THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The Regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday October 26, 2004 at 7:00 pm. All members of Council were present.

A Task Force from the North Bay Hospital Foundation attended this meeting. Mark Hurst – CEO and President; Barry Bertrand – Board Chair; and Steve Anema – Vice President of Finance gave a power point presentation on the new proposed hospital. They brought Council up to date on the plans for the new structure from its evolvement up to present time. Funding is 70-30 with the government paying 70% and the municipal portion 30%. A follow up letter will be sent to the Village asking for a monetary commitment.

Steve Mulligan and Brian Darnborough were present for the opening of the tenders for winter maintenance at the seniors/library building.

Len Hall Village Fore man, was also present to give his report.

The following resolutions were passed.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the Minutes of the September 28, 2004 meeting as circulated.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the Tender as presented for Winter sanding/salting at the Seniors Centre/Library from Brian Darnbrough in the amount of:
$35.00 snow plowing per time,
$10.00 snow shoveling per time,
$10.00 sanding/salting per time.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have received the Bridge Appraisal report from the Greer Galloway Group Inc.
And that Council accepts this report as submitted.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the purchase of an ad in the amount of $ 80.00 in the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School Year Book.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve support to the Annual Santa Claus Parade Committee in the amount of $ 250.00.

B. Campbell – Rex Smith:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls will again sponsor the team of horses and sleigh for the Annual Winterfest activities to be held on January 16, 2005.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the applications as presented by Dale Tryon for a Waterworks application and a Driveway permit provided all fees are paid and approved by the Village Foreman.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 405, closing Ontario Street from Queen to Yonge Street and Yonge Street from Ontario Street to Centre Street on November 11, 2004 and 19 am to 12 noon, for the annual Remembrance Day Parade provided the local Ambulance Department, Fire Department and OPP have been notified.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls purchase a Remembrance Day Wreath in the amount of $ 57.00 from the Vic Fell Memorial Legion Br. 405.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the payment to the Micro Business Development Centre in the amount of $ 258.60 as our contribution to the operation of the Centre.

B. Campbell- Cathy Still:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the letter from McKinnon Prospecting expressing concern with the proposal to bring in map staking in Ontario.

And that the proposed changes will dramatically affect the northern economy.

And that this current Government has reassured the Northern Communities of it’s commitment to creating new jobs and programs in the North for our young people;

And yet this program will destroy the many jobs available in this field for our youth.

And that we forward our support to the Minister of Northern Development & Mines, Rick Bartolucci for his consideration.

Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the Tender as presented from Whitmell’s Limited for the supply of Winter Sand for the 2004 – 2005 season in the amount of $ 6.25/cu yd plus $.43 GST and $.20 PST for a total of $6.88.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including October 26, 2004 in the amount of $131,769.31 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:

That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adjourns at 21:40 p.m. until the next scheduled meeting of Council of November 23, 2004.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer