THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF BURK'S FALLS COUNCIL

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in the Burk’s Falls Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

Present were Reeve Cathy Still, Councillors; Bruce Campbell, Lewis Hodgson, Lisa Morrison, Rex Smith, and Treasurer, Allan Holder.

The council minutes for November 22, 2011 meeting were approved as circulated and no errors or omissions were reported by Council. Councillor Lewis Hodgson declared a Conflict of Interest on Resolution K on the Agenda.

Delegations to Council were:
1. Diana Warriner: Playground-Ms. Warriner presented to Council a plan for a new playground located on the Health Centre grounds. She had a quote from a company that has supplied play ground equipment in other places in the area. The company required a 35% down payment before mid January with no charge for freight. Diana asked Council if they would consider putting the down payment at this time. Council has asked her to supply 2 more quotes as per the Procurement By-law in the Village of Burk’s Falls. The location on the property for the play ground and washrooms were another thing discussed. Diana will get more information and met with Council at a later time. She thanked Council for their time and looks forward in working with them.
2. Brian Darnbrough: Donation-Mr. Darnbrough presented two cheque for a donation to the Almaguin Highlands Health Centre Building from the Burk’s Falls Trappers Council. He also stated that there would be a donation coming from the Burk’s Falls Jamboree and the Jamboree will be hosted again this year on Aug10, 2012. Council thanked Brian and the Burk’s Falls Trappers Council for their generous donation.

Foreman’s Report:
No report given

The following resolutions were passed:
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2011-236
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
Carried
That we adopt the Minutes of the November 22, 2011 meeting as circulated.
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2011-237
Rex Smith-Lewis Hodgson
Carried
That we approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including December 20, 2011 in the amount of $ 339,776.50 and hereby authorize the Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2011-238
Bruce Campbell-Lisa Morrison
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accept quote from AECOM for $ 800.00 plus applicable taxes to load bridge data into MDW for Yonge Street Bridge.
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2011-239
Bruce Campbell-Lewis Hodgson
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hire Envirologics to evaluate and test the water line from Ontario Street to Syples Street at the cost of $ 14,750.00 plus applicable taxes to determine the future steps to refurbishing the water line.
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2011-240
Lewis Hodgson-Lisa Morrison
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a Raffle Ticket Lottery as presented by the M.A. Wittick Parent Council provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2011-241
Lisa Morrison-Bruce Campbell
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to attend a meeting to provide information and discussion on municipal restructuring.
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2011-242
Lewis Hodgson-Lisa Morrison
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes the Reeve, Cathy Still and the Clerk, Kim Dunnett 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 on July 1, 2012.
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2011-243
Lisa Morrison-Bruce Campbell
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donate $ 250.00 in support of the Lions/CTV Children’s Christmas Telethon 2010.
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2011-244
Lisa Morrison-Rex Smith
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donate $ 500.00 in support of our local Big Brothers & Sisters of Parry Sound Area.
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2011-245
Lisa Morrison-Bruce Campbell
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls sponsor half (1/2) page ad in the amount of $ 50.00 to be placed in the program for the Burk’s Falls Figure Skating Club.
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2011-246
Lisa Morrison-Bruce Campbell
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to conduct a Raffle Ticket Lottery as presented by the Friends of the Burk’s Falls, Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2011-247
Lewis Hodgson-Lisa Morrison
Carried
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls enter into an Agreement with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for the CSPT program.
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2011-248
Lisa Morrison-Bruce Campbell
Carried
As per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 as amended, 239(2) subsection (b) personal matter about an identifiable individual the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls enters into closed meeting
at 20:06.
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2011-349
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
Carried
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 21:04.
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2011-250
Lewis Hodgson-Bruce Campbell
Carried
We do now adjourn at 21:05 until the next regular meeting scheduled on January 24, 2012.
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Resolutions Support Required:
No Resolutions

Items for Discussion:
A. Pete the Bear-Council discussed the wood carving and installation will be in the spring.
B. Health Centre Maintenance-Council reviewed maintenance considered necessary and a
generator being needed at the Medical Centre. A weekly check of the buildings and property
will be completed.
C. Surplus in Reserve-Council discussed and decided to continue to put surplus into reserves.
D. Water Line (Shillolo-Armour Line)-Council discussed waterline, but will need to consult with
the Village Foreman to confirm the location of water lines.
E. General Standards By-law-Council discussed and reviewed changes to the By-law and gave
notice of decision to amend it to allow mixed use buildings and setbacks added to the table.

Conferences/ Invitations:
A. Tony Clement & Lynne Golding New Years Levee-January 7/8, 2012
from 1-3 pm in Parry Sound/Gravenhurst (No one available to attend)
B. AMO AGM/Conference-August 19-22, 2012 in Ottawa
(Reeve Still and Councillor Smith to attend)

Councillors Report:
TRI R Committee report by Councillor Smith
Planning Board report by Councillor Smith
Fire Committee report by Councillor Morrison
Rec. Council report by Councillor Morrison
Santa Claus Parade report by Councillor Morrison
Arena Committee report by Councillor Campbell
AHHC Committee report by Councillor Campbell
Economic Development Committee report by Councillor Hodgson

Closed Session:
Council entered into closed session regarding a personal matter about an identifiable individual by resolution

Council exited closed session by resolution


Kim Dunnett
Clerk