THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The Regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday December 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present.

Mike Zrobin was present to discuss a snowmobile trail into the Village to get food and gas. The former trail is not available because of ongoing construction. One alternative is to use the unopened portion of Huston Street west of Ontario Street. He asked Council to come up with any alternatives and the snowmobile club would work with them to have a safe route into the Village.

Len Hall, Village Foreman – Water and Wastewater Operator was present to give his report.

Mary Beth Hartill, reporter from the Almaguin News was also in attendance. Her main interest was the item regarding a medal given to a former Burk’s Falls resident on his return from WW1 and is listed on e-bay.

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE PASSED: Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell

2008-191
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
THAT WE ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 25, 2008 MEETING AS READ

2008-192
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the application as presented from Vic Fell Memorial Legion Br. 405 to conduct a raffle lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.
2008-193
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the application as presented from Vic Fell Memorial Legion Br. 405 to conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

2008-194
PROCLAMATION:
OFFICE OF THE REEVE- VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS, ONTARIO
CRIME STOPPERS MONTH- JANUARY 2009
WHEREAS CRIME STOPPERS IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY, THE MEDIA AND THE POLICE SERVICES AND HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING IN THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS SINCE JULY 1988
WHEREAS CRIME STOPPERS IS A NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY BASED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION AND OPERATES ENTIRELY ON DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIOS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND ASSOCIATIONS,
WHEREAS CRIME STOPPERS PROVIDES THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH AN ANONYMOUS MEANS TO PASS ALONG INFORMATION ON CRIMES AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES TO THE POLICE SERVICES.
WHEREAS CRIME STOPPERS PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS IN THE PREVENTION OF CRIME.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CATHY STILL, REEVE OF THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2009 AS CRIME STOPPERS MONTH. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND CAUSED THE SEAL OF THIS CITY TO BE AFFIXED.
REEVE – CATHY STILL, DATE DECEMBER 16, 2008

2008-195
B. CAMPBELL – LEWIS HODGSON:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves submitting a bid for the purchase of a 1919 medal on e-bay up to a maximum of $ 300.00 U.S. Funds. This medal was presented to A. Starks on August 4, 1919 by the Citizens of Burk’s Falls for gallant services in the great war1914-1918.

2008-196
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign the Acknowledgement and Direction documents presented by Thoms & Currie on behalf of the Municipality and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

2008-197
B. Campbell – R. Russell:
THAT WE ACCEPT THE QUOTATION FROM STAN DARLING INSURANCE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,106.00 FOR INSURANCE PROTECTION IN 2009.

2008-198
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
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 21:20.

2008-199
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 9:30 p.m.

2008-200
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:

THAT WE ACCEPT THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AS PRESENTED UP TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 16, 2008 IN THE AMOUNT OF $196,276.29.
AND HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE CLERK/TREASURER TO ISSUE CHEQUES FOR SAME.

2008-201
Rex Smith – B. Campbell:
That we do now adjourn at 9:45 p.m. until the next regular meeting on January 27, 2009

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Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer