July 24, 2007 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 24, 2007 at 7:00pm. All members of the Council were present.
James Kirk-White attended to take a picture of Council for the web site. He informed Council that he would link a fire department page to the Village site and keep it updated through John Stark, Fire Prevention Officer.
Brian Darnbrough, By-Law Enforcement Officer, have his report. His concerns were the boathouse on Sharpe St.; garbage being put out Wednesday evening which could cause bear problems; the flower pots on the poles are blocking the no parking signs; and heavy trucks on the side streets.
Norm Mason attended this meeting to request permission to have a used car lot on the property he had purchased on Ontario St. He needs a letter from the Village stating they are in favour of this.

The following Resolutions were passed:

2007-117
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
We adopt the Minutes of the June 26, 2007 meeting as circulated.
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2007-118
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Village of Burk’s Falls agrees to support the Near North Heritage Group Golf Tournament by sponsoring one entire hole in the total amount of $400.00.
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2007-119
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the Break Open Ticket Lottery application as presented by the Almaguin Bowl Association provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2007-120
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
We approve the application to conduct a Raffle Lottery as presented by the Burk’s Falls United Church provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2007-121
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approves the proposal from Louisa Moffit for placement of signs on Elm & Yonge Streets as presented.
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2007-122
Ron Russell – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the 9-1-1 Public Emergency Reporting Service Agreement with Bell Canada, which is automatically renewed every 5 years;

And that Council supports the renewal of this agreement for 9-1-1 Public Emergency Reporting Services.
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2007-123
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read and approve By-Law No. 12-2007 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to participate in an
Asset Management Program for funding through the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program (COMRIF);

And that council hereby authorizes the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2007-124
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Town of Kearney;

And that Council supports the Sustainable Forest Plan now being used by the Algonquin Forest Authority and that this plan continue to be used for the future;

And that our support be forwarded to the Town of Kearney for their collection and presentation to the Provincial Government.
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2007-125
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
We have read the Resolution circulated by the Town of Parry Sound opposing the passage of the Private Members Bill C-451 to remove “Northern Ontario Status” from the District of Parry Sound;

And Whereas the proposed legislation aims to make FedNor a permanent government agency, and would eliminate the riding for Parry Sound –Muskoka from those eligible to receive funding through this agency;

And Whereas removing the “Northern Ontario” status from the small municipalities within the District of Parry Sound would mean millions in lost funding for this area;

And Whereas the “DISTRICT OF PARRY SOUND” is part of Northern Ontario and experiences the same socio-economic and geographic problems as other areas in Northern Ontario.

Now therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls does hereby urge the defeat of this legislation and forward our concern to Prime Minister Harper, The Honourable Tony Clement.

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2007-126
B. Campbell – Rex Smith
We have read the Resolution circulated by the Municipality of Huron East expressing frustration with the Ministry of the Environment regarding delays in obtaining approvals from the Ministry;

And that the Village of Burk’s Falls is well aware of the delays in obtaining Certificate of Approvals for work to be completed from the Ministry of the Environment;

Therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the petition of the Municipality of Huron East and request the Minister of the Environment review the approvals process to ensure municipalities can comply with Ministry standards.
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2007-127
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Municipality of Whitestone requesting the Parry Sound District Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMS) to reconfigure the representation on the committee such that each municipality has one equal vote;

And Further support the request that the EMS Committee supply all municipalities with the reports that justified the purchase of two rural response units along with their specifications and the Ministry of Health report on the competitive tender for such units;
And Further support the request that the EMS Committee supply the municipalities with the reports, plans and specifications for the construction of a land ambulance building to be constructed on Pointe au Baril at a reported cost of $980,000 and the report of the building specified by the Ministry of Health;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls request the EMS Committee respond to this resolution.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DEFEATED
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2007-128
Ron Russell – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by the Municipality of Whitestone pertaining to information obtained through the Freedom of Information Act indicating that the Ministry of Natural Resources contacted the Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel Association and the Association of Municipality of Ontario prior to the amendments to the regulation to include the District of Parry Sound and the District of Nipissing under the Aggregate Resources Act;

And Whereas no pre-consultation with the municipalities prior to the passing of the Aggregate Resources Act to notify small pit owners/operators of the changes inadvertently gives disadvantage and less time to have forecast growth/modify their needs for expansion’

And Whereas the requirement to license pits on private lands will decrease the sustainability of
small pits resulting in owners to cease operations;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls hereby petitions the provincial government not to amend the Aggregate Resources Act to include these two districts under the ARA;

And that our support be sent to the Municipality of Whitestone for their collection and presentation to the Provincial Government.
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2007-129
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution circulated by Greater Sudbury concerning the private members bill (Bill 150) requesting the Ontario minimum wage be increased to $10.00 per hour that was tabled in the Ontario Legislature;

And Whereas the council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the concerns expressed in this resolution;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls, in the spirit of social justice and in recognition of government’s basic role to protect hose citizens in our society who are most vulnerable and in need, hereby endorses provincial Bill 150 and petitions Queen’s Park to enact Bill 150. The Bill would raise the minimum wage to $ 10.00 per hour immediately and not by 2010 as outlined in the spring 2007 Ontario Budget;

And the Village of Burk’s Falls forward their support to Greater Sudbury for their presentation to the Provincial Government.
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2007-130
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith
We have read the resolution circulated by the City of Owen Sound expressing concern with Consolidated Court costs and the demands on local host municipal Police Services to provide security and pay 100% of the costs;
Whereas the Consolidated Court is used by the entire surrounding community and even by those further a field with its local municipal taxpayers responsible for paying for security; and

Whereas the Province of Ontario is the only Canadian Province or Territory not paying for Court Security; and

Therefore Be It Resolved that the Provincial Government fulfill its responsibility and pay for 100% of Court Security costs, and

That we forward our support to the City of Owen Sound for their collection as presentation.

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2007-131
Rex Smith – B. Campbell
We accept the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including July 24, 2007 in the amount of $388434.83 and hereby authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2007-132
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
That we do now adjourn at 21:13 until the next scheduled meeting on August 28, 2007.

Jarvis Osborne
Clerk/Treasurer