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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JANUARY 18, 1982
SECOND MEETING 1982
Council met pursuant to adjournment with all members present.
Reeve R.S. Arbour in the chair opened the meeting with prayer.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of January 5, 1982 were on motion
of Halfacre and Johnson, confirmed as printed and received.
Presented copies of letters forwarded as instructed at the last regular
meeting as follows:
-Stewart, Esten attention D.S. White re: Request for Quit Claim Deed for Parts
3 & 5, Plan 51R-l0064 - requesting Solicitor's opinion and or comments and dir-
ection, as to how matter should be dealt with. Also letter from Solicitor ad-
vising that an opinion will be provided after examination of title on the various
parts of 51R-l0064.
-Norman Shelswell re: Phase II of Norshell Developments and materials for water
system as alternative.
-James Domm re: Lakeshore Road at intersection of Line 8 with respect to guard
rails.
-A. Bosman, Lands/Waters Administrator re: Bass Lake Snow Runners Snowmobile
Club - And letter from Nelan Grove Association Bass Lake expressing apprecia-
tion of Council's action in this regard by not supporting the races.
-Canadian Mental Health Association - 1982 Grant.
-Clarence Smith, Treasurer, East Simcoe Plowmen's Association - 1982 Grant.
-Ontario Good Roads Association - Pre-registration for conference.
-County of Simcoe Recreation Bonspiel - registration of rink.
-ROMA forwarding registration fee for members of Council and Clerk attending
the conference Feb. 7-10, 1982.
-MTC forwarding mileage report for 1982 as completed and forwarded.
-Huronia District, Ministry of Natural Resources - Tonnes & Hectares Report 1981
for gravel extracted from Township pit.
-IBM Data Service - letter requesting process of 1981 Interim Tax Notice.
-Treasurer, County of Simcoe - Claim for fox bounty paid in 1982.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, copies of letters as presented and forwarded
accepted as satisfactory.
Treasurer reported that 1981 taxes collected to December 31, 1981 are as fol-
lows:
Taxes on roll
Section 43
Section 86
2,566,806.07
16,173.06
7,442.16
Total Taxes
2,590,421.29
Total taxes Collection
Total uncollected
2,296,892.83
293 528.46
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Percentage Comparison 1980-81
1980 91.07% collected
8.93% uncollected
100.00%
1981 88.57% collected
11.33% uncollected
100.00%
On motion of Halfacre and Davie, Treasurer's Report of collection of 1981
taxes accepted as satisfactory.
Treasurer reported on the return of the 1981 Collectors Roll to the Treasurer
as of January 1, 1982, showing the total taxes on the Collectors Roll as
$2,590,421.29 with penalty added of $10,992.11, to an amount of $2,601,413.40,
leaving a balance uncollected as $293,528.46. Of this amount $283,418.02 has
been placed against the properties in the Arrears Ledger of the Township with
11.25% penalty added to interim and 5% added to final taxes and notices prepared
and sent to the property owners. The balance of $10,111.10 not placed on the
Arrears Ledger is composed of $4,107.37 written off under Section 636(a) of The
Municipal Act, and $4,678.47 written off under Section 86 of the Assessment Act,
and $1,325.26 business and commercial to be collected. Notices of uncollected
business taxes not returned have been prepared and forwarded giving them 21 days
for payment of same or making arrangements for the amounts to be paid, and if
not paid by time required, same be turned over for collection.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, that the 1981 Collectors Roll as returned to
the Treasurer, accepted as presented, also action of placing arrears of taxes
on the Township Arrears Ledger with 11.25% penalty on interim taxes and 5%
penalty on final taxes, added and notices as forwarded to parties for business
taxes, which if not paid or arranged for by February 15, 1982, be turned over
for collection, accepted as satisfactory.
Presented memorandum from Russell,Waite,Christie & Miller, forwarding account
for balance of services rendered on two accounts in 1981 - OMB Hearing on Offi-
cial Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments and Election of Reeve to a total of $114.25
as outlined in statement.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, account be received and Treasurer authorized
to issue cheque in payment of same to a total of $114.25.
The following recommendation from Committee of Council meeting of January 13,
1982 were presented for further consideration and action.
Clerk advised that the Road Supt. had been approached and that he would be inter-
ested in attending the Drainage Superintendents Course to be held on March 29th
to April 2nd, 1982.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that the Township Road Supt. be authorized to
attend the Drainage Superintendents Course, March 20th to April 2nd, 1982 and
registration for same be completed and forwarded along with pre-registration
fee of $80.00. And, further that arrangements for accommodation at the Festival
Motor Inn in Stratford.
Presented letter from Kiwanis Club of Barrie, with respect to Civic Night to
be held on Monday, February 15, 1982 at the Holiday Inn, requesting company of
Council members and Senior Staff. Letter had been presented to Committee of Council
held on January 13, 1982 and Committee of Council recommended attendance.
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On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Clerk to advise that all members of
Council and, Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Road Supt. would be attending.
Clerk advised that as recommended at Committee of Council meeting he had con-
tacted Medonte Township who had indicated two dates to meet with Committee of
Oro Council with respect to the Jarratt Community Hall as requested by Oro Council,
who advised that Reeve Ingram Amos and the Clerk of Medonte would meet with Com-
mittee of Oro Council on Thursday, January 21, 1982 at 2:00 p.m. as agreed to
by Committee of Oro Council at the meeting on January 13, 1982.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, that the Reeve and Councillor Johnson, along
with the Clerk meet with the Reeve and Clerk of Medonte with respect to Jarratt
Community Hall on January 21, 1982 at 2:00 p.m.
Presented letter from Ronald Young advising that the rate per call or per hour
to service Jo-Con Water System would remain at $14.00 as previously, but that
effective April 1, 1982 the rate for plumbing work on Jo-Con Developments Water
System, Mains, etc., will be at the rate of $18.00 per hour.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre that the remuneration to Ronald Young for ser-
vices of the Jo-Con Development (Plan M-66) Water System be at the rate of $14.00
per calI or per hour and that he be paid at the rate of $18.00 per hour for
plumbing services, which may be required, after April 1, 1982.
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Presented letters from Ministry of Transportation & Communications giving ap-
proval to overrun on Contracts 81-03;81-04 and approval for the purchase of
one (1) used 18 ton trailer for Road Department at cost of $7,000.00.
On motion of Davie and Vousden, letters of approval to overrun on Contracts 81-
03 and 81-04 as well as approval to purchase one used 18 ton trailer for Roads
Department, be received and filed for reference.
Presented letter from Linda M. Ingle for Jerald Knighton owner of Lot 256,
Plan 626 in reply to Township letter of December 10, 1981 requesting an offer
for Block liB" of Plan 1488. Letter submits an offer of $600.00 for Block "B".
On motion of Davie and Johnson, Oro Council would be prepared to accept the offer
of $600.00 for Block "B", PIan 1488, subject to purchaser being responsible for
all legal costs involved to prepare necessary By-Laws and deeds and other docu-
ments required.
Clerk advised that problems had been ~perienced with the rebuilt IBM Selctric
Typewriter purchased in 1981 and that Birch Business Systems Inc., had made
an offer to allow the full cost of the machine on purchase of another (new)
IBM Selectric or Olivetti ET 121 (Electronic).
On motion of Davie and Vousden, that Council authorize the purchase of one
Olivetti ET 121 Electronic Typewriter from Birch Business Systems Inc., for an
amount of $325.00 plus trade-in of one reconditioned IBM Mechanical Typewriter.
. Presented Communications, Correspondence, etc., as follows:
-Oro Township Arena Committee - Minutes of January 12, 1982 meeting.
-Ministry of Transportation & Communications - MRA-135 Equipment Rental Rates
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-Ministry of Agriculture and Food with respect to Drain Maintenance Grant Pro-
gram as authorized by a new section of the Drainage Act 1975. Also advising
that only Municipalities having approved Superintendents will be considered
for Budget Allocations, And that applications must be received by February 28,
1982.
-Copy of Minutes of the Oro Community Arena Committee meeting held on December
8, 1981.
-Letter from Ontario Arenas Association Inc., advising that Cecil Phillips has
successfully completed 3/4 of the Management Course at the University of Guelph.
-Copy of Ice Rentals for the Oro Township Community Arena from December 6th
through to January 9, 1982.
-OYES first reminder of Conference for Bill 159 - An Act to amend the Planning
Act - Subtle differences and major changes - Friday Jan. 22, 1982.
-Notice of Orillia Public Library Board Annual Meeting - January 20, 1982 at
7:30 p.m. and Agenda for same.
-Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Background Issue - December 28,
1981 and January 4, 1982.
-LNC Canada - Newsletter - Conversion and Renovation for Residential Use.
-Ministry of Industry and Tourism - Ontario Tourism News Jan/Feb, 1982.
-Ontario Humane Society (Barrie Area) Monthly Report for December 1981.
On motion of Johnson and Vousden, that the Correspondence and Communications
as presented be received and placed on file for reference.
The Planning Administrator was present at 11:10 a.m. to review planning and
development matters. The following was presented:
Order in Council No. O.C. 3705/81 confirming October 13, 1981 decision of the
O.M.B. in respect of an appeal by T. Holmberg against the decision of the Board
regarding O.P.A. NO. 12.
Ministry of Environment, forwarding recommendations pertaining to draft plan
of subdivision 43T-81024 (T. Holmberg) - Part Lot 27, Conc. 6 and Block "N",
R.P. 807.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that correspondence as presented be placed
on file.
Presented information regarding a seminar for Committee of Adjustment Secretary
Treasurer's to be held March 12, 1982 at Queen's Park.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that the Planning Administrator be authorized
to attend.
Presented letter and report from Township Planning Consultants Ainley & Associates
in regard to objections received pertaining to the Lock/Dale rezoning - By-Law
No. 1244/81, being part of lots 26 and 27, Concession 7, shown on Plan 51R-l0450.
Deputy Reeve Davie declared a conflict of interest on this matter.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that Council concur with and adopt the position
taken on the objections to By-Law No. 1244/81 as recommended by Ainley & Associates
Ltd., Planning Administrator to forward copy of report to each objector as Council's
response, and to the Ontario Municipal Board, with all other relevant documenta-
tion as required by the Planning Act.
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JANUARY 18, 1982
Presented for consideration, a By-Law to establish a Site Plan Control Area on
Part of Lot 20, Concession 11 more specifically, those lands proposed for de-
velopment as a 'Tourist Campground' by Huronia Driftwood Restaurants Ltd.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that a By-Law to establish Site Plan Control
on Part of Lot 20, Conc. 11 as introduced, be numbered as By-Law No. 1259/82
and read a first time.
On motion of Vousden and Davie, that By-Law No. 1259/82 read a first time, be
read a second time.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, that By-Law No. 1259/82 read a second time, be
read a third time.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that By-Law No. 1259/82 now read a third time,
do pass, be engrossed, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Planning Administrator
to advise the owners accordingly and to draft a Site Plan Development Control
Agreement for Council's consideration prior to consideration of a subsequent
re-zoning.
On motion of Davie and Johnson, that Council go into Committee of the Whole at
11:30 a.m. to further discuss Norshell Developments.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that Council come out of Committee of the Whole
at 11:45 a.m. Matter to be further discussed with Mr. Norman Shelswell when he
appears before Council later in the afternoon.
Mr. Stuart Keyes, Township Engineer, was present at 11:45 a.m. to discuss with
Council proposed plans for change rooms at Oro Memorial Park, as prepared.
After consideration of the Plans the following resolution was passed:
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the Plans for the Change Rooms as pre-
sented be accepted as satisfactory with the incorporation of Metric dimensions
after which the plan be forwarded to Parks Assistance, Ministry of Natural Resour-
ces with request for approval for grant purposes under the Parks Assistance Act.
Presented letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in reply to
Township letter of December 22, 1981 requesting additional Program Information
and enclosing information on both Federal and Provincial programs.
On motion of Davie and Halfacre, that correspondence and enclosures of both the
Provincial and Federal programs for use, with respect to Assisted Housing
Program, as requested for consideration by Oro Marigold Jolly Elders, be received
and copy of Provincial and Federal programs be made available to the Oro Mari-
gold Senior Citizens.
Council recessed for lunch at 12:10 p.m. Council reconviened from lunch at 1:10
p.m. with Deputy Reeve Stephen Davie assuming the chair, Reeve Arbour having
to leave to attend a County Committee meeting at 1:00 p.m.
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that Deputy Reeve Davie be the Presiding
Officer for the remainder of the meeting of Oro Council held January 18, 1982.
Road Supt. Fred Haughton was present at 1:10 p.m. to present a report on Road
matters and to consider several items.
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In order to deal with the matter of land acquisition with respect to 15/16 side
road widening in Concession 3. Council on motion of Johnson and Vousden, moved
that Council go into Committee of the Whole at 1:15 p.m. to discuss and consider
the matter.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, Council come out of Committee of the Whole
at 1:30 p.m.
On motion of Johnson and Vousden, that the Road Supt. be authorized to approach
the owner of property of part Lot 16, Concession 3 with respect to obtaining
land for the improvement of the curve on 15/16 side road. Road Supt. to prepare
necessary drawing of the property in question.
Road Supt. suggested that Road Committee should meet as soon as possible to con-
sider 1982 Road Programme for 1982.
