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 May 25, 2004. All members of Council were present.

Reeve Ron Russell declared a conflict of interest on the Driveway Permit Application item 6.Q on the agenda.
John Wilson was present to answer any questions regarding the agreement between the West Parry Sound Health Centre, the Burk’s Falls and District Fire Department, the Minister of Health and Long Term Care and the Village of Burk’s Falls and the Townships of Armour and Ryerson for the provision of communication services.
Azariah Cooper attended this meeting regarding a driveway permit for 125 Ontario Street. An agreement will be drawn up and signed by the Coopers and the Village.
Diane Mehaffey and Eleanor Sled-Kurrle from the Special Events Committee were present to inform Council of the Special events day planned for August 14, 2004. They have numerous events planned for the day and will keep Council informed as they are finalized, events that may be included are tug of war, Pig roast, dance, sidewalk sale and boat cavalcade.
The applications for the position of By-Law Enforcement Officer were opened and discussed. The Reeve is to meet with the selected applicant to discuss the terms of employment.

The following resolutions were passed:

Lewis Hodgson - Cathy Still:
That we adopt the Minutes of the April 27, 2004 meeting as circulated.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell
That we have read and approve By-Law No 13-2004 being a by-law authorizing council to enter into an agreement with the West Parry Sound Health Centre and Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Health and Long Term Care for the provision of communication services for the Burk’s Falls and District Fire Department;
And That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

Lewis Hodgson - B. Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to the Friends of Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre Miles of Coins Campaign.

B. Campbell - Rex Smith
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby write off the attached (Schedule A) Accounts Receivables outstanding as these accounts are deemed uncollectable. These accounts will be placed in the Black Book for possible collection at a future date.
Water account $1133.65
Recreation account $20.00

Rex Smith - B. Campbell
That we approve the application from Earl Haggart as presented to operate a Mobile Food Stand (Chip truck) on his property provided the fees are paid and documentation required is submitted to the Municipal Office.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell
That we approve the driveway permit as presented by Ron and Darlene Russell for the address of 14 MacKenzie St.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That the council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the proposal from Lorie McNay for the operation of the Welcome Centre.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society conducting a Break Open Ticket lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to Burk’s Falls & District Food Bank conducting a raffle lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

Lewis Hodgson - Rex Smith
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to Land of Lakes School conducting a raffle lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls purchase an advertisement on the Placemat promotion in the amount of $150.00.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we approve the 2004 Roads Budget as presented, in the amount of $138,600.00 and the infrastructure project budget in the amount of $39,000.00

B. Campbell - Cathy Still
That we approve the 2004 Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Arena Budget as presented with Burk’s Falls share being $25,334.25.

Lewis Hodgson - Cathy Still
That we accept the tender from Moffitt Construction in the amount of $957.05 including GST for repairs to the Library Building as per quote.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That we have read the Resolution circulated by Town of Kearny;
And That all municipalities are facing serious problems with packaging materials which are not recyclable nor returnable and which therefore end up in our landfill site in large numbers;

And That we support the need to regulate manufacturers’ production of packaging materials through the Provincial and Federal governments;Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls demand that the Provincial and Federal governments provide clear regulations to be adopted requiring manufacturers of packaging materials to ensure that such materials are either recyclable or easily returnable to the manufacturer for reuse with it becoming illegal for such materials to be sent to or placed in landfill sites.

B. Campbell - Cathy Still
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Township of Loyalist expressing concern with the increased costs for water and sewer services;
And That the Village of Burk’s Falls is a small urban municipality that provides water and sewer services;
And That while the Ministry’s evolving regulations are intended to improve both the quality of water and the processes to assess the quality of water, they also cause a dramatic increase in the administrative and auditing resources required;
And That the extra costs incurred have not improved the quality of drinking water provided to our customers;
And Whereas full cost recovery is forcing municipalities to impose huge increase in water and sewer service rates for a product that is essential to life;

Now Therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby requests the Ministry of the Environment and the Province of Ontario provide financial and/or legislated relief to smaller service areas that face increasing costs;
And Further that our Resolution of support be forwarded to the Township of Loyalist for their collection and presentation to the Ministry of the Environment.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson
That we have read By-law No. 14-2004 being a by-law to set the Tax Ratios for the 2004 taxation year;
And That we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson
That the Village of Burk’s Falls purchase the inventory at the Welcome Centre from the Almaguin Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $500.00. This inventory to be as quoted in email sent from Del Sedore on May 25, 2004.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That the Village of Burk’s Falls turn the (outside) water tap on at the Welcome Centre. For Public Use.

Rex Smith - B. Campbell
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including May 25, 2004 in the amount of $104,228.38 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still
That as per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, 239 (2) Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls enters into a closed meeting. 10:25 pm

Rex Smith - Lewis Hodgson
That as per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, p.239 (2) Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls exits from a closed meeting. 10:45 pm

Rex Smith - B. Campbell
That we do now adjourn at 11:00pm until the next regular meeting of Council on June 22, 2004.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer