July 25, 2006 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, July 25, 2006 at 7:00 pm. Council members present were Reeve Ron Russell, Councillors Bruce Campbell, Cathy Still, and Rex Smith. Also present were Brian Darnbrough – By-law Enforcement Officer, Mandi Henderson from the Almaguin Forrester, Barry Lockhart C.E.O. and Terry Dyni – Communications Officer from Muskoka Algonquin Health Care.
Mr. Lockhart and Mr. Dyni were present to answer questions/concerns of Council regarding the closing of the Urgent Care Department in March 2007 at the Burk’s Falls and District Health Centre. Mr. Lockhart assured Council that the Urgent Care would not be closing and they were looking for funding to keep the program in Burk’s Falls. By November they will have more information and in November or maybe late October a meeting of all the participating municipalities will be called to have further discussions. More information is required for Council to make any decisions.
Brian Darnbrough gave his report and answered any questions from Council.

The following resolutions were passed:

2006-128
Cathy Still – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls adopts the Minutes of the June 27, 2006 meeting as circulated and the July 18, 2006 meeting as read.

2006-129
B. Campbell – Cathy Still
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolutions circulated by the Township of Strong and the Municipality of Magnetawan expressing concern with the proposed name change of the Muskoka East Parry Sound Health Services to “Muskoka Algonquin Health Care”;

And that Council opposes the change to “Muskoka Algonquin Health Care” as this does not accurately reflect a geographical area in which the Health Care Services are provided;

And that we support the name change to “Muskoka Almaguin Health Services” as this reflects the true area served.

2006-130
B. Campbell – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application as presented to conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery from the Burk’s Falls Figure Skating Club provided all regulations are adhered to.

2006-131
Cathy Still – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the Raffle Lottery application presented by the Burk’s Falls & District Historical Society provided all regulations are adhered to.

2006-132
B. Campbell – Cathy Still
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the application to conduct a Lottery Type Scheme at a Bazaar as presented by the Burk’s Falls United Church provided all regulations are adhered to.
And that Council approve the application to conduct a raffle lottery as presented by the Burk’s Falls United church provided all regulations are adhered to.

2006-133
B. Campbell – Cathy Still
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the 2006 South Almaguin Highlands Economic Development Operating Budget in the amount of $9,000.00 with Burk’s Falls share being $2,700.00;

And that Council hereby rescinds Resolution #2006-112.

2006-134
B. Campbell – Cathy Still
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law No. 13-2006 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a proposal and estimate of costs as represented by the Minister of Transportation and the Corporation of the Village of Burk’s Falls entered into pursuant to Section 116 of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.50 as amended;

And hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law on behalf of the Corporation and affix the seal of the Municipality thereto.

2006-135
We accept the Tender from Whitmell Ltd. in the amount of $23,500.00
Regarding Job 2006-02 – remove asphalt off Yonge Street approximately 346 m x 7 m including entrance ways as marked on the tender document;

We accept the Tender from Whitmell Ltd. in the amount of $7,400.00
Regarding Job 2006-03 – remove asphalt off James Street approximately 208 m x 6.2 m including two intersections as marked on the tender document.

All work to be completed by August 18, 2006 as stated in the tender document.

2006-136
Cathy Still – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls give a donation to the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society in the amount of $400.00 for the year 2006.

2006-137
Cathy Still – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the proposal True Steel Security in the amount of $ 11,520.00 plus GST & PST for a security system to be installed at the Welcome Centre and Covered Footbridge.

2006-138
Cathy Still – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls appoints Bruce Campbell to sit on the Blue Sky Net Selection Committee for the purpose of selecting a consultant to prepare a Strategic Plan for the implementation of a Geographic Information System for 13 municipalities located in the Districts of Nipissing and Parry Sound.

2006-139
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the proposal from A & A Power Generation & Pumps in the amount of $ 4099.00 for semi-annual maintenance of the pumping stations

2006-140
B. Campbell – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the proposal from Greer Galloway up to the amount of $34,710.00 plus GST for updating the Official Plan.

2006-141
B. Campbell – Cathy Still
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by York Region regarding Internationally Trained Physician;

And that Council supports the concerns expressed in their resolution and forward our support to York Region for their presentation to the Provincial Government.

2006-142
B. Campbell – Cathy Still
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Municipality of Clarington expressing concern with the proposed Ontario Clean Water Act;

And that Council supports the concerns expressed in the resolution and forward our support to the Municipality of Clarington for their presentation to the Provincial Government.

2006-143
Rex Smith – Cathy Still
And Whereas the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is acting prematurely not having yet received the final request grant amount from the Province;

Therefore be it resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls respectfully request that the Minister of Health and Long Term Care directly intercede with the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit in order to cause this Health Unit to comply with the stated goals of the Province to provide financial relief to financially challenged member municipalities;

And Further be it resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls demands that the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit immediately reduce its operating budget and associated municipal levy in order to comply with the sprit and intent of the Provincial direction as well as alleviating the unjust subsidy of the former Parry Sound Health Unit;

And further that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and Long Term Care, and the Minister of Finance for their investigation.

2006-144
Rex Smith – Cathy Still
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including July 25, 2006 in the amount of $104,922.51 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.

2006-145
Cathy Still – B.Campbell
We do now adjourn at 22:32 pm until the next regular meeting on August 22, 2006.

Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer