Jan., 22, 2008 Minutes for the Meeting of the Village of Burks Falls

THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The 1st regular meeting of 2008 for the Burk’s Falls Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 23, 2008. All members of Council were present. Brian Darnbrough, By-Law Enforcement Officer was present to give his report. He is to continue with court proceedings if necessary for the three outstanding tickets.

Len Hall, Village Foreman and Water/Wastewater Operator gave his report.

Tenders were received for renovations to 113 Yonge Street and a resolution was passed.

At the request of Councilor Smith the February meeting was changed from Tuesday February 26 to WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2008.

Council recessed long enough to enjoy a piece of cake to celebrate Reeve Still’s birthday.

The following Resolutions were passed:
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2008-001
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:

We adopt the Minutes of the December 17, 2007 meeting as circulated.
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2008-002
Ron Russell – B. Campbell:

The council is aware that the Village received some invoices that must be paid prior to Council meetings because of penalties for late payments.

Council is also aware that the Treasurer pays for janitorial services bi-weekly and employees wages every second Friday.

Council authorizes the Treasurer to issue cheques for the above as and when required throughout 2008. The Council also authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer to purchase necessary stationary supplies, printing supplies and other office materials that are required to efficiently operate the Municipal office from day to day throughout 2008.
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2008-003
L. Hodgson – Ron Russell:

We have seen Policy No. CP97266 for Bond Coverage for employees in the amount of $1,000,000.00 as per Section 287 (1) (b) as per S.O. 2001 c.25.
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2008-004
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls intends to use the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) allocation to offset taxes in the year 2008.
And furthermore, Council accepts the terms and conditions as set out by the Ministry of Finance.

2008-005
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the payment of the annual membership fees to the Parry Sound Municipal Association in the amount of $ 150.00 per year.

2008-006
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donate $ 500.00 to the Burk’s Falls & District Foodbank as our annual donation.

2008-007
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:

The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the annual grant to the Burk’s Falls Cemetery in the amount of $ 150.00 for the year 2008.

2008-008
Ron Russell – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls pay the annual membership fee to the East Parry Sound Veterinary Unit in the amount of $ 40.00.

2008-009
Ron Russell – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the annual grant to the Huntsville Branch of the Salvation Army in the amount of $ 50.00 for 2008.

2008-010
L. Hodgson – Rex Smith:
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves a donation in the amount of $ 150.00 to the East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair.

2008-011
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:

By S.O. 2001 c.25 as amended, Section 284 (1) the treasurer of a municipality shall in each year on or before March 31 provide to the Council of the municipality an itemized statement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year to: each member of council in respect of his/her services as a member of the council or any other body, including a local board, to which the member holds office by virtue of being a member of council; each member of council in respect of his/her services as an officer or employee of the municipality or other body described in clause (a); and each person other than a member of council appointed by the municipality to serve as a member of any body, including a local board, in respect of his/her services as a member of the body.

And that By-Law 2005-8 identified the remuneration to be paid to council members as per S.O. 2001, c.25 Section 284 (2).

COUNCIL: ARENA BOARD:

Ron Russell $ 7225.00 Karl Crozier $ 1,000.00
Bruce Campbell $ 7050.00

Rex Smith $ 7125.00

MILEAGE:

Cathy Still $ 8350.00 Ron Russell $ 57.36

Lewis Hodgson $ 6975.00 Bruce Campbell $ 172.08

Cathy Still $ 75.47

We have seen the itemized statement for Councillors etc. for 2007.

2008-012
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. 1-2008 Being a by-law to authorize the borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year.

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto

2008-013
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. 2-2008 Being a by-law to provide interest to be charged for overdue payments – Tax Arrears.

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

2008- 014
L. Hodgson – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. 3-2008 Being a by-law to establish a charge for interest for non-payment of current taxes;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

2008-015
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. 04-2008
Being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy and the payment of Interim taxes for the year 2008.

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto

2008-016
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-Law No. 5 –2008 being a By-law to enter into an Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs;

And hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this By-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

2008-017
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:

The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts with regrets the resignation of Cathy Still as our representative on the District of Parry Sound EMS Committee.
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2008-018
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:

The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery as presented by the Burk’s Falls Lions Club provided all regulations are adhered to.

2008-019
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:

That the Village of Burk’s Falls appoints Cathy Still. to the Working Committee to be established to examine alternatives for provision of health care services, including the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre

2008-020
Rex Smith - Ron Russell:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the nomination of Barbara Marlow as a representative on the Working Committee to be established to examine alternatives for provision of health care services, including the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre.
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2008-021
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson

The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the Proposal from Boyes Electric in the amount of $ 488.00 for electrical repairs at the Pumphouse due to damage.

2008-022
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:

We accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including January 22, 2008 in the amount of $ 211,140.90 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

2008-023
B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the Tender from Don’s Home & Cottage Renovations in the amount of $ 35.00 p/hr for a two man crew for renovations to the book store property.

2008-024
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. 6–2008 being a by-law to authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to submit an application to Infrastructure Ontario on behalf of the municipality; and

That Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign all necessary documents pertaining to this application and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

2008-025
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes the Reeve, Cathy Still and the Clerk/Treasurer, Jarvis W. Osborne be authorized to submit a financial request to the Department of Canadian Heritage in relation to the Celebrate Canada Program for organizing activities to celebrate Canada Day, July 1, 2008.

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2008-026
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson

The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution circulated by the City of Waterloo requesting the Province of Ontario to fully exempt all Ontario municipalities from paying PST, with the understanding that the savings realized to mandated to fund existing infrastructure renewal in local municipalities;

And that the Village of Burk’s Falls Council supports this requesting and forward our support to Premier of Ontario for consideration.

2008-027
Rex Smith – L. Hodgson:

The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution circulated by the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association expressing concern with the Ministry of Transport’s current signage policy.

And that Council supports the concerns that this signage policy will have an adverse affect in both the urban and rural areas which could result in loss of jobs and taxation to municipalities;

Now Therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the petition to the Ministry of Transport to review the signage policy for the section of Highway # 11 between Huntsville and North Bay;

And further that our resolution of support is forwarded to the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association for their presentation to the Provincial Government.

2008-028
Ron Russell – B. Campbell:

The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Municipality of South Bruce regarding the Provincial Government proposing a Provincial ban on cosmetic urban pesticide use;

And that Council supports the recommendations in this resolution implementing a “Responsible Use Plan” for urban pesticide use and not impose a ban on cosmetic pesticide use;

And that Council forwards our support to the Municipality of South Bruce for their presentation to the Provincial Government.

2008-029
Rex Smith – L. Hodgson:

We do now adjourn at 21:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council on February
27, 2008.

Jarvis W. Osborne___________________
Clerk/Treasurer