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04 22 1981 Council Minutes COUNCIL CHM1BERS - APRIL 22, 1981 TENTH MEETING . Council met pursuant to adjournment and as notified to meet April 22nd in place of April 21st because of conflict with County Council. All members present. Reeve Arbour in the chair, opened the meeting with prayer. A number of ratepayers were present for the first part of the meeting as well as the media, namely CKVR TV - Barrie Examiner and other reporters. The minutes of the last regular meeting were on motion of Halfacre and Vousden confirmed as printed and received. Carried. Clerk presented copies of letters forwarded from last regular meeting as follows: . Notice to all members of Council changing date of Council Meeting from April 21st and April 22nd; Letters to Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet - publication of notice re: change of Council Meeting date; Letter to A. Wittenberg, District Engineer, M.T.C. re: special rate of subsidy 15/16 Sideroad - report for supplementary allocation of subsidy monies for 1981; Letter to R.W. Hosler - Small Craft Harbours, Fisheries & Marine Service re: administration of government wharves - Hawkestone, Shanty Bay and Carthew Bay; Letter to Dr. Basil Chadwick re: drainage complaint Lots 24, 25, R.P. 755; Letter to Mr. I. Hughes - Ex Vice President Ontario Humane Society re: amended agreement - Township and Humane Society; Letter to Stewart, Esten (D.S. 1fhite) re: Vincent Racco, owner of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Plan 1098 - keeping of fowl in a residential area; Letter to Stewart, Esten enclosing cheque of $206.55 payment in regard to file #81-340B (Twp. purchase from Thompson) part Lot 17, Cone. 3; Letter to Stuart N. Keyes & Associates Ltd. re: entrance culvert to Hawkestone Police Village Park from Cedarbrook Crescent - Plan M-57 (Quadrant Developments)- Letter to D. Woronka, Fireworks Committee re: fireworks display - Oro Memorial Park - Friday, May 15, 1981; Letter to Stewart, Esten re: account #81-343B - various files - approved payment of $281.60 enclosed; Letter to Gary Litster, President, Simcoe Side Ratepayers re: Lots 138, 139, 143 and 144, Plan 1488; Letter to Mrs. Karen Sanderson, Secretary, Oro Township Horticultural Society re: plantings on Township properties - Shanty Bay Fire Hall, Hawkestone Fire Hall, Rubgy Fire Hall and East Oro Drill Shed Cairn; Letter to Ainley and Associates (Ron Watkin) re: proposed enlargement of sewage disposal lagoon - Pt. W~ Lot 17, Conc. 7; Letter to R.M. Kirkpatrick - M.T.C. re: lease on building (former salt shed) plus 2 acres - Pt. Lot 16, Conc. 4, enclosing cheque $800.00 (remainder of lease payment for 2 year period); Letter to R. Manning, President, Ontario Parks Association re: application for membership; Copy of quotation requested for repairs to ~rge pavillion at Oro Memorial Park as forwarded to 3 local contractors; Copy of letter to Hitch House Ford (Graham Ford Sales Ltd.) with respect to letter of credit for trade-in truck. . ~ ~ Pg. 120 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22, 1981 On motion of Vousden and Halfacre copies of letters as presented and forwarded accepted as satisfactory. . Presented copy of letter to W.D. Russell, Q.C. requesting legal oplnlon, advice and direction to Council with respect to meeting of March 30, 1981 at which Allan K. McLean submitted his resignation as Reeve, and Council accepted his resignation and declared the seat vacant. Council then appointed Councillor R.S. Arbour as Reeve to fill the vacancy and filled the vacancy of Councillor by appointing Allan Johnson. Presented letter from W.D. Russell, Q.C. in reply, being a legal opinion as requested by Council. Also presented letter from Peter Mills, Q.C., Solicitor from the firm of Stewart, Esten confirming legal opinion as requested prior to last regular meeting, which had been verbally given by telephone. The letter from Stewart, Esten was first read to Council. The letter expressed the firm's opinion that Council had acted within the terms of the Municipal Act and that in their opinion the two appointments were made properly, as all members of Council were in attendance and all members took part in motions and voting, with no remaining member of Council having made objections to the proceedings at the meeting of March 30th, 1981. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden the letter of oplnlon from St,ewart, Esten as read, be received and filed for necessary reference. Carried. . The letter from W. D. Russell, Q.C. was next opened and at the request of the Reeve, copies were made for each Councillor, before the letter was read. In his letter, Mr. Russell listed the documentation reviewed and that the legal opinion is based on the fact situation numbered 1 - 16. Also listed 5 alternatives that any member of Council could have taken. The conclusion of the letter being that the only way that the proceedings of March 30th can now be unwound is by an Order of the Court. Council had acted within their rights as elected representatives and within the provisions of the Municipal Act. Full details of the letter are not recorded as letter is on file. Reeve R. S. Arbour after letter had been read again reviewed the points and advised that as result of the legal opinion, the present Council would accordingly stand until the next election. He concluded that he had prepared his resignation, should the legal opinion have been that appointments had not been made in accordance with the Municipal Act. Deputy-Reeve Davie then addressed himself to the letter of legal oplnlon from the Solicitors, stating that he was dissappointed and that he was speaking not only for himself but also for number of ratepayers. He advised he would be meeting with ratepayers as to whether further action will be necessary or be taken. He concluded that no further time of Council should be taken up at this time and Council should proceed with the business scheduled on the agenda. . It was then moved by Deputy Reeve Davie and seconded by Councillor Vousden that the legal opinion of W.D. Russell, Q.C. as had been requested by Council, be received and filed for any necessary reference. Carried. ~ ~ Pg. 121 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22nd, 1981 . Letters from concerned ratepayers, Oro Station Area Ratepayers Association, and Simcoe Side Ratepayers Association were next presented, expressing their opinions with respect to Council's action in filling the vacancies by appointment. After all letters were read, the following action was taken. On motion of Halfacre and Davie that the letters received from Ratepayers Associations and concerned ratepayers of Hawkestone Police Village and surrounding area, be received and filed for reference. Presented memo from Manager, Municipal Roads Office, advising that the Annual Return, Statement of Expenditure on roads in 1980, as submitted, has been approved and forwarded for payment of balance of subsidy for 1980, in the amount of $51,746.42. Clerk advised the cheque had been received on April 21, 1981. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, the memo from M.T.C. advising of approval of 1980 balance of Road Subsidy and receipt of cheque in the amount of $51,746.42, accepted as satisfactory. Presented copy of letter from Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Ltd. to Simcoe County Health Unit with respect to application forms and drawings for Lots 19 and 20, PlaniM~118 (Lakeview Estates Subdivision) and certifying that the buildings proposed for the lots will be compatible with proposed lot grading plan for the subdivision (Drawing No. 7381-5) as required in Subdivider's Agreement. . On motion of Vousden and Johnson, copy of letter be received and filed for reference and a copy be made for Chief Building Official. Presented two letters from Trustees, Hawkestone Police Village, with respect to payment of audit fees for Hawkestone Community Hall. Clerk advised that the audit fees for Hawkestone Community Hall had been paid by the Municipality in 1980, which had not paid because the account had been returned to Ontario Hydro because of error in computor print-out and requesting that the surplus for Police Village for 1980 be applied to payment of the account when received, and not used to reduce the Trustee's levy for 1981. Clerk advised that the 1980 surplus had not been applied to calculate the Trustee's mill rate for 1981 and that the Township Auditors had been contacted in this regard. On motion of Davie and Vousden that the letters as presented be received and Clerk to reply and also advise that the 1980 street light account will be paid out of the 1980 surplus and that the surplus has not been applied to reduce the Trustees 1981 levy. Council are of the opinion that it would be helpful if the Trustees could submit accounts on a regular basis, so as to be on time for monthly accounts. . Presented letter from Robert Patten, Assistant Resources Manager, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority forwarding copies of regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act, in regard to use of lands owned by the Authority and used by the Public, as requested by Council at last regular meeting. Letter also advises of rates used by the Authority and posting of signs. Pg. 122 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22, 1981 On motion of Davie and Halfacre letter and copies of regulations be received and filed and matter be referred to the Park Committee for their information. . Clerk advised of telephone enquiry from Reid and Associates Ltd., consui:tants for Jo-Con Developments with respect to building permits for Phase 2, Plan M-66. Also presented summary of unfinished services on Phase 1. On motion of Davie and Halfacre, the matter be tabled and further considered at the Committ of Council Meeting on April 30th, and recommendation be presented to Council at the next regular meeting and that in the interim, the Road Supt., Township Engineer and Council arrange to meet with Peter Smith of Reid & Associates. Presented letter of credit from the Royal Bank, Barrie, on behalf of Graham Ford Sales Ltd. (Hitch House Ford Ltd.) as requested by Council in the amount of $3,200.00 as assurance for trade-in Ford 1975, L-9000 Truck, being picked up prior to delivery of new truck as per tender. Also copy of letter to Hitch House Ford Ltd. returning cheque in the amount of $3,200.00 as agreed to by Council. On motion of Davie and Vousden, letter of credit in the amount of $3,200.00 be received and copy of letter forwarded to Hitch House Ford Ltd. returning cheque be filed for necessary reference. And, further that the Clerk to bring the matter of letter of credit to the attention of Council at the first meeting in September and advise of status at that time. . Presented letter from the Hon. James Snow, Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Communications in reply to Township letter of March 17, 1981, requesting clarification of the timing for construction of proposed interchange on No. 11 Highway at Line 9, Township of Oro. Letter advises that the earliest estimated completion of the design in mid 1982. Pre-contract engineering activities on the project have already commenced. On motion of Vousden and Johnson, letter be received and filed for necessary reference in this regard and Clerk to reply and express Council's appreciation of his reply. The matter of appointing a member of Council and Planning Board to the Craighurst Planning Committee was next considered by Council. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that the Reeve and Chairman of the Oro Planning Board be appointed as representatives to the Craighurst Planning Committee and Clerk to advise the Secretary of the Committee accordingly. Presented correspondence, communications, etc. as follows: . Woodington Systems Inc. - brochure on new product "bond-all N.J." dust control; Barrie and District Association for the Mentally Retarded - acknowledgement of 1981 municipal grant; Claim for Wolf Bounty from Earl Horne for one wolf shot on Lot 17, Concession 12 and copy of Clerk's letter forwarding same to the County of Simcoe; Central Oro Ratepayers Associate re: film to be presented by Ducks Unlimited; Copy of letter from Reeve to Mrs. E. Flemming expressing appreciation for appropriate prayer to be used at Council meeting openings; Pg. 123 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22ND, 19S1 . Ministry of Natural Resources re: Ontario Recreational Supply Inventory Data; Ministry of Housing - Ontario Home Renewal Program (OHRP) adjusted annual income to qualify; Wood Gundy Limited - added staff to assist with financial requirements; Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: new publication - managing purchasing and copy of request for free copy of same - additional copies $2.50 each; M.I.A. - issue of Background - March 30, 19S1 and April 6, 19S1; Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers Inc. - newsletter Issue #23; Survey Plans 51R-I0197; 51R-I0219; The Heritage Canada Foundation - news release re: award categories; TV Ontario re: information and Camp TV Ontario and Leadership workshops; N.V.C.A. - minutes of Executive Committee - April l/Sl; Information and Education Advisory Board - March 17/S1; Fish and Wildlife Advisory Board - March 17/S1; Noront Engineering Ltd. - services re: Municipal Drain; Workmen's Compensation Board - accident statement re: Howard Dobson; Municipal Law Enforcement Officers - convention to be held Sept. 21 - 23/S1; Ontario Municipal Management Development Board - seminar May 26 - 29/S1; Municipal Administrations Branch, M.I.A. re: Municipal Data Processing Directory and questionnaire regarding same. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, correspondence, communications, etc. be received and filed for reference. . On motion of Davie and Vousden that the letter from Woodington Systems be referred to the Road Supt. for recommendation. The Planning Administrator was present at 11:40 a.m. to review planning and development matters. The following was presented: Ministry of Housing, "Guideline to the Municipal Housing Statement Program" text; Ministry of Housing, announcement of transfer of the O.H.R.P. responsibilities from the Community Planning to Community Development Branch within the Ministry; Skelton, Brumwell and Associates, forwarding copies of executed Site Plan Control Agreement re: Pt. Lot 21, Cone. 5. Ministry of Housing, forwarding copy of OPA No. 13 for approval; Township of Vespra, forwarding circulation list for proposed by-law, Pt. Lot 32, Cone. 1, WPR; Oro Township C of A, Notices of Hearing re: Submisssions Al/s1 and B4/s1; Copy of letter from Skelton, Brumwell and Associates to the Simcoe County District Health Unit re: lot grading on Lots 19 and 20, Plan M-llS; Ainley & Associates, requesting comment on proposal to enlarge sewage lagoons on part of Lot 17, Cone. 7. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson that correspondence as presented be placed on file. Presented copy of letter from the Ministry of the Environment to the Ministry of Housing in response to circulation of a draft plan of subdivision proposed on parts of Lots 5 and 6, Cone. 14, File 43T-SI0Il. . I,..- """I Pg. 124 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22ND, 1981 . On motion of Vousden and Davie, that Council withold circulation response to the Ministry of Housing on subdivision proposal 43T-81011 pending notification from the Ministry of the Environment and/or Simcoe County District Health Unit indicating approval of the required sub-surface sewage disposal and drainage plans to service the proposed development. And further, that the Planning Administrator contact the Ministry of the Environment with respect to their response to the Ministry of Housing. Presented registration information regarding the Ministry of Housing's Planning Staff Workshop to be held on June 4, 1981 at the King Campus of Seneca College. On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the Planning Administrator be authori0ed to attend and expenses be paid. Clerk advised that as instructed at a meeting of Oro Council held on March 16, 1981 tenders had been advertised in the Daily Commercial News (two issues) and one issue of the Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet, calling for tenders for dust control 81-01; Pit Run Gravel 81-02; Crushing and applying curshed gravel 81-03; Surface Treating 81~04; Asphalt Surfacing - 81-05; culvert pipe 81-06; Equipment Rental 81-07 as well as calling for quotations for non asphaltic oil for dust control. In response tenders were received as follows: Contract 81-01 Dust Control - 150 F.E. Liquid Calcium and 100 tonne bulk flake calcium . Liquid Bulk Unit Price Total Miller Paving Ltd. P.O. Box 250 UNIONVILLE, Ont. 150!IF .E. tonne $149.35 $22,402.50 100 Flake tonne $149.35 $14,935.00 $37,337.50 Pollard Bros. Cal.Ltd. 150 F.E. P.O. Box 280 tonne HARROW, Ontario $148.59 $22,288.50 100 Flake tonne $148.59 $14,859.00 $37,147.50 On motion of Vousden and Davie that the tender of Pollard Bros. Ltd. to supply, haul and apply approximately 150 F.E. Tonne of Liquid Calcium on Township Roads, according to Tender Contract 81-01, under the supervision of the Township Road Supt. at $148.59 per F.E. Tonne to a total of $22,288.50 and to supply and deliver to Township yards approximately 100 Bulk flake tonne of calcium at $148.59 per flake tonne, be accepted, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Dust Control - non apshaltic oil (quotation) . Canam Oil Services Ltd. Box 40 BRESLAW, Ontario Supply, haul & apply up to 30,000 gallons non-asphaltic dust layer @ 53.4 per gallon. $16,020.00 ~ """"III Pg. 125 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22ND, 1981 . Woodington Systems Inc. P.O. Box 100 THOROLD, Ontario Supply, haul & apply up to 30,000 gallons non-asphaltic dust layer @ .701 per gallon. $21,030.00 On motion of Vousden and Davie that the quotation of Canam Oil Services, Box 40, Breslaw, to supply, haul and apply non-asphaltic road oil on Township Roads at 53.4 per gallon, be accepted, should the Township decide to use the material for dust control and that Canam Oil Services be informed that the Road Supt. will advise of quantity required once the Township makes the decision to apply same. Contract 81-02 - Load, haul and apply approximately 27,000 cu. yds. of pit run gravel - 15/16 Side Road, Conc. 4, 5 and 6. Six tenders were received and opened and referred to Road Supt. to review and be re-presented to Council. Contract 81-03 - To crush, haul, load and apply 5/8" crushed gravel Crush and stockpile - load off belt and crush, load haul and apply on job site 15/16 Side Road. Six tenders were received and opened and referred to Road Supt. to obtain clarification on item (4) overhaul and represent same to next meeting of Council. Contract 81-04 - Application of prime and surface treatment (supply, haul & apply). . Descrip. Est. Unit Item Spec .No. of Item Unit Qty. Price Total Miller Paving 1. 302 RC-30/SP-6 Gal. 44,500 1.154 $51,353.00 Box 250 2. 302/303 Sand Ton 1,628 6.00 $ 9,768.00 UNIONVILLE, Ont. 3. 303/304 RS-1K Gal. 27,804 1. 118 $31,084.87 4. 303 HL4 Ton 616 7.99 $ 4,921.84 5. 304 Class I Chip Ton 322 10.55 $ 3,397.10 $100,524.81 Estimated cost of material to be incorporated in this work $72,900.00. Estimated cost of labour and all other charges $27,624.81. Total (must equal tender total) $100,524.81. Tender cheque enclosed $10,500.00. McKean Quarries 1. 302 RC-30/SP-6 Gal. 44,500 1.09 $48,505.00 23 Lockhart Rd. 2. 302/303 Sand Ton. 1,628 6.25 $10,175.00 COLLINGWOOD, Onto 3. 303/304 RS-1K Gal. 27,804 1. 118 $31,084.87 4. 303 HL-4 Ton 616 9.95 $ 6,129.20 5. 304 Class 1 Chip Ton 322 10.20 $ 3,284.00 $97,287.60 Estimated cost of material to be incorporated in this work $80,291.50. Estimated cost of labour and all other charges $16,996.10. Total (must equal tender total) $97,287.60. . Tender cheque enclosed $9,800.00. Pg. 126 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22ND, 1981 . On motion of Halfacre and Johnson that the tender of McKean Quarries Ltd., 23 Lockhart Road, Collingwood, Ontario to supply, haul and apply on TQwn~ihtp Roadf:i under the supervision of the Township Road Supt., approximately 44,500 gallons of SP/6 as per tender specifications on Township Tender Form 81-04 at 1.09 per gallon, to an amount of $48,505.00 and approximately 1,628 tons of sand at $6.25 per ton, to an amount of $10,175.00; and 27,804 gallons of RS-1K at 1.05 per gallon, to an amount of $21,194.20 and 616 tons HL4 stone at 9.95 per ton, to an amount of $6,129.20 plus 322 tons of Class 1 Chip at 10.20 per ton, to an amount of $3,284.00 making a grand total for Tender 81-04 of $97.287.60, be accepted, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Contract 81-05 - tender for hot mix, hot laid asphaltic cement. Item Spec No. Descrip. Unit Qty. Price Total Allan G. Cook 1. 310 HL-4 Ton 3,800 17.55 $66,690.00 P.O. Box 1500 502 BARRIE, Onto Material Cost $66,690.00 2. SP supply ashpalt Ton $200.00 cement (prov- isional sum) Disher-Farrand 1. 310 HL-4 Ton 3,800 16.50 $62,700.00 P.O. Box 68 502 BARRIE, Onto Material Cost $62,700.00 . 2. SP supply asphalt Ton $208.00 cement (prov- isional sum) K.J. Beamish 1. 310 HL-4 Ton 3,800 18.72 $ 7 1 , 13 6 . 00 Const. Ltd. 502 7901 Bayview THORNHILL, Onto Material Cost $71,136.00 2. SP supply asphalt Ton $221. 00 cement (prov- isional sum) On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the tender of Disher-Farrand Ltd. to supply and apply approximately 3,800 tons of hot mix, asphalt at $16.50 per ton, as per tender specifications, Contract 81-05, and to supply asphalt cement at $208.00 per ton, be accepted, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. 81-06 - To supply and deliver corrugated, rivetted metal pipe with sizes as specified - 16 gauage. . Item Size Unit Qty. Price Total E.S. Hubbell 1. 15" x 20' Ln . Ft. 700 $3.98 $2,786.00 & Sons. Ltd. THAMESVILLE, Onto . ...... Pg. 128 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22ND, 1981 Late Tender: Item Size Unit Qty. Price Total J . V . Holt Sales 1. 15" x 20' Ln. Ft. 700 $4.51 $3157.00 3447 Parkhill Rd. 2. 15" x 22' Ln. Ft. 220 $4.51 $ 992.20 PETERBOROUGH 3. 15" Cpl. Unit 25 $4.51 $ 112.75 4. 18" x 20' Ln. Ft. 500 $5.43 $2715.00 5. 18" Cpl. Unit 10 $5.43 $ 54.30 6. 24" x 20' Ln . Ft. 100 $7.06 $ 706.00 7. 24" Cpl. Unit 5 $7.06 $ 35.30 8. 36" x 20' Ln. Ft. 40 $11.26 $ 450.40 $8222.95 Westeel-Rosco 1. 15" x 20' Ln . Ft. 700 $5.10 $3570.00 1 Atlantic Ave. 2. 15" x 22' Ln. Ft. 220 $5.10 $1122.00 TORONTO, Ontario 3. 15" Cpl. Unit 25 incl'd M6K 1X7 4. 18" x 20' Ln. Ft. 500 $5.70 $2850.00 5. 18" Cpl. Unit 10 incl'd 6. 24" x 20' Ln. Ft. 100 $7.30 $ 730.00 7. 24" Cpl. Unit 5 incl'd 8. 36" x 20' Ln. Ft. 40 $12.00 $ 480.00 $8752.00 Rivetted $7934.80 Spiral .... On motion of Vousden and Johnson tenders be received and Road Supt. to review all tenders and report to Council at the next Committee Meeting on Apr. 30th for Council to recommend acceptance of a tender at the next meeting on May 4th, 1981. . Contract 81-07 - Equipment rental tender. A total of fourteen tenders were received and opened. List of various types of equipment and hourly rates for same are on file. Tenders were received from: Morris Shelswell - R.R. #1, Hawkestone, Ontario Law Construction (M. Packard) - Shanty Bay, Ontario Davey Gravel & Construction - 424 Regent Street, Orillia, Ontario Bill Strudwick Construction Ltd. - Box 148 Cooks town, Ontario Orville Hutchinson - Oro Station, Ontario Bruce Beard Bulldozing & Grading - R.R. #1, Midland, Ontario Gerry Shelswell - R.R. #1, Hawkestone, Ontario Wayne Abbott Haulage - R.R. #1, Hawkestone, Ontario J.D. Beer - R.R.#I, Oro Station, Ontario Bradley Richardson - Hawkestone, Ontario B&B Auctioneers - 16 Mary Street, Suite 3, Barrie, Ontario Lloyd Squire - R.R. #1, Oro Station, Ontario George MacDonald - R.R. #1, Elmvale, Ontario Ken Truax - R.R. #3, Elmvale, Ontario After consideration of the tenders, the following action was taken. . On motion clDavie and Johnson, that the tenders for equipment rental, as presented, be received and Road Supt. to correlate all equipment and hourly rates, for reference when equipment is required. Pg. 129 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22ND, 1981 . Road Supt. Fred Haughton presented a letter from County Weed Inspector with respect to meeting to be held on April 24, 1981 at the County Administration Building. On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the Road Supt. be authorized to attend a Weed Control Information Meeting to be held on Friday, April 24th, 1981 at the County Administration Building. Mr. Ron Johnston, Township Insurance Agent and Mr. Wayne Erdelac from Frank Cowan Insurance were present according to appointments to review the Township Insurance Policy and Premium for 1981, the due date for policy premiums being May 1, 1981. Mr. Erdelac reviewed the Township Insurance Policy and Premiums for same and offered certain recommendations as well as answering questions of Council. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that the presentation and recommendation of the representative of Frank Cowan Insurance be further reviewed and Township will advise of any changes following same. Presented letter from Ainley & Associates in reply to Township's letter requesting comments on the proposed lagoon extension on part Lot 17, Concession 7. The comment of Ainley & Associates refers to an Amendment to the Official Plan and Restricted Area By-law. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, letter be received and further reviewed when Mr. Lloyd Squire is present for his appointment. . Mr. Lloyd Squire was present at 4:15 p.m. according to appointment with respect to enlargement of lagoon for sewage disposal and a survey plan was presented showing the present lagoon system and proposal for enlargement. When Mr. L. Sq~irewaspresent, the letter received from Township Planners Ainley and Associates, which was previously presented to Council was again read for Mr. Squire's benefit and discussed with Mr. Squire. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre that the Planning Administrator or Clerk to contact the Ministry of Housing as to whether an amendment to the Official Plan and/or Restricted Area By-law is required for the use of an existing sewage lagoon in an agricultural area and if an amendment is necessary could this be accomplished by a By-law to include a sewage lagoon in an agricultural area and the extension to the present lagoon which has been approved by the Ministry of Housing. Presented letter from St. John Ambulance, Provincial Headquarters applying for a grant to help volunteers to continue to serve the community. On motion of Johnson and Davie Oro Council authorize a grant to St. John Ambulance in the amount of $50.00 for 1981. . Presented a letter from Ivan Clark with respect to water problem on the second line of Oro. Letter advises that the matter had been discussed with the Road Supt. ~ ~ Pg. 130 TENTH MEETING (Cont'd) APRIL 22ND, 1981 . On motion of Davie and Vousden Clerk to advise that the Road Supt. has been authorized to improve the drainage by cleaning the ditch subject to easement for this work is obtained from Mr. Ivan Clark, costs 6f which are not to be the responsibility of the Township. The Township undertakes the ditching only and will not assume any damages and/or replacing of the fencing. Presented a letter from the Liquor Licence Board advising that an application has been made by Trehaven Golf and Country Club for a patio (dining lounge) Licence. The purpose of this notice is to enable Council, if they so desire, to make representation to the Board concerning the application and allow the Municipality to advise departments and agencies concerned. On motion of Davie and Vousden, letter be received and copy of letter be forwarded to Simcoe County Health Unit, Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator. On motion of Johnson and Davie, adjourn to meet again on Monday, April 27th, 1981 at 9:30 a.m. to complete the business scheduled for this meeting. . .