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Clerk called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and advised that the meeting had been advertised in the
Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet and Times on October 26, 1985 and that the meeting had been moved
to the machine shed because of anticipated greater attendance as in 1982.
Clerk then called for appointment of a Chairman for the All Candidates Meeting.
It was moved by Steve Davie and seconded by Russ Baxter that Henry Neufeld be Chairman for the meeting.
The Chairman thanked the meeting for the privilege to chair the meeting for the All Candidates Meeting,
if it is considered a privilege.
Welcomed all present and as in previous years related attendance over the past 13 years as follows:
1972 103
1973 - 38
1974 - 132
1975 39
1976 - 134
1977 - 23
1978 128
1979
1980 -
1981
1982 -
1983 -
1984 -
1985
43
143
No Ratepayers
260
No Ratepayers
No Ratepayers
323
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
It would appear that about 323 are present here this evening which would indicate that the anticipated
attendance has continued.
Then advised that Council would not be presenting an activity report but rather that a hand out had been
prepared outlining in point form the activities according to Committees and listing the Council Committee
Chairman. Approximately 150 copies have been prepared, anyone wishing a copy may request same and a
copy will be made available.
Then gave list of Candidates for the following positions:
Reeve
Stephen (Steve) Davie
Robert (Bob) Drury
Deputy Reeve
Thelma Halfacre
Allan Johnson
Councillors
Bill Bateman
Ross Bradley
David Burton
Dave Caldwell
Judi th (Judy)
Kenneth (Ken)
Bob Swerdon
Alan Wayne
Catania
McPherson
H.P.V.
Steven Cook
Kenneth Crawford
Robyn Fallon
Ralph Leigh
John O'Kurily
School Board
Carl Cumming
Lloyd Fletcher
Gail O'Brien
arate School Board
Robert (Bob) Debesys - acclaimed
Ward 6
North Ward
Paul Tremblay
acclaimed
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The Chairman advised that all candidates present would be heard in alphabetical order for the office
for which an Election is to be held. Starting with Public School Board Candidates then Council
Candidates.
Each Candidate will be given a maximum of 7 minutes~ (preferably 5 minutes) - (a warning sign of one
minute will be given at 6 minutes). A question period will follow once all candidates have had the
opportunity to address the Ratepayers. All questions to be directed to the chair and it is suggested
that question time have a limit of two minutes to allow fair opportunity to all present.
No questions should lead into debate.
School Board Candidates
Carl Cumming - Lloyd Fletcher - Gail O'Brien
Council Candidates
Reeve
Steve Davie - Robert Drury
Deputy-Reeve - Thelma Halfacre, Allan Johnson
Councillors
William Bateman
Ross Bradley
David Burton
Dave Caldwell
Judy Catania
Kenneth McPherson
Bob Swerdon
Allan Wayne
All Candidates remained within the 7-minute maXImum, several under 5 minutes with a majority around
5-6 minutes.
stions From the Floor
Nick Pollock - directed to Bill Bateman - Why have you not made decision on Airport in Oro?
responded to by Bill Bateman
Stephen Woodrow - directed to Bob Drury - Why in favour of Airport?
Responded to
by Bob Drury
Nick Pollock - further question to Bill Bateman on Airport issue
directed to Bob Drury How can you be in support of farmers when you would wipe
out a mink farmer if an airport was to become a fact in Oro?
- responded to by Bob Drury
- Several further questions - Chairman stopped what appeared to be leading to a debate.
Ernest Foll
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Shelswell - directed to Thelma Halfacre
What do you mean by "Industry Without Morality" ?
responded to by Thelma Halfacre - explanation of the quotation.
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Don Hanney
to School Board Candidates
Question regarding School Board Funding in relation to the French Courses and work force.
Responded to by Lloyd Fletcher - Carl Cumming and Gail O'Brien
Bill Bateman - question to Nick Pollock
From your questions do you feel Council members should have pre-conceived answers or open mind?
Responded to by Mr. Pollock - numerous meetings held on airport should have been able to make up mind
on the matter.
Question - Separate School Funding - position of Simcoe County Board of Education on this matter and
what affect will this have on the Board?
Responded to by Lloyd Fletcher.
Allan Blight - directed to Mr. Drury - What is your VIew on Tourism and support for same with respect
to Planning & Zoning - do you support?
Responded to by Bob Drury also by Reeve Stephen Davie
Several further questions were asked by Mr. Blight and replied to by Bob Drury.
Mike McMurter - Question re: Transfer payments from Province to Simcoe County -
Service and Welfare.
Integration Social
He also asked further questions on matter of tree cutting and brushing of roads - purpose of ditching
as explained by Allan Johnson in reply.
Andy Nicholson - Why do you feel growth is necessary In the Township and why promote growth?
Responded to by several candidates.
Gerry Shellswell - Why was third line taken over by County?
Does the Township not lose subsidy?
Harry Hughes - Province monitors Landfill Site, does the Township do so on their own
any surveys?
Responded to by Bob Drury and Reeve Davie.
Reeve Davie referred to County of Simcoe Survey.
Bob Drury - responded further to Allan Blight's concerns regarding Speedway re: overnight camping?
Mr. E. Folley
Is Oro Council too busy to look into concerns of the people?
Meetings regarding major projects.
Should have Public
Allan Johnson - People do not always show up for public meetings. ie. Recreational Master Plan
Public Meeting - only 30-35 people showed up.
Chris Dixon - Problem of hunting on private property - firearms control - is this a non-issue?
There being no further questions forthcoming and candidates having nothing further to present
the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
H. Ne
Clerk/Deputy Treas.