Feb. 22, 06 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 held on Wednesday February 22, 2006 at 7:00 pm. Present were Ron Russell, Rex Smith, Bruce Campbell, and Lewis Hodgson (7:35).
Barbara Marlow and Bob Hall from the Winterfest Committee were present to give a report. They gave a financial statement to Council and thanked them for their ongoing support.

Barb then spoke to council regarding the Library item that was on Councils agenda.

Brian Darnbrough – By-Law Enforcement Officer attended the meeting to give his report. There are a couple of By-laws that should be amended and “No Parking” Signs for various locations are required.

Derek Smith, Assistant Village Foreman and Water/Wastewater Operator attended the meeting as Len Hall was on vacation. He gave his report and answered questions from Council.

The following resolutions were passed.

2006-028
Cathy Still – Rex Smith:
That we adopt the Minutes of the January 24, 2006 meeting as circulated.

2006-029
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-Law No. 7-2006 being a by-law to deem Registered Plans not to be registered.

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

2006-030
Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
Whereas hundreds of thousand of Canadians show their concern for the environment and their communities each year by participating in PITCH-IN CANADA projects to : refuse, reuse, recycle and properly disposed of waste; clean up and rejuvenate local neighbour-hoods, green-spaces, ravines, waterways and illegal dump sites; restore habitats; and to establish composting and recycling projects;

And Whereas PITCH-IN CANADA, a national, community-based organization comprised of eco-action and community volunteers, believes that maintaining a quality environment and encouraging civic pride is everyone’s responsibility;

And Whereas PITCH-IN CANADA encourages voluntary action to: keep communities clean and beautiful and restore and maintain a healthy environment;

Now Therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls declare the week of April 24-30, 2006 as “PITCH-IN CANADA” week in the Village of Burk’s Falls and invite all citizens in our community to actively participate in PITCH-IN CANADA’s OPERATION: Clean Sweep

2006-031
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve the By-Law 8-2006 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with other municipalities for the joint enforcement of the Building Code Act;
And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this agreement and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.

2006-032
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
The council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed correspondence from the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library, CEO Sandy Henshall;
And that the Township of McMurrich/Monteith has expressed a desire to have the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library provide library services to the residents of McMurrich/Monteith;
And Whereas the Township of McMurrich/Monteith shall provide to the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library Board their Provincial Library Operation Grant which they receive from the Ministry of culture;

And Whereas the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the Draft Library Agreement between the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library and the Township of McMurrich/Monteith;

Now therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the provision of services to the residents of the Township of McMurrich/Monteith and authorizes the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library Board to sign the agreement between the Township of McMurrich/Monteith and the “Library Board”.

2006-033
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
Whereas the supporting municipalities are negotiating an agreement with the Township of Perry regarding the ownership and operation of the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre;

Now Therefore the Council of the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby accept the agreement forwarded February 10, 2006 by Powell Cunningham & Grandy on behalf of the Township of Perry, subject to the following condition:
-That the supporting municipalities receive a signed copy of the agreement between the Township of Perry and the Ministry of Transportation which sets out the number of days per week and hours of operation for the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre.

And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this agreement on behalf of the municipality.

2006-034
B. Campbell – Lewis
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls along with the Townships of Armour & Ryerson and the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Arena Board are in the process of fund raising $1,200,000. for renovations to the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Arena;

And that Council have reviewed the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Arena/Community Centre-“OUR COMMUNITY WORKS” Collaborative Agreement;

And that Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this Agreement on behalf of the municipality.

2006-035
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
As per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, 239(2) council for the Village of Burk’s Falls enters into a closed meeting at 8:10 pm.

2006-036
As per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, p.239(2) Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls exits from a closed meeting at 9:00 pm.

2006-037
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by Northumberland County regarding Bill 206 OMERS Devolution.

And that the Village of Burk’s Falls put the Ontario Provincial Government on notice that we refuse to accept the transfer of administration and financial costs associated with the OMERS programs;

And Further this transfer represents additional downloading on municipal governments which are already financially strapped due to programs downloaded by the previous Ontario Government;

And that we forward our resolution to the Premier of Ontario, Dalton McGuinty for their consideration.

2006-038
Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by Niagara Region expressing concern with the funding gap between the cost of programs and services the province requires municipalities to deliver and the amount the province ends up paying for those services:

And that the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the request from Niagara Region that the Government of the Province of Ontario remove the obligation of funding the many social programs through the municipal property tax base; and

And that we forward our support to Niagara Region for their presentation to the AMO and the Provincial Government.

2006-039
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution presented by the County of Brant regarding Recommendation 5.1 and 5.2 of the Expert Panel report “Watertight: The Case for Change in Ontario’s Water and Wastewater Sector”

And that Council supports the concerns expressed in their resolution;

And forward our support to the County of Brant for their collection and presentation to the Government of Ontario for consideration.

2006-040
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby amends By-Law 5-2006 being a by-law to Appoint Certain Officers and Set the rates of pay for the year 2006 Schedule “A” to include;
Councilors Medical Allowance $ 400.00 per councilor per year. Receipts to be submitted.

2006-041
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls has read and accepted the 2005 Annual Report as required by the SDWA and O.Reg. 170/03 for the Burk’s Falls W.T.P, Water Works # 220000567.

2006-042
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That we accept the accounts payable as presented up to and including February 22, 2006 in the amount of $ 148,663.50 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

2006-043
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we do now adjourn at 10:55 pm until the next regular meeting of Council on March 28, 2006.

Jarvis W. Osborne,
Clerk/Treasurer