07 20 1981 Council Minutes
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JULY 20, 1981
SEVENTEENTH MEETING
Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present.
Reeve R.S. Arbour in the chair. The meeting opened with prayer at 9:30 a.m.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of July 6, 1981, were on motion of Halfacre
and Vousden, confirmed as printed and received.
Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed from the last regular meeting
as follows:
Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: transfers and assumptions -
overpasses on No. 11 Highway.
Reid and Associates Ltd., re: Proposed Driftwood Restaurant Tourist Campgrounds.
Secretary Jarratt Community Hall Committee re: Balance of C.R.C. Grant.
Stewart, Esten, Solicitors re: Jacobson/Abernathy - Road Allowance Plan 860.
Township of Orillia re: Boat Launching facilities at Carthew Bay.
Copy of letter with respect to resolution of the Township of Kingston re: Education
costs forwarded to Minister of Education, Treasurer of Ontario, M.P.P. Simcoe East
and O.S.U.M.
M.P.P. Simcoe East forwarded endorsement of the resolution of the Town of Leamington
re: Mortgage Interest Rates for Housing.
Stuart N. Keyes requesting written reply with respect to Plan M-157 Quadrant Develop-
ments.
Central Oro Ratepayers Association forwarding letter from M.T.C. with respect to
parking on Highway No. 11 and signing of overpasses.
Ray Dubeau re: operating of pin-ball machines in old Hawkestone Fire Hall.
Mrs. Jane Youngson re: Bus service on Ridge Road.
Mr. Ray McCallum- Hawkestone General Store re: retail beer outlet.
Mrs. Lynn Boht re: Pathway on north side of Ridge Road in Shanty Bay.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, copies of letters as presented and forwarded be
accepted as satisfactory and be placed on file for reference.
Recommendations from Committee of Council meeting of July 16, 1981:
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the old Hawkestone Tanker Truck be
transferred from the Fire Department to the Township General and be leased to the
Road Department as required at an hourly rate or such other Department as may be
required, subject to arrangements with the Road Superintendent .
On motion of Vousden and Davie, that the quotaion of Murray Silk be accepted for
the paving of Hawkestone Police Village Main Street below the Ridge Road, for a
total sum of $1,100.00.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that a date be arranged suitable to
Council and property owners of the Torpey Subdivision Plan M-71, to review avenues
of procedure to endeavour to complete the unfinished services of the Subdivision in
accordance with the Subdividers Agreement and to consider as one method for the
costs by way of the Local Improvement process, for items that qualify under same.
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SEVENTEENTH MEETING - JULY 20, 1981
On motion of Johnson and Davie, that the Reeve and members of Council meet with
Paul Hermiston, Solicitor with respect to legal position regarding any expendi-
tures on Plan M-71, in view of the fact that the matter of unfinished services by
L.J. Torpey is presently before the Courts for non-compliance of the Subdividers
Agreement. Mr. Hermiston be requested to attend the next Committee meeting of
Council on July 30, 1981. Mr. P. Speers, M.I.G.A. be requested to attend at the
same time.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that the Township Engineer be requested to up-
date costs for completion of all services on Plan M-71 which have not been completed
in accordance with the Subdividers Agreement. And further, once obtained updated
costs be forwared to the Township Solciitor. And, further that the Engineer be re-
quested to completely inspect the Sudivision with the Township Road Superintendent
prior to July 30, 1981, and have his report available for the July 30, 1981 Committee
of Council meeting. Engineer be requested to attend the July 30, 1981 Committee
Meeting.
The matter of request from Ingo Schmiedchen, Chairman of the Shanty Bay Festival
with regard to holding a Beerfest at the Shanty Bay Community Hall and School
Grounds was further considered and the following action was taken:
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Oro Council would have no objection to the
Shanty Bay Community Festival holding a Beerfest at the Shanty Bay Community School
Grounds, but that any permission for such use on the grounds must be obtained from
the Simcoe County Board of Education.
The letter from Frost Appraisal Services of oplnlon of value of Parts 1 & 2, Plan
51R-9591, as requested by Council in letter to Mr. L.D. Frost, as presented to
Committee of Council on July 16, 1981, was again considered by Council and the
following action was taken:
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that Big Cedar Parks through the Township Solicitor
be advised that Oro Council would be prepared to accept $1,500.00 for parts 1 & 2,
Plan 51R-9591, being portion of the Road Allowance between Lots 5 & 6, Conc. 13.
And, that the Township Solicitor be advised that the cost for the opinion of value
of $250.00 and any other legal costs for the preparation of conveyance and deed
would be deducted before proceeds from the sale of that protion of Road Allowance
are turned over to Mr. Gordon Langman. And, further that the Township of Oro are
not prepared to proceed with the conveyance of Parts 3 & 4, Plan 51R-9591 until the
matter of parts 1 & 2 are resolved.
Presented letter from Stuart N. Keyes and Associates Ltd., with respect to Windfield
Estates, Electrical Distribution Plan, Drawing No. 97269-12, dated May 1981 as pro-
posed by Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Ltd., advising that in his opinion the
plan indicates all necessary details to provide a satisfactory electrical installa-
tion for the Subdivision.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, letter be received and Ontario Hydro and Skelton,
Brumwell and Associated Ltd., be advised accordingly.
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Presented letter from Dr. Basil Chadwick with respect to the drainage problem on
his property, which in his opinion was increased and thereby causing a problem on
his property, which has been somewhat alleviated by the four inch pipe along
Centre Avenue. Letter requests that the Township advise in writing that the drain-
age matter will be improved when the Lakeshore Road is improved and/or reconstructed
in 1982 as proposed.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that Dr. Basil Chadwick be advised that the
drainage improvement proposed at his property is to be undertaken concurrent with
the proposed reconstruction of the Lakeshore Road in 1982, subject to adequate
funds for the said reconstruction, being available in the 1982 Road Program.
Presented letter from Simcoe Side Ratepayers Association regarding Park Lots 138,
139, 143 and 144, Plan 1488, advising that the stumps on the lots will be removed
in order to allow fill to be placed on the lots. The Association would like to be
advised as to how long the Tonwship anticipate it will take to have the fill placed
on the lots.
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, letter be received and Simcoe Side Ratepayers
Association be advised that as indicated in Township letter of June 16, 1981, fill
will be placed on lots as same becomes available, over a period of time.
The matters of purchase of a lock for theShellswellPark gate and sign purchase
were considered.
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the purchase of a lock in the amount of $3.41
be approved and Councillor Halfacre be reimbursed accordingly.
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the Parks Chairman be authorized to obtain
suitable IIno-campingll signs for the Shellswell Park.
The matter of Shellswell Park supervision was considered.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that the Park Chairman be authorized to arrange
with interested persons to supervise Shellswell Park and that Council authorize
appropriate identification be provided for same.
Councillor Vousden advised of arrangements made in respect to temporary help for the
Waste Disposal Site while J. Clayder is on holidays.
Correspondence, Communications, etc., as follows:
Letter from Mrs. J.D. Belt protesting assessment re: vacant lots 47 R.P. 780.
The Hon. George Ashe, Minister, Ministry of Revenue acknowledging Township letter
endorsing the resolution of the City of Mississauga with respect to implimentation
of new Assessment Appeal Process.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that correspondence as presented be placed on file.
Presented letter from L. Nowacin with respect to management of Oro Memorial Park.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, that Council go into Committee of the Whole -10:28 a.m.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that Council come out of Committee of the Whole
10:45 a.m.
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On motion of Davie and Halfacre, that the Deputy Clerk write to Mr. Nowacin and
indicate that Council has taken his comments with respect to management of the
Oro Memorial Park under advisement, and will carry out further actions to attempt
to rectify the present situation.
Presented report of Livestock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell for damaged sheep, owned by
Patrick Harrington, Lot 7, Concession 1. Report showing two sheep injured to a
valuation of $40.00 each for total damage value of $80.00. Sheep had been attended to
by a Vetrinerian who stitched the torn areas of the throat and jaws.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, report of Livestock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell be
accepted and Treasurer authorized to make payment to Patrick Harrington to a
total of $80.00 , upon affidavit being taken by the owner.
Deputy Clerk advised that a complaint had been received at the Township Office on
July 16, 1981, being a renewal of a complaint on July in 1980 regarding owner of
Lot 6, Plan 1501, carrying out a commercial operation in a Residential area of
spray painting automobiles as well as body work.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the owner of Lot 6, R.P. 1501 be advised
that should commercial operations continue to be carried out on the lands, the
municipality will have no recourse but to proceed with litigation. Chief Building
Official to hand deliver such correspondence. Complainant to be advised accordingly.
The matter of looking into and reviewing with Auditors office procedures and
changes with respect to bookkeeping systems as brought to the attention of Committee
of Council was again considered.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that the Clerk further review the matter with
the Auditors and a report to be presented to Council once a study of same has been
made.
Presented to Council Treasurer's Summary of 6 months expenditure with regard to
operation of the Sanitary Waste Disposal site in the amount of $17,461.77, and
advised that statement as required under Section 227 of the Municipal Act will be
presented to Council at the first meeting in August.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that report be received and placed on file.
The matter of a By-Law Enforcement procedure and By-Law Enforcement Officer was
next considered.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, that the Deputy Clerk investigate the methods uti-
lized by adjacent municipalities with respect to By-Law Enforcement and to inquire
whether or not neighbouring townships would be interested in some type of co-operative
sharing of a part time By-Law Enforcement Officer.
Councillor Vousden requested that the record indicate he did not participate in
the voting on the preceding resolution.
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SEVENTEENTH MEETING - JULY 20, 19S1
The Road Superintendent was present at 1:00 p.m. to review road matters:
The matter of maintenance costs and rental fees in regard to the Township Tanker
Truck were discussed. It was agreed that rental fees would be in accordance with
M.T.C. subsidizable limits and that maintenance was to be undertaken by the
Township.
The matter of brushing and spraying was also discussed, particularly with refer-
ence to one location on the 9th line.
Culvert installation at Simcoe Side was reported as being completed.
The matter of fill-dumping was also discussed, the Saelswell Plan of Subdivision
being a possible dump site at the request of Norshell Developments.
The Road Superintendent also reported that road-side grass cutting has been com-
pleted, and responded to several questions posed by Council with regard to pick-
up truck and backhoe use and maintenance.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that the report of the Road Superintendent be
accepted as presented.
The Planning Administrator was present at 1:00 p.m. to review planning & development
matters. The following was presented:
Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Hearing re: Submission No. B9/S1-Strachan,
BI0/SI-Quinlan, A3/S1-Crawford and A4/S1-Ayerst.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that correspondence as presented be placed on
file.
Presented correspondence and account from W.D. Russell re: O.M.B. Hearings into
O.P.A. No. 12 and ZBL 1213/S1, account in the amount of $6,939.S0.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that account in the amount of $6,939.S0 be paid
to the law firm of Russell,Waite,Christie and Miller for services in connection
with the Ontario Municipal Board Hearings held July 6-9th, 19S1.
Advised Council that a draft terms of reference has been submitted to the Ministry
of Housing's Community Planning Advisory Branch with regard to the proposed North
Oro Official Plan Study, and that comment in respect to the same should be forth-
coming from the Ministry by early to mid August.
Mr. Alex Smith, District Biologist from the Ministry of Natural Resources was present
at 1:30 p.m. to review with Council on behalf of the Ministry the proposed 1981
Deer Hunting program for Simcoe County.
Mr. Smith explained the pilot project introduced in 1979 in Simcoe County, the re-
sults of the project and the expansion undertaken in 19S0 and that which is proposed
for 19S1 into other Counties in southern Ontario.
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A number of matters were particularly addressed, including limitation of hunter
numbers, preference for resident hunter priority and trespass violation.
Several questions were posed to Mr. Smith after presentation of his report and
a summary of the 1980 controlled hunt program.
Following discussion of the Deer Hunt Program, a number of questions were also
asked of Mr. Smith in regard to Fox and Wolf Bounties, and the philosophy for
their continuance or elimination.
Mr. Smith was thanked for his presentation to Council.
Mr. Bill McHardy was present at 2:40 p.m. with respect to a stream erosion problem
on his property as a result of increased drainage resulting from the Shelswell
Subdivision, and presented to Council a summary of the problem in point form and
presented a number of photographs illustrating the problem taken on Lot 66, Plan 967.
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the matter be referred to the Township's
Road Superintendent and Township Engineer, and that the existing problem be drawn
to the attention of the Norshell Developments Engineer.
There being no further business at hand it was
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Council adjourn to meet again on Tuesday,9:30 a.
August 4, 1981 and that the change of regular meeting date be advertised accordingly.
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Reeve
R.S. Arbour
Deputy Clerk
George Roberts