THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls council was held on Tuesday September 27, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Reeve Ron Russell, Councillors Bruce Campbell, Cathy Still and Rex Smith.
Rocco Mortelitti attended this meeting to discuss the long-term serviceability of his lot on Yonge Street.
Brian Darnbrough, By-Law Enforcement Officer, was present to give his report and answer any questions from Council.
The meeting adjourned for Council to travel out to the Township of Armour office to be present for the presentation by Derek Miller and Associates. This pertained to the property between Commercial Drive and Hwy. 11 on the west side of Hwy. 520.
Council then returned to Burk’s Falls Council Chambers to continue with their agenda
Fire Chief Paul Hunter addressed Council with his concerns regarding the ongoing discussions on the pressure at the fire hydrants. Paul will speak to the Fire Chiefs of the surrounding departments while Councillor Bruce Campbell will speak with the political leaders.
Len Hall – Village Foreman and Waterworks operator was present to give his report.
The Clerk is to get the Village’s Solicitor to draw up an agreement with the Forget’s giving them a right of way over RCP 324, Lot 32.

The following Resolutions were passed:

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the minutes of the August 23, 2005 meeting as circulated.

Rex Smith – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the accounts payable as presented up to and including September 27, 2005 in the amount of $ 171,764.06 and hereby authorize the Clerk to issue cheques for the same.

Cathy Still – Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls recess the scheduled meeting of Council at 7:27 pm to attend a meeting at the Armour Township office. The regular meeting of Council will continue after this presentation in Burk’s Falls Council Chambers.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
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.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application as presented by the Burk’s Falls Figure Skating Club to conduct a raffle lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the proposal from Mosey & Mosey for Group Benefit Package (long/short term disability coverage) as presented.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to the Vic Fell Memorial Legion Br. 405 holding a November 11, 2005 Remembrance Day parade and closing:
Ontario Street from Queen Street to Yonge Street, and Yonge Street closed from Ontario Street to Centre Street from 10:45 am to 11:30 an provided the OPP, Fire Department and Ambulance are notified.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That we approve the Driveway Entrance Permit as submitted by Arlene Clark at 158 Queen Street, provided all fees are paid.

B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls deems the following projects:
Enlarging and refurbishing water lines on Ontario Street;
Completion of new waterline along Main St. to Lofthouse Brass;
Completion of dedicated line from Well # 3 to Standpipe;
Completion of installation of a booster pump and pump house and all testing of new system;
To ensure necessary upgrades to the existing water system are completed to provide required minimum hydrant water pressure (20psi) and ensure the safety of fire fighters and residents of the village and fire fighting capacity to the Village’s only largest employer;

And that this project be deemed our highest priority and submit our application under the COMRIF Intake Two process.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls accept the quote from Whitmell’s Ltd., for winter sand, salt to be supplied by the Village – 1000 yards @ $6.65 per yard. Taxes not included.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That we support the City of Kawartha Lakes for Youth Participating in Sports and credible organizations.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That we support the City of Hamilton’s resolution re Funding Mechanisms to support Rural and Agricultural Development.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution presented by the Township of Stone Mills regarding Section 2.3.4. Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments within the Provincial Policy Statement;
And that Council supports the concerns expressed in this resolution.
Therefore we forward our support to the Township of Stone Mills for their presentation and collection to the various Ministry officials.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That we support the City of North Bay in requesting a start date and detailed timeline for completion of the new hospital.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls support the resolution from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville requesting that the minister of Culture review the proposed budget cuts to the Ontario Library Services.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls support the resolution from the Township of North Frontenac recommending that the Government develops and institutes, for the smallest rural municipalities, minimum capital program funding thresholds that are inversely proportionate to their permanent and non-permanent populations.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That we proceed past the 11:00 pm curfew.

B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
The Village of Burk’s Falls agrees to enter into a contract with OCWA be run from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010 pending receipt of detailed financial statement.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do now adjourn at 23:20 until the next regular meeting of Council on October 25, 2005.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer