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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 April 24, 2007 at 7:00 pm. All members of Council were
present. Noted and added to March meeting that the street sweeping
tender correspondence should include that two out of the last three
years the successful tender had been late in completing his obligations.
Bruce Campbell declared a conflict of interest on Item 6(n) regarding
the generator and Ron Russell declared a conflict on Item 8(k) regarding
severance application comments.
The following delegations were present:
Bob Hall & Barbara Marlow: Winterfest Committee. They thanked Council
for their support and gave a copy of their financial statement. Bob Hall
has resigned as chairperson and the committee is looking for a
replacement.
Dave MacGregor from Northern Disposal and Sanitation requesting
permission to use the Burk’s Falls Lagoon for a disposal site for his
portable toilets. Council is checking with M.O.E. for their input.
Terry Henderson regarding a driveway permit application on his lot on
Queen Street.
Jill Latendre with a proposal for flower planting, hanging baskets and
maintenance for 2007 season.
Brian Darnbrough – By-law Enforcement Officer gave his report. He asked
questions on the number of dogs allowed per household. He was questioned
regarding outstanding property standards issues.
Len Hall – Village Foreman & Water/Wastewater Operator gave his report.
John Gallagher – Planner regarding plan of subdivision for Square B
Properties Inc. He provided Council with a copy of the proposed
subdivision and asked for any input on design for infrastructure such as
road – water – wastewater – storm water. He is getting all the
information required to submit an application to the South East Parry
Sound Planning Board.
Norm Mason approached Council regarding a lot that is being severed and
had questions concerning land use etc.
The following resolutions were passed:
2007-60
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
We adopt the Minutes of the March 27, 2007 as circulated.
2007-61
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
We approve the driveway application from Terry Henderson at 198 Queen
Street as presented provided all fees are paid .
2007-62
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
Council accepts the proposal for floral arrangements as presented by
Jill Latendre as P.O.#’s 0018-0019-0020 in the amount of $3752.00
including all taxes.
2007-63
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
We accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including April
24, 2007 in the amount of $630,618.19 and hereby authorize the
Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
2007-64
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the request from
the Women’s Own Resource Centre regarding use of Council chambers
effective April 17, 2007 for ten weeks, on Tuesdays from 10am – 12pm.
2007-65
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the quotation
from Peacock Signs for the purchase of safety equipment in the amount of
$ 1378.26 and hereby authorize the Village Foreman to purchase this
equipment.
2007-66
B. Campbell – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the quotation
from SPD Sales Limited for the supply of Multigas Detectors and hereby
authorize the Village Foreman to purchase this equipment.
2007-67
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the letter from
the Burk’s Falls Lions Club regarding a “Jail & Bail” Fundraiser to be
held on May 19, 2007.
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls do not object to the Lions
Club encroaching on the municipal parking lot for this event.
2007-68
Ron Russell – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve the
raffle lottery application as presented by the Burk’s Falls & District
Foodbank provided all regulations are adhered to.
2007-69
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the Blue Sky Net GIS
project as presented subject to the final financial details to be
provided;
And that we authorize Blue Sky Net to pursue completion of a funding
application on behalf of the supporting municipalities.
2007-70
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby amends Resolution #
2007-058 – Accounts Payable for the month of March 2007 to the amount of
$ 612,910.75 to account for cheque
# 5510 which was a voided cheque in the amount of $ 443.61.
2007-71
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law
7-2007 being a by-law to set tax ratios for Municipal purposes for the
year 2007;
And hereby authorize the Clerk and the Reeve sign this by-law and affix
the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2007-72
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law
8-2007 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Mutual Assistance
Agreement between the Corporations of the Township of Perry, Township of
Armour, Township of Ryerson, the Village of Burk’s Falls, the Town of
Kearney and the Municipality of Magnetawan.
And hereby authorize the Clerk and the Reeve sign this by-law and affix
the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2007-73
B. Campbell – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law No. 9-2007
being a by-law to specify the recovery of capped taxes of
commercial/industrial protected properties;
And hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and
affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2007-74
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the 2007
Budget for the Burk’s Falls Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library in the
amount of $ 120779.00, with Burk’s Falls share being $18,170.40;
And that the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the 2007
Budget as presented.
2007-75
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution
presented by the Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena/Community
Centre Board regarding the supply and installation of a Generator at the
arena for emergency shelter purposes in the amount of
$ 30,600.00.
And that Council accepts and supports the installation of an emergency
generator at the Memorial Arena/Community Centre as it is the dedicated
emergency shelter;
And that the costs be shared based on the cost sharing formula with the
Townships of Armour and Ryerson.
2007-76
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the Resolution
circulated by the Township of King calling on the Upper Levels of
Government to Provide Funding Assistance for Municipal Infrastructure
and To Review Certain Programs.
And that Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the requests
as set out in the Resolution from the Township of King;
And forward our support to the Township of King for their presentation
to the Provincial Government for consideration.
2007-77
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
presented by the Municipality of Callander expressing concern with under
funding to Eastholme, Home for the Aged;
And whereas with the current under funding, municipal levies have
continually increased to assist Eastholme, Our Home for the Aged;
And Whereas, current funding is not sufficient to cover inflation on
existing costs such as wages and benefits or utilities or cover the
increased, complex care needs of the home’s residents to meet ministry
standards;
And whereas, with the passing of Bill 140, in respect of a new Long Term
Care Homes Act, 2006; there are concerns that more of the Home’s limited
resources will be spent on the new administrative requirements of
standards, compliance and documentation leading to less money getting to
the bedsides of residents;
And whereas, any possible increase to the accommodation subsidy each
year is currently not a reliable source of funding;
And whereas, the Province has not lived up to it’s commitment to
increase funding for nursing care by $6,000.00 per resident;
And whereas, the 2007 Provincial Budget did not provide any permanent
additional operating funding for long-term care homes;
And whereas, the Province has not addressed the lack of funding
opportunities for boards of management operation district homes for the
aged which have unincorporated townships within their jurisdiction;
Now therefore, the Village of Burk’s Falls is requesting that the
Province provide increased subsidies to ensure adequate care of
residents in long-term care homes;
And further that our resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care for their consideration.
2007-78
Rex Smith – Ron Russell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
circulated by the Town of Parry Sound concerning the C. D. Howe
Institute’s standardized Education Quality and Accountability Office
study and that a number of elementary schools in the West Parry Sound
Area performed considerably below those of other Ontario schools in
communities with similar socio-economic characteristics, and
Whereas results as reported by the C. D. Howe Institute can only lead to
less than desirable impacts on both the child and on the soci-economic
well-being of the Parry Sound area community, and
Whereas the Chair of the Near North District School Board appears to be
dismissing the significance of C.D. Howe Institute EQAO findings; and
Whereas there is significant discrepancy between results of schools in
the North Bay area and those in the West Parry Sound Area;
Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Village of Burk’s
Falls supports the Town of Parry Sound’s concerns expressed in their
resolution and forward our support to the Town of Parry Sound for their
presentation to the Near North District School Board.
2007-79
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we do now adjourn at 22:53 until the next regular meeting of
council on May 22, 2007.
Jarvis W. Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer
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