March 22, 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 Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 7:00 PM. Present were Reeve Ron Russell, Councillors Cathy Still, Bruce Campbell and Lewis Hodgson. Councillor Smith called prior to 7:00PM to advise he was disclosing a conflict of interest in regards to the opening of the street sweeping tender and could not arrive until approximately 7:15PM. This gave Council time to open the tenders as the first item of business. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Boulerice attended the meeting for the opening of the sweeping tenders.

The following Resolutions were passed:

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell :
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopt the Minutes of the February 22, 2005 meeting as circulated.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we accept the proposal from 1249057 Ontario Ltd. for sweeping the Village streets in the amount of $ 4563.55. The contract must be completed by May 6, 2005 as per the Tender document.

B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the 2005 Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department Budget as presented in the amount of $ 152,620.00 with Burk’s Falls share being $ 45,788.00.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls council support in principle, the efforts of the Arena Board in having a feasibility study done on replacing the ice surface and equipment.

B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
That we accept the proposal from Grand & Toy for the purchase of a shredder for the municipal office model 220/220C in the amount of $ 753.40 plus taxes.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
Whereas Seniors Month is an annual nation-wide celebration;
Whereas seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;
Whereas seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community;
Whereas their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told:
Whereas the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the community;
Whereas the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all
Therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’ Falls do hereby proclaim June 1-30, 2005 Seniors Month in the Village of Burk’s Falls and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the appointment of Sam Dunnett as our area representative to the New North Bay-Parry Sound Health Unit Board.

Cathy Still – Rex Smith:
That we give a donation to the Armour Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society in the amount of $ 500.00 for the year 2005.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
That we give a donation in the amount of $ 750.00 to the Friends of the Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre for their Miles of Coins 2005 campaign.

Lewis Hodgson - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application as presented by the Burk’s Falls Trappers Council to conduct a raffle lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application as presented by the Burk’s Falls Lions Club to conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery provided all regulations are adhered to.

B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Town of Hanover expressing concern with policing costs becoming beyond municipalities ability to pay;
And that there continues to be inequities on how municipalities are treated in terms of capping on police costs and reconciliation through the Community Reinvestment Fund;
Therefore be it resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the Town of Hanover in their request;
1. That a representative from AMO be allowed to take part in salary deliberations between the Province of Ontario
and the Ontario Provincial Police.
2. That the financial burden of policing to municipalities be looked at as part of the Community Reinvestment Fund review by the Province of Ontario.

And that our resolution of support be sent to the Town of Hanover for their collection and presentation to the Province of Ontario.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Municipality of Tweed regarding COMRIF program Guidelines;
And that Council petition the provincial and federal governments to allow municipalities to use the pre-engineering studies that were carried out prior to the announcement of the COMRIF program;
And that our Resolution of support be sent to the Municipality of Tweed for their collection and presentation.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution circulated by the County of Dufferin regarding the 2 cents per liter gasoline tax rebate to all municipalities.
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the opinions expressed in this resolution and forward our support to the County of Dufferin for their presentation to the Provincial Government for consideration.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the presentation by NetCentral regarding the application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for funding for the Northern Ontario Cellular Infrastructure Study.

And that Council supports this project in principle and forward our support to NetCentral for their collection and presentation.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the presentation by NetCentral regarding the application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for funding to carry out a comprehensive gap analysis and needs assessment within northern Ontario’s Information & Communications Technology (ICT)sector.
And that Council supports this project in principle and forward our support to NetCentral for their collection and presentation.

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 20:15.

Rex Smith – 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 20:33.

Lewis Hodgson – Cathy Still:
That whereas the shareholder municipalities have signed a lease agreement which sets out certain conditions for the operation of the building known as the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre (AHIC); and

Whereas the officers and directors of the former AHIC failed to file the proper forms under the Corporations Information Act; and
Whereas the shareholder municipalities unanimously agree that the Corporation should be terminated;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls Council authorize the officers or directors of the said Corporation to sign the application for surrender of charter/termination of corporate existence Form 9 under the Corporation Act.

Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including March 22, 2005 in the amount of $ 134,146.87 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That we do now adjourn at 21:45 until the next scheduled meeting of Council on April 26, 2005.

Jarvis Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer