07 07 1980 Council Minutes
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JULY 7, 1980
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SIXTEENTH MEETING
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Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present except
Councillor Gail Swainson.
Reeve Howard A. Campbell in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of June 16, 1980 and of the
special meeting held June 26, 1980 were on motion of Sanderson and
Smith, confirmed as printed and received.
Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular
meeting, as follows:
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T.M. Holden, forwarding copy of Schedule "C" to Standard Subdividers
Agreement;
M.T.C. re: proposed street light at Highway 12 and County Road 22;
M.N.R. re: Bass Lake Car and Snowmobile races and response; _
J. Perryman re: protection of livestock & claim of June 7, 1980;
K. McPherson re: trailer use, Pt. Lot 20, Conc. 2;
Oro Agricultural Society re: proposed sign at fairgrounds;
S.C.B.E. re: Hawkestone school bus stop relocation;
Quadrant Developments re: park access, Plan M-157;
M.O.H. re: Amendment No. 13 to Barrie O.P.;
Hogben, Mayhew re: Jo-Con Letter of Credit;
A.M.O., ~oyal York, Registration, reservations re: 1980 A.M.O. Conference.
On motion of McLean and Smith, that copies of letters as presented and
forwarded accepted as satisfactory and be placed on file for reference.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean that a copy of the letters presented
regarding Snowmobile races and car races on Bass Lake be forwarded to
the Oro-Orillia Bass Lake Ratepayers Association.
Presented correspondence, communications, etc. as follows:
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M.C.R., approval of revised grant priorities, Oro Arena;
Standor Business Consultants, forwarding Retail Sales Tax Rebate Claim;
M.T.C. approval of 1980 Roads Programme sUbsidy allocation transfers;
Assessment Office re: updating of information for enumeration notices;
M.I.G.A. "Background" newsletters, May 2, 9, 16, & 23, 1980;
R. G. Guthrie, request for information and response;
Arena Board Minutes, meetings of June 10th and 19th, 1980;
Ontario P.C. Party, request for information and response;
Roads Supt., Notice to Destrqy Weeds, various lots, Plan M-66;
Ontario Recreation Association, newsletter conference report, registration form;
Municipal Finance Seminar registration forms;
Task Force on Provincial Rail Policy questionnaire;
O.M.E.R.S. re: availability of retired employees list and payment data;
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Assoc. Conference registration forms;
Consumers Gas, Ontario Energy Board, application to increase rates;
Wood, Gundy, summary of AMCT Conference addresses on finance;
Ontario Statute Citator, recent bills;
Aggregate Producer's "Interface" newsletter;
A.M.C.T. group life insurance application;
Ontario Traffic Safety News;
Town. of Port Hope, receipt re: donation to disaster relief fund;
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Atomic Energy of Canada newsletter;
Buffi Woronka, letter of appreciation re: new park playground equipment;
A.M.O. newsletter re: Provincial Emergency Planning initiatives;
Workmen's Compensation Board, notice re: coverage for nursing homes;
M.C.C.R., Division Registrars Statement for May showing nil registrations;
Copies of Lottery Licences issued to Simcoeside Ratepayers Association and
Oro Ladies Softball League;
M.C.R. advising of hiring of a Francophone Consultant;
Workmen's Compensation Board, May statement re: Fred Shelswell claim;
Liquor License Board, copy of letter to Driftwood Restaurant re: proposed
temporary patio lounge licence;
A.M.O., ACRO Sub~Committee on Children's Services memo and questionnaire;
J. Flemming, application for employment, building inspection;
B. Chappel, application for appointment to Arena Board;
Township of Medonte advising of appointment of new Clerk and of Deputy Clerk
and Treasurer.
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On motion of McLean and Sanderson, that correspondence, communications, etc.
as presented be placed on file. Clerk to respond to inquiries as required.
Treasurer presented report of receipts for month of June as follows:
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Robert Holmes - park receipts
Shanty Bay Com. Centre - paym6nt. of account
Province of Ontario - rebate on gasoline
Province of Ontario - rebage on diesel
Province of Ontario - library fund
Grandview-Bayview Rd. Ratepayers - snow plowing
Madelines Truck Stop - rent grader
Treasurer - Hakestone P.V.
Mr. A. Perkin - dragging lane
Treasurer - arrears transfer
Tri-County Draft Pony Assoc. - rental of Oro Fairgrounds
James Dixon - bell telephone payment
Jim Shellswell - building permits
Treasurer - transfer
Treasurer - term deposit & interest
Robert Holmes - park receipts
Robert Holmes - telephone calls
Jim Shellswell - building permits
Simcoeside Ratepayers - Bingo Licence
Carole Ayerst - arena wages
Treasurer - tax certificates
Morris Shelswell - roads
Treasurer - transfer
Oro Ladies Softball Leaque - lottery licence
Mrs. Ann McCullough - grader rental
Robert Holmes - park receipts
Mr. A. H. Goss - road work
Sterling Trust (Ernest Wilson) - tax registration
J. A. McCuaig - rental grader
Treasurer - transfer
Treasurer - tax certificates
Darlene Shoebridge - library fees
Darlene Shoebridge - dog tags
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$38.00
41. 25
175.17
1,140.18
6,331.00
125.00
30.00
505.50
15.00
15,000.00
10.00
4.98
1,417.00
25,000.00
278,300.00
61. 50
11.32
702.00
2.00
3,076.12
85.00
112.00
35,000.00
2.00
15.00
265.50
36.00
80.79
15.00
100,955.47
42.00
100 . 00
192.00
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SIXTEENTH MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 7, 1980
Jim Shellswell - building permits
Treasurer - transfer from lot levy
Treasurer - transfer from arrears
Treasurer - transfer 1980 taxes
$ 523.00
40,000.00
25,932.26
8,000.00
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, Treasurer's Report accept as satisfactory.
Presented report and plans prepared by Township Engineer Stuart N. Keyes as
requested by Solicitors with respect to the Torpey Litigation, resulting
from the June 12th, 1980 Hearing of Discovery on the case.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, report and plans as presented be found satisfactory.
Clerk to forward same to Township Solicitors with direction to proceed on the matter.
Presented letter from P. J. Barbetta, Solicitor for TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.,
and letter enclosing same to Township Solicitor D.White,with respect to
part of the original 15-16 Road Allowance in Concession 8 which has been
conveyed to Wm. Peacock. Solicitor reports that apparently a By-law has not been
passed to close the Road Allowance as required under Sections 443-447 of The
Municipal Act. Township Solicitor has been requested to prepare any necessary
By-law.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, letters be received and actions taken found
satisfactory. Draft By-law if necessary to be presented for consideration
when completed.
Presented Ministry of Environment Certificates of Approval No. 7-0244-80-006 (water)
and 3-0323-80-006 (sewage) in respect to servicing the proposed development
at Big Cedar Mobile Home Park, at an estimated cost of $282,700.00.
On motion of McLean and Smith, that Certificates be received and placed on file.
Presented letter from Gary Luhowy, Stewart, Esten, in regard to Moreland, Hastings,
and G & R. Developments inactive files. Letter requests direction with respect
to these files.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, that Stewart-Esten be requested to retain but
otherwise close the Hastings and G & R Developments files, and further necessary
steps be commenced to obtain a deed from Mr. Moreland.
Presented letter from A. Weinstein, Solicitor acting on behalf of Midnorthern
Investments Inc. with respect to purchase of 53 lots from Modco Investments
in Plans M-9, M-30 and M-31 and response.
On motion of McLean and Smith, letters be received and placed on file, reply
forwarded found satisfactory. Clerk to arrange for meeting with the representatives
of Midnorthern Investments and Township Engineer and Council as required.
Presented letter from Paul Spears, Manager, Field Services Branch, Ministry
of Intergovernmental Affairs, with respect to the increasing level of tax arrears
shown on the 1979 financial return.
On motion of Smith and Sanderson, that letter be received and placed on file. Clerk
to respond indicating what steps have and are proposed to be taken to reduce
the amount of tax arrears.
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SIXTEENTH MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 7, 1980
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Presented Affadvait of Louis L. Kovacs with respect to temporary living
accommodations on Part of Lot 11, Concession 2, wherein use of the temporary
dwelling unit was to be ceased not later than July 15, 1980.
On motion of McLean and Smith, Chief Building Official to inspect the premises
of Louis L. Kovacs, Pt. Lot 11, Concession 2 after July 15th, 1980 and report
back to Council on the matter.
Presented letter from Brian Flemming with respect to a proposed Road Closing
of Part of the original Road Allowance between Concessions 10 and 11 (10th Line)
adjacent to part of Lot 9, and comment on how it may affect his property.
Also advised that Solicitor Don Crawford had advised that he had met with
Mr. Robertson on the matter, that further agreement had been reached between
Mr. Robertson and Mr. Flemming, and that he would proceed to draft the necessary
By-law and Transfers for consideration by Council.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith that report be received and letter placed
on i.file along with the necessary By-law and Deeds as presented to Council
for consideration and no further action taken until the Survey Drawing has
been registered and copy of same is presented after which necessary procedures
for road closing under Section 462(1) may be completed to convey the Road
Allowance as shown on Drawing to Mr. Robertson. And that Mr. Brian Flemming
be advised that part 5 as shown on the Drawing will not be closed under
Section 462(1).
Presented letter from M.T.C. with regard to the proposed Mutual Agreement Drain
over Parts ot R.P. 1441 and Lot 21, Concession 11~ requesting sharing of costs
and revision to the Draft Agreement.
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On motion of Smith and Sanderson, that the "Mutual Agreement Drain" draft agreement
be modified as requested, and forwarded for execution by the parties involved.
Subject to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications acceptance of the
Mutual Agreement Drain Agreement as modified, and formal withdrawal of their
petition for the Highway Municipal Drain, Oro Township Council are prepared
to pay $341.10 towards costs of preparation of the Engineer's Report by
Ainley & Associates dated February, 1980 being Oro Township's full share
(7.58%) of the total engineering costs of $4,500.00, pro-rated on the basis
of total assessment of $11,431.00. Ministry of Transportation and Communications
to be advised accordingly. Clerk to arrange for revisions and execution of
the Agreement, and payment of $341.10 authorized once the executed agreement
has been returned.
The matter of granting Jarratt Community Hall Committee funds to complete the
proposed hall renovations, as requested by the Committee at a meeting of Council
held on June 16, 1980 was again considered by Council and the following action
was taken.
On motion of McLean and Smith that the Council of the Township of Oro would be
prepared to loan the Jarratt Community Hall Committee up to $2,000.00 for the
unpaid accounts to date, and the unfinished renovations, which is to be repaid
as soon as possible within a period of two years without interest.
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Presented resolution dated June 23, 1980 from the City of Orillia, requesting
Provincial Financial support of control and improvement programs with respect
to the water quality of Lake Simcoe.
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SIXTEENTH MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 7, 1980
On motion of McLean and Smith, resolution be received and placed on file and
the City of Orillia be advised that the Township of Oro support the resolution
passed by the City Council at the meeting held on June 23, 1980.
On motion of McLean and Smith that a letter be forwarded to the Township
Insurance Agent and Insurance Adjuster requesting that further steps be
taken to reimburse the Township for the damage caused by MTC prime after
rain storm in July of 1979 since the Township has not received reimbursement
for damage costs to date.
Presented resolution dated June 17, 1980 from the County of Simcoe urging
Council to include on the 1980 Municipal Election Ballot, a question with
respect to the building of a seperate French Language High School in Penetanguishene.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith the letter and resolution be received and
placed on file with no action taken.
Stuart N. Keyes was present at 12:45 p.m. and presented plans for Quadrant
Development (Plan M-157) and discussed same with Council. Mr. Keyes related
the changes and improvements required before he would recommend the plans
to Council.
The Road Supt. was present at 1:00 p.m. to review road matters with Council
and presented his report for the work done during the month of June.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, Road Supt. report be accepted as presented
and Treasurer authorized to issue cheques in payment of same to a total
of $88,778.81.
Presented a letter from Ontario Hydro giving quotation for removing and
relocating of hydro poles on Side Road 15/16 in the construction area between
No. 93 Highway and Line 3. It was left that the Road Supt. was to obtain
final costs once exact number of poles to be moved is established and report
back to Council.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith that all necessary Offer to Purchase Agreement
of Sale and Purchase of Land as the case may be, be authorized to be executed
by the Reeve and Clerk for land purchases from property owners along 15/16
Side Road construction area. Agreements to be properly signed by the owner
and property be checked out at Registry Office as to clean title.
On motion of Sanderson & Smith that William Duncan be given a category change
from part-time truck driver to full time truck driver with pay accordingly.
Road Supt. presented draft plans for improvement to grade approach to
railroad track at Georgina Drive. It was left that he obtain and prepare
estimates for the work and present same to next meeting.
Fire Chief Ron Young was present at 1:50 p.m. to discuss with Council, the
matter of purchasing a new tanker truck to be allocated to No.2 Station at
Hawkestone. The matter was discussed and considered by Council with the
following action taken.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, that a Ford 198 F800 chassis-cab be purchased
from Douglas Lincoln Mercury Sales Ltd. as per quotation of June 19, 1980 for a
total of $14,862.00 less any Federal Sales Tax if same is exempt.
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SIXTEENTH MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 7, 1980
On motion of Sanderson and Smith that a 1500 gallon mobile tank for the Fire
Tanker Truck be ordered from Mobile Tank Industries Ltd. as per quotation
dated July 4th, 1980 for a total price of $12,892.00 less any Federal or
Provincial Tax, if same is exempt.
Mr. C. M. Loopstra along with David Bull and Mr. David White, Solicitor
for the Township of Oro were present at 2:15 p.m. to review with Council
matters pertaining to the proposed development of an additional 130 dwelling
units at Big Cedar Mobile Home Park, Pt. Lots 5 & 6, Concession 13.
Mr. Loopstra related the matter of the By-laws under Section 35(a) and progress
of same, advising he had submitted a copy of the By-law to the Ontario
Municipal Board. He also presented the matter of payment of arrears of taxes,
advising that Big Cedar proposes to pay the 1978 taxes forthwith and
the 1979 taxes be paid by September 30, 1980 and the 1980 by September 30, 1981.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean that Council go into Committee of the Whole
at 2:25 p.m.
On motion of Smith and McLean Council come out of Committee of the Whole at
2:39 p.m.
Mr. White advised Mr. Loopstra that Council would be prepared to accept the
proposal of the taxes as set out in the letter of June 25, 1980.
A proposal was presented that Big Cedar enter into some agreement regarding
payment of taxes and Mr. Loopstra advised that a letter of undertaking could
be prepared.
As a result of the discussion, the Township Solicitor and Mr. C. M. Loopstra
were to resolve the matter of taxes before the Developers Agreement which
is being prepared by the Solicitors, is executed.
A Site Control Area By-law under Section 35(a) as prepared, was next requested
for presentation and consideration.
The Planning Administrator presented a proposed Site Control Area By-law
with respect to the lands owned by Big Cedar Parks Ltd. The proposed By-law
would establish site plan control under Section 35(a) of The Planning Act
on lands owned by Big Cedar, being part of Lots 5 and 6, Concession 13, in
accordance with the Ontario Municipal Board's decision dated April 27, 1979
under File R-78152.
A By-law, being a By-law to establish Site Plan Control on parts of Lots 5 and 6,
Concession 13, more particularly described as being parts 1 - 113 each inclusive
Plan 51R-7731 and Part 1 on Plan 51R-8715 was on motion of Smith and
Sanderson introduced and numbered as By-law No. 1214/80 and read a first time.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, By-law No. 1214/80 read a first time, be
read a second time.
On motion of McLean and Smith, By-law No. 1214/80 read a second time, be
read a third time.
On motion of Smith ''and Sanderson, By-law No. 1214/80 now read a third time,
do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Clerk to
forward a copy of By-law No. 1214/80 to the Ontario Municipal Board for their
information with respect to File R-78152.
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SIXTEENTH MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 7, 1980
The Planning Administrator was present at 3:15 p.m. to review planning and
development matters. The following was presented:
. M.O.H. advising that the Community Renewal Branch has moved to 56 Wellesley
Street West, 3rd Floor, Toronto;
M.O.H. advising of revised procedures for Condominium Plan review;
Skelton, Brumwell & Associates, advising that revisions as suggested by the
Township Engineer with respect to road standards have been made to both
the drawings (No. 77269-3) and Schedule (p. 9) "C" of the proposed Windfields
Estates Subdividers Agreement;
M.O.H. advising that a further portion of Official Plan Amendment No. 12 has
been approved by the Minister of Housing. The subsequent approval relates to
lands owned by J. N.D. Holden previously referred to the O.M.B., being part
of Lots 1 and 2, Range 1, identified as item 2 on Map 1 of Schedule "0";
Copy of application for approval to the O.M.B. of City of Barrie By-law No. 80-92.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, that correspondence as presented be placed
on file.
Presented circulation working copy of Vespra Official Plan, M.O.H. File 43-0P-0053,
referred by the Ministry of Housing for comment, and advised that after
examination of the document, it appeared to have no impact on the Township of Oro.
On motion of Smith and McLean, that the Ministry of Housing be advised that the
Township of Oro have no objection to approval of the new Official Plan of the
Vespra Planning Area, File No. 43-0P-0053.
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Presented letter from Urs Buechin inviting Council and Clerk to a "Vita Parcour"
to be held July 12, 1980 at the Driftwood Restaurant.
On motion of McLean and Smith, Clerk to advise Mr. Buechin that Council have
no objection to the event to be held and to advise of those attending.
On motion of Sanderson and McLean, the following accounts be passed for payment:
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Wages - Office - 4 weeks ending June 27, 1980
Arena - 4 weeks ending June 28, 1980
W.D.S. - 4 weeks ending June 28, 1980
Park - 4 weeks ending June 27, 1980
Don Sanderson - African Church
B.P. Canada - W.D.S.
Dictaphone - maintenance
The Examiner - re: ad for financial report
Pitney Bowes - rental
IBM - prepare tax bills
Green & Ross - W.D.S.
Rawson's Garage - W.D.S.
Ontario Humane Society - 3rd Quarter
Birch Office Supplies - office supplies
Robert Holmes - ground labour
Miller Marking Services - parking lot
Hastings Electric - Shanty Bay pump house
Roy Campbell Plumbing - re: Twp. Park
Morris Shelswell - re: dump site
Ough Fire Systems - park
Charles Udell - grass cutting
$ 7,880.72
1,308.68
2,256.62
827. 72
1,298.51
66.47
186.00
398.83
48.95
1,846.76
174.70
239.65
3,680.43
51.68
41. 78
100.00
1,295.00
24.40
162.50
40.00
469.00
SIXTEENTH MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 7, 1980
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Ainley & Associates - Invoice 1, 2, 6
Paris Playground - Memorial Park
Browning & Sanderson - garbage contract
Ontario Hydro - W.D.S., Office, Park
Bell Canada - Office, Park
Henry Neufeld - trans. allowance
United Lumber - Park
Uniroyal Centres - W.D.S.
Powell & Sons - Park
Bradley's - office supplies
Pratt Motor Supply - W.D.S.
Ron Young - Jo-Con
Bell Canada - Office, Park
Orillia Packet - ad re: financial statement
Purolator - delivery service
Henry Neufeld - AMCT expo
Jack Perryman - sheep killed
George Roberts - Comm. of Adjustment
George Roberts - petty cash
Texaco Canada - building department
H.P.V. - D. Smith - Trustee
- D. McKenzie - II
- R. Leigh - II
- R. Fallon - II
- R . Fallon - II
A.M.O. Conference - registration
Orillia Public Library - semi annual payment
Barrie Public Library - semi annual payment
Browning & Sanders - garbage contract
Nabe1leasing - rental .
Master Vacuum Sales - vacuum cleaner
Simcoe County - 1st installment
Separate School - 2nd installment
S.C.B.E. - 2nd installment
Gail Swainson - 2nd quarter
Gail Swainson - re: account W.J. Shaw
George Roberts - redemption
George Roberts - 2nd Quarter Planning Board
Wall ace Gough - II I II
Howard Campbell - II II
Allan Johnson - II II
Cl arence Smith - II II
Thelma Halfacre - II II
Char1 i e Sanderson II
David Woronka - II
George Roberts - Committee of AdJustment expenses
George Roberts - Committee of Adjustment 2nd Quarter
Wa 11 ace Key - II II II II II
Delno Jermey - II II II II II
John Vokes - II II II II "
Township of Oro - re: H.P.V.
Fire Accounts - month of June
$1,461. 05
4,961.12
3,011.20
524.60
158.41
225.00
105.18
79.00
16.05
109.33
21.83
174.00
177.68
268.40
5.95
112.45
125.00
275.00
25.00
72 . 86
80.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
50.00
300.00
3,698.87
7,480.80
2,504.00
63.43
327.43
68,331.00
9,541.50
423,822.10
1,431. 91
136.75
6.00
194.08
130.56
92.24
132.48
34.64
118.40
93.52
92.24
132.00
132.56
196.32
189.60
177.20
505.50
2,080.41
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SIXTEENTH MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 7~ 1980
On motion of Smith and McLean~ adjourn to meet again on Monday~ July 21, 1980
at 9:30 a.m.
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Reeve - H. camPbell~