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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - APRIL 21, 1980
ELEVENTH MEETING
Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present except
Councillor Clarence Smith.
Reeve Howard A. Campbell in the chair.
The minutes of the meetings of March 31st, April 10th and Special Meeting
of April 16th and 19th, were on motion of Sanderson and Swainson confirmed
as printed and received.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean that a letter be forwarded to Jim Dixon
requesting that he vacate the living accommodations on April 30, 1980 at
Oro Memorial Park.
Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at meetings of March 31st,
April 10th, and April 16th as follows:
Jo-Con Developments re: issuance of Building Permits for Phase I;
Secretary Oro Agricultural Society re: fence around fairgrounds;
Ron Johnston Insurance forwarding Insurance Claims due to Road Conditions
as received from J. Bailey and John Bull;
TransCanada Pipelines - Municipal Tax Survey completed as requested;
Robert Holmes advising that his application had been accepted for the duties
of Caretaker of Oro Memorial Park for the 1980 season - also copies of letters
to all other applicants advised of acceptance of Mr. R. Holmes for the position;
Gordon E. Smith, M.P.P. re: Drainage Complaint Mrs. Rist, Lot 6, Plan 1098.
On motion of McLean and Swainson copies of letters as presented and forwarded
accepted and be placed on file for necessary reference.
Presented letter from City of Orillia in reply to Township letter of March 18th
advising that the City of Orillia have by resolution named the Clerk & Administrator
and Alderman Myrtle Bowen as the representatives to the Township of Oro and
Orillia and Ministry of Housing with a view to recommend Agreements to provide
rent-geared-to-income housing - also letter confirming meeting of May 8, 1980.
Also letter from Ontario Housing Corporation, Ministry of Housing with respect
to 7~% Municipal Sharing - Subsidized Housing Units, advising that operating
subsidies for 1981 and future years will be absorbed by the Federal and
Provincial Governments. Also enclosed copy of news release of March 11, 1980.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, letters be received and placed on file
for reference.
Presented letter from Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs advising that the
Administration of Unconditional Grants has been transferred to Subsidies Branch
of the Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs from the Ministry of Treasury
and Economics effective March 3, 1980 and that first installment of the 1980
Unconditional Grants has been advanced by more than one month. Clerk reported
that the cheque in the amount of 50% of the Township 1979 Grant had been received.
Also enclosed the determination of Final Adjustment for 1979 showing a zero balance.
On motion of Mclean and Swainson, letter be received and filed for reference.
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ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
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Presented letter from Eric Finkelstein, Area Consultant, Ministry of
Culture and Recreation advising that the Township request for revising the type
of arena renovations from bleachers to that of other priorities within the
arena had been reviewed and discussed with the Capital Support Unit Project
Analyst and letter supporting the revision had been forwarded with request
to send letter confirming that these alterations to the Township application
as indicated, are acceptable.
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, letter be received and filed until
confirmation has been received in this regard.
Clerk presented letter from A. F. Gorringe, Highway Equipment Supervisor,
Ministry of Transportation and Communications, advising of his inspection of the
Allis Chalmer Loader for Transfer and that the Unit appeared to be in above
average condition and that $19,500.00 to $20,000.00 would be a true market
value of this unit.
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On motion of Sanderson and Swainson that letter of appraisal for the Allis
Chalmer Loader as presented be received and the said 1979 Allis Chalmer Loader
be transferred from the Roads Department to the Township Waste Disposal Site
for the sum of $19,500.00 and that the 55% subsidy of the $19,500.00 be
credited to the Township Road accounts to a total of $10,725.00.
Presented letter from Central Oro Ratepayers Association (CORA) requesting
copy of the deed conveying Oro Memorial Park lands to the Township. Letter
being from the President, Lloyd George also requested that the minutes of
the Council Meetings~ as arranged be forwarded to him and that the Secretary-
Treasurer, Mrs. M. Thompson be invoiced for same.
On motion of McLean and Swainson letter as presented be received and placed
on file and Clerk to forward copies of Council Minutes as requested and copy
of deed of conveyance.
Treasurer reported on the return of the 1979 Collectors Roll to the Treasurer
as of April 1, 1980 showing the total taxes on the Collectors Roll as
$2,033,738.65 less discount of $11,257.41 to a total of $2,022,481.24 with
penalty and interest added of $9,040.45 to an amount of $2,031,52i.69~
with a total amount paid of $1,857,988.81 leaving a balance uncollected
as $175,749.85. Of this an amount of $167,020.00 has been placed against
the properties in the Arrears Ledger of the Township with 5% penalty added
and notices prepared and sent to the property owners. The balance of
$8,729.85 not placed on the Arrears Ledger is composed of $7,987.13 written
off under Section 636(a) of the Municipal Act, with an amount of $25.38
Federation to be written off and $717.34 business and commercial to be
collected. Notices of Uncollected Business Taxes not returned have been
prepared and forwarded, giving them 21 days for payment of same or making
arrangements for the amounts to be paid, and if not paid by time required,
same be turned over for collection.
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On motion of Sanderson and McLean, that the 1979 Collectors Roll as returned
to the Treasurer, accepted as presented, also action of placing arrears
of taxes on the Township Arrears Ledger with 5% penalty added and notices as
forwarded to parties for business taxes, which if not paid or arranged for
by May 9th, 1980, be turned over for collection, accepted as satisfactory.
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ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
Presented letter from D. S. White, Solicitor advising that the Solicitor
for Big Cedar Estates, C. Loopstra had been recently contacted and
Mr. Loopstra had advised that Mr. D. Skelton and Mr. Ross Raymond are in
the process of preparing the necessary documents. As a result of a recent
Amendment to the Planning Act, the process under Section 35 has changed, and
therefore, it is impossible to follow the decision and directions of the
Board exactly. Mr. Loopstra is obtaining new instructions from the Board
and will then submit draft documents to the Township.
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, letter be received and filed for reference
until further information or documents are made available.
Clerk advised that the persons appointed by Council to sell Dog Licences
have no~ turned in their books and balance of tags. In compiling the tags
sol d at the Offi ce for the various areas, the foll owing is a statement of
balance owing to the four persons:
Morris Douglas 6 @ $2.00
27 @ $1. 00
Andrew Nicholson 28 @ $1.00
Eric O'Brien 65 @ $1.00
Juanita Hanney 91 @ $1.00
$12.00
27.00
$39.00
28.00
65.00
91. 00
$223.00
On motion of Swainson and McLean, Treasurer authorized to forward cheques
to each person according to statement presented to a total of $223.00.
The matter of accepting an application for the position of Office Assistant
with major responsibility as Assistant to the Treasurer, was further considered
after being referred to this meeting, following the interviews on April 19, 1980
in order to obtain further references on two of the applicants.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, that the application of Katherine Richardson
for Office Assistant with major reponsibilities as Assistant to the Treasurer
with duties as outlined at the interview, be accepted on a 6 month probation
period at a remuneration of $10,500.00 per annum at commencement which may
be reviewed at the end of the six month probation period subject to the
applicant accepting same and further that she commence work by May 15th, 1980.
Also that the Township of Oro would be prepared to give consideration to
applicant to participate in the AMCT Course after the six month probation
period. And further, that all applicants that had applied be advised accordingly.
Presented list of Federation of Agriculture fees collected for 1979, showing
a statement as follows:
Amount Paid on Roll $411.86
Amount Not paid on Roll 25.38
Total on Roll $437.24
On motion of McLean and Sanderson statement as presented be accepted and
Treasurer authorized to issue a cheque to Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture
to a total of $411.86 being the amount paid on the tax roll.
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ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
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Mr. P. Stepaniak was present at 11:25 a.m. in accordance with appointment
arranged with respect to Plan M-66, regarding services and letter of
credit. Mr. Stepaniak related that he had several matters to discuss with
Council:
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because of some lots are low on Phase I, building permits
be issued for some lots on Phase 2 (approximately 8 lots);
reduction of letter of credit according to Subdividers
Agreement for work completed.
After considerable discussion it was left that Mr. Stepaniak advise in
writing of his proposal with regard to number of lots he is requesting in
Phase II and amount of letter of credit reduction in relation to percentage of
work completed on Phase I.
Clerk reported that as instructed at a meeting of Oro Council held on March 5, 1980
an advertisement had been placed in the Daily Commercial News, calling for
tenders for dust control materials and surface treatment, materials and
application of same, and in response tenders were received as follows:
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1. To supply, haul and apply approximately 54,200 gallons (246,500 litres)
of RC-30 or SP-6 (MTC prime) and approximately 1700 tons (1550 tonnes)
sand on various Township Roads, for dust control and included in the same
tender 80-02 to supply, haul and apply approximately 17,000 gallons
(77,500 litres) of RS-IK and HL4 stone - 460 ton (420 tonne) and sand
cover of 220 ton (200 tonnes) - Tender 80-02.
2. Supply, haul and apply approximately 100 F.E. tonnes of liquid calcium
on Township Roads as per tender form, priced per F.E. Tonnes (Tender 80-03).
3. To supply, haul and apply up to 30,000 gallons (136,000 litres) of
non-asphaltic dust layer (used oil) on Township Roads as per Tender
Forms, to be priced at per gallon (litre) applied (Tender 80-04).
The following tenders were received for MTC Prime and Sand (RC-30 or SP-6 and
Sand) for dust control and Surface Treatment (RS-1K and HL4 stone and sand)
under Tender 80-02:
Miller Paving Ltd.
Box 250
Unionville, Ont
L3R 2V3
Approx. 54,200 gals. (246,500 litres)
RC - 30 @ .898 per gallon) $
RC - 30 @ .1975 per litre) 48,683.75
(Tender Cheque in
the amount of
$3,950.00 enclosed)
Approx. 1700 tons (1550 tonne) sand
Sand - @ 5.46 per ton ) 9.284.50
Sand - @ 5.99 per tonne)
Total $57,968.25
RS-IK 17,000 gal. @ .859 ) 14,601.00
77 ,500 1 it. @ .1884 )
HL4 Stone 460 ton @ 9.40 ) 4 ,321. 80
420 tonne @ 10.29 )
Sand 220 ton @ 9.39 ) 2,066.00
200 tonne @ 10.33 )
Total $20,988.80
Total of Tender 80-02 $78,957.05
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McKean Quarries Ltd.
23 Lockhart Road
COLLINGWOOD, Ont
L9Y 2L4
Approx. 54,200 gals. (246,500 1 it res)
SP-6 @ .86 per gallon
Approx. 1700 tons (1550 tonne) Sand
Sand @ 7.50 per ton
Total
(Tender cheque in the
amount of $4,100.00)
RS-IK 17,000 gals. @ .86
HL-4 Stone 460 tons @ 9.50
Sand 220 tons @ 7.50
Total
Total of Tender 80-02
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$46~612.00
12,750.00
$59~362.00
14,620.00
4,370.00
1,650.00
$20,640.00
$80~002.00
On motion of Sanderson and McLean~ that the tender of Miller Paving Limited,
Unionville, Ontario to supply, haul and apply on Township Roads under the
supervision of the Township Road Supt., approximately 54,200 gallons
(246,500 litres) of RC-30 (MTC prime) as per tender specification on
Township Tender Form at .898 per gallon (.1975 per litre) to an amount of
$48,683.75 and approximately 1700 tons of sand at $5.46 per ton (1550 tonne
@ 5.99 per tonne) to an amount of $9~284.50 for a total of $57,968.25.
And 17~000 gallons of RS-IK at .859 per gallon (77,500 litre @ .1884 per litre)
to an amount of $14,601.00 and 460 ton HL4 Stone at $9.40 per ton (420 tonne
@ 10.29 per tonne) to an amount of $4,321.80 plus 220 tons sand at $9.39
per ton (200 tonne @ $10.33) to an amount of $2,066.00 for total of $20,988.00,
making a grand total for Tender 80-02 of $78,957.05 be accepted, subject
to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
The following tenders were received for Liquid Calcium (Tender 80-03):
Pollard Bros. Ltd.
Harrow, Onto
NOR IGO
Approx. 100 F.E. Tonne of
Liquid Calcium @ 129.58 per F.E. Tonne
Total Tender cheque in the amount of $1,295.80 attached.
Miller Paving Ltd.
P.O. Box 250
Unionville, Onto
L3R 2V3
Approx. 100 F.E. Tonne of
Liquid Calcium @ 129.50 per F.E. Tonne
$12,958.00
$12,950.00
Tender cheque in the amount of $1,300.00 attached.
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson that the tender of Miller Paving Ltd.,
Unionville, Ontario to haul and apply approximately 100 F.E. Tonne of
Liquid Calcium on Township Roads under the supervision of the Township Road
Supt., at $129.50 per F.E. Tonne, to a total of $12,950.00 be accepted subject
to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
The following two tenders were received for Non-Asphaltic Dust
- Township Tender 80-04 from:
Canam Oil Services Ltd. Supply, haul & apply up to
Box 40 30,000 gals. (136,000 litres) of
Breslaw, Ontario non-asphaltic dust layer
@ .0908497 per litre )
@ 41.3 per gallon )
Tender cheque in the amount of $1,239.00 enclosed.
Layer (Used Oil)
$12,390.00
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Supply, haul & apply up to
30,000 gallons (136,000 litres)
of non-asphaltic dust layer
@ per gallon
@ 0.42 per litre
Tender cheque in the amount of $1,260.00 enclosed.
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Woodington Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 100
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 3Y8
$12,600.00
On motion of McLean and Sanderson tender of Canam Oil Services, Breslaw, Ontario,
to supply, haul and apply up to 30,000 gallons (136,379 litres) of non-asphaltic
ASTM D-95 dust layer, in accordance with the Township Tender Form, on Township
Roads at 41.3~ per gallon to a total of $12,390.00 under the supervision
of the Township Road Supt. be accepted, subject to the approval of the Ministry
of Transportation and Communications.
Clerk reported that as instructed at a meeting of Oro Council held on March 5, 1980
a notice had been placed in the Daily Commercial News, calling for tenders
to crush, load, haul and apply approximately 39,000 tons - 26,000 cubic yards crush
and stockpile approximately 3900 ton - 2600 cubic yards and crush off belt
to Township Trucks 1200 ton - 800 cubic yards of 5/8 on 3 miles or 5 km.
The tenders to close on April 18, 1980 at 12:00 noon. In response to the tender call
three (3) tenders had been received by closing time as follows:
Firm Item Quantity Un it Pri ce Total
Robert E Young Canst. 5/8 (3mi - 5km) 39,000 tons @ 1.10 $42,900.00
. R. R. #1 crush and load, 26,000 cu.yds. @ 1.25 32,500.00
Enn i smore, Ont. haul and apply
crush & stockpile 3,900 tons @ .82 3,198.00
2,600 cu.yds. @ .95 2,470.00
crush & load 1,200 tons @ .70 840.00
Twp. Truck 800 cu.yds~ @ .80 640.00
mi 1 eage overhaul tons @ .075 2,925.00
cu.yds. .@ .11 2,860.00
Quotation by Ton $49,863.00
Quotation by Cu.Yds. $38,470.00
Tender cheque enclosed for $4,986.30.
Collingwood Sand &
Gravel Const. Ltd.
345 - 6th Street
Collingwood, Onto
Mileage overhaul
quoted as .12~
5/8 (3m - 5km) 39,000 tons @
crush, load, haul 26,000 cu.yds @ 1. 38
& apply
crush & stockpile 3,900 tons @
2,600 cu.yds. @ 1.00
crush and load 1,200 tons @
on Twp. Trucks 800 cu.yds. @ .90
$35,880.00
26,000.00
720.00
$39,200.00
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Tender cheque attached in amount of $4,200.00.
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Firm Item Quantity Un it Pri ce
. Floyd Preston 5/8 - 3m - 5km 39,000 tons @
R. R. #1 crush, load, 26,000 cu.yds. @ 2.14
Gormley, Onto haul & apply
Crush and 3,900 tons @
stockpile 2,600 cu.yds. @ 1. 24
Crush & Load 1,200 tons @
on Twp. Trucks 800 cu.yds. @ 1.04
Overhaul @ .13
Tender cheque attached in the amount of $6,307.00.
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Total
$55,640.00
3,224.00
832.00
3,380.00
$63,076.00
On motion of McLean and Swainson that the tender of Robert E. Young Construction
Limited, Ennismore, Ontario to crush, load, haul and apply approximately 26,000
cubic yards of 5/8 crushed gravel on Township Roads at a flat rate of $1.25
per cu. yd. and to crush and stockpile approximately 2,600 cubic yards at a
flat rate of .95i per cu. yd. and crush and load off belt approximately 800 cu. yds.
at flat rate of .80i per cu. yd. plus cost per mile overhaul over 3.0 miles
(5 km) based on 26,000 cu. yds. at .11i for an amount of $2,860.00, to a total
contract price of $38,470.00, with work to be completed by October 15, 1980,
according to tender specification on Township Tender Form, be accepted subject
to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
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Chief Building Official Jim Shellswell was present at 2:30 p.m. to present his
report for permits issued during the month of March as follows:
There were eight building permits issued with a breakdown as follows:
1 commercial renovation at a value of
2 accessory at a value of
1 commercial addition at a value of
1 residential demolition
2 renewals
1 residential renovation of a value of
$2,900.00
13,500.00
4,500.00
4,500.00
$25,400.00
Money received for permits $133.00.
Value of permits for March 1979 $118,880.00
On motion of McLean and Swainson report of Chief Building Official as presented
be accepted as satisfactory.
The Planning Administrator was present at 2:50 p.m. to review planning and
development matters. The following correspondence was presented.
a.M.B. notices of hearing re: appeals from the decisions of the Committee of
Adjustment. Alberto Fuda et al, to be heard Thursday, April 24, 1980 and
T. Holmberg to be heard Wednesday, April 30, 1980 both at 10:30 a.m. in the
Council Chambers.
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ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
Ministry of Housing memorandum regarding certificates to be forwarded on
passage of zoning by-laws under Section 35(24) of the Planning Act;
Oro Township Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Hearing Bll/80 - Drennan,
A3/80 Cunningham, and A4/80 Lambacher;
Ministry of Housing inter-staff memo re: referrals to Amendment No. 12 to the
Official Plan, and recommendation that the O.M.B. hear all matters at the same time;
Copies of application for approval to the O.M.B. of City of Barrie By-law
No. 80-33 re: elimination of "no-frill housing" provisions and 80-34A re:
establishment of "group home" provisions;
Copy of application for approval to the O.M.B. of Township of Flos By-law No.
80-7 re: zoning amendments to correct mapping in the Craighurst Area,
and to introduce Residential and Commercial "Holding Zone" requirements
in conformity with the Craighurst Secondary Plan.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, that correspondence as presented be placed
on fi 1 e .
The Planning Administrator advised that a By-law to implement Official Plan
Amendment No. 12, the Waterfront Study, has now been prepared and is ready for
consideration by Council.
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, that the draft By-law to implement Official
Plan Amendment No. 12 be brought in at the next regular meeting of Council,
and that the Township's Planning Consultants, Ainley & Associates be present
at the time of consideration.
Mr. Douglas Skelton, Mr. A. Ucci and Peter Ucci were present at 3:05 p.m. with
respect to the Developers Agreement and further to resolution of Oro Council
at a meeting held on April 16, 1980. A letter of undertaking as requested
by the Township in the said resolution was presented for Council's consideration.
The letter being subject to certain conditions. The matter of undertaking was
considered in detail by Council with Mr. A. Ucci.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, Council would have no objection to the owner
of the undeveloped lands lying to the north of the Plan, having the right
of access across the reserves (Blocks 47 &48) for recreational, woodland management
and drainage maintenance purposes and would be prepared to accept items
1, 2, 3 and 4 in the letter of undertaking dated April 21, 1980 as presented
on behalf of 55-65 Broadway Avenue Limited.
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, Oro Council are prepared to execute the
Subdividers Agreement in form of the third draft and would be prepared to recommend
the draft approval plan for registration upon receipt of all documents and
necessary financial requirements according to the Subdividers Agreement. Also
upon receipt of the three revisions to the Engineering Drawings as follows:
1. Asphalt to be increased to total depth of 9 cm.
2. Schedule of Driveway Culverts to be provided.
3. Detailed Drawings of retention pond to be provided.
And further, that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign the Subdividers
Agreement when all the aforementioned have been complied with.
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Mr. T. J. Leigh and Michael Drury, Solicitor of Clegg & Gordon, were present
before Council with respect to issuance of Building Permits on Plan 217,
namely Lots 18 and 19.
The matter of road allowance and eventual road for M-20 was discussed and what effect
this unfinished road has with regard to issuance of building permits in
accordance with the Zoning By-law and TO\^Jnship By-laws.
On motion of McLean and Swainson, that Oro Council would have no objection to
the issuance of a Building Permit for one residence on Lots 18 and 19, Plan 217, subjec
to Mr. T. J. Leigh incorporating in the sale of the lot, and same be registered
on title, that the property fronts onto an unassumed road, which is not subject
to maintenance by the Municipality except by an Agreement entered into by the
Developer of Plan M-20; and that any future owner should enter into an undertaking
with the Municipality to hold harmless the Municipality for any liability on
entering the unassumed road.
Mr. Charlie Grant was present at 4:45 p.m. to file with the Township the revised
Engineer's Report for the Highway Municipal Drain and referred to the changes
the Report filed on February 18, 1980 and considered at a meeting held on
March 24, 1980.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson that the revised Engineer's Report for the
Highway Municipal Drain as petitoned for by the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications, be received and Council are prepared to proceed with the drain
and set Wednesday, May 21st, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for a meeting
to consider the Revised Engineer's Report and Clerk to send necessary notices
of same as required under the Drainage Act.
Mrs. Mary Hay was present at 5:00 p.m. regarding Barrie Speedway and inconveniences
created by the operation. Mrs. Hay related that in 1979 the operation was of great
concern because of parking on the road and overnight camping which took place.
After consideration Council passed the following resolution.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson that due to problems at the Barrie Speedway
in 1979, a letter be forwarded to Mr. Allan Blight, since it is Council's
understanding that Mr. Blight is proposing to lease the Barrie Speedway in
1980, requesting that he attend a meeting of Council to discuss the proposals
for the use of the property in 1980.
The Budget of Municipal Expenditures for 1980 as approved for a total expenditure
of $1,073,923 with estimated Revenue of $611,404 leaving an amount to be
levied of $462,519 including the 3 Mill reduction of the General Mill Rate
for Hawkestone Pol ice Vi 11 age as agreed to by Counci 1 in accordance with
Section 478(1) of the Municipal Act, in the amount of $1,380.00, plus the
Requisition of the Trustees for added services to the Ratepayers of Hawkestone
Police Village to an amount of $4,080.00. The estimated Road Expenditures
for H.P.V. being included in Township Road Expenditures. The estimated
revenue including all grants and apportionment of Bell Telephone Gross Receipts
(Section 304(a) and hospital per bed rating (Section 304) will require an
amount of $462,519 to be levied, necessitating a Residential Mill Rate of
42.483 mills on Residential and Farm Assessment and a Commercial of 49.980
Mills on the Commercial Assessment. The added Trustee Requisition of $4,080.00
after 3 mill reduction on Commercial Mill Rate. The mill reduction applied
to Commercial 10.561 - 3.00 = 7.561 and Residential Mill Rate 85% of Commercial
(7.561 x 85%) = 6.427 on basis of 8.977 - 2.550 = 6.427.
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This will necessitate a mill rate of 8.977 - 2.550 = 6.427 on the Residential
and 10.561 - 3.00 = 7.561 mills on the Commercial rateable property of Hawkestone
Police Village, so that the total Hawkestone Police Village Mill Rate will
be 48.910 mills Residential and 57.541 mills for Commercial. The general
township levy being calculated on 85% of the Residential Assessment of
$7,926,752 thereby making a differential of 15% between Residential and Commercial
Mill Rate in accordance with Provincial Requirements.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, that the total expenditure of $1,073,923 with
an estimated revenue of $611,404 for the Township of Oro General Levy, including
a 3 mill reduction of the General Levy for Hawkestone Police Village Ratepayers to an
amount of $1,380.00 and an added requisition by the Trustees of Hawkestone
Police Village be added to all rateable property of the Hawkestone Police Village
in the amount of $4,080.00 be accepted as the 1980 budget.
On motion of McLean and Swainson the 1980 expenditure and revenue as adopted
requiring an amount of 462,519 to be levied by general municipal rates and
necessitating a mill rate of 42.483 for Residential and Farm Assessment and
a Mill Rate of 49.980 mills on Commercial Assessment for the Township, with
General Mill Rate for Hawkestone Police Village Ratepayers, plus the additional
expenditure requisitioned by the Trustees of $4,080.00 necessitating a
Residential Mill Rate of 6.427 mills and Commercial Mill Rate of 7.561 mills
to a total of 48.910 mills Residential and 57.541 mills for Commercial for
Hawkestone Police Village (the 3 mill reduction as agreed to by Council having
been applied to reduce the General Mill Rate) and, that these mill rates
be applied for 1980 to raise the necessary money and the levies and mills rates
be incorporated in the Township By-law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes in 1980.
The Requisition from the County of Simcoe and copy of By-law No. 3469, 3470 and
3471 passed in accordance with Section 507(5) to determine percentage and
setting out amounts apportioned to the Township in Schedule "A", which had been
presented to a meeting of Oro Council held on March 31, 1980 showing apportionment
for the Township of Oro as:
General Expenditure
Road Expenditure
as $116,730.00
as 88,264.00
$204,994.00
(being 4.545% of total levy)
The 1980 County Requisition of $204,994.00 less the allocation of apportionment
for Section 304(1) (Bell Telephone Gross Receipts) of $4,975.77 and apportionment
of Section 304 (Public Hospital per bed rating) of $4,014.48, for a total
reduction of $8,990.25, plus 1979 underley of $2.00, will require an amount
of $196,005.75 to be raised, which will be levied on a Residential Assessment
of 9,325,591 and a Commercial Assessment of 1,327,253, requiring a Residential
Mill Rate of 18,004 mills and 21.181 mills for Commercial. This amount being
a decrease of 1.138 mills for Commercial and .967 for Residential. Decrease
in mill rate of 5.10%. The Residential Mill Rate being 85% of the Commercial
Mi 11 Rate.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson the Simcoe County Levy of $204,994.00 less
portion of Bell Canada Gross Receipts (Section 304(a) of $4,975.77 and Public
Hospital per Bed Rating (Section 304) of $4,014.08, plus 1979 underlevy of
$2.00 leaving an amount to be levied of $196,005.75 which shall be raised
by applying a Residential Mill Rate of 18.004 mills and a Commercial Mill Rate
of 21.181 mills and that these mill rates be applied in 1980 and be included in
the Township By-law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes for the year 1980.
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ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
Pg. 106
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The 1980 Simcoe County Board of Education Operating Budget as approved
by the Simcoe County Board of Education at a meeting held on March 27, 1980
for a total Budget of $88,755,120 of which 39,744,893 is to be raised by
Municipal Taxes within the County of Simcoe, as presented to a meeting
of Council held on March 31, 1980 was again presented along with Mill Rates
required to raise the total requisition as instructed by Council for approval,
after having met with representatives of Simcoe County Board of Education
for a further explanation of calculations and extensive increase over 1979.
The total net requirements for the Township of Oro being in the amount of
$1,458,347.00 being a sharing ratio of the total budget of .03786 and .03589
for Secondary. The total increase bei ng 11. 42% as fo 11 ows:
1980 Net Requisition
Elementary
Secondary
759,803
698,544
1,458,347
Bell Telephone
16,304.57
14,074.05
30,378.62
1980 Total Requisition
776,107.57
712,618.05
1,488,725.62
The increase in net requisition over 1979 being 195,051 and increase of total
requisition being 198,893.18.
The Mill Rate required to raise the 1980 requisition of $1,488,725.62 plus
1979 underlevy are as follows by applying the Provincial differential of 15%
between Residential and Commercial (Residential 85% of Commercial).
Total Less Plus 1979 Amount to 1980
Requisition Section 304(a) Underlevy Be Levied Mill Rate
. Elementary 776,107.57 16,304.57 64.00 759,867 Com. 85.290
Res. 72.497
Secondary 712,618.05 14,074.05 2.00 698,546 Com. 75.486
Res. 64.163
On motion of McLean and Sanderson th~e Mi 11 Rates requi red to raise the neces.sary
levy for Elementary Public and Secondary School as requisitioned be approved
by applying Bell Telephone Gross Receipts and 1979 underlevies, be included
in the 1980 Township By-law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes, showing a
Residential Mill Rate of 72.497 and Commercial Mill Rate of 85.290 for Elementary
and for Secondary School a Residential Mill Rate of 64.163 and Commerci.al
Mill Rate of 75.486.
The Requisition from Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board for 1980
for an amount of $30,792.00 being an increase of $7,374.00 over 1979, was presented
to be levied on the Separate School Assessment of 401,360 Residential and 3,670
Commercial for a total Assessment of 405,030 which will necessitate a Res.idential
Mill Rate of 75,902 mills and a Commercial Mill Rate of 89.297 mills.
Net Requisition Net Requisition
1980 1979 Increase Mill Rate
30,792.00 23,418.00 7,374.00 1979 - Com. 73.947
1979 - Res. 66.552
. Increase
1980 Com - 89.297 15.35 20.76%
Res. 75.902 9.35 14.04%
ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
Pg. 107
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On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, the 1980 requisition for Elementary
Separate School purposes to a total of $30,792.00 be accepted and Mill Rate
of 75.902 mills on Residential Assessment and 89.297 mills on Commerci.al
Assessment as necessitated to raise the necessary requisition, be applied
to all the Separate School Assessments for 1980 and same be included in the
Township By-law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes for 1980.
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On motion of Sanderson and Swainson that the necessary mill rate to raise
the amount of $1,250.00 for Shanty Bay Street Lights in 1980 be applied and
incorporated in the By-law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes for 1980. The
amount of $1155.00 less overlevy of $133.00 plus additional for hydro increase
and services of $218.00 to a total of $1,250.00 be raised requiring a mill
rate of 4.034 mills on Residential Assessment of 303,740 and a Commercial
Mill Rate of 4.746 mills on a Commercial Assessment of 5175 to a total
assessment of 308,915 for Shanty Bay Street Light area.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson that the flat rate charges for garbage
collection services on properties defined under the provisions of By-law
No. 976, as amended, be collected by applying a flat rate of $18.00 per year
for Residential and Farm, once per week collection, and a flat rate of
$32.00 per year for once per week Commercial and flat rate of $55.00 per year for
twice pwer week Commercial collection. And further, that the resolution passed
at a meeting of Council held on December 7, 1979 increasing the flat rate
by $2.00 per pick up be rescinded due to increase in new garbage collection
contract and the aforementioned rates be applied.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, a By-law to Raise, Levy and Collect Taxes
for 1980 in accordance with the Township of Oro Budget, as approved, and to
levy County and School Requisition as well as special area levies and
garbage collection, be introduced and numbered as By-law No. 1211/80 and read
a first time.
On moti.on of McLean and Swainson, By-l aw No. 1211/80 read a first time be
read a second time.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, By-law Na. 1211/80 read a second time,
be read a third time.
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On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, By-law No. 1211/80 now read a third time,
do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve, and
Treasurer to apply the necessary mill rates as set out in the By-l aw, whi.ch
are to be forwarded to IBM for processing of 1980 final tax billing along
with other necessary documentation required.
Presented a letter from the Ministry of Transportation & Communications advising
of acquiring 0.245 acres from Audus and Shirley A. Wright under Agreement
No. L-16507 title to the property was obtained by registration of a deed
as Instrument No. 701320 on March 21, 1980, in the Registry Office for the
County of Simcoe, at Barrie. The 0.245 part of an acre is surplus to requirements
and will be subject to a grant-in-lieu of taxes, under the Municipal Tax
Assistance Act. The property shown as Part 6 of the attached print of Plan
P-1726-62. For payment of the 1980 taxes, three copies of the tax bill are
to be forwarded to Head, Property Section, M.T.C., London, Ontario. The
Assessment Rolls are to be amended accordingly.
ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
Pg. 108
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On motion of McLean and Sanderson letter as presented be received and
Clerk-Treasurer to make necessary amendments to the Assessment Roll and
forward tax notices once an apportionment has been received from the
Assessment Office.
Presented bulletin from the Hon. Lorne Maeck, Minister of Revenue, with
respect to New Advisory Committee on Data Services and list of members of the
Committee and further bulletin advising of appointment of Assistant Deputy
Minister Property Assessment, namely W.J. Lettner and the re-organization of
Assessment Division.
On motion of McLean and Swainson, bulletins as presented be received and
placed on file for reference.
Presented letter from Ministry of Culture and Recreation and announcement
of the 1980-81 Wintario Community Grant Program. The program being for
non-capital grants. An announcement for Capital Construction Grants may
be announced later this year. News release of the MinisterLs announcement
also contains general guidelines that apply to all applications. The program will
fund up to 50% of the cost approved projects. .
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, letter and announcement by the Minister
be received and placed on file for necessary reference.
Presented letter from Estelle Cowie, owner of Lot 32, Plan 875, with
reference to poison ivy and requesting the Township to spray the lot and
would like to advise of charge for the spraying.
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On motion of McLean and Sanderson letter be received and referred to the Townhip
Road Supt. for his attention.
Presented letter from Ministry of the Environment, forwarding copy of Certificate
of Compliance for a new barn issued to Bernie Blum, on W.-z Lot 12, Concession 9,
for 25 dairy cows and 80 veal calves.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, Certificate of Compliance be placed on file
with a copy for the Chief Building Official.
Presented letter from Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario advising of Seminar
to be held at the Harbour Castle Hilton Hotel on May 8th and 9th, 1980.
On motion of McLean and Swainson, that the Clerk to attend the Seminar if at all
possible.
Presented letter from Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising of Special
Seminar and Subject - the Provincial Offences Act, 1979 and whDt should be done.
Seminar to be held at the Holiday Inn in Barrie on May 6, 1980. Registration
to be completed and received by April 30, 1980.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, in view of the informative program schedule,
Clerk-Treasurer to attend the Seminar.
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Presented letter from Township of Mara forwarding a resolution with respect to
petitioning the Ministry of Natural Resources to immediately eli.minate the provisions
of free use of Provincial Park by Senior Citizens, to assist in operating these
parks at a reduced deficit and thereby not shortening the season. Resolution
and letter requests endorsement of same.
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ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
Pg. 109
On moti on of Swainson and McLean, that the Council of the Township of Oro
endorse the resolution passed by the Council of the Township of Mara with
respect to free admission to the Provincial Park to occupy serviced lots.
Presented letter from Chairman of Fund Raising Committee for the Port Hope
Disaster Relief Fund requesting a generous donation to the Fund. The
Province has declared the Town of Port Hope a disaster area and has agreed
to match every dollar raised by a Fund up to a maximum of three dollars
from its own Treasury. Therefore the fund needs to raise of minimum of
$1,250.000.00.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson that the Township of Oro authorize
an amount of $50.00 towards the Port Hope Disaster Relief Fund.
Presented a letter from Karen Raven forwarding an account from Hawkins Garage
for towing service in the amount of $7.00 for pulling her car from mud in
centre of Queen Street, Plan 1212 at Guthrie.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, letter be received and Clerk to advise
that the Township have no policy to pay towing charges and that account
be returned to Mrs. Karen Raven.
Presented six copies of MOE applications of final approval for water works as
prepared by Consulting Engineers, Planmac Consultants for Quadrant Developments
on part of Lot 22, Concession 11, Pl an M-157 for signature by the signing Officers
for the Township of Oro. Four signed copies to be returned with two copies
kept for Township files.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to
sign the application for the approval of water works as applied for by Quadrant
Developments. The Township Engineer having reviewed the application and recommends
the Township's signature be appended to same.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, that the Township purchase a shop vacuum
and necessary attachments.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, that Sherry Shellswell be retained on a
trial basis, to clean the Township Office once per week.
Presented correspondence, communications, etc. as foll ows:
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board (OMERS) - forwarding OMERS update;
Ministry of Community & Social Services report on funding of Children's Services;
D.J. Milligan, solicitor for Mrs. Mary Vien, re: sale of mobile home at Big
Cedar Estates and inquiries in respect to tax arrears and response;
MIGA bulletin re: re-organiation of local government division;
MOH re: establishment of Regional Information System;
Ministry of Community & Social Services re: reduction of dependence of social
assistance programs;
MTC re: revised highway classification system mapping;
SCDHU re: inspection days for Oro being Mondays and Wednesdays;
MOH re: certificate requirements for zoning by-laws passed under Section 35(24)
of The Planning Act;
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Division Registrars monthly statement
ending month of March 1980 showing nil registrations;
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ELEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 21, 1980
MTC advising that no audit would be made of Township road books during 1980;
Council for Canadian Unity re: Canada Week - June 25 - July 1, 1980;
St. John Ambulance letter of thanks for grant in the amount of $50.00;
Ontario Red Cross newsletter;
Ontario Humane Society, forwarding letter from Solicitor General designating
all employees of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals as "Provincial Offences Officers for all offences under municipal animal
control by-laws and under the Dog Licensing and Livestock and Poultry Protection
Act";
Ministry of Housing news release regarding Provincial programme effective April
1, 1980 whereby municipalities will no longer have to pay 7~% on the operating
losses of OHC subsidized rental units;
Foundation for Aggregate Studies spring newsletter;
Letter to Lloyd George from Road Supt. regarding the cutting and planting
of trees along 15/16 sideroad;
Liquor Licence Board re: granting of approval from 24 to 50 persons capacity
for Margueritta's Pizza, Plan 1441, Lot 3;
Lottery Licencing Officer re: granting of raffle licenses to the Oro Station
Community Hall - No. 292056, Shanty Bay Nursery School - No. 292055, and
East Oro Public School - No. 292057 to conduct raffle lotteries;
MIGA "Background" newsletter;
Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers re: conference to be held
in Orillia on April 23, 1980;
Ontario Municipal Recreation Associationre: conference to be held in North
Bay on May 22 - 24, 1980;
AMO Report No.6 re: response to Bill 127 - an Act to Revise the Pits and
Quarries Control Act;
AMO Bulletins re: labour relations and mid year report;
MLC 1979 annual review;
ROMA revised consititution and by-laws, and resolutions adopted at the 48th
annual conference;
April 8, 1980 minutes of the Oro Township Community Arena Board;
NVCA minutes, meetings March 12 - April 2, 1980;
Texaco Canada re: Credit Card protection program;
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations "Rulings" and newsletter b.ulletins;
Ontario Forest Services newsletter - "The Forest Scene";
Ministry of Culture and Recreation report on Ministry Funding Programs;
Aggregate Producers Association "Interface" newsletter;
Registry Office, copy of Plan 51R-9384 (T. Langman severance).
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, correspondence, communications, etc. as
presented be placed on file for reference.
On motion of Swainson and McLean, adjourn to meet again on Monday, May 5th, 1980
at 9:30 a.m.
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