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09 08 1980 Council Minutes Pg. 193 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 TWENTIETH MEETING . Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present. Reeve Howard A.Campbell in the chair. The minutes of the last regular meeting were on motion of Sanderson and McLean confirmed as printed and received and corrected. . Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular meeting to: R.F. Carney, P.Eng., District Engineer - copy of letter requesting approval of contract to load, haul and apply pit-run gravel; Barrie Suburban Road Committee (Secretary), forwarding petition from residents of Oro Station requesting three-way stop at intersection of County Road 20 and 27; Clerk-Administrator, Township of Vespra - forwarding Oro Council's endorsation of resolution of the Township of Vespra with respect to control of motorcycles and other terrain vehicles on private property and reforestration; Mr. C.C. Holmes re: drainage complaint Lots 10 & 11, Plan 653, following inspection of site by Committee of Council; Norman E. Shelswell re: Letter of Credit of Norshell Developments for Plan M-157 which expires September 30, 1980; Reid & Associates Ltd. re: second well at Shanty Bay, Plan M-66, forwarding cheque for payment of services; Stewart, Esten - forwarding payment of account for professional services rendered with respect to Big Cedar Parks; Quadrant Developments re: culverts on Plan M-157 and bridge over open culvert to park lands - advising Township is prepared to insta] culvert subject to Quadrant Developments paying 50% of the cost; Ontario Municipal Board - forwarding copy of By-law No. 1216/80 (Zoning By-law Big Cedar Parks Ltd.) with copies to D.S. White & C.M. Loopstra; Indian Park Association advising that the Road Supt. is to carry out deficiencies under normal road maintenance and the matter of IIstopll sign as requested, will be further reviewed; Allen Weinstein, Solicitor for Midnorthern Investments Inc. advising of undertaki ng of Modco Investments for correcti on of i ndivi aua1 V-later services on Phase II, Plan M-30 and M-31 and advising on what conditions building permits may be issued; Robert Boyko re: Lot 97 Huron Woods Drive, forwarding copy of letter from owna' with respect to adverti sement with respect to open house for hot tubs on appointment basis; Owners of Lot 30, Plan 589 re: complaint with regard to sanitary facilities, apparent noisy occasions, loud music and parking of cars on weekends adjacent to property; City Clerk, City of Barrie forwarding letter received from Shanty Bay Ratepayers regarding recent sewage spill; Lynda Bonney re: Memorial Park regarding Council's action with respect to complaints received; S. W. Fraser, owner of Lots 83 and 84, Plan 798 regarding complaint received about repairs to vehicles and disturbance after reasonable hours; Vincent Racco - further letter with respect to continuing of keeping of chickens. . Pg. 194 TWENTIETH MEETING (Cont1d) SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 . On motion of Smith and Swainson, copies of letters as presented and forwarded accepted as satisfactory and ordered placed on file. Report of Committee of Council - August 29, 1980 Committee of Counci 1 - Reeve Howard A. Campbell - Councillors Clarence Smith Charlie Sanderson Gail Swainson Committee of Council met at 4:15 p.m. to consider quotations received for construction of a well at the Township Machine Shed, Lot 15, Conc. 8 which were to be received by noon of this date, as called for in letter of August 21, 1980. This meeting being in accordance with direction of full Council at regular meeting of August 26, 1980. Quotations received were from: Snider Drilling Ltd. R.R. #1 BARRIE, Ontario 100 foot finished 611 well - $2,500.00 additional footage over 100 feet to be charged at $19.00 per foot Marchildon Drilling Ltd. R.R. #2 SHANTY BAY, Ontario 100 foot - 6 II dri 11 ed we 11 @ $18.00 per foot 1 - 5 foot well screen Total 100 ft. finished well - $1,800.00 600.00 $2,400.00 . Additional footage over 100 feet at $18.00 per foot - will drill test holes up to 200 feet before contract work commences at no charge. Work will commence 4 - 5 days following verification of contract. Knelson Water Wells R.R. #1 BARRIE, Ontario Dri 11 ing 6~1I x 100 ft. well $2,300.00 Price includes drill shoe, well seal and test pumping Additional footage over 100 feet at $18.00 per foot. When contacted price includes standard 3 foot well screen. Also consideration if well is under 100 feet - $18.00 per foot less for drilling below 100 feet subject to drilling is within reasonable time (2 - 3 days). Buie & Buker Drilling Ltd. R.R. #3 BARRIE, Ontario 100 foot well @ 18.00 31 Johnston stainless steel screen & fittings, packer & development 1 - 6" drive shoe 1 - 611 well seal Total cost of well $1,800.00 500.00 50.00 35.00 $2,385.00 . If extra water is required - extra screen per foot $150.00 Extra footage over 100 feet at $18.00 per foot. Minimum well 50 feet - in other words if well was 50 feet, cost of drilling 50 x $18.00 = $900.00 If pump testing of well is required - $35.00 per hour. Pg. 195 TWENTIETH MEETING (Cont 'd) SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 . After consideration of same the Committee recommended that the quotation of Knelson Water Wells Limited be accepted subject to the well screen being included in total price of $2,300.00. Clerk to contact Wayne Knelson later in the evening and advise Reeve and Chairman of the Road Committee Cl a ren ce Smith. Wayne Knelson was contacted in the evening of August 29th by the Clerk and he verbally assured that any of his quotations of a finished well included standard 3 foot well screen. He also advised that he would give consideration to reduction of per foot drilling at $18.00 under the 100 feet, subject to well being finished in 2 - 4 days, but not if drilling took 2 - 3 weeks. As directed by Committee, subject to verification of well screen included in total price, Knelson Water Wells was advised that he could commence work Tuesday morning, September 2, 1980, and that formal acceptance would be confirmed by resolution of Council at their next regular meeting to be held on September 8, 1980. Councillor Smith gave further report on progress of the well now finished. . The recommendation of Committee of Council, as presented, be on motion of Sanderson and Swainson accepted and it is confirmed that the quotation of Knelson Water Wells Ltd. to construct a finished 6~" x 100 foot well at $2,300.00 be accepted. Total price to include standard 31 well screen, drill shoe, well seal and test pumping. Additional footage over 100 feet if required, to be at $18.00 per foot drilled. And further that consideration is to be given by Knelson Water Wells Ltd. to reduce the drilling cost by $18.00 per foot for footage under 100 feet to a minimum well depth, acceptance of quotation to be subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. And further, that all contractors who gave quotations to be formally advised. On motion of McLean and Sanderson that the water pump and system be installed as soon as possible, the pump from the old well be pulled and be completely checked and serviced if found suitable, other wise a new pump be purchased and installed. The pipe and electrical line to be connected to present line at the old well. And further, that Councillor Smith be authorized to see that this work is carried out. The matter of establishing a policy for repayment of loans under the Ontario Home Renewal Program was considered by Council and the following action was taken. . On motion of McLean and Smith that the Township set a policy for the repayment of OHRP loans on the basis that any loan of $4,000.00 and under be repaid in 5 years and any amount over that amount be repayable in 10 years. Mrs. Lois Crawford was present before Council at 11:00 a.m. with respect to application ,for Ontario Home Renewal Program (OHRP). She outlined what she felt were problems in obtaining the loan and processing of same by the Loan Administrative Officer George Roberts. After Mrs. Crawford made her presentation in this regard the Reeve asked George Roberts to present his reasons for arriving at the process, which he did, and supported his action by presenting Council with percentage and repayment scale on the amount of her loan for a period of 3 years to 20 years. Pg. 196 . TWENTIETH MEETING (Conti d) SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 On motion of Swainson and Sanderson that the matter of loan security on the OHRP loans be by way of "lien on property" and not by way of promissory note. Chief Building Official, James Shellswell was present at 11:30 a.m. to present his report on building permits issued and other building matters. Building report for month of August 1980. There were 16 building permits and 6 plumbing permits issued with a breakdown as follows: 4 residences at a value of 1 chimney at a value of 3 alterations at a value of 3 additions at a value of 1 accessory building at a value of 2 frost walls at a value of 2 demol itions $ 146,690.00 1,000.00 3,500.00 20,460.00 7,600.00 17,375.00 $ 196,625.00 Money received for permits $1,043.00. Value of permits for August 1979 $375,820.00 . On motion of Smith and McLean report as presented accepted as satisfactory. Mr. Stuart N. Keyes was present before Council at 11:45 a.m. to present several matters to Council. Firstly a report on Quadrant Developments Ltd. (PlanM-157). The only difficulty with Engineers for the Developer was the matter on drain in floor of pump house. Council agreed that a drain should be installed in the floor of the pump house. Secondly a report on Norshell Developments Plan M-147 - one culvert badly in need of cleaning out and several other culverts needing cleaning. Several other items were discussed with Council. Road Supt. Haughton presented his report for the work done on Township Roads during the month of August and Vouchers 8 and 8A in support of same. On motion of Sanderson and Smith report of Road Supt. as presented be accepted and Treasurer authorized to issue cheques in payment of same to a total of $81,183.10. On motion of Smith and Swainson that tenders be called for to supply, haul and stockpile approximately 5700 tons (approximately 3800 cubic yards) of sand for the 1980-81 season and to remix approximately up to 1500 ton (1,000 cubic yards) of sand. Prices to be quoted both for flat rate per ton and cubic yard. Presented written quotations for prices on 12 michelin radial truck tires and 6 michelin radial grader tires as requested by the Township Road Supt. and authorized by Council at the regular meeting of August 29, 1980 as follows: . TWENTIETH MEETING (Cont' d) SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 Pg. 197 . Green & Ross (Barrie) Atters 1 ey Tire (Kitchen IS) Warehouse Tire Sales (Orillia) Harper Tire Sales P ri ce $8,730.00 8,739.00 8,844.24 10,040.00 O.R.S.T. 611.10 611. 73 619.10 702.80 Total $ 9,341. 10 9,350.73 9,463.34 10,142.80 After consideration of all quotations, the following action was taken: On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, that the quotation of Green and Ross Tire Co. Ltd. (Quote nAn) to supply 12 michelin radial truck tires and 6 michelin radial grader tires, according to quotation dated August 28, 1980 be accepted, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. And Clerk to advise Green and Ross accordingly and forward letters of appreciation to all other firms submitting written quotations. The Planning Administrator was present at 2:00 p.m. to review planning and development matters. The following was presented: Oro Township Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Hearing, Submission No.ls B18/80- Forster, B19/80 - Lock, B20/80 - Glendenning Farms and A7/80 - Coward. On motion of Sanderson and Smith that correspondence as presented be placed on file. . Presented letter from Ministry of Housing advising that draft approval of proposed Subdivision 43T-25103 (Hastings, Lot 20, Conc. 5) will lapse on November 18, 1980 (original draft approval Feb. 18, 1975). On motion of Sanderson and Smith that copy of letter be received and placed on file until formal application for renewal is received from Developer Mr. Hastings or Consultant, Skelton, Brumwell & Associates.. The Planning Administrator advised that the Waterfront Zoning By-law was presently in circulation, and that the appeal period would expire on September 22, 1980. To date a number of inquiries and requests for clarification have been responded to. Written submissions as received will be presented collectively, together with a report and comment from the Township's Planning Consultants following the expiry of the mandatory appeal period. Also advised that applications for conversion certificates and re-zoning were in preparation, and once found acceptable by the Townshipls Planning Consultants would be made available for distribution. It is anticipated that distribution would commence on or about October 1st, following the expiry of the appeal period for By-law No. 1213/80. On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, report of the Planning Administrator be found satisfactory. Presented correspondence, communications, etc. as follows: . Ministry of Government Services, Realty Service Branch advising of renewed lease for Part Lot 5, Concession 3 to VE3 LSR Lake Simcoe Repeater Station; The Town of Markham re: Fitness Ontario Leadership Program to be held at Thornlea Secondary School; Pg. 198 TWENTIETH MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 Copies of letter from Minister, Ministry of Transportation & Communications and Gordon E. Smith, M.P.P. to Lloyd Boehm regarding petition forwarded to the Minister regarding interchange at Line 9 and No. 11 Highway; Ministry of Community and Social Services - April 1980 edition of Children's Aid Society early warning system; Raffle Lottery Licence #292064 issued to Loyal Orange Lodge 904 (Hawkestone); Ministry of Housing - newsletter, August 20, 1980 - Vol. 6 No.2; Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs - background issue of August 1, 1980 and August 8, 1980 and Bulletin No. 42; . On motion of Smith and Swainson correspondence, communications, etc. be received and placed on file. Treasurer presented receipts as follows for the month of August: . Bell Canada - grant-in-lieu (gross receipts) Robert Holmes - park receipts (gate) Fred Haughton - postage Jim Shellswell - building permits Susan E. Zak - RDS work snowplow winter 1979-80 Twp. of Oro - RDS work H. P . V . Central Oro Ratepayers Association - council minutes Province of Ontario - audit Robert Holmes - park receipts (gate) Robert Holmes - phone Memorial Park Treasurer - arrears Treasurer - 1980 taxes Carole Ayerst - arena wages Madeline Rest. - grader rental Oro Septi c - 15" x 2()' -::C 1: P. Robert Holmes - park receipts (gate) Mrs. E. Stillman - boat house rental Darlene Shoebridge - dog tags and library fee Oro Twp. Fire Dept. - lottery licence Treasurer - 1980 taxes Robert Holmes - park receipts (gate) Jim Shellswell - building permits Treasurer - 1980 taxes Loyal Orange Lodge - lottery licence Mr. R. Bowman - road work 32 x 15 culvert & cuppler Phyllis Dale (Lock)- C of A B19/80 Alvin Moore (Forster) C of A B18/80 Glendenning Farm - C of A B20/80 Jim Shellswell - building permits Bell Canada - grant-in-lieu (gross receipts) Treasurer - 1980 taxes Treasurer - trans. from lot levy $23,186.25 804.50 5.78 218.00 125.00 29.40 26.00 6,844.85 642.00 9.77 15,000.00 20,000.00 1,290.36 45.00 120.00 247.00 10.00 211. 00 2.00 118,000.00 306.50 398.00 170,000.00 2.00 198.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 79.00 23,186.25 270,000.00 1,295.00 On motion of Swainson and Sanderson, Treasurer's report of receipts as presented be accepted as satisfactory. Presented letter from D. S. White, Solicitor with reference to Township of Oro purchase from Newson land for the improvement to 15/16 Side Road, advising that search of title revealed that the property in question is subject to lease in favour of Ontario Plowmen's Association from September 1, 1981 to October 7, 1981. Also subject to easement in favour of the Hydro Electric . Pg. 199 TWENTIETH MEETING (Conti d) SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 . Power Commission for transmission line running parallel to the road allowance between 15/16 Sideroad. Letter requests that the Township advise if it is prepared to accept title to the said lands subject to the described easement and lease. On motion of Smith and Sanderson that the Township of Oro is prepared to accept title to the lands to be purchased from Roy Newson for improvement to 15/16 Side Road subject to lease in favour of Ontario Plowmen's Association from September 1, 1981 to October 7, 1981 and subject to easement in favour of Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission for the transmission line running parallel to Road Allowance between 15/16 Side Road. Presented letter from D.S. White with respect to Big Cedar Parks forwarding copy of Development Agreement which has been executed by Big Cedar Parks Ltd. On motion of Sanderson and Swainson that the Development Agreement as executed by Big Cedar Parks Ltd. be tabled until next regular meeting. Reeve requested that this be by recorded vote: Yea - Councillor Smith Councillor Sanderson Councillor Swainson Nay - Reeve Howard Campbell . Presented letter from Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Live Stock Branch with respect to report of a Committee of the Ontario Sheep Association. The Association has attempted to set out guidelines for Municipal Valuers in respect to the Dog Licencing and Livestock and Poultry Protection Act. Letter requests that the Council review these recommendations and provide same to the Township Valuers. Letter further advises that the Ministry would support the recommendation. On motion of Smith and Swainson letter and copy of recommendations be received and Clerk to forward copy of same to Township Live Stock Valuers for their information and comments. Presented registered letter from Guy. L. Maurice, Chairman, Committee appointed to review the number of Trustees to be elected by Separate School Supporters. The Committee being appointed in accordance with Section 110 of the Separate School Act. The report shows that Ward 6, consisting of Townships of Matchedash, Orillia, Oro, Medonte, Mara, Rama, Morrison and Village of Cold water having a total asse~nt of $31,976,910.00 are entitled to 1 board member. Total membership for Simcoe County Roman Catholic School Board being 16. . On motion of Sanderson and Smith, registered letter setting number of members for Separate School Board be received and Clerk to act accordingly for election purposes. Presented registered letter from Deputy Director of Titles with respect to application to Land Titles as applied for by Solicitor for Horseshoe Valley Limited for certain lands in the Township of Oro composed of parts of Lots 1 and 2 in Concession 3, designated as Part 1 on the attached plan of survey dated May 18, 1979 signed by John Poltage, O.L.S. The notice being served upon the Township because of its jurisdiction and control of lands adjacent to the east and west of the lands under application. . . . Lc TWENTIETH MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 Pg. 200 On motion of Sanderson and Swainson notice as presented be received and filed for necessary reference. Presented letter from the Royal Canadian Legion, Barrie (Ontario No. 174) Branch, with respect to 1980 Poppy Campaign and price of wreath for memorial servi ce. On motion of Smith and Sanderson letter be received and one No. 20 wreath be purchased for the Townshi p of Oro. Sandra Hill was present before Council at 3:30 p.m. as previously arranged on the Agenda, with respect to application for a loan under the Ontario Home Renewal Program for drilling a well on the property as well as some repairs to the home. Prior to the motion Councillor Swainson declared a conflict of interest. On motion of Sanderson and Smith that the Township consider wells where necessary, for an adequate potable water supply under the Ontario Home Renewal Program. On motion of Swainson and Sanderson that the following accounts be paid. Wages - Offi ce - 4 weeks ending August 22nd, 1980 W.D.S. - II II II II II II Park II II II II II II Arena - 5 " II II 31st, II Jarratt Community Hall - renovations Standor Consultants - fee from calculating O.R.S.T. McGill Environment - Memorial Park Bank of Commerce - term deposit Treasurer of Ontario - tax registration Texaco Canada - building department Nabel Leasing - rental postage machine Receiver General - postage Oro Agricultural Society - grant Stewart, Esten - re: Big Cedar Bank of Commerce - term deposit Bank of Commerce - term deposit Sterling Trust - re: Norma Sanderson Browning & Sanders - garbage contract August Stewart, Esten - subsearch Bradley's - office supplies Robert Holmes - park expenses Stewart, Esten - Committee of Adjustment Howard Campbell - expenses re: M.I.A. The Examiner - ad re: Council meeting Treasurer of Ontario - M.A.&F. re: Tile Drainage Debenture The Packet - ad re: council meeting Northern Stationery - office supplies Henry Neufeld - A.M.O. expenses Neptune Meters - re: Jo-Con Ontario Hydro - Shanty Bay street lights Robinson Hardware - Memorial Park account Foundation of Aggregate Studies - renewal $ 7,880.72 1,360.52 827. 72 1,615.24 900.00 1,711.21 110.00 200,000.00 6.00 71. 95 63.43 964.44 900.00 667.15 275,000.00 125,000.00 3,699.27 3,011.20 23.00 23.04 30.00 50.00 38.25 7.08 665.91 7.28 56.60 345.15 1,860.11 11. 81 28.79 10.00 . TWENTIETH MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 Whitfield Office Outfitters - copy paper Ron Young - plumbing - re:Jo-Con Green & Ross - W.D.S. Charles C. Udell - grass cutting various locations Bell Canada - Park Bell Canada - office Pratt Motor Supply - W.D.S. Eric Cockburn Elec. - repairs at office McGill Environmental - Memorial Park Rawson's Garage - Chief Building Official's car Henry Neufeld - building department BP Oil - W.O. S . Pitney Bowes - postage meter rental Whitfield's Office Outfitters - office furniture Keith Maxwell - weed cutting Fire Accounts - month of August Pg. 201 $ 122.19 108.00 211.63 555.00 17.19 129.03 19.47 50.82 110.00 32.56 18.18 226.96 52.97 128.35 66.00 2,471. 54 . Clerk presented a draft form which could be used for 1981 Dog Licence and explained uses such form could accomplish to save time and produce a more simplified system of filing for records. On motion of McLean and Swainson, that the proposed form for Dog Licences be accepted as satisfactory and that Clerk be authorized to have the forms prepared and printed for use in 1981. Presented letter from Simcoeside Ratepayers Association to Councillor Swainson and Chairman of the Park Committee requesting permission to clear the four lots on Plan 1488 being the park lands for the Plan of Subdivision. Also presented letter from the same Association to Councillor Clarence Smith as Chairman of the Road Committee with respect to posts for street signs. On motion of Smith and McLean that a meeting be arranged for Committee of Council to meet with representatives of the Simcoeside Ratepayers Association to consider requests of both letters. Reeve Campbell reported on attending the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Valley Land Management meeting, held on September 4, 1980. Reeve Campbell also reported that Committee of Council had visited the Twin Lakes Arena, Orillia, Coldwater Arena and Elmvale Arena to look at the seating arrangements and types of structures for same. On motion of McLean and Smith adjourn to meet again on Monday, September 22, 1980 at 9:30 a.m. . ~ Cl e - H." N . fe 1 d ~A~ Reeve - Howard A. Ca pbell