Mr. Allan K. McLean M.P.P. , Simcoe East was present to present a cheque on be-
half of the Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing as part of the
grant for the North Oro Study.
On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that the letter and cheque in the amount of
$9,500.00 as 50% of the Community Planning Study Grant for the North Oro Study
be received.
Mr. Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. Simcoe East also reported on the progress of the
overpass at Line 9 over No. 11 Highway and advised that the tenders for the work
would apparently not be called until August or September of 1982 with work prob-
ably commencing late in 1982 or early 1983.
Mr. Roman Maksymiw, President, Ukranian Federation of Canada was present accor-
ding to appointment arranged at 1:40 p.m., along with members of the Federation
Roy Kostuk, Michael Rebryk and Albert Kolyn, M.P.P. for Lakeshore, Toronto.
Mr. Maksymiw addressed Council with respect to a proposal to apply for exemption
for taxation of the Youth Camp on the property owned by the UNF which is part
of Plan 1464, and balance of property owned by the Federation within Hawkestone
Police Village. He advised that the Ukranian National Federation of Canada were
proposing to have Mr. Albert Kolyn, M.P.P. through a Private Members Bill have
the area of the Youth Camp exempted from taxation, advising that the area is
used for a Youth Camp, both on educational and recreational basis. And, that
the UNF had been advised to first speak to Oro Council and request support to
introduce a Private Members Bill, prior to preparation of such a Bill.
Mr. Maksymiw also gave a background of the Organization which is operated as a
non-profit organization.
The matter of use of the Youth Camp Area for a trailer park which had become
a concern in 1981 and correspondence regarding same was reviewed and discussed
after letters were read. The letters referred to were forwarded in August and
September 1981 from the Township and replies from Mr. Roman Maksymiw. The matter
of permitting such use was discussed at some length since the present zoning
does not permit the use. It was suggested that consideration be given for re-
zoning by amendment, either to re-zoning to applicable zoning permitting such
use or by exemption in present zone.
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Mr. Michael Rebyk and Mr. Kolyn also commented on the subject, Mr. Rebryk
made his references to the Youth Camp and the use of trailers and tents for
same since the Camp had opened.
After suggestions by Council and some further discussion, the following action
was taken:
On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that the Ukranian National Federation present
a drawing to show location of the Tourist Camp Ground Area (Youth Camp Area),
location of lands to be considered for exemption as is proposed by a Private
Members Bill and location of all other uses and buildings of the area in question.
Mr. Norman E. Shelswell and Mr. David Shelswell of Norshell Developments were
present at 3:00 p.m. with respect to Phase II & III of Plan M-118 regarding al-
ternative water mains and services, further to attending Committee of Council
meeting on January 13, 1982 at which time Mr. Norman Shelswell presented quo-
tations for Municipal Servicing Cost Estimates for Phase II & III of Plan M-118
as follows:
Ainley & Associates Ltd., -Using PVC Watermains- Total Estimate
-Using Ductile Iron
Watermains Total Estimate
Additional cost of $15,880.00
$248,707.00
$264,587.00
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Skelton,Brumwell & Associates Ltd. -using Ductile Iron - Total Estimate $327,775.00
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cost to decrease by $16,250.00 $311,525.00
Also presented letter from Norshell Developments Limited requesting Council's
approval for use of PVC plastic pipe for watermains on Phase II & III.
The recommendations of Committee of Council on January 13, 1982 meeting were
further considered with the following action taken after the matter was discussed
in detail with Mr. Norman Shelswell and David Shelswell. Also discussed was the
matter of pre-sale of 10t by Marketing Firms as well as Council's concerns as
discussed earlier in the meeting.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Oro Council approve the alternative to
use PVC polyvinyl chloride pipe for watermains and polyethelene pipe for service
connection, for phase II & III of Plan M-118, but would require that under the
Subdividers Agreement, it be a requirement that all Engineering work for lot
grading, Septic System, well and location of buildings be carried out by the
Subdivider, not left to purchaser of lot and approval by the Ministry of the
Environment for same be received for each lot on Phase II & III. Also, further
that the Township reserves the right to have the work inspected by a person ap-
pointed by the Township, during the installation of all services and that the
cost for this be the responsibility of the Subdivider.
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Presented letter from President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario re-
viewing creationof the New Association, membership structure and advising that
a copy of the Association's Constitution will be forwarded early in the new
year as well as the Association's first Newsletter. Also enclosed, 1982 Member-
ship Invoice and schedule of membership fees. The 1982 membership for the
Township of Oro is $667.22 based on population of 7,136 at 9.35 per capita.
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On motion of Vousden and Johnson, letter and invoice for 1982 membership fee
be received and Treasurer authorized to issue cheque in payment of same to a
total of $667.22.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that the matter of resolution as to what
Section of the Constitution of AMO the Township should fall under be left
over to the next Committee of Council meeting.
Presented letter from the Salvation Army requesting Council to again consider
a grant for 1982.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, that Oro Council authorize a Grant to the
Salvation Army for 1982 in the amount of $50.00.
Presented letter from St. John Ambulance applying for a grant in 1982 as in
previous years.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that Oro Council authorize a grant for 1982
to the St. John Ambulance in the amount of $50.00.
Presented a letter from Gibson/Flood & Associates Limited as introduction of
the firm and advising that the Oro Marigold Senior Citizens Club had contacted
Mrs. Gladys Dale, Councillor and Chairman of Coldwater Senior's Apartments
Incorporated to come to speak at the meeting on January 19, 1982. And, as the
firm are the Development Consultants for Coldwater and specialists in assist-
ing Municipalities and groups in developing senior citizens projects, Mrs. Dale
had referred the request to the firm.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that letter and Brochures enclosed be received
and filed for reference and a copy of same be made available to members of
Council and Oro Marigold Senior Citizens should same be requested. And, that
no further action be taken until after the Oro Marigold Senior Citizens meeting
of January 19, 1982.
Presented from Employment and Immigration Canada, through Mrs. Gloria Tozek of
the Barrie Office, application forms for Summer Canada Student Employment Pro-
grams and Guide for same.
The application forms were referred to Park Committee and Clerk for completion.
Presented letter from Brian and Siske Pratt requesting renewal of an agreement
to continue to lease the 10 acre parcel of Park Lands of Plan 1689 (Wallace
Estate Residential Subdivision). The present approval of Council for a 5 year
lease now expired. Mr. & Mrs. Pratt advise that all conditions of the Agree-
ment have been carried out including the seeding down into Alfalfa. Alternatively
should Council consider selling the parcel they would be prepared to purchase
same.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, Clerk to advise that Oro Council is prepared
to grant a lease on a 5 year term at $15.00 per acre ($150.00) per year, sub-
ject to the lands being seeded with grass on the fifth (5th) year, and further
that the lease may be terminated by either party provided notice is given one
year in advance. Also, that the lease may be renewable at the end of the five
year period subject to terms at that time.
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Clerk advised that the Ministry of Natural Resources had advised that since
the tonneage extraction in 1981 had exceeded the licensed tonnes of 82,000,
it would be necessary to request an increase in order that the license would
cover the tonneage extraction. The added material being a requirement for the
new construction of 15/16 Side Road and Lakeshore Road.
On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that the Township of Oro hereby request that
the annual tonneage extraction from the Township of Oro Gravel Pit, part W ~
Lot 11, Concession 8, be increased from 82,000 tonnes to 125,000 tonnes on a
permanent basis.
The matter of Garbage Collection rates to be changed to all pick u~ in the
designated Garbage Collection Area in 1982 was presented for consideration,
since the Contract for the Garbage Collection under the contract, increases
each year of the three year period by 12~%.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that the Garbage Collection ratffi to be ap-
plied on all properties within the Designated Garbage Collection Area, be estab-
lished as $20.00 Residential pick up and Commercial once per week $35.00 and
Commercial twice per week pick up at $60.00.
On motion of Johnson and Vousden, that the By-Law to appoint members to Community
Halls and Oro Community Arena be left until the next regular meeting in order
that the matter of Jarratt Community Hall members appointment may first be con-
sidered at a meeting with Medonte Township Committee on January 21, 1982.
Committee Chairman of various Committees presented reports.
Presented letter from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority requesting com-
pletion of information form listing name of Reeve, Clerk-Treasurer and 1982
representative to the Authority from the Township.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Clerk to complete the information form
and return as requested.
Presented letter from North Simcoe Soil and Crop Improvement Association request-
ing Council to consider grant to the Annual Seed Fair as in other years and
advising that Wayne Simpson has been asked to attend a meeting of Council if
requested.
On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that Oro Council again authorize a grant to
the Annual Seed Fair for the same amount as in 1981, being an amount of $25.00
and Treasurer authorized to forward cheque for same.
On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, meeting adjourn at 4:20 p.m. to meet again
on Monday, February 1, 1982 at 9:30 a.m.
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R.S. Arbour