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09 11 1985 COW Minutes cc~ 8, . 8 Pg. 191 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 Committee of the Whole Meeti First Meeti Oro Council met as Committee of the Whole this evening at 4:30 p.m. for their first meeting as such according to By-law 1406/85, with the following members present: Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillors: S.C.G. Davie Joanna McEwen R. Drury T. Halfacre A. Johnson Also present: Administrator/Treas. Bob Small Opening of Meeting The Reeve opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Declaration/Disclosure of Conflict of Interest Committee Reports Finance, Administration & Fire (a) Presented letter from H.J. Cowling, Lots 3 & 4, Plan 875 Concession 9 - re: Street Light 1. On motion of McEwen and Drury that as recommended that Mr. H.J. Cowling be advised that the street light charges for 1985 as added to the 1985 Tax Notice was assessed according to all owners benefitting from street lights installed in 1984 and that the additional street light requested was not included in the original apportionment of costs. And further that once owner of lot 3 & 4, Plan 875, agrees to and forwards the cost for the installation of the additional light as indicated in letter of August 9, 1985, the light may be installed and energy costs will be included with the 1986 energy costs as apportioned to the owners of Plan 875, that benefit from the street lights. (b) Presented copies of letters from A. Bosman, Lands/Waters Administrator, Huronia District, Ministry of Natural Resources re: Boatlifts located in front of a 20-foot eight-of-way over Plan 1291 for Plan 935, following investigation of the By-law Enforcement Officer following complaint received. Councillor Halfacre at this point, declared a Conflict of Interest due to residing on Plan 935. 2. On motion of McEwen and Drury, it is recommended that copies of letters be received and filed until further information has been received from Ministry of Natural Resources. (c) Presented price list for 1986 Dog License as received from Toronto Stamp Inc. Price list catalogue indicates "Special 1986 Dog Tag shape" discount price expires September 20, 1985. 3. On motion of Halfacre and Drury that Committee of the Whole recommend that sufficient Dog Tags for 1986 be ordered prior to expiry of discount date of September 20, 1985. Dog Tags to be of brass material. (d) Presented letter from L. Weir, Lot 28, Plan 626 regarding proposal to closing of Promenade off Blackman Blvd. by J. LeMay owner of adjacent lot. 4. On motion of Johnson and McEwen that as recommended that the Clerk to reply and advise that no authorization has been given by Council of the Township of Oro to close access to Lakeshore Promenade from Blackman Blvd. and copy be forwarded to Mr. J. LeMay. 8 . . Pg. 192 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 The Road Supt. attended at 4:50 p.m. and presented a report on drainage outlet and letter from Skelton Brumwell & Associates Ltd. regarding Lakefront Drive Drainage Ditch through Part of Block 37, Plan 51M-187, Township of Oro Windfields Country Estates Subdivision, Developer, A. Ucci. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen it is recommended that the letter received by the Road Supt with respect to the drainage be referred to the Township Solicitor requesting Council be advised of procedure and action to be taken by the Township. Presented request from Road Supt. for approval to call tenders for the following tender contracts: 1. 2. Winter Sand - Contract No. 85-09 Snowplow Equipment - Contract 85-10 On motion of Johnson and Halfacre that as recommended, tenders be called for to supply, haul and stockpile sufficient quantity of Winter Sand required for the 1985-86 Season. Stockpile to be at the Landfill Site and former M.T.C. Yard (15/16 Side Road in Conc. 14). In accordance with Tender Specifications of Contract 85-09. Tenders to close at 12:00 noon on October 2, 1985. On motion of McEwen and that as recommended tenders be called for additional Snow Plow equip- ment in accordance with tender specifications of Contract 85-10. Tenders to close at 12:00 noon on Bctober 2, 1985. Re-presented matter of request for increase in tonnage extraction from gravel pit as applied for by E.R. Alexander and Allan G. Cook Construction. Also copy of letter to Allan G. Cook Construction, forwarded as instructed at the last regular meeting. The letter received from Ainley & Associates Ltd. and letter from Allan G. Cook Construction and copy of letter forwarded to Allan G. Cook as instructed from the last regular meeting be placed on file until Township Solicitor responds as result of letter from Ainley & Associates. Planning & Development The Planning Administrator attended at 5:05 p.m. to present the following: - Committee of Adjustment, notices of hearing for Thursday, September 26, 1985, Submissions A12/85 - Levesque, A13/85 Brewer, 815/85 Crawford, 816/85 Mcleod and B17/85 Langman. - Ainley & Associates, review of draft "Scott" Official Plan as prepared by Robert Lehman Planning Consultants ltd., and comment in respect to the draft implementing zoning by-law. - Ainley & Associates, advising with regard to P.A.C. resolution 85.5.3, proposal to have report prepared by October 3, 1985, and requesting clarification as to basis of report Re: suggested modifications to sections 5.8 and 5.8.A of Official Plan. Stewart, Esten, advising of opinion re: public meeting requirement, proposed "Barrie Automotive Flea Market" Official Plan Amendment and draft notification letter. Advised as to approximate timing for additional circulation. - Ainley & Associates, correspondence delivered by hand on September 11,.1985, providing review of draft "Audubon" Official Plan and zoning amendments. Prepared by Skelton, Brumwell & Associates. 8 . . Pg. 193 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 Parks & Recreation The O.C.C.P.R.C./A.M.C. Secretary attended at 5:20 p.m. to present the following: - A.M.C. recommendation from meeting of September 5, 1985, concerning application for capital construction program grant to assist with 1985 arena capital projects, and preliminary grant application. - M.T.R., lottery funded grant program announcements received September 5, 1985. - Copy of Community Recreation Planning Grant forwarded to M. T.R. on September 6, 1985 - Letter of appreciation from Hawkestone Community Hall Board rgarding municipal grant for retro-fit fire code upgrading. On motion of Drury and McEwen that Council endorse the recommendation of the Arena Management Committee and support undertaking of the project as set out in the application to the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation for a capital conservation program grant in the amount of $5,200.00 of the total estimated project cost of $18,600.00. On motion of Drury and Johnson that the Arena Management Committee continue as an Advisory Committee to the end of the term of this Council. (e) Presented letter from His Worship, Robert Morrow, Mayor, City of Hamilton as invitation to program sponsored by Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the City of Hamilton re: Infrastructure Program - September 13, 1985 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. On motion of Johnson and Drury, Council in Committee of the Whole recommend that letter be received and no representative from the Township of Oro attend. Planni nt (a) Presented copy of letter to D.S. White, Q.C., Township Solicitor from B.S. Onyschuk, Q.C. Solicitor for Cedarbrook Estates (Quadrant Developments) re: Services completed and to be completed by the Township of Oro at the cost of Quadrant Developments. This matter be further considered after the draft deeds as forwarded to Township Solicitor have been executed and registered. (c) Presented letter from J.R. Hunter, Q.C. in response to Township letter re: East Part Lot 9, Conc. 6, Township of Oro indicating price per acre that would be considered. Letter be received and filed for consideration by 1986-88 Council. (e) Presented from Plans Administration Branch copy of the City of Barrie Official Plan - comments to be submitted by October 20, 1985. No action taken. Parks & Recreation Committee (a) Staff Report re: use of Oro Memorial Park Dwelling as prepared by ~dministrator. Also report as prepared by Park Supt. in this regard. And letters submitted by Rena Ersan and John Buckley interested in renting the Park Dwelling and operating the booth in the summer months. On motion of Drury and McEwen, the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Supt. Report be adopted. 8 I It Pg. 194 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 (b) Presented letter from W.O. Russell to Secretary, Parks & Recreation Committee re: Ridge road - Cautionary Signs - Recreational Cyclists in response to letter of August 23, 1985. Planning Administrator and Administrator to compile all correspondence and Parks and Recreation Committee actions and present a Staff Report to Council. Matters to be Considered by Committee of the Whole (a) Ministry of Agriculture and Food Minister requests assistance and support for World Food Day and copy of Proclamation for World Food Day. Resolution to be prepared for next meeting of Oro Council. (b) Orillia Public Library advising of Ontario Public Library Week September 23-29 and ex- tending an invitation to an open house on Monday, September 23, 1985 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reply requested by September 18, 1985. On motion of Drury and Halfacre that as recommended, Clerk to advise of attendance as requested. (c) Presented invitation to Council by the City of Barrie to attend the Official Opening of the City of Barrie new City Hall to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 1985 reply requested. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Clerk to respond and advise of attendance. Other Matters to be Brought to the Attention of Council in Committee of the Whole. ( a) O.M.B. Hearing of Appeal to Committee of Adjustment Decision on File 8-13/85 and B14/85 scheduled for November 18, 1985 at 10:30 a.m. in the Oro Township Council Chambers. (b) Student Council Program cancelled by the two schools participating for September 17, 1985 want to re-schedule for October date of County Council meeting. A notice of motion was presented, moved by McEwen and seconded by Drury that the Township of Oro support the Committee of Adjustment decision on Submissions Numbered B13/85 and B14/85 (O.M.B. Files C8502254 and C850255) at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing as scheduled. Notice of motion be received as presented. (c) Clerk presented matter of payment for use of Community Halls for Polling Places and Election personnel and requested approval of recommended rates and fees. On motion of Drury and McEwen that the rates Election Polling Places and Election personnel as follows: Polling Places Election Personnel D.R.O. Advance Polls D.R.O. Returning Officer $ 60.00 plus 70.00 80.00 200.00 $15.00 for each additional poll Poll Clerk - $60.00 Poll Clerk - 70.00 Asst. Returning & Revising Officer Asst. Revising Officers & Election Election Assistants $ 125.00 Asst 90.00 85.00 On motion of Drury and Johnson that meeting adjourn at 6:30 p.m. H. Neufeld, Clerk S.C.G. Dave, Reeve