THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers. All members of Council were present.

Councillor Ron Russell declared a conflict of interest on Item 6 D. on the agenda.
 

Delegations included the following:
Fred Unis regarding the property standards by-law. He has major concerns regarding the condition of certain properties and would appreciate something being done to alleviate the problems. Reeve Still and By-Law Enforcement Officer James Mahoney will meet to inspect the areas of concern.
Norm Harkness regarding the purchasing of property referred to on the Village map as Victoria Street. The Clerk is to check out the land disposal by-law to be sure the proper protocol is carried out.
Kambiz Afshari (Kami) He wishes to build a retirement home in the Village and requires a letter of support from the Council. He was also requesting a tax free or tax reduction period to keep the rental amounts reasonable for occupancy. Kami is to provide a business plan for a 40 and a 60 room structure with a tax reduction and one where there is no reduction. Once this is provided Council will have an impromptu meeting to discuss the proposal.

The Clerk is to check all the pertinent by-laws to find out if there are any rules or regulations regarding portable toilets in the Village.
An ad will be placed in the paper asking for proposals for 113 Yonge St. (former book store) The building is nearing completion and Council would like to see it occupied.

The following resolutions were passed:
2009-75
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the Minutes of the March 24, 2009 and March 31, 2009 meetings as circulated.
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2009-76
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application for a mobile food vendor license as presented by Earl Haggart provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2009-77
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 3133 The Algonquins Royal Canadian Army Cadets provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2009-78
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the proposed 2009 Recycling budget in the amount of $108,600.00 with Burk’s Falls share being $32,580.00.
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2009-79
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls contribute $150.00 towards the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School graduation awards.
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2009-80
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accept the quotation from Midwestern Line-striping Inc. in the amount of $1440.00 plus GST to do the repainting within the Village.
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2009-81
B. Campbell – Rex Smith
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls join the Rural and Small Hospital Alliance at an initial cost of $2000.00 so we can participate in their late April initiations at Queen’s Park.
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2009-82
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donate $120.40 for the M.A. Wittick Public School Pitch-In Day.
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2009-83
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls book a space in the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School 50th Anniversary High School Reunion Book in the amount of $175.00.
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2009-84
B. Campbell – Ron Russell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls pay $50.00 to the Magnetawan River Watershed Association for 2009 membership fees.
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2009-85
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls set up our share of last year’s under expenditure of $11,600.00 of the Fire Budget in a reserve for use by the department at a later date.
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2009-86
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls give a donation to the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society in the amount of $250.00 for the 2009 Fall Fair.
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2009-87
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls agrees to set up reserve of their respective share of the $49,284.04 net surplus from 2008 for landfill and recycling in the amount of $14,785.20.
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2009-88
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including April 28, 2009 in the amount of $135,837.22 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2009-89
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan expressing concern with the Volunteer Firefighters inclusion in Presumptive Legislation Regulation.

And Council supports the request that the Provincial Government take immediate action to implement Presumptive Legislative Regulations to include Volunteer and Part-Time Firefighters.

And that Council forward our support to The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan for their presentation to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Labour, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for consideration.
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2009-90
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith
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 21:44.
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2009-91
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the minutes from the March 24, 2009 and March 31, 2009 closed sessions as read.
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2009-92
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 22:14.
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2009-93
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith
That we do now adjourn at 22:15 until the next regular meeting of Council on May 26, 2009.

Jarvis Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer