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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - AUGUST 31, 1984
REGULAR MEETING OF ORO COUNCIL
SEVENTEENTH MEETING
Oro Council met pursuant to adjournment with the following members present:
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Stephen C.G. Davie
Joanna McEwen
Robert E. Drury
Thelma Halfacre (due to appointments In the morning and
afternoon, attended Council from 11:30
a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Councillor
Allan Johnson
Also present was Ted Holmberg as a ratepayer attending the meeting.
Opening
By the Reeve at 9:00 a.m. with Prayer
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Declaration of Conflict of Interest - None declared
Confirmation of Minutes
The minutes of the last regular meeting of Council held on August 7, 1984 were on
motion of McEwen and Drury confirmed as printed and received.
ies of Letters Forwarded - From Meeti
ust 7 1984
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- Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Municipal Management
Policy Branch Re: BACPAC Agreement forwarding copy of By-law to extend final report.
- Norman Emms purchase of Flag Pole for Memorial Park
- Library Director - Barrie Public Library Re: payment of 1984 Library Fees to be ac-
cording to Agreement signed.
Barrie & District Pipes & Drums Re: Band Tour
- Trustees H.P.V. Re: assistance to repair outdoor rink
Ontario Hydro Orillia Office requesting documents In order that By-law may be
passed for Agreement Re: Street Lights Plan 875
- Ministry of Agriculture and Food forwarding Debenture and Documents for Tile Drainage
Loan - Murray W. Clark and William A. Clark - Part E~ and W~ Lot 15, Con. 1.
- David Bull, President, Big Cedar Parks Ltd. Re: monthly payment of taxes.
Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario - registration for 17th Annual
Conference - Sept. 9th to 11th incl.
- Ronald S. Moffat Re: use of land - E~ Lot 22, Con 6 Twp of Oro forwarding portions
of By-law No. 1031, as amended.
- Cecil Phillips requesting all keys to Arena be returned to Township Office.
- Trustees Hawkestone Police Village Re: Term Deposit of Trust Fund
- County of Simcoe working copy of proposed revised County Map showing corrections.
- Ministry of Government Services Publications Services - Order of Bound Volume of
the Statutes for 1983.
Pam-Reg Holdings, c/o Harry S. Cooper Re: Development Application No. P10/83.
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SEVENTEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 31,1984
On motion of Johnson & Drury copies of letters forwarded as instructed from the last
regular meeting be received and filed for reference.
Applications for Typist/Receptionist
In accordance with resolution of Council at a meeting held on August 7, 1984, at which
57 applications were presented, and Clerk-Treasurer Administrator directed to review
applications and after preparation of a short list, the applicants on that list be
interviewed and a Staff recommendation be presented. At a Committee of Council Meeting
held on August 15th, 1984 a recommendation was presented. As result, Committee of
Council recommended that the applicant recommended by the Clerk-Treasurer/Administrator
be accepted by Council.
Accordingly the successful applicant was accepted by Council by the following
resolution:
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On motion of McEwen ~ Johnson that the application of Darlene Goodchild be accepted
for the position of Typist/Receptionist on a six-month probation period and that she
commence, August 27, 1984 under the Township Classification of Level 2, Step 1. And
further, that according to requirements of the Township Benefit Plan, (except O.M.E.R.S.
Pension Plan) which commences upon employment date, all necessary deductions under
the Plan be made after three months of employment. Clerk to notify the successful
applicant and advise all other applicants accordingly.
Recreational Directors - Vehicle
The matter of disposal of the vehicle used by the Program Manager for the Outdoor
Recreation Program 1984 was further considered by Council, and the following action
was taken:
On motion of McEwen & Johnson that In accordance with the Resolution of Council passed
at a meeting held on May 22, 1984, which made allowance for the vehicle to be sold to
the Project Manager at termination of the program as proposed prior to the purchase of
the vehicle and her undertaking submitted in writing, dated May 17, 1984 to purchase the
vehicle, being a 1981 Plymouth Colt (2-door) for a sum of $2400.00. Oro Council authorize
the sale of the said vehicle to Cathy Riffer, the 1984, Program Manager for a total sum
of $2400.00 with payment of $1200.00 on August 17, 1984 and the balance of $1200.00 plus
interest to be paid on or before December 31, 1984.
The matter of the Clerk-Treasurer/Administrator's response in writing with respect to
request of Council to consider retirement in April of 1985, was presented to Council
for consideration, in accordance with resolution of Council passed at a meeting held on
August 17, 1984. All members of Council having received a copy of the response prior
to this meeting.
On motion of McEwen & Drury that Mr. Neufeld's letter of reply to August 17, 1984
resolution of Council be received, tabled for discussion and recommendation(s) at a
Council Committee Meeting.
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SEVENTEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 31, 1984
Presented letter from Ministry of Natural Resources, Huronia District advising that
the responsibility for rehabilitation of Wayside Pit Permit No. 233 has been assumed
by Ronald Moffat, owne~ of Part Lot 22, Concession 6. Letter being in response to
Township letter under date of July 11, 1984.
On motion of Drury & Johnson letter as presented be received and placed on file for
reference if required.
Presented letter from Supervisor, Construction Inspection, Northern and Central Gas
Corporation Limited with respect to Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines to serve Edgar
Occupational Centre and Horsehoe Valley, forwarding three (3) copies of Proposed
drawings to serve the above mentioned project.
On motion of McEwen & Johnson letter and triplicate copies of the proposed plans
be received and placed on file with one copy presented to the Road Supt.
Clerk advised that Mr. Mervin Walt, on behalf of the Oro District Lions Club had
attended at the Township Office requesting a resolution of Oro Council to having
no objection to the Liquor licence Board of Ontario issuing a Special Permit for a
Beer Garden at the Barrie Speedway on September 1 & 2, since the previous dates of
June 1, 2 & 3 and July 20, 21 & 22, 1984 had not been carried out; to which Oro Council
had no objection subject to conditions stated in resolution.
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On motion of Drury & Johnson Oro Council would have no objection to the Ontario liquor
Licence Board of Ontario issuing a Special Occasion Permit to Oro District Lions Club
to carry out events at the Barrie Speedway on Sept. 1 and 2, 1984 along with September
7,8, & 9, 1984 as previously advised of resolution passed at a meeting of Oro Council
held on July 3, 1984, subject to the same conditions as outlined in the resolution.
Presented letter from Douglas S. Christie of Russell, Waite, Christie & Miller, in
response to Township request to review proposed draft "Noise By-law". Solicitors
comments had been presented to Council with Agenda for their review.
On motion of McEwen & Drury letter be received and the Solicitor requested to attend
a Committee of Council Meeting to review the various matters referred for comment
and/or recommendations.
Presented letter from Volvo BM Canada with respect to Volvo 8M 4300 Loader, Serial
No. 4878 at the Waste Disposal Site, confirming that the air conditioning on the
machine has now been installed as of July 23, 1984 and enclosing copy of service work
order Report. Letter requests payment for same, shown on Invoice BM2842, dated
June 25, 1984 as balance of $2354.00.
On motion of Drury & Johnson letter be received and Treasurer authorized to forward
cheque to cover balance of Invoice No. BM2842 to cover air conditioning installation,
shown as $2354.00.
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Presented letter from the Executive Vice-President, Ontario Humane Society in reply
to Township letter of July 17, 1984 in response to the letter of the Ontario Humane
Society requesting Oro Council consider a 6% increase, effective January, 1984. Letter
refers to Contract with the Township and contractual agreement included, and request
to be provided with an opportunity to discuss an increase in the contract fees in
order to ensure that if agreement is reached, the fees will be effective on the 1st of
January, 1985.
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SEVENTEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 31, 1984
On motion of Drury & Johnson letter be received and referred to Budget Meeting In
the fall of 1984.
Presented letter from Violet Muriel Monteith, with respect to property, being part
of Plan 1, Concession 1, Roll No. 6-127, as indicated on recent survey (not deposited~
Letter requests Council respond to status of legal separation of the parcels as shown
on the Survey and Council's assistance to have the Township Solicitor finalize the
research of the property.
On motion of Johnson & Drury that Clerk to respond to Mrs. V. Muriel Monteith advising
of the procedures as directed by Council and assurance that the issue will be resolved.
Clerk to inform Council as to target date for completion of the item no later than
September 17, 1984.
Presented report of By-law Enforcement Officer with respect to investigation of
complaint as to use of Boathouse by Mr. P. Corson, Lot 5, Plan 863 and Block X,
Plan 902.
On motion of Drury & McEwen written report be received and filed for reference and
a copy be forwarded to Mr. Corson.
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The matter of purchasing Township Crest to be included In the Brass Roots display at
the County of Simcoe Building.
On motion of Drury & McEwen Clerk authorized to purchase brass Township logos, one
for the County, as indicated in previous correspondence which required purchase of
3 at a rate of $60.00 each.
Deputy Reeve, Joanna McEwen, presented a written Bicentennial Report outlining the
apportioning of the Bicentennial Grant and reports from each organization of how
funds were spent. Recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee that letter of explanation
and thanks be sent to the Hon. Minister with copy to Allan McLean, M.P.P. Simcoe
East.
The matter of Shanty Bay Wharf repair was discussed and Deputy-Reeve McEwen gave a
verbal report of two on-site meetings, the most recent being, August 30, 1984. In
attendance at this meeting were Mr. Brillinger and another member from Canada Works
Dept. with Deputy Reeve, Joanna McEwen, Councillor Robert Drury, the Clerk and Mr.
Gordon Grant.
Representatives from Canada Works advised that the approval for replacement of the
fender and ladders had been received from Small Craft Harbours and that design for
the fender would be prepared and same be replaced with one ladder at end and two
others on the side. The ladders are to be removable so as not to become damaged
by ice.
Statement of Assets
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In accordance with Section 83 of the Municipal Act, the Treasurer presented half
yearly statement of expenditures and assets of the Corporation of the Township of
Oro, showing a total Expenditure to July 31, 1984, as $1,222,768.00 of the estimated
Budget of $2,007,400 and of the Total Revenue of $1,266,200 an amount of $748,027
received. Copy of expenditures and Revenue to July 31, 1984 had been presented to
each member of Council.
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On motion of McEwen & Johnson, Treasurers Half-Yearly Statement as presented
in accordance with Section 83 of the Municipal Act, be received and referred for
Budget meeting discussion.
Presented Correspondence, Communications, etc. as Follows:
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- Cdn National Railways - acknowledgement of Township letter re: Line 3, County
Road 57 and advising that records have been changed to forward Third Line
Crossing Mileage 70.50 to County of Simcoe for Maintenance costs.
Copy of letter to V. Muriel Monteith advising that a Building Permit for a
single family dwelling as shown on "Part 4" of survey is not available at this
time since records at present indicate the entire lands consist of one parcel
fronting on Penetanguishene Road.
- M.T.C. Re: Ontario Provincial Standards for Municipal Roads
_ Letters from Solicitors Re: Zoning enquiries for Lots 77 & 78 Plan 626, Lot 44,
Plan M-66 and Subdivision Agreements; also letter re: Condominium Conversion
Policies.
- The Papal Secretariat re: site openings for Papal visit.
Copy of letter to Greenbirch Beach from Road Supt. re: poison ivy spraying and
Garbage Collection which had been referred to Clerk.
- Copy of letter to Joseph Wismayer from Road Supt. re: dumping of fill onto
designated areas and to Edward A. Jupp, Q.C. regarding construction on Lakeshore
Road.
Treasurer, County of Simcoe, forwarding application for Wolf Bounty by Jack
Anderson - one wolf trapped on Lot 10, Con. 14.
_ Assessment Review Board - Notice of Hearing of appeals by Derbyshire and Nash,
to be held at Barrie City Hall on October 12 along with Hearings for appeals in
four other Municipalities.
Decision of O.M.B. Hearing of Appeal by Chris Kitchen, Part Lot 22, Cone. 11-
Assessment for Roll No. 11-033 and 11-033-02 to be fixed at $2,037 and $1608
respectively.
- Ontario Hydro, Barrie Area, Service Connection Progress Cards for:
Leo Procee Construction Ltd. Lot 6,9 & 13, Plan M-66-1R1-11
Jim Stuart - West Part Lot 30, Concession 1.
Unemployment and Immigration Canada re: Benefit Rates and duration and Premium
Investments.
O.M.E.R.S. - Ontario Regulation 349/84 amendments
N.V.C.A. Minutes of Full Authority Meeting July 28/84, Executive Committee
Meeting, August 1, 1984 and August 8, 1984 Community Relations Advisory Board -
July 18, 1984.
- Orillia Public Library - Account Statement
- Plans of Surveys 51R-12868 and 51R-12876
- Solicitor General of Canada re: Young Offenders Act information
- Vic Forster Publishing re: Publication" Let Quebec Go."
- Norfront Engineering Ltd. re: Agricultural Drain Maintenance.
- Issue of Landmarks - Summer 1984
- Canadian Heritage August September 1984
Bicentennial Events July to December, 1984
_ M.M.A.H. - Convert to Rent Program also Ontario Home Renewal Program Information
pamph let.
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On motion of Johnson & McEwen Correspondence Communications, etc as presented be
received and filed for reference.
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Presented Report of Live Stock Valuer for one Ewe killed on W~ Lot 10, Concession
owned by Jack Anderson, on August 7, 1984. Live Stock Valuer places a value of
$150.00 (under the updated Regulations made under the Dog Licensing and Live Stock
and Poultry Protection Act) and indicates on his Report that the kill was by a
wolf. Also Affidavit of Jack Anderson as required.
On motion of Drury & Johnson Report of Live Stock valuer as presented, accepted
as satisfactory and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same to
Jack Anderson to an amount of $150.00. And further that Clerk to complete Form 1,
Claim for damage of Wolf and forward same to Ministry of Agriculture and Food
for compensation for a grant respecting such damage.
Chief Building Official, Jim Shelswell was present at 11:00 a.m. to present his
report for Building Permits issued during August and other related matters regard-
ing Building Department matters.
Building Report for the Month of August 1984
There were 26 building and 7 plumbing permits issued with a breakdown as follows:
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10 residences at a value of
5 additions at a value of
4 accessory buildings at a value of
3 agricultural at a value of
3 commercial at a value of
1 chimney at a value of
$ 405,980.00
32,800.00
15,340.00
33,800.00
85,000.00
1,000.00
$ 573,920.00
Money received for permits
Value of permits for August 1983
$2,416.00
$304,100.00
On motion of Johnson & McEwen report of Chief Building Official he received
and filed for reference.
Chief Building Official gave a report of update of the progress of Fuda Building,
addition to the existing Commercial Building.
Presented Application from Len Mortson, R.R.#l Oro Station, for Application for a
Loan under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1980, c 500, R.R.O. 1980, Reg. 932, to
instal a Tile Drainage System on Lot 17, Concession 6, approximately 15 acres
(6.07 Hectares).
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On motion of Johnson & Drury, Oro Council approve the application for a Loan
under the Tile Drainage Act R.S.O. 1980 c. 500; R.R.O. 1980, Reg. 932 for Tile
Drainage System on Lot 17, Concession 6, Township of Oro, as applied for by
Leonard and Margaret Mortson, for an estimated cost of $6983.05 for which a Loan
is applicable on basis of 60% of the estimated cost. And further that the Clerk
forward Form 8 to the Tile Drainage Inspector in order that same may be completed
and returned to enable the necessary process of the application be forwarded to
Ministry of Agriculture and Food with request for further allocation of funds to
cover the Loan, since the present Township Allocation only have a balance of
$500.00.
Presented letter from Ministry of Transportation and Communications with respect
to Designations As Controlled Access Highway, Townships of Oro, Orillia and
Vespra, County of Simcoe Highway 11, Plan P-1726-118 showing portions of the
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Kings Highway 11, in the Township of Oro which have been designated as Controlled-
Access Highway by an Order in Council. letter requests that in future, applications
for building permits in the vicinity should be referred to the M.T.C. In the future.
On motion of McEwen & Johnson letter and Plan P-1726-118 as presented be received
and filed for reference after circulations to all Township Administration Staff
involved with issuance of Building Permits as well as Road Supt.
Presented letter from Ministry of the Environment forwarding copy of notice regard-
ing Commission of Inquiry into the Ministry of the Environment's proposals for the
regulation of Mobile PCB destruction facilities. And copy of the proposals as of
May 22, 1984. Letter requests that material be kept available for Public Inspection.
On motion of McEwen & Johnson letter and notice of Commission of Inquiry into the
Ministry of the Environment's proposal for the regulations of Mobile PCB destruction
facilities and copy of the proposals as of May 22, 1984 be received and Staff Report
be brought back to a future Committee of Council Meeting and extra copies be requested
from the Ministry, for Fire, W.O., Roads & Support Staff.
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Presented from Ontario Youth Corps Program and the Ontario Youth Works Program.
The Youth Works Program is for young people who have been unemployed for at least
three months. Total funds available for these programs being $15 million for
Municipalities in 1984-85 and should create over 4000 jobs. Also enclosed
Guidelines for Municipal Project Proposals Ontario Youth Corps 1984-85 and Ap-
plication Forms.
On motion of McEwen & Drury letter and Guidelines along with Applications forms he
received and referred to Committee of Council for future consideration.
Presented from Toronto Stamp Brochure and Order Form for 1985 Dog Tags
discount price of 20% if ordered by September 21, 1984.
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On motion of Johnson & Drury Clerk authorized to order sufficient Dog Tags required
for 1985.
Presented from Worker's Compensation Board letter with respect to increase in
coverage for Volunteer forces now available from 25,500 to 26,800 and Forms for
same.
On motion of McEwen & Drury, letter be received and filed for reference with a
copy to Township Fire Chief.
Presented letter from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Emergency Planning,
with respect to participation in implementing Line Load Control.
On motion of Drury & Johnson letter and Guidelines be received and Staff Report
be prepared and presented to Committee of Council Meeting.
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Presented Report of Live Stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell for hens killed, owned by
Ernest Ellsmere, Part Lot 40, Concession 1, Township of Oro. Value placed being
$8.00.
On motion of McEwen & Drury Report of Live Stock Valuer, be received and Mr.
Ernest Ellsmere be advised that in accordance with the Dog Licencing and Poultry
Protection Act, damage claims for poultry must be 50 lbs. or over.
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Mr. Frank Halfacre along with Wallace Key and Victor O'Brien were present at 11:45
according to appointment requested.
Mr. Frank Halfacre presented written presentations to each member of Council for
their consideration and then read the comments of the presentation which referred
to the newspaper comments of Clerk's request to Council for an extension of 15
months, following his reaching age 65, for which a resolution of Council was passed
at a meeting held on August 7, 1984, requesting the Clerk to consider retiring as
of April 1, 1985. (Recorded Vote). The presentation voiced a displeasure of Council's
request for Clerk to consider retiring as of April 1, 1985 and not giving considera-
tion to Clerk's written request for an extension of 15 months.
The presentation was signed by 29 ratepayers and second letter signed by four
other ratepayers.
After receiving the presentation Reeve Davie asked Mr. Halfacre whether he had
anything further to add. Mr. Halfacre added some further comments and advised
that the signatures were not as a petition. Reeve Davie then asked Mr. Wallace
Key whether he had any comments to add. Mr. Wallace Key advised that he was In
support of the presentation and Council's consideration of same. Mr. Victor
O'Brien responded to the Reeves invitation for comments by advising that he
supported the presentation. Members of Council asked questims of the delegation.
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Councillor Thelma Halfacre who had a previous committment for an appointment
arrived just prior to the presentation and discussion.
Road Supt. Fred Haughton was present at 1:05 p.m. to present his report for
work done during the month of August according to Vouchers 8 and 8A.
On motion of Drury and Johnson that the report of the Road Supt. as presented be
accepted as satisfactory and Treasurer authorized to issue cheques in payment of
same to a total of $ 126,115.94.
Road Supt. presented a written report as follows after presentation of accounts
and work done during the month of august.
1. Request to advertise sale of Allis Chalmer Tractor & Loader (#10)
On motion of Johnson and Drury that #10 Allis Chalmer and front-end loader
be advertised for bids on an as-is basis.
2. Sand Contract 84-09 (Winder Sand)
On motion of Johnson & Drury that tenders be called for to supply, haul and
stockpile sufficient quantity of Winter Sand required for 1984-85 season. Stock-
pile to be at Landfill site and M.T.C. Yard (15/16 Side Road in Concession 14).
3. Construction Report on:
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(a) Lakeshore Road - Conc. 10 as on written report on file.
(b) 15/16 Side Road - between Line 9 and 11 as on written report on file.
(c) 11th Line - Construction of Drainpipe, Granulars and Asphalt completed.
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Presented letter from
No. 11 and 13th Line.
County Road No. 11.
Mrs. Fern Hiltz regarding intersection of County Road
Trucks not stopping at intersection before coming onto
And second letter from Peter & Joanna McEwen with respect to 4 major concerns:
1) Large percentage of the tructs do not stop at all.
2) Uncovered trucks allowing gravel to spew allover the road.
3) Gravel continually being eroded onto the old Barrie Road narrowing the road.
4) Trucks proceeding north up the hill not using flashing lights.
Other concerns were presented to Countil at this time by other Members of Council.
It was left that the Road Supt. to prepare a list of all problems in the letters
and others previously received and same be dealt with at the Road Committee.
Presented Inspection Completion Certificate Form 8, as completed by Tile Drainage
Delno Jermey, for Drainage Constructed E~ Lot 19, Concession 6, Township of Oro,
for Larry Hastings, completing the total project at a cost of $9340.50 for which
a loan in the amount of $5600.00 would be eligible according to application
approved, being 60% of total cost.
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On motion of Drury & Johnson that the Inspection and Completion Certificate of
the Tile Drainage Inspector be accepted as satisfactory and Treasurer authorized
to issue cheque in the amount of $ 5600.00 less the portion of the Inspection
Fee of $100.00, to Larry Hastings, when the Debenture has been purchased by the
Province. And further that a letter to accompany the necessary documents be
forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture & Food for purchase of the Debenture
for the Loan.
Drainage work having been satisfactorily performed and Form 8 completed and
received, a By-law to impose Special Annual Drainage Rates upon the land in
respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act R.S.O. 1980,
c. 500, to construct sub-surface drainage works on such lands and whereas
Council upon application has agreed to lend the owner a total of $5600.00,
being the pro-rates cost of works as shown on Form 8, to be repaid with interest,
at the rate of 8% by means of a rate hereinafter imposed by a Rating By-law as
perscribed in Form 11, as presented be on motion of Johnson and Drury introduced
and numberea as By-law No. 1360/84 and read a first time.
On motion of Drury & Johnson By-law No. 1360/84 read a first time be read a second
time.
On motion of McEwen & Johnson By-law No. 1360/84 read a second time be read a third
time.
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On motion of Johnson & Drury By-law 1360/84 now read a third time, do pass, be
engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve and Clerk to complete
and forward Schedule "A" of the By-law which sets out annual rates, Offer to
Sell Form 9 and Debenture, Form 4 - No. 83-12 in the amount of $5600.00 which is
hereby authorized to be executed by the Reeve and Clerk on behalf of the Corporation
of the Township of Oro, along with Form 8 to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food,
Food Land Development Branch, Drainage Section, Queens Park.
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Presented Inspection Completion Certificate Form 8, as completed by Tile Drainage
Inspector, Delno Jermey, for Drainage Constructed on Pt. Lot 16 & 17, Conc. 9,
Township of Oro, for Sheridan Nurseries completing the total project at a cost of
$4905.43 for which a loan in the amount of $2900.00 would be eligible according
to application approved, being 60% of total cost.
On motion of McEwen & Johnson that the Inspection and Completion Certificate of the
Tile Drainage Inspector be accepted as satisfactory and Treasurer authorized to
issue cheque in the amount of $2900.00 less the portion of the Inspection Fee of
$100.00 to Sheridan Nurseries Ltd., when the Debenture has been purchased by the
Province. And further that a letter to accompany the necessary documents be
forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture & Food for purchase of the Debenture
for the Loan.
Drainage work having been satisfactorily performed and Form 8 completed and
received, a By-law to impose Special Annual Drainage Rates upon the land in
respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act R.S.O. 1980,
c. 500, to construct sub-surface drainage works on such lands and whereas Council
upon application has agreed to lend the owner a total of $2900.00, being the pro-
rated cost of works as shown on Form 8, to be repaid with interest, at the rate
of 8% by means of a rate hereinafter imposed by a Rating By-law as perscribed in
Form 11, as presented be on motion of McEwen & Johnson introduced and numbered
as By-law No. 1361/84 and read a first time.
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On motion of Johnson & Drury By-law No. 1361/84 read a first time be read a second
time.
On motion of Drury & McEwen By-law 1361/84 read a second time be read a third
time.
On motion of Drury & Johnson By-law 1361/84 now read a third time, do pass, he
engrossed, by the Clerk signed and sealed by the Reeve and Clerk to complete and
forward Schedule "A" of the By-law which sets out annual rates, Offer to Sell Form
9 and Debenture, Form 4 - No. 83-12 in the amount of $2900.00 which is hereby
authorized to be executed by the Reeve and Clerk on behalf of the Corporation of
the Township of oro, along with form 8 to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food,
Food Land Development Branch, Drainage Section, Queens Park. (Debenture and Offer
to Sell to cover both Drainage Loans to a dated of $8500.00).
Presented copy of letter to D.W. Jenkins, Q.C., Solicitor for Alco Construction
with respect to Draft Plan approval for File 43T-76089 advising that draft ap-
proval will lapse November 23, 1984. And letter D.W. Jenkins, Q.C. requesting
resolution of Council for a extension of the Draft Plan approval and reasons for
request.
On motion of McEwen & Drury that Oro Council would have no objection to an
extension of the time to draft approval of File 43T-76089 for a period of six
months to April 23, 1985.
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Presented copy of letter to Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Ltd. regarding
lapsing of Draft Plan Approval for proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision for
Melville Hastings (Estate), File 43T-25103. Draft approval will lapse Nov. 18,
1984.
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On motion of McEwen & Johnson that a letter be forwarded to the Estate of Melville
Hastings with a copy to Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Ltd., requesting the Township
be advised whether further action is proposed, and if so, arrangements be made to
meet with Council to review the Draft Plan, File 43T-25103, as a number of changes
and/or amendments may be required.
Presented letter from Chairman of the Celebrity Log-Sawing Competition, Oro
Agricultural Society as invitation to member of Oro Council to participate in
the President's Invitational. Competition to take place September 21, 1984 at
7:00 p.m.
On motion of Drury & McEwen that Councillor Robert Drury and Deputy-Reeve McEwen
attend as Team #1 and Reeve Davie and Clerk to attend as Team #2 provided that
the logs are of a moderate size.
Presented letter from Secretary of The Orillia Agricultural Society, as an
invitation to participate in their Celebrity Log-Sawing Contest on Friday,
September 7, 1984 at 6:15 p.m.
On motion of Drury & Johnson that Orillia Fair Board be advised that due to
previous committment of Oro Council Members for that date, Oro Council will be
unable to participate in 1984.
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On motion of Drury & McEwen that the Clerk forward a letter to the appropriate
authorities with respect to concerns about incidents, problems and some lack
of information experienced in the recent Federal Election, within the Township
of Oro.
On motion of McEwen & Johnson that a letter be forwarded to the three persons that
propose to carry out the shoreline improvements, namely Mr. Burleigh, Mr. Gardiner
and advise that the Township of Oro have placed the matter of shoreline improvement
as proposed with the Township Solicitor and until recommendations are received
from the Solicitor, Oro Council are unable to authorize any shoreline improvements
on the Promenade of Plan 626, which is public property.
On motion of Drury & McEwen a letter be forwarded to Barrie Flea Market and refer
to Mr. D. Hanney'sindication to Council that organizations within the Township of
Oro would be given preference for Concessions.
Presented letter from Ron Robinson of Ainley and Associates Ltd. advising of
request by John O'Kurily, on behalf of the Ukranian National Federation for the
firm to carry out some engineering work. Purpose of letter being to obtain
Council's approval to carry out the work requested for a project.
On motion of McEwen & Johnson that in view of Ainley & Associates ltd being the
Township Consultants and Engineers, they be advised that Oro Council are of the
opinion that Ainley and Associates Ltd. should not carry out the project for the
Ukranian Trailer Camp.
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Parks & Recreation
Recommendations form the Oro Community Centres, Parks & Recreation Committee meeting
of June 5, 1984 and August 16, 1984 and from the Arena Management Committee Meeting
of August 22, 1984 were presented. The following resolutions resulted:
Count Road No. 20
On motion of Drury and McEwen that Oro Township Council request the County Roads
Department/Barrie Suburban Roads Commission, to consider the provision of signs
necessary to ensure the safety of cyclists on the Ridge Road - County Road No. 20.
Lions Ball Diamond Ad-Hoc Committee
On motion of McEwen and Johnson that the Lions Club/Ball Diamond Ad-Hoc Committee
established by Council resolution of June 6, 1983 be hereby disbanded. Lions Club
representatives to meet with the established Oro Community Centres, Parks &
Recreation Committee with respect to continuing development of the Sports Field
Complex.
Collection Government Wharves & Parklands
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On motion of Johnson and Drury that the Clerk confirm with the Township's Garbage
Contractors, McLellan Disposal Services ltd., that regular refuse collection is
carried out at the Carthew Bay, Hawkestone and Shanty Bay Wharves, Bass Lake Park-
lands and Hawkestone Park as per contract arrangements, and that satisfactory
containers are located at such sites for this purpose.
Provincial Fundi
Recreation Planni
On motion of Johnson and Drury that the Clerk write Allan McLean, M.P.P., Simcoe-
East, to request Mr. Mclean, on behalf of Council and the ratepayers of Oro
Township, to utilize his best endeavours in assisting the Township in obtaining
funding for recreational planning purposes from the Ministry of Tourism &
Recreation.
Land E
- Hawkestone Communi
Hall
On motion of Drury and Johnson that Council support the proposal of Mr. Ralph
Leigh to exchange lands with the Township in trust for the Hawkestone Police
Village adjacent to the Hawkestone Community Hall, subject to agreement in
writing from the balance of the Trustees of the Hawkestone Police Village and
the Hawkestone Community Hall Committee, provided all costs related to such
exchange be the exclusive responsibility of Mr. leigh.
Arena Manager
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On motion of Johnson and Drury that Mr. Dwight Taylor be employed as Arena
Manager, effective September 20, 1984, at salary level 6 step 1, Schedule "A",
By-law No. 1335/83. Salary level to be based on a 32-week Arena operation, 44
regular hours per work-week, probationary to January 1, 1985.
On motion of McEwen & Drury that Dwight Taylor be paid $7.17 per hour for summer
works undertaken in excess of his Park Manager's duties at the Oro Community
Arean from the period May 15 to August 20, 1984.
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Assistant Arena
On motion of Drury & McEwen that after consideration of all avenues and for full
time employment, Mr. Rick Larocque be advised, with regret, that the Township of
Oro are unable to offer full time employment, therefore Oro Council cannot fully
endorse the recommendation of the arena Management Committee, made August 22, 1984
On motion of McEwen & Drury that subject to the Arena Management Committee
interview and recommendation Mr. Allan Lapp be employed as the Assistant Arena
Manager, effective September 24, 1984, at a salary range of Level 5, Step 1,
Schedule "A" of By-law No. 1335/83 being equivalent to $7.17 per hour Levell,
Step 1 of Schedule "B" of the said By-law. Salary level to be based on a 32-
week Arena operation, 44 regular hours per work-week, probationary to January 1,
1985. And further, that Mr. Allan Lapp be employed during the arena off-season
with the Township Road Department and be available to perform duties for the
Parks & Recreation Committee as required during the arena off-season period.
Arena Parking Lot Improvements
On motion of Drury and Johnson that Council authorize expenditure from the Arena
Capital Reserve Account for capital improvements to the rear parking area at the
Oro Community Arena consisting of clearing, grading, gravelling, purchase of
posts to delineate the parking area and re-installation of an existing light
standard.
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Planni
The following was presented:
Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Hearing for September 18, 1984 meeting, Sub-
mission Nos. A7/84 Lucas A8/84 - Morris & B12/84 Oliver.
Notices of Public Meeting, September 25, 1984 re: 2nd dwelling "groundskeeperl!
Official Plan Amendment; Kennedy & Schiele Zoning By-law Amendments; Windfield
Estates, 2 lot re-development Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments; and
Barrie Automotive Flea Market, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments.
On motion of McEwen and Johnson that notices as presented, be placed on file.
Presented notice of passage of Orillia Township Zoning By-law 1984-44, purporting
to correct an error inadvertantly made in the parent comprehensive Zoning By-law
No. 1982-23, effecting the Fergushill Mobile Home Park, on part of Lot 10, Conc.
1, Orillia Township - South Division.
On motion of Drury and Johnson that notice be received and placed on file.
Advised of Development Application p3/84 received from D.H. Anderson, Pt. Lot
28, Cone. 3, for re-zoning exception on 3.1 ac. parcel to permit erection of a
main dwelling and retention of a dwelling for a gate house/security purposes,
received August 24, 1984.
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On motion of McEwen and Johnson that development application P3/84 be referred
to the next meeting of the Oro Planning Advisory Committee for review and
recommendation.
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Presented letter forwarded to R.S. Moffatt, advising of prOVISIons of Zoning
By-law No. 1031 re: construction of what reportedly appears to be an aircraft
landing strip on part of the E~ Lot 22, Conc. 6.
On motion of Johnson and McEwen that correspondence as presented be placed on
file. By-law Enforcement Officer to report to Council immediately on any
observed use of part of the E~ Lot 22, Cone. 6 as an aircraft landing strip.
Presented letter forwarded to Mrs. Muriel Monteith, advising that a building permit
could not be issued for a single family detached dwelling on part of Registered
Plan No.1, w. pt. Lot 1, Con. 1 at the present time, as Municipal records
indicate currently that such land is considered to be one parcel on which a
dwelling already exists, and that title records were under active review by
Municipal Solicitors - Stewart, Esten.
On motion of McEwen & Johnson that correspondence as presented be placed on file.
Clerk to follow-up progress of Municipal Solicitors on the Monteith - Plan 1
matter.
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Presented from Ontario Hydro letter forwarding in duplicate Street Light
Agreement for signature along with By-law Number, authorizing the entering
into the agreement for Street Lights on Plan 875. Also presented replies to
Township letter advising of Township request for the documents, which were to
be complete in order that the Installation Streets could take place. All
letters accept one are in favour of same as well as being agreeable to make the
payment in one year.
On motion of Johnson & Drury letter and agreement be received and agreement
authorized to be signed upon passing of the By-law to authorize the installation
of the Street Lights on Plan 875 along Parkside Drive.
Clerk presented a Draft By-law to authorize the township of Oro to enter into
an agreement with Ontario Hydro for the installation and maintenance of Street
Lights on Plan 875 and the Township of Oro to pay all costs according to the
Agreement to be entered into and authorized by the By-law.
The By-law as presented was on motion of Drury and McEwen introduced and
numbered as By-law No. 1359/84 and read a first time.
On motion of McEwen and Johnson By-law No. 1359/S4, read a first time be read a
second time.
On motion of Drury and McEwen By-law No. 1359/84, read a second time be read a
third time.
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On motion of Johnson and Drury By-law No. 1359/84, now read a third time do pass,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve and the Reeve and Clerk
authorized to sign the Agreement between Ontario Hydro and the Township of Oro,
on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Oro and return same to Ontario
Hydro for signature and request the installation of the Street Lights in accord-
ance with the Agreement; after Light fixtures have been purchased by the Township
and shipped to Ontario Hydro for installation.
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Reeve gave a report on attending Seminar at the A.M.O. Conference, August 20th
to August 23rd, 1984. In particular the Seminar on Wetlands and indicated the
concerns that should be addressed in this regard and suggested this should be
presented for discussion at the next Planning Advisory Committee Meeting.
The Reeve also related a number of concerns with respect to Zoning, and issuance
of Building Permits.
On motion of Orury & Johnson that the meeting adjourn at 4:15 P.m. to meet again
on Monday, September 17, 1984.
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