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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - DECEMBER 7, 1982
FIRST MEETING - INAUGURAL 1983-85 COUNCIL
Oro Council Elect for the 1983-85 Term, being the first three year term,
which under the Election Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 308, as amended, shall
be from December 1982 to December 1985, comprising of Stephen Davie-Reeve;
Joanna McEwen-Deputy Reeve; Robert E. Drury, Thelma Halfacre and Allan
Johnson-Councillors, met according to the Statutes and Township By-Law No.
1173. After each member of Council having subscribed to the required declara-
tion of Office, Council were duly organized as the Council for 1983-85 and
as declared by Clerk-Treasurer-Administrator.
The Hawkestone Police Village Trustees elected for the 1983-85 term, namely
Ralph G. Leigh, Stephen Cook and John O'Kurily also took their necessary dec-
laration of office as Trustees for Hawkestone Police Village and declared
as the Trustees for the 1983-85 term.
Present for the Inaugural were:
Rev. T. Ipema
Allan K. McLean, M.P.P., Simcoe East
Russell Cooper, Warden, County of Simcoe
Former Reeve, R.S. Arbour
Former Councillor, Stan Vousden
Del Cole, Alderman, City of Barrie representing Mayor R. Archer
Patricia McIsaac, Mayor, City of Orillia
Grant Adrade - Reeve, Township of Innisfil & Deputy Reeve Katie Jans.
Ingram Amos - Reeve, Township of Medonte
Harry Adams - Reeve, Township of Vespra
Lloyd Fletcher - Representative Ward 9 (Oro) S.C.B.E.
David Woronka - Chairman Oro Planning Board
Howard Campbell - Chairman Oro Township Committee of Adjustment
Deputy Clerk & Planning Administrator - George Roberts
Road Supt. - Fred Haughton
Chief Building Official Jim Shellswell
Township Engineer - Stuart N. Keyes
Administrative Staff
William Ormerod - By-Law Enforcement Office for Township of Oro
Mrs. Pat Johnson
Mrs. C. Davie and Elaine Davie
Mr. & Mrs. C. Tomlins
Albert Anderson
Clifford Fife and several other ratepayers.
Prayer of Invocation by Rev. T. Ipema following the Declaration of Office.
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
After Inaugural Ceremony being completed, the 1983-85 Council was declared
Constituted. Reeve Stephen Davie extended a welcome to all present and
introduced his wife Elaine and his Mother. Congratulated Council on their
election and expressed his appreciation on the election campaign to all
members as well as the unsuccessful candidates who had displayed their
keen interest and offered their time to serve the Municipality.
Reeve Davie then expressed his appreciation of the opportunity to serve
the Township as Reeve and indicating that the next three years was a chal-
lange he 100ked forward to and that this would require hard work and sincere
decisions by all of Council.
After some further remarks he proceeded to call upon members of Council
and guests for comments, calling first on
Deputy Reeve - Joanna McEwen
-Welcomed all present and extended appreciation to others that had offered
their services.
-Emphasized todays economic situation of unemployment, bankruptcies where
taxes are not forthcoming.
-All can and must work harder.
-Staff great asset - need to coninue to take advantage of any Courses available.
-Referred to North Oro Study.
-Will propose Committee of the Whole of Council instead of present standing
Committees as in many surrounding Municipalities.
-Have resources to work with.
--Should invite Trustee, S.C.B.E. to meetings and also M.P.P.
Councillor-Robert Drury
-Welcome to all present.
-Do not have much to say at this time, only that the next three years would
require a lot of hard work and difficult decisions. A challange to all.
Councillor - Thelma Halfacre
-Welcomed all and expressed her appreciation of opportunity to continue
to serve the Township.
-3 years ahead a great challange.
-Optimistic that challange can be met with staff and guideline assistance.
Councillor - Allan Johnson
-Extended welcome to all.
-Council entering the first three year term.
-Intoduced his wife Pat.
-A lot has been said about the next three years and would re-iterate the
challange to all.
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FIRST MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 1982
Trustee HPV - John O'Kuri
-Position new to me.
-Haven't been resident that long.
-Look forward to working with Trustees and Council.
Steve Cook
Trustee HPV
-Not prepared to make remarks.
-Look forward to working with Trustees and Council.
Ralph Leigh - Trustee, HPV
-Have worked with some of the members of Council.
-Had co-operation of Council in the past and look forward to continued
co-operation with Council.
Reeve Davie next introduced the Administrative Staff and Road Superintendent.
Reeve Davie next called on invited guests for some remarks.
Allan K. McLean, M.P.P., Simcoe East
-Expressed his appreciation for invitation to attend.
-Congratulate Council members and other candidates who, although not success-
full, worked hard, for their willingness to serve the people of the Township.
-Related his experience on Council - County Council where he also served
as Warden and now as representative of the people in the Legislature.
-We must all make decisions on behalf of the people.
-Not able to attend all Council meetings, but will be pleased to do what
ever possible to assist as far as the Province is concerned.
-Compliments of the Season to all and keep thinking positive.
His Worship, Russell Cooper - Warden, Simcoe County
-I would be remiss if I didn't express my appreciation to be here.
-Congratulate Council and the people who placed their confidence in them.
Anyone who has not served the people has missed something.
-Reeve has large pair of shoes to fill of previous Reeves in the Township,
(named some present)
-Most appreciative of previous Reeves who have contributed input to County
Council.
-Bring greetings from County Council.
Harry Adams - Reeve, Township of Vespra
-Greetings from Council and residents of the Township of Vespra.
-Neighbouring Townships need support of one another.
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Ingram Amos - Reeve, Medonte Township
-Thank you for invitation - bring greetings from Medonte Township.
-Cannot get along without neighbour municipalities, have had good
co-operation in the past and look forward to continuance of same.
-Congratulations to all and hope you have a good three year term.
Grant Andrade
Reeve, Township of Innisfil
-Pleased to attend along with Deputy Reeve - K. Jans
-Congratulate Council and Staff that is needed to carry out administration.
-Council have a great day for their inaugural.
-After some further remarks, closed with greetings from the Township of
Innisfil and extended seasons greetings to all.
Del Cole - Alderman, City of Barrie representing His Worship, Mayor
Ross Arbour
-Usual congratulations and best wishes.
-Balance of Council with two ladies and three men.
-City of Barrie close neighbour - many things in common.
-Ridge Road interesting route -referred to poem by Wilson McDonald.
-Many people from Oro Township work in the City of Barrie.
Patricia McIsaac - Mayor, City of Orillia
-Expressed appreciation of invitation to attend and extended congratula-
tions and greetings from the City of Orillia.
Ron Johnston
Insurance
-Expressed his appreciation for the invitation and congratulations to Council.
-Then presented the Reeve with a gavel.
Lloyd Fletcher - Trustee for Ward 9 (Township of Oro) S.C.B.E.
-Expressed appreciation of opportunity to attend and extended congratulations.
-Have had good relationship with Council in the past and look forward to
continuance of same.
-Would like to sit in on Council meetings to discuss matters of Education
and prepared to do so.
-Challange to all is great.
Reeve Davie then introduced:
Chairman of Oro Planning Board - David Woronka
Member of Oro Planning Board - William Bateman
Chairman of Committee of Adjustment - Howard A. Campbell
Township By-Law Enforcement Officer - William Ormerod.
After calling on the Clerk for some remarks, the Reeve called a recess
for a Buffet Luncheon, referred to as a 6 & 5 Luncheon, which had been
prepared by his wife Elaine with assistance from Pat Johnson. Everyone
present enjoyed the Luncheon and Social Time together.
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. FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
Recess was called to reconvene at 1:30 p.m. for the 1983-85 Council to
carryon the business as scheduled on the Agenda for the first meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on November 15, 1982
The minutes of the last meeting of the 1981-82 Council of November 15,
1982 were on motion of Johnson and Halfacre, confirmed as printed and re-
ceived.
Road Supt. Fred Haughton was present at 1:25 p.m. to present his report
for work done on Township Roads for the Month of November and Voucher
12 to cover same.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that the Report of the Road Supt, Fred
Haughton, as presented for the month of November be accepted as satisfactory
and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same, to a total
of $100,186.82.
Road Supt. gave a further report on the matter of considering the applicants
for Working Foreman and as a result the following was proposed:
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A date to interview applicants for Working Foreman to be set for Tuesday,
December 14th, at 7:30 p.m. and that applicant~ interviewed be called back
for interview to afford new Council members to form an opinion of the appli-
cants.
Presented letter from Eleanor and David Colangelo requesting consideration
of Council to erect proper Street Signs on Plan 1648 and Plan M-48. Letter
is a sincere plead for consideration because of difficulty Ambulance Driver
encountered finding their property, namely Lot 15, Plan M-48 when called
for an emergency to pick up patient with a heart attack. Clerk advised
copy had been presented to Road Supt. for comment.
On motion of Halfacre and McEwen that the Road Supt. arrange for the erection
of Street Signs in this Subdivision as a priority and that a Street Signing
program be set up for all the built up areas in the Township where Street
Signs presently do not exist and that owner of Lot 15, Plan M-48 be advised
accordingly.
Clerk advised that further to an on site inspection by Road Committee,
Trustees Hawkestone Police Village along with Road Supt. and Clerk with
representatives from Ministry of Transportation & Communications of Allan
Street which serves part of R.P. 217 and Plan M-20, the Road Supt. has
now completed the placing of "A" Gravel Material on the said Road and
presented invoice for cost of same, according to agreement by all concerned.
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On motion of Johnson and McEwen, report of Clerk and action by Road Supt.
to complete the road owrk as recommended by all concerned following the
inspection of the said road, be accepted as satisfactory and Treasurer
to pay the cost for crushing,loading,hauling and applying of 136m2 of
gravel, to a total cost of $333.47, which amount is to be paid out of
the Township Lot Levy Account.
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
Road Supt. brought up the matter of Christmans & New Year Holidays and
advised that the Road Dept. would prefer Dec. 27 & 28th for Dec. 25 &
26th, and Dec. 30, for January 1st, 1983, and further that the Road Dept.
subject to no snowplowing, would prefer to take the whole week and apply
the two days in lieu of days in 1983.
Chief Building Official, James Shellswell, was present at 2:05 p.m. to
present his report for the Month of November as follows:
Building Report for the Month of November, 1982:
There were 26 building and 3 plumbing permits issued with a breakdown
as follows:
15 residential dwellings at a value of
4 accessory buildings at a value of
3 additions at a value of
1 agricultural at a value of
1 demolition
$ 400,800.00
11,000.00
21,000.00
29,000.00
$ 461,800.00
Money received for permits
Value of permits for November '81
Less Horseshoe Valley
$1,003.00
$ 3,073,340.00
2 , 973 ,000.00
$ 100,340.00
The Planning Administrator was present at 2:10 p.m. to review planning
and development matters. The following was presented:
-W.D. Russell, advising as to registration particulars of the Black Forest
Estates Subdivision.
-W.D. Russell advising Solicitor for T. Holmberg as to revisions required
for the proposed Holberg subdivision agreement - File 43T-81024.
-Copy of letter to Vaughan, Willms, Solicitors for T. Holmberg, advising
as to planning policies pertaining to part of Lot 27, Conc. 6.
-Circulation copy of Orillia Township By-Law 1982-48.
-Ontario Hydro, advising as to availability of hydro facilities to service
the Randsalu draft plan, file 43T-76089.
On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, that correspondence as presented be
placed on file.
Presented resolutions of Oro Planning Board, regarding Development Applica-
tions P3/82 - Monouforian, P4/82 - Leondard and P5/82 - Dooley. After
consideration of each matter, it was moved:
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that Council concur with the resolution
of Oro Planning Board not to recommend approval of Development Application
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On motion of Johnson and Drury, that Council concur with the resolution
of Planning Board to recommend amendment of the Official Plan and Zoning
By-Law to permit development of a barn equipment and farm hardware sales
outlet on part of Lot 20, Concession 6, being Part 2 on Plan 51R-7399.
Planning Administrator to arrange with Township's Planning Consultants
to undertake the necessary works at the proponents cost.
On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, that Council concur with Planning Board's
resolution to recommend amendment to the Zoning By-Law, to permit by excep-
tion, the use of part of Lot 20, Concession 7 for general commercial use.
Planning Administrator to arrange to have the necessary Zoning By-Law
Amendment proposed for consideration at the proponents cost.
Advised that a preliminary draft Municipal Housing Statement had been
forwarded by Gibson/Flood & Associates for staff review, prior to considera-
tion by Council, and that additional copies, incorporating minor revisions,
corrections and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing's technical input,
would be available for Council's review prior to the New Year. A tentative
date for presentation of the study by Gibson/Flood & Associates to Council
has been suggested as being January 3, 1983.
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Advised that Planning Board has authorized F.J. Reinders & Associates
to obtain a preliminary review of the draft North Oro Study policies pre-
pared to date by concerned provincial agencies having input to the study,
and to have the revised draft policy document and review comments available
for the first regular meeting of Planning Board in the New Year for their
consideration.
Presented copies of letters forwarded from the last meeting of the 1981-
82 Council as follows to:
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-D. Crank and Ms. Ruth Palmer of Lot 1, Plan M-118 with copy to Mr. D.
McKee of Hitch House Limited re: permission to leave trailer on lot
subject to having applied for and obtained a Building Permit for a single
family residence on the lot, as well as approval from Simcoe County District
Health Unit for Septic System hook up. Clerk advised Building Permit
had be~n issued and letter had been received from Simcoe County District
Health Unit advising of no objection to the hook up on a temporary basis.
-Stuart N. Keyes & Associates with regard to Oro Township Community Arena
Safety Inspection and Engineers report of same. Also reply from Stuart
N Keyes forwarding letter setting out the requirements for the Safety
Inspection which had been presented to D. Carstens of Industrial Health
& Safety Brnach and has approval stamp affixed.
-Township of Matchedash regarding first meeting of Conservation Committee
advising that no representative of Oro Council would be attending the
first meeting on November 30, 1982.
-John Swainson forwarding cheque in the amount of $50.00 for supplying
of Public Address System at Public Meeting held on October 26, 1982.
-Dick Bartlett, Lot 15, Plan 1488 with respect to dogs running at large
and suggesting an appointment to meet with Council at the first Committee
of Council meeting~o be held December 15th or 16th, 1982. Also advised
that a letter had been received from Joyce & Harvey Cowling regarding
dogs.
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-Barrie and District Ministerial Association with respect to By-Law to
license, regulate and control of Adult Entertainment.
-Oro Township recreation Committee forwarding memorandum with respect
to workshops on/for the older adult.
-Mrs. J. Monty Leigh placing order to purchase 10 copies of "Honty Leigh
Remembers."
-Carl Cumming re: Tile Drainage Debenture with regard to Loan and forwarding
cheque for debenture purchased.
-Copy of letter to all applicants for Caretaker, Oro Memorial Park for
the 1983 season advising that selected applicants will be interviewed
during the month of December.
-IBM Data Centre forwarding copy of Agreement for the Tax Billing 1983.
On motion of Johnson and McEwen, copies of letters as presented and forwarded,
accepted as satisfactory and same be placed on file for reference.
Old & Unfinished Business
Presented letter from Paul G.M. Hermiston, Q.C. confirming that their office
had attended before the Official Receiver in Toronto on November 12, 1982,
respecting avenue to obtain funds from Judgement against L.J. Torpey under
Power of Sale of Property in which the Township is an unsecured party. Letter
sets out results of Hearing and Solicitor advises that from the first meet-
ing, it is recommended that the Township not go to the legal expense of having
anyone attend the second meeting. Also enclosing statement of account for
services.
On motion of Drury and Johnson, letter be received and filed for reference
and Clerk to reply and request the Township not have a legal representative
at the second meeting and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment
of the account for legal services rendered at the first meeting of the Hearing
of L.J. Torpey Bankruptcy. (Total account being $400.50). Township Solicitor
be advised that the file be considered closed.
Clerk advised that a cheque for Block "B" Plan 1488 as approved by Council
had been received and deposited in Parklands Account and necessary Intenure
for same has been prepared and executed as prepared by Township Solicitor
and forwarded to Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing for approval, prior
to registration Deed and necessary documents were registered as Instrument
No. 779329 on November 24, 1982.
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre report of Clerk and procedure of documenta-
tion of sale of Block "B", Plan 1488, registered as required, under Tax
Registration Procedure, accepted as satisfactory along with all necessary
documents registered at the Simcoe Registry Office (Barrie) , after same
having been returned from Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing with ap-
proval. Registered Deed may now be forwarded to Mr. Jerald Knighton along
with additional account, if any, from Township Solicitor for preparation
of Deed and other legal documents. And, further that balance of $600.00 be
deposited in Parklands account after all arrears of taxes have been paid.
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Presented amended Letter of Credit #5902/7712 from the Royal Bank of Canada,
Ontario International Centre, Toronto for Jo-Con Developments Limited, being
a renewal of Original Letter of Credit with expiry date of December 9, 1983,
for the total amount of $104,500.00, being the balance of the Letter of Credit
which expires December 9, 1982. Renewal of Letter of Credit had been requested
November 8, 1982 and amended one, as presented, received November 23, 1982.
On motion of Johnson and Drury, amended Letter of Credit as received from
the Royal Bank of Canada, Ontario International Centre, Toronto with expiry
date extended to December 9, 1983, for Jo-Con Developments Limtied (Plan
M-66) be received and filed.
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Presented letter from the Hon. James Snow, Minister of Transportat~on and
Communications, in reply to Township letter of November 2, 1982, forwarding
letter from Barrie Suburban Road Commission and Council's resolution reques-
ting a reply on the matter of transfer of part of County Road 22, from
Oro Station to Hawkestone in exchange for other roads within the Township
Road System (i.e. Line 7 North of #11 Highway. Minister concurs with letter
from Mr. L.E. Clark, Secretary, Barrie Suburban Road Commission. And sug-
gests that the Township should approach the County of Simcoe on the matter
and also suggests that if it is not feasible to make County Road No. 27
northbound the through road, as proposed, possibly consideration could
be given to improving the grade on the south side of the intersection.
On motion of Johnson and Drury, letter be received and action by Clerk ac-
cepted as satisfactory and that the matter be referred to Committee of Council
meeting.
Re-presented applications for Caretaker of Oro Memorial Park, which were
opened by Council at a meeting held on November 15, 1982 and referred to
1983-85 Council to be dealt with by Committee of Council at a meeting
set by Council today. Also presented copy of letter to all applicants for
interview during the month of December. Presented as well, a late application
received November 23, 9182 from Ken Crawford and Leondard Crawford, along
with resume.
On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, the applications be referred to a Committee
of Council meeting including the late application.
Clerk presented Statement of Election Expenses as certified by the Returning
Officer for the 1982 Election. Total of all expenses paid were in the amount
of $7,348.72.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, Statement of Election Expenses as certi-
fied by the Returning Officer for the 1982 Election and paid by the Treasurer
to an amount of $7,348.72, be accepted and be included in accounts list for
November, 1982.
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Presented copy of application for Rebate for Refund of Retail Sales Tax as
prep2red by Central Data Processing for period from January 1974 to April
1975.
On motion of Johnson and McEwen, copy of application for Rebate for Refund
of Retail Sales Tax as presented be received and filed until correspondence
is received from Ontario Retail Sales Tax Branch.
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Presented letter from Dr. Roy P. Shoichet with respect to Boundry Fence be-
tween Lot 50, Plan 755 and Shelswell Park, further to Townsh letter of
November 2, 1982 following his attendance at a meeting of Oro Council.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letter be received and placed on file.
Presented letter from Internal Audit Branch, Ministry of Transportation &
Communication forwarding Audit Report of 1981 after examination of claim
for Subsidy by Auditor.
On motion of McEwen and Drury, letter and Audit Report showing Adjustments
to 1981 Claim for Subsidy be received and placed on file and Clerk and Road
Supt. to apply refund of Retail Sales Tax as Credit to Roads on 1982 Annual
Return.
Presented letter from Douglas S. Christie of Russell, Waite,Christie & Miller
forwarding account for review of Adult Entertainment Parlours By-Law and
legal research and preparation of revision of proposed By-Law. Total fee
being $251.00.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, letter and account as presented be re-
ceived and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same to a total
of $251.00.
Presented letter from Executive Director of the Royal Victoria Hospital of
Barrie with respect to appointee from the Township of Oro to the Board of
Directors according to the Hospital By-Laws. And, acknowledging that the
service of R.S. Arbour on the Board and that through participation, has
given his experience to many difficult decisions which the Hospital had to
reach. Letter requests that Council when appointing a representative, con-
sider an appointment which will assure the longest period of time that the
individual may sit on the Board.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, letter be received and request for Council
to take prerequisits into consideration when making an appointment be noted.
Presented copy of letter to Ministry of Transportation and Communications
requesting approval for additional Subsidy on $197.95 being an Engineer's
Adjustment on Truck Tender. An item deducted by Engineer which does quali-
by for Subsidy.
On motion of McEwen and Johnson, action taken in applying for the subsidy
deducted by Engineers, which does qualify, accepted as satisfactory and
letter be placed on file.
Presented letter from Graham, Wilson & Green returning registered copy of
By-Law No. 1286/82 for Encroachment on Road Allowance between Range 2 and
Concession 3, which was registered on title on November 10, 1982 as Instru-
ment No. 778285.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, letter and copy of By-Law No. 1286/82 reg-
istered as Instrument No. 778285 on November 10, 1982, be received and placed
on file for reference.
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Presented copy of letter to Robert Amos forwarding account for installation
of pump and water tank at Oro Memorial Park.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, copy of letter forwarding cheque from
Parklands Account, as authorized by Council to Robert Amos for installation
of new pump and water tank, accepted as satisfactory.
Presented copies of letters to Secretaries of Community Hall Committees,
Oro Township Arena Committee and Oro Township Library Boards, requesting
confirmation of members willing to serve on the Committees for 1983.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, copies of letters as presented to be re-
ceived and filed for reference when By-Law to appoint members to the various
Community Hall Committees and Library Board are considered and or passed.
Presented letter from the Hon. George W. Taylor, Q.C. Solicitor General of
Ontario with respect to payment of Municipal Claims for expenses incurred
in connection with the February 28, 1982 derailment and fire in Medonte
Township, which Volunteer Firemen from the Township of Oro attended. Letter
advises that payment may now be claimed upon a signed Release Form being
executed by the Township and returned.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, letter and necessary Release Form be re-
ceived and Reeve and Clerk be auhtorized to sign the Release Form in tri-
plicate, on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Oro and return two
copies to the Ministry of the Solicitor General in order to receive the
Township Claim of $2,286.00, which is then to be credited to the Township
Fire Department.
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The matter of offering for sale the two pumps at Oro Memorial Park as result
of installation of a new pump was considered by Council.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the two pumps at Oro Memorial Park
be taken to the Township Garage and an advertisement be placed in the local
Newspapers.
On motion of McEwen and Johnson, that a letter be forwarded to all members
of Park Study Committee and advise that Council will be reviewing the pre-
sentation at the next Committee meeting and will then arrange for a meeting
with the Park Study Committee in January.
Presented Treasurer's report of receipts for the Month of November as follows:
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Mr. Cyril Swyers - 1981 Bus. Taxes
James Shellswell Bldg. Permits
Provo of Ontario - Interim Rd. Subsidy
Treasurer Current 12,000;Arrears 12,000
Ontario Humane - Dog Tags
M. Kesak Bldg. Permit
Carole Ayerst Arena Wages
County of Simcoe Winter Sand 82-08
R.C. Snellgrove - O.P. Document
Treasurer - Kith'n'Kin 60.50 - Story of Oro 25.00
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567.00
110,484.68
24,000.00
8.00
46.00
3,822.73
2,922.00
25.00
86.70
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
Treasurer - Current Taxes
Matthew Dooley - PI Bd P5/82
Provo of Ontario - Tile Drain #82-8
Law Const. Ltd - 92m3 A Gravel
Treasurer Interest on Account
Simcoe Cty. Bd of Educ. - B/L 851
Treasurer - Current Taxes
Shanty Bay VIP - Lottery License 370253
M. Randsalu - Deposit on Legal Fees
Jim Shellswell - Bldg. Permits
Ruth Palmer - Trailer Fees
County of Simcoe - Re: 1982 Tax Write Offs
Treasurer Tax Cert. 143.00 Bldg. 180.00
Treasurer - Current Taxes
Treasurer - Kith'n'Kin 61.50 Story of Oro 5.00
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5,000.00
100.00
1,504.52
390.74
1,219.29
20,025.00
20,000.00
2.00
500.00
436.00
60.00
937.72
323.00
10,000.00
66.50
208,980.88
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, receipts as presented accepted as satisfactory.
Presented correspondence, communications, etc., as follows:
-Skelton,Brumwell & Associates Ltd., advising that they have been retained
by the City of Barrie for Sewage and Drainage engineering for Barrie which
would involve the surrounding area.
-D.S. White, letter re: matter of Quit Claim Deed, Road Allowance with res-
pect to parts 3,4, & 5 of Plan 51R-10064 advising that he has not been
able to meet with Solicitor for George Tran.
-Ministry of Agriculture & Food re: Tile Drainage Allocations.
-Ontario Farm Drainage Association advising of Conference to be held on
January 19,20 & 21, 1983 in London, Ontario and registration form for same
as well as application for membership.
-M.T.C. forwarding 1982 Election Officials list along with names of appointed
Officials for 1983.
-Provincial - Municipal Affairs Secretariat - Data Collection Form for pre-
paration of 1983 Municipal Directory.
-Ministry of Natural Resources re: Public Forums across Ontario to discuss
use of Ministry resources.
-Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing - advising that the magazine
"Community Ontario Magazine will be discontinued and letter advising that
Fred Peters has been appointed as Director, Housing Field Operation Branch
in the Ministry's Housing Programs Division replacing Miss Linda Stevens.
-Ministry of Health re: OHIP Groups General Guide and poster entitled "OHIP
Works For You" (Clerk advised that same has been posted and copies of General
Guide had been ordered)
-Presented copy of letter from President, Oro Agricultural Society to President
of Oro Lions Club with respect to a building being placed on the Fairgrounds
area for the Club use at the annual fair.
-Presented copies of memos to Township By-Law Enforcement Officer of contra-
ventions of Township Building and Zoning By-laws - Lot 26, Plan 640A and
Lot 11, Plan M-118.
-Letter from President, Oro Station Area Ratepayers Association to By-Law
Enforcement Officer with respect to Mobile Home (house trailer) on Lot 1,
Plan M-118. Clerk advised that all conditions of Council have now been met
for the trailer on a temporary basis.
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
-Presented copy of By-Law P82-17 of the Corporation of the Township of Flos
for rezoning of an area for Parking of School Buses and accessory office
space as shown on Schedule "A", also By-Law NO. 1982-23 to rezone certain
areas.
-Presented memo from Assessment Commissioner, Assessment Region 16, enclosing
two inserts that will be included with Assessment Notices this year. Notices
were mailed on December 3, 1982.
-Lottery Licence No. 270253 issued to Shanty Bay Very Interested Parents,
and Licence 370254 issued to Oro '77 Junior C Hockey Association.
-Workmen's Compensation Board Accident Cost Statement for Robert Barber.
-Ontario Hydro, Barrie Area - Hydro Connection progress cards for B. Jennett,
Lot 4, Plan M-71 - class IRI-ll; S.C.B.E. for W.R. Best School, Part Lot
25, Conc. 1 - class IG2-11.
-Statement by the Hon. Frank Miller, Treasurer of Ontario made to the Legis-
lature on November 22, 1982 with regard to Provincial Government undertaking
to Stimulate Employment in the Province for a committment of 150 Million
Dollars Job Creation and additional funds of 10 Million this fiscal year
to increase Ontario's participation with Federal Government. Also new release
in this regard and copy of Review of Ontario's Short-Term Employment Program.
-M.M.A.H. - Issue of Background Nov. 8th, Nov. 15th, 1982.
-Ministry of Industry & Trade - re: Medespo '82 - awareness of Products in
Canada.
-N.V.C.A. - Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting - November 10, 1982.
-Copies of Survey Plans 51R-11507 - Pt. Blk X, Plan 902 and Part Lot 5,
Plan 863 51R-11508 - Part Lot 1, Plan 1230; 51R-11523 - Part Lot 8,
Conc. 5.
-Allan K. McLean - Seasons Greetings & Information.
-Frank Cowan Company - Cowan News.
-Ontario Parks Association - Publication "Green Sward" - August /82; Oct/82;
and November /82.
-OMERS - Update - November, 1982.
-Alliance Securities advising of alarm system installed for Mr. & Mrs. Jacobs
Line 5, Oro. Letter listed where calls are to be placed.
-Information Orillia - new location.
-Ontario Humane Society (Barrie) - Monthly Report for November /82.
-The Canadian Bar Association - Ontario with respect to Law Day to be held
on April 18, 1982 the day after the anniversary of the proclamation of the
Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, correspondence, communications, etc., as
presented be received and filed.
On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that a copy of Solicitors letter be for-
warded to George Tran for his information.
On motion of McEwen and Drury that Oro Station Area Ratepayers Association,
letter to Mr. Wm. Ormerod, By-Law Enforcement Officer be received and Clerk
to reply and advise that letters requesting action by the Township By-Law
Enforcement Officer should be forwarded to the Township Office.
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
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The following Committees were recommended for appointment by the Reeve with
the first person named being Chairman of the Committee with the view that
a General Committee System will be brought forward for consideration as an
immediate priority.
Road Committee
Parks & Recreation Committee
Fire & Building Committee
Waste Disposal Committee
Arena Board Committee
Planning Board
Johnson & Drury
McEwen & Johnson
Halfacre & Drury
Drury & Halfacre
McEwen & Drury
McEwen & Halfacre
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that the Committees as recommended for
appointment, be accepted as satisfactroy by Council until a review of General
Committee has been completed.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that Reeve Steve Davie be appointed as the
representative of Oro Council to the Royal Victoria Hospital Board.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that Reeve Stephen Davie be the representa-
tive from the Township of Oro, appointed to the Nottawasaga Valley Conser-
vation Authority for 1983.
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On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that all members of Council not appointed
to Oro Planning Board authorized to attend all meetings of Planning Board
and be paid the same as Planning Board Members.
On motion of Drury and Johnson, that Reeve Stephen Davie and Councillor
Halfacre, be appointed as the representatives of Council to the Guthrie Com-
munity Hall Committee.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that Deputy Reeve McEwen be appointed
as the representative of Council to the Jarratt Community Hall Committee.
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that appointment or re-appointments to
Oro Planning Board and Committee of Adjustment be left until next meeting
of Council and Clerk to have By-Laws prepared for the appointments.
New Business
Presented letter from Ontario Hydro, forwarding new rates which will be ap-
plied to Street Lights in the Township of Oro, effective January 1, 1983
as follows for the Barrie Area:
Street Light Area Total Quarterly Total Quarterly Increase
Rate in 1982 Rate in 1983
Plan 1682 60.18 65.28 5.10
Shanty Bay (General) 344.83 365.22 20.39
Shan Oro Plan M-66 141.67 153.93 12.26
. Torpey-Plan M-71 81. 91 89.08 7.17
Plan 1561 41.83 44.12 2.29
670.42 717.63 47.21
On motion of McEwen and Drury, 1983 Rates for Street Lights, on quarterly
basis, for the Barrie Area be received and Clerk-Treasurer apply the necessary
flat rate or mill rate respectively for the 1983 Tax Billing.
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Presented from Ontario Hydro, Orillia Area letter forwarding rates which
will be applied to Street Lights in the Township of Oro, effective January
1, 1982 for Orillia Area as follows:
Street Light Area
Total Quarterly
Rate in 1982
Total Quarterly
Rate in 1983
Increase
Bass Lake - Conc. 14
Hawkestone Police Village
19.85
690.91
710.76
21.47
780.48
801. 95
1. 62
89.57
91. 19
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, the 1983 Rates for Street Lights for Orillia
Area on a quarterly basis, be received and Clerk-Treasurer to apply necessary
rates for Bass Lake Area (Light at Conc. 14 and #12 Highway and copy of Rates
for Hawkestone Police Village Street Lights be forwarded to Trustees, Hawkestone
Police Village.
Presented notice from Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) - Rural
(ROMA) Section of the Annual Meeting to be held February 6th to 9th, 1983.
And, Registration Forms which are requested to be returned as early as pos-
sible, Registration fee for 1983 being $75.00 per delegate.
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On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that registration and accommodation be
completed for two (2) members of Council and Clerk and same be returned to
AMO Office, advising that cheque to cover same will be forwarded early in
January of 1983.
Presented letter from W. Allen Gilchrist, C.E.T. submitting his name for
consideration on Oro Planning Board for 1983. Also letter from Ross W. Bradley
seeking re-appointment to Oro Planning Board. And, Peter Marchildon, indica-
ting interest in serving on Planning Board as well as Gordon Wagar. And letter
from Will~m Bateman advising he is willing to stand for re-appointment.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letters be received and tabled for considera-
tion when appointments are to be considered by Council for Oro Planning Board.
Re-presented letter from the Hon. Claude Bennett, Minister, Ministry of
Housing with respect to Ontario Municipal Training Program for 1983, which
was referred to this Council by the 1982-83 Council. Basis of Provincial
Support for a two year program being 50% of salary and benefits to a maxi-
mum of $7,500.00 for the first year and $5,000.00 for the second year.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, letter be received and tabled for further
review as to whether the Municipality will be participating in the Program
in 1983.
Presented from Chairman, Ontario Human Rights Commission, urging all agencies,
organizations, municipalities, Communities and individuals concerned with
the protection and promotion of human rights, to give appropriate signifi-
cance to December 10th, Human Rights Day. Also listing suggested activities.
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On motion of Johnson and Drury, letter be received and filed.
Presented letter from Chairman, Public and Business Affairs Committee, Kiwanis
Club of Barrie, cordially inviting the Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Members of
Council, together with Clerk-Treasurer to the Annual Kiwanis Civic Night
on Monday, January 24th, 1983, and requesting that the Clerk confirm the
number of persons that will be attending.
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
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On motion of Halfacre and Drury, Clerk to advise that all Members of Council
and the Clerk-Treasurer will be attending.
Presented terms of engagement of Auditors as set out in letter of Greer,
Flemming, Rolland & Company which require the signature of the Reeve and
the Clerk-Treasurer.
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that the Reeve and Clerk-Treasurer be
authorized to sign letter of terms of engagement of the Township Auditors,
Greer, Flemming & Rolland & Company, as set out on behalf of the Township
of Oro.
Presented subscription Order Form for the Municipal World, showing all members
of Council and Senior Staff as well as one copy of Trustees, Hawkestone Police
Vi llage.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, Subscription Order of the Municipal World,
as prepared and presented, be accepted as satisfactory and same be completed
for subscription of 3 years, corresponding to term of Council, as well as
one for Trustees, Hawkestone Police Village, and Treasurer be authorized
to issue cheque for same to a total of $270.00.
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Presented letter from allan G. Cook LImited advising that the firm had been
awarded the Contract to construct the overpass at Line 9 (Contract 82-54)
for which they require two Wayside Pits for materials as fill for the pro-
ject. Approximately 40,000 cubic yards from property of Norman Roe, E~ Lot
20, Conc. 9 and approximately 40,000 cubic yards of borrow fill and 11,000
tons of granular "C" from Hazel Weatherbee, W~ Lot 22, Conc. 9. Letter is
a request of Council's support in obtaining a Wayside Pit License on the
aforementioned properties.
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that Oro Council would have no objection
to Allan G. Cook Limited obtaining a Wayside Pit License for the purpose
of borrow material from E~ Lot 20, Conc. 9 and borrow fill and Granular "C"
material from W~ Lot 22, Conc. 9, required for the construction of overpass
at Line 9, Township of Oro, as necessitated under Contract 82-54. Subject
to the necessary provisions being included in the terms of the Wayside Pit
License for proper maintenance, including dust control if necessary, portions
of Township Roads used for the purpose of hauling such material. And, further
that necessary speed limits of the truck using the Township Roads to and
from the Wayside Pits be observed, as well as essential provisons for school
bus routes on the said protions of roads involved, with respect to safety
of Children.
Presented letter from Ministry of Natural Resources requesting resolution
of Council as approval for the issuance of Water Lot to Martha G. Billies
in front of her property Part Lot 28, Conc. 4, Township of Oro, as shown
on sketch attached to letter. Purpose of request being to conform with
Ministry's Program to legalize all commercial structures occupying Crown
land covered with water in Huronia District.
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Oro Council would have no objection to
the Ministry of Natural Resources issuing Water Lot rights to Mrs. Martha
G. Billes in front of her property, being part of Lot 28, Conc. 4 as indi-
cated on sketch attached to the Ministry's letter of November 26, 1982.
The matter of holiday closing of the Township Office for Christmas and New
Year was considered by Council due to the holidays falling on Saturday and
Sunday.
On mtoion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the Township Office be closed Friday,
December 24th for Christmas Day falling on Saturday, and Monday, December
27th for Boxing Day falling on Sunday, as well as January 31st for New Years
faIling on Saturday.
Presented application for Wolf Bounty from George Langman for one Wolf trap-
ped on Lot 8, Conc. 14. Clerk advised that application had been forwarded
to Treasurer, County of Simcoe and that the new requirement of uniform marking
by clipping both ears had been carried, in accordance with Report NO. 8 of
the Property and Protection Services Committee which was approved by County
Council.
On motion of Johnson and McEwen, copy of application for Wolf Bounty as pre-
sented be received and action taken accepted as satisfactory.
Presented application for Fox Bounty from George Langman for 3 fox trapped
on properties as set out in the application.
On motion of McEwen and Drury, applications for Fox Bounty according to affi-
davit taken by George Langman for 3 Fox trapped on Lots 12 & 13, Conc. 11
& 12, be approved and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in the amount
of $12.00 for same to George Langman.
Presented letter from Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Techni-
cians and Technologists forwarding copies of two resolutions of the Town
of Iroquois Falls, supporting the recommendations of the Association with
respect to Provincial Action in Accreditation for Community Colleges.
On motion of Johnson and Drury, letter and resolution requesting endorsation
be received.
Presented letter from Township of South Fredericksburgh forwarding copy of
resolution which is a request for the issuance of a stampt to commemorate
the BiCentennial Celebration of the United Empire Loyalists settlement in
Upper Canada.
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, letter be received and Oro Township Council
endorse the resolution of the Council of the Township of South Fredericksburgh
to encourage the issuance of a stamp to commemorate the Bi-Centennial cele-
bration of the United Empire Loyalists settlement in Upper Canada.
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FIRST MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 1982
On motion of Johnson and Drury, that copy of letter from Doug G. Marshall,
Insurance Broker on behalf of his Client, with respect to claim of Percy
Neal for damage to windshield, which is alleged to have been damaged due
to material from Township Truck, on October 21, 1982, be forwarded to
Township Insurance Agent for their attention and action, along with report
of Road Supt. in this regard.
Presented account from Stuart N. Keyes and Associates Ltd., for services
on various Subdivisions. Balance for 1981 services $2,520.00 and 1982 ser-
vices for $2,125.00 as shown on statement.
On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, that the account from Stuart N. Keyes &
Associates Limited as presented be approved for payment and Clerk to forward
cheque and request Stuart N. Keyes & Associates to forward any further out-
standing accounts in 1982 prior to December 30th and request that all state-
ments of accounts be submitted quarterly for all future services rendered.
Clerk presented a report on attendance of the AMO Board of Directors Meeting
on November 25th & 26th, 1982.
Presented letter from Gordon Wagar, RR # 1,(Craighurst) Barrie, Ontario with
respect to early closing of Waste Disposal Site during the Winter Months.
He had made the same complaint and objection in 1981.
Also presented letter from the Hon. Minister of the Ministry of Transportation
and Communications with respect to disabled symbol License plates. And pro-
posal for Municipal By-Laws to recognize the new plates as equivalent to
Municipality issued parking permits.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, the two letters presented be referred to
next Committee of Council Meeting for consideration and recommendation.
Treasurer presented list of accounts for month of November as follows:
Wages Office 4 wks 26/11/82 10,907.64
W D S " " " " " 1,530.56
Arena " " 28 " " 3,140.58
Council Month of Nov/82 2,865.96
By-Law 4 wks 26/11/82 91.51
Pl. Bd. 1,026.88
C of A Final ~ 1982 304.36
4,
19,867.49
Prepaid
CIBC Term Dep.
Community Halls - Elec. Exp.
Poll Clerks & DRO's - Elec. Exp.
Albert Anderson - Elec. Exp.
Treasurer of Ontario - Tile Drainage
Fendley's Flowers - Re: J. Young
Municipal World - Elec. Supplies
Office Staff, Elec. Exp Election R.O.'s & Assist.
Treasurer of Ontario - Gravel Pit License
250,000.00
350.00
1,450.00
50.00
1,661.59
38.52
953.46
670.00
100.00
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
John Swainson - P.A. System Town Hall
Simcoe County Historical - Monty Leigh Remembers
Ontario Hydro - Orillia - Hydro Arrears Paid
Ontario Hydro - Barrie - Hydro Arrears Paid
Carl Cummings - Tile Drainage 82-8
Delno Jermey - Insp. Fee Tile Drain 82-8
Henry Neufeld Petty Cash
Darlene Shoebridge - Reimburse Tuition Fees
Sec. 496(1) Refund - Rebated 1982 Taxes
Ontario Hydro - Norshell Developments
Texaco Canada - Bldg. Official Fuel
P.B. Leasing - Office Rental
F.J. Reinders - PI Bd - North Oro
Henry Neufeld - Registry Fees
Treas. of Ontario - Onto Gov't Bookstore
Receiver General - Postage
Driftwood Restaurant - Refund Remainder of Deposit
50.00
70.00
195.71
858.45
1,454.52
50.00
35.00
90.00
876.16
63.75
144.15
127.13
2,040.04
15.00
100.00
1,000.00
1,420.34
263,863.82
General
Bradley's Office Supplies
The Packet - Elec. Exp.
Georgian Heavey Equip. WDS Repairs/Parts
Pitney Bowes - Maint. Agreement 82-83
Henry Neufeld - Petty Cash
Henry Neufeld - Film for Bldg. Dept.
Direct Communications - Bldg. Insp. Radio
The Packet - Oro Park
The Examiner - Oro Park
United Lumber Park Supplies, Town Hall
IBM - Voter Notification
Dyment-Stubley - Office Supplies
Ainley & Assoc - Council Plann.
Uniroyal Centres - Bldg. Insp. Car
Hastings Electric- W.D.S.
Ainley & Assoc - Council Pl.
Marshall's Auto Parts - W.D.S. Parts/Labour
Dyment-Stubleys - Office Supplies
Barrie Radiator - W.D.S. Repairs
Partridge Tractor - #2 Water Truck
BP Canada Fuel Hall
Skelton, Brumwell
Russell,Waite - Legal Exp.
Bell Canada - Office, Park, WDS
Henry Neufeld A.M.O. Exp.
Bud Arbour Final ~ Expenses
Hawkins Garage - Bldg. Off. Repairs
Pitney Bowes - Rental
United Lumber - Park - Supplies
The Battery Man Bldg. Off. Car
Carrie Shellswell - Office Cleaning
Henry Neufeld - Frames for Certificates
Barrie Radiator - WDS Repairs
88.34
85.80
1,924.47
251. 45
35.00
10.45
27.50
28.38
41. 44
25.34
564.00
150.45
299.68
128.61
277 .10
413.33
173.49
90.97
37.45
14.98
116.03
10.80
251. 00
235.15
13 7 . 00
220.04
144.10
58.58
8.46
59.00
114.38
12.78
34.24
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FIRST MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 1982
Stan Vousden - 4th Quarter Exp.
Robinson Hardware - WDS Parts
Browning & Saunders - Garbage Contract
Stuart N. Keyes - Engineering Exp.
Stewart, Esten - Twsp. vs. Torpey
Hitch House - WDS Parts
42.49
50. 73
3,843.84
4,645.00
400.50
11.62
15,063.97
Fire Accounts
36,712.69
Grand Total - Month of November
335,507.97
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that the accounts for the Month of November
as presented, be paid.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, adjourn to meet again on Monday, December
20, 1 982 a t 9:0 0 a. m .
Clerk -