01 07 1980 Council Minutes
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JANUARY 7, 1980
FIRST MEEl'ING
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Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present except Councillor Swainson.
Reeve Howard A. Campbell in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on December 31, 1979 were on motion
of Sanderson and McLean confirmed as printed and received.
Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular meeting
of Council as follows:
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R. F. Carney, P. Eng., District Engineer, Ministry of Transportation and Communications,
forwarding copy of By-law No. 1199, being a By-law to appoint Frederick V. Haughton
as the Township Road Supt.;
Stewart, Esten, Solicitors (Attention D. S. White) forwarding direction of Council
with respect to York Sand and. Gravel; .
The Hon. James Snow, Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Communications,
requesting reconsideration of subsidy funds to reconstruct side road 15/16,
by grading and granular base, on same basis as paving on the basis of 80% and
20%;
A. C. Laughlin, Caribou Restaurant and Motel advising of acceptance of quotation for
snow removal from the Township parking lot;
James Domm re: Lakeshore Road at intersection at Line 8;
Chief Librarian, Barrie and Orillia re: user fee to be established in 1980 for
persons from the Township using the Library facilities;
Bruce J. Fraser, Assessment Commissioner requesting he attend a meeting of Oro Council
to clarify reassessment under Section 86 of The Assessment Act;
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advising that Deputy-Reeve Allan McLean
will again represent the Township in 1980;
Royal Victoria Hospital advising that Councillor Charlie Sanderson will again
be the representative from the Township of Oro;
Ray S. Burgess, Kiwanis Club (Barrie) adviang of attendance from the Township of
Oro to Civic Night;
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, copies of letters as presented and forwarded
accepted as satisfactory and ordered placed on file for reference.
Clerk advised that as instructed the City of Barrie had been contacted with respect
to dates for a meeting and as a result a tentative date had been set for
Thursday, January 24th, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. subject to the City of Barrie Council
meeting with Council of the City of Orillia, for which a tentative date had been
arranged for January 9, 1980.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, report accepted and Clerk to advise members of
Council should the date be changed.
Represented letter from Shanty Bay Village Green Association and Advisory Board
of St. Thomas Church requesting an additional street light on Church Street
at the entrance of St. Thomas Church. A hydro pole is presently situated at
the desired location. The letter was presented to last regular meeting and tabled for
further information, prior to Councils approval and requesting Ontario HYdro
to erect an additional street light at the desired location.
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FIRST MEETING (Cont t d) JANUARY 7, 1980
on wotion of McLean and Smith that a copy of the letter from Advisory Board of
St. Thomas Church which was supported by the Village Green Association be forwarded
to the Shanty Bay Ratepayers Association and request that the Association advise
Council whether they concur with the request or whether in their opinion the original
property owners that signed the petition be approached to approve the request.
Presented copy of invoice from Jim Nichol Construction Limited for supplying all
labour and material to insulate the Jarratt Community Hall in the amount of $900.00
and Forest Home Building Supplies in the amount of $852.50 to a total of
$1,752.50. Clerk advised that these invoices had not been paid by Jarratt Community
Hall, and that Oro Council had agreed to advance funds until grant has been received.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, Treasurer authorized to issue cheque to
Jim Nichol Construction in the amount of $900.00 in payment for insulation of Jarratt
Community Hall and Forest Home Building Supplies for an amount of $852.50 to a
total of $1,752.50.
Presented letter from D.S. White of Stewart, Esten forwarding a copy of letter
forwarded to York Sand and Gravel Ltd. which puts the firm on notice that the
Township of Oro formally requests that provisions of the Site Plan Agreement be
complied with on or before January 15, 1980. And, should this not be complied
with, the Township will proceed and repeal the said By-law No. 1181 in accordance
with the provisions of Section 3 of the Site Plan Agreement.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean letter and copy of letter to York Sand and
Gravel Ltd. be received and placed on file for reference until further information
is received from the Solicitor.
Presented correspondence, communications, etc. as follows:
Letter from Doug Lewis, M.P. Simcoe North, newsletter to constituents
Letter of appreciation from Mrs. H. Neufeld;
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations - newsletter Building Code.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, correspondence, communications as presented
be placed on file.
Stuart N. Keyes, Township Engineer was present before Council at 10:45 a.m. with
respect to several matters. First regarding the reduction of letter of credit
for Jo-Con Developments, Plan M-66, as requested by Reid and Associates on
behalf of Jo-Con Developments.
The letter referred to by Mr. Stuart Keyes was presented as received from Reid
and Associates Ltd., Engineers for Jo-Con Developments requesting a reduction in
letter of credit from $104,500.00 to $77,905.00 being a total reduction of
$26,595.00. Letter summarizes estimated cost to complete the work as $70,823.00
plus 10% or $77,905.00. The cost of the paving due to Cook Construction being
$36,123.01.
Clerk reported that Cook Construction had telephoned on January 4, 1980 advising that
to date they have been unable to collect the money from Jo-Con Developments and
enquired as to what assurance the Township could give for payment of cost of
the work.
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FIRST MEETING (Cont t d) JANUARY 7, 1980
On motion of Sanderson and Smith the request for reduction of letter of credit be
withheld until the Township Engineer, Stuart N. Keyes, presents in writing
that the balance according to the letter from Reid and Associates Ltd. is sufficient
to complete the work and he approves a reduction of the letter of credit and
further that until Cook Construction advise that the firm has received payment
for the work of paving the road. After the aforementioned requirements have been
received, Council will give further consideration to reduction of the letter of
credit, if any may be approved according to the Subdividers Agreement.
Mr. Keyes next presented copy of plans prepared by Ainley and Associates Ltd.
for Lot 24, Plan 882 and part Township Lot 25, Concession 10 for A. Randsalu in
order to comply with conditions of the Township Committee of Adjustment for a
minor variance, subject to meeting all requirements of the Township with respect
to drainage on Township Road Allowance.
On motion of Smith and McLean that no action be taken until the Township
Engineer, Stuart N. Keyes reports back to Council.
Presented copy of Certificate under Section 35(27) of The Planning Act. The
Certificate being proof that By-law No. 1198 of the Corporation of the Township
of Oro is in full force and effect, and that the Regulation has been complied with.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, Certificate as presented accepted and same be
placed on file as record of approval of By-law No. 1198 in accordance with
Section 35 (27) of The Planning Act.
Presented report of Live Stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson for one ewe killed by wolves
on claim by Jack Perryman. Valuer indicates that ewe was killed by a wolf
and that the owner had seen a pair of wolves on the property. Also further
indication being that ewe had been separated from the flock in the vicinity of
the barn yard and that the rest of the flock had not been spooked. The estimated
value on the report for the ewe having been estalbished at $170.00. The necessary
affidavit required by the owner had been completed.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, report of Live Stock Valuer as presented accepted
and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same to Jack Perryman to
a total of $170.00. And Clerk to prepare Form I application for grant to
reimburse the Municipality for claim of damage by wolf and forward same to the
Live Stock Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, in accordance with the
Regulations under the Dog Licencing and Poultry Protection Act.
Mr. Abner Rawn was present before Council at 11 :25 a.m. Council requested that he
submit a letter to Council advising that he would again act as By-law Enforcement
Officer for the Township, for 1980 and request Council to consider him for same.
Chief Building Official, Jim Shellswell, was present at 11:30 a.m. to present
his report for Building Permits issued in 1979. A total of 262 permits were
issued in 1979 with a breakdown as follows:
67 residential dwellings at a value of $2,196,580.00
40 additions at a value of 480,120.00
39 accessory buildings at a value of 210,338.00
. 19 renovations at a value of 135,300.00
18 alterations at a value of 101,800.00
18 agricultural buildings at a value of 382,780.00
3 commercial buildings at a value of 109,820.00
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1 water tower at a value of $ 2,550.00
. 1 chimney at a value of 2,000.00
3 decks at a value of 4,000.00
1 school addition at a value of 15B,000.00
13 slabs at a value of 35,000.00
6 pools at a value of 32,300.00
6 frost walls at a value of 25,640.00
2 moving
14 renewals
10 demolitions
1 temporary $3,876,22B.00
There were a total of 273 building permits issued in 197B at
a value of $3,002,13B.00.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson report of Chief Building Official, as presented,
be accepted as satisfactory and ordered placed on file.
Presented report of Chief Building Official on his site inspection along
with R. Altman of Simcoe County District Health Unit of property owned by
L. Kovacs, part Lot 11, Concession 2. The inspection. revealed that Mr. i. Kovacs
was using part of the Agricultural Building as temporary living quarters, while
constructing his residence for which a building permit has been taken out.
The matter was left over for consideration after Mr. L. Kovacs is present
this afternoon according to an appointment scheduled.
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The Planning Administrator was present at 1:55 p.m. to review planning and
development matters. The following correspondence was presented.
Letter to O.M.B. forwarding Council's recommendations that Amendment No. 12 and its
implementing zoning by-law be heard at the same time.
Letter to T. M. Holden forwarding copy of Subdivider's Engineering Agreement as
requested, letter to Ministry of Housing requesting revision to draft
conditions to enable acceptance of 5% cash in lieu of parkland and to incorporate
setback provisions in agreement rather than zoning by-law subject to M.N.R.
approval. Also presented letter from M.N.R. confirming that setback provisions as
proposed are satisfactory.
Letter to L. E. Johnson advieing of costs incurred re: By-law No. 119B and that on
payment of costs security was avaialbe to be returned to Mr. Johnson's bank. Also
advised that By-law No. 119B was in full force and effect pursuant to the provisions
of Section 35(24) of The Planning Act.
Committee of Adjustment Notices of Hearing re: Submission No.'s B1/BO Johnson,
B2/BO Johnson, B3/BO Hastings and B4/BO Holmberg.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean correspondence as presented be placed on file.
The matter of the Holmberg application to the Committee of Adjustment, file
B4/BO was reviewed with Council, after some discussion it was:
. On motion of Sanderson and Smith that no further action be taken at this time.
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FIRST MEETING (Cont' d) JANUARY 7, 19BO
Presented a draft "Planning Act" as forwarded for comment by the Ministry of
Housing and invitation to participate at the Ontario Planners Conference on
the 28th and 29th of January in Toronto.
On motion of McLean and Smith that the Planning Administrator be authorized to
obtain an additional 10 copies of the draft Planning Act for distribution and
to review the draft legislation and report to Council. Further, the Planning
Administrator be authorized to attend the Ontario Planner's Conference to
be held in Toronto on January 2B and 29, 19BO and that expenses to attend be paid.
Presented from Rural Ontario Municipal Association (R.O.M.A.) circular letter
from President, Kenneth Hood regarding Annual Conference and Statement for 19BO
membership fee for the Township of Oro in the amount of $100.00.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment
of 19BO membership fee in the amount of $100.00.
Presented letter from Association of Municipalities of Ontario forwarding 19BO
Statement of Membership Fee for the Township of Oro in the amount of $40B.76.
Also registration form for Seminar designed to help municipalities and municipal
public service agencies in their 19BO collective bargaining.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, correspondence and material be received and
filed and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of membership fee
for 19BO in the amount of $40B.76.
Presented from Ontario Good Roads Association Annual Conference Programme and
advising of Seminar for Councillors to be held as in previous years on the
first day of the Conference. Also request to complete notice of intention to
attend the Confe~ence, listing names and titles.
On motion of McLean and Smith, programme and letters as presented be received
and Clerk to complete notice of intention to attend and return same.
Presented letter from Treasurer, East Simcoe Plowman's Association, requesting
annual grant to the Association and Council's consideration for an increase of
same over the 1979 grant due to increased cost to the Association.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson Oro Council authorize a grant in the amount of
$75.00 to the East Simcoe Plowman's Association for 19BO.
Presented from County of Simcoe Recreation Committee notice of the Annual
Curling Bonspiel to be held in Stroud on February 16, 19BO. Deadline for
accepting participating rinks is February 1, 19BO and the entry fee is $4B.00
per rink.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, Clerk to complete entry form for a rink from the
Township of Oro and forward same along with cheque in the amount of $4B.00.
Presented from Simcoe County Board of Education third progress invoice for
Shanty Bay Community and School Centre, being in the amount of $i9,52B.94. The
two outstanding accounts now being $24,361.76 + $19,52B.94 = $43,890.70.
On motion of Smith and McLean that the account be tabled until further information
or funds are received from the Management Committee.
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Presented registration forms for line fence seminar to be held at the
Nottawasaga Inn on April 9, 1980.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, registration form be completed for the Clerk to
attend the seminar.
Mr. L. Kovacs was present at 2:40 p.m. as a result of the inspection made by the
Chief Building Official and Inspector from the Simcoe County District Health Unit.
Mr. Kovacs advised he would only be using the facilities for living accommodations
until his residence is completed, he estimated that he should be able to
complete his residence qy the end of June 1980. The matter was considered at
some length by Council.
The Chief Building Official aavised that the permit was taken out for barn and storage
only.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, that the Chief Building Official and Clerk draft an
Agreement form of Affidavit that the present area of the storage building used
for living accommodation be vacated by July 15, 1980 and not be used for living
accommodations after that date and further that certain plumbing facilities be
removed at the same time, the remaining plumbing facilities must have Simcoe
County District Health Unit approval.
Presented letter from Provincial Secretary for Social Development with respect to
group homes. Letter request comments that Council may have on planning guidelines
in this regard and an indication of the Municipality's policy in regard to
group homes.
On motion of McLean and Smith, letter be placed on file for future reference and
action as required.
Presented from Allied Chemical Canada Ltd. advising that as of January 1, 1980
calcium chloride goes metric. Also calcium chloride metric weights conversion
table and price list per megagram (metric tonne).
On motion of McLean and Smith, letter be received and file for reference. Road Supt.
and Treasurer to apply same in 1980.
Presented letter from Huronia Tourist Association letter requesting assistance
in map revisions for the Municipality to be included in the 1980 edition of
the Guide Map of Huronia.
On motion of McLean and Smith that any known changes be forwarded.
Presented letter from Ontario Mayor's Committee for Canada Unity to all Ontario
Mayors, Reeves and Civic Councils with respect to Quebec's Referandum. Also
copy of letter sent to Presidents of seventeen Provincial Territorial Municipal
Associationin allfrovinces except Quebec.
On motion of McLean and Smith, that correspondence be placed on file with no
action taken.
Presented copy of letter from Pat Pollock to Council of the Township of Oro as well
as the City of Barrie and Orillia being a letter of objection to the proposed
Barrie Airport.
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On motion of Smith and Sanderson, copy of letter as presented and read, be received and
placed on file for reference, along with previous letters received.
Presented recommendations of Council resolved at the Meeting held December 31, 1979
recommending appointments to the Oro Planning Board and Committee of Adjustment
for the Township of Oro as follows:
Oro Planning Board:
Thelma Halfacre
Allan Johnson
David Woronka
Wallace Gough
re-appointed for a 3 year term expiring January 1, 1983
re-appointed for a 2 year term expiring January 1, 1982
appointed for a 2 year term expiring January 1, 1982
re-appointed for a 1 year term expiring January 1, 1981
Committee of Adjustment:
John Vokes
Delno Jermey
Wallace Key
appointed for a 3 year term expiring January 1, 1983
re-appointed for a 2 year term expiring January 1, 1982
re-appointed for a 1 year term expiring January 1, 19$1
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, that the appointments as recommended be accepted
and that the Clerk be instructed to bring in By-laws to confirm the appointments.
Clerk presented a By-law to confirm appointments to the Oro Planning Board.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, that a By-law to appoint members to the Oro
Planning Board and to rescind By-law No. 1178 as introduced be numbered as
. By-law No. 1200/80 and read a first time.
On motion of Smith and McLean, By-law No. 1200/80 read a first time, be read a
second time.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, By-law No. 1200/80 read a second time, be
read a third time.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, By-law No. 1200/80 now read a third time, do
pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve.
Clerk presented a By-law to confirm appointments to the Committee of Adjustment.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, that a By-law to appoint members to the
Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Oro and to rescind By-law No. 1179
as introduced be numbered as By-law No. 1201/80 and read a first time.
On motion of Smith and McLean, By-law No. 1201/80 read a first time, be read
a second time.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, By-law No. 1201/80 read a second time, be read
a third time.
On motion of McLean and Smith, By-law No. 1201/80 now read a third time, do pass,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve.
