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 July 22, 2003. Present were Reeve Joe Van Gaal, Councillors Cathy Still, Bruce Campbell, Alex Millar and Rex Smith arrived at 8:10 P.M.
Delegations and their purpose for attending were the following:

Jeremy Smith to voice his concerns regarding the water run off on Main St. flooding his property especially his basement. Council assured him that they would do a site inspection during the next heavy rainfall to determine what could be done to alleviate the problem.

Kathleen Finlay a Community Development Officer through the Youth Intern program had a proposal package for a Village Brochure. She had some business support the brochure and asked if the Council would be willing to assist with the rest of the funding.

Tony Ehrsam, a Councillor from the Township of Perry to request support in electing him as the area representative on the Burk’s Falls and District Health Centre Committee.

The following Resolutions were passed:

Cathy Still - Alex Millar
We make a Donation to the Friends of the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre Miles of Coins Campaign in the amount of $750.00.

Alex Millar - B. Campbell
We adopt the Minutes of the June 24, 2003 meeting as circulated.

Rex Smith - B. Campbell
We have read By-Law 19-2003 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council;
And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

Alex Millar - B. Campbell
We have no objections to the Burk’s Falls United Church conducting a raffle lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
We approve the application as presented by the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society to conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

B. Campbell - Cathy Still
We approve the application to conduct a raffle Lottery as presented by the Burk’s Falls TOPS group provided all regulations are adhered to.

Cathy Still - Alex Millar
We approve the application as presented by the Burk’s Falls & District Historical Society to conduct a raffle lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

Alex Millar - B. Campbell
We authorize the Clerk/ Treasurer to purchase a copy of the Canadian Subsidy Directory 2003 at a cost of $69.95.

Alex Millar - Cathy Still
That we appoint Tony Ehrsam to be the Municipal representative on the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre Committee.

Alex Millar - B. Campbell
Council have read the Resolution presented by the City of Sudbury expressing concern with the Ontario Energy Board for Orders approving rate changes for sale, distribution, transmission and storage of gas;
And Whereas this Council has concern respecting retroactive increases placed on gas consumers in Northern Ontario as approved by the Ontario Energy Board;
And Whereas the proposal by Union Gas would provide for Northern Ontario to have a 51% greater increase that in Southern Ontario.
And That our Resolution of Support be forwarded to the City of Sudbury for their collection and presentation to the Ontario Energy Board to curtail the practice of retroactivity by Union Gas and other utility providers immediately.

Alex Millar - Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the draft lease agreement between the Township of Perry and the Member Municipalities.

Rex Smith - B. Campbell
We accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including July 22, 2003 in the amount of $77,686.98 and hereby authorize the Clerk/ Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
We do now adjourn at 10:35 P.M. until the next scheduled meeting to be held on August 19, 2003.

The above minutes will not be adopted by Council until their next scheduled meeting.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/ Treasurer