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 Tuesday, October 27, 2009. All members of Council and the Village Foreman/Water-Wastewater Operator were present.

Councillor Ron Russell declared a conflict of interest regarding one of the delegations.

Delegations to the meeting were the following:

1. Peter Febel-Santa Claus Parade Marshall asking for Council’s assistance with safety and congestion issues at the Arena/Legion where the parade finishes. Council is willing to assist and informed Peter to also speak with the Agricultural Society.
2. Louisa Moffit & Michelle Tamblyn regarding pedestrian crossings on Ontario Street/Highway #520 and on Yonge Street at M.A. Wittick School. Her presentation on the safety issues included a petition with numerous signatures supporting the need for crossing guards and crosswalks. Village staff will check with other municipalities with crossing guards to get their input and what signage is required.
3. Norm Mason, business owner, requesting an extension on his existing permit to operate a used car lot. Council will extend the permit which will be reviewed on an as required basis.

The following resolutions were passed:
2009-174
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopt the minutes of the September 22, 2009 meeting as circulated.
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2009-175
Rex Smith-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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2009-176
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
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, 2009 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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2009-177
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law No. 15-2009 being a by-law to exempt properties from taxation for the general portion of the taxation levy;

And the Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the corporation thereto.
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2009-178
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
That we give a donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Santa Claus Parade Committee for 2009.
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2009-179
Rex Smith-Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the driveway entrance permit for Brian Morgan at 143 Houston Street.
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2009-180
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce 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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2009-181
Rex Smith-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the Burk’s Falls and Area Food Bank provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2009-182
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls support in principle the request from the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Board for a paid permanent Fire Chief position, hours to be negotiated and determined.
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2009-183
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls oppose any consideration of closing South River Public School by the Near North Board of Education as this school is seeing an increase in enrolment evidenced by the current necessity of 3 kindergarten classes and the classrooms in this school are full;
The South River Public School is vital to the communities of Machar, South River, Lount and Laurier and the ministry of Education should be petitioned to update building infrastructure and to properly fund and recognize the value of rural public schools.
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2009-184
Ron Russell-Bruce Campbell
WHEREAS community social service workers are vital to the quality of life within all Canadian communities; and
WHEREAS community social service workers provide crucial services to families and children; people with disabilities ; respite care; people and families dealing with substance abuse; women and their children in transition houses or sexual assault centres; Aboriginal Peoples; as well as services to new Canadians; and

WHEREAS the quality of these services depends largely on the dedication of trained workers who provide these services; and

WHEREAS the availability of these services helps improve the quality of life for everyone, while making our communities stronger and more stable; and

WHEREAS greater recognition and understanding of the critical role these workers play in our communities are needed to ensure the continued availability and improvement of services; and

WHEREAS awareness and support for these services begin at the local level;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls proclaims November 6, 2009 as Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day.
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2009-185
Rex Smith-Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including October 27, 2009 in the amount of $303,882.11 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2009-186
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
That we enter into a closed session of Council to discuss personnel and legal matters at 21:40 p.m.
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2009-187
Rex Smith-Ron Russell
That we exit from the closed session of Council at 21:51p.m.
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2009-188
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do now adjourn at 21:52pm until the next regular meeting scheduled on November 24, 2009.
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Jarvis Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer