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THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S
FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was called to order at
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 27, 2008 in the Burk’s Falls Council
Chambers.
Present were Reeve Cathy Still and Councillors Bruce Campbell, Lewis
Hodgson, Rex Smith and Ron Russell.
Councillor Rex Smith declared a conflict of interest on two items – the
sweeping tender discussion and a tax correspondence letter.
Delegations included:
Bob Hall and Barb Marlow – Winterfest Committee. They had a successful
13th Winterfest that required no municipal or service club financial
assistance. Winterfest will be held the third weekend in January in the
future.
Barb Marlow also gave Council an update on the DSSAB as she is our
representative on the Board. There will be no increase in the 2008
budget.
Brian Darnbrough – By-Law Enforcement Officer:
-had two concerns – not getting much assistance from the OPP when
required and people who do not own or reside in the Village are taking
our sand.
-Brian informed Council that he was resigning as of May 31, 2008.
Peter Brook was present for the discussion on the By-law regarding the
process for forming a Committee of Council.
The following Resolutions were passed:
2008-032
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopt the Minutes of the
January 22, 2008 and January 29, 2008 meetings as circulated.
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2008-033
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law
No. 7-2008 being a by-law respecting construction, demolition, change of
use, conditional permits and inspections, the Building By-law as
amended.
And that we hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2008-034
Rex Smith – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law
No. 8-2008 being a by-law for establishing and maintaining a system for
the collection, removal and disposal of garbage, recyclable materials,
yard waste and other refuse, Waste Management By-law;
And that we hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2008-035
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law
No. 9-2008 being a by-law for establishing fees for various services of
the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department;
And that we hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2008-036
B. Campbell – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law
No. 10-2008 being a by-law for establishing fees for water & sewer
services effective January 1, 2008;
And that we hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2008-038
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law
No. 11 –2008 being a by-law to approve Committee of Councils;
And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto;
And that Council directs the Clerk to contact those Committees who
require this designation they are to submit the required documentation
prior to April 30, 2008 to maintain the Committee of Council
designation.
Read a 1st and 2nd time.
2008-038
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the purchase of a
lap top computer, up to a cost of $ 2,000.00 to assist with the Public
Sector Accounting procedures, Municipal Data Works requirements as
indicated in the PSAB-COMRIF grant.
And hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to arrange purchase of this
equipment
2008-039
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls use Shactivate for the
Wastewater Lagoons to reduce sludge content in the Lagoons;
And that we authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to negotiate pricing and
quantities for this product.
Not to exceed eight barrels
2008-040
B. Campbell – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the O.Reg. Section
11 Annual report for the Burk’s Falls Water Treatment Plant Waterworks
No. 220000567.
2008-041
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the 2007 Annual
Report – Burk’s Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility as presented by the
Ontario Clean Water Agency, dated February 11, 2008.
2008-042
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:
Village agrees to the provisions of the lease agreement provided the
monthly rental fee is $ 425.00 per month with a 3% increase each year
effective April 1, 2007 for a term of 5 years.
2008-043
B. Campbell – L. Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve/accept
the Services Extension Agreement between the Village of Burk’s Falls and
the Township of Armour sent by email on February 25, 2008 from the firm
of Russell, Christie, LLP;
And further that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accept the
agreement between the Village of Burk’s Falls and the Township of Armour
regarding Municipal Water Services ad drawn up the firm of Powell,
Cunningham & Grandy.
2008-044
Ron Russell – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution
circulated by the Township of Russell regarding the municipal borrowing
capacity;
And Whereas the Ontario municipalities are subject to a borrowing
capacity based on 25% of their previous year taxation revenues;
And that the calculation of debt capacity includes debts for public
utilities such as waterworks and sanitary sewers;
And Whereas these debts are reimbursed through user fees, and do not
impact the operation of the municipality’s general fund;
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council for the Village of Burk’s
Falls petition the Provincial Government to consider amending the
formula used to calculate a municipality’s debt capacity by excluding
debts for public utilities in order to allow a municipality to increase
the financing of capital projects such as roads, bridges and other
municipal infrastructures which are reimbursed through property taxes.
2008-045
L. Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
circulated by the Town Of Newmarket regarding access to disabled parking
spaces for person with disabilities;
AND WHEREAS there is concern with the apparent misuse of disabled
parking permits and parking spaces;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government of Ontario supports quality of
life for persons with disabilities through its Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontarians with Disabilities Act
legislation;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the Corporation of the
Village of Burk’s Falls petition the Premier of Ontario to take action
to eliminate the misuse of disabled parking permits and parking spaces;
AND make necessary changes to fines and penalties, requirements for
obtaining a disabled parking permits to discourage misuse
2008-046
L Hodgson – B. Campbell:
WHEREAS English Public Schools in Northern Ontario are continually
identified and considered for closure;
WHEREAS English Public Schools enjoy the highest proportion of
enrolment, but the lowest proportion of funding;
WHEREAS demographics are not being considered with proven statistics
from Stats canada’s population growth rates that show growth and
enrolment in this area will increase,
WHERES English Public Schools are the heart of their community,
especially in Northern Ontario, and vital to the future of their
community;
WHEREAS English Public Schools are each entitled to a full time
principal, full time secretary and full time custodian;
WHEREAS English Public School students are entitled to a quality
education in a safe, healthy environment,
WHEREAS transportation costs for busing students out of their
communities is excessive, unsafe and unhealthy,
NOW THEREFORE we petition the Provincial Government to property fund
English Public Schools in Northern Ontario as a special interest, to the
extent needed to keep them open and operational in safe repair,
FURTHER THAT our resolution be directed to the Parry Sound Municipal
Association for their support.
2008-047
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:
We accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including February
27, 2008 in the amount of $ 134,636.26 and hereby authorize the
Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
2008-048
Rex Smith – L. Hodgson:
That we do now adjourn at 21:45 until the next regular meeting of
council on March 25, 2008.
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Jarvis W. Osborne,
Clerk/Treasurer
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