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01 04 1984 Council Minutes ~ . . . ~ COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JANUARY 4, 1984 FIRST MEETING FOR 1984 OF THE 1983 COUNCIL Oro Council met pursuant to adjournment of the last meeting for 1983, held on December 19, 1983, with the following members present: Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor S. Davie J. McEwen R. Drury T. Halfacre A. Johnson Declaration of Conflict of Interest - none declared. Minutes The minutes of the last regular meeting of Council held on December 19, 1983 were on motion of Johnson and Halfacre, confirmed as printed and received. Copies of Letters Forwarded -Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet - notice of change of Council meeting dates for January and February 1984. -Stewart, Esten, attn: action. -Ronald Young, Fire Chief - forwarding cheque for Ark Welder which was stolen And, letter with respect to housing for fire equipment at Adult Occupational tion of the addition to Fire Hall at the Centre. -B.J. Fraser, Assessment Commissioner - invitation to attend a meeting of Council for clarification of Minister's letter regarding return of the Assessment Roll for 1984. -Skelton, Brumwell & Assoc. Ltd., forwarding resolution of Council with respect to proposal for Windfield Estates, respecting cul-de-sac and Road from same to 4th line. -Orillia Minor Hockety re: financial support. -Walter Jasinski re: forwarding amount equivalent to 1983 taxes and request same use for 1984 season and he sign enclosed agreement. -Trustees S.C.B.E. (Chairman) with copy to Lloyd Fletcher expressing Council's appreciation for Mr. Fletcher's stand on percentage wage increase for Trustees. -O.J. Rowe, Q.C. - advising his drainage complaint had been referred to Road Committee for recom- mendation to Council. -Northern &Central Gas Corp. advising of Council meeting dates and requesting Council be advised as to meeting able to attend. -Barrie Examiner & Orillia Packet re: servicing of Oil Furnaces in Township Buildings. -Royal Bank of Canada re: reduction of irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit 5902/7712 for Jo- Con Developments to $32,000.00 with copy of letter to Jo-Con Developments. -W.J. Cowie, Shanty Bay Fire Fighters re: financial funding for Ball Diamond at Shanty Bay Com- munity Centre lands - advising the request is tabled pending comprehensive Recreation Master Plan - copy to Ron Young. -Live Stock Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Food, forwarding application for Grant - Livestock killed by Wolves, one calf owned by Shelswell Bros., valued at $300.00. -Stuart Woodrow suggesting signs facing Township Office Parking Lot and Fairgrounds Road be re- moved. -Toronto Hilton Harbour Castle forwarding names of delegates for accommodation to attend 1984 Good Roads Convention. -Ministry of Tourism & Recreation - forwarding news clipping. -Letters to all Community Hall Committees requesting Books and records of accounts be deposited with Township Auditors for audit of 1983 Books. D.S. White, Q.C. re: Plan 1 - Monk Street requesting he advise of further during break-in. Centre during comple- ~ .' . . ~ Pg. 2 FI MEETING JANUARY 4 1984 On motion of McEwen and Drury, copies of letters as presented and forwarded accepted as satisfactory and same be filed for necessary reference. Presented letter from Ministry of Transportation & Communications forwarding written approvals for: 1. Purchase of second Grader in 1983 from Champion Road Machinery for total difference after trade-in of $28,676.00. Contract 83-01 Calcium Chlordie - Miller Paving tender price Contract 83-02 Pit Run Gravel - Reeves Construction " " Contract 83-03 Crushed Gravel - Collingwood Sand & Gravel" Contract 83-04 Prime & Surface Treat. - Sealey & Arnill " Contract 83-05 Hot Asphalt - McKean Quarries Ltd., " Contract 83-06 Supply of Corr. Pipe - Big "0" Drain Tile " Contract 83-09 Winter Sand Cliff Varcoe Ltd., " Contract 83-10 Snow Removal Equipment 1983/84 Season Morris Shelswell FWD Truck $45.00 per hr. plus $28.00 per day stand-by Routes A & B Jim Kenny White Tractor & Blower $27.50 per hour Route C. Non Asphaltic Dust Layer - Canam Oil Services up to 90,922 litres @ 0.1556 per litre. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 48,610.00 48,973.00 84,930.00 51,472.18 80,082.45 10,588.05 12,190.00 " " " " " 10. On motion of Johnson and Drury, the written approvals, as presented for the various 1983 Contracts, for payment verification, be received and filed for necessary reference. statement Presented'from Ministry of Transportation & Communications, for Interim Subsidy Payment for 1983 Expenditures, has been Accountant for payment of Subsidy to a total of $77,300.00. In December, 1983. advising that the second checked and forwarded to Cheque for same had been application General received On motion of Johnson and Drury, letter and statement of approval for second Interim Subsidy appli- cation payment in the amount of $77,300.00 be received and filed for reference, also acknowledgement of cheque for same having been received and deposited In December. Presented letter from Ron Johnston Insurance advising of options for Insurance coverage of Computer System. Clerk advised that temporary coverage had been placed under Option 2, being all risk coverage including Machinery Breakdown with Hardware Coverage for $37,000 and Software $26,000 and also includes Extra Expense Coverage of $10,000 for an Annual Premium of $541.00. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, the temporary coverage for the broader coverage be applied and reviewed along with the amount of the deductible for the Computer System. Clerk advised that Insurance Coverage had been placed on the 64 Minitor Monitors at Shanty Bay which are to be distributed early in January to each Fire Department. Coverage had been placed for $36,000 on temporary basis until same is reviewed as to coverage amount and deductible once each monitor is distributed to Firemen. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, action of placing of temporary coverage accepted as satisfactory and coverage and deductible amount be reviewed with Ron Johnston Insurance. ,.- . . . .. Pg. 3 FIRST MEETING JANUARY 4, 1984 Presented letter from Assistant Secretary, Oro Horticultural Society in reply to Township letter with respect to request for preparation of Newsletter for the Society and Council's alternative for grant in lieu of preparation and printing of Newsletter. Letter outlines a few more facts about the Newsletter publication and request for annual grant for 1984. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, letter be received and placed on file for reference when grants are to be considered for the 1984 Budget. Presented letter from Ontario Hydro in reply to Township letter with respect to proposed Street Lights as petitioned for by residents of Plan 875, setting out costs of installation and esti- mated annual energy costs. Also presented copy of letter forwarding Ontario Hydro letter to Mr. Thomas Craig of Plan 875. Costs of installation estimated at $200.00 to $250.00 per light. Energy costs quoted on three types of lights. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letter from Ontario Hydro advising of estimated installation costs as well as estimated energy costs and copy of letter forwarding same to ratepayers of Plan 875, be received and Ratepayers of Plan 875 be requested to advise in writing that the Street Light installation be proceeded with and that they are prepared to assume the costs for same as well as the annual energy costs and the Township would be prepared to authorize annual payment for the cost of the installation over a period of two years. Presented letter from Eunice Streeter, Co-ordinator, Information Orillia advising that the cam- paign to raise funds to attend International Exposition in New Delhi, India had been unsuccessful by required dated and expressing appreciation of Oro Council's offer to assist financially should the fund raising be successful. Letter also requests support for regular community information serVIce. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, letter be received and filed for reference when consideration for 1984 grants is reviewed. Presented letter from Walter Jasinski, owner of ltos 1 & 2, Plan 655 in response to Township letter of December 20, 1983, requesting he sign an agreement for the use of the two lots for parking of vehicles for ice fishermen. Signed Agreement enclosed. Also, letter requesting the Township make an offer for the purchase of same. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, Agreement as signed by Mr. Walter Jasinski be received and signed on behalf of the Corporation and the Treasurer authorized to issue cheque for reimbursement of the 1984 taxes when same have been paid by Mr. Walter Jasinski according to Section 5, of the Agreement. And further, that the matter of request to purchase the lots be referred to Recreation Committee for comment. Presented letter from Township of Medonte with respect to Fire Frequency and use of tower by lease from Van-Am Electronics. Township of Medonte are agreeable to use of the frequency subject to (1) Township of Oro does not interfere with the Township paging system (2) there will be no cost to the Township of Medonte (3) that the Township of Oro use proper radio procedure. Medonte Council would also request that the Township of Medonte Fire Chief be consulted to finalize the matter. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letter and resolution of the Township of Medonte be received and Township Fire Chief to finalize the matter of Fire Frequency and use of Tower with Van Am Electronics and Medonte Township Fire Chief. ~ . . . .. Pg. 4 FIRST MEETING - JANUARY 4, 1984 Presented letter from Ainley & Associates Ltd., with respect to Engineering Stnadards advising that further to meeting on October 31, 1983 from which the Department Heads were to submit comments and/or minor revisions. The Road Supt., has submitted revisions for Cul-de-sac but no other comments have been received. Letter requests any further comments or minor revisions be forwarded in order that the final draft may be prepared. On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, letter be received and staff comments be forwarded to Ainley & Associates Ltd., for their information and attention. On motion of Johnson and Drury, Council go into Committee of the Whole at 9:45 a.m. to discuss letter from Solicitor, D.S. White, with respect to Road Allowances on Plan 1. On motion of Drury and Johnson, Council come out of Committee of the Whole at 10:00 a.m. Presented letter from J.D.D. Graham of Graham, Wilson & Green with respect to Quit Claim Deed from Muriel Monteith, Part Lot 1 and Plan 1 (Monk Street to Adam Street and O'Brien Street to Penetang Road). On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, copy of letter and Quit Claim Deed as presented and action of forwarding original letter and documents to Township Solicitor, accepted as satisfactory and Town- ship Solicitor be requested to attend a meeting of Committee of Council on January 11, 1984. Recommendations from Committee of Council - meeting of December 28, 1983 Resolution - Township of Georgian Bay On motion of McEwen and Drury, that a letter be forwarded to Georgian Bay Township suggesting that their resolution be forwarded to Association of Municipalities for action. Proposed Policy Statement on Mineral Aggregates Under the Planning Act On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that a letter be forwarded to Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Local Planning Policy Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources and Association of Munici- palities requesting that legislation be introduced to authorize a per ton levy to be charged to all Gravel Pit Operators for materials extracted and sold and transported. The following Committees were recommended for appointment, with the first person named being Chair- man of the Committee. Road Committee (as in 1983) Councillors Allan Johnson & Robert Drury Fire & Building Committee (as in 1983) Councillors Thelma Halfacre & Robert Drury Waste Disposal Committee (as in 1983) Councillors Robert Drury & Thelma Halfacre Representatives from Council to: (a) Recreation Committee (Same as 1983) Deputy Reeve Joanna McEwen and Councillor Allan Johnson (b) Arena Sub Committee - Councillor Robert Drury. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the Committees as recommended for appointment, be accepted as satisfactory by Council, unless or until a review of General Council Committee has been com- pleted. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, that Reeve S.C.G. Davie be appointed as the representative of Oro Council, for the Township of Oro, to the Royal Victoria Hospital Board for 1984. On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that Councillor Robert Drury be the representative from the Township of Oro, appointed to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 1984. ,.- . . . ~ Pg. 5 FIRST MEETING - JANUARY 4, 1984 Consideration of appointment to various Boards and Committees for 1984. Planning Advisory Board - appointed and Council members same as appointed in 1983. Library Board As in 1983 (1) Joan Banbury (2) Marion McLeod (3) Norma Sanderson (4) Besse Crawford Oro Community Centres, Parks & Rrecreation Committee - Members of Council (same as in 1983) Deputy Reeve McEwen, Councillor A. Johnson (1) Roy Campbell (2) John Cuppage (3) Diane Pappas (4) Buffi Woronka Management Boards for Community Centre & Community Halls Letter to be forwarded requesting names from each Hall Committee. Clerk to contact Hall Boards and request they forward names of members to be appointed for 1984 and advise of Budget and accounting reports for 1984.(On motion of Halfacre and McEwen) Presented letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing forwarding BACPAC Contract signed on behalf of the Minister. Letter further advises that this is approval for the BACPAC component and has no approval reference to application under Management Systems application. On motion of Drury and Johnson, signed copy of BACPAC Contract and approval of same as presented be accepted and placed on file for reference. Presented Treasurers Report for the month of December as follows: Oro Figure Skating - Figure Skating Fees County of Simcoe - Rds. Sand Contract 83-02 Provo of Onto - Wolf Damage Rebate Provo of Onto - Tile Drain. 83-10 Provo of Onto Grant-In-Lieu D. Miller - History Comm Twp. of Oro - Rds. HPV 751. 75 6,865.18 155.00 15,300.00 1,068.52 16.00 56.00 50.00 906.62 13.00 24.10 9,000.00 2,201.42 2.00 406.00 1,400.00 185.00 3,318.90 3,379.05 300,000.00 77 ,300.00 2.00 290.50 56.00 24,000.00 9,700.00 22 000.00 8,447.04 " " " " " Jane Ball & Gordon Keith - Dev. Deposit Linda Wismer Dog Tags Treasurer - Kith'n'Kin 24.00/Misc. .10 Treasurer - Taxes Treasurer - Int. on Acct. Jarratt Com. Hall - Lott. Lic. #370265 Oro Figure Skating - Wages Jim Shellswell - Bldg. Permits Provo of Onto - Wolf Bounty County of Simcoe - Reforest. Grant Carole Ayerst - Arena Wages Treasurer Loan Provo of Onto - Rds. Interim Subsidy Fred MacLean - Courier News (Council Minutes) Treasurer - Tax Cert. 130.50/Bldg. 160.00 Treasurer - Kith'n'Kin 24.00/Monty Leigh 32.00 Treasurer - Current Taxes Treasurer - Arr. 8,000/Curr. 1,700 Treasurer - Arr. 5,OOO/Curr. 17,000 ~ Pg. 6 FIRST MEETING - JANUARY 4, 1984 . On motion of Halfacre and Drury, Treasurer's Report as presented be accepted as satisfactory. Presented correspondence, communications, etc., as follows: . -Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association re: Membership to Association. -County Treasurer - forwarding application for Wolf Bounty (4 applications) and 2 further affa- davits. -Georgian College of Applied Arts & Tech. re: Planning Tech Program. -Royal Bank of Canada Reduced Letter of Credit $36,500 to 32,000. -Bank of Montreal (John D. Singleton, Commercial Service Manager, wishing to make a proposal for Banking Services to the Township of Oro, advising that he would be contacting the Township of Oro to arrange for a convenient time to meet with Council. -Copy of letter to Ontario Hydro from Road Supt., with respect to line extension as requested by James Stuart, Pt. NW Lot 30, Con. 1, of side road between lots 30/31 - respecting access to same. -Economical Insurance Company - copy of policy ESS 1213, McLellan Disposal Services Ltd., as to proof that the Township of Oro is named in the Policy. -Lottery License #370265 issued to Jarratt Community Hall Board and #370266 issued to Guthrie School Interested Parents. -M.M.A.H. issue of Background - December 5, 1983, Dec. 12th & also Dec. 19, 1983. -Ontario Bicentennial Update - Dec/83. -Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board advising that Mrs. Cathy Newton is employed in the capacity of Assessment and Transportation Officer (replacing Mr. Oxby who has retired) -Survey Plans - Plan 51R-12350 Pt. Lot 22, Con. 4. -Mayor Hazel McCallum, City of Mississauga, invitation to attend and participate in the Fifth Annual Cities Energy Conference to be held in Mississauga May 9th through May 11th, 1984 con- ference is limited to 200 delegates. -Hands Fireworks Inc. with respect to use of Fireworks in concert with Ontario Bicentennial Year. -Copies of Survey Plans - 51R-12338, E~ Broken Lot 28, Con. 3. -Seasons Greetings - Assessment Commissioner and various firms. -Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers - Newsletter. -Oro Township Arena Committee Minutes of last meeting of December 12, 1984 and contract - Booth Rental. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, copIes of correspondence, communications, etc., as presented be received and filed for reference. Presented letter form the Township of Vespra, enclosing copy of letter forwarded to County Council and surrounding Municipalities signed by all members of Vespra Township Council, requesting Council's support in opposing Bill 142 introduced in the Legislative Assembly, respecting the City of Barrie and the Township of Vespra, by the Hon. Claude Bennett. Also enclosed is a draft resolution should the Council of the Township of Oro support the opposition to Bill 142. On motion of McEwen and Drury, letter and copy of proposed resolution as presented, be received and same be tabled pending the action that may be taken by A.M.O. Legislative and Resolutions Committee and the County of Simcoe Resolution at their next meeting. . Presented copy of letter to the Hon. Bette Stephenson, M.P., Minister of Education from the Township of Tosorontio, forwarding resolution of that Council supporting the call for a Royal Commission into the financing of Education by the Ontario Teachers Federation, The Ontario Public School Teachers Federation, the Federation of Women Teachers Association of Ontario, the Secondary School Teachers Federation, the Association of Large School Boards in Ontario and the Ontario Public School Trustees Association. .. ,. . . . .. Pg. 7 FIRST MEETING - JANUARY 4, 1984 On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the letter and copy of resolution be tabled until the Council are able to obtain some further information from the Township Representative to Simcoe County Board of Education. Presented letter from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority requesting update of 1984 mailing list of Reeve, Clerk-Treas/Admin, Flood Co-ordinator and 1984 representative to the N.V.C.A. Letter being presented to confirm the representative for 1984. On motion of Johnson and McEwen, letter be received and Clerk to complete same and return showing the names of persons as requested on the form, their addresses and telephone numbers. Presented letter from the Hon. Claude Bennett forwarding copy of Bill 138, the Municipal Tax Sales Act 1983, given first reading on December 2, 1983. Letter requests that Council's and Administrative Staff review the Bill and submit comments early in the new year. On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that a Staff Report be submitted to Council on Bill #138. Presented letter from the Hon. Roy McMurtry, Attorney General, also signed by President of A.M.O. with respect to Drinking and Driving, outlining the Ministry policy and requesting that Munici- palities establish a drinking-driving Committee. On motion of Drury and McEwen, that copies of this letter be circulated to all local Orgainizations once more posters have been obtained from the Ministry. Presented letter from Ministry of Citizenship and Culture with respect to the Ministry's position In working with the Library Commity to implement the re-organization of the Regional System. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the letter be referred to Oro Township Library Board for comments. Presented affadavit of application for fox bounty for 9 fox trapped in lots 5, Con. 11; Lot 2, Con. 12; and lots 3 & 4, Con. 9 by James Martin. Total Bounty of $36.00 (9 x 4 = $36.00) On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, application for fox bounty as presented, accepted and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same to James Martin to a total of $36.00. Presented affadavit of application for Fox Bounty for 11 fox trapped by N.R. Dwinnell in 1,5,7,9 & 10, in Concession 3,6 and 7, Township of Oro. Total Bounty of $44.00 (11 x 4 lots $44.00) On motion of Drury and Halfacre, application for Fox Bounty as presented, accepted and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same to N.R. Dwinnell to a total of $44.00. Chief Building Official, James Shellswell was present at 11:30 a.m. to present his report for the month of December. There was one building permit issued with a breakdown as follows: 1 commercial store addition at a value of 480,000.00 Money rec'd for permit Value of permits for Dec/82 $1,400.00 $342,000.00 ,.- . . . ~ Pg. 8 FIRST MEETING JANUARY 4, 1984 1983 Building Report There ~re 179 building and 46 plumbing permits issued with a breakdown as follows: 47 residences at a value of 37 accessory buildings at a value of 39 additions at a value of 12 alterations at a value of 1 renovation at a value of 12 agricultural at a value of 4 commercial at a value of 2 institutional at a value of 6 Chimneys at a value of 9 pools at a value of 2 kennels at a value of 2 renewals 4 demolitions 1 movIng 1 excavation 2,048,420.00 174,750.00 345,800.00 62,000.00 4,000.00 252,500.00 541,000.00 59,160.00 10,000.00 75,316.00 31,500.00 $3,604,446.00 Money Money Value rec'd for permits rec'd for building of permits for 1983 $15,098.00 clearances $ 1,034.00 $3,220,877.00 On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, report of Chief Building Official for the month of December and Annual Report for 1983 as presented, be accepted as satisfactory. Chief Building Official advised that he had been elected as the Secretary for Simcoe County Chief Building Officials Association for 1984 and that this would involve some mailing of notices which normally is covered by the Municipality of the Chief Building Official elected to the position. Presented letter from Chairman, Orillia & District Joint Manpower Assessment and Planning Com- mittee with respect to documenting of past and present and future employment levels, and determine the effect of Federal and/or Provincial Assistance on the local economy and requesting the comple- tion of a questionnaire. On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, letter and questionnaire be received and Clerk to have the questionnaire completed. Presented letter from Ontario Municipal Board re: Appeals under the Planning Act 1983 and enclosing copy forms to be used for appeals(l) Consents (2) Minor Variances and Zoning By-Laws. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letter and copies of forms as presented be received and placed on file for necessary reference and/or use as required and referred to the Planning Administrator. The Road Supt., was present at 1:15 p.m. to give a report on work done during the month of December and Vouchers 12 and 12A to cover same. On motion of Drury and Johnson, report of Road Supt., as presented, accepted as satisfactory and Treasurer authorized to issue cheques to cover same to a total of $67,146.08. ,.- . . . .. Pg. 9 FIRST MEETING - JANUARY 4, 1984 Planning & Development The Planning Administrator was present at 1:30 p.m. to review planning and development matters. The following was presented: Further to Council's resolution of October 31, 1983, correspondence from the Ministry of Environ- ment, Ministry of Natural Resources, Simcoe County District Health Unit and County Roads Depart ment was presented in regard to the Peyton Development Application, File P8/83 for development of 2 single family dwelling lots on the south side of the Ridge Road in part of Lot 25, Concesison 6. On motion of Drury and McEwen, that this be referred to the next Committee of Council meeting. Presented Bulletin 83/020 from the Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations advising that as a result of the Planning Act (1983) provisions relating to lodging of Official Plans and Amend- ments, that such documents are to be removed from Registry Office files, and are available for return to Municipalities. On motion of McEwen and Drury, that the Planning Administrator request the Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations to return all Official Plans and Amendments on file. Presented correspondence from Jo-Con Developments Ltd., with respect to payment of contracts with Law Construction, formerly being subject to a caution registered on title against the lands. On motion of Drury and McEwen, that the Jo-Con Developments Letter of Credit for servicing of Plan M-66 further be reduced to the maintenance guarantee level, from $32,000.00 to $24,000.00, which shall not be reduced further until all services are assumed by the Municipality, being not earlier than November 9, 1985. Presented copy of News Release from Ministry of Agriculture & Food with respect to Tile Drainage Allocation increases to 24 Central Ontario and 5 Northern Ontario Townships and that the rest of the Province will be re-adjusted in January. News release further indicates that the Ministry must know if Municipalities anticipate need for increase in allocation in 1984. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that a letter be forwarded to the Hon. Minister of Agriculture & Food, and request an Increase in the Tile Drainage Allocation for 1984. On motion of Drury and McEwen, that Mr. Norman Emms, Citizen of the Year for 1983 be requested to attend the next regular meeting of Oro Council for the Ceremony of raising the Bicentennial flag. By-Laws The matter of a By-Law to authorize the necessary borrowing to meet current expenditures for 1984 was considered and a draft By-Law was presented. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, a By-Law to authorize the necessary borrowing to meet current expenditures in 1984, to an amount of $800,000.00, be introduced and numbered as By-Law NO. 1338/84 and read a first time. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, By-Law No. 1338/84 read a first time, be read a second time. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, By-Law No. 1338/84 read a second time, be read a third time. ~ . . . ~ Pg. 10 FIRST MEETING - JANUARY 4, 1984 On motion of Johnson and Drury, By-Law No. 1338/84, now read a third time, do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve and duplicate original copy of the By-Law be pre- sented to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Orillia Branch. Introduced a By-Law to appoint members to the Township of Oro Public Library Board, and to res- cind By-Law No. 1291/82. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, that the By-Law as introduced be numbered 1339/84 and read a first time. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that By-Law No. 1339/84 read a first time, be read a second time. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that By-Law No. 1339/84 read a second time, be read a third time. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, that By-Law No. 1339/84 now read a third time, do pass, be en- grossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Introduced a By-Law to appoint members to the Oro Community Centres, Parks & Recreation Committee. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that the By-Law as introduced be numbered 1340/84 and read a first time. On motion of Drury and Johnson, that By-Law No. 1340/84 read a first time, be read a second time. On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that By-Law No. 1340/84 read a second time, be read a third time. On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that By-Law No. 1340/84 now read a third time, do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Introduced a By-Law to appoint members to the Oro Planning Advisory Committee. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the By-Law as introduced, be numbered 1341/84 and read a first time. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that By-Law No. 1341/84 read a first time, be read a second time. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, By-Law No. 1341/84 read a second time, be read a third time. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, that By-Law No. 1341/84 now read a third time, do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Clerk to notify appointees and Secretary accordingly. Consideration of recommendations for classification of Officers, employees and servants of the Township of Oro and to fix rates of remuneration for same for 1984. Recommendation for Classifications be as follows: ,. . . . .. Pg. 11 FIRST MEETING JANUARY 4, 1984 Linda Wismer Darlene Shoebridge Kathy Richardson George Roberts Henry Neufeld 3-2 to 4-1 4-3 to 4-4 4-4 to 4-5 8-4 to 9-1 10-2 to 10-3 Roads R. Henderson M. Briggs H. Caldwell K. Mathieson F. Haughton (Rd. Supt) 4-2 to 4-3 4-3 to 4-4 5-3 to 5-4 5-1 to 5-2 9-2 to 9-3 from 8925 to 9300 5% from 7350 to 7700 " from 6300 to 6600 " 5% Increase 5% Increase Council increase Reeve Dep. Reeve Counci llors Committee of Adjustment Planning Advisory Committee Introduced a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 1278/82 as amended, to revise the classifications for officers, employees and servants of the Township of Oro according to job classifications. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that the By-Law as introduced be numbered 1342/84 and read a first time. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, that By-Law No. 1342/84 read a first time, be read a second time. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, that By-Law No. 1342/84 read a second time, be read a third time. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that By-Law No. 1342/84 now read a third time, do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Introduced a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 1280/82 as amended, to establish the rates of remuneration for Township employees for 1984. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the By-Law as introduced be numbered 1343/84 and read a first time. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that By-Law No. 1343/84 read a first time, be read a second time. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, that By-Law No. 1343/84 read a second time, be read a third time. On motion of McEwen and Drury, that By-Law No. 1343/84, now read a third time, do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. The next By-Law to be considered was By-Law No. 1300/83 which amended By-Law No. 1227/81. After consideration of recommendation of Committee of Council meeting held on January 4, 1984, the fol- lowing action was taken: ,. . . . .. Pg. 12 FIRST MEETING - JANUARY 4, 1984 Schedule 'A' be amended to read: 1. 2. 3. Annual Remuneration of the Reeve shall be Deputy Reeve Councillors $9,300.00 7,700.00 6,600.00 " " " " " " Note: This Schedule replaces Schedule 'A' to By-Law 1300/83. Schedule 'B' be amended to read: 1. Members of Oro Planning Board shall be entitled to receive per diem payment of $55.00 per day for each day meeting and $38.50 per evening meeting attended. 2. Members of the Committee of Adjustment shall be entitled to receive per diem payment of $55.00 per day or $27.50 for each half day meeting and $38.50 per eveni~ for each evening meeting attended. Note: This Schedule replaces Schedule 'B' of By-Law 1300/83. Schedules 'C' and '0' remain the same. Therefore, on motion of Halfacre and Drury, a By-Law to amend Schedules 'A' & 'B' of By-Law 1300/83 be amended by replacing the said Schedules of By-Law 1300/83, be introduced and numbered as By-Law No. 1344/84 and read a first time. On motion of Drury & Johnson, that By-Law No. 1344/84 read a first time, be read a second time. On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that By-Law No. 1344/84 read a second time, be read a third time. On motion of McEwen and Halfacre that By-Law No. 1344/84 now read a third time, do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve and copy of same be made available to all members of Council, Boards, Committees and all Department involved. As previously arranged, representative from Northern and Central Gas Co., Mr. Robert Rhodes, P. Eng. Vice President, Gas Supply & Planning, was present with respect to proposal to service Edgar Occu- pational Centre with Natural Gas. After introduction, he handed out some literature and map showing areas serviced by Northern & Central Gas Corporation Ltd., Proposal is to bring natural gas to portion of Oro Township, namely Edgar and Edgar Occupational Centre and therefore, would be seeking permission to service a portion of Oro in 1984. It is proposed that this program with government grants may be initiated in 1984 at a cost of probably $700,000 of which the Province pay approximately $400,000. In conclusion, he presented the documents required to receive Council's approval to authorize the proposal. Reeve Davie expressed appreciation of Council of the presentation and review of same with Council and advised that once documents presented had been reviewed by the Township Solicitor and comments received by Council, he would be further advised. On motion of Drury and McEwen that Oro Council would be prepared to entertain the proposal after discussion and legal opinion from Township Solicitor has been received. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, that the following accounts be passed for payment: ~ FI MEETING JANUARY 4 1984 . Wages Office WDS Arena COED Council By-Law Enf. ORCPRC Prepaid . Separate School Board 4th Quarter 1983 SCBE - 4th Quarter 1983 HPV Trustees 4th Quarter - Remun. Onto Good Roads - Good Rds. Conv. Registration Orillia Public Library 4th Instal. 1983 Barrie Public Library " " " Figure Skating - Wages Onto Hydro Norshell Dev. Walter Jasinski Reimburse Taxes Ron Young - Reimburse for Stolen Equip. MSI - Balance Computer Shellswell Bros. Calf Killed TRW - Dec. Maint. Contract Banbury Food Market - Turkeys Donald Tran Rebate 1983 Taxes George Caldwell - Rebate 1983 Taxes H. Martin - H. Zimmerman I' " County of Simcoe - Sec. 33's Less 496(1) SCBE - Sec. 33's Less 496(1) Separate School " " Onto Hydro - General . Bradley's- Office Supp. Bay City Paper Products - Office Supp. Georgian Heavy Equip. - WDS H. Neufeld - Office Supp. Pitney Bowes Rental Robinson Hardware - Park Supp. Toronto Stamp - Dog Tags United Lumber COED & Park Exp. Darlene Shoebridge Mileage AMCT Course H. Neufeld Mileage Computer Lesson 1 Master Sales & Service Bldg. Dept. Repair Uniroyal Centres - Bldg. Dept. Tires The Packet Notice Local Bds. Bell Canada - WDS, Office, Park The Packet Quotations - Oil Furnaces United Lumber - COED Exp. Jack Perryman - Goat Killed Thelma Halfacre - Exp. Oct/Nov/Dec. 1983 PB Leasing Rental .. 4 wks 23/12/83 " " " " 4 wks + Holiday "" " Month of Dec/83 4 wks + Holiday 1st & Final /83 Pg. 13 12,719.66 1,676.75 3,880.44 1,554.36 2,970.44 346.95 1,031. 75 $24,180.35 11,645.25 543,868.00 320.00 170.00 2,967.75 5,936.00 406.00 58.58 391.14 350.00 27,773.25 300.00 305.00 388.08 20.92 28.27 82.83 969.00 8,013.72 313.93 1,308.46 605,616.18 123.65 26.40 51. 75 10.23 61.79 4.96 438.61 58.32 132.00 14.66 16.05 149.80 48.96 358.33 10.44 10.68 80.00 114.00 127.13 ~ . . . .. Pg. 14 FIRST MEETING JANUARY 4, 1984 Crawford Fuels - Services - Town Hall Texaco - Bldg. Dept. Fuel The Examiner - Mtgs., Quotations, Garbage Bay City Paper - Office Supp. Library Bd. Members Wages Petro Canada - Hall - Fuel C.K. Sanderson - Office Equip. Map Holder McLellan Disposal - Garbage Contract Joanna McEwen - Mileage - 4th Quarter Morris Shelswell - WDS Robert Drury 3rd & 4th Quareter - Mileage Henry Neufeld - 4th Quarter Mileage Huronia Ford Sales Bldg. Dept. Lease Allan Johnson - 4th Quarter Exp. Onto Hydro - St. Lights S. Davie Per Diem, 4th Quarter Molnar Systems Henry Noble Travel Exp. Ron Young Jo-Con Gail Robinson - Hall Openings 1983 Tom Hardy - Dog Tags Jim Martin - Fox Bounty Norman Dwinnell - Fox Bounty Georgian Heavy Equipment - WDS Repairs The Packet - Notice & Garb. Collection United Lumber - Park Supp. Robinson Hardware - Park Ernest Bidwell - Livestock Valuer Fees Bruce Anderson - " "" 30.50 11 0.00 102.71 26.40 129.00 290.04 134.57 3,880.00 164.00 414.00 264.00 350.00 236.23 230.00 748.65 285.50 83.81 363.15 345.60 132.00 36.00 44.00 1,056.50 36.72 417.14 48.36 200.00 200.00 12,919.88 Fire Accounts 20,927.43 Grand Total 642,716.41 On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that the Arena Manager be instructed to have all receipts pre- sented to the Treasurer once weekly or more frequently, if necessary, and that the regular weekly receipts be in the hands of the Township Treasurer each Wednesday by 4:00 p.m. Deputy Reeve McEwen introduced a motion to amend By-Law 1331/83, SchedulelB', Section 3 be amended to delete the per diem rate for members of Council. There was no seconder for the motion. Several other items were brought to attention of Council for future consideration. On motion of Johnson and Drury, adjourn to meet again on Monday, January 16, 1983 at 9:00 a.m.