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THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S
FALLS
COUNCIL MINUTES
The regular meeting of the
Burk’s Falls Council was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday August 28, 2007.
Present were Reeve Cathy Still, Councillors Ron Russell, Rex Smith and
Lewis Hodgson.
Cathy Still declared a conflict on a closed session item, Rex Smith
declared a pecuniary interest on the Garbage pick up tender and on a
closed session item, Lewis Hodgson declared a conflict regarding the
theatre delegation.
Kathy Parry, President of Branch 405, Royal Canadian Legion was present
to request a reduction in the general portion of their taxes. Council
will pass a by-law in September 2007.
Brian Darnbrough, By-law Enforcement and Property Standards Officer was
present to give his report.
At 7:30 a Property Standards Committee meeting was called to order to
discuss some outstanding issues in the Village. The Committee was
informed of the legal advice supplied to the Officer and then gave
direction form him to proceed. Letters will be sent out to these in
contravention explaining the procedures that will be taken for failing
to comply. The Property Standards Committee Meeting was concluded at
7:45 p.m and Council proceeded with the regular meeting.
The following resolutions were passed:
2007 – 133
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
That we adopt the Minutes of the July 24, 2007, August 9, 2007 and
August 14, 2007
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2007-134
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:
That we approve the Accounts Payable as presented up to and including
August 28, 2007 in the amount of $210,410.27 and hereby authorize the
Clerk/Treasurer to issue cheques for same.
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2007-l35
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That we approve the driveway application as presented from Norm Mason at
Part of Lot 5, Conc. 8, Part of Lot 49, Ontario Street provided all fees
are paid in full.
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2007-136
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell:
That we approve a donation in the amount of $ 200.00 to the AMCTO – Zone
7 conference to be held on October 24 – 26, 2007.
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2007- 137
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell:
That we approve the Blanket Raffle Lottery application as presented by
the RCL Branch 405, Vic Fell Memorial Legion provided all regulations
are adhered to.
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2007-138
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the application for
a break open ticket lottery from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 405
provided all regulations are adhered to.--
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2007-139
Lewis Hodgson – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
circulated by the Town of Erin expressing concern about the cumulative
impacts of the large scale water taking from Ontario’s aquifers,
especially by commercial bottlers;
Whereas the Ministry of the Environment has mandated Conservation
Authority experts and Municipalities to participate in developing source
protection plan guidelines and a framework to manage water resources on
a watershed basis taking into consideration everything that influences
the sources of our drinking water whether it is surface or groundwater;
And Whereas there is no fund or resources available to Municipalities to
offset the associated costs for groundwater management studies, abate
the negative impacts of large-scale commercial water taking operations
or to be able to implement local initiatives to protect the water
resource;
And Whereas other water taking entities, such as golf courses offset the
amount of water taken by returning much of it as surface water and by
paying local taxes;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the
petition request by the Town of Erin to the Honourable Laurel Broten,
Minister of the Environment to place a moratorium on issuing any new
permits-to-take-water for commercial water bottling companies until such
time as a meaningful levy royalty, payable to the local municipality, is
put into place that will allow for infrastructure development to
safeguard involved source water areas.
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2007-140
Ron Russell – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
presented by the Municipality of Marmora and Lake expressing concern
with the current property tax system; and
Whereas rapidly increasing property assessments and resultant property
tax increases re a hardship to many Ontario taxpayers; and
Whereas the system of province-wide Current Value Assessment was
designed to bring fairness to Ontario taxpayers. In the current
environment of rapidly increasing residential assessments, changes to
the tax system are warranted to ensure this fairness for all taxpayers;
and
Whereas a system based solely on CVA is not satisfactory;
Therefore the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls forward their
support expressed by the Municipality of Marmora and Lake for their
presentation to the Premier for consideration.
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2007-141
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
presented by the City of Kawartha Lakes regarding family physician
incentives;
Whereas all municipalities rated as “underserviced” are facing similar
concerns in having family physicians open practices in small rural
areas, when they are taking advantage of salaried positions in local
hospitals and emergency departments where they are provided with
enhanced remunerations and lifestyle opportunities.
And that the council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the
concerns expressed in this resolution and forward our support to the
City of Kawartha Lakes for their presentation to the Minister of Health.
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2007-142
Ron Russell – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the tender from
Smith’s Mobil Sweeper
For curbside garbage pick up as follows:
2008 2009
$29,500.00 $32,500.00
$1770.00 GST $1950.00 GST
$31,270.00 $34,450.00
Rex Smith declared conflict
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2007-143
Ron Russell – Lewis Hodgson:
As per the Municipal Act. S.O. 2001, c. 25 as amended, 239(2) Council
for the Village of Burk’s Falls enters into a closed meeting at 8:00
p.m.
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2007-144
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell:
As per the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, p.239(2) Council
for the Village of Burk’s Falls exits from a closed meeting at 21:30.
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2007-145
That we approve a donation to the Near North Crime Stoppers in the
amount of $ 100.00 for their annual golf tournament.
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2007-146
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls make a donation in the
amount of $ 100.00 to the 9-1-1 Advisory Board.
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2007-147?
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That we do now adjourn at 22:38 pm until the next scheduled meeting on
September 25, 2007
Jarvis W. Osborne.
Clerk/Treasurer
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