Oct. 25, 05 Minutes for the Meeting of the Village of Burks Falls

THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES

Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls held their regular meeting on Tuesday October 25, 2005. Prior to meeting in the Council Chambers they met with the Township of Armour Council to discuss the proposed development on Commercial Drive.
Present were Reeve Russell, Councillors Campbell, Hodgson, Smith and Still. They returned to Council chambers where the meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.

Delegations and guests: John Stark, Steve Mulligan, Adam Stelmasznski, Paul & Nellie Hunter, John Newstead and Len Hall.
John Stark, Fire Prevention Officer, gave an updated report for 2005, which included the number of inspections, number of violations, education training and safety programs.
John Newstead, area rep on the Eastholme, Home for the Aged, Board came to the meeting to give an update on this facility.
Adam Stemasznski attended this meeting to inform Council of his proposed development on property just west of the Village boundary. He had an air photo of the property with an overlay showing his concept of how it would be developed.
The following resolutions were passed:

B. Campbell - Rex Smith:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-Law 18-2005 being a by-law to authorize certain capital works of the Corporation of the Village of Burk’s Falls to authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Strategic Infrastructure Financing Authority (OSIFA) for financing such capital works; to authorize temporary borrowing from OSIFA to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize Long Term Borrowing from OSIFA for such works through the issue of Debentures;

And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls deems it expedient to apply for an OSIFA loan for the following project:
Completion of waterline along Main Street to Lofthouse Brass
New dedicated line from Well # 3 to standpipe,
Installation of booster pump and pump house,
Testing of new system.
Necessary upgrades to water system to provide required minimum hydrant water pressure.
Total Project Cost: $ 562,000.00

And that Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk/Treasurer 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 adopts the minutes of the September 27, 2005 meeting as circulated.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application for a break open ticket lottery as presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 405 provided all regulations are adhered to.

Lewis Hodgson - B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls agree to sponsor the Sleigh Rides at the annual Winterfest on January 14 & 15, 2006.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve support to the Annual Santa Claus Parade Committee in the amount of $ 250.00.

B. Campbell - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have no objection to the Santa Claus Parade Committee closing Hwy 520 Ontario Street from Huston Street to Yonge Street and Yonge Street from Ontario Street to Centre Street on December 3, 2005 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm for the Annual Santa Claus Parade provided the Ontario Provincial Police, the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department and the Ambulance Base have been notified of the closure for detouring.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls purchase a Remembrance Day Wreath in the amount of $ 57.00 from the Vic Fell Memorial Legion Br. 405.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the Tender as presented for Plowing/Sanding/Salting at the Seniors Centre/Library from Brian Darnbrough in the amount of $ 40.00 snow plowing per time, $ 10.00 snow shoveling per time, $ 12.00 sanding/salting per time. Proof of liability insurance to be produced.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and accepts the Agreement between the Ontario Clean Water Agency and the Village of Burk’s Falls to retain the services of the Ontario Clean Water Agency to operate and maintain the Burk’s Falls Water and Wastewater Facilities in accordance with the provisions of this agreement attached hereto.

And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this agreement and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

This Agreement shall take effect on the first day of January 2006.

Lewis Hodgson - B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the request from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine for a municipal contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 for the year 2005 to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Bursary Campaign.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls authorizes the Clerk/Treasurer to send out Registered Letters to those persons who are three years in Tax Arrears;

And that Tax Registration proceedings will begin on January 3, 2006 for those person who remain 3 years in tax arrears.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls rescind By-Law No. 26-2003, being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 2 of the Official Plan for the Village of Burk’s Falls.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Town of Tecumseh regarding Canadian Passports.

And that Council supports the concerns expressed in this resolution and forward our support to the Town of Tecumseh for their collection and presentation.

Cathy Still - B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Township of Wilmot regarding the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund and the limitations for funding request to projects relating to local bridges, roads, solid waste management, water and waste-water;
And that the provision of recreation services at the municipal level is a priority of equal importance in each community;
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the concerns expressed in this resolution and forward our support to the Township of Wilmot for their presentation to the Federal and Provincial Government.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the City of Peterborough regarding Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) funding;

And that Council supports the concerns expressed in this resolution and forward our support to the City of Peterborough for their collection and presentation.

Lewis Hodgson - B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the City of North Bay regarding Resolution No. 2005-694;
And that Council supports the concerns expressed in this resolution and forward our support to the City of North Bay for their collection and presentation.

Lewis Hodgson - B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution and documentation presented by the Municipality of Powassan regarding financial assistance to local food banks.

And that the Burk’s Falls & District Food Bank is operated by volunteers and serves the residents in communities in Armour, Ryerson, Perry, McMurrich-Monteith Townships along with the Town of Kearney;

And that local food banks receive little funding from municipalities and rely on donations from the public and Food Drives sponsored by the local Fire Departments;
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the Municipality of Powassan request to the District of Parry Sound Social Services Board give serious consideration to providing financial assistance to the local food banks.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve support to the Annual Santa Claus Parade Committee in the amount of $ 250.00.

B. Campbell - Lewis Hodgson:
The Village of Burk’s Falls buy 3 barrels of Shac for the treatment of the Burk’s Falls Wastewater system.

Rex Smith - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the accounts payable as presented up to and including October 25, 2005 in the amount of $ 89,408.45 and hereby authorize the Clerk to issue cheques for same.

Lewis Hodgson - Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do now adjourn at 22:00 until the next regular meeting of Council on November 22, 2005.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer