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10 26 1982 Council Minutes . . . TOWN HALL - OCTOBER 26, 1982 PUBLIC MEETING TO PRESENT ACTIVITIES OF THE 1981-82 TERM Clerk called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and advised that the meeting had been advertised in the Barrie Examiner nad Orillia Packet on October 22nd and 25th. Then advised that the meeting had been moved to the Machine Shed because of anticipated greater attendance. Clerk then called for appointment of a Chairman for the meeting. It was moved by Charles Sanderson and seconded by Steve Davie that Henry Neufeld be Chairman for the meeting. The Chairman thanked the meeting for the privilage to Chair the meeting for another year. Welcomed all present and as in previous years related attendance for the past 8 years. 1972 103 1977 23 1973 38 1978 128 1974 132 1979 43 1975 39 1980 143 1976 134 1981 no ratepayers meeting was held It would appear that approximately 260 are present this evening, which would indicate that the anticipated attendance increase has taken place. The Chairman next outlined the procedure for the meeting and called upon the Reeve and members of Council, Chairman of Oro Planning Board and representative of Simcoe County Board of Education, Ward 8, for reports of activities in 1981-82. Reeve R.S. Arbour County and Township General Highlights - Royal Victoria Hospital Roads - Airport Committee Parks & Recreation Deputy Reeve S. Davie Councillor T. Halfacre Councillor S. Vousden Councillor A. Johnson Arena & N.V.C.A. W.D.S. - Fire & Building - Dog Control Chairman Oro Planning Board D. Woronka Trustee (Ward 8) now to be Ward 9 L. Fletcher Report on Planning Activities 2 - PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1982 . Reeve Arbour R.V.H. - Short Report on activities of the Board. -Hosp.to small - needs more room to accommodate. -Hosp.operation at a deficit. -Study reveals need to enlarge. County Council - Oro, only Reeve serves on Council - by 1985 should qualify for Deputy Reeve. -County wide study on Wast Disposal Site. -Attended meeting in Owen Sound - Councillor Johnson attended as Chairman, for W.D.S. for Oro. -Purpose to establish Central Waste Disposal. -have preliminary report - Oro not one for managed Land Fill Site. -3 sites targetted for Central Sites - Alliston, Orillia Area, Nottawasaga Area. -One reason only why Oro not Central Site, due to Gravel Deposit. Council - Job Evaluation study also an in house study. -Gary Dent, M.M.A.H. assisted in Study. -By-Law passed in July to implement same. Each Employee now has a Job Evaluation. . -Municipal Housing Statement now in process. -arose through request of Oro Marigold Jolly Elders. -Ministry suggest M.H.S. be undertaken to be completed by end of November. -Amendment to O.P. to allow two residences on farm. -North Oro Planning Study well underway - Previous Council completed South Oro Study. -Retained Consulting Firm to do the Study. Library Board - Co-operate and use Orillia & Barrie Library facilities -Outlined the number of Library users. -Cost in Oro per capita - $2.53 -Some Municipalities started their own Libraries. Council - Recognition Night, for past members of Council and Planning Board in 1981. -This Township gave Sports recognition - All Ontario Pee-Wee Hockey Team- Championship two years in a row. -Appointed Parks & Recreation - Study Committee consisting of Wm. O'Brien, Dr. Alex Bolochowsky, Wm. Staines - final report on September 20th, 1982. comprehensive report needs more time and review with Park Study Committee. Deputy Reeve - Stephen Davie . -Roads - Summary of Roads Committee within Budget in 1981-82. -Bought one new 6 Ton Truck - Trailer - Survey Equipment. -1981 Paving of 15/16 Side Road, first two miles - explained reason for leaving Conc. 4 & 5 and proceeding to 6 & 7. -Wet weath2r last year created problem on Lakeshore Road Construction. ~ . . . ~ - 3 - PUBLIC MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 1982 Deputy Reeve - S. Davie (Con't) -General maintenance carried out. -Surface treatment areas outlined. -1982-Snow removal high due to weekend work - creating over time. -Surplus in construction allowed transfer to offset maintenance. -Lakeshore Road received additional Subsidy to carry out work. -Listed - Subsidy and Expense Program for 1982. -1982 purchased crew cab truck - save cost of using large truck for transporting of work crews. -Under Chassis Plow purchased. -Lake shore Road continued to bridge east of 7th line. -15/16 Side Road up to 9th ready for paving in 1983. -Ditching not proceeding as quickly as desired due to heavy construction load. -Road Program allocation from Province changed for 1983, based on need basis. - this should probably assist Oro possibly approx. 60% range. -had hoped to have a needs study completed. Airport Advisory Committee - appointed as representative for Oro -Everyone aware of property owned by City of Barrie on 4th line. -Presently Thornton Site seems to be the pursued site. -Presently has request for re-zoning. Councillor - T. Halfacre Parks Report Chairman of Parks & Recreation Committee - 2 Years. --Member Building & Fire Committee -Member of W.D.S. Committee -Member Arena Board Committee -1981 Budgeted Funds 1982 Budget - expenditures and receipts -Grant for Change Rooms, now approved, -Two drinking Fountains installed -Landscaping on east side of Park -Boarding around bottom of change rooms. Councillor - S. Vousden -1982 - Member of Arena Board. 7 representatives - 2 members of Council -appointed. -1982 Winter Carnival - Ringette Carnival -Summer Months - Roller Skating. -Ringette for 1982-83 Season underway (100 participants) -Figure Skating (90 participants) -Arena Board letter of Invitation to Public Schools - suggested Schools participate - 3 hours per week per School free. -Board has ~?plied for grant to purchase new Ice Resurfacing Machine. - 4- PUBLIC MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 1982 . Councillor - S. Vousden (Con't) N.V.C.A. - Representative for the past 2 Years -Authority consists of 27 Municipalities. -31% of Ora Water drain into this water shed. -Gen. Levy Oro 1982 $4080.00. -Valley lands prime aim of the authority. -Willow Creek - Flood & Fill Line Mapping - Twp. share $3628.00 request Flood & Drain problem South of No.ll Highway -$3,780.00 municipal cost. Councillor - A. Johnson -Privilage to have served on Council and extend my appreciation for the opportunity to fill the vacancy on Council. Fire Committee . -Proud of Volunteer Fireman in Oro -Good example for Volunteer's- Train derailment in Medonte. -Member of Fire Department before coming on Council. -GMC Van - obtained in 1982- transporting Mobile Equipment. -22 Plectrons purchased at $25.00 each. -Rescue Equipment purchased in 1982. -Purchase of Water Tanker Truck for Edgar. -Fire Committee - Thelma Halfacre and myself. -Purchased fuel truck and converted same for Water Tanker.easier than purchasing cab and chassis and having tank installed on same. W.D.S. -Proud of W.D.S. maintenance and Supt. of same who is consistently in touch. -Major repairs and overhaul of front end 10ader. -You wouldn't believe the time it takes to obtain parts. -Wood cut under the Employment Incentive Program - sold. -Council will recommend to new Council to purchase adjacent property to extend the site - even if 10-20 years left in present site. -some aggregate material on this property. Building Committee of Permits Est .Value -In time of recession and depression Jan Jan 1981 Highlight was the iSSuing of permit -Largest Permit issued by the Township -Proud of people of Horseshoe and long stage out look. 1/81 to Dec/81 1/82 to Dec/82 for the Time Share Units. Retained By-Law Enforcement Officer on part time basis David Woronka - Chairman of Oro Planning Board . Brief Summary - attached to Minutes . . . - 5 - PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1982 S.C.B.E. - Lloyd Fletcher -1982 most difficult year for Board to set a Budget. -Provincial funds reduced to be picked up by Tax Payers. -Increased costs in 1981. -1982-Elementary cost 9.7% increase. -Tax burden increased as result - Board given serious consideration to decrease cost and yet maintain as far as possible maintenance standard. -The Board felt could no longer put off repairs maintenance of certain schools. -23722 Elem. School - 15027 Sec. - 168 Trainable Retarded - 948 Summer students - 23500 Evening Classes. -80 Elem. Schools - 15 Sec. Schools - 5 Trainable Retarded Schools -2734 Personnel Employees - Transport daily 25895 Students - 349 Buses. -List of priorities for next 7 years. -Bill 82 - has until Sept/85 to meet all conditions called Special Education - request demands significant increase in Staff- Mandatory -Special Funding Provisions - 10ng term Provincial not adequate - Board might have to decide to not fully implement the Program. -Micro Computors - Standard needs vary. Have them in Secondary Schools - increase number when it can be afforded. Progress with a great deal of caution - need inhouse training for instructors. -Extension of Oral French to Grade 4. -Priority decrease in regular class size - fair position in Province. -S.C.B.E. never jumped onBand Wagon always cautious. -One reason why S.C.B.E. lowest cost in Province. -Particulary 1982 - French Language School - outlined postion in 1980. -Position of Board - 5 Years ago Board Confronted by FLAC desiring French Language School in Penetang Board decided a~ extensive survey showed 84% in Penetang not in favour of same. -Had Bilingual program in Penetang Board willing to look at alternative utilizing some existing space and equipment - French Union within that School - not agreeable with Province and FLAC - Board voted not in favour to build same. -2 years ago- called by Ministry and were told a French School would be built Board would build same provided no cost to tax payers - assured at the time no cost to Board to maintain - est. cost $500,000 namely 15-20% of Capital the agreed cost to S.C.B.E. 25,000. Actual cost - 2 million - 25,000 in it - explained to Min. of Education can be dismatled and moved - short faIl has incurred - stilI negotiating with Minister - should have been with Members today - Chairman of the Board report a good report of todays meeting. At conclusion of the foregoing report, Chairman opened the floor to ques- tion period. Which resulted as follows: Question: Frank Irwin - Bass Lake - Would like explanation why Poll changes Jarratt now has no polling place for 1982. Why do Bass Lake people have to go to Rugby? Answer: Clerk answered the question by explaining reasons for reV1S10n of Polling Subdivisions and Polling Places also advised it could require further change should it become evident that ad- ditional poll is required for that area or alternatively, ad- ditional polling place. . . . - 6 - PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1982 Question: Allan Duane - Why not more night meetings so people can attend. Answer: Reeve Arbour - Advised two regular day meetings and two night Committee Meetings - Meetings open to public. Opinion can only be voiced or deputation unless by appointment. Question: Tony Keane - Question to Deputy Reeve - Is Council going to pass By-Law to prohibit Adult Entertainment and lesgislate unduly Vid's Road House - Now has for sale sign on property Is it his intention to proceed with By-Law. Deputy Reeve Answer: Received complaints from ratepayers, then attended the site along with By-Law Enforcement Officer and Councillor Johnson. Municipality has authority to regulate Adult Entertainment by By-Law. Such By-Law has received 2 readings - this By-Law sets out the Set Back and areas - this property would not meet the requirements of the By-Law. Question: Mr. Keane - Opposed to Censorship - Is By-Law needed or advi- sable - concerned with aims of such a By-Law and directed to Vid's Road House. - Local stores in area - Ward's (Oro Station General Store) Mascioli across the road from Restaurant have magazines and books which contain nude or semi nude pictures. Customers do not object to this - See same performacne on screen in Drive-In Theatre. When it appeared that Mr. T. Keane was steering towards a debate rather than questions, the Chairman asked if he had other questions and if not time did not allow debate and asked Mr. Keane to put concern in writing to Council to allow the meeting to proceed. There being no further questions, Chairman called for 10 minute recess before hearing from Candidates. After a ten minute recess following the quesiton period, all Candidates were requested to come forward to the Platform and the meeting was again called to order at 10:00 p.m. The Chairman advised that all Candidates present would be heard from in alphabetical order for the Office for which an Election is to be held, namely Reeve, Deputy Reeve, Council, followed by Public School Board Bandidates and Separate School Candidates nominated. Each Candidate will be given a maximum of 7 minutes, preferably 5 minutes and will be given an opportunity to come back, should this be desirable, for an additional 5 minutes, but no longer, as time will not permit. . . . ..... - 7 - Order of Candidates for Each Office Reeve R.S. (Bud) Arbour Stephen (Steve) Davie C. Wallace Key Deputy Reeve Joanna McEwen Kenneth McPherson Stan Vousden Councillors William J. Bateman Robert E. Drury The lma Ha If ac re Ted T. Holmberg - ill Allan Johnson William (Bill) Staines Gail Swainson John V. Vokes John V. Wesolowski S.C.B.E.