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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MAY 5, 1980
TWELFTH MEETING
Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present, except
Deputy Reeve Allan McLean.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of April 21, 1980 and Special Meeting
of April 19th, were on motion of Sanderson and Smith, confirmed as
printed and received.
Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular
meeting to:
Ministry of Transportation and Communications advising of tenders accepted
for Contract 80-01 - to crush, haul, ldad and apply 5/8 gravel also to
crush and stockpile and crush and load; Contract 80-02 - supply, haul
and apply RC-30 (prime) and sand for dust control and surface treatment
RS-IK, H14 stone and sand; Contract 80-03 - to supply, haul and apply
liquid calcium; Contract 80-04 to supply, haul and apply non-asphaltic
oil. Also letter to successful bidders and unsuccessful bidders;
Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Ltd. re: WindfieldEstates Subdivision proposal
for part Lots 27 and 28, Conc. 5 (M.O.E. File No. 43T-78030) confirming
Council's resolutions for Subdividers Agreement requirements and acceptance
of letter of undertaking for work towards improvement of Line 4 from Windfields
Drive to County Road No. 20;
Copy of letter to the Hon. James Auld advising that the Township of Oro endorse
the resolution of the Township of Mara with respect to the Senior Citizens
free admission to Provincial Parks to occupy serviced lots, copy of which
had been forwarded to Gordon E. Smith, M.P.P. and Township of Mara;
Port Hope Disaster Relief Fund - forwarding donation of $50.00;
Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: 1979 Allis Chalmer
Articulated Loader and appraisal of same;
Katherine Richardson advising that her application as Office Assistant with
major responsibilities as Assistant to the Treasurer had been accepted as per
resolution of Council;
Also letters to all applicants advising that the application of Katherine
Richardson had been accepted;
Allan Blight - requesting he attend a meeting of Oro Council to clarify
proposed operation of Barrie Speedway for 1980;
Mrs. Karen Raven re: towing account for service call to Queen Street - Plan 1212
and returning account for the service;
Miss Sherry Shellswell re: caretaking of Oro Township Offices;
Messrs. Clegg & Gordon, Solicitors with attention to Michael Drury re:
building permits for Lots 18 and 19, Plan 217, owned by T. J. Leigh;
Lloyd George, President CORA re: Council minutes and copy of deed to Oro
Memorial Park;
F.G. VanDusen, P.Eng., Maksymec & Associates Ltd., Consulting Engineers and
Planners, retained by Quadrant Developments forwarding 4 copies of application
for final approval for water works, as executed by Council on April 21, 1980
following Council's resolution authorizing same;
James Dixon - requesting he vacate living accommodations on Oro Memorial
Park on April 29, 1980;
Bell Saunders Limited - forwarding Writ of Summons #6147 issued on April 23, 1980
following conversation with Mr. Ernest Bellon same date - summons forwarded for
their attention and necessary action on behalf of Township Insurer (Champlain
Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd.), William Holdworth and Paul Kitchen - re: accident
Line 9 and Sideroad 15/16;
Ministry of Natural Resources, Midhurst forwarding account for fire truck attending
County Reforestration fire - Lot 37, Conc. 2.
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TWELFTH MEETING (Cont'd) MAY 5, 1980
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On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, copies of letters as presented and
forwarded accepted as satisfactory and be placed on file for reference.
. Presented letter from the Hon. Lorne Maeck, Minister of Revenue, with respect
to Township letter of April 2, 1980 requesting the adjustment of Assessments
in the Township under Section 86 Program. Letter advised that he has
requested the Deputy Minister, Property Assessment, to prepare a revised
Assessment Roll for taxation in 1981, together with tax impact study.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, letter be received for reference when
Revised Assessment for 1981, together with tax impact study, as received.
Presented letter from R. Fallon, Secretary-Treasurer, Hawkestone Police Village
Trustees with regard to Township letter forwarding 9 year comparison
summary of revenue and expenditures for Hawkestone Pol ice Vi" age as prepared
by the Township Auditor. Letter further requests that the Township write-off
the deficit charged against the Police Village to an amount of $4,735.00.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson that Oro Council would be prepared to write-off
any amount up to $4,735.00 not used in the 1980 Roads Program, which was
submitted as $15,470.00 being a greater amount than the Police Village should
be allotted on 4 miles of Road.
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Presented letter from P. Stefaniak of Jo-Con Developments following his
attendance at a meeting of Council held on April 21, 1980 with respect to request
to obtaining building permits for lots in Phase II in place of some of the
remaining lots in Phase I. Also regarding reduction of letter of credit.
Letter requests building permits for lots 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and
lot 41 on Phase II. Also advised proposal for completion of roads.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, Ora Council are prepared to issue building
permits for lots on Phase 2 as requested, namely Lots 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29 and 41 on the basis that the fill taken from these lots is placed on
lots not building on in Phase I, being lots 47 to 51 and 54 to 56 as well as lots
3, 4, and 35. And further that the Oro Township Council are prepared to
reduce the letter of credit by $18,500.00 and will advise the Bank holding
the letter of credit accordingly once the Township is advised that the balance owed
to Cook Construction for the Road Paving in 1979 has been arranged for or
payment has been made. Also that the Roads on the balance of Phase I are
to be completed prior to the Roads on Phase 2 or in conjunction with should
the construction of the homes be completed in time for the road work to be
done in 1980.
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Presented letter from Senior Resources Technician, N.V.C.A. with respect to
Flood Contingency Planning Emergency Response, advising that the recent
muni ci pal inventory questionnai re regarding the flood contingency planning
by the Authority had been received. Also enclosing copy of list of Authority
personnel to contact in case of a flood emergency within the watershed. Letter
al so refers to misunderstandings created during spring run-off, with regard
to role of Municipality in responding to emergency situations.
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, letter as presented be received and placed
on file for reference as need arises.
Presented copy of notices as forwarded to all parties involved in the Highway
Municipal Drain as instructed advising that the Revised Engineer's Report will be
considered at a meeting of Oro Council held on May 21, 1980. The amount of the
cost to the Township under the Assessment of the Report being a total of $860.98.
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TWELFTH MEETING (Cont'd) MAY 5, 1980
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On motion of Smith and Sanderson, copies of notices as presented and forwarded
accepted as satisfactory.
Presented Garbage Collection Agreement in duplicate as completed and signed
by the signing officers of Browning-Sanders Sanitation Service Limited as the
Contractor for the Garbage Collection in the designated areas of the Township
of Oro.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, Garbage Collection Agreement as presented
with signature of contractor accepted and Reeve and Clerk authorized to sign
the said Agreement and copy of same be forwarded to the Contractor.
Presented letter from Paul G.M. Hermiston, Q.C., Stewart, Esten, advising that
an Examination for Discovery, for action against L.J. Torpey, has been arranged
for Monday, May 12, 1980 at 10:00 a.m.
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On motion of Smith and Sanderson letter be received and Clerk to attend the
Examination for Discovery as requested as well as attending with the Solicitor
on May 7, 1980 to review the matter.
Clerk presented draft copy of information sheet to be enclosed with final
Tax Notices, which includes due date, penalty, interest, method of payment
of taxes, details of 1980 tax levy, diagram of how tax dollar is apportioned
including 1979 comparison and general information.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, draft information sheet to be included
with the final tax notices, showing details of tax levy, etc. as presented,
be accepted and Clerk to have sufficient copies prepared.
Presented from Ministry of Transportation and Communications letter approving
all tenders for roads as accepted by Council. Approval is given provided
that the Ministry's Share of expenditure involved is to be included in the
approved Township Allocations for 1980.
On motion of Smith and Swainson, letter of approval accepted and be placed
on file for reference.
Presented letter from William J. Leslie, Solicitor, confirming attendance before
the Ontario Municipal Board on behalf of the Township for the Fuda application
which was dismissed. Letter advises that as a result of the position taken
by the Chairman at the beginning of the Hearing an adjustment has been made
to the account rendered, which is in the amount of $150.00.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, letter be received and Treasurer authorized
to issue payment of same to the amount of $150.00.
Chief Building Official Jim Shellswell was present at 11:30 a.m. to present his report
for the month of April, showing building permits issued as follows:
There were 21 building permits and 4 plumbing permits issued with a breakdown
as follows:
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3 residences at a value of
5 additions at a value of
4 accessory buil di ngs at a value of
4 renovations at a value of
$152,760.00
54,450.00
18,000.00
14,970.00
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2 agricultural at a value of
1 alteration at a value of
1 renewal
1 moving
$46,000.00
5,000.00
$291, 180.00
Money received for permits $1,233.00. Value of permits for
April 1979 $567,720.00
On motion of Swainson and Smith, report of Chief Building Official as presented
be accepted as satisfactory.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, that letters be forwarded to property owners
where an excessive number of old vehicles appear on the property.
Presented letter from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advising that
preparation of a formal submission, on behalf of the Township for "Fill
and Flood Line Mapping" will be made shortly to the Federal-Provincial
Steering Committee in order to obtain approval to undertake the study under the
new Federal-Provincial Flood Damage Reduction Program. A questionnaire required
to be included in the submission as an appendix, is enclosed with request
that same be completed.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, letter be received and Clerk to complete
the questionnaire and return same as requested to N.V.C.A.
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Presented copy of letter to IBM Datacentre forwarding 1980 mill rate and
local improvement flat rates as well as those applied by mill rate along
with local improvement listing and other necessary information required
to process the 1980 final tax notice.
On motio~ of Sanderson and Smith, copy of taxation data and information
as prepared and forwarded to process 1980 final tax notices accepted as
satisfactory.
Presented letter from Kenneth Hansler expressing his appreciation for the
removal of two dead elm trees by the Road Department in Lot 21, Concession 9
(portion of Old NO. 11 Highway).
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, letter be received and placed on file.
The Planning Administrator was present at 1:15 p.m. to review planning and
development matters. The following was presented:
Oro Township Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Hearing A5/80 Hetherington,
B12/80 Pinteric/Humar and 813/80 Peacock;
Minister of Housing forwarding copy of "A Guide to Residential Planning and
Design in Small Communities" publication;
AMO Report No. 20 "Response to the Draft Planning Act";
OMB Decision re: dismissal of an appeal after hearing. Appeal by MessTs.
Fuda et al, against a decision of the Oro Township Committee of Adjustment,
Submission 827/79, the O.M.B. upholding the decision of the Committee.
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On motion of Smith and Swainson, that correspondence as presented be
placed on file.
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TWELFTH MEETING (Cont'd) MAY 5, 1980
Presented AMO draft resolution for consideration for endorsement regarding
the detailed response (AMO Reports #20) to the Draft Planning Act.
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On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, that the matter be left for further
review before any action is taken.
Presented draft Metric Conversion By-law to convert By-law No. 1031 as
amended from Imperial Units of measurement to Metric Units of measurement,
as required by policy of the Minister of Housing set out in a letter dated
July 1979 addressed to all municipalities.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, the By-law as presented be referred for
action later today under By-laws in the Agenda.
Mr. Ron Watkin of Ainley & Associates Limited, the Township's Planning
Consultants, was present at 1:30 p.m. to review with Council the draft
by-law to amend Restricted Area (Comprehensive Zoning) By-law No. 1031
as amended, which implements Amendment No. 12 to the Official Plan. The
Planning Administrator advised that Oro Planning Board, by resolution dated
March 13, 1980 have recommended that Council consider for passage the draft
By-law as presented, and that subject to the terms of the Agreement with
respect to the preparation of the Waterfront Study that the costs for
printing and circulation of the By-law were to be borne by the Township, and
which have been provided for within the current Budget for Planning Board.
The following resolution resulted subsequent to Mr. Watkin's presentation
on the matter.
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On motion of Smith and Swainson, that this By-law be referred for action later
today under By-laws in the Agenda.
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Mr. Spencer Vernon was present before Council at his request, to seek approval
of Council to extend the proposed building on part E~ Lot 11, Conc 7, as ~own
on Schedule "A" of the appendix to Amendment No. 11, and also forms part of
the Agreement between the Township of Oro and York Sand and Gravel as required
by the Ontario Municipal Board approval of the Amendment 11 and Zoning
By-law No. 1181. The Building referred to is shown on the site plan as
160 feet and Mr. Vernon proposes to add an additional 80 feet to increase
the size to 240 feet in length in order to enable him to assemble the
conveyers to be used in the operation which are to be 170 feet in length. Clerk
advised that the Township Solicitor had been contacted and he had advised that
should Council look favourably upon the approval of the extension of the
building, it is suggested that York Sand and Gravel be requested to furnish
a new site plan showing the exact location of the building as proposed on the
revised site plan and that an additional agreement be prepared by the Township
Solicitor for York Sand and Gravel to incorporate the change in size of
the building according to the revised Site Plan.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, that Oro Council would have no objection
to the extension of the building as shown on the site plan as 160 feet in length
to 240 feet, being an extension of 80 feet, subject to a new site plan being
prepared by the Consultants, Skelton, Brumwell & Associates showing the
exact location of the building on the revised site plan. And further, that
upon presentation of the said revised site plan, the Township Solicitor and
Solicitors for York Sand and Gravel prepare an additional Agreement to
incorporate the change in size of the building in accordance with the revised
site plan along with such necessary conditions as required.
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TWELFTH MEETING (Cont'd) MAY 5, 1980
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Presented letter from D.S. White, Solicitor, forwarding copy of letter
from C. M. Loopstra, Solicitor for Big Cedar Parks with respect to
Zoning By-law to rezone the subject property in accordance with the
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and further advising that the site plan
development agreement for the purpose of implementing the site plan control
area by-law is being prepared. Also a copy of letter from C. M. Loopstra
to the Ontario Municipal Board in this regard.
On motion of Smith and Swainson letter from Township Solicitor and copies
of letters from C. M. Loopstra, Solicitor for Big Cedar Parks be received
and placed on file pending further information with respect to proposed
By-law and site development agreement.
Presented copy of letter from Bell-Saunders Ltd., Insurance Adjusters to Earl
Scott in response to his claim for damages, which has been investigated
and that under the circumstances no liability can be attached to the Municipality
for the damage to the vehicle.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, copy of letter be received and placed
on file.
Presented letter from D. S. White, Solicitor, forwarding account for professional
services with respect to York Sand and Gravel, Morton Dale and Percy Lock,
Quadrant Developments Limited, to a total of $287.55.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, letter be received and Treasurer authorized
to issue payment of same to Stewart, Esten to a total of $287.55.
Mr. Allan Blight was present at 3:50 p.m. as requested by Council with
respect to the operation of Sarrie Speedway which he has leased for 1980.
Mr. Blight advised that he proposed to hold practice meetings on Wednesday
night, which will end by 9:00 p.m.
The matter of over night parking was discussed with Mr. Blight, and Mr. Slight
advised that participants in the race, following the race, and being from a
considerable distance, usually remained overnight in their trailer.
He also advised that regular clean up maintenance would be carried out after
each race. Mr. Blight also advised that the noise factor should be greatly
improved in the next blO years, since special mufflers are being manufactured
and wi 11 be introduced and eventually enforced at the Barrie Speedway.
Reeve Campbell thanked Mr. Slight for coming to Council to discuss the matter.
Presented the 1980 insurance premiums and renewal policies apportioned as follows:
Township General
- Councillor's Accident
Bond and Burglary
Municipal Liability
Errors & Omissions
Contents Floater
Fire
$220.00
212.00
1,143.00
490.00
126.00
334.00
386.00
$2,525.00
386.00
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Town Hall - Fire $ 554.00
. - Contents 40.00
Community Centre - Li abi 1 i ty 116.00
Memorial Park - Fire 553.00
- Municipal Liability 262.00
- Bond and Burglary 30.00
Waste Disposal Site - Fire 30.00
- Allis Chalmer Loader 200.00
- Li abil ity 116.00
Fire Department - Firemenls Accident 1,244.00
- Fire Trucks 3,643.00
- Bond 38.00
- Equipment Floater 240.00
- Fire Halls: Shanty Bay 125.00
Rugby 52.00
Hawkestone 52.00
Are n a - Bond and Burgl ary 78.00
Road Account - Breakdown in Road Program
TOTAL ALL PREMIUMS FOR 1980
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$ 594.00
116.00
845.00
346.00
5,394.00
78.00
6,055.00
$16,339.00
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, Insurance Premiums for 1980 coverage be
accepted and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same to
a total of $16,339.00. All Departments be apportioned according to presentation
and the Township Arena Board be billed for their portion.
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Treasurer presented receipts for the month of April as follows:
Oro Figure Skating Club - professional services
M. Lambacher - Appl. for Consent A3/80
Shanty Bay Nursery School - lottery licence
A. Beacock - Appl. for Consent Bll/80
James Dixon - telephone account Park
Shanty Bay Comm. School Centre - Challenger Athletic sale
Government of Canada - Rental of Election Poll
Darlene Shoebridge - dog licence
Horseshoe Valley Ltd. - Ainley & Assoc. Inv. 5
Mildred Cunningham - Appl. for Consent A4/80
Treasurer - 1980 taxes
Oro Station Community Hall - Raffle License
Treasurer - 1980 taxes
Stan Pinteric - Appl. for Consent B12/80
P. Hetherington - Appl. for Consent A5/80
James Shellswell - building permits
Oro Township Arena - wages, compensation
Treasurer - water rates
East Oro Public School - lottery license
Shanty Bay Comm. School Centre - H.H. Freeman MFG Ltd.
Darlene Shoebridge - Kith In Kin
Darlene Shoebridge - library fees
Darlene Shoebridge - dog licence
$ 139.75
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2.00
50.00
5.15
1,115.00
45.00
750.00
37.74
50.00
160,000.00
2.00
150,000.00
50.00
50.00
446.00
3,461.79
790.00
2.00
1,600.00
64.50
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170.00
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Treasurer - 1980 taxes
Pat Jermey - rental of Town Hall June 8th
Whalen & Cook - Wrecking Yard Licence
Hawkestone Community Hall Board - Hall Licence 1980
Craighurst Girls Baseball Team - lottery licence
Shanty Bay Mould Fuels - lottery licence
Egon Motors - business taxes
Treasurer - 1980 taxes
Betty Douglas - Hall Rental April 24th
Oro Station Community Hall - 1980 Hall Licence
Sandra Goss - Hall Rental June 14th
Vid Gustain - 1979 business taxes
Central Oro Ratepayers Assoc. - Hall Rental April 22nd
James Shellswell - building & plumbing permits
Treasurer - water rates
Darlene Shoebridge - library, Kith 'n Kin and Dogs
Treasurer - Story of Oro, Tax Certificates, miscellaneous
D. McCuaig - Kith 'n Kin
Treasurer - 1980 taxes
$40,000.00
15.00
20.00
3.00
2.00
2.00
159.78
15,000.00
25.00
3.00
10.00
387.54
10.00
864.00
680.00
189.50
137.90
13.04
15,000.00
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, receipts as presented accepted as satisfactory.
Presented correspondence, communications, etc. as follows:
Statement to the Legislature by the Hon. Thomas Wells with respect to Municipal
Term of Offi ce;
Ministry of Government Services - advising that the lease on Ministry of
Government Services property E~ Lot 21, Conc. 11, has been extended to
Apri 1 30, 1981;
Letter from Clerk, Township of Orillia, requesting information with respect to
control of Land Fill Site and Clerk's reply;
Workmen's Compensation Board - Accident Cost Statement for Fred Shelswell;
IBM Datacentre re: Agreement for data services and amended Schedule "B";
Letter from Oro Community Arena Committee advising of vacation pay for Arena
Manager and rate for summer months for the Arena Manager;
Raffle Lottery Licences for Craighurst Girls Baseball Team - #292059 and
Shanty Bay Mould Fuels Softball Team #292058;
Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs - Background Issue March 7th and March 14th;
Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs - copy of Bill 46 being an Act to amend
Municipal Act which had been given first Reading on April 18, 1980;
Recycling Council of Ontario - letter of introduction and information on major
new developments;
AMO Reports #17 - Discussion Paper on Bill 74 - An Act to Establish a Code of
Procedure for Provincial Offences
#18 - Occupier's Liability and Trespass to property
#19 - Toward Property Tax Reform
#20 - Draft Planninq Act
#21 - Child Welfare~in Ontario - Past, Present and Future
#22 - Parks Assistance Act
#23 - The Handling and Transportation of Dangerous Goods
#24 - Housing Rehabilitation Programs in Ontario
#25 - Residential Conversion in Ontario
#26 - Shelter Allowances
#27 - The Cemeteries Act
#28 - Proposed Policies, Co-Ordinated Program Strategy for
the Ministry of Natural Resources in Southern Ontario
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Ministry of Energy - Joint Steering Committee on Energy Conservation;
ROMA - newsletter containing items - Annual Conference, ROMA Line Fence Seminar,
update on Municipal Insurance;
Survey Plan 51R-9419;
Ontario Traffic Safety - March/April 1980;
AMO/ACRO Sub-Committee on Children's Services - Shorts Vol. 1, No.4/Apr.21/80;
Ministry of Treasury and Economics letter of information with respect to
procedural issues in securing a loan from the Ontario Municipal Improvement
Corporation (OMIC);
King Technology - providing water and waste water adv;soryand~el]gtneering
services applicable to Municipal and Industrial problems; _
Wood Gundy - brochure on fi xed income;
Southern Building Reports - requesting information on road tenders as awarded.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, correspondence, communications, etc. as
presented be received and placed on file for reference.
Presented letter from Ministry of Transportation and Communications with respect
to metric system measurements, adving that as of April 1, 1980 MTC will be
specifying metric sizing for all corrugated metal pipe as the industry is
now able to provide metric pipes through IIhard conversionll. Polyethlene
pipe is produced solely in metric sizing. Road building materials such as
granular and concrete will be specified in contracts in metric units although
conversion will be necessary for weigh scales that are not converted or
replaced. Also letter with respect to subsidy for Traffic Signal Maintenance.
On motion of Swainson and Smith, letters be received and placed on file for
reference and copy of same be presented to Road Supt.
Presented a letter from the Hon. Thomas Wells, Minister, Ministry of Intergovernmental
Affairs, announcing a revision to the Provincial Grant Program administered
by this Ministry which pertains to the apportionment of regional and county
levies for the 1980 municipal fiscal year. This revision, which augments
the previous programs, will pass on an additional $8.5 million to Municipalities
this year, and will completely offset any potential tax increases which
could be caused by the new assessment equalization factors introduced last year.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, letter be received and placed on file
and the Clerk-Treasurer to contact the Ministry's field office in Orillia
for further information.
Presented from Oro Agricultural Society application to manage and conduct
a raffle lottery, which requires a resolution of Council advising that Council
would have no objection to the issuance of a raffle lottery by the Ministry
of Consumer and Commercial Relations. Attached to the application is a cheque
from the Oro Agricultural Society, to cover the license fee made out to the
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations.
On motion of Smith and Swainson, Oro Council would have no objection to the
application of the Oro Agricultural Society to manage and conduct a raffle
lottery according to the application dated April 18, 1980 and Clerk instructed
to advise the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations accordingly and
forward the application and covering cheque, issued by the Oro Agricultural
Society, to cover the fee for the licence, which is attached to the application.
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TWELFTH MEETING (Cont'd) MAY 5, 1980
Presented letter from David Woronka, Chairman, Oro Station Community Centre
requesting permission to hold an Annual Fireworks Display at Oro Memorial
Park on Friday evening, May 16, 1980. Letter further advises that the usual
precautions will be made by having the Hawkestone Fire Departmmt present during
the display. Also requesting the use of the kitchen facilities in the Pavilion
for the evening.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, Oro Council would have no objection to
the Oro Station Community Centre holding their Annual Fireworks Display at
Oro Memorial Park provided that all requirements of By-law No. 958 are complied
with and the Township Fire Department are present as indicated in letter of
April 24th, 1980, and that the Parkgrounds be cleaned up after the display.
Presented letter from Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton forwarding
resolution with respect to Pedestrian Crossover Review.
On motion of Smith and Swainson, letter and copy of resolution be received
with no action taken.
Presented letter from Ministry of Agriculture and Food, advising that the
1980-81 interest rate for Tile Drainage Debenture is to be 8% and that the
most any individual may receive is $20,000.00 and that the most that anyone
can borrow and have outstanding after April 1, 1980 is $60,000.00 (i.e. a
farmer can borrow $20,000.00 in 1980, $20,000.00 in 1981,$20,000.00 in 1982
but in 1983 he can only borrow the portion of these loans that have been paid
back). A letter announcing the 1980-81 allocation of funds is to be sent to
the Municipality in April. Also enclosed is an amortization schedule for
8% loans of 10 year period. ($100.00 loan at 8% rate of interest- annual
instalment per $100.00 is $14.90).
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, letter be received and filed for reference
as application is received.
Presented letter signed by the Reeve of Springer Township and Fi.eld Township
regarding Field-Springer Disaster Relief Fund. Letter advises that a further
$114,168.00 is to be raised by the Committee and that any donation be it
large or small will be appreciated by the people of the area.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, letter be received and placed on file
wi.th no further action above the grant given in 1979.
Presented memorandum from Lake Simcoe-Couchiching Pollution Control Conference
to members of the Steering Committee and all Clerks of member municipali.ties,
advising of a meeting to be held on May 16, 1980 at the Township of
Georgian Civic Centre at 10:00 a.m. Letter also encloses a brief summary
of the November meeting.
On motion of Swainson and Smith, letter be received and filed and representative
from the Township to attend.
Presented 1 etter from the Town of Dunnvill e with respect to di.sasters such
as hurricanes, tornadoes, fire, floods and other acts: of God which frequently
strike without warning, causing extensive property damage as well as personal
injury and ocassionaly death, for which victims and Municipalities are totally
unable to provide the necessary financial assistance to rehabilitate the area
and help the unfortunate persons vlno suffered loss and inj ury. The operative
clause of the resolution being that the Federal and Provincial Governments be
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requested to establish a special reserve fund and adopt a uniform policy
or criteria to administer and disperse such fund when disaster strikes.
Resolution further lists to whom copies are to be forwarded and request
Council's endorsation of the resolution.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, that the letter be received and placed on file
with no action taken.
Presented from the Village of Markdale, a resolution passed at their Council
meeting on April 28, 1980 regarding disposal of Liquid Industrial Waste and
hazardous wastes. A study recommends to the Mini stry of the Environment
that such disposal sites be in the Counties of Grey, Bruce, Dufferin and
Simcoe. The operating clause of the resolution being that before further
studies take place the Municipalities of the four counties be consulted as
to the proposed locations and nature of the waste disposal and/or treatment sites
and be guaranteed an active role in any decision making process and request
the comments and endorsement of the resolution by all municipalities in the
four counties and endorsements be forwarded to the Minister of the Environment
and Local M.P.P.'s and A.M.a. and the Municipal Engineer's Association.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson that the Council of the Township of Oro
endorse the resolution of the Council of the Village of Markdale and copy
of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Harry Parrot, Minister,
Ministry of the Environment, Local M.P.P. and A.M.a. and Association of
Municipal Engineers.
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Presented letter from Fred Huggins, of the Tri-County Draft Pony Associati.on
requesting the use of the Oro Fairgrounds and washrooms of the Town Hall
for the Annual Meet of the said Association on Sunday, June 29, 1980 as in
previous years.
On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, that Oro Council would have no objection
to the Tri-County Pony Club using the Oro Fairgrounds and washroom faci.lities
on June 29th, 1980. The Club shall be responsible for the washrooms and
see that same are left in a clean state as well as the grounds being
cleaned up after the meet. And that the Club be required to pay $10.00 for
the use of the facilities. Also that the vehicles, trailers, etc. are to
be parked to the north of the race track and definately not anywhere near
the Oro Central Presbyterian Church were services are held in the morning.
Presented memorandum from A.M.O. to all members of the Association with respect
to Bell Canada application to the Canadian Radio-Television (CRTC) Telecommunications
Commission for increase in rates and advising that the Association did adopt
a moti on to be forwarded to the CRTC regi stering the Associ ation' s objection
to the magnitude of the request.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, memorandum be received and placed on file.
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Presented letter from Ministry of the Environment advising the Oro Septic
Servi ces presently hol ds the contract to transport and dispose processe.d organic
waste produced by the City of Orillia water pollution control plant. Also
to inform that the Ministry is in the process of approving applications for
four (4) organic soil conditioning sites in the Township of Oro. The purpose
of the application submitted by Oro Septic Service is for approval to spread
digested sewage sludge originating from the Orillfa control plant.
TWELFTH MEETING (Cont'd) MAY 5, 1980
Pg. 122
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The properties are listed as follows:
Robert Tudhope - W~ Lot 11, Conc. 11
Robert Tudhope - E~ Lot 13, Conc. 11
Robert Tudhope - E~ & Pt. W~ Lot 13, Conc. 12
Jack Perryman - E~ Lot 17 and part E~ Lot 18, Conc. 13
Letter further advises that the Ministry has reviewed the applications and
inspected the sites and further that the Ministry is satisfied that the
four properties conform with the requirement. Copies of applications
along with the supporting information for each and a copy of the guidelines
for sewage sludge utilization on agricultural lands are enclosed.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, that the letter and applications as
presented and approved by the Ministry of the Environment be received and
that the applicant be requested to deposit the "Deposit Against Fees"
as required and advise of dumping in accordance with the By-law.
Presented memorandum from Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs letter concerning
the Provincial Offences Act, 1979 and copy of designation made under the
Act by the Solicitor General. Also copy of the Provincial Offences Act.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, letter and copies of letters and other
documents accepted and be placed on file.
Presented letter from Consumers Gas, forwarding the Energy Board Order -
EBRO 369-11-1 and 369-11.
. On motion of Smith and Sanderson letter and EBRO 369-11-1 and 369-11 as presented
be received and placed on file.
Presented registered letter from Ministry of the Environment enclosing revised
Provisional Certificate of Approval for the Township Waste Disposal Site
which contains a condition requiring it to be registered on title. The
reason for this condition is attached to the Certificate. The condition requires
that the Certificate must be registered in the Land Registry Offi..ce with
one copy being returned to the Ministry.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, the letter and copies of the Provisional
Certificate of Approval for the Township Waste Disposal Site as presented
be received and Clerk to attend to the Registration of the document and
return one registered copy to the Direction of the Ministry as requested.
Presented letter of resignation from Mrs. Norma Sanderson effective August 1, 1980.
On motion of Swainson and Smith, that the letter of resignation be accepted and
Oro Council express their sincere appreciation of all her services and an occasion
for purpose of appreciation is to be arranged.
A draft By-law to amend By-law No. 1031 as amended, by substituting for all
imperial units therein, rounded equivalent metric units as previously presented
was considered.
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On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, introduced and number as 1212/80 and re~d
a first time.
TWELFTH MEETING (Cont'd) MAY 5, 1980
Pg. 123
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On motion of Swainson and Smith, By-law No. 1212/80 read a first time, be
read a second time.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, By-law No. 1212/80 read a second time,
be read a third time.
On motion of Smith and Swainson, By-law No. 1212/80 now read a third time,
do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve and one
copy be forwarded to the Ministry of Housing for their information.
The proposed Restricted Area By-law to amend By-law No. 1031, as amended, in
order to implement Amendment No. 12 to the Official Plan for the Oro Planning
Area as presented by Ron Watkin of Ainley & Associates was presented for
further consideration and passing of same.
A By-law, being a Restricted Area By-law to amend Restricted Area By-law
No. 1031, as amended, in order to implement Amendment No. 12 to the Official
Plan of the Oro Planning Area was on motion of Swainson and Smith, introduced
and numbered as By-law No. 1213/80 and read a first time.
On motion of Sanderson and Swainson, By-law No. 1213/80 read a first time
be read a second time.
On motion of Swainson and Smith, By-law No. 1213/80 read a second time, be
read a third time.
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On motion of Sanderson and Smith, By-law No. 1213/80 now read a third
time, do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve
and Clerk to have sufficient copies prepared for circulation as required,
and after necessary documents for circulation and printed copies of By-law
No. 1213/80 have been prepared, same be again presented to Council for
authorization of circulation.
The following accounts were on motion of Swainson and Smith, passed for
payment:
Payroll: Office - 4 weeks ending April 18th, 1980
W.D.S. -" " " " " "
Arena -" " " " " "
$7,400.70
1,376.91
2,527.68
164.50
25.00
300,000.00
549.34
16.79
1,987.47
411. 86
12.00
21. 40
50.00
39.00
28.00
65.00
91.00
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McMaster University - Unit 2 Mun. Admn. Program
Henry Neufeld - office supplies
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - term deposit
Ontario Hydro - street lights
Ontario Hydro - street lights Conc. 14
H.H. Freeman Mfg. Ltd. - acct. Shanty Bay C.S.C.
Simcoe County Fed. of Agr. - 1979 levy
Assoc. of Mun. Clerks & Treasurers - spring meeting
Shanty Bay Auto Wreckers - wheels Building Inspector
Whitfield Office Outfitters - service contract 1980-81
Morris Douglas - dog tags sold @ office
Andrew Nichol son - 1/ 1/ 1/" "
Eri c 0 I Sri en - "" "" "
Juani ta Hanney - "" "" "
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TWELFTH MEETING (Cont'd) MAY 5, 1980
Network Business Supply INc. - office supplies
Orillia Packet - advertising Office and Park
Ainley & Associates - File 77099 and 79399
Texaco Canada - Gas C.B.O.
A.G. Bradley Ltd. - April account
Norma Sanderson - office girls dinner (overtime)
Green & Ross - Allis Loader
Port Hope Disaster Relief Fund - Grant
Assoc. of MUnc. of Ontario - Seminar
Assoc. of Munc. Clerks and Treasurers - conference
Nabel Leasing - leasing 5600 Postage Meter
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - 1980 levy
James Shellswell - pump Office, car washes
Ontario Hydro - repairs Shanty Bay street lights
H.H. Freeman Mfg. Ltd. - shipping charges
BP Canada - W.D.S - diesel, hall and others
Sheridan Equipment Ltd. - account WDS
Bell Canada - Park and Office
Prov.(Ont.) Assoc. of Com. of Adj. & LDC - Reg. fee Conference
Green & Ross - account W.D.S.
Reg Smith - account C.B.O. car
Stewart, Esten - various accounts
Ron Young Plumbing & Heating - account Jo-Con Subdivision
Ron Johnston Insurance - general, park, W.D.S., C.B.O.
Ron Johnston Insurance - bond & burglary
Canada Law Book - current bills service
Browning & Sanders Sanitation - March contract
Stewart, Esten - Fuda Appl. before O.M.B.
C.K. Sanderson - account office
Canada Law Book Ltd. - Ontario Statute service
Sherry L. Shellswell - caretaking office 5 hours @ 4.50
Fire Accounts - April
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, adjourn to meet again on Wednesday,
May 21st, 1980 ~ 9:30 a.m.
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$ 72.76
68.60
2,981.94
77 .51
15.25
15.00
1,526.07
50.00
50.00
80.00
63f~ 43
1,740.38
12.58
16.99
84.37
417.60
73.54
156.12
90.00
103.59
77 . 75
287.55
298.00
4,812.00
78.00
50.00
2,504.00
150.00
619.20
70.00
22.50
9,704.32