THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
MAY 28, 2002 MINUTES

The Regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday May 28, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.   All members of Council were present. 

Cliff Reeds made a presentation to Council asking for support in principle to get a Cat Scan at Huntsville Hospital.

Mike Grima attended the meeting to discuss putting his sign back up in the parking lot across from the Village Office.  A letter will be sent to Mr. Grima to address our concerns and conditions.

The representative from the Almaguin Chamber of Commerce failed to attend the meeting, therefore nothing was determined as to the happenings at the Welcome Centre for the summer.

The following Resolutions were passed:

Alex Millar - Joe Van Gaal:
That we adopt the minutes of the April 23, April 30 and May 14, 2002 meetings as circulated.

Cathy Still - Joe Van Gaal:
That we approve the application as presented for water and sewer services at 165 Ontario Street by Sheila Haining.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the Driveway Permit for Mervyn and Doreen Ashbee at 138 Simpson Street as presented.

Rex Smith - Alex Millar:
That we approve the application to conduct a Raffle Lottery as presented by the Vic Fell Memorial Legion Branch 405 provided all regulations are adhered to.

Rex Smith - Alex Millar:
That we approve the application to conduct a Raffle Lottery as presented by the Friends of the Library provided all regulations are adhered to.

Joe Van Gaal - Cathy Still:
That we order the necessary parts for the two (2) water crossings.  It is understood that the company putting in the two (2) lines must wait until Fisheries and Oceans grants permission to work in the river.

Rex Smith - Joe Van Gaal:
Whereas subsection 255(1) of the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1990 c M.45 as amended, provides that one third of the remuneration paid to the elected members of councils and their local boards shall be considered as expenses incident to the discharge of their duties as members of council or local board; and
Whereas subsection 255(2) shall only continue to apply to members of council or it’s local boards after January 1, 2003 if the municipality passes a resolution before January 3, 2003 stating its intention that the provisions of subsection 255(1) shall continue to apply the elected members of Council and its local board; and
Whereas the Council of the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby deems it desirable to continue the provisions of subsection 255(1) of the Municipal Act beyond January 1, 2003.
Now therefore be it resolved that it is the intention of this council that the provisions of subsection 255(1) continue to apply to the elected members of council and its local boards on and after January 1, 2003.

Cathy Still - Alex Millar
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves Linda Maurer attending the New Municipal Training sessions held by the AMO in the amount of $187.25 per person.

Rex Smith - Joe Van Gaal:
That we have read and approve By-law 9-2002 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at it’s meetings and hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to notify Greer Galloway that funding for a structural study for Hwy. 520 Armstrong Bridge in the amount of $ 30,000.00 has been approved by the Ministry of Transportation and further that we request they commence with this project.

Cathy Still Joe Van Gaal:
That we approve the membership to the Municipal Finance Officers Association in the amount of $ 107.00 for year 2002.

Joe Van Gaal - Cathy Still:
That Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports in principle the designation of a CAT Scan to the Huntsville & District Memorial Hospital.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the resolution from Armour Township dated May 14, 2002 in regards to funding of Eastholme.

Joe Van Gaal - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and support the Resolution presented by the Muskoka Parry Sound Board of Health regarding per capita funding of Unorganized Municipalities;
And that our Resolution of support be forwarded to the Muskoka Parry Sound Board of Health for their collection and presentation to the Provincial Government. 

Rex Smith - Alex Millar:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the Resolution presented by the Township of North Himsworth regarding lottery proceeds;
And that our Resolution of support be forwarded to the Township of North Himsworth for their collection and presentation to the Federal and Provincial Government.

Alex Millar - Joe Van Gaal:
That we have read the Resolution circulated by the Town of Halton Hills expressing concern with the many smoking by-laws implemented by Ontario Municipalities;
And Whereas these by-laws are not consistent across the Province;
And Whereas different smoking by-law restrictions between municipalities create unfair
competition;
And Whereas bar and restaurant owners have repeatedly stated that they want the rules to be consistent across the Province;
And that the Village of Burk’s Falls forward the support to the Town of Halton Hills for their collection and presentation to the Provincial Government to create a consistent by-law for all municipalities to consider.

Cathy Still - Joe Van Gaal:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and support the Resolution presented by the City of Woodstock regarding relevance of the Ontario Municipal Board
And whereas the Official Plan has set out locally derived planning policies;
Be It resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls requests the Government of Ontario to review the mandate and operation of the Ontario Municipal Board;
And further that our Resolution of support be forward to the AMO for their collection and presentation in the hopes that a task force will be established by the Government of Ontario to review composition of the adjudicating body of the Ontario Municipal Board.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including May 28, 2002 in the amount of $ 69, 038.13 and hereby authorize the Clerk Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Cathy Still - Joe Van Gaal:
That we do now adjourn at 9:15 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council on June 25, 2002

Jarvis W. Osborne

Clerk/Treasurer