-Ward 9 - Oro Lloyd Fletcher John Key Gail O'Brien Dorothy (Dodee) Walsh Separate School Ward 6 Robert (Bob) Debesys Alois A. Freundorfer Separate School Rep on S.C.B.E. North Ward Marcel Bruneau Paul Tremblay Candidates for Reeve R.S. (Bud) Arbour -Future Concern - direction of Progress - Centered on rural atmospehere. -Welcome Development - roll of management - natural environment- -Oro does not have tax base - Res. 1270 - Comm. Bus. 35% disbursement -Tax base - Comm area along #11 Hwy - Wonderful development at Horseshoe Valley. Hotel on site, need to budget wisely - operated with Finance Com- mittee - felt need of one - Budgets - recommend Finance Committee. Council should set an example -propose remuneration review in 1983. 20% for Twp. Budget between County and Education. Committies should be budget for attendance at Conventions. Park & Recreation - not new in Oro -Set up Parks & Recreation Committee to cover all Recreational activities and facilities. Stephen (Steve) Davie thank you for making an effort to come out - introduced -3 year term his wife. -My family my main reason to offer myself for resentative of the people on Council. Roads tion and working relationship with the Road orderly economic growth. -Never invite application for annexation. Reeve. Past two years - rep- Department - good co-opera- Superintendent Promote J . . . ........ - 8 - PUBLIC MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 1982 -Township appears open land to unwise. ~Given a chance will sink Oro. -North Oro Study. -Obtained grant for needs study instituted by Senior Citizens. -Have been offered land for such a development. -Keen sense of enthusiasm of Oro Senior Citizens. -Le Caron French ~cnool deserves mention as an error for Municipal Council. -Conversion fee - Mile a year to rebuild roads. -Council should direct staff. Wa llace Key -Happy to see so many out tonight. -Life long resident since 1943 - an original family farm. -Reeve before, no one to help - feel I can direct more time to Council now that I am married and family help. -Essential services and hold the line on Mill Rate. -If elected try to lead Council in restraint program. -Better Library service - Need a library established in Oro. -People would still continue to go to Barrie and Orillia. -Need more paved roads. Too costly for dust control-Need to do more hard- top paving. Deputy Reeve - Joanna McEwen -Difficult to know what to say in times like this - Started with a story which drew the attention of the audience. -Offer everything I've got. -Heart, head and Hand. -No doubt tough times - listen to radio - 30,000 unemployed, 1,000 bankruptcies -farm bankruptcies. -Mr. Miller & Mr. Lalonde together - revenues in 1982 will be lower. Sales tax now applicable to Municipalities.People have to say there is no money. It needs to come out of our pockets. -Provincial and Federal grants have cut spending. -Needs five people to work together and to maintain service and not increase taxes. -If you feel I should be one member of Council I would appreciate your sup- port and pledge to work as a member with the team. Kenneth McPherson - Deputy Reeve -24 Years part time beef farmer -Teacher fifteen years. -County Librarian last 127 Years. -Wonder why this guy should run for Council. -Reason because of~what happened March 30, 1981. Democracy threatened and w 0 therewere peopleA new what should have been done - - It's bothered me ever since. -I promise if elected what happened in 1981 will no happen again. -Procedures could be improved - example - More evening meetings and more attendance at meetings. -Roads not bad - some improvements could be done -Difficult times - committment only to what is necessary. ~ - 9 - PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1982 . Stan Vousden - Council . . -Past two year I worked quietly - hard line policies standard. - Recreation program - Treat taxpayers dollars with respect. -Vice Chairman of Roads - Overpass at 9th of Oro. -This Council with M.P.P. Mr. McLean pursued the matter. Tenders will be closed after Dec. 6, 1982 - Start early in 1983 Council to be elected for three year term - appreciate your support. William Bateman - Council -Oro Council needs to be a strong Council - needs to make decisions on matters -In the present times and conditions, Council must be strong but flexible. -Land uses ; Shoreline dwellings and aggregate extraction businesses. -Many people work in Barrie and Orillia -Gravel deposits in North end - Lakeshore without representation. -Large number in middle - Must govern in respect to all people. -We must also be heard. -The needs are important - get them involved Keep present young people on Farms. - Could get involved to do something about it - More industry. Robert Drury Council Lt.12 Concession one, Second farm on right on highway 93 north of hwy 11. -33 Years old - two children - 300 acres - Drury Settlement. -Herd of Holsteins - One Hundred head. -Challange as representative on Council. -Son & daughter, 7th generation in Oro. -Interest and energy to serve Township of Oro. -12 Years experience Farming - two years on Planning Board -Generally 70's times were good 80's a lot tougher - hold the tax dollars -Youth - Senior Citizens deserve better - more severances - hold the line and be able to identify Oro - -Encourage dry industry - Regional Government - do you think we are ready Certainly not - now or ever - Common sense administration - Initiate pro- cedural approach. -Senior Citizens make you proud and comfortable - have knowledge and reserve of information ask for your support. Thelma Halfacre - Council -Two years ago vote of confidence - Proud to serve - Chairman Parks Committee New Change Rooms - Shelswell Park is improved - Three docks have been leased. 8 Weeks of Day Camp at Memorial Park - Full five day Leadership Course. -Evening held at Oro Memorial Park. -Oro Lions donated prize money. -New Parks Study completed, must enhance our programs. -experience of past two years invaluable -Proud of Horseshoe Valley Complex. -Benefits of previous Council and strongly believe in power of people. -Work for the people of this Municipality - -Do not agree with the Ward system - each member presumably concerned with one area. -Taxes down - Did all we could this year. The Park's funds might not be so easy to obtain another year. ~ . . . ~ -10- PUBLIC MEETIllG - OCTOBER 26, 1982 -Grant for a Job Creation Program - Worked hard and diligently. -Have two years Council and five years Planning Board experience. -Member of four Committees of Council -Ask for your support. Allan Johnson - Council Optimistic about candi- -Two years ago I attended the All Candidates Night dates next three years. -Strong feeling of concern, Oro needs workable team. -Claude Bennet indicates no increase in Grants Difficult to raise taxes for fixed income people. -Council should remember who elected them - Talk is cheap - Honesty and sincerity Qualities. -Forefathers came to this sides of their mouths at -Take a positive stand on -Hind sight is easy. -I offer no promises but stand on past experience Leave challange to YOU~illing to serve and represent Country on simple handshakes not talk this same time. Committees. out of both with Honesty and Sincerity. all equally. William Staines - Council -First like to thank my Nominators. -Little of myself. -3 daughters and one son. -Live on County Road 11. -Moved to Oro 6 years ago. -Served on Rugby Community Hall Committee; Oro Township Arena Committee; Parks & Recreation Study Committee- Inspected all Township owned properties and further, submitted recommendations to Council. -The Study Report was sent to various Agencies to review. -Seek your support. Gail Swainson Council -Business background. -Served on Council 1979-80 Term. -Lost in last Election by one vote. -Get our share of being told - intelligence, specific hopefull plans. -Additional need for recreational properties. -East part of Oro Park the Sailing Club. -Maintenance on needs and not political manner - Need overall Plan. -Help to hold line and get best value for tax dollar. -Decisions needed on major issues. -Advantages to evening meetings. -Need to streamline meetings - manner of business - tendering procedures -Stand for open and accountable government - Roads, Land Use, Recreation -Leadership and co-operation - Dedicated and committed. -Ask for your support. ~ . . . ~ -11- PUBLIC MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 1982 John Vokes - Council -Have energy, interest and time. -Lot of things should be done in Oro Township. -I've been listening to people. -Need comprehensive planning on roads and budget for same to do all everyone wants. -Going to be tough for three years. -5 Years on Planning Board. -Three year Committee of Adjustment. -Ask for your support. John Wesolowski - Council -Lived and worked in Oro for past five years. -37 Years old, married, one son - Born in Oro. -Self-employed - Own Willow Creek Motel. -Strong member on a team. Representative of Business Community. -Need a Council that can cut red tape. -Keep in constant touch - should be aware of all needs. -Encourage smaIl dry industry. -Need to broaden tax base. -Money is tight - inflation out of hand. -Not overlook possibility of annexation. -Battle in Vespra - not immune to same. -Small business representative on Council. -Encourage compatable small dry industry. -Need a strong Council. -Seek your support. Simcoe County Board of Education Lloyd Fletcher - S.C.B.E. -Have served past 12 years as representative of Oro and Vespra on S.C.B.E. -Vice-Chairman two Years - Chairman 2 years. -Chairman Secondary Teachers Negotiation Committee. -Appointed member of newly appointed Committee of Finance. -Oro improvements- W.R. Best School. -Situation unique in Simcoe County for gyms. -Quality of Education kept up. -Tax payer concerned with high education costs. -Bill 82 - experienced representative is greatly needed - to provide quality education. -Pleased to have had the opportunity to serve as Trustee. (Report in detail available from Mr. Fletcher) . . . -12- PUBLIC MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 1982 John - S.C.B.E. -Asks Support -Trustee for the Simcoe Roman Catholic School Board. -Married - Four children - Still in School System. -Percentage of money goes to education - easy to see mistakes after. -Concerned with students get back to education basics (3 R's). -Willing to do things with restraint - Value of Dollar. -Need to take a good look at what we have. Gail O'Brien S.C.B.E. -Time Oro Township had a new Trustee - Mr. Fletcher 13 Years. -Agreed to build new French School without written agreement from Province to pay all costs. -Mr. Fletcher should be removed from the Board for a new representative. -Mother of two school age children - Involved in Business - Quality of Education - Time and Energy. -Fletcher gives facts and figures very few want. -Percentage of taxes to go up. -Know of Bill 82. -Board has spent a great deal of time to meet the requirements of Bill 82. -Capable financial management. Dorothy Walsh S.C.B.E. -Homemaker 11 Years - Running household - Have three children. -Born and raised in Toronto - moved to Oro. -Warm and friendly atmosphere. -Involved with Skating - Oro Community Hall. -Had opportunity to meet many people. -Two children in Guthrie School -Made a point of finding out about School Board operations. -Bill 82 and 179. -Trustees have to be acceptable to the public. -Good to see people interested. -Care about children's education. -School budget reduced. Provincial Grants. -Oro School Taxes 11%. -Restraint to hold tax dollars. -Opinion of Lacarron - should not be bourne by local expense. -Have to hold the line. -French language as early as possible. Separate School Board (Ward 6) Robert Debeseys -30 Years Old. -Live between Uptergrove and Atherly. -Married two children. -Have vested interest in Separate School System. -Law Clerk in Orillia - Part time instructor - Georgian College. -Important to know about you - and you to know about me. -Important to listen and keep in touch. -13- PUBLIC MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 1982 . R.C.S.S.B.E. . . -Heard about restraints - Obligations of Trustees. -Re-organize priorities. -We have a spearate shcool system we can make it different. Alois Freundorfer - S.S.B.E. -Live on 2nd line of Oro with my wife for7 years. -Ward for S.C.B.E. as Engineer and head Custodian - 5 Children. -Experienced with Catholic Education. -Some Courses should get more Catholic Doctrine teaching in shcool. -Teach Children more about Catholicism. -Maintenance and Operation of Schools. -Better communications between parents and teachers. Paul Tremblay - Rep. Separate School S.C.B.E. -Live in Vespra Township - Married - Two Children. -Involved in my issues - Human Programs still a problem with it. -Value offered in this program Value by majority vote. -Don't think that it is complete. -Most of what you expect. -Christian value compatable That is what you would like. -STORE - accepted proposed changes. -Representative for North Ward. -Committment to be made on Le Caron. -It was legislation upon us. -Special Education, Special Interest Group. -Community Facilities. -Care for Culture not maintained by Board of Education. -People in all areas contribute to this. need Separate Secondary School. -Young people in Penetang can see the controversey - Let's not forget that the young people have a future. -If other arrangements can be made with the Province - Let's not let other young people be uncomfortable. At the conclusion of the Candidate's presentations, the Chairman asked for questions from the floor. No questions arising from the floor, the meeting was adjourned by the Chairman at 11:45 p.m.