05 02 1983 Council Minutes
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MAY 2, 1983
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TWELFTH MEETING
Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present as follows:
Reeve S. Davie
Deputy Reeve J. McEwen
Counci llor R. Drury
Counci llor 1. Halfacre
Councillor A. Johnson
Reeve S. Davie opened the meeting with prayer at 9:00 a.m.
In attendance at the opening of the meeting were: Mr. & Mrs. Peter McGuire, Nick Pollock,
Mrs. Shirley Woodrow, Mrs. Velma Bradley, William May, Aart Properj Maria Squire.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of April 18th and Special Meeting of April 25th, were
on motion of Halfacre and Drury, confirmed as printed and received,by adding to the minutes
of the Meeting of April 18th, on page 131, after third paragraph, to include a motion by
Johnson and seconded by McEwen, that a letter be forwarded to the Barrie Suburban Road Commis-
sion and County of Simcoe Road Committee requesting that consideration be~ven to install
warning flashind lights at the intersection of County Road 20 & 27, alternative steps towards
three-way stop which is still to be further pursued. The motion was not put to a vote after
discussion to refer the matter to next Committee of Council meeting on April 29, 1983.
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Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed from the regular meeting of April 18th,
and Special Meeting of April 25th, 1983 as follows:
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-M.T.C. advised of all tenders received and resolution of acceptance of tenders 83-01 to 83-
06, as well as quotation for Non-Asphaltic Dust Layer and Equipment Rental Tenders 83-07.
-Letters to all firms for which tenders were accepted and letters to all unsuccessful bidders
returning their tender cheques and information of Tenders received.
-Champion Road Machinery Sales Ltd., advising that their tender had been accepted to supply
one Champion Power Motor Grader Model 740A and letter to Truck and Tractor Equipment Ltd.,
(John Deere) and Crothers Ltd.,advising of tender accepted.
-Chamption Road Machinery Sales Ltd. advising of acceptance to accept offer for second Model
740A Graderwithout attachments for a price of $26,800.00 plus applicable taxes according
to letter of April 19, 1983 as an adjustment to offset, difficulties, problems and downtime
over the period of years.
-M.T.C. advising of purchase of second Grader enclosing letter from Champion Road Machinery
Sales Ltd., setting out the offer.
-Letter to Keith Maxwell accepting quotation to cut grass along Road Side and Township Proper-
ties and schedule of payment for work performed.
-D.S. White of Stewart Esten re: Big Cedar Parks Ltd., unopened Road Allowance between lots
5 & 6, Concession 13 with request to have Deed and documetns registered. Also copy of letter
to Big Cedar Parks Ltd., advising of action of Council at the meeting of April 18, 1983.
-Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing forwarding 1982 Financial Information Return and
1982 Financial Report.
-Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet - requesting publishing of 1982 Financial Highlights.
-Letters to abutting owners of property to Block "Oil, Plan 1488, namely lots 9,11 12 and 13.
and letter to D. Zamperion advising of same.
-Mr. & Mrs. A. Merdjanian re: Boat House on Promenade in front of lot 29, Plan 626.
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-Ian Morrison, lot 73, PLan 589 re: Simcoe Street not an assumed Road.
-Oro-Partridge Tractor Juvenile Hockey Team and Oro-Villeneuve Bantam Hockey Team - Coaches
and Manager as well as Oro Minor Hockey Association - recognition of achievement of winning
All Ontario Championship.
-James L. Graham, Chairman, Orillia Economic Task Force re: meeting to be held on April 28/83.
-Ontario Humane Society, advising of Council's resolution to increase per capita fee by 6%
from $2.10 to $2.23 for 1983.
-Edward Robinson re: seating at Oro Township Community Arena.
-Russell,Waite,Christie & Miller, re: Land Title Application for part W~ lot 5 & 6, Conc. 14
- Proposed Development
-N.V.C.A. letter re: City of Barrie Appeal 1983 General Levy apportionment.
-Jarratt Community Hall Committee re: Assistance from Oro Rehab /83 and fill material.
-Ron Johnston Insurance re: 1983 Township Insurance Policy and letters to Community Halls
requesting they advise regarding incorporating Community Hall Insurance with the Township
Insurance Policy.
On motion of McEwen and Johnson, copies of letters as presented and forwarded from regular
meeting April 18, 1983 and Special Meeting of April 25, 1983, accepted as satisfactory and
be placed on file for reference.
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Presented letter from John Johnston, Drainage Co-Ordinator, Ministry of Agriculture and Food,
Capital Improvements Branch in reply to Township letter concerning 1983 Tile Drainage Alloca-
tion, which was forwarded after Council accepted Tile Drainage Loan Application from Ivan
Clark. Letter advises that the 1983-84 Tile Drainage program has not been finalized, therefore
no allocation amount is available and that any unused funds from previous years cannot be
added to this year. Also further letter from Assistant Deputy Minister advising that the 60%
maximum will be continued on total cost of Loan, however, the interest rate is in the amount
of 8% (from 10% to 8%) initial allocation is equal to 1982-83 expenditure.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that Mr. Ivan Clark be advised that as soon as the Township
have been advised of the 1983 allocation, the Loan will be processed and should no other loans
have been received at that time, his loan may be approved up to amount of allocation, pro-
vided the loan amount does not exceed $20,000.00.
Presented letter from Orillia Township enclosing copy of Orillia Township By-Law No. 1983-
17, passed on April 21, 1983, being a By-Law limitingcrle speed limit on the Oro-Orillia Town-
line to a maximum of 60 kilometres per hour. Letter requests the Township of Oro pass a simi-
lar By-Law with respect to the road within the Township. Oro Council having concurred with
the reduced speed limit, by resolution of Council passed at a meeting held on April 5, 1983.
On motion of Johnson and Drury, letter and copy of By-Law 1983-17, passed by Orillia Township
Council be received and a corresponding By-Law to reduce the speed limit to 60 kilometres
per hour, be brought in and introduced under By-Laws on the Agenda of this meeting.
Presented letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing confirming 1983 Listing of
Capacities for Designated Institutions, Section 160 of the Municipal Act.
Institution
Ministry
Capacity
Amount
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Adult Occupation
Centre
Community &
Social Services
258 @
50.00
$12,900
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On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, letter confirming the Adult Occupational Centre per bed
rating at 258 which at $50.00 per bed, authorizes an amount of $12,900, be received and ap-
plied to reduce the Levy for the Township of Oro and the County of Simcoe. And, further, that
the Clerk-Treasurer forward appropriate tax bill to the Adult Occupational Centre after
July 1, 1983 as directed in letter.
Presented letter from Treasurer, Jarratt Community Hall Committee forwarding copy of Insurance
Policy, which expires July 30, 1983, as requested by Township letter of April 19, 1983. Letter
requests certain information, since she has just assumed the position of Treasurer. Also letter
from Secretary-Treasurer of Guthrie Community Hall forwarding information with respect to
Insurance Coverage and expiry date.
On motion of McEwen and Drury, letter and copy of Insurance Policy be received and filed and
Clerk to reply and forward information requested by Treasurer, Jarratt Community Hall Committee.
And, Clerk to obtain further information from Secretary-Treasurer, Guthrie Community Hall
Committee with respect to Insurance Policy as directed by Council.
Presented letter from Clerk, Township of Vespra in response to request of Oro Council with
respect to participation in proposal of a Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of
Barrie. Letter advises that it is the view of Vespra Township Council that there would be
no immediate purpose served by bec~ming involved in Agreement with the City of Barrie for
such service and that the Council do not wish to pursue this proposal.
On motion Df Halfacre & Drury, letter be received and filed.
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Re-presented letters from and reply to Mrs. Carol Alderdice, lot 26 & 27, Conc. 3 and Mr.
S.J. DesRoaches for residents of R.P. 709, with respect to Drainage problems, which were
inspected by Council while on Spring Road Tour.
On motion of Johnson and Drury that this matter be left in abeyance until Road Committee and
Road Superintendent report to Council on this matter.
Presented letter from Mrs. Carol Harden and Mrs. Ruby Evans, R.P. 967, $ R.P. 755, with respect
to boundry fence between Shelswell Park (West Boundry) and property of Dr. Shoichet.
On motion of McEwen and Johnson, that the two letters be referred to next Committee of Council
meeting.
Presented copy of letter to Allan G. Cook Limited with respect to Wayside Pit on E~ Lot 22,
Conc. 11 and copy of Wayside Permit No. 212 to open and operate a wayside pit on the aforemen-
tioned property under the terms and conditions set out in the Pits and Quarries Control Act
and Regulations. The permit is issued effective April 25, 1983 and expires April 24, 1984.
On motion of McEwen and Drury, that all residents in the affected area be advised of the use
of the Roads by Allan G. Cook Limited for hauling of material from the Wayside Pit to construc-
tion Job Site at 9th line and #11 Highway orverpass.
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Deputy Reeve McEwen advised that Mr. William Staines of the Community Arena Committee, Mr.
Edward Robinson and Stuart N. Keyes, Township Engineer met at the Arena on Friday, April 29th,
with respect to proposed seating structure. As a result, it was resolved that Stuart N. Keyes
is to prepare the necessary plan drawings for the seating for which Mr. Edward Robinson will
supervise the construction, labour work to be carried out under the Oro Rehab '83 program.
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Councillor Halfacre advised that the Fireman and local residents of Shanty Bay are currently
preparing the grounds adjacent to the Shanty BAy Fire Hall for a sports field and have ordered
grass seed and fertilizer required and that the Fire Committee recommend that Oro Council
authorize the purchase of grass seed and fertilizer.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that the Council of the Township of Oro are prepared to pay
up to $750.00 for grass seed and fertilizer required for the Park lands between the Shanty
Bay Fire Hall and Plan M-71 (being Block "A", Plan M-71 and the Communi ty Centre lands.)
Recommendations of Committee of il
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as presented to Committee of Council April 25, 1983 after further
action was taken:
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that Deputy Reeve Joanna McEwen and Councillor Allan Johnson
proceed as suggested with (1) information meetings with Community Hall Committes, Community
Arena Committee, Park Study Committee and Arena Manager (2) Members of Council submit names
of ratepayers who may be eligible to be appointed as a member of a proposed Parks & Recrea-
tion and Community Centres Committee (3) Council prepare necessary implementary By-Laws as
altered, updated and agreed upon.
Services
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On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that as recommended by Committee of Council on April 25th
meeting the matter of retaining a firm of Engineers be considered later at this meeting under
new business.
No. 20 -
Ton Chev. Truck
On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that a notice be placed in the Barrie Examiner and Orillia
Packet inviting quotations for the Road Department Chevrolet half ton truck.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that a letter be forwarded to Mr. L. Fletcher and express
Council's appreciation for his attendance at a Committee of Council meeting to review the
1983 Simcoe County Board of Education Budget and other matters of the Board.
Townshi Motto
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, as recommended by Committee of Council that the time for
receiving Township Mottos be extended to May 6, 1983.
Intersection County Road No. 20 and No. 27 (Oro Station)
The recommendation of Committee of Council with respect to safety signing at this intersec-
tion was again considered by Council with the following action taken:
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On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that another attempt be made to arrange for an on site meeting
with members of the Barrie Suburban Road Commission with respect to improved safety signing
at the intersection of County Road NO. 20 and 27, which shall include the original request
for three way stop signs and/or flashing lights, as soon as possible, in view of the fact
that some work is presently proposed on County Road No. 27. Oro Council are of the opinion
that this matter should be inlcuded in the work programmed.
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TWELFTH MEETING
MAY 2, 1983
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22 Conc. 14 - Conversion
lication
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On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that as recommended by Committee of Oro Council, Mr. K.H.
Carson be advised that unless comments or a withdrawal of the objection is received within
14 days, the application may be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board with a request that
costs be awarded to the person objecting to the application.
Treasurer presented receipts for the month of April as follows:
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Robert Maarse - Water, M-66
Treasurer - Current Taxes
Linda Wismer Dog Tags
EBR Investments - Water, Pl. M-9
Karen Stanton Water, M-31
Robert Boyko - Water, M-9
Irene Ellsmere Water, M-66
Denise McLean - Water, M-66
Ingrid Barron - Water, M-118
Sandra Tuurenbout - Hall Rental
S.B. Ladies Ball Club Lottery Lic.
Alan Dilworth - Water, 1587
Joan Stock Water, 1587
Sue Parker - Water, M-66
Kenneth Best - Water, M-66
Al Nahorney Water, M-66
Judith Brown Water, M-66
Bruce Eveleigh - Water, M-66
Gail Carbell - Water, M-9
Albert Evans - Water, M-9
Ronald Attwell - Water, M-9
Edith Blake Water, M-9
Steffie Steinke Water, M-9
Fred Votsch - Water, M-9
James McCreary - Water, M-9
Debbie Reynolds - Water, M-8
Gordon Berger - Water - M-9
Sharon Sidney - Water, M-9
Peter Mueller - Water, M-9
Brent Jensen Water
Marvin Arbuck - Water, M-8
Margaret Holt - Water, M-9
Hans Frischmath - Water, M-9
Elizabeth Hawkins - Water, M-30
John Ellis - Water, 1587
Walter Hayward Water, M-71
Min. of Attorney General-By-Iaws/Mar.
Dwight Votour Water, M-71
Marjorie France - Water, 967
Govt. of Canada - Fuel Rebate/Bldg.
George Peddle - Water, 1587
Ed Markwick - Water, M-9
Cedar Brook Estates - Rds. Gradework
Linda Wismer Dog Tags
Margo Tonge - Water, M-66
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100.00
105,000.00
493.75
300.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
20.00
2.00
125.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
125.00
100.00
20.00
100.00
100.00
29.62
125.00
100.00
30.00
225.00
100.00
Shirley Briggs - Water, PI 967
Orillia Humane Society - Dog Tags
Lilian Riley - Water, PI. 1587
Madeline Richard Water, Pl. M-8
Dr. Roy Levy - Water, M-8
Richard Buchanan - Water, M-9
William Micalls Water, M-66
Albert Metcalf - Water, M-118
The Examiner Council Minutes
James Shellswell Bldg. Permits
Frank Koclik - Water, 1587
Donald Kennedy - Water, 1587
Brian Eyers - Water, M-66
Wayne Machines - Water, M-66
Wm. Vanstone - Water, M-66
Mae Fox - Water, M-66
Ken Straus - Water, M-66
George Caldwell Water, M-71
June Banks Water, M-9
Esther Kershenflatt Water, M-9
Faye Caplan Water, M-9
Harold Goldblatt - Water, M-9
Mel Horowitz - Water, M-9
Doreen Fraser - Water, M-8
Laurence Steinhauer Water,M-31
Mary Cameron - Water, M-9
Barrie Humane Dog Tags
Heather Dunn Water, M-9
Thomas Betty Water, M-9
Maurice Olynick - Water, M-8
Werner Menzie - Water, M-8
Edith Sernas - Water, M-9
Geralda Boulden - Water, M-9
Jackie Bakmand - Water, M-8
Marlene Hughes - Water, M-66
Ross Bidwell - PI. Bd. P3/83
Ivan Goyaniuk - Bldg. Permit
Gayle Valiant Water, 967
Carole Ayerst- Arena Wages
Twp. of Oro HPV Grading
Helen Koster - Water, M-8
Treasurer-Bldg/Tax Cert.
Treasurer - Kith'n'Kin/Misc.
M.K. Schmiedchen - Water, M-71
Sylvia Wylie - Water, M-9
100.00
28.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
16.00
805.00
125.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
20.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
132.00
100.00
3,196.79
26.00
100.00
412.00
13.10
100.00
100.00
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TWELFTH MEETING
MAY 2, 1983
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John Wardall - Water, M-9
Treasurer - Current Taxes
Sheila Wojcik - Water, 1587
Judith Pennett - Water, M-30
David Sulker - Water, M-9
Barbara Otani - Water, M-9
Shirley Shelswell - Water, 967
Karen Woolsey Water, M-71
8ig Cedar Parks - Rd. Allow. (Langman)
Eric Hanson - Water, 1587
Irving Berger - Water, M-9
Carol Dunmow - Water, M-31
James Shellswell Bldg. Permits
James Langman P3/83 - Deposit
Provo Of Ontario - 1st Uncon. Grant
Treasurer - Current Taxes
Govt of Canada - COED Contribution
Samuel Waxman Water, M-9
Jeanne Ross - Water, M-31
Jim Shellswell - Bldg. Permits
Linda Wismer - Dog Tags
100.00
35,000.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
1,500.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
1355.00
1,000.00
20,791.00
17,000.00
5,447.00
100.00
100.00
1,225.00
726.75
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Fred Rower - Water, M-66
Mrs.G. Yelland - Water, 1587
Anne Douglas Water, 1587
William O'Byrne - Water, M-8
Joanne Gallagher - Water, M-9
Charles Tyler Water, M-71
Catharine Burke - Water, 967
Barrie Credit Union-Pl. Bd.L.Squires
Dale Syme - Water, 1587
Helen Cutting - Water, M-9
George Shufelt Water, M-71
Lilian Ravinsguard - Water, M-9
Linda Wismer Dog Tags
Treasurer Current Taxes
Treasurer Interest
462447 Onto Inc. - C of A,Al&B4/83
John Gragg - Water, M-8
A. Randsalu - C of A, 85/83
Twp. of Oro - Lot Levy (Deb.)
Treasurer Kith'n'Kin/Misc.
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100.00
125.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
2,000.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
784.25
200,000.00
894.49
200.00
100.00
100.00
26,474.00
27.10
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Treasurer's Report of receipts for the month of April in
the amount of 435,193.85, accepted as satisfacotry.
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Presented correspondence, communications, etc., as follows:
total subsidy)
May 17th.
of the Ontario
-MTC advising of advance payment of 1983 Subsidy of $177,000 (30% of
-Assessment Review Court - Notice of Assessment Review Court appeals
-Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing re: Annual Training Session
tion of Property Standards Officers.
-Employment and Immigration Canada - Workshop for COED sponsors (Bookkeeping).
-Ministry of Natural Resources re: Predator Control Program.
-1983 Interim Payment under the Ontario Unconditional Grants
Grant - $20,791.00.
-Copy of letter from K.O. Hansler to Regional Assessment Officer re: Assessment Complaint
Pt. Lot 20, Conc. 10.
-The Liquour License Board of Ontario re: Application for Liquor License
Shambles Burgers Restaurant pt. lot 21, Conc. 8 and Sport Restaurant,
-Stewart, Esten - Solicitors re: Employment Contract.
-By-Law Enforcement Reprot - complaints.
-MTC - Directive re: COED Program and Subsidy applicable.
-Bell Gouinlock Capital funding Debentures.
-Workmen's Compensation Board - Accident Cost Statement - Robert Barber to March 31, 1983.
-M.M.A.F. & A. Background Issues - April 11th and 18th and April 25th, 1983.
-Provincial Secretary for Social Development Bi-Centennial Symbol.
-AMO - acknowledging receipt of letter regarding Discussion paper on Cost Sharing and Uncondi-
tional Grants.
-N.V.C.A. - Guided tour Information (May 7/8th, 1983) Minutes of Executive Committee Apr.
6/83; Conservation Area Advisory Board; Education Advisory Board; Wildlife Advisory Board.
-Ministry of Agriculture & Food - Canada Service Leaflets.
-Simcoe County Registry Office - Survey Plan 51R-11758 (Lot 9, Conc. 12)
-Orillia Public Library Board Minutes of Meeting, April 20, 1983.
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50% of 1982 General Support
Associa-
as applied for by
E Pt. Lot A, Conc. 2.
On motion of Drury and McEwen, correspondence, communications, etc., as presented be received
and filed.
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TWELFTH MEETING
MAY 2, 1983
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On motion of Johnson and Drury, that Oro Township Council are not prepared to make any deci-
sion at this time because of lack of information and that the City of Orillia be advised ac-
cordingly.
Reeve Davie asked for a recorded vote.
Reeve Nay
Deputy Reeve Yea
Councillor Yea
Councillor Yea
Councillor Yea
Presented letters from two ratepayers, Mrs. Pat Pollock and Mrs. Gail Robinson objecting to
the re-introduction of a joint Orillia-Barrie Municipal Airport and asking Council to uphold
the opinion of the ratepayers of the Township of Oro and not support the proposal of an Air-
port in Oro. Both letters again express their concern as presented to previous Councils.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that the letters be filed for reference until the matter
is considered as a presentation of a proposal on this matter.
Presented copy of Appointment of Hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board to be held on May
24th, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. at the Boards Chambers, 180 Dundas St., West (8th floor) in the City
of Toronto. Hearing is for lands in Vespra Township for the lands shown on map attached for
Parts 1,2, & 3.
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On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, Hearing as received and presented be received and that Staff
prepare opinion and/or recommendations and that the Township Solicitor be contacted as to
whether the Township of Oro should be represented at the OMB Hearing to be held on May 24/83.
Presented letter from Consumers' Gas advising that the Consumers' Gas Company has made an
Application to the Ontario Energy Board for an Order authorizing it to increase its rates
to recover an additional $28.5 million per year. As directed by the Board, the Township is
herewith served the Ontario Energy Board's Notice of Application and copy of the Appliccation.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letter, notice of application and copy of application be
received and filed with no action taken.
Presented letter from the Hon. Claude F. Bennett, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
forwarding the final installment of the Township Study Grant, Community Planning Grant #4,
for the Official Plan Amendment completed and submitted to the Plans Administration Board
for approval. The final cheque enclosed being in the amount of $9,482.61. Since the Study
was completed slightly under budget estimates, the final payment has been reduced to 50% of
the eligible study costs. The Minister, commenl$, Council,Staff and Consultants for conclu-
ding the project under budget.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, letter and cheque as presented be received and cheque be
depositedanocredited to proper ledger account.
Chief Building Official, James Shellswell was present with his report for the month of April,
as follows:
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TWELFTH MEETING
MAY 2 1983
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Presented letter from Mr. M Murphy, lot 7, Plan 819, Township of Oro on behalf of twelve resi-
dents on the 4th line of Oro with respect to the condition of the 4th line. Clerk advised
that copy of letter had been presented to Road Supt., for comments. After consideration
of the letter and Road Supt., report, the following action was taken:
On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the letter be referred to Road Committee and Road Super-
intendent for comment and further'report.
Presented letter from Forest Home Indiustrial Park Association with respect to recently pro-
posed Orillia-Barrie Airport.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that the letter be filed for reference when the entire matter
IS fully considered. Motion carried.
Reeve Davie at this point, broughtl~~e matter of the Airport and his opinion in this
and that he had not changed his stand on the matter since new proposals had appeared
newspaper as well as the letter presented and the request from the City of Orillia.
respect,
in the
Presented letter from Mr. Alan Wayne advising of his intention of, with approval of Council
to finance and support services including Tax,Courier,Mini-bus and Limousine originating In
Oro. Letter requests Council's approval for issuance of a license for such services.
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On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that necessary draft By-Law to regulate and license services
including Taxi,Courier, Mini-bus and Limousine be prepared and presented for Council's con-
sideration and Mr. Alan Wayne be advised accordingly and be invited to attend a Committee
of Council meeting to be held on May 11th Committee of Council meeting.
Presented letter from Mr. A.J. Brown, owner of lot 6, Plan 1561, adjacent to Township Park
land, Block "A". Letter advises that it has come to his attention that the Township may be
considering various park lands, and if so, he would again like to be considered, should
Block "A" be considered to be sold. Letter makes reference to earlier offer to purchase Block
"A" and enclosing copies of such correspondence.
On motion of Johnson, McEwen, letter be received and Mr. Brown be advised that the matter
of sale of Block IIA", Plan 1561 may be considered at some future date, but not at the present.
Presented letter from Chief Inspector, the Weed Control Act., Ministry of Agriculture and
Food, with respect to appointment of Municipal Weed Inspector 1983.
On motion of Drury and Johnson, that the County Weed Inspector, Ivan Speers, be appointed
as the Township Weed Inspector and that the Township Road Supt., be appointed as assistant
Weed Inspector to work together with and under the direction of the County Weed Inspector.
Presented letter from City of Orillia further to City Council Meeting of March 14, 1983 ad-
vising that the renewed interest in a possible Barrie-Orillia Municipal Airport has been
generated and following deputations representing the many groups at a meeting of Oro Council
on April 25, 1983, a resolution was passed which is attached to the letter. Orillia Council
would appreciate a reply to the resolution.
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TWELFTH MEETING - MAY 2, 1983
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Therewere 33 building permits and 11 plumbing permits issued with a breakdown as follows:
17 residences at a value of
2 agricultural at a value of
5 additions at a value of
1 alteration at a value of
1 chimney at a value of
3 pools at a value of
2 accessory at a value of
1 deck at a value of
1 demolition
741,720.00
59,000.00
39,000.00
5,000.00
1,100.00
21,316.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
872,136.00
Money received for permits
Value of permits for April/82
$ 3,385.00
330,925.00
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Report of Chief Building Official as presented, accepted
as satisfactory.
The matter of repairs to the Town Hall were again considered by Council as well as how the
repairs are to be carried out. It was left that the Chief Building Official carry out inspec-
tion as directed by Resolution of Council on April 18, 1983.
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Stuart N. Keyes, P. Eng. was present at 11:45 a.m. as requested by Council and presented a
report on work still outstanding on projects he had attended to, namely Jo-Con Developments;
Quadrant Developments, Drainage work. A. Randsalu (Pt. Lot 24, Conc. 10) and advised:
Jo-Con Development - very little progress made since last year. Roads need more granular "A"
Timothy Acres (Black Forest Estates) finalized except for some culverts to be replaced- surface
on roads.
Windfield Country Estates - no further progress since 1982.
Norshell Developments - still work to be completed including entrance culverts.
Guthrie Industrial Park - no action for 4 years.
Quadrant Developments Have not visited this Spring. Water system seems mostly complete.
Alex Randsalu - Pt. Lot 24, Conc. 14 - Culvert installed but some redirection of flow required.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, verbal report as presented by Stuart N. Keyes on unfinished
matters accepted as satisfactory.
On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that the Fire Chief who is the person responsible for the
Water System Maintenance, be requested to do frequent tests on water and if similar problems
continues, the Engineers for the Developer and the Township Engineer, and Township Fire Chief
are to meet and proceed with necessary steps to resolve the problem that occured on the first
test by the Fire Chief.
After consideration of the Engineers report, the Reeve on behalf of Council and the Ratepayers
of the Township presented a Plaque recognizing 35 years of service.
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Following this, Council recessed to take the Township Engineer out to lunch as an appreciation
for his service.
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Presented Road Supt. Report for work done during the month of April along with Vouchers 4
and 4A to cover same.
On motion of McEwen and Johnson, the Road Supt., Report as presented, accepted as satisfactory
and Treasurer authorized to issue cheques to cover same to a total amount of $44,200.53.
Presented letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, advising that the draft
approval for the Schaefers proposed subdivision, on part of lot 24, Conc. 7, File 43T-79020,
will lapse on July 7, 1983.
On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, copy of Hubert & Carol Schaefers for proposed subdivision,
File 43T-79020, advising of lapsing date of July 7, 1983 be received and filed until formal
request is received from the Developer.
Presented letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing advising that all matters
pertaining to final approval of the Holmberg proposed subdivision, on part of Block 'N',
R.P. 807, File 43T-81024 are complete, save the Ministry's receipt of the final plans which
remain outstanding as of April 15, 1983.
Presented Committee of Adjustment Notices of Hearing 84/83 and A1/83 - Schaefers, re: consent
and minor variance concurrent applications, part of lot 28, conc. 4 and lot 27, Registered
Plan 819. B5/83 - Randsalu, pt. lot 25, conc. 10 and 86/83 Samson, pt. lot 14, R.P. 807.
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On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, Committee of Adjustment Notice of Hearing as presented be
received.
Presented from Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers (AMCTO) notice of 45th Annual
Meeting and First Professional Development Institute, to be held July 3rd to July 6th, 1983
Also Delegate Registration Form.
On motion of McEwen, and Johnson, Clerk/Treasurer be authorized to attend the 45th Annual
Meeting to be held July 3rd to July 6th and pre-registration be completed and forwarded, with
the registration fee being paid by the Township of Oro. Deputy-Clerk authorized to attend
for part of the Annual Meeting should he wish to do so.
Presented letter from P. O'Kurily with respect to lot 58A, with respect to drainage problem.
On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the drainage problem as presented be referred to Road
Supt. and Road Committee for a report.
Presented letter from Adhoc Committee of proposed formation of an Association for Ontario
Drainage Superintendents, along with questionnaire to be completed.
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that the Clerk and Road Supt., to compile questionnaire
and return same.
Presented letter from Don Campbell, Municipal Advisor, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
(Orillia Office) with respect to review of 1982 Financial Reports, and reporting of local
boards and Committees.
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On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the matter referred to is under reVIew at the present
time.
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TWELFTH MEETING - MAY 2, 1983
percentage shown for each Municipality of the 1983 gross levy of 5,433,000.00
of Oro share being 4.862% and By-Law No. 3584 Levy share for General Purposes
based on 4.862% being 151,743.00 and By-Law NO. 3583 Levy share based on same
112,409.00 and By-Law NO. 3586 being a By-Law to consolidate By-Law Nos. 3584
Presented from Clerk, County of Simcoe, 1983 County Requisition and By-Law 3583 to determine
The Township
Oro's share
percentage being
and 3585.
County Levy
Twp. of Oro Percentage
1983 Levy for Twp. of Oro
General
Roads
3,121,000
- 2,312,000
5,433,000
4.862 %
4.862 %
General
Roads
151,743
- 112,409
264,152
1983 Requisition
1982 Requisition
264,152.00
1 249.00
12,903.00
Increase 5.136 %
The County Levy for 1983 would require a Mill Rate of 26.053 MIlls Commercial and Residential
of 22.145 Mills to raise 253,420.33 being the amount to be levied after applying allocation
of taxes under Section 160 for an amount of 3,455.91 and under Section 161 an amount of
6,593.76. This amount being an increase over 1982 of 0.271 Mills Residential and 0.320 Mills
Commercial.
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On motion of Drury and McEWen, that the County Requisition levy of 264,152.00 less the alloca-
tion of apportionment for Section 161 Bell Telephone Gross Receipts of 3,455.91 and apportion-
ment of Section 160 (Public Hospital per bed rating) of 6,593.76 for a total reduction, in-
cluding 1982 over-levy of $682.00, 10,049.67, which will require an amount to be raised of
253,420.33, which is to be levied on Residential Assessment of 9,902.181 and Commercial
Assessment of 1,310,388 and requiring a Residential Mill Rate of 22.145 and Commercial Mill
Rate of 26.053 Mills. And that these Mill Rates be applied in 1983 and included in the
Township By-Law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes for the year 19B3.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that the operating budget for Simcoe County Board of Education
as presented to a meeting of Oro Council held on April 18th, 1983 and adopted by resolution
be incorporated in the Township Budget to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes for the year 1983,
showing a Residential Mill Rate of 105.704 Mills and a Commercial Mill Rate of 124,358 Mills
for Elementary Public and a Residential Mill Rate of B4.087 and Commercial Mill Rate of
98.926 Mills for Secondary School purposes.
Clerk advised that the 1983 Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board had telephoned
on April 27, 1983 to be confirmed in writing, and advised that the total amount of the requi-
sition for the Township of Oro is in the amount of 46,581 being an increase over 1982 of
5,341 which is to be levied on a Separate School Assessment of 426,194 Residential and Com-
mercial of 28.683 for total Separate School Assessment of 454,877 the amount to be levied
will necessitate a Residential Mill Rate of 101.255 Mills and a Commercial Mill Rate of
119.123 Mills.
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Net Requisition 1983
Net Requisition 1982
Increase
46,571.00
41,240.00
5,331.00
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TWELFTH MEETING
MAY 2, 1983
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Mill Rate
1983
Mill Rate
1982
Increase
Residential
Commercial
101.255
119.123
220.378
92.372
108.673
201.045
9.617
9.616
9.616
On motion of Drury and McEwen, that the 1983 Requisition for Elementary Roman Catholic Separ-
ate School purposes to a total of 46,581.00 be accepted and a Mill Rate of 101.255 Mills on
Residential and Farm Assessment and 119.123 Mills on Commercial Assessment, as necessitated
to raise the amount of the 1983 Requisition, be applied to all Separate School Assessment
for 1983 and same be included in the Township By-Law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes in
1983.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the necessary Mill Rate to raIse an amount of 1,450.00
for Shanty Bay STreet Lights in 1983, be applied and incorporated in the By-Law to Raise,
Levy and Collect Taxes for 1983. The amount of $1 460.00 less 1982 over levy of $240.00 plus
additional for Hydro increase and repairs of .00 to a total of 1,450.00 be raised requir-
ing a mill rate of 4.769 mills on Residential Assessment of 300,132 and a Commercial Mill
Rate of 5.610 mills on Commercial Assessment of 3.349 to a total assessment of 303,481 for
the Shanty Bay Street Lights area.
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The Township of Oro Budget for 1983 Revenue and Expenditure as adopted by Council at their
meeting of April 5, 1983, now show a total estimated expenditure of 1,825,300.00 with esti-
mated Revenue of 1,139,980 leaving an amount to be levied of 685,320 includin9 the mill rate
reduction of the general mill rate for Hawkestone Police Village as agreed to by Council and
Trustees in accordance with Section 338(1) of the Municipal Act. The estimated road expendi-
tures for H.P.V. of 14,000.00 have been included in the Township Road Expenditures. The esti-
mated Revenue including all grants and apportionments of Bell Telephone Gross Receipts (Section
161 and Hospital per bed rating (Adult Occupation Centre) Section 160, will require an amount
of 685,320 to be levied, necessitating a Residential Mill Rate of 59.886 mills on residential
and farm Assessment and a Commercial Mill Rate of 70.454 mills on Commercial Assessment. The
added Trustee Requisition of 7235 after 50% reduction on Commercial Mill rate when applied
being 17.584 8.792; 8.792 mills and Residential Mill rate 85% of Commercial being
14.946 - 7.473 ; 7.473 mills. The total Mill Rate for rateable property of Hawkestone Police
Village will be General Residential 59.886 + 7.473 ; 67.359 Mills and General Commercial of
70.454 + 8.792 ; 79.246. The total Assessment for 1983 being 11,212,569 (Residential 9,902,181
and Commercial of 1,310,388. The Mill Rate being calculated at 85% of 9,902,181 (8,416,854)
and 100% Commercial of 1,310,388 for a total of 9,727,242 thereby making a differential of
15% between Residential and Commercial Mill Rate in accordance with Provincial requirements.
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On motion of Drury and Johnson, that the total estimated expenditure for 1983 of 1,825,300
with an estimated Revenue of 1,139,980 for the Township of Oro general levy, an amount to
be levied of 685,320 including a 50% mill rate reduction of the general levy for Hawkestone
Police Village Ratepayers and an additional requisition by the Trustees of Hawkestone Police
Village to be added to all rateable property of the Hawkestone Police Village in the amount
of 3,620.00 be hereby accepted as the 1983 Township Budget and Expenditure and Revenue as
adopted requiring an amount of 685,320 to be levied by general Municipal Rates and necessi-
tating a mill rate of 59.886 for Residential and farm and a Commercial Mill Rate of 70.454
mills on all Commercial Assessment for the Township, with the general mill rate for Hawkestone
Police Village Ratepayers plus the additional expenditure requisitioned by the Trustees of
7,235 for 50% of 7,235.
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ING MAY 2 1983
Further to Council's resolution of February 14, 1983, advised that the necessary letter of
credit has been received from the development proponent, and presented a by-law to permit
the sale of aluminum, vinyl and wood products from lot 1, Registered Plan NO. 1195, as well
as allowing continued use for marine and leisure products sales.
On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the By-Law as introduced be numbered 1308/83 and read
a first time.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, that 8y-Law NO. 1308/83 read a first time, be read a second
time.
On motion of Halfacre and McEwen, that By-Law NO. 1308/83 read a second time, be read a third
time.
On motion of McEwen and Johnson, that By-Law NO. 1308/83 now read a third time, do pass, be
engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Planning Administrator to arrange
for circulation of the By-Law as required under the Planning Act.
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that a By-Law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes for 1983
In accordance with the Township Budget, as approved and to levy and collect for the County
of Simcoe and County School Requisition, as approved by Council, as well as Special Rate Are a
levies and garbage collection flat rate charges, flat rate Street Charges, be introduced and
numbered as By-Law NO. 1309/83, and read a first time.
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On motion of Halfacre and Drury, By-Law NO. 1309/83 read a first time, be read a second time.
On motion of Drury and Johnson, By-Law NO. 1309/83 read a second time, be read a third time.
On motion of Johnson and McEwen, By-Law No. 1309/83 now read a third time, do pass, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Clerk to forward copies as required to the Ministry.
Presented correspondence and By-Law NO. 1983/17 from the Township of Orillia in regard to
the reduction of the speed limit on the Oro-Orillia Townline to 60 K.P.H., and draft By-Law
for Council's consideration to implement the speed reduction on the joint jurisdiction Oro-
Orillia Townline.
On motion of Drury and Johnson, that the by-law as introduced be numbered as By-Law No. 1310/83
and read a first time.
On motion of Johnson and McEwen, that by-law No. 1310/83 read a first time, be read a second
time.
On motion of McEwen and Halfacre, that by-law No. 1310/83 read a second time, be read a third
time.
On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that By-Law No. 1310/83 now read a third time, do pass, be
engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Clerk to take such actions as are
necessary to implement the provisions of the By-Law.
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TWELFTH MEETING - MAY 2, 1983
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On motion of Halfacre and Drury, that the following accounts be passed for payment:
Wages Office 4 wks 29/04/83 12,407.16
WDS II 11 11 2,259.09
Arena 4 wks 18/04/83 3,093.41
Council 1 month 2,970.52
COED 4 wks 29/04/83 2,819.66
By-Law 6 wks 29/04/83 793.27
Park 4 wks 29/04/83 1,110.72
25,453.83
Prepaid
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Receiver General Lease - Wharves
N.V.C.A. - 1983 Levy
Georgian College Unit #3 AMCT
C.I.B.C. - Term Deposits
Treas. of Ontario - Registry Fees
Rebate 1982 Taxes - Section 496(1) Apr. 5/83
Burgess Securities - Purchase Debenture
Consumers Distr. Purchase Calculator
H. Neufeld Petty Cash
Ruth Palmer - Refund Bldg. Permit
Ontario Hydro St. Lights, 1st Quarter
Onto Bldg. Official's Assoc. - Balance 1983 Membership
Canada Law Book - Onto Citator Service
Lloyd Squire Refund Deposit - Legal
Ontario Hydro - HPV St. Lights
Texaco Canada - Bldg. Dept. Fuel
Ontario Hydro - Norshell Develop.
Treas. of Ontario - Seminar Reg. CPAB
H. Neufeld - Petty Cash
100.00
4,324.40
180.00
300,000.00
6.00
228.76
26,474.00
149.79
35.00
162.40
739.10
10.00
100.00
13.02
731.41
77.95
151. 70
25.00
25.00
333,533.53
Accounts
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Bradleys - Office Supp.
Russell,Waite - Black Forest Est.
Robinson Hardware Park - Supplies
Birch Business - Maint. Agreement
F .J. Reinders PI. Bd. North Oro
R.E. Drury Mileage 1st Quarter
Photography by Favaro History Comm.
Allan Johnson March Quarter, Exp.
Russell,Waite - Council PI Oro Sanitation
Hitch House - Sign Painting - Bldg. Dept.
Pitney Bowes Supplies
Dyment-Stubley - Park - Stickers
Jim Shellswell- Bldg. Insp. Exp.
Seabord Life - AD & 0 for 1983
Barrie Welding WDS Supplies
PB Leasing Rental - Office Exp.
Canada Law Book - OSC Current Bills Service
100.19
1,321.03
59.08
330.63
6,182.63
230.44
197.31
492.50
376.30
55.00
1,027.20
101.47
23.00
260.10
277.88
127.13
68.00
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Ai n ley & Ass 0 c - Co u n c i I Pl. - S qui res
BP Canada - Hall Fuel
Henry Neufeld Exp. Tax Collec. Seminar
Joan Fletcher 11 11 11 11
Bell Canada Office,WDS,Park
Joanna McEwen - History Comm
BP Canada -
The Packet -
Pitney Bowes - Final Pmt. Photo Copier
Henry Neufeld 1st Quarter - Travel Allowance
McLellan Disposal - Garb. Collection
111. 96
67.68
361.87
28.95
264.45
6.31
353.91
77.76
3,529.23
250.00
3,843.84
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TING - MAY 2 1983
20,125.85
Fire Account
8,814.89
Grand Total
387,928.10
On motion of Johnson and Drury, that the firm of Ainley & Associates Limited be retained as
the Township Engineers and that the Engineering services be reviewed annually and other
Engineering Firms who had made a presentation to Committee of Council on April 13, 1983, be
advised of Council's action.
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Councillor Johnson brought several items of the Road Department to the attention of Council.
Councillor Drury brought up matters with respect to the Waste Disposal Site which included
the clearing of trees.
Councillor Halfacre, presented the matter of age limit of Volunteer Firemen at Hawkestone
and other Volunteer Firemen within the Township Fire Department.
Prior to adjournment several items of business were discussed by Council including matters
having recently come to the attention of Council.
On motion of Drury and Halfacre, meeting adjourn at 4:45 p.m. to meet again on Monday, May
16, 1983 at 9:00 a.m.
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