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