THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm.
All members of the Council were present.
Fred Unis was present to inform Council of his concerns regarding violations of the property standards by-law and asked for the Council to respond.
Foreman’s Report: Gave Council an update on the water tower inspection; requested permission to purchase an impact gun complete with sockets and a locator for the water lines; and asked about an inspection on the bucket truck.
The following Resolutions were passed:
2008-165
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we adopt the Minutes of the September 23, 2008 meeting as circulated and the minutes of the October 22, 2008 meeting with MTO.
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2008-166
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Village of Burk’s Falls authorize Len Hall to purchase an impact gun which is currently on sale at Canadian Tire; and a Line Locator from CRS Contractors – price $3795.00.
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2008-167
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we accept the tender from Richard Darnbrough for snow removal at the Seniors Centre and Library as follows:
Snow Plowing $45.00 per time
Snow Shoveling $12.00 per time
Sanding/salting $13.00 per time
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2008-168
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
That we accept the Tender from Whitmell’s for Winter Maintenance as follows:
1. Supply with operator a grader for snow plowing the streets at a rate of $75.00 per hour including GST.
2. Supply loader at the stock pile and truck with sanding unit with an operator at a rate of $65.00 per hour including GST.
3. Supply loader with operator at a rate of $59.00 per hour including GST and supply truck with operator at a rate of $59.00 per hour including GST for hauling and removing snow.

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2008-169
Ron Russell – B. Campbell
That we accept the Tender from Whitmell’s Ltd. to supply 1500 cubic yards of sand and mix with salt. Salt to be supplied by the Village of Burk’s Falls:
Price per cubic yard $8.13 per yard includes taxes and fees
$________ GST
$________ PST
$8.13 TOTAL
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2008-170
Ron Russell – B. Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-Law 25-2008 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Township of Armour and the Township of Ryerson for the joint management and operation of Fire Departments and for the establishment of joining boards of management thereof.

And that we authorize the Clerk and the Reeve to sign this By-Law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2008-171
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls has no objection to Vic Fell Memorial Legion Br. 405 closing Ontario Street from Queen to Yonge Street and Yonge Street from Ontario Street to Centre Street on November 11, 2008 for the Annual Remembrance Day Parade provided the Ambulance Services, Fire Department and Ontario Provincial Police are notified of this closure from approximately 10:30 am to 12 noon.
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2008-172
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls purchase a wreath in the amount of $57.00 for Remembrance Day services.
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2008-173
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we accept the tender from RODAN in the amount of $12,000.00 to complete Energy Audits at the Village
Municipal Office, the Seniors Centre & Library and the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena/Community Centre.
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2008-174
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a Raffle Lottery as presented by the Almaguin Minor Hockey Association provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2008-175
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we give a donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Santa Claus Parade Committee for 2008.
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2008-176
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 9:40 pm.
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2008-177
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 exits from a closed meeting at 10:10 pm.
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2008-178
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
That we Accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including October 28, 2008 in the amount of $181,113.76 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2008-179
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we do now adjourn at 10:16 pm. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled on November 25, 2008.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer