JanuFebruary 23, 05 Minutes for the Meeting of the Village of Burks Falls

THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was held on February 23, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. All members of council were present with Councilor Hodgson arriving at 7:20 p.m.

Delegations to see council were:
Barb Marlow and Bob Hall from Winterfest. They wished to thank council for their continued support and reported on a successful Winterfest for 2005.

Staff Sgt. Wm. Ayotte from the Almaguin Highlands OPP gave his report of incidents for 2004. He reported that the number of calls received in 2004 were at a 5 year low. He attributed this decrease to the Community Watch Program. He left a copy of the 2005 Business Plan for Council to review.

Robin Stewart from Robin Stewart Addictions Counseling Services. Robin would like to set up satellite offices in Burk’s Falls to conduct counseling session. She was asking council’s permission to use/rent office space.

John Stark – By-law Enforcement Officer gave his report to council.

Leanne Crozier, CEMC gave an update on the Emergency Response Plan.

The following Resolutions were passed:
B. Campbell – Cathy Still”
That we adopt the Minutes of the January 25, 2005 meeting as circulated.

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 at 7:30 p.m.

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 at 7:40 p.m.

Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accept the Proposed Terms of Reference for an Environmental Assessment to establish a long term waste management system as prepared by U.E.M. Inc and Jagger Hims Ltd.,

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That we accept with regret the resignation of Sherri McIntyre.

Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
That we accept with regret the resignation of Beverly Norrena as our representative on the Burk’s Falls Armour and Ryerson Union Public Library Board.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to the Muskoka Parry Sound Chapter of the Kidney Foundation hosting a Tag Day on June 25, 2005 and on June 24, 2006 in the Village of Burk’s Falls.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That the council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby appoints James Mahoney as the alternate on the CEMC Committee and hereby rescinds Resolution 2004-038.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes Councilor Cathy Still to complete the Canada Day Application form for the 2005 Canada Day activities
And that Cathy Still be authorized to act on our behalf with the Canada Day Committee.

B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to the M.A. Wittick School Advisory Group conducting a Raffle Lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
Whereas Algonquin Health Services and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital have engaged in a process to form a single health care organization for Muskoka Parry Sound. And whereas this process will have a positive impact on the provision of health care services in Muskoka – East Parry Sound. And whereas this effort is being undertaken putting patients and clients first; Therefore be it resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls Council do hereby support the process to from a single health care organization this 23rd day of February, 2005.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the letter from Jerry J. Ouellette, MPP for Oshawa regarding the Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources strategy for the conservation of wolves in Ontario.
We are also aware that the Ministry’s own data suggest that the wolf population in Ontario has remained stable and unchanged since the early 1900’s.
Council is concerned that these restrictions will have a dramatic impact on rural municipalities dealing with problems and costs due to increased wolf and coyote populations similar to those we are facing since the cancellation of the spring bear hunt.
Now therefore Council urges the Minister of Natural Resources to obtain further input prior to proceeding with this program.
And that our Resolution of concern be sent to Jerry Ouellette MPP for his presentation to the Minister of Natural Resources.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities regarding the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure (COMRIF) funding applications.
And that Council support the motion to urge the Federal/Provincial governments to fast track the approval process to enable municipalities enough time to prepare for tendering projects so that they can commence in 2005. And that our resolution of support be sent to FONOM for their presentation to the Federal and Provincial Government.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Township of Opasatika regarding closure of the Excell Sawmill as of March 4, 2005.
The council of the Village of Burk’s Falls shares the concerns that the Township of Opasatika has due to the closure of their only industry and the impacts this will have on the economy of their community as more and more Northern Ontario small municipalities are facing similar situations. The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby petitions Premier Dalton McGuinty and the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Northern Development and Mines to take a closer look on current situations in the North and to protect the interest and the environment of all Northern Communities.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls proclaims the Month of March as “Youth Science Month” to recognize the 500,000 students across the nation that will be participating in Local and Regional Science Fairs. And recognize the diligence required to produce projects demonstrating innovation, initiative and imagination. It is in the best interest of our society and our economy to support the creation of an innovation culture and the nurturing of a generation of scientifically literate young people who will push forward the boundaries of our knowledge and improve the quality of our lives in the future.
Council wishes every participant success in their projects.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Village of Sundridge expressing concern with the District Health Councils being replaced with Local Health Integration Networks LHIN effective April 1, 2005. And whereas the Village of Sundridge, Township of Strong and the Township of Joly which administers the Sundridge and District Medical Centre, have been under the jurisdiction of the Northern Shores District Health Council that looked after the regional health care planning for the Districts of Parry Sound and Nipissing for which they are a part of and wish to remain part of for the purpose of health care planning.
And whereas the government has designated the Village of Sundrdige, Township of Strong, Township of Joly and the Village of Burk’s Falls to be part of the North-Simcoe Muskoka LHIN with which we have no similarities based on Statistics Canada in regard to health care planning. And whereas this action was taken without regard of the new boundary set by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for Public Health Care. Now therefore the Corporation of the Village of Burk’s Falls supports petitioning the Government of Ontario with our resolution to reconsider our placement and re-designate the said municipalities to be part of the North East Local Health Integration Network in order that we can continue with the present continuity of Health Care. And that our resolution be sent to the Village of Sundridge for their presentation to the Provincial Government.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Offer to Grant an Easement to Hydro One Networks Incorporated over part of Lot 8 & 9 in the 8th concession in the Township of Armour, Registered Plan 42R5242, Part 1, owned by the Village of Burk’s Falls;
And that Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Offer to Grant an Easement to Hydro One Networks Incorporated over Lot 9 in the 8th Concession in the Township of Armour, Registered Plan 42R 6624 owned by the Village of Burk’s Falls.
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign the Offers to Grant an Easement documents on behalf of the Village and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the lease agreement between the Village of Burk’s Falls and the trustees for the members of the Young At Heart Seniors Citizens Club to extend the lease for a further 20 years at the location known as Part of Lot 6, Plan 23 Yonge Street south side being the top floor above the Library. And that we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this Lease Agreement on behalf of the municipality 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. 6-2005 being a by-law to enter into an Agreement with the Township of Armour and the Township of Ryerson with respect to the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library.
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Agreement attached to and forming part of this by-law.
Now therefore Council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto.

Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law 7-2005 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Corporation of the Township of Armour, the Corporation of the Township of Ryerson and the Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone, Burk’s Falls Branch to provide Emergency Social Services as outlined in the Agreement attached hereto. Now therefore Council 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 enter into a closed session of Council as per c.25 as amended 2001, paragraph 239(2) subsection (d) at 9:32 pm.

Cathy Still B. Campbell:
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 22:51.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-law 8-2005 being a by-law to appoint Certain officers and set the rates of pay for the year 2005.
And that council authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
1. 2.5 % wage increase for all employees (Derek Smith is not included as his rate of pay is set in his contract.)
2. Sick days – 6/yr with an accumulation of 18 days.
3. 3. Up to $300.00 lump sum benefits per family (Employees must submit receipts in order to collect.)
4. $200.00/month administrative allowance for Village Clerk and Village Foreman.
5. Village employees who do the theatre work during their off hours will be paid their hourly rate of time in lieu. Effective January 1, 2005

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including February 23, 2005 in the amount of $ 78,260.36 and hereby authorize the Clerk treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we do now adjourn at 22:57 until the next scheduled meeting of Council on March 22, 2005.

Linda Maurer
Assistant Clerk.