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10 05 1981 Council Minutes l . . . ~ Pg. 247 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - OCTOBER 5, 1981 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present. Councillor Vousden attended the N.V.C.A. meeting until 11 a.m. Reeve R.S. Arbour in the chair. The meeting was opened with prayer at 9:00 a.m. The minutes of the last regular meeting were on motion of Halfacre and Johnson, confirmed as printed and received. Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular meeting of September 21, 1981 as follows: -Ministry of Transportation & Communications forwarding 1981 Petition for Interim Payment on Road and Bridge Expenditures from January 1st to August 31st, 1981. -Barrie Examiner and Packet & Times re: Tenders for Winter Sand and Snow Removal Equipment. -Letter to M.T.C. advising of tender calls which are to close October 16, 1981. -Stewart, Esten re: R. Ryder with respect to claim for compensation due to re- construction of 15/16 Side Road. -Ronald F. Thompson, Insurance Adjuster, forwarding costs of damages to repair and restore the African Church. -Dr. D.G. Hill advising of proposed date for service and requesting he advise whether the Society could assist in the service. Clerk advised that a telephone call had been placed and that the Black History could not attend on October 11th or alter- native date of October 18th, 1981. Accordingly the Committee have now postponed the service to early in Spring of 1982. -Letters to Edward Robinson and Charles Sanderson forwarding cheque for work of restoration and advising them of service in Spring of 1982. -Carolynn (Sheffield)Wilson reply to letter advising that service would not be held until early spring of 1982. -Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Ltd., re: Timothy Acres Subdivision advising that Council conditionally approve red line revision of the Plan. -Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Ltd., re: Guthrie Plains Subdivision (Hastings) for- warding resolution that Council are prepared to extend the Draft approval for the Subdivision (file 43T-25103) for a period of one year to November 16, 1982, sub- ject to the Minsitry being in favour and that the estimated costs of $175,000.00 in the present Subdividers Agreement is to be exclusive of costs of wells and Engineering costs. -Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet - notice for applications for person or persons to carry out duties as Superintendent and Caretaker of Oro Memorial Park for the 1981-82 season. -Mitchell Square Women's Institute re: construction of ramp for handicapped and dis- abled at Oro Town Hall. -Eldon Greer forwarding copy of letter from MTC re: acceleration/deceleration lanes characteristics at Commercial entrances along No. 11 Highway. -J.E.T. LeMay re: Purchase of Road Allowance (Promenade) Plan 626. -Ministry of Agriculture & Food re: Application for Tile Drainage Loan from Ivan Clark - requesting early approval for 1982 of the said application be considered for increase in 1982 Allocation for the Township. . . . Pg. 248 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 -Ivan Clark advising that his application had been approved by Council for ap- portionment of the 1982 allocation. -Ministry of Agriculture & Food (Federal & Provincial) endorsing resolution of the Township of Minto re: interest rates for farms and small businesses with copies of letters to local M.P. and M.L.A. and Township of Minto. -Marvyn Graham - re: Live Stock Valuers Report, forwarding cheque for claim in amount of $51.88 for Chickens killed. -Ukranian National Federation re: Parking of Trailers in OSl lands, being the youth camp area of the development. -Royal Canadian Legion (Barrie Branch 147) forwarding donation in the amount of $25.00. -Gordon Wagar re" Winter hours for Waste Disposal Site. -Lois Crawford re: Severence application as approved by Oro Township Committee of Adjustment with certain conditions. -Grandview-Bayview Road, Ratepayers Association with respect to 20 foot right-of- way, Plans 935 and 1291 , Concession 9. -Gernot Senf re: Policy of Council with repsect to employment and remuneration being applied to taxes. -Robert Boyce with respect to application for posiition of By-Law Enforcement Officer advising that apllication be placed on file. -Gail Murphy re: 4th line. -Paul Merrick, Solicitor re: By-Law to dedicate 1 foot reserves Blocks G & H as Public Highway. -Crawford Heating and Air Conditioning advising that quotation had been accepted for furnace servicing for 1981-82 season with copies to Ron Dinsmore Heating and E.M.Oliver Heating advising of same. -Oro Horticultural Society advising that members of Council and their spouses would be attending the Annual Awards night on October 5, 1981. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, copies of letters as presented and forwarded ac- cepted as satisfactory and ordered placed on file. Presented letter from Robert Holmes, Supt. and Caretaker, Oro Memorial Park 1981 Season, requesting Council to advise as to whether his contract is renewable and what is his position for 1982. He also makes enquiry as to whether the Township would be prepared to purchase his equipment in the booth. Clerk also advised that Mr. Holmes had been forwarded a copy of the notice calling for applications for Supt. and Caretaker of Oro Memorial Park. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, letter be received and tabled for further refer- ence when applications for Park Supt. and Caretaker are considered. Presented copy of letter to Stewart, Esten Township Solicitor in reply to letter from D. S. Wbite of the aforementioned firm advising that Big Cedar Parks Limited are not interested in picking up Parts 1 & 2 of Plan 51R-9591 at the Township estimate of $1,500.00 and that the Township should not withhold the conveyance of Parts 3 & 4 until the matter of parts 1 & 2 have been resolved. And, further requesting legal opinion as to whether the Township could fence the Road Allowance (Parts 1 & 2) along with Park Area. Presented as well, letter of reply from D.S. White, advising that the Township has the authority to construct a fence on its road allowance, suggesting as well that a survey should be obtained to ensure that the fence is constructed on Township property. . . . ~ Pg. 249 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 On motion of Johnson and Davie, letter be received and filed for further reference and until the Committee of Council have further reviewed the matter after attending at the site. Presented letter from D.A. Webb, Senior Municipal Supervisor, Ministry of Transpor- tation & Communications, acknowledging submission of proposed tender forms for Winter Sand and Snow Removal Equipment and advising that the proposed documents meet with the approval of the Ministry. On motion of Davie and Johnson, letter be received and filed for reference when tenders are considered. Presented memorandum from Ministry of Culture and Recreation forwarding cheque in the amount of $2,115.50 being amount of grant under Regulation 200, for grant applied for the 1980 statement and application for 1981 Recreation Grant. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, Recreation Grant in the amount of $2,115.50 be received and amount of same be forwarded to Arena Committee to cover portion of Secretary's wages, Power Skating Instructors and Heat & Hydro Maintenance. Presented from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, notice of meeting of the Water Control Advisory Board, to be held on Monday, October 5, 1981 and that the second item on the Agenda is the scheduled introduction and presentation of the Oro Fill and Floodline Mapping as prepared by Cumming,Cockburn and Associates Ltd., as directed at the last regular meeting. Coucillor Stan Vousden is attending the meeting. Also presented letter from Cumming,Cockburn & Associates Ltd., forwarding set of maps showing the Regional Storm Floodlines along Willow Creek. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, notice of meeting be received and filed, the mat- ter of the report be further considered when Councillor Vousden presents his report On the attendance of the presentation and copy of the report is received for Council's review along with set of maps received from Cumming, Cockburn & Associates Ltd., and copy of areas in question be forwarded to D.S. White. Presented letter from Ontario Black History Society expressing the Society's appre- ciation for the speedy action in repairing and restoring the African Church and that the Society is looking forward to participating in a memorial service at the Church in Spring of 1982. And, enclosing a cheque in the amount of $350.00 to help defray some of the costs of rebuilding the Historic African Church. Also presented a letter from West Oro Baptist Church forwarding a cheque in the amount of $100.00 towards the repair costs of the damages to the African Church. Presented as well, further letter from Daniel G. Hill, President, Black History Society acknowledging receipt of correspondence of September 22, 1981 along with copies of letters to Contractors, Ed Robinson and Charles Sanderson and copy of letter to Carolynn Sheffield Wilson. Clerk also reported on telephone call from Carolynn Shef- field Wilson advising that the persons from the Collingwood area would be prepared to assist in organizing a memorial service this fall. On motion of Johnson and Davie, letters be received along with the donations from the Black History Society and West Oro Baptist Church and that the parties be advised of date of the service to beheld in the Spring of 1982 and that the donations received be set up under ledger account for the purpose of past and future maintenance of the African Church. . . . ~ Pg. 250 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 Presented letter from Shanty Bay Public School expressing appreciation for the newly constructed safety path along Ridge Road adjacent to the Shanty Bay School. On motion of Davie and Johnson, letter be received and placed on file and photocopy be presented to the Roads Department. Presented letter from Philip J. Stefaniak of Jo-Con Developments in reply to Township letter of September 2, 1981, requesting confirmation, in writing, as to when work is proposed to be completed on Plan M-66. Letter outlines that it is not feasible to complete the servicing of the sub-division at this stage as construction of homes will damage grading, ditching, culverts, etc. The earth berm and fence will also be completed at the same time as the servicing, as it is not practical to com- plete until the homes are constructed. On motion of Davie and Johnson, that copy of the letter from Jo-Con Developments be forwarded to Township Engineer, who is to forward his comments in order that same may be dealt with at the next Committee of Council meeting on October 14, 1981. On motion of Davie and Johnson, letter be received and Clerk to reply and request that Letter of Credit due on December 9, 1981, be renewed and same be received by the Township by October 30th, or letter from the Royal Bank of Canada advising that same will be received by the Township thirty days prior to expiry date. Presented letter from D.S. White, Solicitor forwarding account for Professional Services rendE1Edon various files, to a total of $801.75. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, account as presented be received and Clerk to re- quest Solicitor to aportion the various files and account be listed in accounts pay- able for the month of September. Deputy Reeve requested a recorded vote on the motion: Reeve Arbour Deputy Reeve Davie Councillor Halfacre Councillor Johnson yea abstain yea yea Motion carried. The matter of progress of the fly-over at Line 9 and No. 11 Highway was again brought before Council with the following action taken: On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Clerk to write a letter of enquiry to the MTC as to progress on the 9th line overpass, and whether the tender for same is being called this fall along with other tenders that may be scheduled along No. 11 Highway. Presented a letter from Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. asking for comments ttomCouncils within his area as to whether in favour of proposed three year term as presented by the Hon. Claude Bennett. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, Clerk to reply that the majority of members of Oro Council would be in favour of a two year term, although members of Council see financial advantages in a three year term, as well as an oportunity of better plan- ning programs, but in general the two year term would appear to be more feasible for a Rural Municipality. The result being 4 in favour of a 2 year term and 1 maybe. .. . . . ........ Pg. 251 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 Deputy Reeve Davie brought to the attention of Council the proposed legislation with respect to Emergency Planning. On motion of Davie and Halfacre, that Council of the Township of Oro support the proposed Plans Act and would request that upon passing of the Legislation, Munici- palities be advised whether sample By-Laws will be available to Municipalities. Presented Correspondence, communications, etc., as follows: -Copy of letter to Planning Administrator, from Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing forwarding comments to Terms of Reference and Consultant Selection, North Oro Study and Official Plan Update - Township of Oro. -Truck and Tractor Equipment Limited- financing program for equipment. -Lottery License #292080 issued to Hawkestone Hall Board. -Ontario Municipal Management Development Board - Catalogue of Education and Train- ing Programs available in Ontario for Municipal Offcials 1980, updated 1981 and Quarterly Report - September 1981. -Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing- Background issue of September 7th & 14th. -Conference on Police/Community Relations - Conference notice and registration form. -Ministry of Housing - Procedural Guideline - Public Road Allowance. -Ministry of Culture & Recreation re: Northern Ontario Municipal Recreation Associa- tion Annual Conference. -IBM - Increase rate for services in 1982. -Ontario Traffic Safety - July/August 1981 from Ministry of Transportation & Communi- cations. -Ministry of Industry and Tourism - Ontario Tourism News - Sept./Oct., 1981. -Workmen's Compensation Board - WCB Report -Ministry of Housing - Vol. 25, No. 3 issue of May/June 1981. -Survey Plans - 51R-10632. -Real Time Datapro Limited - Municipal Government Newsletter, September 1981. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the correspondence and communications as presented be filed for reference. Chief Building Official, James Shellswell, presented his report for Building Permits issued for the month of September, 1981 as follows: There were 19 building permits issued with a breakdown as follows: 6 Additions at a value of 1 Renovation at a value of 1 Agricultural at a value of 5 Accessory at a value of 1 Alteration at a value of 2 Basements at a value of 2 Renewals 1 Demolition $ 35,700.00 2,000.00 6,000.00 19,500.00 1,000.00 14,000.00 $ 78,200.00 Money received for permits Value of Permits for Sept./80 $ 421. 00 $353,490.00 Pg. 252 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 . On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Report of Chief Building Official on permits issued for the month of September be accepted as satisfactory. Chief Building Official presented the matter of follow up of two properties, firstly the Building Permit for a Mink Housing, for which a building permit has now been issued; secondly, the matter of contravention of a garage attached to the house by Kenneth Crawford for which a buil~ing permit had been issued for a detached garage. In reply to which letter from Mr. Crawford was presented, advising that he could not meet dates outlined by Chief Building Official and Zoning Adminis- trator, for the complying with requirements. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that the Chief Building Official to reply to Mr. Kenneth Crawford's letter and as follow up to letter setting out terms to complete the work to comply with the Building Permit issued and inform Mr. Crawford that Council have instructed that unless the work as set out in letter of September 22 is completed, the Township will have no alternative but to commence legal action for the contravention and that the Chief Building Official be authorized to take the matter up with the Solicitor. And, further that Mr. Crawford be advised that Commercial operation of body work may not be carried out in the said building. Chief Building Official also reported on progress of reviewing the plans for the construction of Time Share Units proposed by Horseshoe Valley. He advised that two items are still to be resolved before a permit may be issued. . Councillor Johnson brought to the attention of Council the verbal request from Ray Shorchet for permission to have a building permit to erect a residence prior to the 21 days required after decision of the Committee of Adjustment granting the Minor Variance. On motion of Vousden and Davie, that Council are not prepared to vary the require- ment of the Planning Act with respect to Minor Variances. Road Superintendent, Fred Haughton was present at 1:00 p.m. and presented his re- port for work done during the month of September and Vouchers 9 and 9A to cover same. On motion of Vousden and Davie, report of Road Superintendent accepted as satisfac- tory and Treasurer authorized to issue cheques in payment of same to a total of $49,883.40. Presented copy of letter from D.A. Webb, Senior Municipal Supervisor, to Stuart N. Keyes & Associates Ltd., advising that the Proposed Plan and Tender for completion of services on Torpey Subdivision (Plan M-71), acknowledging tender form and Drawing No. 1 and advising that the proposal meets with the approval of the Ministry, with exception of wording on page 1, whichihiicates roads to be assumed by MTC upon completion of the work, should read assumed by the Township, and for MTC the word assumed should be changed to subsidized. Also presented copy of tender call as it appeared in the Packet & Times and Barrie Examiner. . Clerk advised that as authorized at a meeting of Oro Council held on September 1, 1981, tenders were called for the completion of services on Plan M-71 (Torpey Sub- divison) upon notification from MTC that the tenders as prepared by Stuart N. Keyes & Associates Limited meet with MTC requirements with revision of wording on page 1. (assumed should read subsidized). The tender ad had appeared in the Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet for two issues. In response, 2 tenders were received by 3 p.m., Friday, October 2, 1981, the closing time, for tenders as follows: . . . TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 Law Construction Limited Shanty Bay, Ontario LOL 2LO Total Tender price Arnott Construction Limited 4 High St., Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3J6 Total Tender price Pg. 253 $43,063.00 $91,890.00 After the tenders were reviewed by the Township Engineer and Road Superintendent, the following action was taken: On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the tender of Law Construction Limited to complete the unfinished services on Plan M-71 (Torpey Subdivision) according to tender form as prepared by Stuart N. Keyes & Associates Ltd., being the tender form u~n which the tender has been quoted, for a total of $43,063.00. Clerk to ad- vise Law Construction accordingly with request that the firm complete the work as early as possible and that the Ministry of Transportation and Communications be advised. And, further that the Township Engineer supervise all work according to the tender specifications. Presented Teasurer's receipts for the month of September as follows: Evelyn Henderson - Roads, Gab. Stone K.A. Anderson - SBRA Council Minutes Province of Ontario - Unconditional Grant Province of Ontario Court - Damage to African Church Treasurer - Current 255,000. - Arrears 10,000. Canadian Broadcasters - Grant In Lieu Robert Holmes - Phone - Park Robert Holmes - Park Gate Receipts Oro Twsp. Firefighters Association - Lottery License Oro Twsp. Firefighters Association - Photocopy paper Province of Ontario - Library Grant Township of Oro - Equipment Rental HPV Treasurer - Current Taxes County of Simcoe - Overpayment of 1981 Levy Canadian National - Labour 44.40, Rental 60.00 Robert Holmes - Park Gate Receipts Province of Ontario - Grant In Lieu Gail O'Brien - PC Hall Rental Treasurer - Kith n Kin (84.00) Story of Oro (5.00) Misc. (.70) Darlene Shoebridge - Dog Tags Simcoe County Bd. of Educ. - Sec. 636A - Revison Treasurer - Bldg & Zoning ( 120.00) Tax Cert. (128.00) Treasurer - Current Taxes Mr. Kozak - 24 Ft. 15" CIP Nottawasaga Valley - Reduction Subsidy Canadian National - Patching R & R Crossings Treasurer - Current (15,000.) Arrears (5,000.) Province of Ontario - Arena Grant - Reg. 200 Jim Woods - 20' 15" CIP Simcoe County Sep. School Board - Sec. 636 A Sept. 21, 1981 Hawkestone Hall Board - Lottery License $ 828.46 32.00 25,776.00 7.40 265,000.00 426.54 14.05 9.00 2.00 10.00 6,958.00 105.00 100,000.00 2.00 104.40 27.00 12,900.00 30.00 99.70 51.00 72.35 248.00 35,000.00 144.00 299.00 483.70 20,000.00 2, 115.50 250.00 34.66 2.00 r . . . """'lIlIIII Pg. 254 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 19S1 Ontario Black History Society - Restoration African Church $ West Oro Baptist Church - Restoration African Church Horseshoe Valley Ltd., - C of A BI5-B22/S1 G.M. MacNeil - C of A A7/S1 Dorthy Abbott - C of A AS/Sl Anne Oakley - C of A A9/S1 Horseshoe Valley Limited - C of A B13/S1 Roy Pilkey - C of A B14/S1 Jim Shellswell - Bldg. Permits Darlene Shoebridge - Dog Tags Treasurer - Kith n Kin (36.00) Story of Oro (15.00) Misc. (10.30) Treasurer - Current (25,000.) Arrears (3,009.69) 350.00 100.00 800.00 100.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 421.00 13.00 61.30 2S,009.69 $ 501,236.75 On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, Treasurer's report of receipts for the month of September as presented be accepted as satisfactory. Presented for Council's consideration Oro Planning Board resolution dated September 21, 19S1 with regard to a proposal on Mr. Harold Bristow to rezone Lot 1, R.P. 1195 to permit use of the property for the dismantling of cars and the wholesale/Retail sale of used car parts, further to a resolution of Council made September 1, 19S1. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Council are not prepared to recommend an amendment to the Oro Official Plan or Restricted area By-Law No. 1031 in respect of a proposal by Mr. Harold Bristow to use Lot 1, R.P. 1195 for the dismantling of wrecked automobiles and for the wholesale/retail sale of used automotive parts. Council are of the opinion that such use is neither in conformity with the intent and purpose of the Township's Official Plan, nor appropriate for the subject lands. A recorded vote was requested by Deputy Reeve Davie: Reeve Arbour Deputy Reeve Davie Councillor Halfacre Councillor Johnson Councillor Vousden abstain nay yea yea yea Motion carried. Presented letter from the Hon. James Snow, Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, announcing the Ministry is again offering educational programmes On quality standards and design and construction technology to Municipal employees involved in those related areas. Clerk advised that the Road Superintendent had received a copy for review and comments as to participation in the programme. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that the matter be tabled and referred to Road Committee for recommendation. Presented report of Live Stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell, for one ~we killed, owned by Bruce Anderson, valued at $150.00, and affidavit of owner as required. Live Stock Valuer's report advises that the ewe was killed by wolf or wolves, basing his opin- ion on method of kill with everything cleaned up except the bones. Also affidavit of applicant Bruce Anderson. . . . ~ P g. 255 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, report of Live Stock Valuer be accepted and Treasurer to forward cheque in the amount of $150.00 to Bruce Anderson for the ewe killed, by wolf or wolves, and Clerk to make application to Ministry of Agriculture and Food for grant. Presented report of Live Stock Valuer Bruce Anderson for 2 lambs killed on Lot 17, Concession 13, on September 21, 1981, owned by Jack Perryman. Value placed on each lamb is $65.00 for a total of $130.00. Live Stock Valuer indicates in his report that the method of kill and clean up would indicate that the lambs were killed by the same wolf or wolves and that the owner has seen wolves in the area at various times. On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that report of Live Stock Valuer be accepted and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment for the two lambs killed to a total of $130.00 and forward same to Jack Perryman and Clerk to complete forms to claim damage by wolves and forward same. Presented report of Live Stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell for Poultry killed belonging to John Bradbury, Lot 21, Concession 4, namely 18 roosters and one duck killed and 10 chickens injured with values as follows: 18 Roosters killed 1 duck killed 10 Roosters injured Total @ @ @ 12.00 6.00 6.00 $216.00 6.00 60.00 $282.00 Report states that the total weight of fowl was estimated as 285 lbs., and that the fowl had been kept in a closed in yard, where the poultry was killed in the day time. Also that the roosters were ready to be dressed for market. Clerk reported that Mr. Bradbury had telephoned and advised of the killing of chickens which would appear to have been dogs and that although the chickens were in a closed in yard and barn, which may not be adequately secure enough to keep out dogs entirely. Also presented copy of affidavit of John Bradbury. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, the report of Live Stock Valuer be accepted and that because it is not sufficient evidence of a completely secured enclosure, Council are not prepared to pay the full value of the Live Stock Valuer's report and Treasurer be authorized to issue cheque to an amount of 75% of $282.00 being $211.50 to John Bradbury. Presented report of Live Stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell for poultry killed, owned by Gerald Fenn, Lot 25, Concession 3, namely 7 roosters and 4 turkeys killed and 7 roosters and 3 turkeys injured with values as follows: 7 roosters killed 4 turkeys killed 7 roosters injured 3 turkeys injured Total estimated value @ @ @ @ 10.00 20.00 5.00 10.00 $ 70.00 80.00 35.00 30.00 $215.00 On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, report of Live Stock Valuer be accepted and that since the valuer indicated that some of the chickens were in the enclosure, Council are of the opinion that only a percentage of the estimated value be paid and that Mr. Gerald Fenn receive reimbursement on basis of 50% of the total estimated value to an amount of $107.50. Clerk to advise owner that better protection be arranged for in order to prevent dogs from entering enclosure. J . . . ~ Pg. 256 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 And, that since the owner of the Poultry has advised that the dog owned by Wendy Graungaardand Tom Trembly, Clerk to write a letter to the owner of the dogs and request that the Township be reimbursed for damages. Presented report of Live Stock Valuer Bruce Anderson for one Sheep (ewe) killed, owned by Melville Mawdsley, Lot 15, Concession 14, valued at $125.00. Live Stock Valuer indicates that the killing was the work of a wolf, the report describes method of injury as it relates to the predator being a wolf and that the injury resulted in having to destr~the ewe. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that the report of Live Stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson be accepted and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque for same to a total amount of $125.00whenthe necessary affidavit of the owner has been taken. And, that the Clerk to complete the application for the grant, to reimburse the claim paid by the Municipality for the sheep killed by Wolf. Presented letter from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority with respect to 1982 Preliminary Budgffand 1982-86 Multi-year Forecast and requesting all member Municipalities to advise of any projects that can be undertaken by the Authority during that time frame. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Clerk to reply and advise N.V.C.A. that the Township of Oro have no new projects programmed at the present, however, some could arise once the Flood and Fill Line Mapping has been reviewed. Presented letter from Ministry of Labour with respect to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1978 which includes arenas in the definition of an IIIndustrial Establishmentll and that in accordance with Section 121 of Ontario Regulations states that Health and Safety requirments of the Building Code Act, 1974 apply to all Industrial Establishments. And further, that the last recorded inspection on the Ministry file for the arena is 1975, it is therefore requested that the arena be inspected this year by a qualified Engineer and a copy of the report be for- warded to the Ministry of Labour. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that a letter be forwarded to the Township of Oro Committee forwarding copy of letter advising that the required inspection is to be carried out in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1978 and that the Township Engineer, Stuart N. Keyes & Associates be retained to carry out the inspection in order that a report of the inspection may be forwarded as requested. Presented from the County of Simcoe Recreation and Cultural Services Committee notice of Seminar to be held on Saturday, November 7, 1981 at Georgian College and registration form which is to be completed for person attending, registration fee being in the amount of $8.00 per person. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre,registration form be completed for Deputy Reeve Davie to attend the Seminar. Presented letter from Ontario Good Roads Association advising of the 1982 Convention and request for accomodation. The Convention is to be held on February 22nd to February 24th, 1982. Enclosed with letter is Reservation Form which is enclosed with request for completion and returned since reservations are processed as received. . . . . ~ Pg. 257 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that the reservation form be completed and re- turned for reservation of two double rooms and names to be submitted later. Presented notice of Annual Fall meeting of the Association of Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, Zone 2, to be held on October 15, 1981 in the Town of Orangeville. On motion of Davie and Johnson, Clerk-Treasurer-Administrator authorized to attend the meeting and that registration and expenditure be paid by the Municipality. Presented letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Manager, Uncondition- al Grants & Payments in-lieu of Taxes, Subdivision Branch forwarding print out- lining the calculation of the Township of Oro 1981 per Capita, resources equaliza- tion and support grant entitlements in accordance with the Ontario Grants Act. Total for 1981 Interim received $ 85,226.00 April 3/81 May 6/81 Aug. 6/81 16,511.00 25,030.00 25,776.00 67,317.00 Balance Balance received Oct. 1/81 17,909.00 17,909.00 On motion of Davie and Halfacre, copy of print-out as presented accepted and placed on file. On motion of Johnson and Davie that the Draft Report of Flood and Fill Line Mapping - Willow Creek as presented at the N.V.C.A. meeting, and draft copy of which Councillor Vousden had picked up at the meeting along with the mapping for same, be received by Council and Staff. Presented a letter from Terry Ware, requesting permission for rental of Town Hall for New Year's Eve as had been done last New Year's Eve. On motion of Davie and Vousden, that Clerk to reply and advise that the Council of the Township of Oro are not prepared to rent the Hall for a New Year's Eve party. Presented cover the $111.00. a letter and additional premium to Township Insurance Policy to Co loured African Episcopal Methodist Church for an amount of Total coverage being in the amount of $35,000.00. On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the additional premium in the amount of $111.00 be paid in order to include the Coloured African Episcopal Methodist Church on part of Lot 11, Concession Presented cheque from Employment and Immigration Canada for project 3107WKO, Day Camp Program, being the balance of the funds receivable. . . . Pg. 258 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1981 On motion of Davie and Halfacre that the cheque in the amount of $757.00 being balance for the Day Camp Program and that any balance of funds be applied to rental of toilet facilities for which funds were not available earlier. Deputy Reeve Davie brought to the attention of Council the matter with Vespra Council with respect to By-law Enforcement Officer. verbally discussed the matter with the Clerk of Medonte who had at present Medonte do not have a By-law Enforcement Officer. of the meeting Also that he had advised that Councillor Halfacre brought to the attention of Council the matter of preparing part of the Park Lands on Plan 1488, for Horseshoe Pitch by Simcoe Side Ratepayers Association as requested by the Association in a letter previously presented to Council. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson that a letter be forwarded to the Simcoe Side Ratepayers Association advising that Oro Council would have no objection to the Association preparing an area for a Horseshoe Pitch on the south west area of the park land area. Councillor Halfacre brought to the attention of Council the matter of the reports from the three Wharfmasters and that the only report received was from Mr. Gordon Grant for Shanty Bay Wharf. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson that a letter be forwarded to the Wharf Masters of Hawkestone and Carthew Bay and request that they present their report for 1981. Councillor Johnson reported on his attendance at the Annual Meeting of the Simcoe County District Health Unit which he attended on September 23, 1981 and presented copy of the Agenda and Simcoe County District Board of Health for August 1981. On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the report of Councillor Johnson be accepted as satisfactory. Mr. William J. Leslie, Solicitor, was present before Council at 4:15 p.m. to discuss the matter of legal action against V. Racco/Township of Oro. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson that Council go into Committee of the Whole to discuss the legal matters pertaining to the Racco/Township of Oro legal action at 4:30 p.m. On motion of Vousden and Johnson that Council come out of the Committee of the Whole at 4:45 p.m. It was moved by Councillor Vousden and seconded by Deputy Reeve Davie that the Township Solicitor proceed with the litigation against Mr. V. Racco. On motion of Johnson and Davie, that the Chief Building Official be authorized to attend Ontario Building Official's Annual Conference at Sarnia on October 25th to 28th, 1981, and that the Township pay for the registration and expenses. . . . TWENTY-SECOND MEETING (Cont'd) OCTOBER 5, 1981 Pg. 259 On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the following accounts were passed for paymen t : Wages - Office - 4 weeks ending September 18, 1981 Arena - 4 weeks ending September 20, 1981 W.D.S. - 4 weeks ending Septemer 18, 1981 Council - September 1981 Park - 4 weeks ending September 18, 1981 Committee of Adjustment - Third Quarter Planning Board - Third Quarter $9,136.92 172.92 1,539.70 2,805.77 832.62 532.17 898.45 C.I.B.C. - term deposit Charles Udell - grass cutting Ron Young - Jo-Con Purolator - courier service Uniroyal Centres - Building Insp. Car - tires Sherry Shellswell - office cleaning Treasurer of Ontario - O.P.A. No. 13 Council Planning County of Simcoe - 2nd and 3rd Inst. less discount Treasurer of Ontario - revised Statues of Ontario Treasurer of Ontario - Tile Drainage Conder, Sugg - refund Building Permit Royal Canadian Legion - 1981 Grant Marvyn Graham - Livestock killed Chris Ellsmere - Section 636A rebate Dillon Wigg - Section 636A rebate Aileen Cole - Section 636A rebate Janis Bergins - Section 636A rebate Maurice Truax - Section 636A rebate Texaco Canada - Building Inspector's Car Nabel Leasing - rental office equipment Mrs. E. Eenhoorn - grant from H.P.V. to Hall Board Edward Robinson - African Church Charlie Sanderson - African Church Secretary-Treasurer Zone 2 AMCT - registration Separate School - 3rd Installment Simcoe County Board of Education - Third installment Orillia Public Library - Third installment Barrie Public Library - Third Installment Bradleys - office supplies Robert Holmes - park expense Stewart Wholesale - park supplies Insurance Courier - services August Pitney Bowes - postage meter contract Ontario Humane Society - 4th Quarter 1981 ARC Industries - stamps for Office Northway Gestall Corp. - planning Oro Septic Service - Oro Park - rentals Sheridan Equipment - W.D.S. parts Ideal Supply - W.D.S. parts Purolator - Oro Park Dyment-Stubley - office supplies Ainley & Associates - planning The Drafing Clinic - planning 250,000.00 785.50 216.64 20.25 166.20 148.50 15.00 146,193.09 200.00 2,582.10 10.00 25.00 51.88 39.75 78.66 43.73 78.40 13.06 101.20 63.43 1,000.00 1,703.78 348.88 10.00 8,940.25 427,420.17 2,637.06 5,273.95 121.87 20.00 25.15 1.00 58.58 3,489.67 39.38 53.08 340.00 83.12 49.35 6.75 107.30 605.74 75.92 . . . TWENTY-SECOND MEETING (Cont'd) OCTOBER 5, 1981 Litco Electric - office supplies Fendley's Flowers - general expense Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - flood line mapping BP Canada - office and hall R.S. Arbour - Council expenses Allan Johnson - Council expenses Ontario Hydro - various locations Stewart, Esten - Horseshoe Valley Bell Canada - office, park Ron Young - Jo-Con Ontario Hydro - street lights Whitfields - office supplies Steve Davie - council expenses Municipal World - office supplies Dyment-Stubley - building permit applications The Packet - re: Torpey Subdivision Bruce Anderson - sheep killed Gerald Fenn - poultry killed John Bradbury - poultry killed County of Simcoe - seminar registration Ron Johnson Insurance - premium African Church Pg. 260 $ 266.97 21.00 939.18 322.00 379.12 52.75 912.63 801. 75 234.19 52.00 623.80 237.97 335.95 69.81 183.11 37.80 150.00 107.50 211. 50 8.00 111. 00 Fire - month of September 2,662.94 On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, adjourn to meet again on Monday, October 19, 1981 at 9:00 a.m.