where value is a ground of complaint that is proceeded with, at the commencement of the hearing the assessor shall explain the manner in which the assessment was arrived at and the complainant shall explain the nature of the complaint.
And that our Resolution of support be sent to the Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario for their collection and presentation.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
The council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Town of North Perth concerning the Ministry of Environment O.Reg. 170/03 and concern with municipally owned sports fields.

And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls agrees with the concerns expressed in this resolution.

And that our support be sent to the Town of North Perth for their collection and presentation to the Ministry of Environment for consideration.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law no. 10-2004 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with other municipalities for the better provision of fire protection services and the sharing of fire fighting apparatus, equipment and personnel with the Township of Magnetawan.
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.

Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law no. 11-2004 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with other municipalities for the better provision of fire protection services and the sharing of fire fighting apparatus, equipment and personnel with the Township of McMurrich-Monteith.

And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.

Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law No. 12-2004 being a by-law prescribing times for setting fires and precautions to be taken.

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.

Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That we accept the accounts payable as presented up to and including April 27, 2004 in the amount of $ 111,054.31 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we continue past the 11:00 p.m. curfew.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That we do now adjourn at 11:50 p.m. until the next regular meeting of council on May 25, 2004.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer