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 June 22, 2004. Present were Reeve Ron Russell, Councilors Cathy Still, Lewis Hodgson, Bruce Campbell and Rex Smith arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Delegations were:
David & Mavis Forget requesting permission to put a driveway over Village property to get access to their property. Council had a couple of concerns and asked the Forget’s to bring in a plan of this area showing culverts and dimensions of their proposal. These will be forwarded to our solicitor for his opinion.
Gregg Harvey, Gayle Grant and Keith Hurst from the Muskoka Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service. They gave an impressive slide presentation of the state of mental health, how this group works with it and how the clients are integrated into the community.
Concerns regarding parking on Ontario Street were discussed.
Council received acceptance of the application under the Summer Jobs Service 2004 program and also for 2 students at the Information Centre (Welcome Centre).

The following resolutions were passed:
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we adopt the Minutes of the May 25, 2004 meeting as circulated.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That we accept the quotation from Signcraft Custom Signs for the Village Green/Stan Darling park in the amount of $ 690.00 plus GST for the sign board and $390.00 for brackets, mounting hardware and installation, plus GST.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That we make a donation to the Friends of the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre Miles of Coins Campaign in the amount of $ 750.00.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we purchase a business card ad in the amount of $ 35.00 for the Almaguin Music Festival for 2004.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we purchase an ad in the community calendar of events in the amount of $ 74.90- 2 squares.

Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That Earl’s Drive In be instructed that barriers be placed in front of the Chip truck on Ontario Street to prevent parking on the highway (Ontario Street). It is suggested that he turn the Chip truck 90 degrees to the north to encourage people to park in the town’s parking lot. Failure to correct the problem of parking on Highway 520 (Ontario Street) will result in the revocation of your license.

Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the quotation as presented from Northland Glass and Metal Limited for the installation of two handicapped doors at the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library in the amount of $ 3,982.00 plus GST.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we accept the proposal from Ron Stinson Electric for the supply and install feed from panel to new door opener at the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library at no charge which includes wire and breaker for panel and labour. This is a donation for the Library from Ron Stinson Electrical Inc. Owner operator – Chris Joiner.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we have read and approve By-Law No. 15- 2004 being a by-law to appoint John Stark as the Village of Burk’s Falls By-law Enforcement Officer.

And That we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That we have no objections to the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society conducting a Break Open Ticket Lottery as presented provided all regulations are adhered to.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we approve the Raffle Lottery application as presented by the Burk’s Falls United Church provided all regulations are adhered to.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we accept the Accounts Payable up to and including June 22, 2004 in the amount of $147,181.00 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:

That we do now adjourn at 11:00 p.m. until the next regular meeting on July 27, 2004.
Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer