03 02 1981 Council Minutes
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MARCH 2, 1981
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SEVENTH MEETING
Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present.
Reeve McLean in the chair until noon, after which Deputy Reeve Stephen Davie
assumed the chair. Reeve McLean having to attend a previous committment.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on February 16, 1981 were
on motion of Arbour and Vousden confirmed as printed and received.
Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular
meeting to:
Ministry of Transportation and Communications forwarding resolutions
requesting approval for additional cu.yds of sand re-mixed and approval
for the 2,600 cubic yards of crushed gravel applied on 15/16 Sideroad in
1980 under construction for which written approval had not been requested
nor received;
Ministry of Transportation and Communications forwarding OB-MR-28 and
FB-MRA 36 & 36A, the Program of Proposed Expenditures for Highway Improvements
for 1981, along with letter of explanation - and request for Supplementary
Allocation of subsidy moneys for 1981 and supporting program OB-MRA-28 for
reconstruction of 15/16 Side Road for which normal subsidy money allotted was not
sufficient without affecting other pro-rams scheduled under construction
for 1981, additional subsidy allocation requested being in the amount
of $55,000.00;
Orillia Public Library Board requesting the Board enter into contract for
library services on basis of the Township matching the Provincial Grant
as had been agreed to by the Barrie Public Library Board;
Oro Agricultural Society advising that Council have authorized a grant in
the amount of $900.00 to be forwarded after August 1, 1981;
Shanty Bay Ratepayers Association and Oro Station Ratepayers Association
forwarding copy of letter from Barrie Suburban Road Commission with
respect to pathway on north side of Shanty Bay Road, speed limit and
intersection County Road 20 and 27 (sign) and lights;
Secretary, Jarratt Community Hall Committee forwarding balance of loan
authorized to complete the renovations;
Small Craft Harbours Branch re: government wharves - requesting further
information;
Ministry of the Attorney General and the Hon. John Chretian, Minister of
Justice and Attorney General of Canada - forwarding resolution endorsing
the resolution of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth;
Chairman Traffic Committee for International Plowing Match with respect
to removal of culverts after the plowing match on 15/16 Side Road and
other Township roads where parking entrance is required;
President Simcoe Side Ratepayers Association re: park lands on Plan 1488,
Lots 138, 139, 143 & 144, with respect to wood sold as result of clearing
of lot;
Ontario Humane Society re: increase of per capita fee from $2.05 to $2.10
for 1981;
Stewart, Esten Solicitor forwarding cheque for professional services re:
land purchased from Robert Marshall - part Lot W~ 2, Conc. 6;
Ministry of Natural Resources returning original licence for Township pit
which is to be replaced with new licence showing increase tonnage to 90,000 tons
(82,000 tonne). Also new licence issued on Feb. 10/81 upon receipt of
original licence;
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SEVENTH MEETING (Conti d) MARCH 2, 1981
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Willow Park Motel, registered letter being a follow up letter with respect
to account for log jam removal completed October 16, 1980;
On motion of Davie and Halfacre copies of letters as presented and forwarded
accepted as satsifactory and be placed on file for reference.
Presented letter from D. S. White, Solicitor (Stewart, Esten) with respect
to Big Cedar Parks Ltd., regarding unopened road a110wance between Lots 5
and 6, Concession 13 requesting closing and conveyance of same. Solicitor
advises that in the firm's opinion, Big Cedar Parks Ltd. is entitled to
a conveyance of Part 3 and 4, on Reference Plan 51R-9591 but are only entitled
to proceeds of sale of Parts 1 and 2, Section 462(3). Letter further advises
that the Township should proceed and convey Parts 3 and 4 to Big Cedar
Parks Ltd., pursuant to Section 462(1), as has been done in previous cases,
a By-law should be passed closing the road and a declaration of the Clerk
be prepared stating that records have been searched and no record of compensation
having been paid for the existing travelled road. A duplicate copy of the
conveyance from the Township to Big Cedar Parks Ltd. for Parts 3 and 4 was enclosed.
Also further letter advising that the Township will have to determine whether
or not it is prepared to sell the easterly portion of this unopened road
allowance and forwarding copy of letter from C. M. Loopstra to D.S. White
with respect to conveyance of Parts 1 and 2.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden that the matter be referred back to
the Township Solicitor and request further committment from Big Cedar Parks.
Oro Council are not prepared to proceed any further until the Big Cedar Park
Estates assume in writing that they are prepared to assume all costs in this
regard and are concerned as to whether in fact Parts 1 and 2 may be closed
under Section 462 since the road leads to water. Or alternatively should
any of the road allowance in question be closed under Section 462.
Presented letter from Murray S. Minshall, Area Consultant, Ministry of
Culture and Recreation in reply to Township enquiry regarding financial
assistance towards the maintenance osts of the African Episcopal Church.
On motion of Davie and Vousden letter be received and placed on file for
reference.
Presented letter from Dr. Basil Chadwick as a result of copy of
Township letter to D. K. Carroll, his solicitor regarding proposed meeting
of his property as scheduled by Council, requesting an appointment with
Council either at the next or following meeting of Council.
On motion of Davie and Vousden Clerk to reply and arrange for Mr. Chadwick
to attend at the site when the inspection is to take place, during Council IS
tour of road inspection, of which date Dr. Chadwick is to be notified.
Presented letter from D.S. White, Solicitor with respect to road widenings
concerning Newson, McQuaig and Thompson, advising that arrangements have been
made for persons to attend to sign necessary deeds.
On motion of Vousden and Arbour, letter be received and filed for reference.
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SEVENTH MEETING (Conti d) MARCH 2, 1981
Presented letter from Director of Education, Simcoe County Board of Education,
regarding Transportation Committee reporting of its meeting with the
citizens of Shanty Bay, held on Thursday, January 22, 1981 at which the
question of the safety of students attending Shanty Bay Public School
walking the distance from the Village to the school, was discussed. Director
advises that the busing of the children would not be any solution and would
not in any way relieve the unsafe condition. The Transportation Committee
recommended to the Board that the only real solution to the problem would
be for the Township of Oro to construct a walkway from the main intersection
to the school. The letter also contains two resolutions passed by Simcoe
County Board of Education regarding this matter.
On motion of Davie and Arbour letter be received and referred to Road Committee
for their recommendations in this regard.
Presented Polling Place Rental Agreement for use of Town Hall for the
Provincial Election, as signed on behalf of the Township. Fee for polling
place being $50.00.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, Polling Place Rental Agreement be received.
Presented letter from H. J. Christian, Administrator Extension Services,
Parks and Recreational Areas Branch, in response to Township letter of
February 13, 1981 following meeting with Mr. Christian in Toronto. Letter
sets out alternatives as requested by Council, for Oro Memorial Park and
clarification to several specific questions set out in letter of February
13, 1981.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, letter be received and referred to Parks
Committee who are to report back to Council with recommendations.
Presented letter from Paul G. M. Hermiston, Q.C. solicitor with respect 0
L. J. Torpey advising that the matter is on the trial list to be heard
in the Supreme Court. The trial list commences March 9, 1981.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, letter be received and filed for reference.
Presented letter from Secretary-Treasurer, Orillia Public Library advising
that the Township letter of February 17, 1981 regarding the 1981 contract
had been brought to the attention of the Library Board at meeting held
on February 18th and that the Orillia Library Board is prepared to offer a
contract at two times the 1981 Provincial Grant (amount not yet known) divided
by one third.
On motion of Arbour and Vousden, that letter and agreement be received and
Oro Township Library Board, Chairman and Secretary, be authorized to sign the
Agreement on the basis of matching the 1981 Provincial Grant being the same
agreement as with the Barrie Public Library Board receiving 2/3 of the Grant
and Orillia 1/3 and the Township matching the grant accordingly.
Presented account from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for aerial
photography (1300 hectares) for fill and floodline mapping - Willow Creek,
account having been paid to J. D. Barnes Ltd., to a total of $1,009.10 of
which the Provincial Federal share of 90% was $908.10 and the Township of
Oro share being in the amount of $100.90.
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SEVENTH MEETING (Contld) MARCH 2, 1981
On motion of Davie and Halfacre account for the Township of Oro share for
aerial photography, for the fill and floodline mapping to an amount of
$100.90 be paid and Treasurer authorized to issue and forward cheque for
payment of same to Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.
Presented letter from Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Traffic
Section, enclosing copies of proposed signing for this yearls International
Plowing Match in Simcoe County. Clerk advised that copy of letter and
plans of Traffic Control Devices were forwarded to the Chairman of the Simcoe
County Plowing Match Traffic Committee.
On motion of Davie and Halfacre letter and plans of Traffic Control Devices
as presented be received and placed on file, action taken in forwarding copy
of letter and copies of signing plans to Traffic Committee accepted as
satisfactory.
Presented letter from Chief Inspector, the Weed Control Act, Ministry of
Culture and Food with respect to Appointment of Weed Inspector for 1981.
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that Ivan Speers be re-appointed as the
Township Weed Inspector according to By-law No. 1206/80 and Clerk to complete
form and return same to Chief Weed Inspector.
Presented letter from Chairman, Board of Directors, Information Orillia
expressing appreciation of the Township1s recognition of the service by
way of an annual grant and requesting Council consider increasing the grant
in 1981 due to significant increase in their operation budget. Also copy
of Chairman's Report and Treasurerls Report from 1980.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, Oro Council authorize a grant in the
amount of $30.00 to Information Orillia for 1981.
Presented memorandum from B.B. Walsh, Fire Service Advisor, Orillia District
Office for the office of the Fire Marshall, Ministry of the Solicitor
General with reference to Regional Fire Training School for the County
of Simcoe to be held April 6th - 10th, 1981. A copy of this memorandum
and two application forms have been sent to the Chief of the Township Fire
Department. Applications for persons attending are to be completed and
returned no later than March 12, 1981.
On motion of Arbour and Davie memorandum be received and filed and referred
to Fire Chief and Fire Committee for completion and forwarding of names of
applicants to attend the Regional Fire Training School, subject to provision
in the Budget for same.
Presented letter from Mrs. Mary Rist, Lot 6, Plan 1098 requesting Council
to enforce By-law with respect to keeping of fowl in a residential area as well
as results of same by way of offensive odours and.run off water from the yard.
Letter is a reminder of last year's problems. Clerk presented copies of
letters forwarding to Vincent Racco, Lots 7, 8 and 9, Plan 1098 forwarded
August 7th and 27th, 1980 and copy of letter from Simcoe County Health Unit
to Mr. V. Racco dated September 30, 1980.
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SEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) MARCH 5, 1981
On motion of Arbour and Halfacre letter from Mrs. Mary Rist, copies of
letters forwarded to Vincent Racco in 1980 as presented be received and
a letter be forwarded to Vincent Racco requesting he advise Council
whether any fowl is still kept on the premises and what action he has taken
on the letter from Simcoe County District Health Unit. And further that
Council would hav~ no alte~native but to proceed with necessa~ action as
indicated in letter of August 27, 1980, shou1d the conditions ~equired
by the Simcoe County District Health Unit and the Township not have been
carried out. Copy of letter to be sent to concerned neighbour and the
S.C.D.H.U.
James Shellswell, Chief Building Official was present before Council at
11:30 a.m. with respect to building matters.
Mr. Shellswell reported on the Occupancy Certificate for residence completed
on Jo-Con Development by Knar Investments as presented to Council on
February 16th advising that Simcoe County District Health Unit had not issued
Use Permits. According to Council IS resolution the Occupancy Certificate was
to be suspended until the Use Permits were received from Simcoe County District
Health Unit. Chief Building Official advised that the Use Permits have now
been issued by the S.C.D.H.U.
The Planning, Administrator was present at 11:40 a.m. to review planning
and development matters. The following was presented:
S. Koole, 264827 Ontario Ltd., regarding O.P. Amendment No. 12 and By-law
No. 1213/80, requesting any notice of hearing, and response;
T. Holmberg, regarding By-law No. 1213/80, requesting appointment for
hearing and response;
Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Hearing regarding submission No. IS
Bl/81 - Burton, B2/81 - Randsalu and B3/81 - Bidwell;
Letter to M. Walt advising of enactment of By-law No. 1230/81 designating
part of Lot 21, Concession 5 as being subject to site plan control provisions
and outlining the requirements necessary to proceed with development;
Letter to D. Smith, solicitor, regarding zoning of the Forsythe property,
part of Lot 21, Concession 5, forwarded as directed from the last meeting
of Council;
Letter from the Simcoe County District Health Unit advising that they have
no objection to the issuance of Occupancy Permits for Lots 26, 50, and 59
on Plan M-66;
Copy of letter from Skelton, Brumwell & Associates to Ainley & Associates
regarding the zoning of Lot 12 on the proposed Windfield Estates plan of
subdivision.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that correspondence as presented by
placed on file.
Advised of recommendations of Oro Planning Board regarding the preparation
of amendments to the Township's Official Plan for the area north of Highway
No. 11, and advised that Council have been requested to attend the next
meeting of the Board on March 5, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. to review the draft terms
of reference for the works proposed to be undertaken.
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SEVENTH MEETING (Conti d) MARCH 2, 1981
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On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that report of the Planning Administrator
found satisfactory.
Presented letter from Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, forwarding
resolution of the Town of Newcastle requesting support of their resolution
that the request of the Town of Lincoln relative to interest on overdue
taxes not be endorsed. Clerk advised that the Township of Oro had not
endorsed the resolution.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, letter be received and filed with no action
taken.
Presented letter from Ducks Unlimited (Canada) being an application for an
easement allowing the flooding of waters over an abandoned right-of-way
in Lot 17, Conc. 2. Advising that the affected landowners favourably support
improvement of the existing wetland and the installation of an earthen dam
and subsequent water level management. The same permission as granted by
the landowners would be required in the form of an easement from the Township.
On motion of Halfacre and Arbour letter be received and copy forwarded to
N.V.C.A. for comments prior to any decision of Council in this regard. Oro
Council are of the opinion that an easement of a road allowance should not
be granted.
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Presented letter from South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority to inform of
the authority's continued concern of the water quality of lakes Simcoe and
Couchiching and the water courses that drain into them. Also attached is a
copy of a letter from the authority to the Hon. Rene Brunelle requesting
a meeting to determine the status of the recommendations of the strategy
report.
On motion of Vousden and Davie letter and attachment be received and filed
for reference.
Presented a circular letter from the Hon. William Davis, Premier of Ontario
with respect to policy of the Ontario Government to encourage preference
to buying Canadian products and the creation of the Office of Procurement
Policy in the Ministry of Tourism.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, letter and attachments be received and
placed on file for rtference.
Presented letter from the Ministry of the Environment regarding "Notice of
a Presentation on the Municipal Regulations, Bringing Municipalities under
the Environmental Assessment Act". Letter further advises that half day
workshops will be held in Peterborough and Toronto, representatives from
Municipalities in the County of Simcoe are to attend at a work shop in
Toronto to be held late in March or early in April. Also enclosing tentative
agenda form to be completed advising of persons who will be attending.
On motion of Arbour and Halfacre letter be received and filed for reference.
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Presented letter from Ministry of Culture and Recreation enclosing an
Experience 181 application form together with an information sheet. Deadline
for acceptance is March 16, 1981. Also Day Camp Programe Brochure 1981.
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SEVENTH MEETING (Contld) MARCH 2, 1981
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On motion of Davie and Arbour that the letter be forwarded to Parks Committee.
Clerk advised that as instructed at a meeting of Oro Council held on February
2, 1981 a tender call for the supply of one 6 ton truck and snowplow harness
and two-way dump box with sander had been placed in the Barrie Examiner,
Orillia Packet and Daily Commercial News. In response to the tender call
tenders were received as follows:
- tenders for the supply of one 6 ton truck only
- tenders for supply of snow plow harness and two-way dump
to be mounted on 6 ton truck
- tenders to supply and mount snowplow harness
- tenders to supply and mount two-way box with
Make
Ford
Douglas Truck Center
423 Dunlop St.W.
BARRIE, Ontario
J.W. Hart Motors
Hwy.400 Dunlop St.
BARRIE, Ontario
Thor Motors Ltd.
201 Gi 11 St.
Hitch House Ford
R.R. #2
SHANTY BAY, Onto
Lakewood Ford Sales
479 Mai n St. E.
NORTH BAY, Onto
Frink Canada
777 Laurel St.
CAMBRIDGE, Onto
Elston Industries
100 Bronco Ave.
TORONTO, Ontario
- no trade in
- with trade in
- no trade-in Int.
- with trade-in
- no trade-in Ford
- with trade-in
- no trade-in
- with trade-in
- harness
- two-way sander
dump body &
hoist
- no trade in
- harness
- two-way
sander &
dump body &
hoist
Ford
Frink
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Ford
Frink
Frink
box with sander
on Township truck supplied
sander on Township truck
Model Price O.R.S.T. Total
L-9000 37,000.00 2,590.00 39,590.~
37,000.00
1,500.00
35,500.00 2,485.00 37,985.~
less
37,764.00 2,643.48 40,407.-
39,764.00
2,900.00
36,864.00 2,580.48 39,444.-
L-9000 37,713.00 2,639.91 40,352.'
37,713.00
less 1,000.00
36,713.00 2,569.91 39,282.~
2574
less
L-9000
less
714
Gl77
L-9000
714
GAll
- harness
American
Coleman AC1500
- two-way
sander &
dump body &
hoist
Industech DBS81
39,452.30
39,452.30
3,200.00
36,252.30
7,715.00
12,210.00
2,761.66 42,213.~
2,537.66
479.50
779.10
38,789.~
8,194. !
12,989.
59,973.!
37,971.20
2,657.98 40,629.
7,715.00
12,210.00
479.50 8,194.1
779.10 12,989.
6,264.00
349.09 6,613.1
10,071.00
644.49 10,715.-
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SEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) MARCH 2, 1981
Road Supt. was advised to review the tenders as received and report
back to Council later in the meeting.
Road Supt. Fred Haughton was present at 1:00 p.m. and presented his report
for work done during the month of February and Vouchers 2 and 2A to
cover same.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden the report of the Road Supt. as presented
was accepted as satisfactory and Treasurer authorized to issue cheques
in payment of same to a total of $18,040.00
Road Supt. Fred Haughton as instructed at the last regular meeting had reviewed
the quotations received to supply fuel. One quotation was based on fuel
supplied to company owned tanks and other three on basis of supplying fuel
to Township owned tanks and equipment. As result of the review Road Supt.
Haughton presented report, a copy of which had been presented to each member
of Council.
The Road Committee at a meeting held on February 26, 1981 recommended that
BP Canada quote be accepted for the supply of fuel, gasoline, diesel and
furnace oil, to the Township with their equipment, subject to BP replacing
the present pumps with updated pumps.
On motion of Vousden and Arbour that the quotation of BP Canada to supply
fuel, diesel, gasoline and furnace oil, to the Township for a two year
period, be accepted, subject to BP replacing the present pumps with updated
metric mode pumps and utilization of presently owned tanks as specified
and Clerk authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Corporation of
the Township of Oro.
Road Supt. brought to the attention of Council the matter of outlining the
trees around the gravel pit.
On motion of Arbour and Vousden the matter of obtaining quotations for the
cutting of wood at the Township Gravel Pits be referred to the Road Committee
for recommendations.
On motion of Vousden and Arbour that the Road Supt. be authorized to
purchase survey equipment and supplies subject to allocation within the
budget.
Presented letter from Ontario Good Roads Association with respect to the "1981
LJ. Mahony" Road School, and courses available for same. Also the 1981
"C. S. Anderson" Road School, both to be held from May 3rd to May 6th
inclusive, which has ten distinct courses. Pre-registration is required
which must be submitted prior to April 24, 1981. Registration fee for either
Road School is $175.00 and must accompany the pre-registration application.
On motion of Arbour and Halfacre, that Road Supt. Haughton be authorized
to attend the "C.S. Anderson" Road School to be held from May 3rd to May 6th,
1981 and necessary pre-registration form be completed and forwarded along
with required registration fee.
Road Supt. Fred Haughton brought to the attention of Council the matter of
rental rate charges against Township equipment for 1981.
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SEVENTH MEETING (Contld) MARCH 2, 1981
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre that the rental rates to be charged against
Township road equipment be increased from $13.00 to $14.00 and from $15.00 to
$16.00 per hour effective March 1, 1981.
Treasurer reported receipts for the month of February as follows:
Simcoe County Board of Education - Section 636A
Lindyls School of Music - business tax
Marion Snider - business tax
Oro Figure Skating - professional skating fees
Township of Oro - snowplow H.P.V.
Oro Agricultural Society - rental fee - fairgrounds
Robert Holmes - telephone at Oro Memorial Park
Fudals Fruit Co. - grader rental
Imperial Oil Ltd. - business taxes
Gordon Bidwell - Committee of Adjustment B3/81
East Oro Parents - lottery licence
Province of Ontario - Mutual Agreement Drain
Darlene Shoebridge - dog licences
Treasurer - transfer of arrears
Carole Ayerst - arena payroll
Knar Investments Ltd. - water meters
Siske Pratt - rental park lot
Treasurer - tax certificates, zoning & building cert. etc.
Darlene Shoebridge - dog licences
T. J. Gavine - water rates Plan 967
EBR Investments - water rates Plan M-30
Mrs. Kurtz - business tax
Theo Achtyehnter - water rates Plan M-66, Lot 38
Allan B. Yeates - water rates, Plan 1587
S. M. Jacobson - water rates Plan M-9
Robert Boyco - water rates Plan M-8
Horseshoe Valley Ltd. - Planning Board
Garfield Burton - Bl/81
Alfreida Smith - water rates Plan M-8
Joseph Williams - water rates Plan 1587
I. Petroff re: Gordman - Com. of Adj. A1/81
Dale Syme - water rates Plan 1587
Eric Hanson - water rates Plan 1587
John Ellis - water rates Plan 1587
Darlene Shoebridge - dog licences
Darlene Shoebridge - Kith'n Kin, and miscellaneous
Treasurer - taxes
$3,127.71
30.25
45.37
737.00
70.00
1.00
19.53
15.00
370.93
50.00
2.00
4,158.90
229.75
5,000.00
2 , 85 3 . 6 7
1,170.00
100.00
132.00
328.25
100 . 00
300.00
10.00
100.00
90.00
100.00
100.00
124.38
50.00
100.00
90.00
50.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
67.00
32.50
5,000.00
On motion of Halfacre and Arbour receipts as presented accepted as
satisfactory.
Presented correspondence, communications, etc. as follows:
Letter from the Hon. Thomas Wells with respect to request from the Township
of North Burgess to restrict the qualifications for holding elected muncipal
office to resident property owners and enclosing copy of his letter to the
Township of North Burgess;
Douglas G. Lewis, M.P., Simcoe North forwarding three flags for the Municipality
as promised;
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SEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) MARCH 2, 1981
Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs, Subsidies Branch re: tax notices;
Ministry of Natural Resources, address for same to be forwarded;
Office of the Ombudsman - new mailing address;
Office of the Registrar General - Vital Statistics, showing 4 deaths registered
for the Township of Oroin 1980;
Copy of letter from N.V.C.A. (Assistant Resources Manager) to City of Barrie
in response to their letter of concern with respect to Oro Township Fill and
Floodline mapping project;
Copy of letter to Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs forwarding information
not available when Schedule 6 of the forms had been completed, now enclosing
requirements under Section 389 of the Municipal Act;
Background issue of January 19th and 26th and February 2nd, 1981;
Ministry of Industry and Tourism, news release, energy package now available
for tourism operatiors;
memo from Kitchen Tire Service - advising that it is now again operated by
Ron Kitchen;
The Canadian Red Cross Society, Ontario Division - current events and water
safety;
Canadian Association of Housing and Renewal Official - national conference
to be held on June 15th to 18th at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario;
Ministry of Revenue - Ontario Tax Credit Guide;
Neptune Meters Limited - parts price list;
Ontario Municipal Management Development Board - quarterly report 1981;
Oro Township Arena Committee Meeting of February 12, 1981;
On motion of Arbour and Vousden correspondence, communications, etc. as
presented be received and filed for reference;
Presented completed "Statement of Return" required under the Pits and Quarries
Control Act, 1971 for the period ending December 31, 1980. The return being
for materials extracted from the Township Pit, W~ Lot 11, Concession 8. The
assessed tonnage on 82,577 tons at .02~ per ton being in the amount of
$1,651.54. Total rehabilitation deposit now in the amount of $6,296.04. Return
and cheque to cover the assessed tonnage must reach the Ministry of Natural
Resources by March 15, 1981.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, 1980 Statement of Return as completed and
presented accepted as satisfactory and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque
to accompany the return to the amount of $1,651.54.
Presented copy of request for increase in rates which Bell Canada filed
on February 12, 1981 with the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications
Commission. The request being for approval of rate increase to come into
effect on September 1, 1981. Attention is directed to endorsement which
appears at the end of the application.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre copy of application as presented be
received and filed for reference.
Presented letter from Slade and Associates, Insurance Agents with respect
to Municipal Insurance advising that they are prepared to provide the
Municipality with either a cost coverage comparison or an insurance analysis.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden letter be received and filed for reference.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre that a letter be forwarded to Mr. Lewis
expressing appreciation for the 3 flags received.
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SEVENTH MEETING (Cont'd) MARCH 6, 1981
Presented invoice from Stuart N. Keyes and Associates Ltd. for professional
services in 1980 as required by Council, to a total of $2,632.50.
On motion of Vousden and Arbour, account for professional services rendered
as presented be accepted and Clerk to forward cheque in the amount of $2,632.50
and at the same time be requested to advise and confirm his hourly rate
for 1981.
Recommendation of Committee Meeting of February 26, 1981 with respect to
Park Committee was presented to Council for consideration.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Mr. Stuart N. Keyes be retained to look
into the work involved and costs for the repair of the large pavillion
at the Park and prepare a cost of his repair proposal.
Road Supt. reported back to Council after having reviewed the tenders and
suggested that Council should give consideration to Frink equipment in order
to maintain interchangeable equipment.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden that the tender of Hitch House Ford (Division
of Graham Ford Sales Limited) for the supply of one 1981 Ford L-9000,
six (6) ton diesel truck, cab and chassis, according to tender specifications
be accepted, for a tender price of $39,452.30 less trade-in of one 1971
Ford truck (#12) L-900 gas, 5 ton truck c/w plow, wing, harness and 2-way
dump box/sander as is, for an amount of $3,200.00 leaving net price of
$36,252.30, plus O.R.S.T. of $2,537.66 for total tender price of $38,789.96
and also that the tender of Hitch House Ford for a frink snow plow harness,
model 714, for an amount of $7,715.00 plus O.R.S.T. of $479.50 to total tender
price of $8,194.50 and for the supply of one Frink two-way sander, dump body,
model GA77, completely equipped and installed on Township truck, mounted
and operating for an amount of $12,210.00 plus O.R.S.T. of $779.10 to a total
tender price of $12,989.10. And further, that Hitch House Ford are to be
responsible to supply the truck complete with snow plow harness and two-way
sander and dump body to the Township for a total price of $59,973.56, subject
to approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Trustees Hawkestone Police Village were present at 3:00 p.m. as per
appointment scheduled with respect to 1981 budget for Hawkestone Police Village.
Present from the Trustees were Mrs. Diane McKenzie and Ralph Leigh.
Mrs. McKenzie presented a proposed budget consisting of up to $14,000.00
for roads and general expenditures of $7,000.00 for the Trustees, of which
the Trustees are requesting the Township to reduce the general mill rate
by $5,000.00 and the Trustees would then levy the additional $2,000.00 to
the ratepayers of the Police Village for street lights. Also presented for
consideration was the Hawkestone Park. Council suggested that Trustees
contact the Township Road Supt. with respect to road expenditures and
the matter of parks be discussed with the Parks Committee.
On motion of Vousden and Arbour that the Trustees H.P.V. be advised that
Oro Council would be prepared to reduce the special levy of the Police
Village by 50% subject to Trustees being prepared to levy an amount of the
balance of the 50% of the Trustees budget, accordingly the general mill
rate would be reduced by 50% of the Trustees Budget.
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Mr. Ray Campbell was present at 4:10 ap.m. as previously arranged with
respect to the Guthrie Industrial Park and reference to his letter of
January 23, 1981 which was presented to a meeting of Oro Council along
with a letter from his solicitor to whom a reply had been forwarded.
Mr. Campbell again requested Council to respond to his enquiry as well as the
Solicitor regarding amount of lot levy. At the time of the development
the lot levy had been established at $300.00 per lot. No subdividers agreement
had been entered into and letter to Solicitor had indicated that Council
may wish to re-examine all requirements, financial and otherwise regarding the
development proposal in view of the considerable period of time that had
elapsed since its original presentation and date of first draft approval.
Present were Mr. Ray Campbell and Mr. Al Beacock who advised that an offer of
purchase for the Industrial Park had been received subject to certain conditions,
one being the matter of lot levy fees. Mr. Campbell presented a brief
summary of the development which was discussed at some length.
On motion of Arbour and Vousden, that Oro Council are agreeable to the lot levy
remaining at $300.00 per lot to the date of the extension of the draft plan
approval subject to a Subdividers Agreement being entered into prior to the
date of the expiry of the draft plan approval.
Clerk reported that as instructed at a meeting of Council held on
February 16, 1981, a notice had been placed in two issues of the Barrie
Examiner and Orillia Packet for an Office Assistant and in response 40
applications had been received and are on file. Clerk advised he had reviewed
same and 18 should be considered for interview.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre that the Clerk interview the applicants
for Office Assistant and at the same time have a typing test carried out,
and have the selected applications attend at a Committee of Council meeting
to be held on March 12, 1981.
Presented a letter from Dave Snider, Simcoe Water Services, R.RJ #2,
Shanty Bay, making application to purchase water from the Municipal water
supply in Shanty Bay Plan M-66.
On motion of Arbour and Vousden that the Council of the Township of Oro
are not prepared to sell water from the Township water system for the purpose
of water supply for a water service supplier.
Councillor Arbour brought the matter of the proposed 1981 fire budget and
recommendations from the Committee of Council meeting held on February 26, 1981
to the attention of Council for consideration.
On motion of Arbour and Vousden that the Fire Budget for 1981 as presented to
a Committee of Council meeting held on February 26th, 1981 for a total of
$96,773.00 with an adjustment to gratuities being reduced to $30,600.00
and under general expenditures on page 3 of the budget on item entitled
Regional Fire Training School to an amount of $800.00 be added and total
budget be reduced by $26.00 to a total budget of $96,793.00, be the approved
Fi reBudget for 1981.
On motion of Vousden and Arbour that the Treasurer be authorized to issue a
cheque to the Fire Chief in the amount of $600.00 for the Simcoe County
Mutual Aid Meeting to be hosted by the Township of Oro Fire Department in March.
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SEVENTH MEETING (ContJd) MARCH 2, 1981
A By-law to establish authorized "Words and Expressions" with respect to
certain municipal by-laws was presented for Council's consideration and after
further review the By-law was on motion of Vousden and Halfacre introduced
and numbered as By-law No. 1231/81 and read a first time.
On motion of Arbour and Halfacre, By-law No. 1231/81 read a first time
be read a second time.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, By-law No. 1231/81 read a second time
be read a third time.
On motion of Halfacre and Arbour, By-law No. 1231/81 now read a third time
do pass, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve, and
copies be as required.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre the following accounts were passed
for payment.
Wages - Office - weeks ending February 20, 1981
Arena - weeks ending February 22, 1981
W.D.S. - weeks ending February 20, 1981
Council - weeks ending February 28, 1981
$ 8,478.61
$ 2,862.99
$ 1,255.32
$ 2,883.19
1,100.00
34.25
958.90
1,337.38
1,168.24
12.35
63.43
52.60
1,000.00
25.00
124.38
133.98
44.77
3,180.70
442.02
73.61
27.00
312.33
744.46
48.00
202.00
25.00
70.00
62.26
507.90
165.32
33.87
1,651.54
87.00
62.50
8.05
Jarratt Community Hall - furnace room addition
Robert Holmes - horseshoes for Oro Memorial Park
Royal York Hotel - R.O.M.A.
Maritime Life - premium for January and 1980 adjustment
Maritime Life - premium for February
J.V. Byrne - gray coach - tax bills
Nabel Leasing - rental contract
Texaco Canada - C.B.O. fuel
Receiver General - postage
Henry Neufeld - petty cash
Ainley & Associates - Oro Resorts Res.Dev.
BP Oil - hall
Bradley's - office supplies
Browning & Sanders - garbage contract
Dyment Stubley - general printing
Eric Cockburn - repair air conditioner
Crawford Heating - repair furnace - office
Grand & Toy - office supplies
Grant Emblems - oro crests
Green & Ross - W.D.S. repairs
Pitney Bowes - service contract
C.K. Sanderson - repair office chair
Sherry Shellswell - office cleaning
Simcoe Equipment - W.D.S. parts
Geo. Snider Pumps - repair Jo-Con
Whitfield's - copier supplies
Robinson Hardware - Building Department supplies
Treasurer of Ontario - Pits and Quarries Licence
Ron Young - Jo-Con
Sherry Shellswell - office cleaning
Purolator - W.D.S.
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SEVENTH MEETING (Contld) MARCH 2, 1981
The Packet - Office Assistant Ad
Bell Canada - office, park
Francoz Metal - W.D.S. repairs
Purolator - W.D.S.
Ruth Fraser - photofinishing
Fire Accounts - for month of February, 1981
On motion of Vausden and Halfacre, adjourn to meet again on
March 16, 1981 at 9:30 a.m.
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$ 45.60
232.45
232.00
8.05
47.08
3,013.55
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Reeve - Allan K. McLean