THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on Tuesday November 25, 2003 in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.. All members of Council were present. This was the last regular meeting for Reeve Joe Van Gaal and Councillor Alex Millar as they did not file nomination forms for the November 10, 2003 election.

Stf/Sgt. Bill Ayotte from the Almaguin Highlands O.P.P. detachment attended the meeting to deliver the statistics from January 01, 2003 to October 31, 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002. He also mentioned that it was the Village responsibility to pass a by-law to regulate the use of ATV’s on the streets in the Village.

This meeting adjourned temporarily at 7:30 p.m. to hold a Property Standards Committee Meeting. The Property Standards Committee Meeting was held at 7:30 p.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance. Also present was the Property Standards Officer, John Atkinson. The complaint was discussed by the Committee and the letter will be delivered to the property owner by 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2003. This meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m..

A letter will be sent to Jean Fraser thanking her for being a Burk’s Falls representation on the Armour Ryerson Burk’s Falls Union Public Library Board.

The following resolutions were passed:

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
That we adopt the minutes of the October 28, 2003 Special meeting and the October 28, 2003 regular meeting of council as circulated.

B. Campbell - A.S. Millar:
That we have read and support the Resolution as presented by the Town of Minto regarding increasing the allocated compensation for Nurse Practitioners to cover their operating costs in assisting Ontario’s under serviced medical area;
And that our support be sent to the Town of Minto for their collection and presentation.

A.S. Millar - B. Campbell:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls nominates Cathy Still to represent the municipalities of Ryerson, Armour, Perry, Burk’s Falls, Kearney, Magnetawan and McMurrich/Montieth on the Parry Sound Emergency Medical Service committee. This resolution will be forwarded to the aforementioned municipalities for support.

A.S. Millar - B. Campbell:
That we give a donation to the Santa Claus Parade Committee in the amount of $ 250.00.

A. S. Millar - B. Campbell:
That the municipal office will be closed from December 22, 2003 to December 26, 2003 and January 1, 2004.

B. Campbell - Cathy Still:
That the following members of Council are authorized to attend the ROMA/OGRA conference on February 22 - 26, 2004, Rex Smith

A. S. Millar - B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls puts Burk’s Falls portion of the expected $10,000.00 Fire Department Budget surplus in the amount of $ 3,000.00 into a reserve fund for future use.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
That we give a donation in the amount of $ 100.00 to the Community Christmas Dinner Fund.

Alex Millar - B. Campbell:
That as per the Municipal Act S.O. c.25, 239 (2) the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls enters into a closed session of Council as per paragraph (e) at 9:42 p.m.

Alex Millar - B. Campbell:
That as per the Municipal Act S.O., c.25, 239 (2) the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls exits from a closed session of Council at 9:50 p.m.

B. Campbell - A.S. Millar:
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including November 25, 2003 in the amount of $ 86,713.89 and hereby authorize the Clerk/treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Alex Millar - B. Campbell:
That we do now adjourn at 9:52 p.m. until the next regular meeting of the new Council on December 2, 2003.


Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer