07 17 1980 Sp Council Minutes
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - TOWNSHIP OF ORO
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1980 - 7:30 P.M.
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SPECIAL MEETING
Council met jointly with Oro Planning Board for a Special Meeting
called by the Reeve. The purpose of the meeting was to further
discuss the proposal by the City of Barrie for a municipal airport
facility in the vicinity, and to deal with other matters of business
requiring council's attention.
All members of counci 1 present except Counci 11 or Swa i nson.
Reeve Howard A. Campbell in the chair.
Present from Oro Planning Board were:
Wallace Gough
Thelma Halfacre
Allan Johnson
David Woronka
George Roberts Sec.-Treas.
Reeve Howard Campbell called the meeting to order and related the purpose
of the meeting.
Clerk read a letter from Mayor, City of Barrie outlining the Dehavilland's
requirements for locating in any locality as explained to the City of
Barrie as follows:
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- 60 to 100 acres of land adjacent to an airport
- the airport should have one runway, 5,000 feet long
- water and sewage disposal for assembly works and employees
- about 300,000 sq. ft. of building to start with
- 1,000 or 1,100 skilled employees, eventually increasing
to about 2,000 employees
- a long list of about 12 potential municipalities by the end
of this month and a short list of about 3 locations in August
- first plan off the line in 1984 which means construction on
the building to start no later than the Fall of 1981.
- good truck access to their Downsview plant - the need for rail
is questionable at this time
- a good pool of skilled labour
- reasonable housing prices
Councillor Clarence Smith then related some of the discussion at the
last meeting of the Barrie Airport Committee and this was considered
and further discussed at some length. Mr. Smith advised that at the
Barrie Airport Committee meeting the present Barrie landing field
area was mentioned as a possibility.
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On motion of Sanderson and Smith that while the growth, employment and
fiscal potentials of establishment of a facility such as that proposed
by the Dehavilland Corporation are recognized. Council of the Township
of Oro are of the considered opinion that Development of such magnitude
may be inconsistant with the characteristics of the Municipality and
presently beyond the Township's means to facilitate. In addition, a
number of inherent constraints would seem to preclude accommodation of
the type and scale of such a proposal.
SPECIAL MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 17, 1980
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Reeve Campbell then called on the Chairman of Oro Planning Board, and requested
he obtain the feeling of Planning Board as to the resolution of Council
following the joint discussion on the matter before the meeting.
Oro Planning Board then passed the following resolution.
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Halfacre, that Oro Planning Board concur
with the resolution of Oro Township Council in regard to the Dehavilland
proposal.
Reeve Campbell then asked Oro Planning Board members to remain and discuss
the matter of maintenance of the Park at Bass Lake at the foot of
Line 13 (south side of Bass Lake) following discussions with Big Cedar
Parks Ltd. in this regard and receipt of a letter relating to the matter.
Presented copy of letter to D. S. White from C. M.Loopstra, Solicitor
for Big Cedar Parks Ltd., following meeting with Council on July 7th, 1980.
Letter is a confirmation of matters discussed at the meeting with respect
to draft Zoning By-law and By-law under Section 35(a), development agreement
and discussion regarding park land proposal by the Township. Also confirming
that arrears of taxes for Big Cedar Parks are to be pai d as foll ows:
1. 1978 tax arrears to be paid forthwith.
2. 1979 tax arrears to be paid on or before September 30, 1980.
3. Big Cedar is to endeavour to commence to pay taxes on
current basis, and will expect to be able to do so on or
before September 30, 1981 or sooner. After that date,
Big Cedar intends to remit the estimated amount of taxes on
a monthly basis.
Letter further advises that Big Cedar shall make a proposal to the Township
with respect to improvements to the Township park located at Bass Lake
(foot of Line 13 on south side of Bass Lake) and maintenance of same.
Clerk advised that Mr. D.S. White had been contacted and advised that
he is awaiting copy of revised agreement and an Order from O.M.B. to
pass the Zoning. Also acknowledgement of receipt of 1978 taxes.
The matter of the Park at Bass Lake with respect to improvement and future
maintenance was discussed by Council and Planning Board.
On motion of McLean and Sanderson, letter be received and filed for reference
for further consideration until further information is received from the
Township Solicitor and/orBig Cedar Parks.
The matter of a well at the Township Machine Shed and Town Hall was discussed
as a result of the test by the Ministry of the Environment.
On motion of McLean and Smith, that the Township invite bids to drill
a well at the Township Machine Shed and Town Hall, from Wayne Knelson,
Peter Marchildon and Buie and Buker subject to the report from the
Ministry of the Environment necessitating a new well.
.. Presented letters forwarded as instructed at meeting of July 7, 1980 as follows:
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SPECIAL MEETING (Cont'd) JULY 17, 1980
Mobile Tank Industries, forwarding deposit in regard to purchase of 1500
gallon tank and Douglas Lincoln Mercury, forwarding executed copy of
Purchase Agreement for F-800 Ford truck for fire tanker and deposit;
T. Malak, Solicitor, and Fence Viewers, I. Clark, M. Hickling and B. Miller
re: Tuck/Ellis fence dispute, Lots 9/10 R.P. 1291;
M.T.C. forwarding copy of resolution of July 7, 1980 and modified Mutual Drain
Agreement re: Highway 11 Drain, W. Pt. Lot 21, Conc. 11;
Brian Flemming re: decision of Council in respect to the proposed Road Closing
of the unopened portion of the original Road Allowance between Concessions
10 and 11 (10th Line) adjacent to Lot 9;
Letters to Ron Johnson Insurance Agency, Ronald F. Thompson and Bell-Saunders
Insurance Adjusters re: MTC prime damages after July 1979 rain storm, and
response from Bell-Saunders;
Allen-Weinstein, Solicitor re: proposed purchase by Midnorthern Investments
of Lots on Plans M-9, M-30 and M-31 from Modco Investments suggesting
meeting with Counci 1 on July 21, 1980;
Oro-Orillia Ratepayers Association forwarding response of M.N.R. in respect
to complaint of car and snowmobile races on Bass Lake;
Urs Buechin, advising that Council are not opposed to L.L.B.O. licensing
of a special occassion proposed July 12, 1980 at the Driftwood Restaurant;
City of Orillia, advising that Township Council support the City's resolution
forwarded June 26, 1980 in regard to Lake Simcoe water quality and request
for Provincial financing of water quality improvement programs;
Stewart, Esten, Township Solicitors, advising that "Hastings" and "G & R
Developments" files should be closed and that the "Wm. Moreland" file should
remain open;
Jarratt Community Hall Board, advising that the Township would make available
a two year - $2,000.00 loan to finance completion of renovations required;
M.I.G.A. re: increase in percentage of amount of tax arrears, and response
advising of steps taken to reduce the amount of arrears;
Copy of letter to Bell-Saunders, Insurance Adjusters, forwarding letter
from Hughes, Amys, Solicitors re: Champ 1 a in Chev. 01 ds vs. Twp of Oro -
claim re: 9th Line;
E. W. Wilson, in regard to complaint received in respect to the parking of
a boat on the right-of-way to Lake Simcoe between Lots 1 and 2, R.P. 807,
advising that such parking is not permitted on municipal lands;
Norman P. Cryderman, advising that use of a private garage for body work
and car re-finishing is not a permitted use on Lot 6, R.P. 1501;
Ontario Hydro re: relocation of hydro poles along 15-16 Sideroad in Concessions
1, 2 and 3 advising of acceptance of cost estimates and authorization of
works, after further clarification with Road Supt.;
Quadrant Developments, second request in regard to provision of culverts for
access to Hawkestone Park after unanswered request of June 18, 1980;
Cemeteries Branch, Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations re:
cemetery - Lot 10, Concession 6.
On motion of Sanderson and Smith, copies of letters as presented and
forwarded accepted as satisfactory.
On motion of McLean and Smith, adjourn at 10:20 p.m.
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Reeve - Howard A. Ca pbell