THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday March 25, 2003.  All members of the Council were present.

Gail Henderson, program manager from the Micro Business Development Centre, attended to inform Council of the aims and objectives of their project.  She left some brochures which are available at the Village Office.

John Atkinson, the Village By-Law Enforcement Officer was present to give his report and he requested that Council authorize some “No Skateboarding” signs be placed on Ontario St..

Diane Mehaffey and Sandy Henshall were present to present the Library Board budget for 2003 and answer any questions that Council might have on the budget.

The following resolutions were passed:

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we adopt the minutes of the February 18, 2003 meeting as circulated.

 Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
We approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the Friends of the Burk’s Falls Library, provided all regulations are adhered to. 

Bruce Campbell - Rex Smith
The Village of Burk’s Falls purchase an 18” x 21” plate packer from Andy’s Rent-All for the price of $2,719.75. 

Bruce Campbell - Rex Smith
We have read and approve the 2003 Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library Budget as presented in the amount of $65,079.00  with Burk’s Falls share being $14,779.50. 

Cathy Still - Rex Smith
We have read and approve the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department Budget for 2003 in the amount of $91,675.00 with Burk’s Falls share being $27,502.00. 

Bruce Campbell - Cathy Still
We have read and approve the 2003 Sidewalk Budget as presented in the amount of $26,200.00. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
We have read and approve the 2003 Roads Budget in the amount of $145,200.00.

 Alex Millar - Bruce Campbel
We have reviewed and approve the 2003 Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Arena Budget as presented with Burk’s Falls  share being $25,080.00.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we give a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario Zone 7 for their annual meeting. 

Rex Smith - Bruce Campbell
That we have read the Resolution passed by the Village of South River regarding the Spring Hunt;

And That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls declare the time from midnight May 3, 2003 to midnight June 7, 2003 as Blackfly Hunting Season;

And that Licensed Black Fly Hunters will be permitted to Hunt within the Village of Burk’s Falls. 

Alex Millar -  Cathy Still
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution passed by the Municipality of Callander regarding funding of the new North Bay Regional Health Centre;

And That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports this resolution petitioning the Province of Ontario to fund this centre 100%;

And that our Resolution of support be sent to the North Bay General Hospital for their collection and presentation to the Provincial Government.

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution passed by the Corporation of the City of Thorold;

And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports this Resolution requesting the Federal and Provincial governments implements the recommendations outlines in the Romanow Report expeditiously in order to improve health care for all Canadians in a timely manner;

And that our Resolution of support be sent to the Corporation of he City of Thorold for their presentation to the Federal and Provincial governments. 

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
Council have read the concerns expressed by Sandra Pupatello, MPP Windsor West;

And That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby request the Provincial Government to:

1.  One Hundred percent fund the implementation of regional plans to combat the West Nile Virus.

2.  Bolster the $9 million announced last Fall, which has not been released to any region, to adequately implement regional plans;

3.  The Province provide a provincial standard, which must be met with regional plans.  The spread of this disease will not be stopped by a patchwork of plans at different levels of protection.

4.  Consult with nearby jurisdictions to ensure appropriate protection of our citizens.
And that our Resolution be sent to the Premier for consideration. 

Bruce Campbell - Alex Millar
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and adopt By-Law No. 6-2003 being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy and the payment of interim taxes for the year 2003;

And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read and approve by-law no. 7-2003 being a by-law to establish a Fire Department;
And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read and approve by-law no.8-2003 being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief of the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read and approve by-law no.9-2003 being a by-law to participate in the District of Parry Sound Rescue Support Services Plan;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read and approve by-law no. 10-2003 being a by-law to provide for participation of the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department in District Mutual Aid;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read and approve by-law no. 11-2003 being to authorize a Joint Fire Protection Agreement;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read and approve by-law no. 12-2003 being a by-law for prescribing times for setting fires and precautions to be taken;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read and approve by-law no.13-2003 to enter into an agreement with other municipalities for the better provision of fire protection services;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read and approve by-law no. 14-2003 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with other municipalities for the better provision of the fire protection services. (Township of McMurrich-Monteith)

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Rex Smith - Alex Millar
We have read and approve By-Law no. 15-2003 being a by-law to acquire lands for the purpose of the Corporation;

And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
Council continue past 11:00 PM to finish the set agenda.

Rex Smith - Bruce Campbell
That we accept the Accounts Payable as represented up to and including March 25, 2003 in the amount of $171,483.57 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for the same. 

Cathy Still - Bruce Campbell
We support Alex Millar to the amount of $400.00 for work performed for the water system.
Alex Millar declared conflict of interest. 

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we do now adjourn at 11:20 PM until the next scheduled meeting of Council on April 22, 2003.

Jarvis W. Osborne,

Clerk/Treasurer