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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 27, 2007 at 7:0 p.m. Present were : Reeve Cathy
Still and Councillors Ron Russell, Bruce Campbell, Rex Smith and Lewis
Hodgson(7:45pm).
Rex Smith declared a conflict regarding the sweeping tender on the
agenda and left the table during discussions concerning the same.
Delegations at this meeting included the following:
Leo Boulerice for the opening of the sweeping tenders, Lois Cookman and
Pauline Field from the Food Bank. They thanked Council for their
donation and gave an update on their program.
Derek Miller – Paul Scargall – Tim Harvey (Pinestone), Greg Lipsett (Loblaws)
regarding the commercial development in Armour. They went over the draft
servicing agreement between Loblaw Properties Limited and 1653194
Ontario Ltd. and the Village of Burk’s Falls.
Terry Clark from the Welcome Centre. She asked if Council could get
another supply of brochures before summer. She would also like the
monitor moved from the basement to the office portion of the building.
Jim and Linda McConnell regarding bringing their building into the
Village. It can be put on a permanent foundation and hook to Village
water and sewer so that it is not a mobile unit.
Gary Binkley – Ontario Street business owners asking Council if they
have a four year or long term plan for the Village. He had a letter
signed by approximately 25 businesses supporting his request.
The following Resolutions were passed:
2007-41
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
That we adopt the Minutes of the February 20, 2007 meeting as
circulated.
2007-42
Ron Russell – Lewis Hodgson
That we accept the Tender as presented from 1249057 Ontario Ltd. in the
amount of $5400.00 including taxes for sweeping the Village streets as
outlined in their tender document. Conflict of Interest declared by Rex
Smith.
2007-43
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the 2006 Annual
Report for the Burk’s Falls Water Treatment Plant as presented to
council in accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg.170/03 and O.Reg 247/06
S.10(1) under the Safe Drinking Act.
2007-44
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the 2006 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 Act.
2007-45
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the
recommendations by the Joint Building Committee to include issuing of
notices for building without a permit be considered part of the
administrative duties of the CBO, and charges or fines received for
enforcement of the Building Code Act be paid to the JBC to cover
operating costs, less fees paid by By-law enforcement.
And that the CBO is authorized to employ the services of James Mahoney
as required for by-law enforcement of the Ontario Building Code.
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Village of Burk’s
Falls supports the recommendations of the Joint Building Committee.
2007-46
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the resolution
passed by the Joint Building Committee at their regular meeting on
February 22, 2007 recommending a Wage & Benefit Package for the Chief
Building Official effective June 1, 2007.
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the Wage &
Benefit Package as presented.
2007-47
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the following
persons to be members of the Burk’s Falls Recreation Council:
Laurie Gionet, Julie Burgess, Amanda Hayes, Angie Dingman, June Crozier.
2007-48
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the 2007
Burk’s Falls & District Fire Board Operating Budget in the amount of $
175,360.00 with Burk’s Falls share being $ 52,608.00 and the
pre-approved Truck replacement and hall renovation budget of $133,000.00
with Burk’s Falls share being $39,900.00. Total Burk’s Falls share for
2007 budget purposes $ 92,508.00
2007-49
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
circulated by the Township of McMurrich-Monteith expressing concern with
the lack of funding to our local hospitals and in particular funding for
laboratory services;
And that we support these concerns and forward our support to the
Township of McMurrich-Monteith for their presentation and collection to
the Minister of Health.
2007-50
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
circulated by the Municipality of Magnetawan expressing concern that
small Ontario schools are being threatened with closure;
And that we support the Municipality of Magnetawan in their request to
the Ministry of Education and Training to revisit the criteria used in
determining the sustainability of small rural Ontario Schools to make it
more relevant to the rural communities in which they exist;
And therefore our resolution of support will be sent to the Municipality
of Magnetawan for their collection and presentation to the Minister of
Education.
2007-51
Ron Russell – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution
circulated by the County of Huron; and
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the County of Huron
in encouraging the Province of Ontario to assume 100% of the Ontario
Disability Support Program;
And forward our support to the County of Huron for their presentation to
the Province.
2007-52
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
circulated by the Municipality of Powassan;
Whereas in November 2006, the M.O.E. released the final Drinking Water
Quality Management Standard (OWQMS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act
2002; and
Whereas under this Act, owners of Municipal drinking water systems will
be required to obtain a Municipal Drinking Water License; and
Whereas to do so, they will be required to have among other things, an
“Accredited Operating Authority” and an approved “Operational Plan” for
each of their systems; and
Whereas the implementation of the OWQMS will have costs associated with
the ongoing third-party audits, which may range from $ 3,000 to $ 7,000
annually based on system size and geographic considerations;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council for the Village of Burk’s
Falls calls upon the Honourable Minister of the Ministry of the
Environment NOT to approve the implementation of “third party audits”
considering the clear mandate of an Accredited Operating Authority
including other policies, programs and guidelines already in place of
proposed to insure that health and safety of our water systems remains
at the forefront; and
That we forward our resolution of support to the Minister of the
Environment for his consideration.
2007-53
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve the
servicing agreement dated the 27th day of March, 2007 between Loblaw
Properties Limited, 1653194 Ontario Ltd. and the Corporation of the
Village of Burk’s Falls. Schedule D engineered drawings to be amended.
And that Council authorizes the Reeve and Clerk to sign this agreement
on behalf of the Village of Burk’s Falls.
2007-54
B. Campbell – Rex Smith
That we accept the tender from the Almaguin News/Almaguin Forester for
an ad in the 2007 Summer magazine for the Theatre in the amount of $
150.00 plus GST.
2007-55
B. Campbell – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donates $150.00 to the
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School Graduation Awards Night for 2007.
2007-56
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
That we accept the tender from Midwestern Line Striping Inc. provided
for pavement markings for the year 2007.
2007-57
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls donates $250.00 to the
Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society for the year 2007.
2007-58
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
The we accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including
March 27, 2007 in the amount of $613354.36 and hereby authorize the
Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
2007-59
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we do now adjourn at 2300 until the next regular meeting of Council
scheduled for April 24, 2007.
Jarvis W. Osborne,
Clerk/Treasurer
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