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THE VILLAGE OF
BURK’S
FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES
The Regular meeting of
the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday June 25, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
All members of the Council were present.
Day Hayward was present
representing Sandra McNally operating as The Taxi in the Village. His
concerns regarding taxi licenses were addressed by Council.
John Atkinson, By-law
Enforcement Officer as present to give his report. The major items of
complaint were skateboarders and dogs.
Plans were made for
Monday July 1st at the Village Green for Canada Day Celebrations.
The Village Foreman, Len
Hall, is to begin hydrant flushing schedule to flush each hydrant during
the summer months.
The following
Resolutions were passed:
Cathy Still - Alex Millar:
That we adopt the minutes of the May 28, 2002 meeting as circulated.
Alex Millar - Cathy
Still:
That we have read and approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery
as presented by the Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society provided
all regulations are adhered to.
Cathy Still - Alex
Millar:
That we approve the application as presented by the Vic Fell Memorial
Legion Br. 405 to conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery provided all
regulations are adhered to.
Cathy Still - Alex
Millar:
That we have reviewed the 2002 Budget for the Burk’s Falls Armour &
Ryerson Union Public Library in the amount of $ 55,609.00 with Burk’s
Falls share being $ 11, 788.99 and accept the Budget as presented.
Alex Millar - Cathy
Still:
That we may our donation to the Friends of the Burk’s Falls Health Centre
Miles of Coins campaign in the amount of $ 750.00.
Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That we make a donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Township of Armour
for the Swimming Lessons Program.
Alex Millar - Cathy
Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and support the
resolution presented by the Tri R Committee regarding the nuisance bear
policy.
Alex Millar - Rex Smith:
That we have o objections to the Driveway Permit as presented by Beverly
Moore at 147 Simpson Street provided all permit fees are paid.
Alex Millar - Cathy
Still:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls reimburse the owners of a tend damaged by
accident. Reimbursement amount not to exceed the original cost of $260.00
plus applicable taxes.
Alex Millar - Joe Van
Gaal:
That we have read the letter sent by the Corporation of the Townships of
Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield to the Honourable Bob Runciman, M.P.P.
expressing concern with the Ministry of the Solicitor General Public
Safety Guideline 4-08-12;
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports their
request as set out in their letter;
And that our resolution of support be sent to the Corporation of the
Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield for their further presentation to
the Provincial Government.
Rex Smith - Alex Millar:
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including June
25, 2002 in the amount of $ 182,073.68 and hereby authorize the
Clerk-Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
Cathy Still - Rex Smith:
That we do now adjourn at 9:45 p.m., until the next regular meeting of
Council on July 23, 2002.
Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer
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VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
JUNE 26, 2002 BUDGET MEETING
A special meeting of the
Burk’s Falls Council was called for Wednesday June 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
The main purpose of this meeting was to set the Budget for the year 2002.
Council members present were Reeve Barry Boyes and Councilors Millar,
Still and Van Gaal. The Village auditor Mr. Michael Turner attended this
meeting. He went over the proposed budget as prepared by the Treasurer
and answered questions and explained the revenues and expenditures as
required.
Council agreed on the
levy which has to be raised for 2002 which results in an overall increase
of 5%. The Tax Rate By-law and corresponding resolution will be passed at
a future meeting.
The meeting adjourned t
9:00 p.m
Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer |