THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was called to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday April 22, 2003.  All members of Council were present.

Barb Marlow and Tom Roduck, D.S.S.A.B. reps for the Village were present to give a report.

They informed Council that the municipal levy would have a decrease from 2002 amounts.

However they do have concerns regarding the budget process for the Board.  They informed Council that D.S.S.A.B. has purchased the former day care building operating as Weezas Wee Ones and it will be operated starting in September by the Board.

Staff/Sgt. Bill Ayotte from the Almaguin Highlands O.P.P. attended this meeting to present the statistics or activity report for the 1st quarter of 2003.Council asked questions on skateboarders on the sidewalks and also on renovating the existing police station or building a new one.  He informed Council that Accommodation services in Orillia and the Ontario Realty Corporation would be making this decision.

Doug Clute of Clute and Associates was present to give Council an update on the standby power and on the groundwater study that was completed by Harden Environmental.  Further discussion took place in regards to the recommendation from this study.  A resolution was passed to get more information.

The following resolutions were passed:

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
That we adopt the Minutes of the March 25, 2003, April 6, 2003 and April 10, 2003 meeting as circulated.

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
The Village of Burk’s Falls engage the services of Doug Clute and Associates to undertake a preliminary review of the Official Plan and discuss with the appropriate government agencies and the Township of  Armour and to prepare a recommendation of action for Council.

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
That we approve the water application as presented by John Leggett at 301 Ontario Street provided all fees are paid. 

Bruce Campbell -  Cathy Still
The Village of Burk’s Falls supports Graduation Awards at the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School in the amount of $150.00. 

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we give a donation in the amount of $150.00 to M.A. Wittick Junior Public School for Pitch In day.

Rex Smith -  Cathy Still
That we approve the payment to Jason Johnston for clean up due to a sewer breakage of $445.41. 

Rex Smith  - Cathy Still
That we have read and accept the quotation from Vipond Incorporated in the amount of $1974.00 for repairs to the pumping station. 

Alex Millar - Rex Smith
The Village of Burk’s Falls does support the specific projects proposed by and contained in the AHIC report, Dated April 05,  2003. 

Cathy Still - Alex Millar
The Village of Burk’s Falls supports the hiring of a full-time Deputy Chief, Prevention Officer, Inspection Officer, Public Education Officer & Plans Examiner as per cost-sharing agreement. 

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
We have no objections to the Muskoka Parry Sound Mental Health Services hosting a Tag Day on May 10, 2003 in the Village of Burk’s Falls. 

Cathy Still - Rex Smith
We have no objections to the Burk’s Falls Legion Br. 405, Ladies Auxiliary holding a raffle lottery, provided all regulations are adhered to. 

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
We have no objections to the Burk’s Falls & District Historical Society conducting a Raffle Lottery provided all regulations are adhered to. 

Alex Millar - Rex Smith
That we approve the application as presented by the Almaguin Bowlers Association to conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery provided all regulations are adhered to. 

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
We have read and approve By-Law No. 16-2003 being a by-law to set the tax ratios for the year 2003
And That we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto. 

Rex Smith - Bruce Campbell
 That we have read the Resolution passed by the Corporation of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield regarding the Safe Drinking Water Act and Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act;
And That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the concerns expressed in the Resolution regarding the lack of a clear cut definition of a “reasonably prudent person” in relation to Bill 195 and Bill 175;
And That without a clear definition, individual’s decision to run for a Municipal Council position may be influence by concern regarding personal exposure to liability claims and associated fines;
And That our Resolution of support be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Environment for their consideration and response. 

Cathy Still - Rex Smith
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution presented by the Township of Michipicoten expressing concern with excessive non-competitive hydro charges.
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports this Resolution of concern and forward our support to the Township of Michipicoten for the collection and presentation. 

Alex Millar - Bruce Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution as presented by Haldimand County;
And That the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the concerns expressed in the Resolution regarding the necessary upgrades to facilities to maintain the current capacity of the facilities in addition to providing additional capacity to treat municipal septage;
And That our Resolution of support be forwarded to Haldimand County for their collection and presentation to the Minister of the Environment for consideration. 

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we have read the Resolution as presented by the Town of Lasalle expressing concern regarding the invasion of the “Emerald Ash Borerjug” in Southwestern Ontario.
And That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports this Resolution and forward our support to the Town of Lasalle for their collection and presentation. 

Cathy Still - Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution presented by the Township of Armour regarding consideration of a facility improvement to enlarge the existing OPP detachment facility.
And Whereas the location in the Township of Armour provides fast and direct access to the Highway 11 corridor and to Highways 518 West, 520 West and 124 West;
Now therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby support the application to the Regional Headquarters for the proposed enlargement of the Existing Detachment Facility in the Township of Armour. 

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including April 22, 2003 in the amount of $80,557.21 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Rex Smith - Alex Millar
Whereas the District of Parry Sound Social Services Board budget is largely prepared without input from the Board Members;
Be It Resolved that we support our representative member in requesting that the DSSAB staff re-evaluate the process by which the budget is prepared, and invite participation from Board Members. 

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That Council proceed past the 11 o’clock curfew to finish agenda. 

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we do now adjourn at 12:04 AM until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled on May 27, 2003.

Jarvis W. Osborne,

Clerk/Treasurer