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08 17 1981 Council Minutes . . . Pg. 207 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - AUGUST 17, 1981 NINETEENTH MEETING Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present. Reeve R.S. Arbour in the chair. The minutes of the last regular meeting of August 4, 1981 were on motion of Vousden and Davie, confirmed as printed and received with the following addition: "Deputy Reeve Davie stated that he never sought the position of Reeve and he invited the Reeve for lunch to further discuss the matter. (which is to be inserted in the minutes of August 4, 1981 following resolution accepting the copies of letters which are appended to the minutes.) Presented copies of letters forwarded from the last regular meeting, either personally delivered or taken to the various local post offices where local rural mail delivery was still carried on. Letters for out of the Township which were not delivered are still being held until the Postal Strike is over and mail service will again be in operation: -Stewart, Esten - Barristers & Solicitors, attention Paul G.M. Hermiston, Q.C., advising that Solicitor proceed with pursuring legal action against L.J. Torpey with respect to non-compliance of Subdividers Agreement for Plan M-71. -Paul G.M. Hermiston, Q.C., requesting he attend a meeting with Township Engineer, on Thursday, August 13, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. -Stuart N. Keyes & Associates, requesting he prepare an updated itemized report of all unfinished work, on Registered Plan M-71, suitable for the purposes of calling Tenders and attend meeting with property owners of Plan M-71, Council and Township Solicitor. -District Manager, Huronia Dsitrict, Ministry of Natural Resources, Attention A.W. Smith, expressing appreciation of his presentation to meeting of Council, July 20, 1981 with respect to controlled Deer Hunt in 1980 and requesting M.N.R. assistance with regard to the number one deer problem, being dogs. -Gordon Rochner re: Garbage containers at Sugar Bush Development. On motion of Johnson and Davie, that copies of letters as presented and forwarded accepted as satisfactory and ordered placed on file for reference. Presented Correspondence, Communications, etc., as follows: -Copy of letter to J.F. Vanderwaardt, Lot 36, Plan M-66 re: fencing By-Law -Simcoe County District Health Unit copy of letter to Salvatore Mascioli, Part Lot 20, Concession 3, re: Septic System -Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce re: interest rates applied on loans effective July 24, 1981 , being 21% -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Background Issues for June 22, July 13, and July 20, 1981 -Ontario Hydro-Service Connection card for Allan McLean, Lot 25, Concession 1- Contract 0052003, Class lR2-11 Survey Plans - SIR-I0423; SIR-I0449; SIR-I04S0; SIR-I0460; SIR-I0S04; SIR-I0SI3; SIR-I0S41 On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, correspondence, Communications, etc., as presented be received and placed on file. . . . Pg. 208 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1981 Presented letter from Paul G.M. Hermiston, Q.C., in reply to Township letter of August 5, 1981 advising that action has been proceeding against L.J. Torpey since the Writ was issued on January 2, 1980, and that it has been on the Supreme Court Trial List since November 1980, but the Township case has never been reached. Hopefully it will be reached this fall. Letter also confirms that he will be atten- ding the meeting of Council, property owners of Plan M-71 (Torpey Subdivision) and Township Engineer on Thursday, August 13, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. Enclosed a copy of letter to D. Teves, Road Master, C.N.R. with respect to fencing along the C.N.R. tracks which abut the Subdivision. Copy of Township letter had also been forwarded to Mr. Teves. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, letter and copy of letter to Road Master C.N.R. be received and filed for references as required. The matter of the completion of Roads and services on Plan M-71 were further re- viewed, following the meeting on Thursday, August 13, 1981 with property owners of the said Plan with Council, Township Solicitor and Township Engineer. After consideration of all avenues open to Council to endeavour to resolve the matter, taking into account the Solicitor's suggestion to complete the services, the fol- lowing action was taken by Council: On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the Township proceed with completing the un- finished work on Plan M-71, Torpey Subdivision, in accordance with the Subdividers Agreement and Drawing prepared by Stuart N. Keyes & Associates Ltd., dated August 12, 1981, referred to as Drawing No.1, Job No. 8013, and further that the Township Engineer Stuart N. Keyes prepare to call for tenders to complete the work according to the said Drawing and Subdividers Agreement. Tenders to include that all damaged Culverts be repaired where possible and balance replaced with new ones. The tenders call be subject to approval of the M.T.C. of work being suitable for the assumption of the said roads and services and further that tender callbe presented to Township Solicitor for his comments. Upon receipt of favourable comments from M.T.C. and Township Solicitor the tender be called. Prior to motion being voted on Deputy Reeve Davie requested a recorded vote on the motion: Reeve Arbour Deputy Reeve Davie Councillor Halfacre Councillor Vousden Councillor Johnson yea yea yea yea yea Motion carried unanimously. On motion of Davie and Halfacre, that the completion of the unfinished services on Plan M-71 in accordance with the Subdividers Agreement and Drawing by Stuart N. Keyes and Associates, and after acceptance of a tender, the cost of the work under tender be paid for out of Lot Levy funds, which funds are to be replaced to the Lot Levy Account, with interest, once Judgement against L.J. Torpey has been obtained and the money is received. And, further that copies of this resolution and resolution authorizing the work to proceed and calling of tenders be forwarded to M.T.C. and Township Solicitor for comment. ...... . . . ~ Pg. 209 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1981 Presented letters from D.S. White, in reply to Township letter forwarded as instructed from last regular meeting requesting that he review the Site Plan Agree- ment for Horseshoe Valley Limtied. Clerk advised that the Solieitor had contacted the office prior to forwarding the said letter to'express his concerns. Letter sets out the concerns with respect to the schedules to the Agreement. In the second letter of August 13, 1981, the Township Solicitor confirms that the schedules re- ferred to in the first letter now indicate to the Township Solicitor's satisfaction where the buildings will be located in the Site Plan Control Area. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the letters from the Solicitor and amended schedules as presented, be received. Amended Schedules be used as Schedules A & B for the Agreement which now indicates to the satisfaction of the Township Solic,itor where the buildings will be located on the Site Plan Control Area. Accordingly, the said Agreement may now be signed by the Reeve and Clerk on behalf of the Corporation as previously authorized at a meeting of Oro Council held on August 4, 1981. Presented copy of letter to the Hon. James Snow, Minister, Ministry of Transporta- tion and Communications with respect to concerns of the Oro Station Ratepayers Association, regarding the erection of a 3-way Stop Sign at the intersection of County Roads 27, & 20, from Allan K. McLean, M.P.P., Simcoe East and copy of the Minister's letter to Mr. McLean, advising that since both Roads are under the juris- diction of the Barrie Suburban Road Commission, the Ministry, has no authority to become involved in a matter of this nature. Letter further indicates that the Ministry does not condone three-Way stop signs at a four way intersection. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, copies of letters from Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Communications to Allan K. McLean, M.P.P., Simcoe East and copy of his to the Minister be received and filed for reference. Presented letters of complaint with respect to Shelswell Park and removal of Toilet Facilities which have been removed, from Mrs. Gail Farrell and Carol Harden. Also complaint with respect to weeds and long grass in the area of trees and ditches. On motion of Davie and Halfacre, that one outhouse be re-installed at Shelswell Park and the no camping sign be put on both sides of the road and garbage can be attached to a post on the outside of the Park. And Clerk to reply to the two letters. (Recinded by motion later in meeting) Reeve Arbour reported on attendance with Orillia Township Council along with Councillor Halfacre with respect to Boat Launching Facilities, which hadbeenre- quested by several ratepayers of the Township. Also presented letter from Township of Orillia requesting representatives of the Township attend a meeting with Committee of Orillia Township confirming telephone call to arrange same. Reeve advised that Orillia Township had indicated that some boat launching facility now exists, which requires some repair . He also advised that he had investigated same and in his opinion the existing boat launching facilities could be repaired. Orillia Township Council would be prepared to further consider jointly with Oro Township the repairs of the boat launch. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the ratepayers who approached Council with regard to Boat Launching Facilities, be advised that a boat launching facility presently exists at the foot of the Townline between Oro and Orillia Township. ~ . . . ~ Pg. 210 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1981 The Chief Building Official was present before Council at 11:45 a.m. and advised that the Safety Inspector had requested that he should wear safety shoes while doing inspections. On motion of Davie and Halfacre, that the Township authorize the Chief Building Official to purchase a pair of Safety Shoes for which the Township will assume the costs. The meeting resumed at 1:00 p.m. after recess for lunch, with Deputy Reeve Steve Davie in the chair. Reeve Arbour having to attend a Committee of County Council at 1:00 p.m. The Road Superintendent, Fred Haughton, was present at 1:00 p.m. as per Agenda, with regard to Road matters and report of same. Road Superintendent advised Council of request from Barrie Terrace for services on Private Road on Plan 663 and presented cost of work done over a period of four years and suggested charges on a lump sum basis plus cost of material applied, should an arrangement in this regard be considered when the delegation from Barrie Terrace appear before Council in this regard later this afternoon. The second matter being the Topsoil from the pathway, as to where to place the Top- soil. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that the Topsoil removed from the area of the pathway to be constructed in Shanty Bay, be stockpiled in anaesthetic manner behind the Shanty Bay Fire Hall for future use by the Roads Department. The matter of removing the damaged raft from the Park was also considered and it was left that same be removed by the Road Department at their earliest convenience. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that the resolution of Davie and Halfacre passed earlier at this meeting with repect to toilet at Shelswell Park and erection of 'no camping' sign and placing of garbage container be rescinded and replaced with the following motion. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that a portable toilet be installed in Shelswell Park in 1982 for the months of July and August and that Garbage Containers be erected and attached to posts, outside of the Shelswell Park immediately. Clerk to reply to letters received with respect to complaints about Shelswell Park. Presented letter from Secretary, Simcoeside Ratepayers Association in response to Township letter of July 6, 1981 with respect to Park lands, Plan 1488, requesting permission to commence Phase 2, of the Park Plan, the south-east corner of the Park Lots off Rosemarie Drive. Request is to clear an area to put in two or three horse- shoe pits as well as a small parking area. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that the matter be referred to the Park Committee for consideration and be dealt with at the next Committee meeting and Clerk to reply accordingly. Presented letter from Mr. Truax with respect to dogs running at large in the Simcoe Side Area and his daughter being bitten by a dog. Letter requests information re- garding dogs running at large and follow up procedure when such dog or dogs bite people. . . . Pg. 211 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 19S1 On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that Clerk to reply to Mr. M. Truax and advise that it is the understanding of Council that the Simcoe County District Health Unit did look into the quarantine of the dog immediately after the Simcoe County District Health Unit had been contacted by the Humane Society who had obtained the information from the O.P.P. who visited Mr. Truax, when called. Therefore, it would appear that the Health Unit has looked into the matter. The dogs running at large have been reported to the Ontario Humane Society who constantly endeavour to look at such matters as reported. Presented letter to Councillor Halfacre from Family and Children's Services of the County of Simcoe advising that the Children's Aid Society Picnic at Oro Memorial Park was a complete success and look forward to using the Park again next year. Also expressing appreciation for the generosity of paying for the Park fee for same on July S, 19S1. Presented as well copy of Councillor Halfacre's reply to the letter advising that the fee had been paid by Howard Campbell. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, letters as presented be received and placed on file for reference. The Planning Administrator was present at 1:45 p.m. to review planning and develop- ment matters. The following was presented: Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Hearing re: submissions B11/S1 - Strachan, A5/S1 & B12/S1 - Crawford, and A6/S1 - Gabura. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that correspondence as presented be placed on file. Advised that a draft zoning by-Law in respect of the Holden-Quinlan lands, part of Lots 1 & 2, Range 1 had been received from the applicants consultants, Skelton, Brumwell & Associates and that on review, a few minor changes had been recommended. Revised draft to be presented to Planning Board for comment as required by Council's June 6, 19S1 resolution on August 20, 19S1. Advised that to date, a reference plan of survey and comment from the Ministry of Environment in regard to the proposed Driftwood Campground re-zoning has not been received. Advised that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing have indicated that O.P.A. 13 has completed circulation, and that Ministerial approval was anticipated prior to the end of the month. Advised that the Community Planning Advisory Branch were in the process of reviewing draft terms of reference for the proposed North Oro O.P. updating, and that a com- mitment could be expected within the next week. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that the report of the Planning Administrator be accepted. Mr. Eldon Greer was present at 2:10 p.m. with respect to several items of concern which he submitted in writing listing same as follows: 1) Due date of taxes - suggesting first few days of the month rather than the last day of the month 2) The matter of acceleration and decelaration lanes at places of business along No. 11 Highway, in particular, places such as Fudas and Northway Restaurant J . . . ~ Pg. 212 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1981 Deputy Reeve Davie thanked Mr. Greer for bringing his concerns to Council and ad- vised that the matters would be considered and he would be advised after some in- vestigation. Council after some further discussion passed the following resolution: On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, Clerk to forward a letter to Ministry of Trans- portation and Communications expressing Council and ratepayers concerns in view of proposed increase of speed limit on No. 11 Highway from 80 to 90 km. Council would request some further consideration with regard to the acceleration and deceleration lanes along No. 11 Highway to Commercial operations, such as Fudas and Northway Restaurant, which presently appear inadequate at the 80 km. speed limit in heavy traffic. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, Clerk to advise Mr. Eldon Greer of the resolution to M.T.C. and that the matter of due date for taxes willbe further considered when setting due dates for taxes in 1982. Mr. T. Strampel of Agriculture Canada, Department of Health, with respect to the Rabies Clinic to be held this fall and requested use of the Township Machine Shed on October 23, 1981 for a Rabies Clinic in the Township of Oro from the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Township to supply two Clerks and necessary tables and chairs. On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that Council authorize the use of the Township Machine Shed for a Rabies Clinic to be held on October 23, 1981 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Also that the Township be responsible to have two Clerks for the registration as well as sufficient tables and chairs and further that the Township arrange for advertising of the Clinics. Presented three applications for a Loan under the Tile Drainage Act, as submitted by: 1) Leonard and Margaret Mortson for Part of E~ Lot 18, Concession 6, Township of Oro. Total cost of Drainage System being in the amount of $11,347.80, a Loan in the amount of $8,500.00 is requested, being 75% of the total cost. 2) George A. Sutton on Part Let E, Concession 2, Township of Oro. Total cost of Drainage System being in the amount of $4,650.00, a loan in the amount of $3,400.00 is requested, being 75% of total cost. 3) Carl Cumming on Part Lot 19, Concession 5, Township of Oro. Total cost of Drainage System being in the amount of $1,500.00, a loan in the amount of $1,100.00 is requested, being 75% of total cost. Clerk advised that the office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Food Land Development Branch, had been contacted by telephone, since the Ministry had been advised, as requried that as of August 1, 1981 no applications for Tile Drainage Loans had been received, which would leave a NIL requirement for the Township of Oro in 1981. On the 12th of August 1981, Ministry's office had returned a call advising that the Township of Oro would be authorized Tile Drainage Loan of up to $10,000.00 for 1981, as had been originally allocated. Accordingly the three applications will have to be pro-rated as follows: II""" . . . Pg. 213 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1981 Amount of Application % of total Application Amount of Loan after Pro-rating Leonard & Margaret Mortson George A. Sutton Carl C. Cumming 850.0..0.0. 340.0..0.0. 110.0. .0.0. 130.0.0..0.0. 65.39 26.15 8.46 10.0..0.0. 650.0..0.0. 260.0..0.0. 90.0..0.0. 10.0.0.0..0.0. Clerk further advised that under Township approval By-Law No. 980. of $10.0.,0.0.0..0.0. a balance of $61,60.0..0.0. still remains which would be reduced to $51,60.0..0.0. after approval of present Loans applied for. After consideration Loans under the Tile Drainage Act as applied for were approved on a pro-rated basis by the following resolutions: On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, application for a loan under the Tile Drainage Act, 1975, as applied for by Leonard and Margaret Mortson for a Tile Drainage System on Part E~ of Lot 18, Concession 6, to a total cost of $11,347.50., for which a loan in the amount of $8,50.0..0.0. qualifies as 75% of the total cost, be approved by Council on a pro-rated basis of 65.39% of the requested loan of $8,50.0..0.0., to a total loan of $6,50.0..0.0.. Clerk to advise the applciant accordingly and that upon re- ceipt of Form 8 from the Tile Drainage Inspector, the necessary Rating By-Law will be passed and the loan be processed in accordance with the Tiel Drainage Act 1975, subject to the approval of the loan by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, for purchase of the Debenture. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, application for a loan under the Tile Drainage Act, 1975, as applied for by George A. Sutton, for a Tile Drainage System on Part Lot E, Concession 2, to a total cost of $4,560..0.0., for which a loan in the amount of $3,40.0..0.0. qualifies as 75% of the total cost, be approved by Council on a pro- rated basis of 26.15% of the requested loan of $3,40.0..0.0. to a total loan of $2,60.0..0.0.. Clerk to advise the applicant accordingly and that upon receipt of Form 8, from the Tile Drainage Inspector, the necessary Rating By-Law will be passed and the Loan be processed in accordance with the Tile Drainage Act, 1975, subject to the approval of the loan by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, for the purchase of the Debenture. On motion of Vousden and Johnson, application for a loan under the Tile Drainage Act, 1975, as applied for by Carl C. Cumming for a Tile Drainage System on Part Lot 19, Concession 5, to a total cost of $1,50.0..0.0. for which a loan in the amount of $1,10.0..0.0. qualifies as 75% of the total cost, be approved by Council on a pro-rated basis of 8.46% of the requested loan of $1,10.0..0.0. to a total loan of $90.0..0.0.. Clerk to advise the applicant accordingly and that upon receipt of Form 8, from the Tile Drainage Inspector, the necessary Rating By-Law will be passed and the loan be processed in accordance with the Tile Drainage Act, 1975, subject to the approval of the loan by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, for the purchase of the Debenture. Mr. Bruce Sarjeant and Mr. Chalmers were present at 3:0.5 p.m. as per appointment, representing the Barrie Terrace Ratepayers Association. Mr. Sarjeant was spokesman as representative of the Barrie Terrace Association and presented a plan showing the present right of way as Lot IIKII of Plan 663. He then outlined the present arrangement for maintaining the right of way. Suggested grading the road as well as gravelling be done when needed rather than when called by the Association. J . . . ....... Pg. 214 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1981 Road Superintendent concurred that it would probably be easier to include the work when the equipment is in the area, rather than take the equipment when requested. Mr. Sarjeant expressed his concerns with regard to the road and the crossing on Colborne Street and suggested improving Colborne Street south of the C.N.R. tracks. Road Superintendent suggested that the method of a set sum for the year for main- tenance which is to be done as necessary would seem satisfactory, but material sup- plied should be billed separately. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that in accordance with letter from Barrie Terrace Association authorizing the Township to maintain Block JlKJI being the present access to Lots of Plan 663, to an amount of $175.00 and that the material supplied on Block JlKJI be separately invoiced to the Barrie Terrace Association. It is understood that the Road Superintendent is hereby authorized to carry out any normal maintenance and service on Block "K", when required, until such funds are expended, after which further funds are to be requested from the Barrie Terrace Association. This arrange- ment is to commence January 1, 1982. Presented letter from Robert Holmes, Park Superintendent requesting a meeting with Council with respect to his position for continuing as Park Superintendent after the end of the season. On motion of Vousden and Davie, that this matter be discussed at Committee of Council meeting on August 27, 1981 prior to Mr. Holmes meeting with Committee of Council. Presented letter from Ontario Good Roads Association forwarding a decal to recognize that Fred Haughton, Township Road Superintendent has completed another three day course in the JlC.S. AndersonJl Road School, sponsored by the Ontario Good Roads Association, namely the Maths and Metrics course 1981. On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the decal be presented to Township Road Superin- tendent at the next meeting of Council and he affix same to the certificate previously presented to him. Presented letter from the United Townships Bangor, Wick10w & McClure, forwarding copy of resolution with respect to arrears of taxes, to petition the Ministry of Inter- governmental Affairs to amend Section 543 and 555 of the Municipal Act to reduce the three year period to two years. Letter request Council's endorsement. On motion of Davie and Vousden, letter and copy of resolution be received and filed with no action taken. Presented resolution from the Town of Wasaga Beach with respect to intention of the Atomic Energy Board in concert with the Federal Government to dump radioactive waste in Base Borden in Essa Township, to which the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach vigorously objects to the proposed dumping the said nuclear waste. Letter and reso- lution request endorsement. On motion of Davie and Halfacre, that the Council of the Township of Oro endorse the resolution of the Town of Wasaga Beach #13-272 with respect to moving of radioactive soil from Scarborough to Base Borden. ~ """'lIlIIII Pg. 215 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1981 . Presented letter from Assessment Commissioner forwarding the Ministry's procedure to calculate the equalized Assessments and equalization factors, as required under Section 81 of the Assessment Act. And copy of general calculation procedure. The equalization factor shown for the Township of Oro being 4.59 for 1981. On motion of Vousden and Davie, letter and calculations as presented be received and filed for necessary reference. Presented letter from Mayor Robert Rutherford, Chairman, Association Steering Com- mittee of the Association of Counties and Regions of Ontario, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Rural Ontario, forwarding a series of materials pertain- ing to the Founding Conference of the new Municipal Association and the forthcoming AMO Annual Conference. Chairman encourages detailed review of the enclosures, namely : -Proposed Constitution of the New Municipal Association -Proposed Fee Schedule of the new Municipal Association -Invitation to nominate individuals to the Boad of Directors of the new Municipal Association -AMO Resolution Report - 1980 AMO Auditors Report -AMO Pre-Conference Bulletin On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that the series of materials presented be received and copies as presented to each member of Council be reviewed and comments be refer- red to voting delegates who will be attending the conference for the Township of Oro 4It on August 24th to 26th, 1981. Presented letter from the Hon. C. Bennett, forwarding copy of Bill 67, being an Act to establish the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and advising of the names of the Parliamentary Assistant, Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister. On motion of Vousden and Davie, that copy of Minister's letter and copy of Bill 67 be received and filed for reference. Presented letter from Crawford Heating and Air Conditioning forwarding Service Contract available which offers a one price budget and also assurance of a winter emergency service for a total price of $90.00 per furnace. Service Contract -One complete furnace conditioning and efficiency test -Labour free servicing all winter long -All parts are free of charge, except: - circulating pumps, Humidifier Parts, Heat Exchangers, Combustion Chambers, Burner Housing and Nose Cone -Plan expires May 31, 1982 -Price - $90.00 per furnace Hourly rates are still available if preferred - all furnace conditioning and service calls done on hourly rate of $18.00 per hour (minimum of $24.50 for each call) parts extra. . On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that the letter and service contract from Crawford Heating be received and Clerk to contact other Heating Service Companies and request quotations after which the Clerk-Treasurer to have contract accepted from a reliable Heating Service Contractor with most suitable contract. ~ . . . """'lIlIIII Pg. 216 NINETEENTH MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1981 Presented letter from Ministry of the Environment forwarding Certificate of Com- plicance for the approval for construction of a new barn and manure storage to be located on W~ Lot 17, Concession 7 for the purpose of keeping mink. On motion of Davie and Vousden, Certificate of Complicance for Mr. L. Squire, W~ Lot 17, Concession 7, Township of Oro for construction of new barn and manure storage to house mink, as presented, be received and copy be presented to Chief Building Official. Presented letter from Duane Patfield, Insustrial/Commercial Development Officer for the County of Simcoe requesting completion of an industrial fact sheet for the Township of Oro to assist in keeping records. On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the letter be received and Clerk to have the industrial fact sheet completed and returned as requested. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Clerk to draft a letter inviting Reeve and Councillor of Municipalities in the County to participate in a log sawing contest at Oro Fair on Friday, September 25, 1981 at 7:30 p.m., provided the Agricultural Society has not already invited Municipalities to participate. Presented letter from Township of Matchedash with respect to an information and discussion meeting with respect to a small Conservation area involving the North River and Coldwater River, which has been suggested to come under the jurisdiction of the N.V.C.A. On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that Oro Council will be represented at the infor- mation and discussion meeting with respect to the Watersheds of the North River and Coldwater River, coming under the jurisdiction of the N.V.C.A. on October 26, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. On motion of Vousden and Davie, adjourn to meet again on Tuesday September 1, 1981 at 9:30 a.m. and Clerk to advertise the meeting. Reeve - R.S. Arbour