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 December 16, 2003. This was the first regular meeting of the newly elected Council. Present were Reeve Ron Russell, Councilors Bruce Campbell, Lewis Hodgson, Rex Smith and Cathy Still. Village Foreman (Len Hall) attended to give his report.
Tom Roduck and Barb Marlow were present to request Council to re-appoint them to the DSSAB for this term of Council.
The date for the February meeting was discussed with it being moved to the Wednesday night on February 25, 2004 to accommodate Councilors going to the ROMA/O.G.R.A. convention.

The following Resolutions were passed:

Lewis Hodgson - Cathy Still:
That we adopt the Minutes of the November 25, 2003 regular meeting, November 26, 2003 the Special meeting and December 2, 2003 the Inaugural meeting of Council as circulated.

Cathy Still - Rex Smith
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the proposal by Ryerson Township to form an Economic Development Committee comprising of representatives from the Townships of Armour, Ryerson and the Village of Burk’s Falls;
And That our representative on this committee will be: Lewis Hodgson.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls support the proposed renovations to the Almaguin Highland Information Centre as proposed by the Township of Perry.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the appointment of Tom Roduck and Barb Marlow as our representatives on the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board.

Lewis Hodgson - B. Campbell:
That we accept the tender from Nu-Tec Windows for replacement of the Double hung window in the amount of $ 476.10.
And the tender for the sill extension - front door in the amount of $ 120.50.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls Council supports the fund raising walk on Saturday April 24, 2003 (Saturday May 1, 2003) proposed by the Knights of Columbus to raise funds for the new Holy Spirit Church.

B. Campbell - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls appoints: Ron Russell as our representative on the POA committee.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the application to conduct a break open ticket lottery as presented by the Almaguin Minor Hockey Association, provided all regulations are adhered to.

Cathy Still - Lewis Hodgson:
That we approve the application to conduct a break open ticket lottery as presented by the Burk’s Falls Figure Skating Club provided all regulations are adhered to.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls enters into a Closed Session of Council as per C.25, as amended 2001, paragraph 239(2) at 9:47 p.m.

Lewis Hodgson - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls exits from a Closed Session of council as per C.25, as amended 2001, paragraph 239(2) at 9:58 p.m.

Lewis Hodgson - B. Campbell:
That we have read the resolution circulated by the Township of Chapleau to Premier Dalton McGuinty regarding Northern Ontario concerns; and
That the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the formation of a northern caucus to prioritize and develop a plan of action which would deal with all the identified areas of concern; and
That our Resolution of support be forwarded to Mr. Norm Miller, M.P.P. for Muskoka Parry Sound for his participation in this caucus.

Rex Smith - Lewis Hodgson
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls intends to use the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) allocation to offset taxes in the year 2004.

Rex Smith - Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the tender as presented by the Almaguin News in the amount of $ 288.90 including GST.

Rex Smith - Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes the purchase of 6 copies of the Ontario Municipal Act: A User’s Manual 2004 in the amount of $ 67.50 each.

Rex Smith - B. Campbell:
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including December 16, 2003 in the amount of $ 177,505.16 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
That we do now adjourn at 22:09 until the next regular meeting of Council on
January 27, 2004.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer