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THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S
FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was
held at 7:00 pm on January 25, 2005 in Council Chambers. All members of
Council were present.
Michael Turner attended the meeting to discuss the general standards
zoning by-law.
Len Hall, Village Foreman gave his report.
The following Resolutions were passed:
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the Minutes of
the December 21, 2004 meeting as circulated.
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That the Council is aware that the Village received some invoices that
must be paid prior to Council meetings because of penalties for late
payments.
Council is also aware that the Treasurer pays for janitorial services
bi-weekly and employees wages every second Friday.
Council authorizes the Treasurer to issue cheques for the above as and
when required throughout 2005. The Council also authorizes the
Clerk/Treasurer to purchase necessary stationary supplies, printing
supplies and other office materials that are required to efficiently
operate the Municipal office from day to day throughout 2005.
Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That we have seen Policy No. CP97266 for Bond Coverage for employees in
the amount of $1,000,000.00 as per Section 287(1)(b) as per S.O. 2001,
c.25.
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls intends to use the
Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) allocation to offset taxes in the year
2005.
And furthermore, Council accepts the terms and conditions as set out by
the Ministry of Finance.
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the raffle lottery
as presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 405 provided all
regulations are adhered to.
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the raffle lottery
application as presented by the Friends of the Library provided all
regulations are adhered to.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the payment of
the annual membership fees to the Parry Sound Municipal Association in
the amount of $ 150.00 per year.
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the annual
grant to the Burk’s Falls Cemetery in the amount of $ 150.00 for the
year 2005.
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donate $ 500.00 to the
Burk’s Falls & District Foodbank as our annual donation.
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls pay the annual
membership fee to the East Parry Sound Veterinary Unit in the amount of
$ 40.00.
Cathy Still – Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the annual
grant to the Huntsville Branch of the Salvation Army in the amount of $
50.00.
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves a donation in the
amount of $100.00 to the East Parry Sound Regional Science Fair.
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law 1-2005
being a by-law to authorize a loan in the amount of $ 35,000.00. And
that Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the municipality
borrowing $35,000.00 from the Royal Bank of Canada;
Now therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes 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 have read and approve
By-Law No. 2-2005 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing from time to
time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year.
And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and
affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve
By-Law no. 3-2005 being a by-law to provided interest to be charged for
overdue payments-Tax Arrears.
And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and
affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve
By-Law No. 4-2005 being a by-law to establish a charge for interest for
non-payment of current taxes.
And that we 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 have read and approve
By-Law No. 5-2005 being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy and
the payment of Interim Taxes for the year 2005.
And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and
affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls does not endorse the
resolution from the Township of McKeller requesting the Executive of the
District of Parry Sound Municipal Association resign.
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the Executive and
the contribution they make to the Municipal Association.
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the
resolution circulated by the Township of Perry requesting the Provincial
Government to declare a firm time-line, including a deadline, for the
completion of the four-laning of Provincial Highway # 11 between Emsdale
and South River;
And that our Resolution of support be sent to the Township of Perry for
their collection and presentation to the
Provincial Government.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the
resolution presented by the Town of Minto regarding offensive internet
material;
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the
concerns expressed in this resolution;
And therefore send our resolution of support to the Town of Minto for
their collection and presentation to the Federal Government.
Cathy Still – Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the
resolution presented by the Municipality of Central Elgin regarding
Central Ambulance Communication Centres dispatch of emergency calls;
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the
concerns expressed in this resolution regarding delays in CACC
notification of other emergency services;
And forward our resolution of support to the Municipality of Central
Elgin for their collection and presentation.
Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the
resolution presented by the City of North Bay regarding expansion at the
Pearson International Airport in Toronto and possible expansion in
Pickering;
And that the airport terminal in North Bay houses a fully functional and
under utilized 10,000 foot runway, complete with a new airport terminal;
And that consideration by the Federal and Provincial Governments be
given to the North Bay Jack Garland Airport as an international cargo
and freight receiving distribution centre for Ontario.
Council therefore supports the City of North Bay’s proposal and forward
our support for their presentation to the Federal and Provincial
Government.
Cathy Still – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the
Resolution circulated by Northumberland County requesting support from
the provincial government to take the necessary steps to enact an
amendment to the legislation which clarifies the position of the
government that the introduction of the Ontario Health Premium is
intended as an increase to individual provincial income tax;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Village of Burk’s
Falls support the resolution received from Northumberland County and
that our resolution be sent to Mr. Norm Miller, MPP Muskoka Parry Sound.
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls nominates Cathy Still as our Municipal
representative on the Burk’s Falls & District Health Committee.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That by S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, Section 284(1) the treasurer of a
municipality shall in each year on or before March 31 provide to the
Council of the municipality an itemized statement on remuneration and
expenses paid in the previous year to: each member of Council in respect
of his/her services as a member of the council or any other body,
including a local board, to which the member holds office by virtue of
being a member of council; each member of council in respect of his/her
services as an officer or employee of the municipality or other body
described in clause (1); and each person other than a member of council,
appointed by the municipality to serve as a member of any body,
including a local board, in respect of his/her services as a member of
the body.
And that By-Law 6-2004 identified the remuneration to be paid to council
members as per S.O. 2001, c.25 Section 284(2).
Council
Ron Russell
$7525.00
Bruce Campbell
$5525.00
Rex Smith
$5450.00
Cathy Still
$5600.00
Lewis Hodgson
$5500.00
Mileage:
Cathy Still
$42.00
Ron Russell
$286.30
Arena Board
Karl Crozier
$1,000.00
We have seen the itemized statement for Councilors etc for 2004.
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.
B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
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.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including
January 25, 2005 in the amount of $95,061.36 and hereby authorize the
Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That we do now adjourn at 10:40 pm until the next scheduled meeting of
Council on February 23, 2005.
Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer
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