. On motion_of McLean and Smith that the salaries and hourly wages recommended
at a meeting of Oro Council held on December 7, 1979 be revised to read that the
fringe benefits of 50% according to regulations, be applied for OMERS and C.P.P.
and OHIP at 75% and the difference of the benefit of 25%, previously allowed
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as 75% for OMERS and C.P.P. be added to the basic salary and hourly wages as
computed. The hourly rate be increased by .200 per hour in order that the benefits
and basic rate remain as recommended, only applied in the aforementioned manner
in order that total rate not be altered for an annual remuneration. And a
By-law to implement the remuneration be presented to confirm same.
A By-law to confirm the appointment of certain Township Officials and employees,
to fix their remuneration and to prescribe their duties for the year 19BO was
presented as instructed by Council to confirm the recommendations made at Council
meetings of December 7 and 31, 1979, and on motion of Smith and Sanderson, was
introduced as By-law No. 1202/BO and read a first time.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, By-law No. 1201/BO read a first time be read
a second time.
On motion of McLean and Smith, By-law No. 1202/BO read a second time be read
a third time.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, By-law No. 1202/BO now read a third time, do
pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve.
The matter of passing a By-law to authorize the borrowing to meeting of current
expenditures was discussed and considered by Council, and on motion of Sanderson
and Smith, a By-law to authorize the necessary borrowing to meet current expenditures
of the Municipality for the year 19BO, was brought in for an amount of $BOO,OOO.OO
and introduced as By-law No. 1203/BO and read a first time.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, By-law No. 1203/BO read a first time, be read
a second time.
On motion of Smith and McLean, By-law No. 1203/BO read a second time, be read a
third time.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, By-law No. 1203/BO now read a third time, do
pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve, and a certified
copy forwarded to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Orillia.
The matter of passing a By-law to authorize an interim tax levy was discussed.
and considered by Council, and on motion of Sanderson and Smith, a By-iaw to
authorize an interim tax levy in the Township of Oro for the year 19BO, was brought
in and introduced as By-law No. 1204/BO and read a first time.
On motion of Smith and McLean, By-law No. 1204/BO read a first time, be read
a second time.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, By-law No. 1204/BO read a second time, be read
a third time.
On motion of Smith and McLean, By-law No. 1204/BO now read a third time, do pass,
be engrossed qy the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve and Treasurer be
authorized to make such arrangements as are necessary to effect the interim tax
levy as provided for in the By-law.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, that the due date for the 19BO taxes be
August 29th, 19BO.
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FIRST MEETING (Cont' d) JANUARY 7, 1980
On motion of McLean and Smith the Township hold a night for Ross CUrrie to be
entitled "Ross Currie Night" is to be held on Friday, February 1st, 1980 at
the Guthrie Hall and this be advertised and that Councillors Smith and Sanderson
be in charge of the arrangements.
The following accounts were on motion of Sanderson and McLean, passed for payment.
Ontario Good Roads Association - membership
Canadian Mental Health Association - grant
Association of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers - membership
Ontario Humane Society - contract fees 1st Quarter
Pitney Bowes - postage metre
Treasurer of Ontario - re: amendment No. 12
Treasurer of Ontario - Licence Fee F. Haughton (Land Exterminator)
Ontario Hydro - street lights Conc. 14
Ontario Hydro - street lights Conc. 14
Ainley & Associates Ltd. - invoice 2, 3, & 4 Planning Board
Treasurer of Ontario - Ontario Planner's Conference
Treasurer of Ontario - draft Planning Act
John Perryman - 1 ewe killed
Rural Ontario Municipal Association - membership
Association of Municipalities of Ontario - membership
East Simcoe Plowman's Assoc. - grant
County of Simcoe Recreation Committee - curling bonspiel
Daily Packet & Times - Ad
Home Care Building Centre - account Jarratt Community Hall
Jim Nichol Construction Ltd. "" " "
$ 37.00
35.00
100.00
3,161.1,1+
48.95
25.00
10.00
15.02
393.05
2,388.30
60.00
10.00
170.00
100.00
408.76
75.00
48.00
18.01
852.50
900.00
129.70
Fire Accounts
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, adjourn to meet again on Monday, January 21, 1980
at 10:00 a.m.
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