January 26, 2010 Minutes for the Meeting of the Village of Burks Falls

THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in the Burk’s Falls Council Chambers.
All members of Council were present.
There were no delegations nor was there any conflict of interest or pecuniary interest declared.

The following resolutions were passed:

2010-01
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we adopt the Minutes of the December 22, 2009 meeting as circulated.
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2010-02
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes the Reeve, Cathy Still and the Clerk/Treasurer, Jarvis W. Osborne be authorized to submit a financial request to the Department of Canadian Heritage in relation to the Celebrate Canada Program for organizing activities to celebrate Canada Day, July 1, 2010.
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2010-03
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
The council is aware that the Village received some invoices that must be paid prior to Council meetings because of penalties for late payments.

Council is also aware that the Treasurer pays for janitorial services bi-weekly and employees wages every second Friday.

Council authorizes the Treasurer to issue cheques for the above as and when required throughout 2010. The Council also authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer to purchase necessary stationary supplies, printing supplies and other office materials that are required to efficiently operate the Municipal office from day to day throughout 2010.
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2010-04
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
We have seen Policy No. CP97266 for Bond Coverage for employees in the amount of $1,000,000.00 as per Section 287 (1) (b) as per S.O. 2001 c.25.
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2010-05
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. 1-2010 Being a by-law to authorize the borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year.

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2010-06
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No.2-2010 Being a by-law to provide interest to be charged for overdue payments – Tax Arrears.

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2010-07
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. ¬¬¬3-2010 Being a by-law to establish a charge for interest for non-payment of current taxes;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2010-08
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. 4-2010
Being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy and the payment of Interim taxes for the year 2010.

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2010-09
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law No. 5 -2010 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings from July 2009 to December 2009;

And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2010-10
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law No.6-2010 being a by-law to confirm the agreement for the maintenance of boundary roads with the Township of Armour;

And that Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2010-11
Ron Russell – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the annual grant to the Burk’s Falls Cemetery in the amount of $200.00 for the year 2010.
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2010-12
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls pay the annual membership fee to the East Parry Sound Veterinary Unit in the amount of $ 100.00.
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2010-13
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the annual grant to the Huntsville Branch of the Salvation Army in the amount of $50.00 for 2010.
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2010-14
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
By S.O. 2001 c.25 as amended, Section 284 (1) the treasurer of a municipality shall in each year on or before March 31 provide to the Council of the municipality an itemized statement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year to: each member of council in respect of his/her services as a member of the council or any other body, including a local board, to which the member holds office by virtue of being a member of council; each member of council in respect of his/her services as an officer or employee of the municipality or other body described in clause (a); and each person other than a member of council appointed by the municipality to serve as a member of any body, including a local board, in respect of his/her services as a member of the body.

And that By-Law 2005-8 identified the remuneration to be paid to council members as per S.O. 2001, c.25 Section 284 (2).

COUNCIL: MILEAGE:
Ron Russell $ 7200.00 Ron Russell $148.50
Bruce Campbell $ 7200.00 Rex Smith $598.50
Rex Smith $ 7200.00
Cathy Still $ 8400.00
Lewis Hodgson $ 7200.00

We have seen the itemized statement for Councillors etc. for 2009.
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2010-15
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the payment of the annual membership fees to the Parry Sound Municipal Association in the amount of $150.00 per year.
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2010-16
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #405 provided all regulations are adhered to.

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2010-17
Ron Russell – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-18
B. Campbell – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by Judy Dibben & Jim Shaw provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-19
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-20
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a Bingo lottery as presented by the Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2010-21
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accept the bid from Gerry Church for the 1997 Dodge in the amount of $400.00.
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2010-22
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby amends By-law #8-2008, Schedule “C” as follows:
Change price of Tires-16” and up from $7.00 to $10.00
Change price of Tires-under 16” from $3.00 to $5.00
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2010-23
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
That we approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including January 26, 2010 in the amount of $216,131.96 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2010-24
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes the expenditure of $33,000.00 on signage, benches, picnic tables, and other materials for the Heritage River Walk Signs to be completed and material and equipment to be purchased before March 31, 2010.
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2010-25
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
We do now adjourn at 22:15 until the next regular meeting scheduled on February 23, 2010.

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Jarvis Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer