04 16 1980 SP Council Minutes
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - APRIL 16, 1980
SPECIAL MEETING
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Council met this morning at 10:00 a.m. according to resolution of March 31, 1980
to meet with Consulting Engineers for Windfield Developments (Ucci), Skelton,
Brumwell and Associates, to review the Subdividers Agreement and also to meet
with representatives of the Simcoe County Board of Education and to interview
applicants for the position of Caretaker for Oro Memorial Park as well as
reviewing the Annual Insurance Policy with Ron Johnston, the Township Insurance
Agent. Also to deal with other matters of business requiring Council's attention.
All members present except Councillor Smith, Reeve Howard A. Campbell in the chair.
Reeve Campbell called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and asked Douglas
Skelton who was present with Mr. A. Ucci, to proceed with presentation of the
Subdividers Agreement (third draft).
Stuart N. Keyes, the Township Engineer was also present for the meeting with
Douglas Skelton along with the Developer, Mr. A. Ucci.
Mr. Douglas Skelton was present at 10:00 a.m. and advised that Subdividers
Agreement had been revised from the last presentation to Council and presented
a letter from the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources
advising that both Ministry's appear to be satisfied with the Plans and
Agreement as received.
Mr. Skelton then reviewed the changes as discussed at the meeting of March 31st,
which were again considered by Council as well as Schedule "P. Members of
. Council asked various questions related to changes and additions.
Mr. Skelton next referred to two items:
1. letter requesting name of road as Windfield Drive (road from Line 4 to
Line 5). Council were agreeable to the naming of the Road as Windfield Drive.
2. Block 41 (H) shown on the Plan be deeded to the Municipality (Council
were in agreement with this).
Mr. Skelton then presented the Drainage Report as prepared for the development
and reviewed the lands that drained through the property and illustrated on
a drawing the area from where the water drained through the property to
Lake Simcoe. The Drawing indicated the Drainage areas and he advised that the
drainage plan had been reviewed and concurred with by both the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Ministry of the Environment.
The Engineer's Drawings were also discussed and Mr. Skelton advised of some
change in the asphalt depth on the roads which had been reviewed by the
Township Engineer with Skelton, Brumwell. He also advised detailed drawings with
certain revisions would be presented to the Township Engineer. It was left
that the Township Engineer review, on site, the existing problem of drainage
from Windfield Drive to the lake, and forward his comments to Skelton, Brumwell
and Associ ates.
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The matter of Park Land was then presented - the plan showing Block 38, which
consists of 2 acres, leaving shortfall of 3.95 acres. Open space area
consists of:
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Block 38 - 2.0 acres )
Private Block 37 - 4.1 acres )
Private Block 43 - 14.8 acres )
Mr. Skelton suggested that the shortfall could be overcome by several methods,
namely deeding 4 acres from the property north of the Plan or alternatively
cash-in-lieu at the value of $l,OOG.OO per acre. It was left that the
decision in this regard be left for Council to review in order to arrive
at a suitable conclusion.
20.9 acres - 16.8%
The last item to consider was the matter of improving the road from County
Road No. 20 to the development. In summation, Mr. Skelton advised that the
request would seem unreasonably irrelevant and unfair. Should Council insist
on this request, the developer may not have any alternative but to refer the
matter to the Ontario Municipal Board. Mr. Ucci related that he would be prepared
to assist in some work along the road with drainage work and improving
drainage outlet.
These matters were left for further investigation - (1) Township Engineer
to check on the drainage; (2) Park Lands to be resolved; (3) improvement
to Line 4.
Mr. Lloyd Fletcher, representative member of Simcoe County Board of Education,
Ward 8, being the Township of Oro and Vespra was present along with Ivan Ainsley,
Accountant with the Treasurer's Office, as requested by Council to clarify
the calculations since in Council's opinion the increase for the Township of
Oro of 11.42% appears to be an extemely high increase.
Reeve Campbell wel comed the representatives and advi sed that Council were
looking for some clarifications on the School Budget and factors used for
the process of apportionment.
Mr. 1. Ainsley commented on the factors which were received from the Province,
being the new factors as presented in 1979, which for the Township of Oro
is 5.43.
Council members asked individual questions which were replied to. The matter of
a Committee of County Council and School Board being appointed to further
investigate the equalizing factor and continual increase to the ratepayers, with
the Ministry's involved was also discussed.
Reeve Campbell thanked Mr. Lloyd Fletcher and Mr. Ivan Ainsley for their
attendance and explanation of the Budget and method of apportionment.
As requested by Council two applicants which Council selected to interview
after considering application for the position of Caretaker for Oro Memorial
Park at a meeting held on April 10, 1980. Clerk advised that the two applicants
had been notified to attend.
Mr. Robert Holmes was present as requested for an interview at 2:30 p.m.
Council asked numerous questions and following which the Reeve asked Mr. Holmes
whether he had any questions.
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Mr. Holmes advised he was prepared to accept the position at $200.00 per week,
and prepared to pay for all utilities during the off season months. He also
indicated that he would be available and able to move into the accommodations
at the Park after the first of May.
Following the interivew, Mr. Holmes was informed that he would be advised of
Council's action.
Mr. Douglas Terry was present for an interview at 2:45 p.m. He explained that
he was prepared to accept the position at the same salary as last year1s
remuneration which was $185.00. Mr. Terry related his qualifications which
ranged from construction to accounting, working for Niagara Parks Commission,
owned a contracting business - handyman, qualfied in all lines of maintenance.
Had worked under Arena Manager in Bracebridge. Council asked questions and
requested Mr. Terry to ask any questions he wished.
He was also informed that he would be advised of Council's action after
consideration of both applicants interviewed.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, that the application of Robert Holmes
be accepted, following the interview, to carry out the duties of Caretaker
of Oro Memorial Park for the 1980 season, duties to be as outlined by Council
and copy of same be made available to the successful applicant. The
remuneration to be $200.00 per week from May 5th, 1980 through to October
1st, 1980, which may be reviewed annually should applicant be prepared to
continue the duties. Accommodations provided are to be available at no charge
to the Caretaker during the season of operation and during the off season
October 1 to May 1st the Caretaker is to be responsible for the cost of the
utilities. The Caretaker is to be responsible for the operation of the Concession
Booth, which is to remain open as agreed to by Council during weekdays and
weekends, a schedule of which is to be posted. The gate receipts are to be
turned over to the Township Treasurer on a weekly basis.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson that Oro Township Council request the
Minister of Housing to amend Condition 6 of the Conditions of draft approval
regarding the proposed subdivision on part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession V,
Township of Oro, Ministry File 43T-78030 to read as follows:
6. That Block "H" as outlined on the draft plan shall be
conveyed to and held by the Municipality as a reserve
for future access should such be required; and
That the name of the Road from Line 4 to Line 5 through the development
as proposed, be accepted by Council as Windfiel~ Drive.
On motion of Sanderson and Campbell that the Township of Oro are prepared to
accept the Park Lands as presented showing 2 acres and accept cash-in-lieu
for the balance of 3.95 acres to an amount of $4,000.00 subject to the
Developer presenting a letter of undertaking that he be prepared to assist
the Township with the reconstruction of Line 4 from WindfieldsDrive to
County Road No. 20.
Reeve Campbell asked the Deputy Reeve McLean to assume the chair and seconded
the motion.
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Deputy Reeve McLean called for the vote on the motion.
The motion carried.
Mr. Ron Johnston, Insurance Agent was present at 4:00 p.m. to review
the Township Ensurance Policy and premiums for 1980. Council made several
adjustments as follows:
1979 Allis Chalmer Loader be reduced by $10,000 to $20,000
Township Hall contents - reduced by $3,000.00 to $2,600.00
and remove coverage for snow plows.
Reeve Campbell thanked Mr. Ron Johnston for his presentation and taking
time to review the Insurance POlicy with Council.
Several items of general business were presented to Council for consideration
and referred to the next regular meeting or orferred for further consideration.
On motion of Swainson and McLean adjourn to meet again on Monday, April 21, 1980
at 10:00 a.m.
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