THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Burk’s Falls Council Chambers.


All Members of Council were present.


Delegations to Council were:
1. Kambiz Afshari: Contemplating building a retirement or nursing home in the Village and was requesting a tax exemption or reduction for a number of years plus assistance in water-sewers hook-ups. He is to provide more details of the project to Council;
2. Bob Hall and Barbara Marlow from the Winterfest Committee to give a report on the 15th Winterfest; they thanked Council for their support and also gave a financial statement;
3. Peter Febel from the Santa Claus Parade Committee.Tthey are looking for ideas on how to improve the Parade in future years. A Marching band or musicians would be an attraction if available;
4. Lorne Main from the Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society. He requested that Council give serious consideration to naming 113 Yonge Street as the “James A. Sharpe Building” after the Village’s first Reeve and putting a plaque on or in the building;
5. Yuri Berzins, an Urban Designer was present to give Council a presentation on how to revitalize the Village. Needs a blueprint or design of the Village utilizing the historical heritage of the Village. Three parts for revitalization are the facade; branding; and streetscape. He will give Council a more detailed scope of work and costing for the March meeting;
6. Diana Warriner and Astrid Taim with water concerns. They have had discoloured water since the Village completed their water projects. They feel it is not fair that they are being charged the same amount as others in the Village but they cannot use the water. They felt that they should be reimbursed in some manner for their inconvenience. The Village have contacted enginners, consultants and Ministry personnel to find a solution for the problem that seems to be localized in one area of the Village.

The following resolutions were passed:

2010-26
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
That we adopt the Minutes of the January 26, 2010 meeting as circulated.
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2010-27
Ron Russell-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the tender from the Almaguin News in the amount of $157.50 in regards to 6 subscriptions, publishing of the notice of regular Council meetings and set guaranteed line rates for semi-classified advertising of notices.
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2010-28
Bruce Campbell-Lewis Hodgson
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves a donation in the amount of $200.00 to the East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair.
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2010-29
Bruce Campbell-Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls designates the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) as the Operating Authority for the Burk’s Falls Drinking Water System pursuant to the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act.
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2010-30
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
That we approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including February 24, 2010 in the amount of $251,933.28 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2010-31
Bruce Campbell-Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the 2009 Summary report for the Burk’s Falls Drinking Water System. As per O.Reg. 170/03, Section 12, this report and the Annual report are made available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business hours without charge.
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2010-32
Lewis Hodgson-Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the 2009 Annual report for the Burk’s Falls Water Treatment Plant, Waterworks No. 220000567 as per O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11 (1); O. Reg. 247/06, s. 10 (1).
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2010-33
Rex Smith-Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the 2009 Annual Report of the Burk’s Falls Wastewater Treatment System prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency;
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2010-34
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
We do now adjourn at 10:40 p.m. until the next regular meeting scheduled on March 23, 2010.
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Jarvis Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer
 

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