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09 22 1980 Council Minutes COUNCIL CHAMBERS - SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 TWENTY-FIRST MEETING . Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present, except Deputy-Reeve Allan McLean. Reeve Howard A. Campbell in the chair. The minutes of the last regular meeting were on motion of Smith and Swainson confirmed as printed and received. . Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular meeting: Orillia Packet and Barrie Examiner re: tender ad for supply and stockpiling of winter sand and copy of letter to MTC advising of tender call as well as copy of letter to local contractors forwarding Township Tender Form for the winter sand; Green & Ross Tire Co. Ltd. advising their quotation to supply 12 radial truck tires and 6 radial grader tires had been accepted, subject to MTC approval and copy of letter to MTC advising of the acceptance of quotations and requesting approval of Council's action; also copy of letters to all firms having given quotations to supply the tires; Ernest Bidwell and Bruce Anderson, Township Live Stock Valuers forwarding copy of guidelines for municipal valuers as recommended by Committee appointed to review and make recommendations with respect to standardizing form for Live Stock killed by dogs or wolves; Royal Canadian Legion - placing order for wreath; D. S. White, Solicitor reply to Solicitors enquiry regarding lease and easement on title of property from which the Township is purchasing land for widening of side road 15/16 in Concession 1. On motion of Sanderson and Smith, copies of letters as presented and forwarded accepted as satisfactory. Presented copy of letter from Simcoe County Health Unit to Vincent Racco, Lots 7, 8 and 9, Plan 1098 advising of inspection of his property, noting the conditions of the property because of the keeping of chickens and setting out requirements that must be carried out should the practice of keeping chickens continue. On motion of Sanderson and Swainson copy of letter be received and filed for reference as required. Presented letter from D. S. White, Solicitor forwarding account for professional services rendered at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing of the appeal by Holmberg against the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. The Hearing was held on September 5, 1980. On motion of Smith and Swainson, letter and account be received and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same. . Presented copy of letter to Knelson Water Wells Ltd. confirming acceptance of his quotation to dri1l a well at the Township Machine Shed. Also copy of letter to MTC advising of Council's acceptance of the quotation and requesting approval of Council's action in this respect. And, copy of letter to all persons submitting a quotation, expressing Council's appreciation for their quotation and advising of the acceptance of a quotation. Pg. 203 TWENTY-FIRST MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 . Councillor Smith reported that as authorized at the last meeting he had attended to the matter of having a pump installed into the new well and hooked up to the present line from the old well to the Machine Shed. And, copy of water well record as reported and filed by Knelson Water Wells Ltd. along with invoice for the cost of drilling well and 24 hour test completed for a total amount of $2,000.00. On motion of Sanderson and Swainson copies of letters as presented be placed on file for records along with well record and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of the account to a total of $2000.00 and Road Supt. include the amount in the September Road Accounts. Presented copy of Affi davit being an Agreement to understandi ng as executed by J. Morri s, owner of Lot 4, Pl an 807 for permi ssion of Council to 1 eave the original existing residence until the new residence has been completed. The request. for permission is for a period of one year and agreeing to demolish the existing residence six months after the new residence is ready for occupancy. . On motion of Smith and Swainson Council.. authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Building Permit for the construction of a residence on Lot 4, Plan 807, prior to the demolition of the present residence, since Mr. J. Morris has signed an Affidavit, acknowledging that permission is valid for a period of one year or until completion of the proposed new dwelling, whichever is the lesser period. of time and that the existing residence will be demolished within a period of six months thereof, and that at no time shall both dwellings be concurrently resided in or otherwise occupied for residential use. . Presented copy. of letter to Norman E. Shelswell of Norshell Developments requesting renewal of Bank Letter of Credit for a further period of one year. A copy of the letter had been forwarded to the Bank of Montreal, Fred Grant Square, Barrie, Ontario and Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Ltd., Consultants for Norshell Developments and Township Engineer, Stuart N. Keyes and Associates Ltd. And, letter from Bank of Montreal dated September 11, 1980 confirming renewal of the letter of credit to September 30, 1981 for an amount of $75,445.00. All other conditions of the original letter of credit remaining the same as established September 15, 1977. On motion of Sanderson and Smith, letter from the Bank of Montreal confirming renewal of Letter of Credit with expiry date of September 30, 1981 be received and placed on file for records. Re-presented letter from D. S. White, Solicitor with respect to Development Agreement between the Township of Oro and Big Cedar Parks Ltd. as prepared by the Solicitors and executed by Big Cedar Parks Ltd. and presented to last meeting of Council when it was tabled. Also presented copy of letter to Township Solicitor advising that the Agreement had been tabled. Clerk advised that C.M. Loopstra, Solicitor for Big Cedar Parks Ltd. had telephoned to enquire, why the Agreement had not been signed, since the requirements of having the 1978 taxes paid by August 29, 1980 had been honoured as agreed at a previous meeting with Oro Council and had requested he be advised of Council's action, in order that necessary building permits applied for could be issued. Pg. 204 TWENTY-FIRST MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 . On motion of Sanderson and Smith that the Development Agreement as prepared by the Township Solicitor and Solicitor for Big Cedar, Parks Ltd. as presented, and executed by Big Cedar Parks Ltd. be completed and Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign the said Agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Oro and three copies be returned to the Townshi p Sol i citor to be registered on title and duplicate original copy after registration be returned to the Township for filing and copy of same be forwarded to Solicitor for Big Cedar Parks. And further, that the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue building permits for Phase 2 of Big Cedar Parks Development. In accordance with resolution of Council passed at a meeting held on September 8, 1980, Council and Road Supt. held an on'"":site inspection of roads in Sugar Bush Development on September 15th and later met with executive of Simcoe Side Ratepayers regarding park lands on Plan 1488. Councillor Smith reported on the site inspection with respect to request for "stop" sign at bottom of Huron Woods Drive at Algonguin Trail and advised that the Road Supt. had been asked to convey to members of the Indian Park Association Council's recommendation that a "yield" sign be placed on both roads at this intersection, subject to MTC and Ontario Provincial Police approval. On motion of Sanderson and Swainsonthat the report be accepted and matter be left until the Road Supt. reports back to Council. Councillor Swainson reported on the site inspection of the park lots on Plan 1488 and advised that Council would be prepared to authorize the Simcoe Side Ratepayers Association to clean up the brush on the lots. On motion of Sanderson and Smith that the report of the on site meeting be accepted and Simcoe Side Ratepayers Association be authorized to clean up the brush on the park lots on Plan 1488 in preparation for recreational use and al so that the Townshi p of Oro wi 11 supply the posts for the street signs. Presented letter from Ann Davis, Tourism Industry Consultant, Ministry of Industry and Tourism, in response to Township request for draft copy of a By-l aw for the control of campground development and forwarding a draft copy of a guide By-law. All of which being as a result of her previous letter advising of assistance available from the Branch of the Ministry which was presented to a meeting of Council held on August 26, 1980. On motion of Swainson and Smith, letter and copy of a draft By-law which may be used by Munici.palities to incorporate segments to strengthen existing By-laws or as guide in preparation of such a By-law, be received and placed on file for reference when the Township By-law for Tourist Campgrounds is drafted for consideration. . Presented correspondence, communications, etc. as follows: . Copy of Hon. 1. L. Wells, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, remarks to 1980 A.M.O. conference; A.C.R.O. newsletter and energy conservation seminar announcement; Pg. 205 TWENTY-FIRST MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 . M.I.G.A. "Background" newsletters issues of Aug. 15 & Aug. 22/80; N.V.C.A. minutes, Aug. 16 & Sept. 3/80 meetings and 1981 preliminary budget; G. W. Luhowy announcement of law practice; J.D. Graham, Solicitor, inquiry and Clerks response re: Subdividers Agreement Plan 1642; M.I.G.A. re: area meetings, local Boards of Health; M.I.G.A. re: summary of remarks made at meetings on the proposed new apportionment system; Safeguard distributors - advertisement re: one~write account system; County of Simcoe, Recreation Committee, Recreation Resources Seminar announcement; Daily Commercial News Sept. 5/80 issue; Copies of Plans 51R-9734, 9771 and 9772; T.D. Bank, Financial rate letter; . On motion of Sanderson and Smith that correspondence, communications etc. as presented be placed on file. On motion of Sanderson and Smith that Councillor Swainson attend the Recreation Resources Seminar to be held at Georg.ian College on Saturday, September 27, 1980. Clerk to forward registration form and registration fee. Presented letter from Oro Township Horticultural Society extending an invitation to Council to attend the Annual Awards Night on October 20, 1980 at the Shanty Bay Community School Centre. A buffet supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. On motion of Smith and Swainson, Clerk to reply and advise that four members of Counci 1 and thei r spouses wi 11 attend. Presented a letter from James E. Domm, President, Barrillia Park Ratepayers Association, with respect to Boat LaUlching facilities. Letter requests improvement either to foot of Line 7 or foot of Bayview Avenue, since both areas are presently inadequate due to "soft" bottom and causing on many occasions, cars to become stuck and having to be towed out. A written reply is requested. On motion of Swainson and Sanderson that the Township have not made it a practice to establish boat launching facilities in any area of the Township and in Council's opinion a proposal in this regard would be difficult, if not impossible to carry out throughout the Township. And further, that Council feel that this should be the responsibility of a local area to improve such facilities. The Chief Building Official James Shellswell was present at 11:35 a.m. and advised of the 1980 Annual Workshop Meeting for the Chief Building Official Association to be held on October 1 - 3, 1980 at Thunder Bay. On motion of Sanderson and Smith, that the Chief Building Official not attend the Seminar in 1980. . Presented letter from County of Simcoe advising of payment due for second installment of County Levy on September 30, 1980. Clerk-Treasurer reported that payment for second and final installment had been delivered to the County- Treasurer on September 15th in order to receive a discount, which exceeded investment of the same amount by term deposit. Total discount for prepayment . TWENTY-FIRST MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 22~ 1980 for second installment was in the amount of $321.02 and discount for final installment due December 15th was in the amount of $2,063.70 for a total discount of $2,384.72. County payment with discount being in the amount of $134,278.28. Pg. 206 On motion of Smith and Swainson action taken by. Treasurer accepted as satisfactory. Clerk-Treasurer advised that the third installment for.~Simcoe County Board of Education is due on September 30th in the amount of $372,181.40. Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board third installment of $7,698.00 is due as well. On motion of Swainson and Smith Treasurer authorized to issue cheques in payment of the third installments to both School Boards and have same delivered by the due date of September 30, 1980. . Presented 1 etter from Central Oro Ratepayers Associ ati on expressing concern that the bridge on 15/16 Side Road between the first and second line will not be widened for two lane traffic. Letter requests Council to consider approaching the Ministry again for the widening since the Ministry at present has advised that the widening of the bridge is not essential. On motion of Sanderson and Swainson Clerk to reply and advise that the Ministry has advised that the present structure of the bridge is sound and does not warrant replacement, and in the Ministry's opinion the traffic does not necessitate widening at this time with proper signing in both directions. Accordingly, the Ministry is not prepared to subsidize the expenditure. And further, that in Council's opinion, an expenditure of 100% of the cost to the ratepayers for the widening of the bridge at this time could not be entertained when other areas in the Township would appear to require a greater priority and qualify for sUbsidy approval by the Ministry. Presented letter from Central Oro Ratepayers Association advising that the Association has been contacted in the past few weeks by several residents of the area with concern over the sewage lagoon of Oro Septic Service (L. Squire) on part Lot 17, Conc. 7. Concerns expressed refer to odour and possible seepage or overflow during heavy rains into nearby streams or wells. Letter further requests that Council notify the Ministry of Natural Resources regardi ng concerns over well sand desi re to have the water wells tested, and would also ask that the Ministry monitor the lagoons and area wells on a regular basis. . On motion of Swainson and Smith, Clerk to reply and advise that approval for the lagoons and maintenance of same is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment and not the Ministry of Natural Resources and that the Ministry of the Environment has approved the lagoon established in accordance with their requirements. The Ministry has also advised that the lagoon is checked on regular basis and it would appear that the Ministry would have concern of leakage or overflow, since approval of the lagoon requires that the contents of the lagoon must be within a definite level below the top of the berm. Council would suggest that the Association contact the Ministry of the Environment, 12 Fairview Road, Barrie for further clarification of the conditions of approval and requirements for regular maintenance by the operator. Pg. 20Z TWENTY-FIRST MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 . Road Supt. Fred Haughton was present before Council at 1:10 p.m. with respect to road matters. Mr. Haughton related to Council the progress on 15/16 Side Road. The pit run gravel now completed and crushed presently being applied. Upon completion of the crushed gravel of 15/16 Side Road the other crushed gravel will be applied to other Township roads. Road Supt. brought to the attention of Council the matter of a drainage ditch on Lot 6, Plan 1501, the owner Norman P. Cryderman had advised him that he proposed to fill in the ditch. Fred Haughton advised Council that he had suggested to Mr. & Mrs. Cryderman that such action should not betaken since this ditch appeared to carryall run-off water and has done so since the plan was developed. On motion of Smith and Swainson that Council of the Township of Oro is of the opinion that the drainage ditch on Lot 6, Plan 1501 should remain as it has exi sted s.i nce Pl an 1501 was developed and served as a water course for run off water, therefore the water course should not be fi lled. .. The matter of Township Benefits with respect to employees regarding O.H.I.P. contributions, presently based on employment for one year prior to Township contributions was brought to attention of Council. Reason for matter being brought to Council was because of the probation period for a new employee being 6 months. On motion of Swainson and Smith, that the O.H.I.P. benefit shall apply after the 6 months probationary period rather than the one year period presently enforce and this be incorporated into the By-law when same is amended. The contribution by the Township shall only apply when the probationary period of the employee becomes satisfactory to Council. The Planning Administrator was present at 2:00 p.m. to review planning and development matters. The following was presented: Ontario Municipal Board inquiring as to circulation status of By-law No. 1213/80 (Waterfront Zoning); Ministry of Housing advising of availability of reports collected and available on loan from the Ministry on Energy Conservation. On motion of Smith and Swainson correspondence as presented be placed on file. Planning Administrator to respond to the inquiry of the O.M.B. in respect to By-law No. 1213/80. Presented request by Dr. D. A. McGee, pt. Lot 28, Conc. 5 (Greenwood Forest) to erect a fence 101 in height to enclose a tennis court proposed within 5' of the streetline, notwithstanding By-law No. 11231s provisions which requires a setback of 30' for such a fenced enclosure. On motion of Smith and Swainsonthat Council authorize erection of a 10 foot high open chain link fence not closer than 10 feet to the street line, notwithstanding the provisions of By-law No. 1123. . Pg. 208 TWENTY~FIRSTMEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 . Rezoning application No. P1/80 by Horseshoe Valley Resorts Ltd. to extend "C3 - Resort Commercial" zoning on part of Lot 1, Conc. 4 and to request by exception, special height exemption exceeding those provided in By-law No. 1031 to permit expansion of accommodation facilities. Also presented recommendation of Oro Planning Board that a special meeting with Council be held to review the matter. On motion of Swainson and Smith, that a Special Joint Meeting with arc:> Planning Board be held on Tuesday, September 23, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to review the Horseshoe Valley Resorts re-zoning proposal. Rezoning application No. P2/80by Frank Lepschi to permit by exception, the use of Lot 1, R.P. 1195 in part, as a sound recording studio, in addition to the existing permitted use of the property as a marine and leisure product sales outlet. On motion of Smith and Swainsonthat subject to receipt of a letter of credit as deposit against all costs of rezoning, and any necessary plans and/or supporting materials, Council are prepared to enact an exception to Restricted Area By-law No. 1031 as amended, to permit the use of Lot 1, R.P. 1195, in part, as a recording studio in addition to those uses existing or permitted on the subject lands. Planning Administrator to prepare a draft by-law for consideration upon receipt of the standard letter of credit in the amount of $2,000.00. . Presented a Noti ce of Sal e under Mortgage recei ved by regi stered mai 1, from Li vingston, Myers & Cockburn, Sol i ci tors for Li lli an Grace Brock and Bruce H. Brock. Default has been made in payment of moneys due under a certain mortgage dated March 24, 1975 between Jo-Con Developments Ltd. and Lillian Grace Brock and Bruce H. Brock. The property listing of Plan M-66 includes Block "A" of Plan M-66 for which the Township hold a deed registered as Instrument No. 6754 on July 16, 1976 as parcel A-I, Section M-66. According to Solicitors for Lillian and Bruce Brock no Discharge of Mortgage had been registered. Clerk advised that the Township Solicitor had been contacted in this regard. On motion of Smith and Swainson, Notice of Sale under Mortgage as presented be received and Clerk to have Township Solicitors have a Discharge of Mortgage obtained and registered with respect to Block "A" of Plan M-66. Presented letter from Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Ltd. with respect to the draft plan approval for Guthrie Plains Subdivision to Melville R. Hastings which shall lapse on November 18, 1980 if the final approval of the plan is not given by the Ministry of Housing before that date. Letter further outlines problems that have faced Melville R. Hastings to sell the proposed draft approval property to a Developer/Buil der parti ally due to current status of economy along with extremely high mortgage rates, which have resulted in very poor market conditions for the lots. Also the added costs that Mr. Hastings had had to construct two wells for the water supply system in the interim. Therefore on behalf of their client, Skelton, Brumwell & Associates are requesting Council to pass a resolution supporting a two year extension to the draft plan approval to November 18, 1982. After further consideration, Oro Council passed the following resolution. . ... Pg. 209 TWENTY-FIRST MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 . On motion of Swainson and Smith OroCouncil are prepared to support an extension of draft approval for a period of one year to November 18~ 1981 and no longer. Should consideration of a further extension be requested a new Subdividers Agreement would be required in order for the Agreement to meet the present Township Stan~ard Subdivider's Agreement with respect to lot levies and drainage requi rements as well as other sped fi c requirements included in the present standard Subdividers Agreement. Presented Notice of Association of Municipal Clerk & Treasurers of Ontario, Zone 2 .>Meeting to be held on October 2~ 1980 at Guelph. On motion of Smith and Swainson that the Clerk or Deputy Clerk be authorized to attend if possible. Presented memo from the Hon. ThomasL. Wells, forwarding copy of remarks presented at meetings on the proposed new apportionment system and impact of the New Equalization Factors. On motion of Swainson and Smith memo and copy of remarks presented at meetings of the proposed new apportionment system be received and placed onfi 1 e for. necessary reference. . Presented letter from StandorBusiness Consultants requesting Councilto consider giving a letter of recommendation as to their qualifications and performance in regard to the Retail Sales Tax Rebate obtained for the Township ofOro. On motion of Smith and Swainson letter be received and Clerk to prepare suitable letter for services performed by Standor Business Consultants regarding Retail Sales Tax Rebate obtained for the Township. On motion of Smith and Swainson a letter be forwarded to Oro Agricultural Society expressing Council I s appreci ation for the efforts the Fai r Board executive and directors applied for another successful Oro Fair. On motion of Swainson and Smith that a letter be forwarded to the Township Fire Chief expressing Council's appreciation for efforts of the Volunteer Fire display at Oro Fair in 1980 and request that the Fire Chief convey the same to the 4 fire districts. On motion of Smith and Swainson October 6, 1980 at 9:30 a.m. ~ adjourn to meet again on Monday, ~j)~ Reeve ~ Howard A. Campbell . .. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 Pg. 210 SPECIAL MEETING . Council met this evening at the call of the Reeve for a Special Meeting as a joint meeting of Council and Oro Pl anni ng Board at 7: 30 p.m. All members having been duly notified. Also several matters requiring Council's attention prior to next regular meeting not completed at meeting of September 22, 1980. All members of Council present except Deputy Reeve Allan McLean. Reeve Howard A. Campbell in the chair. Present from Planning Board were: Wallace Gough - Chairman Thelma Halfacre - Vice-Chairman Allan Johnson - member George Roberts - Secretary, Oro Planning Board Present from Horseshoe ValleyLtd were: John Cockburn Millet Salter . The purpose of the meeting being to receive a presentation by Horseshoe Valley Resorts for a rezoning proposal to extend the IIC3 ... Resort Commercial" zoning on part of Lot 1, Concession 4, including a height exception, to facilitate construction of an expanded accommodation and recreation complex. Reeve Campbell opened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and welcomed the representatives of Horseshoe Valley Limited, John Cockburn and Millett Salter and called upon them to make their presentation. Mr. Cockburn introduced in general terms the proposed development and concept and nature of the time sharing accommodation, as well as the rezoning required to facilitate the proposal,.. since at present by accurate scaling not sufficient property is zoned under "C3". Mr. Cockburn also commented that the concept of the complex had been discussed with representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and seemed to be very we 11 recei ved. Mr. Millett Sal ter then proceeded to present the conceptual floor plans of the proposed accommodation complex and illustrated on the. preliminary plans of the facility. The plans presented illustrated the elevation, type of rooms, split level viewing areas referred to as mezzanine. The concept proposes to contain indoor swimming pools, meeting rooms, addition to dining room, walk-ways in each level, motel units and the time shari ng units. Council and Planning Board members asked a number of questions, with respect to proposal for heating system, staging proposals and clarification of time-share banking. . . .' . Pg. 211 SPECIAL MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 In reply Mr. Salter advised that no definite decision as to type of heating had been made. The proposal subject to suitable financial committments would be to proceed with the entire complex since one part could not function without the other. Mr. Cockburn explained briefly the time sharing and computerized banking of such facilities. There being no further questions, Reeve Campbell asked the Chairman of Oro Planning Board whether the members had any further impact and or recommendations or whether Oro Planning Board were prepared to recommend the conceptual proposal and necessary zoning amendments. At this point, Wallace Gough of Oro Planning Board assumed the meeting as Chairman of Oro Planning Board and asked members for comments and or questions if any. After some discussion and consideration Oro Planning Board passed the following resolution. Moved by Halfacre, and seconded by Johnson that Oro Planning Board recommend to OroTownship Council the resort commercial development proposed by Horseshoe Valley Ltd. on part of Lot 1, Concession 4, as presented underSubmtssion No. PI/80. Planning Board are of the opinion that the proposed development conforms. with the basic intent and purpose of the Official Plan of the Oro Planning Area. Specifically the proposal reflects the type of facilities intended by the plan's resort and commercial policies and is consistent with the development existing in the Horseshoe Valley area. After the passing of the resolution by Oro Planning Board, the Chairman Wallace Gough turned the meeting back to Reeve Howard Campbell. Council after further discussion of the proposal and reviewing of the recommendations of Oro Planning Board as recommended by their resolution, took the following action: On motion. of Sanderson and Smith that Oro Township Council approve in principle the development proposed by Horseshoe Valley Limited as presented under Submission PI/80, on part of Lot 1, Concession 4. And further, Oro Council hereby authorize the Township Planning Consultants, Ainley & Associates Ltd. to prepare a Development Control By-law under Section 35(a) of The Planning Act, to require adequate Site Plan Control Provisions to be effected on the sUbject lands proposed for development. In addition, Ainley & Associates Ltd. are authorized to prepare a Draft By-law for consideration to amend By-law No. 1031 as amended, to facilitate the development proposed, and to provide for a maximum building height not to exceed 20 metres. All costs incurred are to be bourne by the Development Proponents under like terms of the earlier Consulting Services Agreement entered into with the Municipality in respect to preparation of the proposed Official Plan Amendment relating to the subject lands. Following the joint meeting of Council and Planning Board and members of Oro Planning Board hearing several matters requiring Council's attention were considered by Council. Pg. 212 SPECIAL MEETING (Conti d) SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 . The matter of setting a date for an Annual Ratepayers Meeting was again considered by Council since no date for same had been arrived at. On motion of Swainson and Sanderson that Council hold a Ratepayers Meeting on Monday, October 27th at 8:00 p.m. and Clerk to pUblish notice accordingly. Reeve Campbell presented a letter received from concerned residents and educators with respect to Professional Activity Days which conflict with local fairs. On motion of Smith and Swainson that the Council of the Township of Oro endorse the letter from Peter and Joanna McEwen to Simcoe County Board of Education requesting the Board to change the dates set as Professional ActiVity Days so that they would not conflict with local Fair Days as it has in the past few years for the Oro Fall Fair in the Township of Oro. The matter. of sale of the antique cupboard at the Town Hall was discussed. Three offers had been received from lo<zal residents of the Township namely, $350.00, $375.00 and $400.00. On motion of Sanderson and Smith the offer of Joanna and Peter McEwen be accepted. for a total amouAt of $400.00 and further that the money be used to refurnish the original Council table aAd other furnishings for the Town Hall. l1li On motion of Swainson and Smith, adjourn at 10:20 p.m. ~ie~ .