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THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S
FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES
The Regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held at 7:00 p.m. on
July 29th, 2008 in Council Chambers. All members of Council were
present.
There were no delegations to see Council.
The following Resolutions were passed:
2008-126
B. Campbell – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the Minutes of the
June 23, 2008 as circulated.
2008-127
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopt the Minutes of the
June 4, 2008 and June 17, 2008 Closed Session Minutes as circulated.
2008-128
Lewis Hodgson – 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 19:00.
2008-129
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
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 at 19:24.
2008-130
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby acknowledge receipt
of the letter dated June 17, 2008 from Thoms and Currie regarding
application submitted by Square B Properties Inc. to transfer lands with
the boundary of the Village of Burk’s Falls from the Registry System to
the Land Titles System of property registration. Council have no
objection or concerns with the application.
2008-131
Ron Russell – B. Campbell
That we give a donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Near North Crime
Stoppers for their annual Golf Tournament fundraiser.
2008-132
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donate $ 500.00 to the
Friends of the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre.
2008-133
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
WHEREAS the Canada Post Corporation Strategic Review, which was launched
by the federal government on April 21, 2008, is looking at deregulating
our public post office (i.e. reducing or removing Canada Post’s
exclusive privilege on letters)
WHEREAS it will become increasingly difficult for our public post office
to provide affordable service to everyone, no matter where they live, if
the government erodes or eliminates the very mechanism that funds
universal postal service – the exclusive privilege.
WHEREAS postal deregulation in other countries has led to post office
closures, less service, fewer jobs and higher postal rates for the
public and small businesses.
WHEREAS the government is not holding public hearings as part of its
strategic review or adequately consulting with the real owners of the
post office – the public.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Village of Burk’s Falls send a letter to the
Canada Post Corporation Strategic Review opposing deregulation of Canada
Post and insisting that the government hold public hearings and properly
consult with the true owners of Canada Post – THE PUBLIC.
2008-134
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the
recommendations from A & Power Generation and Pumps regarding
preventative maintenance of the Genset generator located at the Well,
the diesel fire pump at the Nelson Muffler pumphouse, and at all the
sewer lift stations;
And that Council authorizes A & A Power Generation and Pumps to proceed
with installation of equipment as recommended;
And that Council will ensure all other recommendations are completed by
Village staff.
2008-135
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law
20-2008 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its
meetings from January 2008 to June 2008.
And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2008-136
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law
21-2008 being a by-law to regulate the disposal of refuse or debris
within the Village of Burk’s Falls.
And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law
and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2008-137
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law No. 22–2008
being a By-law to authorize a loan on behalf of the Municipality for
Waterworks;
And that Council reviewed the loan documents prepared by the Royal Bank
of Canada up to a maximum loan not to exceed $ 200,000.00 for a term not
to exceed 10 years;
And that Council hereby authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this
By-law on behalf of the Municipality and affix the Seal of the
Corporation thereto.
And that Council authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer to sign the Loan
Agreement with the Royal Bank of Canada on behalf of the Corporation.
2008-138
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls appoints Jim Mahoney,
By-Law Enforcement Officer as the Property Standards Officer as per
Section 7.2 of By-law 6-2001 being the Property Standards By-law.
2008-139
Rex Smith - Ron Russell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby amends
Resolution 2008-008 to read:
We approve the 2008 Annual membership payment to the East Parry Sound
Veterinarian Unit
In the amount of $ 100.00.
2008-140
B. Campbell – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Agreement
between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the
Minister of Energy and the Village of Burk’s Falls to enter into an
agreement to complete an Energy Audit and identify energy saving
opportunities at the Village Office, the Burk’s Falls Armour Ryerson
Memorial Arena/Community Centre and the Burk’s Falls Armour Ryerson
Union Public Library and Young at Heart Seniors Centre;
And that Council hereby authorizes the Reeve to sign this document on
behalf of the Municipality and affix the Seal of the Corporation
thereto.
2008-141
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby approve the amended
Schedule C of By-law 8-2008 being the Waste Management By-law for the
Village of Burk’s Falls.
And that the Revised Schedule C is attached to forming part of the
by-law and the Seal of the Corporation be attached thereto.
2008-142
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the Accounts Payable
as presented up to and including July 29, 2008 in the amount of
$158,879.37 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques
for same.
2008-143
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
That we do now adjourn at 21:30 until the next regular meeting of
Council on August 26, 2008
Linda Maurer, Deputy Clerk
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