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THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S
FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was
held on Tuesday May 30, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were
present. A notice was posted in all necessary media regarding the new
fee structure of the Joint Building Committee.
Dr. Whiting, M.A.H., Brendan Hatton – Public Health Inspector and Sheila
Marchant-Short – Program Manager from the North Bay Parry Sound District
Health Unit, and John Negasanti from the MOE were present to discuss the
West Nile Virus.
They presented Council with statistics from 2005 regarding the number of
adult culex mosquitoes and larvae at the sewage lagoons. There are both
short and long term solutions available. Short is to larvacide and John
Negasanti from MOE explained the procedure of applying for an
application. Long term would be to aerate the lagoons. Council will now
have to form a plan of attack and relay it to Dr. Whiting. Paivi
Abernathy and George Jessop also from the Health Unit were at this
meeting to update Council on the Smoke Free Ontario Act that comes into
effect on May 31, 2006.
Brian Darnbrough, By-Law Enforcement Officer gave his report updating
Council on the Property Standards infractions.
Len Hall, Village Foreman then gave his report.
Mandy Henderson from the Almaguin Forester was also at this meeting
The Following Resolutions were passed
2006-081
Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopt the Minutes of the
April 25, 2006 meeting as circulated and the May 10, 2006 meeting as
read.
2006-082
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
We approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including May 30,
2006 and have authorized the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same
in the amount of $ 78,454.38.
2006-083
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
We approve a donation in the amount of $200.00 to the Almaguin
Palliative Care Team.
2006-084
Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls give a donation in the
amount of $ 750.00 to the
Friends of the Burk’s Falls Health Centre – Miles of Coins Campaign for
2006.
2006-085
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the tender as
presented from A & A Power Generation in the amount of $ 2820.00 plus
taxes for Preventative Maintenance for Power Generation units located in
the Village of Burk’s Falls.
2006-086
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the proposal from
Better Business Machine in the amount of $ 3895.00 for the supply of a
photocopier Model Toshiba 232 as presented at a cost of $0.012 per copy.
2006 – 087
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the budget as presented
by the Joint Building Committee in the amount of $ 175,000. for 2006.
2006 –088
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the 2006 Summer
Recreation Program Budget as presented in the amount of $ 23,495.00.
And that Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the 2006
Theatre Budget as presented in the amount of $ 24,320.00.
2006 – 089
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the
application as presented by Robert A. Humphrey for a Driveway, Water and
Sewer permit for Lot 15, Plan 47 James Street effective June 1, 2006;
And that Council approves the applications as presented provided all
fees are paid in full.
2006-090
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
We approve the application to conduct a Raffle Lottery as presented by
Land of Lakes Junior Public School provided all regulations are adhered
to.
2006-091
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
WHEREAS the Forestry Sector has consistently demonstrated a tremendous
ability to create jobs and prosperity throughout Ontario; and
WHEREAS the forest industry in Ontario is at risk because it operates in
one of the most expensive and least competitive jurisdictions in the
world; and
WHEREAS one of the most significant factors reducing competitiveness are
the second highest electrical rates in all of North America; and
WHEREAS forestry stakeholders can work together with government to
develop a provincial electricity policy that will help restore the
industry’s ability to compete; and
WHEREAS immediate action by the Government of Ontario on the electricity
policy is critical to the future of Ontario’s economic prosperity; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT to keep people working, the Council for
the Village of Burk’s Falls requests that the Ontario government act
immediately to implement a two-stage forestry sector energy
competitiveness plan that:
a) by June 2006 provides a $15. Per MWH rebate to the forest industry
sector, retroactive to January 1, 2006, on purchased electricity;
b) by September, 2006 achieves an all-in target rate of $ 45 per MWW to
remain established for a three year period from 2006 to 2009. The $ 15
rebate program will remain in effect until September 2006 or until te
all-in delivered electricity rates for each facility has been
established at the target rate of $ 45 MWH inclusive of all generation,
transmission, DRC and other charges.
And that our resolution be directed to Premier McGuinty, the Honourable
Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy for consideration
2006-092
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed By-Law 23-2003
being a Municipal Accessibility By-law;
And that council recognizes and approves the recommendations prepared in
the Addendum to this by-law;
And hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to address the concerns stated.
2006-093
Rex Smith – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-Law 14-1993
being a by-law respecting construction, demolition and change of use
permits and inspection of same.
And that Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the
Revised Schedule “B” Permit Fee Schedule.
Now therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the
revised Permit Fees as presented and attach Schedule B to By-Law 14-1993
effective June 1, 2006.
2006-094
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve the
amendment to By-Law 5-2006 being a by-law to appoint certain officers
and set the rates of pay;
And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this
amendment and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.
2006 – 095
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law
9-2005 being a by-law to appoint a Chief Building Official.
And that council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.
2006-096
Cathy Still – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law
10-2006 being a by-law to set the tax ratios for the 2006 Taxation year.
And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and
affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2006-097
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law 11-2006 being a
By-law to Appoint a Chief Building Official;
And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk sign this by-law and
affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2006-098
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
Council has reviewed the 2006 Contract between the Village of Burk’s
Falls and Brian Darnbrough as the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer
effective June 1, 2006;
And that this contract effective June 1, 2006 be attached to By-law
10-2005 as Schedule A.
And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk/Treasurer to sign
this contract on behalf of the Municipality and affix the Seal of the
Corporation thereto;
2006-099
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
presented by the Municipality of Leamington expressing concerns with the
existing methodology of selecting projects eligible for funding pursuant
to the COMRIF program that it does not provide for sustainability of
aging infrastructure for the majority of rural communities in Ontario;
And whereas rural Ontario municipalities are more than capable of
identifying aging infrastructure in their community;
And whereas rural Ontario municipalities could upgrade their aging
infrastructure and develop long range plans if a program was developed
which provided funding to all municipalities on a yearly basis;
And that Council forward its support to the Municipality of Leamington
for their presentation to the Federal and Provincial Governments
requesting a program that will support infrastructure sustainability by
providing a yearly stream of funding to all rural municipalities.
2006-100
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls proceed past the 11:00 pm curfew
to finish up the prepared agenda.
2006-101
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.
2006-102
B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
As per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, 239(2), Council for
the Village of Burk’s Falls exits from a closed meeting.
2006-103
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls spend up to $ 500.00 to further look
into Geographic Information Services in conjunction with neighbouring
municipalities.
2006-104
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That we do now adjourn at 11:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting of
Council on June 27, 2006.
Jarvis W. Osborne,
Clerk/Treasurer
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