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THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S
FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Burk’s Falls Council was
held on Tuesday March 28, 2006 at 7:00 pm. Present were Reeve Ron
Russell, Councilors Bruce Campbell, Cathy Still and Rex Smith (7:15).
Councilor Smith called prior to the start of the meeting to declare a
conflict of interest on the Street sweeping tender and asked if these
tenders could be opened first on the agenda.
Guests and delegations included the following:
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Boulerice for the sweeping tender.
Brian Darnbrough- By-law Enforcement Officer.
Chris Hope – Almaguin News reporter.
Len Hall – Village Foreman and Water/Wastewater Operator.
The Welcome centre proposal were opened and discussed with a further
meeting to be set for April 7, 2006 to meet with the two proponents.
The following Resolutions were passed.
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
We adopt the Minutes of the February 22, 2006 as circulated and amended
to include the attendance of Councilor Cathy Still at the regular
meeting.
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That we accept the tender for Sweeping Village streets from 1249057
ONTARIO LIMITED in the amount of $ 5,208.95 including GST.
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
Whereas the Provincial Government is awarding funding to eligible
communities through the Northern Communities Investment Readiness
program to promote and support investment in Northern Ontario; and
Whereas, the Federal government through the FedNor program may have
funding available to contribute to the project as well; and
Whereas the provincial program permits up to $5,000.00 per community and
in order to maximize the potential funding the Blue Sky Economic Growth
Corporation (BSEGC), a non-profit economic development organization,
would submit an application on behalf of several communities in the Blue
Sky Region, of which the municipality of the Village of Burk’s Falls is
a part;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Corporation of the Village of
Burk’s Falls supports, in principle, the initiative of Blue Sky Economic
growth corporation to prepare a funding application to the Northern
Communities Investment Readiness Initiative and FedNor, to conduct
research that provides information related to industry demand and
analyzing it in conjunction with data that will be relevant to
industries looking to invest in our region.
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
The Village of Burk’s Falls Council approves the membership to the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities and authorizes the payment of the
membership fee of $ 161.22.
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls allows the Women’s Own Resource Centre
the use of Council Chambers from April 2006 to March 2007 for the Rural
Outreach Endeavour Program.
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
Whereas the Province of Ontario has recognized the importance of stroke
patients receiving appropriate treatment within 2 hours of the onset of
symptoms; and
Whereas there is no Designated Stroke Centre within Parry Sound
District;
And that the West Parry Sound Health Centre take immediate steps to
become a Designated Stroke Centre or Tele-Health Stroke Centre; and
That the Ministry of Health provide the necessary funding and resources
to allow this important local health care initiative to proceed this
fiscal year.
Cathy Still – B. Campbell:
That we approve the application for a Driveway permit, and Water and
Sewer services as presented by Terry Hewitt at 109 Queen Street.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we approve the application for a Driveway Permit, and Water and
Sewer Services as presented at 113 Queen Street from Robert Hewitt.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That the Village of Burk’s Falls join the Almaguin Hazmat Group at a
cost of $ 3.00 per household based on the new MPAC household numbers.
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the 2005
Compliance Report (Summary Report for the Burk’s Falls Water System) as
presented to council in accordance with Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03
under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
That we approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented
by the Burk’s Falls Lions Club provided all regulations are adhered to.
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donates $ 150.00 to the
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School Graduation Awards Night.
B. Campbell – Cathy Still
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the
resolution presented by the City of Kawartha Lakes regarding the costs
to municipalities for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation;
And that Council supports the concerns expressed in their resolution;
Now therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls request the
Government of Ontario immediately assume responsibility for full cost of
MPAC and their services;
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
presented by the Town of Collingwood along with the recommendations of
the Collingwood Public Utilities Services Board regarding “Watertight,
The case for change in Ontario’s water and wastewater sector”.
And that Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports and endorse
the letter forwarded to the Minister of Public Infrastructure and
renewal from the Office of the Mayor of the Town of Collingwood;
And that our resolution of support be directed to the Town of
Collingwood for their presentation to the Minister of Public
Infrastructure and Renewal
B. Campbell – Cathy Still:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolutions
circulated by the City of Kawartha Lakes, the City of Owen Sound, the
County of Grey and the Press Release from the Township of Pickle Lake
expressing concerns with the ever increasing costs to municipalities to
subsidize Provincial health and social programs.
Whereas municipalities are being forced to place increased financial
pressure on the property tax payers to meet these financial demands;
And Whereas many young families and seniors in Ontario are finding the
municipal property tax to be a financial hardship along with the
increase in costs for water and sewer treatment and virtually all costs
of running a home;
And that due to the increases many working families and seniors may be
forced out of their homes and communities they love as their incomes
have not increased to meet these demands;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls urges the
Provincial Government to develop a plan to begin to address this
municipal financial crisis, by contributing to municipalities, beginning
in 2006, a Provincial commitment to Ontario’s municipalities, of $ 600
million per year for the next 5 years, this commitment will begin to
address the serious financial crisis facing municipalities in Ontario;
Cathy Still – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
presented by the Municipality of Durham expressing concern with the
barriers placed on family physicians;
And that physicians currently practicing in other parts of Canada
wishing to move their practice to Ontario cannot do so immediately as
they are required to receive a medical licensure through either:
1. the College of Family Physicians of Canada,
2. apply for a restricted license until they have received the license
from the CFPC within 3 years,
3. or apply for registration through practice assessment
And whereas each of these criteria could take up to one year before the
physician is able to open a medical practice in Ontario.
Therefore be it resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the
request to have the Provincial government take immediate action to
remove these barriers to family physicians who wish to relocate their
medical practices to Ontario from other provinces;
And that our support be directed to the Municipality of Durham for their
presentation to the Provincial government.
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
We accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including March
28, 2006 in the amount of $ 145,191.45 and hereby authorize the
Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for
same.
2006-062
Rex Smith – Cathy Still:
We do now adjourn at 22:50 until the next regular meeting.
Jarvis W. Osborne,
Clerk/Treasurer
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