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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 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m in Council Chambers.
Members present were : Reeve Cathy Still, Councillors Ron Russell, Bruce
Campbell, Rex Smith (7:10) and Lewis Hodgson (7:35).
Delegations to see Council: Linda Briant from the Coin Laundry
expressing concern with the increase in water rates and the increase
costs to operate her small business which relies heavily on water
consumption (laundrymat). Bruce explained rationale for raising rates –
there was no response at the Public Meeting and the rates were based on
the information on hand at that time.
By-law Enforcement Officer Brian Darnbrough gave his report. He is
continuing to take calls until the end of May. Mr. Jim Mahoney has been
in discussions with Jarvis Osborne regarding taking over for Brian.
Village Foreman, Water/WasteWater operator Len Hall gave his report
including roads, water, sewers, culverts, streetlights, trainings.
The following resolutions were passed:
2008-065
B. Campbell- Ron Russell:
That we adopt the Minutes of the March 25, 2008 meeting as circulated.
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2008-066
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
That the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-law
14-2008 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with other
municipalities for the provision of fire prevention and public education
services;
And that Council has reviewed the agreement attached to and forming part
of this by-law and hereby authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this
by-law and affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
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2008-067
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls approve the application to
conduct a Raffle Lottery as presented by the M.A. Wittick School Council
provided all regulations are adhered to.
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2008-068
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:
That we accept the Tender for Mid Western Line Striping Inc. as
presented at the same rates as 2007.
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2008-069
B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
That we accept the Tender from Grand & Toy in the amount of
$ 1,475.18 plus taxes for the purchase of a lap top computer.
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2008-070
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the
correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the 2008
Municipal Road and bridge Infrastructure Investment fund in the amount
of $ 24,950;
And that Council verify that the $24,950.00 allocated by the province
will be used for municipal road and bridge capital investments needs;
And that a final summary report detailing expenditures, use of
provincial funding and outcomes achieved shall be submitted to the
Ministry and the Ministry may request an independent audit of the
project; and
Any funds intended for the project that are not used in accordance with
rehabilitation of municipal road and bridge capital investment needs or
the terms outlined above will be returned to the ministry.
2008-071
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls give a donation in the
amount of $ 150.00 to the Almaguin Highlands Secondary School 2008
Graduation Ceremonies.
2008-072
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read By-Law 15-2008
being a by-law to adopt a policy on the dedication Parkland or
alternatively, cash-in-lieu of parkland for the Village of Burk’s Falls;
And That we authorize the Reeve and the Clerk to sign this by-law and
affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.
2008-073
B. Campbell – Ron Russell:
Whereas the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to
formalize a cooperative partnership between the municipalities to share
resources for the purpose of developing and implementing a Municipal GIS
for the partner municipalities and;
Whereas the MOU will authorize Blue Sky Net to act as the project lead
and to enter into vendor, funding and related supplier contracts on
behalf of the Municipal Partners, then
Be It Resolved that in order to proceed with the Blue Sky Municipal
Geographic Information System Partnership the Municipality of the
Village of Burk’s Falls has reviewed and agrees in principal with the
articles contained in the Memorandum of Understanding for the Blue Sky
Municipal Geographic Information System Partnership.
2008-074
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have reviewed the Armour
Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena/Community Centre budget as
presented in the amount of $ 270,400.00; and
That Council approves the budget as presented with Burk’s Falls share
being
$ 46,770.00
2008-077
Rex Smith – B. Campbell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls has reviewed the Tri R
Landfill budget as presented in the amount of $ 149,300.00; and
That Council approves the budget as presented with Burk’s Falls share
being $ 44,790.00; and
The Council for the Village of Burk’s has reviewed the Tri R Recycling
budget as presented in the amount of $69,700.00;
And that Council approves the budget as presented with Burk’s Falls
share being $20,910.00
2008-078
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
The Village of Burk’s Falls accept the 2008 Draft Emergency Response
Budget of $ 24,411.90 (this excludes the wages line) to follow the cost
sharing amounts of 1/3 Armour, 1/3 Ryerson & 1/3 Burk’s Falls.
2008-079
B. Campbell – Lewis Hodgson:
That we accept the Tender from Klink Enterprise for maintenance of the
Municipal flower gardens in the amount of $4,858.96
2008-080
Ron Russell – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls accepts the tender from
dePeuters
to install new flooring in the municipal office and lobby.
2008-081
Lewis Hodgson – Ron Russell:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
passed by Tay Valley Township expressing concern with the Evaluation and
Approval Process for Provincial funding;
And that we support the request for the province to make infrastructure
funding available to all municipalities based upon formulae similar to
those developed for the Move Ontario and the Municipal roads and Bridges
Fund so that municipal politicians and staff do not have to waste
valuable time, effort and money in applying for the various programs’
funds that would enable the construction of necessary projects;
And further that our resolution of support be directed to Tay Valley
Township for their presentation to the Provincial government for
consideration.
2008-082
Lewis Hodgson – B. Campbell
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
presented by the City of Ottawa requesting the Province of Ontario pay
for MPAC services;
Therefore be it resolved that the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the
petition requesting the Province of Ontario pay a proportional share of
MPAC costs related to education property taxes; and
That our support be directed to the City of Ottawa for their
presentation
2008-083
B. Campbell – Rex Smith:
The Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls have read the resolution
from the City of Port Colborne expressing concern with Ontario
Regulation 429/07 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act,2005 establishes accessibility standards for customer
services which apply to ever designated public sector organization,
including municipalities, and others that provide goods or services to
members of the public or other third parties;
And whereas designated public sector organizations, including
municipalities, must comply with the accessibility standards established
by O.Reg. 429/07 by January 1, 2010.
And Whereas municipalities must establish policies, practices and
procedures governing the provision of their goods or services to persons
with disabilities in a manner that respects the dignity and independence
of persons with disabilities; enables persons with disabilities to
obtain use or benefit from the goods or services; and gives persons with
disabilities equal opportunity to obtain, use and benefit from the goods
or services;
And Whereas the Council for the Village of Burk’s Falls supports the
concerns expressed by the City of Port Colborne and petition the
Province of Ontario for the development and provision of a proper and
fair provincial funding mechanism to assist municipalities and other
provincially funded public sector organizations in complying with the
provisions of O.Reg.429/07 so that the financial burden imposed by the
Regulations is fairly shared by all the residents of Ontario.
And That our resolution of support be sent to the City of Port Colborne
for their presentation to the Province.
2008-084
B. Campbell – Rex Smith
That the Village of Burk’s Falls purchase a front loader bucket from
Tracks & Wheels for our Kubota Tractor for $ 6,122.34, tax included.
2008-085
Rex Smith – Ron Russell:
That we accept the Accounts Payable in the amount of $ 89,731.11.
2008-086
Ron Russell – Lewis Hodgson:
Whereas the Joint Building Committee would have one stop shopping for a
Building Permit; and
Whereas North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority currently does not
conduct re-inspections of existing septic systems the Joint Building
Committee would implement a re-inspection program;
Whereas because of no re-inspection program by North Bay Mattawa
Conservation Authority the Joint Building Committee would have better
control and enforcement for the prevention of leaching from
malfunctioning septic systems into our lakes and rivers; and
Whereas the implementation of a septic system re-inspection program
would allow our lakes and rivers to improve and regain sustainability
for the reproduction of native fish and species and fish habitat; and
Whereas the Provincial Government’s Source Water Protection Act would be
better implemented and enforced; now
Therefore be it resolved that the councils of the Joint Building
Committee request that the Provincial Government amend the Ontario
Building Code Act allowing the Joint Building Committee for the
municipalities of the Township of Magnetawan, Townships of Ryerson,
Strong, Joly and Machar and the Village of Burk’s Falls and the Village
of Sundridge to conduct and enforce Part 8 Septic Systems as outlined in
the Ontario Building Code.
Recorded Vote:
Ron Russell – yea Rex Smith – Nay
Bruce Campbell – nay Lewis Hodgson – Yea
Cathy Still – nay
Motion Defeated
2008-087
Lewis Hodgson –B. Campbell:
The council for the Village of Burk’s Falls has reviewed the South
Almaguin
Highlands Economic Development Committee budget as presented in the
amount of
$ 70,000.00;
And that council approves the budget as presented with Burk’s Falls
share being $ 4,500.00
2008-088
Rex Smith – Lewis Hodgson:
That we do now adjourn at 23:00 p.m. until the next regular meeting on
May 27, 2008
Linda Maurer
Assistant Clerk.
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