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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
August 22, 2006 at 7:00 pm. Present were Reeve Ron Russell, Councilors
Cathy Still, Lewis Hodgson and Rex Smith.
Brian Darnbrough the By-Law Enforcement Officer was present to give his
report and answer any questions or concerns of Council.
Lisa Armstrong was present to discuss a driveway permit application that
was on the agenda.
Mandi Henderson from the Almaguin Forester was also present.
As no tenders were retruned on the repairs to Well # 2, it was decided
to advertise in the local paper to get a response.
The following resolutions were passed:
2006-150
Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the minutes of the July
25, 2006 meeting as circulated, the August 1, 2006 meeting, the August
8, 2006 meeting as read.
2006-151
Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
Whereas it has been brought to the attention of Council that due to
funding cuts in the Muskoka Algonquin Health Care organization, the
Urgent Care Department of the Muskoka Algonquin Health Services – Burk’s
Falls & District Health Centre, the Urgent Care Department may be closed
as of March 2007.
And Whereas Council was of the understanding that funds had been
designated for the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre Site to in fact
pay a stipend to the physicians that provide emergent care.
And Whereas any withdrawal of services at the Burk’s Falls & District
Health Centre will have a dramatic impact to all residents in the
Almaguin District that rely on these services for emergent care;
And That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls formally requests
all municipalities in the Almaguin District forward their concern to Ken
Black, Chairman of the Board – Muskoka Algonquin Health Services;
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council for the Village of Burk’s
Falls formally request Mr. Ken Black, Chairman of the Muskoka Algonquin
Health Services Board attend a meeting with all of the Municipal Mayors,
Councilors and local physicians along the Highway 11 corridor that will
be directly affected by the proposed discontinuance of service;
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls formally request
the Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health, or his Deputy
attend this meeting.
2006-152
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves and accepts the
Drawings for Cladding of Pump House # 2, roof drawings as presented by
Bry-Co Engineering Limited.
2006-153
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
That we accept the Tender from Northland Engineering Limited in the
amount of $185,518.30 for the Armstrong Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Contract Administrator as presented provided the RFQ has Ministry of
Transportation Approval.
2006-154
Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law
16-2006 being a by-law to provide for advance votes to held prior to
voting day.
And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2006- 155
Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council have read the By-law 17-2006 being a by-law to enter into an
Agreement between the West Parry Sound Health Centre and the
Corporations of the Village of Burk’s Falls and the Townships of Armour
and Ryerson on behalf of the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department for
the provision of communication (call taking, alerting and dispatching)
services for the Burk’s Falls and District Fire Department by the West
Parry Sound Ambulance Communication Centre;
And hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this By-Law and
Agreement on behalf of the Municipality of the Village of Burk’s Falls
and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.
2006-156
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
circulated by the Municipality of South Bruce expressing concern with
infrastructure funding available through the COMRIF program and its
inability to meet the needs in Ontario;
Whereas the population cap within COMRIF of 250,000 persons includes
three of the largest twenty-two municipalities in Canada and does not
reflect rural communities in Ontario, and;
Whereas rural communities should reflect rural values and contain less
than 10,000 population or 150 persons per square kilometre; and
Whereas rural communities cannot afford one-third contribution let along
the entire cost of large scale water and wastewater infrastructure
projects; and
Whereas funding of infrastructure projects used to be based on a
municipality’s ability to pay and their population; and;
Whereas the advocacy group “Fair Funding for Small Communities of
Ontario” is comprised of concerned municipalities representing small
communities in Ontario;
Therefore the Corporation of the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the
efforts of the advocacy group “Fair Funding for Small Communities in
Ontario” in their work to secure sustainable long term infrastructure
funding for water and waste water projects in small communities, and
petition the Provincial and Federal Government to create special funding
in perpetuity to recognize this shortfall.
2006-157
Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
The Village of Burk’s Falls has concerns that the proposed By-Law
Amendment currently before Armour Council in regard to zoning amendment
for part Lot 10, Concession 8, Part 2 of Plan 42R5146 may interfere with
the expansion of the Burk’s Falls Armour and Ryerson Landfill Site.
2006-158
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accept the Accounts Payable as
presented up to and including August 22, 2006 in the amount of $
104,940.81, and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques
for same.
2006-159
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the Driveway, Water
& Sewer application as presented by Doug Sedore for Lot 5, Plan 26, 401
High Street provided all fees are paid in full.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
We do now adjourn at 21:02 until the next regular meeting of Council on
September 26, 2006.
Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer
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