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04 19 1984 Council Minutes Pg. 92 . COUNCIL CHAMBERS - APRIL 19, 1984 NINTH MEETING OF ORO TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Oro Township Council met pursuant to adjournment with the following members present: Deputy Reeve Councillors: Joanna McEwen R. Drury T. Halfacre A. Johnson Absent - Reeve S. Davie - on holidays. Deputy Reeve Joanna McEwen assumed the Chair in the absence of the Reeve, and opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. and asked the Student Reeve Tracey Hastings to read Matthew 5, verse 3 - 12 (The Beatitudes) Declaration of Conflict of Interest - None declared. Welcome Student Reeve of the Month - Tracey Hastings from Guthrie Public School was welcomed by the Deputy Reeve. The Student Reeve had received an Agenda of the Meeting the day previous to the meeting, which was further explained to her by the Deputy Reeve and she was invited to ask questions as she felt necessary during the meeting. . The minutes of the last regular meeting of April 2, 1984 were on re, confirmed as printed and received with corrections on page 87 as es of Letters Forwarded Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular meeting of April 2, 1984 as follows: . -L. Mortson, Oro & District Lions Club; N. Emms, Canada Day Committee; and E. Caldwell, Oro Horticultural Society, enclosing bicentennial grants and revenue and expenditure statement. -Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet, requesting placement of ad regarding change of date for next regular council meeting. -Ernest Booth, regarding garbage collection and asking that he submit his request in writing. -W.M. Salter forwarding resolution of Council requesting he proceed with a reduced study for proposal of future municipal facilities and recommend interim changes to present facility. -Letter to L. Fletcher, Trustee, S.C.B.E. requesting his attendance at Committee of Council to be held April 11, 1984. -Gail Mullen, Barrie Public Library Board, advising that Oro Township Library Board meet with Barrie Public Library Board for contract negotiations. -Letter to Don Hanney advising of Council's resolution regarding the Barrie Automotive Flea Market Association has been granted permission to host an Automotive Flea Market on Pt. Lots 21 & 22, Conc. 8, to be held June 1,2,3, & 4, 1984, and that appropriate Zoning changes be applied for. -Copies of letters to area Public School Principals advising that Council will be proceeding with the program of Student Reeve of the month, commencing April 19, 1984 Student from Guthrie School to attend to days meeting. -Letter to Stuart N. Keyes, acknowledging appreciation of his assistance and research regarding the history of the Township Logo. ~ ~ . . . ..... Pg. 93 NINTH MEETING - APRIL 19, 1984 A. Bosman, Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the clean-up of bank on Lots 52,55,56 & 57, Plan 626 and that Council are further considering the matter. -Murray Seeley, Ministry of Transportation & Communications requesting that the words East and West be removed from the directional signs at the fly-overs along No. 11 Highway because of the confusion caused to the Township Fire Departments, residents and tourists. -James Mather, Clerk, Township of Orillia with respect to Fire Department Communications System advising that Oro Township Fire Chief meet with the Fire Chiefs from Medonte and Orillia Twp. -Letter to Ron Young, Township Fire Chief, advising that Oro Council authorize an expenditure by the Fire Department to host Mutual Aid Meeting. -Letter to Ritchie Forest Products advising that M.N.R. has completed the marking of pulpwood in Lot 26, Conc. 1, and that Ritchie Forest Products advise the Township and the Ministry in writing when they will commence with the cutting and approximate length of time to comple- tion. -G. Roberts, Arena Management Committee forwarding copy of letter from Ontario Ministry of Labour and request recommendations for same from the Oro Township Community Arena Management Committee by April 11, 1984. -Doreen Coseni advising that presentation should be made to the Oro Planning Advisory Committee for consideration of proposed Flea Market on Pt. Lot 21, Con. 9 due to necessary zoning change. -Ministry of Agriculture & Food forwarding copy of Livestock Valuer's Report proposed by Ernest Bidwell for claim made by Bruce Anderson. On motion of Johnson and Drury copies of letters as presented and forwarded, accepted as satis- factory and ordered placed on file. Presented letter from Northern and Central Gas Corporation Limited acknowledging receipt of documents relating to proposal for serving the Edgar Occupational Centre. Also advising that an application had been submitted in March to the Federal Distribution System Expansion Program for a grant towards a line to the Centre and in addition an alternate application for a grant towards a line to both the Centre and Horseshoe Valley Building Complex had been submitted. A reply is anticipated in early May, if favourable, the Company Engineers will be contacting the Township soon thereafter to confirm construction plans. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, letter be received and filed for necessary reference. Presented letter from Northland Engineering Limited with respect to "Proposed Edgar Occupational Centre Pipeline", enclosing map and several photos of the proposed pipeline. Letter requests a review of note on Environmental considerations to be followed during construction, drain and tile drainage repair and other caution matters to be carried out, as well as other concerns the Municipality may have. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, Road Supt., and Administrative Staff to review the construction cautions, procedures and necessary requirements, as well as other concerns and cautions that should be included and present same to Council for review and approval before a reply is for- warded to Northland Engineering Limited and that once Engineering Plans have been received same be forwarded to the Township Engineers for comment. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that Northland Engineering Limited be advised that the Road in question is being assumed by the County of Simcoe, into the County Road System, the County Road Committee and County Engineer be contacted regarding the Engineering Plans which should be presented to the County of Simcoe as well as the Township of Oro. Pg. 94 NINTH MEETING - APRIL 19, 1984 . Presented letter from Ministry of Transportation & Communications, Human Resources Planning and Services Branch, Staff Development and Training Section with respect to Course #84-38-MTCE. Roadside Vegetation attended by Road Supt., Fred Haughton and enclosing Examination Results written by the successful candidate and Certificate. Also Course Appraisal form to be completed by the candidate and returned. Results of Examination 84.2%. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, letter and materials as presented be received and Certificate be presented to Road Supt., Fred Haughton later this afternoon, for his successful completion of Course #84-38-MTCE - Roadside Vegetation. Presented letter from Mrs. Pat Pollock as a further plea to Council with respect to renewed concerns of an Airport in Oro, as result of media coverage recently in this regard. Also en- closing copy of open letter to be published in local newspapers. On motion of Johnson and Drury, letter be received and filed. Presented A.M.O. Bulletin, March Issue, which includes A.M.O. Directors meeting, February 24th, 1984 and copy of Agenda for Annual Conference of the Organization of Small Urban Municipalities to be held May 2nd to May 5th. As well as copies of AMO Reports 84-1 (Response to proposed Provincial Mineral Aggregate Resource Planning Policy). AMO Report 84-2 Response to the Off Road Vehicles Act. On motion of Johnson and Drury, material as presented be received and filed for reference. . Clerk presented notice from Executive Director of Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting that all present Directors complete questionnaire as to continued service on AMO Board of Directors and advised that he had completed same and returned, since the request was to be completed as soon as possible. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, letter to Directors of AMO and completed questionnaire as presented be received and filed. Presented letter from Stewart, Esten (D.S. White, Q.C.) Solicitors with respect to Tax Regis- tration 83-1, requesting a realtor's opinion of market value of E~ Lot 37, Con. 1 (360580 Ontario Limited - 961132-0). Clerk advised that a Realtor's opinion of market value of this property is to be left at the office today. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letters as presented be received and Realtor's letter of opInIon, when received, be forwarded to Township Solicitor, D.S. White, Q.C. Presented letter from D.S. White, Q.C. Solicitor with respect to Pt. Lot 15, Con. 5 (Part 1, Reference Plan 51R-12028) advising of search of title prior to required partial discharge of mortgage before the fuwnship of Oro could obtain conveyance from Mr. Donald Pilkey for Road improvement. Solicitor advises that Mr. Pilkey is not satisfied with improvement and accordingly Solicitor requests the matter be reviewed and he be advised. Clerk reported copy of letter had been presented to Road Supt. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letter be received and copy of Road Supt report and letter, be forwarded to Mr. D.S. White, Q.C. . ~ Pg. 95 NINTH MEETING - APRIL 19, 1984 . Presented from Ministry of Natural Resources Inspection of Private Property and report of mark- ing of the trees on both of the Township Wood Lots, Lot 36, Con. 1 and Pt. E~ Lot 21, Con. 5, along with recommendations. Clerk further advised that Ritchie Forest Products had cut some trees and same had been scaled and a cheque had been received. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, report and recommendations be received and filed. Presented letter from Jarratt Community Hall Committee with respect to meeting with Medonte Council at which time the Committee was advised that Medonte Council would only give a condi- tional $500.00 grant to Jarratt Community Hall if Oro Township Council would meet with an equal grant. Letter also enclosed a brief list of events at Jarratt Hall. Clerk advised that Councillor Ian Beard has requested an appointment to meet with Council at the next Committee of Council meeting (scheduled for 8:00 p.m. April 25th, 1984). On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, letter be received and Council refer the matter to Committee of Council meeting to be held on April 25th, 1984 at which Councillor Ian Beard of Medonte Township Council will be present at his request. Committee of Council Recommendations Munic Fire Marshal - as considered at Committee of Council . On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that the Ontario Fire Marshal be requested to conduct a Municipal Fire Protection Survey of the Township of Oro at their earliest convenience. The Survey Report to be strictly confidential between the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Survey to be at no cost to the Municipality. Special Grant Requests On motion of Drury and Johnson, that as recommended by Committee of Council due to budget res- traints, time of requests and private canvassing taking place within the Township of Oro, Oro Council make no further committments in 1984 for funding of projects. Cit of Orillia Meeti with Ontario - re: clos of Orillia Office Committee of Council recommend that a resolution be entertained at the meeting of Council on April 19, 1984 and forwarded to City of Orillia, Ontario Hydro and local M.P. and M.P.P. Also presented copy of a letter from Milan Nastick, Chairman, Ontario Hydro to Mayor P. McIsaac, Councillor Halfacre and Drury gave a report on the attendance at the meeting in Orillia and explained the matter to the Student Reeve of the Month. Deputy Reeve McEwen had presented a report & support material to Committee of Council Meeting. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that the Council of the Township of Oro strongly support the City of Orillia and other Agencies to keep the Orillia Office and Repair Staff of Ontario Hydro open and operating on the same basis as at the present time. L Services - Barrie Public Lib . The Deputy Reeve reported on the meeting of the Oro Township Library Board and representative of the Barrie Public Library Board, which she had attended in the absence of the Reeve. The result of the meeting being that the Oro Library Board agree tocompromisewith the Barrie Public Library Board request for an increase in 1984 of 5% over the 1983 fee, by meeting the Board half way to increase the grant (fee) by $330.00 which then makes the total payment to the Barrie Public Library Board $24,600.00 from $24,270.00 the originally agreed to figure by the Barrie Public Library Board, which would be on the same basis as settled for with the Orillia Public Library Board for 1984. .. Pg. 96 NINTH MEETING - APRIL 19, 1984 . After further discussion and lengthy deliberation, the following resolution was presented and passed: Moved by Drury and seconded by Halfacre, that Oro Council very reluctantly accept the agreement resolved between the Oro Township Library Board and the Barrie Public Library Board to increase the 1984 Library Fee by $330.00 over the original negotiation of $24,270 to $24,600.00. Clerk was further instructed to express Council's sentiments to the Oro Library Board for their endeavours and perserverance in the negotiation and Barrie Library Board be advised that Oro Council reluctantly agree to the settlement resolved with the Oro Township Library Board and that Oro Council are of the opInIon that Oro Township Library users charged a fee for Library Services, be reimbursed for any fee paid. Plaques for Minor Hockey On motion of Drury and Johnson, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to each player of the Red Knight Bantam Hockey Team and the managing and coaching staff on their achievement in winning the All Ontario Bantam Championship and advise that a presentation will be made to each member on Canada Day. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that sufficient wooden plaques for the Hockey Team plus 2 additional dozen be ordered from David Langman. The plaques are to be of Oak Wood with route red edge and the size to be 6" x 8". . On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that Strath Craft be contacted with respect to cost of 1000 lapel pins with quotations for both 3/4" and 1" size and the time frame for production of same from date of order and what types are available to accommodate the Township Crest. Shoreline Improvement in front of Lots 52,55,56 & 57, Plan 626 (Promenade) On motion of Halfacre and Drury, as recommended by Committee of Council that the ratepayers In the immediate area of lots 52,55,56 & 57, Plan 626, be advised that Oro Councilor Committee of Council will meet with them on the site, at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 1984. The Chairman of the Arena Management Committee requested that this matter be referred to Com- mittee of Council. Presented completed copies of the 1983 Financial Statement, which had been reviewed at a previous Committee of Council meeting with the Township Auditors, Greer,Flemming,Rolland & Compnay, held on March 26, 1984, at which time Terry Hehn and Brent Duffie presented the Statement and after explaining same, answered questions of Council. A copy of the Statement was presented to each member of Council consisting of one copy of (a) Financial Report, 1983 (b) 1983 Finan- cial Information Return (FIR) along with copy of Financial Statement to December 31, 1983 as prepared for Council. Also copies of Financial Statements of the Oro Township Community Halls, Oro Township Community Arena and Oro Township Library Board. Copies had been presented to same members of Oro Council prior to this meeting. As well as copy of short form 1983 Financial Highlights for publication as required. . On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that the completed Financial Information Report (FIR); 1983 Financial Report (FR) along with Financial Statements to December 31, 1983, as reviewed with the Township Auditors on March 26, 1984, be accepted and Treasurer to forward the required signed copies of the 1983 Financial Information Return and Financial Report, 1983 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, with one copy of each to the Orillia Field Office of the said Minister. And, that a copy of the Financial Information Return and Financial Report be filed with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, in Orillia. ~ . . . .. Pg. 97 NINTH MEETING APRIL 19, 1984 And further, that the Clerk-Treasurer have the Financial Statement short form of the 1983 Finan- cial Highlights for publication be placed in one issue of the local newspapers, Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet & Times. Also, that the Audit fees, when received from the Auditors, be presented for payment. Recommendations from Canada Committee meeting with Ad Hoc Committee of Council and representa- tives of other organizations. Re: Kirkpatrick Cairn at Oro Memorial Park On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that as recommended at a meeting at Oro Memorial Park of various organizations, Canada Day Committee and Oro Council Ad Hoc Committee, the Kirkpatrick Cairn at Oro Memorial Park, which was dedicated in 1951, be properly repaired in order to preserve it and prices be obtained from stone masons for such work. Re: Proposal for a Commemorative Monument at Oro Memorial Park as a Bicentennial Project by Canada Day Committee - matter discussed at great length and with sincere consideration. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that as recommended, Oro Council would be agreeable to the proposal of erecting a Commemorative Monument, as reviewed from the sketch presented and are prepared to authorize the Canada Day Committee to proceed with the proposal with necessary modifications to accommodate such proposal on the site in the area of the present Horticultural flower bed. And, that the costs be bourne by the Canada Day Committee. Also considered was a recommendation that the names of the Oro Township Council of the Oro Centennial Year be inscribed on the Kirkpatrick Cairn. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that as recommended Oro Council obtain a bronze plaque or granite stone and have names of the Oro Township Council of Oro Centennial year 1951, in- scribed along with the Clerk at that time on same, once type of plaque has been selected, a price be obtained from Sanderson Monument Co. Ltd. And further, that in the meantime, Clerk to forward the names of the Oro Centennial Council and Clerk at that time. Also, that along with the names of Council members and Clerk and the name of the Hon. E.C. Drury be inscribed as unveiling the plaque at the dedication of the Cairn. Chief Building Offical , James Shellswell was present at 11:30 a.m. with respect to Building matters. Reported that application for Building Permits for the 1984 season are now starting to take place probably will pick up after Health Unit begins full inspections. Chief Building Offical advised of courses completed and passed certification on basis of qualification achieved and requested authorization to apply to the Ontario Building Officials Association Certification Committee for Offical Certification. It was moved by Halfacre and seconded by Drury, that the Chief Building Official be authorized to apply to the Ontario Building Officials Association Certification Committee for Official Certification and the fee of $75.00 be paid by the Township. . . . ~ Pg. 98 ING - APRIL 19 1984 The matter of presentation of Insurance proposals from the Township Insurance Agent, Ron Johnston, with insurer Frank Cowan Insurance as presented to Council by representative O.M.E. ROMA Insur- ance, was further considered and after reveiw and comparison , the following action was taken: On motion of Drury and Johnson, that the Representative from O.M.E. be requested to attend a meeting with Council on April 25, 1984, suggested time being 4:30 p.m. Council recessed for lunch and re-convened at 1:25 p.m. During the lunch break, the Student Reeve was given a tour of the Municipal Offices and various functions of administrative procedures were explained by Staff. The Road Supt., was present at 1:30 p.m. according to schedule on Agenda. Road Inspection dates - tentative date May 3, 1984 for Road Tour (Inspection of Roads) Road Supt., presented copy of letter forwarded to John Spencer re: signing along Lakeshore Road. The matter of application by Robert Henderson to attend the Grader Operators Course sponsored by M.T.C. and OGRA was brought to the attention of Council advising that once again the applica- tion had not been accepted, the Course allottment having been filled. On motion of Drury and Johnson, Clerk to process application Forms for Grader Operators Course as soon as they are received for the fall Course in order that the application may be available for consideration at the beginning on first come, first serve basis. Matter of flashing lights at intersection of County Road 27 and 22, was discussed with the Road Supt., and it was left that the Road Supt., pursue the matter with County Engineer, L. Clark, as to position of Barrie Suburban Road Commission at this time. The matter of improvements or change over of Heating System at the Machine Shed was discussed with Council by the Road Supt. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the three quotations received for change of Heating System to radiant propane heating at the Township of Oro Machine Shed be received, and that the quo- tation from Superior Propone for a total amount of $10,442.00 be accepted and Superior Propane be authorized to proceed with the installation and Clerk authorized to have the accepted quo- tation signed. Councillor Drury advised that compliments had been received from ratepayers on line 4 between Highway No. 11 and County Road 11 for the good maintenance of same, particularly during winter months for snow removal, etc., There being no further report on matters concerning the Road Department, Deputy Reeve McEwen presented the Road Supt., Fred Haughton with the Certification issued by the Ministry of Trans- portation and Communications, Staff Development and Training Section, Municipal Maintenance Roadside Vegetation Course (Course 84-38). At this time, the Student Reeve, Tracey Hastings left the meeting to spend the balance of the afternoon with the Road Supt., as the second half day of the Program. Before leaving, Deputy Reeve McEwen thanked Tracey for her attentiveness and wished her well on the balance of the program and that the time at the Council meeting may help her with the local government pro- gram at School. Pg. 99 NINTH MEETING - APRIL 19 . Planning of Development The Planning Administrator was present at 1:50 p.m. to review planning and development matters. The following was presented: Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Hearing, Submission Nos. 86/84 - Wiggins, 87/84 - Holmberg, and 88/84 McLean. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that notices as presented be placed on file. Presented Notice of Extension of Draft Plan Approval, 8ayfarm Developments proposed Subdivision, Pt. Lot 24, Con. 7 , File 43T-79020. Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing advise new "lapsing" date is July 7, 1985, and that should a further extension be requested, that re-circulation may be required. Presented correspondence from Solicitor, W.O. Russell, advising Bayfarm Developments Ltd., of actions taken to date and that further work on the Subdivision Agreement would be sus- pended until the proponents appoint a Solicitor. On motion of Drury and Johnson, that correspondence as presented be placed on file. . Council were advised that the re-zoning application for part of Lots 21/22, Concession 8, requested from the Barrie Automotive Group at the previous meeting of Council had been received, and would be presented to the Planning Advisory Committee at their meeting of May 3, 1984. Council were also re-advised of the public meetings to be held on April 25, 1984 concerning proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 18 and implementing zoning, and re-zoning required for the Bayfarm Subdivision, File 43T-79020. Matters to be considered for such a proposal for re-zoning of the property were discussed at some length by Council and it was left that a Staff Report be prepared once the application is presented for consideration. Parks & Recreation The Deputy Clerk was present at 2:05 p.m. to review Parks & Recreation matters. The following was presented: Advised that the Department of Employment and Immigration had confirmed approval, with modi- fication, of the Summer Works - Canada Grant Application for the proposed "Oro Adventure and Discovery" program. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that Council recommend to the Community Centres, Parks & Rec- reation Committee that the Oro Adventure & Discovery Program proposal be modified as required to parallel the extent of Summer Canada Works Program Funds committed and that the Treasurer be notified as soon as possible as to required budget revisions deemed necessary. . Advised that the Oro Lions Club/Ball Diamond Committee have decided not to rely on potential of a Wintario Capital Grant to assist financing of the proposed Summer Sports Complex, and that timing of land acquisition was recommended as being advanced in order that development might proceed during the 1984 construction season. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that Council receive the report for file. ~ Pg. 100 NINTH MEETING - APRIL 1 . Presented Public Notice regarding Part 9 of the Ontario Fire Code (Retrofit Provisions - O. Reg. 251/83), and request to the Municipality's Fire Chief for extension of compliance time. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that Council authorize the Deputy Clerk to request the Munici- pality's Chief Fire Official to permit an extension of time, to April 28, 1985, to comply with Part 9 of the Ontario Fire Code, in order that a Life Safety Study can be submitted and imple- mented for the Oro Community Arena. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that the Secretary of Parks & Recreation Committee be directed to write a letter to the Hon. Reuben Baetz, Minister of Tourism & Recreation with respect to the Wintario Grant Programs, which appear to be programmed and then not pursued, and creating very difficult and frustrating Budget progress for Municipalities, with copies to AMO and local M.P. 's. And Staff to prepare a resolution to be forwarded to AMO on the matter. Presented Correspondence, Communications, etc., as follows: . -Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations - Partial Refund of 1983 Provincial Lottery License Fees. -Fox & Partners and Mr. & Mrs. 3, 1982. -Mrs. Tom Hutchinson, Clowes Womens Institute in response to Township letter of March 23, 1984 advising that the Institute would be prepared to clean the African Church and requested they be advised of date same is to be done. -Secretary of State, Government of Canada, acknowledging Township Application for Anniversary Activities related to Ontario Bicentennial in 1984 and that the application has been numbered as Code 677-C-72, and advising the Township will be notified in May if the application is successful. -Lottery License No. 370273 issued to Historical Automobile -Trustees Police Village of Hawkestone requesting breakdown and copy of letter forwarding such breakdown. -M.T.C. advising of Lease of Part Lot 16, 17, Concession 14, M.T.C. Property to Ronald Shaw and that taxes with respect to this will be paid by the Ministry. -Ontario Property Standards Officers Inc. - Spring Seminar to be held at the Continental Inn, Barrie on April 25, 1984. -Larry V. Brewer Appraisals Ltd., re: pt. Lot 23, Con. 12, Plan 93 (HPV) and reply. -Oatley, Purser re: Water Lot - Pt. Lot 1, Range 1 and reply. -Barrie & District Association for the Mentally Retarded acknowledging Township Grant for 1984. -Ontario Humane Society - Barrie & Orillia - Monthly Report, March/84. -Simcoe Assessment Office - advising that John McKenna is now valuation Manager for Area/ which includes the Township of Oro. -Orillia Public Library Board March 21, 1984 meeting. -MMAH - Background Issue for March 26th and April 12, 1984. -Copy of letter Premier Rene Levesque re: 11th World Congress of Federation of Twin Cities United Towns - September 24 & 25, 1984. -Survey Plans 51R-12511 Pt. Broken Lot 28, Con. 6 (Lot B & Block Y & Z, Plan 808) Plan 51R-12528 Part E~ Lot 7, Con. 13. -Workers Compensation Board - Clearance of Assessment Notice for McLellan Disposal. -Publication - Landmarks - Spring 1984. -Bell Canada re: Notification to locate underground cable. -Workers' Compensation Board - Accident Cost Statement for Peter Groot and Brian Bartholomew both injured Firemen. -O.M.M.D.B. - Seminar on Developing Making, Leadership, Motivation and Ltd, Solicitors advising that Gull Yacht Basin was closed down by Receiver Dawson filed bankruptcy July 30, 1982 and received Absolute Discharge Dec. Society of Canada, Huronia Region. of Expenditures for HPV in 1983, Agenda for meeting of April 18, 1984 and copy of minutes of . Effective Management Styles in Communication, Decision Problem-Solving - May 9th to May 11th, 1984. .... Pg. 101 NINTH MEETING - APRIL 19, 1984 . On motion of Halfacre and Drury, correspondence, communications, etc., as presented be received and filed. Presented letter from Clerk, County of Simcoe, forwarding Report No. 10 of the Property Protec- tion and Re-forestration Committee which recommends that every local Municipality be encouraged to purchase three plaques displaying the Crest or Logo at $60.00 each plus tax, during this Ontario's Centennial year. On motion of Drury and Johnson, letter be received and Staff make further enquiries from County Clerk with respect to this matter. Presented letter from Oro Agricultural Society with regard to installing a door of some type at the entrance from the stage to the washroom area in the Town Hall. It is the opinion of the Society that a door in this area would greatly assist in warmth in the winter and be an added conservation of fuel. On motion of Drury and Johnson, the matter of several doors and renovations at the Town Hall are being considered by Council at this time and that the matter is being pursued in 1984. Presented Ontario Municipal Board decision A8400008 with respect to matter of Appeal by Frederick Smith concerning Lot 5, Plan 104 for taxation year 1981. The Board Orders that the Assessment for this property for taxation in 1981 be fixed at $6,579.00. . On motion of Halfacre and Drury, decision of the Ontario Municipal Board A-8400008, for the Appeal by Frederick Smith concerning Lot 5, Plan 104 for taxation year 1981 as fixed at $6,579.00 be received and Clerk Treasurer to make necessary corrections in the Roll. Presented from the Corporation of the City of Vanier forwarding resolution as follows: liThe City of Vanier requests the Prime Minister of Ontario to give the required leadership and display of good faith towards Franco-Ontarians and to prove his adherance to the great principles governing a good and just government: by proclaiming the Province of Ontario of- fically bi-lingual. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, letter and resolution be received and filed. Presented letter from the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay re: Pornographic Information accessed by telephone along with background information and three resolutions in this regard. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letter be received and filed for reference with no action taken. Presented application for Approval of Increase in Certain Rates which have been filed by Bell Canada with the Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission. The application requests approval of rate increases to come into effect September 1, 1984. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, copy of the application and Appendix "A" thereto, as presented by received and filed. . Presented letter from the City of Orillia with regard to the matter of a joint Barrie/Orillia proposal following the meeting in the Minister's office and advising the City of Orillia has advised the City of Barrie that Council of the City of Orillia would be pleased to meet to discuss the possibility for the development of a joint Barrie/Orillia Airport facility in Oro Township prior to Barrie's final decision respecting the development of such a facility in Innisfil Township. Letter advises that the resolution has been forwarded to the City of Barrie. ~ . . . ~ Pg. 102 H MEETING - APRIL 19 1984 On motion of Drury and Johnson, letter from the City of Orillia advising of a resolution for- warded from the City of Orillia advising of a resolution forwarded to the City of Barrie re- questing a meeting of the Council of the two cities, be received and should such a meeting result in a joint proposal to be presented to Township of Oro, Oro Council would give considera- tion at that time, as to entertaining such a presentation. Councillor Halfacre requested a recorded vote. On call of the vote: Councillor Drury Councillor Halfacre Councillor Johnson Deputy Reeve McEwen Yea Nay Yea Yea Motion carried. Presented letter from City of Orillia forwarding a copy of presentation made by John Palmer to City Council at a meeting held on April 9, 1984 with respect to the formation of a new Committee, "Save Orillia" Committee. Letter includes the resolution of City of Orillia Council acknowledging the formation of "Save Orillia" Committee which formed to assist in the retention in Orillia of the Ontario Hydro office and the related 54 jobs and heartily supports any efforts or action that will accomplish this goal and encourages all local municipalities to support the Committee. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, letter and resolution with respect to "Save Orillia" Committee be received, letter having been presented to a Committee of Council meeting and a resolution passed earlier at the meeting accepting the recommendation of Committee of Council, same to be forwarded to City of Orillia. Presented letter from Township of Georgina as an enquiry with respect to Municipal Boundries of the Township of Oro by virtue of the Territorial Division Act and as to whether a Quieting Order has been approved by the Ontario Municipal Board for the Township of Oro delineating the Municipal boundry into Lake Simcoe Water. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that letter be received and Clerk to advise of Township having no record of a Quieting Order approved by the Ontario Municipal Board delineating the Municipal boundry into Lake Simcoe Waters. Presented a Report of Live Stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson for one Ewe killed, belonging to Jack Perryman, Lot 17, Con. 13, which appeared to be a Wolf kill. Live Stock Valuer placed a value of $85.00 on the Ewe killed. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the report of Live Stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson, for one Ewe killed, owned by Jack Perryman, be received as satisfactory and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same to an amount of $85.00 and that the Clerk-Treasurer complete and forward Form 1, Application Claim for refund of $85.00 paid to Jack Perryman, for sheep killed by Wolf, to the Ministry of Agriculture & Food. Presented from Ontario Municipal Board, Notice of Appointment of Hearing of an Appeal by Christine G. Kitchen, pt. E~ Lot 22, Con. 11 for taxation year 1983, Hearing to be held on July 5, 1984 at 10:00 in the forenoon, at the Drury Room, County Administration Centre, Midhurst. On motion of Johnson and Drury, Notice of Hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board be received and filed for reference until a decision is received, after which the necessary entry be made in the Assessment Roll and Collectors Roll according to the Decision. . . . ... Pg. 103 H MEETING - APRIL 19 1984 Clerk presented proposals for Banking Facilities from the Bank of Montreal and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the Bank the Township of Oro have dealt with for over 50 years. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that this matter be tabled until next regular meeting and Staff bring forward a recommendation on the proposals received from the Bank of Montreal and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. It was brought to the attention of Council that Lloyd Fletcher, representative of Simcoe County Board of Education for Township of Oro, had indicated he would be preapred to meet with Oro Council along with Administrative and Supervisory Staff to further discuss the S.C.B.E. policies and requirements in relation to Budget. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that Mr. Lloyd Fletcher be advised that Oro Council do not feel that a further meeting would appear to be a priority at this time, but would look forward to such a meeting when time may be scheduled for same. Councillor Halfacre reported on attendance at a meeting of Guthrie Community Hall Committee. Deputy Reeve McEwen, Councillor Halfacre and Councillor Drury attended the CORA Annual Meeting. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to CORA, for the invitation to Council to attend their Annual Meeting. Deputy Reeve McEwen reported on various items with respect to proposals for presentations to Student Reeve and further programming. Clerk was directed to contact Principal of East Oro School with respect to Student Reeve of the Month in Month of May, and matter of proposals for presentations. Moved by Drury and Johnson, adjourn to meet again Monday May 7, 1984 at 9:00 a.m.