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03 07 1983 Council Minutes . . . Pg. 86 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MARCH 7, 1983 EIGHTH MEETING Council met pursuant to adjournment with the following members present: Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor S. Davie J. McEwen R. Drury 1. Halfacre A. Johnson Reeve S. Davie in the Chair, opened the meeting with prayer at 9:00 a.m. The minutes of the last regular meeting of February 28, 1983 were on motion of Halfacre and Drury, confirmed as printed and received. Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed to : -Head,Geotechnical Section, M.T.C. with respect to Aggregate List for proposed construction Highway 400 from 2.2 miles south of Coldwater Northerly 4.8 miles including structures and Coldwater service Road from Coldwater Side Road, southerly 1.0 miles. -Pits & Quarries Inspector, M.N.R. re: tonnage restriction, Township pit, Part Lot 11, Conc. 8. -Orillia Packet and Barrie Examiner business in the Township of Oro to designated areas. -Walter Jasinski owner of Lot 1 & 2, Plan 655 advising that the Township of Oro is not inter- ested in purchase of the lots. -Rodney Raikes, House League Director, Barrie Optimist Minor Soccer Association re: use of Hastings Soccer Field. -S.J. DesRoches re: Petition of residents on West side of Parkview Avenue, Oro Lea Beach, Plan 709 - drainage problem. -Ms. Audrey Birt - Education Chairman, A.M.T.C.O. registration for Seminar to be held April 28th and 29th, 1983. -Ministry of Tourism & Recreation - forwarding application for Wintario Grant for Oro Township Community Arena copy of same forwarded to Secretary of Arena Committee. -Barbara Spencer re: Street names for road between lots 25 & 26 in Concession 9. -Bob Mitchell, M.P.P. Carleton with respect to installation of protective devices on external openings. -Ontario Good Roads registrations for Road Supt. to C.S. Anderson Road School and for Working Foreman to T.J. Mahoney Road School. Notice of Dog Licenses to be available at 6 places of April 15/83 and tender call for Garbage Collection In On motion of Johnson and Drury, copies of letters as presented and forwarded accepted as satis- factory. Old Business Presented copy of application for Student Employment Program for a project for 'Outdoor Educa- tion" to be carried out for 8 weeks for children ages 5 12. The project manager to carry out the program - Cathy Riffer. Also copy of program material and other necessary documentation. Application was submitted by Chairman of Oro Parks & Recreation Committee by the required date of March 4, 1983. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, copy of application for the Outdoor Education Program as presented and submitted with necessary documentation be received and filed for necessary reference. . . . Pg. 87 EIGHTH MEETING - MARCH 7, 1983 Presented letter from Employment Development Branch and agreement to be signed for Oro Rehab '83 program as approved by the aforementioned Branch for the Federal Government and by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing for the Provincial Government. On motion of Drury and McEwen, the agreement as completed be signed and returned in order that the program may be commenced on scheduled date. Presented notice of the March meeting of North Simcoe Clerk and Treasurers Association to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Barrie on March 16, 1983. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, Clerk-Treasurer, Administrator and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to attend. Committee Recommendations Budget Recommendation: On motion of Drury and McEwen, that the Clerk-Treasurer to prepare a draft budget for 1983 from the proposals presented for review at the Committee of Council meetings on March 2, 1983, for Council's consideration. Proposal by Oro Lion's Club re: Summer Sports Facility presentation. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen that Oro Council investigate the various steps that may be taken with respect to land use re-zoning for such a facility. And, that the Planning Adminis- trator review and prepare recommendations for Council's consideration with respect to area proposal by Oro District Lion's Club. On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that A. Len Cumming be requested to attend a Committee of Council meeting on March 17, 1983. Agreement between S.C.B.E. and Township of Oro re: Playground East Oro School On motion of McEwen and Drury, that the draft Agreement between Simcoe County Board of Educa- tion and the Township of Oro with respect to the development, operation and maintenance of East Oro Public School Playground as recommended by Committee of Council be forwarded to Township Solicitor for review and legal opinion as to the content of the draft agreement prior presentation for signature on behalf of the Township. Proposal Seating - Oro Township Community Arena On motion of Drury and Johnson, that as recommended by Committee of Council, the Oro Township Arena Committee be advised that the Township of Oro under program "Rehab '83" will provide the labour to construct the seating and the Arena Committee provide the material required. Dog control The recommendation for dog control as reviewed and discussed were presented for further considera- tion. The ten point recommendation is on file for reference with copies to all members of Council. ~ . . . ~ Pg. 8B EIGHTH MEETING - MARCH 7, 1983 On motion of Drury and Johnson, that the ten point recommendation reviewed at the Committee of Council meeting on March 2, 1983 be accepted and steps be taken to implement each item as necessary information, documentation and response from various agencies involved, becomes available for further action. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that a letter be forwarded to the Council of the City of Barrie requesting consideration of dispatch service for fire calls similar to the serVIce with the Township of Essa and estimated cost for such service. On motion of McEwen and Johnson that the Council of the Township of Oro accept the application of Cathy Riffer for Day Camp Director of the Outdoor Education Program 1983 and that the ap- plication of Cherilyn Gill be acknowledged and filed for future reference. On motion of Drury and Halfacre that Mr. S. Cancilla, Chairman of the Barrie Community Centre Fund Recre-Action Campaign, be advised that Oro Township Council take seriously the require- ment for a donation, but to be reasonable about the proposed suggested donation basis, should have some figures of users of the facility by Township of Oro residents. Presented Correspondence, Communications, etc., as follows: -Ministry of Natural Resources re: Licensed Pit, Lot 9, Conc. 14 proposal of lowering of pit floor and correspondence for same. -Minister, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada in reply to Township letter supporting Bill C-653, a private member's bill proposing the updating of the Farmer's Creditors Arrangement Act. -Ministry of Energy - notes of remarks by the Hon. Robert Welch, Q.C. delivered to Annual Meeting of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association. -Ministry of Agriculture & Food - Revision to Food Land Guidelines Policy Regarding Mineral Aggregate Extraction. -N.V.C.A. forwarding copy of T4-1982 for representative from the Township of Oro. -Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing - Background Issue - Feb. 14, 1983. -Ministry of Natural Resoruces - letter and copy of Mineral Aggregate Resource Planning Policy. -McCarthy & McCarthy, Barristers & Solicitors re: Tax notice for Part Lot 9, Conc. 6. -Ministry of Citizenship and Culture re: Heritage Conservation District Funds Program. -Ministry of Energy-Annual Report of the Ministry of Energy. -Miller-Slade Insurance Brokers Inc., re: Municipal Insurance Program. -Lloyd George, President Central Oro Ratepayers Association (CORA). -M.M.A.H. receipt of applications for attendance at Seminar for new Planning Act. -Commercial Accounts Manager - Continental Bank re: Term Deposits. -Ministry of Natural Resources, Mineral Statistics Section re: 1982 Annual Census Questionnaire sand and gravel extracted and/or used. -Ontario Humane Society Monthly Statement of February (Orillia Branch) On motion of Johnson and McEwen, correspondence and communications as presented be received and filed for reference. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that a copy of the letter from McCarthy and McCarthy, Barristers & Solicitors to Mr. J.R. Hunter with respect to the Sparrow Property, pt. Lot 9, Conc. 6 be forwarded to Township Solicitor, D.S. White for his information. II"""'" . . . ....... Pg. 89 EIGHTH MEETING - MARCH 7, 1983 New Business Presented letter from Oro Agriculture Society, cheque In the amount of $1.00 to cover annual rental fee for Fairgrounds as per agreement. On motion of McEwen and Drury, rental fee for Oro Fairgrounds for 1983 as per Agreement, be received and receipt be issued. Presented letter from President, Oro Agricultural Society with respect to the recommendations of the Park Study Committee in their report that Oro Township consider an Agreement with the Oro Lions Club regarding recreational facilities on the grounds, The Chairman, states that the amicable relationship between the Council and Oro Agricultural Society may very well suffer by the insertion of a third party in the administration of the property. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, letter be received and Clerk to reply and advise that Oro Council are well aware of the Agreement with Oro Agricultural Society and past relationship, and wish to assure the Oro Agricultural Society that any agreements proposed with respect to the Fairground and Town Hall property will not be entered into without first discussing same with the Oro Agricultural Society. Presented letter from Ken Nelles making application for a contract to cut the grass on Township properties as in 1982, showing a breakdown for each parcel involved. Total price per cutting of the 10 properties quoted as $352.50, being $27.50 more than in 1982 for which the total prIce per cutting was $325.00. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, accept the letter of Ken Nelles for grass cutting in 1983 and that an advertisement be placed in the Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet, calling for quotations for cutting of the grass on Township properties for the 1983 season. Presented letter from Assistant Secretary, Oro Township Horticultural Society, expressing appreciation of Council's support to the Society in the past and that it would be appreciated if consideration could be given to an increase in the 1983 grant. Also requesting the use of the Town Hall on April 11th, June 13th and December 5th, 1983. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, letter be received and Clerk to book the Town Hall and Machine Shed for the Oro Township Horticultural Society on dates requested and that the Township of Oro authorize a grant for 1983 of an amount of $315.00. And to advertise that the Township of Oro propose to paint the wrought iron fence and would request that the Horticultural Society replace some of the shrubs, around the cenotaph, for which the Township of Oro will reimburse the cost of the shrubs. Presented letter from Municipal Advisor, Orillia Office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 1983 which received third reading on February 14th and Royal Assent March 1, 1983. Enclosed is a photo copy of Section 5 & 6 of the said Act. On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, letter and copy of Section 5 & 6 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act 1983, be received and copies of same as presented to each member accepted as satisfactory. ,.... . . . """""!II Pg. 90 EIGHTH MEETING MARCH 7, 1983 Presented letter from Development Commissioner, County of Simcoe Development Department, re- questing information regarding the contact person and general industrial development informa- tion, brochures, documentation, etc., On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, letter be received and Planning Administrator to reply and forward any materials requested that are available. Presented from Bell Canada, Statement of Gross Receipts of Bell Canada as at December 31, 1982 for Taxation Year 1983, showing a total of $76,760.80. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, Statement of Gross Receipts of Bell Canada as at Dec. 31, 1982 for taxation 1983, be received and Clerk-Treasurer to apply same by apportionment to Township, County of Simcoe and Simcoe County Board of Education for mill rate purposes for 1983 Taxation and Revenue for the 1983 Budget purposes. Presented copy of Lower Tier Statement - Data required for 1983 County Apportionment Purposes, as received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing and reviwed by Treasurer's Office showing revised data. On motion of Drury and Johnson, Lower Tier Statement of Data required for 1983 County Appor- tionment Purposes as presented and revised by Treasurer's Department be forwarded to County of Simcoe by date required under the Municipal Act. The matter of Committee of Adjustment functions under the New Planning Act In accordance with 8ill 159, was considered by Council. On motion of Drury and McEwen, that the Council of the Township of Oro hereby requests of Simcoe County Council that the Simcoe County Council delegate irrevocably back to the Council of the Township of Oro, such authority that may be given by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to Simcoe County Council with respect to the granting of consents on Oro Township lands under Section 53 of the New Planning Act (Bill 159) of the Province of Ontario. Presented letter from John Vokes with respect to application for conversion from Shoreline Residential to General Residential in accordance with By-Law No. 1272/82. Letter indicates that due to one letter of objection the application is unable to proceed under normal process set out in By-Law 1272/82, and that he would like to meet wtih Council regarding the matter. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that Mr. John Vokes be requested to attend the next meeting of Committee of Council. The Chief Building Official, James Shellswell was present for the passing of By-Law NO. 1304/82. Presented a By-Law to amend Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 1210/80, being the Township of Oro Building and Plumbing By-Law. Schedule "A" to By-Law 1210/80 established classes of Permits and Permit Fees. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, The By-Law as presented be introduced and numbered as By- Law No. 1304/83 and read a first time. On motion of Drury and McEwen, By-Law No. 1304/83 read a first time, be read a second time. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, By-Law No. 1304/83 read a second time, be read a third time. . . . Pg. 91 EIGHTH MEETING - MARCH 7, 1983 On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, By-Law No. 1304/83 now read a third time, do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve and sufficient copies be made as required by the Chief Building Official. The Chief Building Official next advised Council of quotation received for lease of a car for the use by the Chief Building Official including buy back. Quotations received are on file. He also reported that as instructed by Council at the last regular meeting, he had attended at the site of the RowanwoodCo-operativ~onservers along with the By-Law Enforcement Officer to inspect the building for which the permit had been issued as a mushroom house. No changes had occured since the stop work order had been issued. The matter was left over for further consideration after Council have been advised that an application for the re-zoning of the property has been presented for consideration. Planning & Development The Planning Administrator was present at 11:50 a.m. to review planning and development matters. The following was presented: Advised that the Holmberg Subdivision Agreement and Plan Documents have been fully executed and returned to W.O. Russell, Solicitor for execution, and that a draft letter of release to the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing had been prepared for the Solicitors approval following Agreement Registration. Also advised that Planning Board will be meeting on Thursday, March 10, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. to further review the draft North Oro Study/O.P.A. 15 and comments received following the Open House Meetings. To date, no written comments have been received from the ratepayers attending the open house meetings. Presented Clerk's Certificates as required under Section 39 (25) of the Planning Act, indicating that By-Law Nos. 1297/83 McDougall and 1298/83 Heintzman are now in full force and effect. Further, advised that the proponents and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing are to be advised accordingly. On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that Certificates pertaining to By-Law Nos. 1297/83 and 1298/83 be received and placed on file. Planning Administrator's report found satisfactory. The Road Supt., Fred Haughton was present at 11:40 a.m. to re-present matter of quotations for the supply of fuel to the Township - Gas, Diesel and Furnace Oil. On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the Consumer Sales Agreement with B.P. Canada be signed on behalf of the Township, with the appropriate amendment that all Municipal Buildings and Storage Tanks be supplied at the same price as set out in the Agreement for a two year term. Clerk advised that Mr. C. Loopstra, Solicitor for Big Cedar Parks had telephoned this morning to advise that Big Cedar now wish to proceed on basis of Stewart, Esten's (Township Solicitor) letter of July 2, 1982. With respect to Road Closing in Concession 14, between lots 5 & 6 _ Parts 1 & 2 purchase at $1,500.00, less $250.00, for opinion of value plus costs, balance to be paid to Mr. G. Langman and parts 3 & 4 to be conveyed to Big Cedar Parks. Also that a cheque in the amount of $1,500.00 will be forwarded to Township Solicitor. . . . Pg. 92 EIGHTH MEETING - MARCH 7, 1983 On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that Clerk's report of telephone call from C.M. Loopstra, Solicitor for Big Cedar Parks with respect to closing and conveyance of Road Allowance between Lots 5 & 6, Conc. 14 as shown on Plan 51R-9591, Parts 1 & 2, advising that Big Cedar now wishes to proceed on basis of Stewart, Esten's letter of July, 1982, to pay $1,500.00 for same, Mr. G. Langman to be paid $1,500.00 less $250.00 for legal opinion of value and costs and parts 3 & 4 to be conveyed by Township to Big Cedar Parks. And, Township Solicitor be advised and he be requested to prepare all the necessary legal documents for conveyance upon receipt of the $1,500.00 for parts 1 & 2. Clerk reported telephone call from Mr. T. Kular with respect to neighbours fenced dog run, which IS not being kept in a sanitary condition. On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that Mr. T. Kular be advised that in Council's opinion this matter should be referred to the Simcoe District Health Unit as at present the problem of the complaint is not a contravention of any Township By-Law. 1:00 p.m. Interviews for Project 2116JK7 - Oro Rehab '83 Applicants were interviewed as follows: Vincent Wigg UIC expired - Nov./82 Age 23 Trade Skills 2~ years automotive apprentice. No Carpentry skills Chain Saw, shovel, paint brush - 3 years with Travel Ways Good Health - Own Transportation. Rob McLeod UIC expired, Dec/82 Age Truck for Transportation. Shelswell - Health Problem Experience with chain saw, 21 Carpentry work experience with Mel good, other than Diabetic under control. shovel, paint brush. Stewart Lee UIC Expired Dec/82 Age 62 Since application,now receiving War Pension Average Health Peter McGuire UIC ran out 3 weeks ago Employed by Moore International Painting - welder - pipe fitter - Carpentry Chain Saw Experience - Has transportation Age 60 Married Brick Layer - Good Health Paul Whalen UIC expired Dec/82 No carpenty skills - has transportation - saw experience. Age 30 asphalt work - single worked for Beamish Construction - Some chain Robert Lanstaff UIC expired Feb/83 Age 20 Worked on Hawkestone Hall renovations - carpentry skills Framing Course through OCAP 21 wks. Some tools - no vehicle - Chain saw experience - No transportation No Drivers License. Leonard Crawford UIC expired Dec/82 5 Years with various Has transportation. Brick Laying work contractors chain saw work Wayne Hickling SIN 432 623 619 UIC expired Mar/83 Carpentry work experience - roofing Has Chain saw experience Has transportation Age 45 tools - worked in saw mill. ,.... . . . ....... Pg. 93 EIGHTH MEETING - MARCH 7, 1983 Keith Morris UIC expired March 15/83 SIN 475 411 757 Age 19 Insulation Work - Painting - Chain saw experience transportation - Good Health - no full time work Grade 12 education - some carpentry work. David Totten UIC expired June/82 Age 18 No carpentry experience - has transportation - no dependants Road Exp. - log experience - grade 10 education - chain saw experience. A II an Lapp UIC expired Mar/83 Labourer with Carpentry chain saw experience Age 44 work has transportation William King UIC expired - (6 dependants 8 - 17 Painting experience - chain saw experience, Class IIA" Licnese Operated Grader - Dump Truck & Bull Dozer Carpentry work experience. Davie Caldwell UIC expired - Life Insurance Salesman till January Commission Sales before that - Carpentry work 3 children On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that subject to approval of Canada Employment Office, the fol- lowing names be fowarded for their approval for the Oro Rehab '83 Program (for 3 out of 4 persons) Leonard Crawford Alan Lapp Vincent Wigg Wayne Hickling Deputy Reeve McEwen presented a draft submission for establishing a Recreation Committee. On motion of McEwen and Johnson, Oro Township Council Recreation Committee proceed with obtain- Ing necessary background information required to re-organize our Recreation Committee (presently the Arena Board). Further, that these facts and figures be submitted to Council Committee meet- Ing early in April and further that this new Recreaction Committee be in place by early June. Before call of the vote, Deputy Reeve McEwen requested a recorded vote: Reeve Davie Yea Councillor Drury Nay Councillor Halfacre Yea Councillor Johnson Yea Deputy Reeve McEwen Yea Mrs. Toni Lawson of Hitch House Ford, was present along with Chief Building Official, Jim Shellswell at 3:10 p.m. to present a proposal for lease of car to be used by the C.B.O., based on propane operated and gas operated. After presentation of the proposal and lengthy discussion and consideration of other quotations received by Chief Building Official, the following action was taken: . . . Pg. 94 EIGHTH MEETING - MARCH 7, 1983 On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that the quotation of Hitch House Ford Limited for lease car, gas operated 1983 Ford Fairmont, four cylinder (2.3 L Engine) on basis of 36 months at a monthly rate of $220.78 plus Provincial Sales Tax with a provision for guaranteed end value of $3,000.00. On motion of Halfacre and Drury, meeting adjourn to meet agaIn on Monday, March 21, 1983.