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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - SEPTEMBER 21, 1981
TWENTY-FIRST MEETING
Council met this morning pursuant to adjournment with all members present.
Reeve R.S. Arbour in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of September 1, 1981, were on motion of
Halfacre and Johnson, confirmed as printed and received.
Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the meeting of September 1,
1981, as follows to:
-Stuart N. Keyes & Associates Ltd., - requesting he prepare for tender call, tender
specifications and relevant Drawing for unfinished services on Torpey Subdivision
(Plan M-71) with necessary revision of item 13 of the draft tender specifications
presented to meeting of September 1, 1981 with further request that copies of same
when completed, be forwarded to M.T.C. and Township Solicitor, Paul G.M. Hermiston.
copies of these letters were forwarded to above mentioned.
-Edward Robinson forwarding resolution of Council hhat he be retained to immediately
repair the damage to the African Episcopal Methodist Church at Lot 11, Conc. 3,
and forward account to the Township with copies to Charles Sanderson & Eric Scott.
-Dr. D.G. Hill, President, Black History Society and Wilson Brooks, Vice-President,
and Dr. W.A. Fisher, Chairman, Simcoe County Historical Society advising of the
damage to the African Church and Counicl's action to proceeed to repair same.
-Jo-Con Developments Ltd., re: unfinished services on Plan M-66 and letter of
Credit No. 5902/7712.
-David Williams, President, Oro Station Area Ratepayers Association re: concerns
presented to Council.
-Ingo Smiedchen re: Shanty Bay Community School Centre- capital grant balance under
Wintario Grants.
-Mrs. Norman Tripp, Secretary-Treasurer, Jarratt Community Hall Committee re: pro-
gress of alterations to Hall in order to apply for final grant.
-Lloyd George, President, Central Oro Ratepayers Association re: selling of Township
Publications in booth at Oro Fair.
-H.A. Astridge re: dead tree on Road Allowance, County Road 27, copy to L.E. Clark,
P. Eng., County Engineer.
-David Woronka re: cutting of tree in Oro Memorial Park.
-Ontario Hydro re: use of Shelswell Park for corn roast by Ontario Hydro Social Club.
-Harold Bristow with respect to re-zoning of Lot 1, Plan 1195.
On motion of Johnson and Vousden, copies of letters as presented and forwarded be
accepted as satisfactory and be placed on file for reference.
Presented report from Oro Township Swim Committee for 1981, advising that 140 children
had registered for the two week program. Five Instructors and one shore organizer had
managed the program at Oro Memorial Park and 55 had registered at Shanty Bay with one
Instructor and two Assistants. All Instructors were Oro residents. The report indi-
cates that the program finished with a balance of $4.00.
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Registration
Paid to Instructors
$1,560.00
1,493.00
Badges & Registration Forms
67.00
63.00
Balance
4.00
On motion of Davie and Vousden, report accepted as satisfactory.
In accordance with the agenda for the meeting, 11 applications for Tax Adjustment
under Section 636(A) of the Municipal Act, were presented for Council's considera-
tion, along with certain uncollectable taxes as recommended by the Treasurer under
Section 636(1) with the following action taken:
Application No.1 William Tudhope - W pt Lot 10 Cone. 12. Due to a gross and mani-
fest error the assessment was incorrectly calculated and the taxable assessment of
1695 should have read 971. Therefore a reduction of 724 assessment for 12 months
taxation has been calculated. Taxes to be written off in the amount of $165.42.
Application No.2 Dillon H. Wigg - S pt Lot 14 Cone. 14. The owner of the above
property has been inadvertently overcharged by reason of a gross error on the assess-
ment roll and is therefore entitled to an adjustment in taxes from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31,
1981. Taxes are to be cancelled on a conversion of rates from Commercial Public to
Residential Public based on the occupant assessment of 651. Taxes to be rebated in
the amount of $26.25.
Application No.3 Dillon H. Wigg - S pt Lot 14 Cone. 14. The owner of the above
property has been inadvertently overcharged by reason of a gross error on the assess-
ment roll and is therefore entitled to an adjustment in taxes from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31,
1981. Taxes to be cancelled based on the Business Public Assessment of 195. Taxes
to be rebated in the amount of $52.41.
Application No.4 Maurice & Mary Truax - Lot 225 Plan 626. The above occupant ceased
to carryon business at this address on April 1, 1981. Business Taxes based on the
Business Sep. Assessment of 305 are to be cancelled from April 1 to December 31, 1981.
Taxes to be written off in the amount of $82.92 and rebated in the amount of $13.06.
Application No.5 Melvina Smethurst - W pt Lot 27 Cone. 3. The above occupant
ceased to carryon business at this address on May 31, 1981. Business Taxes based
on the Business Public assessment of 305 are to be cancelled from June 1 to Dec. 31,
1981. Taxes to be written off in the amount of $83.07.
Application No.6 Leonard & Judith Laffin - Lot 16 Cone. 3 Plan 702. The above oc-
cupant ceased to carryon business at this address on June 18, 1981. Business Taxes
based on the Business Public Assessment of 570 are to be cancelled from June 18 to
Dec. 31, 1981. Taxes will be written off in the amount of $83.07.
Application No.7 Mark & Jacalyn Duffie - Pt Lot 23 Cone. 12. The garage on the above
property was demolished on May 1, 1981 and is therefore entitled to a cancellation
of building taxes from May 1 to December 31, 1981. Taxes to be cancelled based on
the Residential Public Assessment of 125. Taxes to be written off in the amount of
$17.19.
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Application No.8 Janis & Ina Berzins - Lots 15 & 16 Plan 653 Cone. 12. The cot-
tage on the above property was demolished on or before Jan. 1, 1981 and is there-
fore entitled to a cancellation of building taxes from January 1, being the first
of the month following to December 31, 1981. Taxes are to be cancelled based on
the Residential Assessment of 333. Taxes to be rebated in the amount of $78.40.
Application No.9 Pilvi Valberg - Lot 1 Conc. 9 Plan 1146. The owner of the above
property has been inadvertently overcharged by reason of a gross error in calcu-
lation on the appraisal card and is therefore entitled to an adjustment in taxes
from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1981. Taxes to be cancelled based on the Residential Public
Assessment of 560. Taxes to be written off in the amount of $145.96.
Application No. 10 Chris Albert Ellsmere - N pt Lot 1 Conc. 3. The mobile home on
the above property was removed on August 31, 1981 and is therefore entitled to a
cancellation of Building Taxes from September 1 to December 31, 1981. Taxes are to
be cancelled based on the public residential assessment of 523. Taxes to be rebated
in the amount of $39.75.
Application No. 11 Aileen Cole - Lot 30 Plan 589. The cottage on the above property
was demolished on June 15, 1981, and is therefore entitled to a cancellation of
building taxes from July 1, to December 31, 1981. Taxes to be cancelled based on
the public residential Assessment of 304. Taxes to be rebated in the amount of
$43.73.
Uncollectable taxes under Section 636(1), 1981 Garbage of $18.00, for Federation of
4IIJ Agriculture for the year 1980 $26.93.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, the above properties, as recommended by the
Assessors of the Simcoe County Assessment Office (Region 16) for assessment reduc-
tions be accepted and the appropriate tax adjustments be applied.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, the uncollectable taxes under Section 636(1) be
written off as follows:
1981 Garbage
1980 Federation
Total
18.00
26.93
44.93
Presented letter from D.S. White, Solicitor, with respect to Big Cedar Parks Ltd.,
unopened Road Allowance between Lots 5 & 6, Concession 13, advising that Mr. C.M.
Loopstra, Solicitor for Big Cedar Parks Ltd., has replied to his letter of July 31,
1981 and indicates that his client is not interested in picking up Parts 1 & 2 of
Plan 51R-9591 for the sum of $1,500.00 and wish to proceed and receive the convey-
ance of Parts 3 & 4, being the westerly portion of the unopened road Allowance.
Solicitor advises that in his opinion Big Cedar Parks in entitled to a conveyance
of Parts 3 & 4 in accordance with the provisions of Section 462 of the Municipal
Act and it would be improper for the Municipality to withhold conveyance of 3 & 4
until the question of parts 1 & 2 is resolved.
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On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the matter be referred to Committee of Council
for further investigation prior to conveyance of Parts 3 & 4 of Plan 51R-9591 to
Big Cedar Parks Ltd.
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Presented letter from D.S. White, Solicitor forwarding copy of letter from Solicitor
for Robert Ryder, Lot 16, Concession 2, with respect to 15/16 Side Road reconstruc-
tion, requesting information as to whether the Township has received report of the
Fill and Flood Line Mapping for Willow Creek and whether the Township is now pre-
pared to respond to for compensation under the Expropriation Act. Clerk advised
that he had contacted Mr. White in this regard. Also copy of draft letter in reply.
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, letter from Solicitor be received and draft letter
of reply as presented requesting clarification of Application for Compensation from
Solicitor for Mr. R. Ryder. Clerk also to advise Solicitor of pair of Stereo Coverage
Aerial Photos of the area which have been obtained and that the Fill and Flood Plain
Mapping is to be available after Oct. 5, 1981 according to letter from Resources
Manager, N.V.C.A.
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Clerk advised that following Council authorizing the restoration of the Co loured
African Episcopal Methodist Church which had been damaged by vandals on August 31,
1981, he had proceeded to have the title of the property searched and that the last
deed, of which a photo copy was obtained showing that the property was registered
as instrument No. 8576, on May 26, 1849, to the Trustees of the Co loured African
Episcopal Methodist Church of Canada. A copy of same had been forwarded to Dr. D.G.
Hill, President, Black History Society who will approach the Co loured African
Methodist Episcopal Church in Toronto, as to whether or not they have any interest
in same. Also request he advise of findings and assist the Township in obtaining
title to the said property. Also presented letter of reply from D.G. Hill, Presi-
dent, Black History Society. As well as letter from Ronald F. Thompson, Insurance
Adjuster advising that a local contractor had examined the job and attached his
quotation to the letter which was for a total amount of $2,293.50.
Clerk presented the account from Edward Robinson who had been retained for the res-
toration of the damage to the African Church which as now been completed, as follows:
Material $ 443.78
Labour
(3 men 126 Hrs. @ 10.00) 1,260.00
Total $1,703.78
$1,703.78
Charles Sanderson
Material for door, sill,
window, etc.,
Labour to make same
Total
240.88
108.00
348.88
348.
$2,052.66
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Clerk advised that when cost of restoration had been given to the Ontario Provincial
Police as requested and additional amount of $400.00 had been added for Council
member to attend at the site and staff time for administration, letters, telephone
calls and answering telephone enquiries as well as Road Superintendent and Roads
Department to erect snow fence and pick up sign and other items from inside the
Church for temporary storage at the Machine Shed, bringing the total costs to
$2,452.66. Clerk also advisedthatO.P.P. had informed that three persons had been
arrested - Murray Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, both of Barrie, and Alan Calford from
Angus. And, that the three persons will appear in Court on September 24, 1981.
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On motion of Davie and Vousden, copies of letters as forwarded and letters re-
ceived be filed for reference, and Treasurer authorized to issue cheques in pay-
ment of the accounts for the restoration , to Edward Robinson in the amount of
$1,703.78 and to Charles Sanderson in the amount of $348.88 for a total of
$2,052.66.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, a letter be forwarded to Edward Robinson, ex-
pressing Council's appreciation for the manner in which the restoration of the
damages to the African Church were carried out, as well as arranging to postpone
some previously committed work in order to carry out the work at the African Church.
Council, as well as residents of the Township, and the Black History Society,
most sincerely appreciate a job well done. Also that a letter be sent to Charles
Sanderson expressing Council's appreciation for his part in supplying materials and
making and replacing the door, window and assisting in the restoration of the
damages.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that the Committee be set up to arrange for a
Memorial Service at the Coloured African Episcopal Methodist Church , courtesy of
Deputy Reeve Stephen Davie, Councillor Allan Johnson and the Clerk, and that the
service be held on October 16, 1981 at 2:30 p.m. and notices of this service be
forwarded to all concerned.
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The Chief Building Official was present at 11:30 a.m. to present his report for
the month of August.
There were 23 building permits and 3 plumbing permits issued with a breakdown as
follows:
2 Residential at a value of
3 Agricultural at a value of
9 Accessory at a value of
3 Additions at a value of
1 Slab at a value of
1 Pool at a value of
2 Demolitions
1 Renovation at a value of
1 Commercial at a value of
$52,000.00
22,000.00
47,320.00
10,000.00
2,500.00
8,000.00
3,700.00
5,000.00
$151,120.00
Money Received for permits
Value of Permits for August '80
$ 724.00
$353,490.00
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that the report of the Chief Building Official
be accepted as satisfactory.
The Chief Building Official advised Council of Annual Workshop Conference.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that the matter of Chief Building Official at-
tending the Conference be referred to Fire & Building Committee for recommendation.
.. The Chief Building Official brought to the attention of Council the matter of By-Law
contravention by Kenneth Crawford, with respect to garage erected on Lot 8, R.P. 217
which does not meet side yard set backs and Ontario Building Code. The Chief Build-
ing Official advised that he would be forwarding a registered letter requesting the
owner commence the correction of the contravention.
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TWENTY-FIRST MEETING - SEPTEMBER 21, 1981
Presented letter from Roman A. Maksymiw, President, The Ukranian National
Federation of Canada in reply to Township letter of August 20, 1981, with respect
to complaints received by Trustees Hawkestone Police Village regarding trailers
parked in Recreational Area of the Youth Camp of their property. Letter further
indicates that he had contacted the Ministry of Tourism to ascertain guidelines
for Trailer Parks and requesting copy of Township By-Law No. 1031 as amended.
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, letter from Roman A. Maksymiw, President, U.N.F.
be received and a letter be forwarded to him regarding the zoning of the property
in question with a copy of relevant schedule of the Township of Oro Zoning By-Law
showing the zoning of the property and permitted uses.
Presented recommendations of Committee of Council as a result of Committee of
Council meeting held on September 17, 1981:
Recommendation of Township Engineer that the pump house on Plan M-157, Quadrant
Developments, be erected over one well with a hatch in roof to enable the pump
to be lifted when necessary.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the pump house for Plan M-157, Quadrant
Developments, be erected over one well, with a hatch in the roof, to permit the
pump to be lifted when necessary.
Recommendation that the Road Superintendent be authorized to attend the Seminar
on Asphalt Pavement Recycling on November 10 to 12, 1981, which is sponsored by
the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Municipal Engineers Assoc.,
at the Skyline Hotel in Rexdale. Also a one day Workshop sponsored by the Ontario
Traffic Conference to be held in Owen Sound on October 30, 1981.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, the Road Superintendent be authorized to attend
the three day Seminar on Asphalt Pavement Recycling and Ontario Traffic Conference
Workshop and Registration and accomodation for both be paid by the Municipality.
Recommendations of Committee of Council to call tenders to Supply,screen,haul and
stockpile approximately 3000 Ton of winter sand at the Waste Disposal Site and
2000 ton at the Township Patrol Yard, 15/16 Side Road in Lot 16, Concessio~ 14 and
to load, haul & stockpile from Township Gravel Pit to Waste Disposal Site - 600 c.y.
and to remix and stockpile at the Township Patrol Yard 15/16 Side Road, Lot 16,Con.14,
t 700 c.y., with tenders to close on October 16, 1981 was accepted by the following
resolution:
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that tenders for winter sand be called, with tender
closing at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 1981, on Township tender forms as follows:
1) Supply, screen, haul & stockpile
at Township Waste Disposal Site
2) Supply, screen, haul & stockpile
at Township Patrol Yard (15/16 S.R., Lot 16,Con.14)
3) Load,haul & stockpile from Township
Gravel Pit to Township Waste Disposal Site
4) Remix stockpile at Township Patrol Yard
(15/16 S.R., Lot 16, Con. 14)
3000 Ton
2000 Ton
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Tenders notice to be placed in two issues of the Barrie Examiner and Orillia
Packet.
Recommendations that quotation for supply of winter salt be obtained was accepted
by the following resolution:
On motion of Vousden and Davie, that written quotations for supply of winter salt
be obtained from the two Salt Companies, that supply Highway Coarse Winter Salt.
The recommendations of Committee of Council to call tenders for Snow Removal Equip-
ment for the 1981-82 Season for Snow Plow Route "A" - Lots 11,12,13 & 14 between
Bass Lake Road and Lake Simcoe and Route "BII - Sugar Bush, Plan M-8,9 and Route "c"
Barrie Terrace, Plan 1069 and Plan 1561, was accepted by the following resolution:
On motion of Vousden and Davie, tenders be called for snow removal equipment on
Township roads for the 1981-82 season, according to Township tender specifications
for the three Routes A,B, & C as outlined on map attached to tender forms. Equip-
ment consist of Heavy Duty Truck, Four Wheel Drive or 2 Wheel Drive with posi-
traction, minimum 150 H.P. or power grader minimum 170 H.P., complete with all fuels
required, wing person, operator, hydraulic operated snowplow and wing, flashing
lights and running lights, according to the Highway Traffic Act. Tender notices
to be placed in two issues of the Barrie Examiner and the Orillia Packet.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that 1500 Dog Tags for 1982 be ordered from
Toronto Stamp Incorporated, Item No. F-121 (Spec) of Anodized Aluminum (Green) and
that the order be placed prior to September 25, 1981 in order to receive the 20%
discount.
The matters of recommendations with respect to Oro Memorial Park were further con-
sidered following the Park Committee meeting at the Park on Friday, September 18,
1981. The matter was left over for further investigation by the Park Committee with
respect to the moving or repairing of large pavillion and change rooms.
Council again discussed the matter of Park Superintendent, Caretaker for the 1982
Season and as a result passed the following resolution:
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the Township advertise for applicants to act
as Park Superintendent and Caretaker of Oro Memorial Park for the 1982 Season. Ap-
plication to be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 1981. Notice to be
placed in two issues in the Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet.
The matter of Waste Disposal Hours was again considered by Council further to being
discussed at the Committee of Council meeting held on September 17, 1981.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the Waste Disposal hours remain as set and that
a letter be forwarded to Mr. Gordon Wagar advising him accordingly.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that a letter be forwarded to Mr. G. Senf advi-
sing that it is not a policy of Council to pay taxes by way of employment. Should
employment or contracts be required the opportunity to apply is open to all.
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TWENTY-FIRST MEETING - SEPTEMBER 21, 1981
The Planning Administrator was present at 2:00 p.m. to review Planning & Develop-
ment matters. The following was presented:
Letter from Skelton, Brumwell & Associates, requesting further One Year extension
of the Hasting Draft Plan, File 43T-25103, to November 18. 1982.
Planning Administrator advised Council of the number of extensions already grant-
ed for this Development. Prior to full discussion on the matter Deputy Reeve Davie
requested that Council go into Committee of the Whole to discuss various aspects
of the Development.
On motion of Davie and Halfacre, that Council go into Committee of the Whole to
discuss matters of the Hastings Subdivision at 2:00 p.m.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, that Council come out of Committee of the Whole
at 2:25 p.m.
After further consideration for the extension of the draft approval as requested
in letter from Skelton Brumwell, the following action was taken:
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that Oro Council would be prepared to extend the
draft approval of the Hasting Subdivision, File 43T-25103, for one year to
November 18, 1982, subject to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing are
in favour and provided that the estimated cost of $175,000.00 in the present
Registered Subdivider's Agreement is to exclusive of the costs of the wells
and Engineering costs to date.
Advised that Ministerial approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 13 as received
has been followed through to completion as required under the Planning Act, and
that a copy of the Document has now been deposited in the Registry Office as
Instrument No. 746302.
Advised that proposals from 5 of the 6 Consultants Firms selected by Planning Board
have been received in response to the proposed IINorth Oroll Official Plan up-date,
and that Planning Board will review the proposals on September 24, 1981 to select
firms for interview, should members of Council wish to attend.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that the report of the Planning Administrator
be accepted.
Mr. Douglas Skelton of Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Ltd., was present at 1:35
with respect to the Holden property (Timothy Acres Development) to present the
progress on the proposed development.
Mr. Skelton reviewed the proposed development with Council by presenting the Origi-
nal Plan as Draft approved for 8 lots, which had been prepared on basis of Restric-
ted Area Zoning By-Law No. 1031 as amended, as an Estate Residential (RE) develop-
ment of 2 acres or more for each lot. The present By-Law No. 1213/80, being a By-Law
to implement the Waterfront Study now designates the area as Country Residential
which permits lots of one acre. Mr. Skelton advised that the Holden Development
has now been sold to J.W. Kratzschmar, their client, who wishes to make application
to the Township for a red line revision to the proposed plan of Parts Lots 1 & 2,
Range 1, Ministry File No. 43T-77069, to encrease the number of lots from 8 to 9
as set out in the proposed plan, which he then presented for review with Council.
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Additionally a change of the configuration of the cul-de-sac has been prepared in
order to limit the extent of the filling required for construction with a view to
saving as many mature trees as possible.
Mr. Skelton also advised that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ministry of the
Environment had reviewed the red line changes and had no objections since the pro-
posed plan conforms with all requirements of the Township Restricted Area By-Laws.
Members of Council asked various questions with respect to soil tests and Hydrolo-
gist reports, etc., which were replied to by Mr. Skelton.
Mr. Skelton concluded by stating that the purpose of the presentation is to request
approval of the red line revision to the original plan as well as cul-de-sac and
that the procedure, if Council approve same, is contingent upon Ministry of the
Environment approval, after which complete soil tests would be carried out.
Mr. Skelton at this point presented a letter outlining the proposal as presented
and copies of the Plans of the red line revision and improved cul-de-sac.
After further consideration of the presentation, Council passed the following
resolution:
On motion of Davie and Halfacre, Oro Council are prepared to accept the red line re-
vision for Timothy Acres (Holden Subdivision) proposed Draft Plan, File 43T-77069,
to increase the proposed plan from 8 lots to 9 lots and revision of the cul-de-sac,
conditional upon the approval from the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of
Natural Resources.
Mrs. Jean Horne and Mrs. Rosemary Balderston representing the Mitchell Square Womens
Institute were present at 2:45 p.m. as scheduled on the Agenda.
Mrs. Balderston advised that the Mitchell Square Womens Institute propose to con-
struct a ramp for the handicapped at the Town Hall, this being the year of the
Handicapped & Disabled. And, advised that the Mitchell Square Institute have obtained
a price to construct a wooden ramp towards which they had approximately $300.00, and
would like permission of Council to construct the ramp.
The matter was discussed by Council and it was felt that consideration should be
given to a permanent concrete structure and suggested that the Institute obtain
prices for such a structure and passed the following resolution:
On motion of Davie and Halfacre, Oro Council would have no objection to the contstruc-
tion of the ramp at the east end of the Town Hall, provided the ramp is a
permanent structure with all safety provisions and that the Mitchell Square Institute
obtain a firm price to construct the ramp and advise Council of same.
Presented letter addressed to the Reeve from Mrs. Lois Crawford with respect to her
severance application to the Committee of Adjustment and Decision received, which
approved the severance subject to removal of the present building on the lot prior
completion of the severance. After discussion and consideration of the letter, Council
passed the following resolution:
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On motion of Davie and Johnson, that Clerk to reply and advise Mrs. Lois Crawford
that the Committee of Adjustment Decision is binding unless appeal led by September
24, 1981 and that she be further advised that it would not be impossible to reuse
the material for an accessory building or garage after it has been taken down.
Presented letter from Ministry of Transportation & Communications in reply to
Township letter of August 19, 1981 with respect to proposed speed limit increase
and safety of acceleration and deceleration lanes to commercial operations. Letter
advises that although the Ministry are reasonably confident the entrances are quite
satisfactory, the Township letter has been forwarded to the Planning and Design
Section for detailed review and after examination of concerns, will discuss this
analysis at a later date. Also that the Ontario Regulation governing the new 90 k.m.
zone on No. 11 Highway has recently been passed.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, letter be received and filed for reference and
consideration after the review of the concerns has been completed by the Planning
and Design Section and that a copy of the Ministrys letter be forwarded to
Mr. Greer.
Presented letter from N.V.C.A. advising that the Oro Flood Line Mapping and study
has been completed and the final presentation by Cumming, Cockburn & Associates is
scheduled for the Water Control Advisory Branch Meeting on Monday, October 5,at
9:30 a.m. The Chairman of the Advisory Board welcomes representation from the
Township of Oro to sit in on the presentation and review.
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On motion of Davie and Johnson, letter be received and Councillor Stan Vousden,
representative from Oro Twonship on N.V.C.A. to attend the meeting on Oct. 5, 1981
and obtain copy of Fill and Flood Line Mapping report.
Presented account from N.V.C.A. for the Township's portion for Fill and Flood Line
Mapping paid to Crysler & Lathem Limited to August 31, 1981, in the amount of
$939.18 (Total Cost 9,391.75 less Federal/Provincial share of 90%)
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the account be paid after a copy of the report
of Fill and Flood Line Mapping has been received folllowing the N.V.C.A. meeting on
October 5, 1981.
Correspondence, Communications, etc., presented as follows:
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-MTC - Memorandum re: Compensation Rates for use of Personnel Vehicles.
-Domtar Chemicals - Sifto Highway Salt prices - 1981-82.
-Copy of letter to Anthea Ashfield in reply to inquiry re: history of lots 8,9,&10
Concession 6.
-Copy of letter to Treehaven Golf Course re: Dumping of garbage.
-Simcoe County Board of Education - Third Installment due September 30, 1981 in
the amount of $427,420.17.
-Statement of Payment for County Levy 2nd and 3rd Installment to County of Simcoe,
showing discount received of $5,166.91.
-D.S. White, Solicitor, letter advising of progress on lands purchased from Mr. Beal
for 15/16 Side Road.
-Workmen's Compensation Board re: Claim for Brian Benham.
-Ministry of Agriculture and Food re: circulating of Drainage Engineer's Report to
M.N.R. and letter with respect to numbering of Tile Drainage Debentures.
-Secretary-Treausrer, Grandview-Bayview Road Ratepayers Association - new executive
officers.
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-Copy of letter to Mitchell Square Women's Institute re: Memorial Service to be
held at Town Hall, November 8, 1981 at 3:00 p.m.
-Lottery License #292079 issued to Oro Township Fire Fighters Association.
-Copy of letter from Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association to County Engineer
re: County Road No. 22.
-Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board - copy of O.M.E.R.S. 1980 Annual Report.
-Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Issue of Background - August 24, 1981
and August 31, 1981.
-Minister, M.A. & H. Building Towards 2001 - special Forum Nov. 1-4, 1981.
-O.T.C. Parking Committee - annual workshop, October 25 - 27th, 1981.
-Survey Plans - 51R-10603.
-Raymond G. Poulin - Municipal Administration Workshop - Nov. 6, 1981.
-Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing - advising that the new Official Plan for
Couchiching Planning Area - File #430P-0167 has been partially approved on Aug. 21,
1981.
-Ministry of Transportation & Communications & Ministry of Energy- A program for the
Demonstration of Propane as a Transportation Fuel in Ontario.
-Ministry of Agriculture & Food, Food Land Development - Map showing Tile Drainage
systems established and Drainage Systems.
-Ontario Humane Society - Monthly Reports for March, April, May, June, July & August
-Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., - News.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, Correspondence, Communications, etc., as presented
be filed for reference.
Presented letter from Barrie & District United Way requesting member of Council and
staff and families to attend the 1981 "Campaign Kickoff" Brunch on September 27,
1981 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that all members of Council who are able to at-
tend to do so.
Presented invitation to attend the 1981 Champlain Division Annual to be held on
October 17, 1981 at the Shanty Bay Community and School Centre at 9:00 a.m.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, that Councillor Halfacre to attend on behalf of
Council.
Presented letter from Simcoe County District Health Unit advising of the Simcoe
County District Board of Health meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 23, 1981
at 9:30 a.m. at the Orillia Office, and inviting the Reeve or representative to
attend.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, that Councillor Halfacre attend the Simcoe County
District Health Unit Annual meeting on behalf of Council.
Presented petition for interim payment under the Public Transportation and Highway
ImProvement Act on expenditures made from January 1 through August 31, 1981, comple-
ted in duplicate, Treasurer and Road Superintendent declarations made showing ex-
penditures elegible for subsidy as follows:
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Roads @ 55%
15/16 S.R. @ 80%
Bridges & Culverts
Construction Maintenance Total
223,674.28 282,990.13 506,664.91
102,799.01 102,700.01
10,621.57 3,080.16 13,701. 73
$337,094.86 $286,070.79 $623,165.65
Total Stock & Machinery (DR) as per FBMRA-36 of $29,534.58 apportioned.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, that petition for interim payment of subsidy on
expenditures made on Township roads in 1981 from January 1 to August 31, 1981 as
completed and presented, with Treasurer and Road Superintendent having taken the
necessary declaration, be accepted as the total expenditures for that period for
a total amount of $623,165.65. The Reeve and Clerk be hereby authorized to sign
the petition on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Oro and Treasurer to
forward same to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Presented letter from the Hon. George Ashe, Minister, Ministry of Revenue, advising
that by Order-In-Council dated August 5, 1981, enumeration has been postponed.
This action has been taken to allow the Government to prepare legislation for intro-
duction in the Fall Session, to undertake enumeration during Municipal Election
year only. Also that additional open houses will be offered in each Municipality
and School Board Area, proceeded by an expanded advertising campaign, to coincide
with the issuance of Assessment Notices and the return of Assessment Rolls. Letter
further advises that other direct services to Municipalities and school boards
will also be improved, i.e. speed up of delivery of supplementary assessment.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, letter be received and filed and Clerk to obtain
further information from Assessment Commissioner of any questions in this regard.
Presented letter from J.E.T. LeMay, owner of lots 114,115 and 27, Plan 626, being
a proposal for owners between Blackman Blvd., and Beech Ave., of the said Plan 626,
to purchase the portion of the Lake Shore Promenade in front of their respective
properties. Clerk advised that the said Promenade was dedicated as Public Roads
on the original Plan 626.
On motion of Davie and Halfacre, Clerk to reply and advise that since the Lakeshore
Promenade of Plan 626 is dedicated as Public Highways, Council are not prepared to
close up and convey a portion of the said Road Allowance when portions of the
Promenade are required as access to lots.
Presented letter from Workmen's Compensation Board advising that effective July 1981,
the earnillgs maximum for compensation was increased from $18,500.00 to $22,000.00 per
person annually. Coverage for volunteer forces is now available from $10,816.00 to
$22,200.00 in multiples of $1,000.00. Coverage may also be requested at IImaximum
permittedll instead of a specific amount, in this way no change will be necessary in
the event of a future increase in the maximum.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, that the form to revise the amount of coverage
presently in effect for volunteer forces be referred to the Fire Committee to
review with Chief of the Township Fire Department.
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Presented report of Live Stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell, of Poultry killed by dogs
on Lot 5, Concession 1, owned by Marvyn Graham. Report shows 23 laying hens killed
and valued at $4.25 each to an amount of $97.75 and 3 hens injured to a value of
$2.00 each for an amount of $6.00 to a total of $103.75. Also necessary Affidavit
as taken by Marvyn Graham.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, report of Live Stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell,
accepted, but due to apparent improper precautions taken of the security of the
door on the chicken enclosure, Council are only prepared to pay for 50% of the
estimate presented by the Live Stock Valuer.
Presented letter from Robert Boyce, RR # 2 Hawkestone, offering his service for
the position of By-Law Enforcement Officer, should such a position become open and
would like to discuss the position with Council.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that Clerk to reply and advise that his letter
will be filed for reference should applications be invited to fill such a position.
Presented letter from Chairman - Poppy Campaign, The Royal Canadian Legion, Barrie
(Ont. No 147) Branch, requesting assistance with the Annual Poppy Campaign by
purchasing a wreath or cross, or spray or by cash donation. Clerk advised that a
wreath in 1980 is av~ilable to be used in 1981.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that a donation of $25.00 be made to the Royal
Canadian Legion, Barrie (Ont. No. 147 ) Branch.
Presented letter from Township of Georgina with respect to Volkswagen Canada Ltd.,
wishing to locate in Barrie and forwardirig- a resolution passed by the Council of
Georgina Township requesting that relevant Federal Ministries allow Volkswagen
Canada Limited to locate in any area in which the Industry has indicated preference
and that the Ministry of Industry and Tourism of the Province of Ontario be requested
to support this position and make representation to the Federal Government. Letter
requests support and endorsement of the resolution.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the letter and resolution be placed on file
with no action taken.
Presented resolution from the Township of Minto as follows:
"The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Minto, shall and does hereby
demand, that the Federal and Provincial Governments provide, and/or force the
Canadian Chartered Banks and other authorized lending institutions to provide
farmers and small businessmen with long term operating loans at a reduced rate
of interest."
And further requesting endorsement and circulation of same to local M.L.A. and M.P.
and Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Minister, Department of Agriculture of
Canada.
On motion of Johnson and Davie, Oro Council would support and endorse the resolution
of the Township of Minto.
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application for Loan under the Tile Drainage Act from Ivan Clar~ for tile
drainage work to be undertaken on South Half of Lot "F", Concession 2, an area of
20 acres. Total cost of Drainage System being in the amount of $6,715.00 which
qualifies for a loan of $5,000.00 (being 75% of the total cost). Work to be comple-
ted in September. Clerk reported that a telephone call had been received from Food
Land Development, Ministry of Agriculture & Food, advising that only the allocated
amount of $10,000.00 would be available to the Township of Oro in 1981.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, that the application for Tile Drainage Loan from
Ivan Clark be approved for apportionment of the 1982 allocation and Clerk to advise
Mr. Ivan Clark accordingly and advise the Ministry of Agriculture & Food of the
application and Council's action of approval.
Presented from Secretary-Treasurer, Oro Township Arena Committee, copy of Arena
Managers Contract, Assistant Arena Managers Contract and Oro Township Arena Custo-
dian Contract for the 1981-82 season. Also advising tJhat pay period to be bi-weekly
corresponding with Township pay rolls
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Arena Managers, Assistant Arena Manager and Arena
CusyQdian Contracts as presented be received and Treasurer to arrange the Bi-Weekly
pay period to correspond with Township Pay Roll Period.
Presented memorandum from Ministry of Natural Resources Huronia District, forwarding
Rehabilitation Claim Report form for 1981, requesting same be completed land returned.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, Clerk to review same with Road Superintendent and
complete and return same.
Presented letter from Gail Murphy of the 4th Line of Oro, being a letter of complaint
about the condition of Line 4, below Ridge Road. Letter further indicates that the
road should not only be graded in A-I condjltion, but also be paved. Road Superinten-
dent be advised that the road was probably graded at the same time the letter was
received.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, Clerk to reply and advise that since receiving the
letter, that the 4th line has been graded.
Presented letter from Ministry of the Environment forwarding copy of Certificate of
Compliance regarding the approval of modifications to existing livestock facili-
ties located on Lot 8, Concession 8, issued to Joseph Ambrose Belcourt as Certificate
of Compliance # C/B/16/81.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Certificate of Compliance # C/B/16/S1 issued to
Joseph Ambrose Belcourt for livestock facilities located on Lot 8, Concession 8, be
received and placed on file with a copy to Chief Building Official.
Presented letter from the Hon. Claude F. Bennett, Minister, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing forwarding guidleines of the Marina and Boating Facilities Pro-
gramme.
On motion of Johnson and Vousden, letter and copy of guidelines of the Marina and
Boating Facilities Programme as presented be received and filed for reference as
may be required.
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Presented letter from Oro Township Hoticultural Society being an invitation to all
members of Council and Spouses to attend the Annual Awards night on October 5, 1981
at 6:30 p.m.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Clerk to reply and advise that all members of
Council and their spouses will be attending.
Presented letter from A.M.O. with respect to sponsoring of two heritage services
for Municipal Politicians and Staff as well as Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee (LACAC) members, to be held Saturday, October 24, 1981 in
Kingston, and Saturday, November 7, 1981 in Cambridge. Also registration form for
same.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, letter be received and filed as no member of Council
or staff will be attending.
Presented from MaCauley,Lipsom & Joseph, Barristers & Solicitors, Notice of Sale
Under Charge of Mortgage, of Lot 81, Plan M-9. Notice being forwarded to the
Township as having an interest namely taxes. Clerk advised that a letter had been
forwarded to the Solicitors advising that the taxes for 1981 had not been paid.
Total amount to September 30, 1981 being $149.00.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, Notice of Charge of Mortgage and action taken for-
warding amount of taxes due be accepted and Clerk to follow any necessary procedures
. in this regard.
Presented letter from Ontario Hydro, addressed to the Reeve with respect to South-
western Ontario Plan Stage Study, requesting written comments on the study on com-
ment for enclosed.
On motion of Johnson and Vousden, letter be received and filed, no action taken.
Presented letter from Paul Merrick, Solicitor requesting a By-Law be passed dedica-
tion Block IIGII as a Public Highway on Plan M-8, Block IIGII being the one foot reserve.
As result of the request a draft By-Law to dedicate Black IIGII & IIHII as Public Highway
both being one foot reserves on Plan M-8 was presented and after consideration, a
By-Law to dedicate Block IIGII & IIHII, Plan M-8 as Public Highway was on motion of
Vousden and Johnson, introduced and numbered as By-Law No. 1240/81 and read a first
time.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, By-Law No. 1240/81 read a first time be read a second
time.
On motion of Davie and Halfacre, By-Law No. 1240/81 read a second time, be read a
third time.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, By-Law No. 1240/81 now read a third time, do pass,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve and Clerk to forward copy
of By-Law to Solicitor as requested.
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Deputy Reeve Davie brought to the attention of Council the matter of 20 foot right-of-
way between Plan 1291 and Plan 935 which had been referred to Township Solicitor as
to ownership of same. David S. White advised that the 20 foot right-of-way is regis-
tered in the name of George Kirkpatrick.
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On motion of Davie and Johnson~ that the President of the Grandview-Bayview Ratepayers
Association be advised that the Township Solicitor on searching the title finds
that the 20 foot right-of-way is registered in the name of George Kirkpatrick .
Councillor Johnson reported on his attendance at meetings of the Bass Lake Ratepayers
Association.
On motion of Davie and Johnson~ that Linda Wismer to now be classified as permanent
staff and that her salary be increased by $300.00 from $9100.00 to $9400.00 annually
effective October 1~ 1981.
Several other items of business were brought to the attention of Council and left
over for further review or to be dealt with at a Committee of Council meeting.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, adjourn to meet again on Monday~ October 5, 1981
at 9:00 a.m.
Reeve - R.S. Arbour