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11 15 1982 Council Minutes ~ . . . Pg. 572 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING Council met pursuant to adjournment with the following members present: Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor R.S. Arbour Stephen Davie Thelma Halfacre Allan Johnson Stan Vousden Reeve R.S. Arbour opened the meeting with prayer at 9:30 a.m. The minutes of the last regular meeting of November 1, 1982 were on motion of Halfacre and Johnson, confirmed as printed and received. Carried. Presented copies of letters forwarded from the last regular meeting as in~ structed, as follows: -Dr. R. and Mrs. M. Shoichet re: Easterly boundry fence Shelswell Park and Lot 50, Plan 728, Conc. 7, forwarding resolution of Council for said fence. -Stewart, Esten Attn: D.S. White re: Option to purchase Part E~ Lot 9, Conc. 6. -Orillia Packet & Barrie Examiner re: Park for the 1983 Season. -The Hon. James Snow, Minister, M.T.C. re: County Road 20 roads for Barrie Suburban Road Commission with copies of to and from Barrie Suburban Road Commission. Also copies to Oro Station Ratepayers Association. -Hitch House Limited with respect to Sales Office on Park Land of Plan M-118 advising that Council are prepared to accept reduced monthly fee for winter months to April 30th, 1983. -Graham, Wilson & Green - forwarded Original and Duplicate Original of By- Law No. 1286/82, being a By-Law to authorize Encroachment on the Road Allow- ance between Range 2 and Concession 3, Township of Oro with request to have same registered on title and return Duplicate Original. Also account for legal fees incurred by the Township for review of the said By-Law. -Ministry of Labour, Industrial Health and Safety, to the attention of R. Carstens, forwarding Engineer's Inspection report of Oro Township Community Arena. -Jo-Con Developments Limited re: Services on Plan M-66 with respect to paving of Steel Street, forwarding Council's resolution regarding same. -Trustees Hawkestone Police Village re: Road Allowance between Plan 217 and Plan M-20 enclosing copy to M.T.C. requesting meeting on site. -M.T.C. Owen Sound, attention D.A. Webb requesting meeting with himself, Road Committee, Council and Trustees H.P.V. and Road Supt. on site, Road between Plan 217 and M-20. Requested date being November 18, 1982 at 10:30 a.m. Also requesting Mr. Wayne Hind to review Road Records and monthly breakdown of Stock, Etc. -Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Application for grant to Oro Township Community Arena, forwarding additional information requested. -Robert and Susanne Tatton re: placing of House Trailer on Lot 15, Plan 104 and part lot 36, Plan 628. Applications for Caretaker Oro Memorial and exchange of correspondence of same forwarded ~ . . . ~ Pg. 573 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1982 On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, copies of letters as presented and for- warded, accepted as satisfactory and be placed on file for necessary reference. Presented letter from Paul G.M. Hermiston, Q.C. of Stewart, Esten, advising that pursuant to directions contained in Township letter of May 18, 1982, the firm has proceeded to investigate the possibility of seizing Torpey's shares of the Wellington Hotel and that in the midst of this the hotel was apparently sold but the transaction may have been aborted. Since Notice of Bankruptcy of Larry James Torpey and Patricia Mary Torpey has been received. This will effectively make the Township of Oro an Unsecured Creditor for $37,500.00 as against whatever assets he may have. Enclosed is a copy of the initial list of Creditors for which the first meeting of Creditors will be held on the 12th day of November. Solicitor requests Council's direction as to attendance at the said meeting of Creditors. Also enclosed Proof of Claim to be completed by the Clerk. Clerk presented copy of the completed Proof of Claim and copy of letter returning same. On motion of Johnson and Davie, letter and copy of Clerk's reply forwarding Proof of Claim, completed as requested, be accepted and placed on file for necessary reference. Presented letter from Stuart N. Keyes, Township Engineer, which advised that in his opinion, the Quadrant Development Subdivision is Substantially com- pleted with respect to Municipal Services as of August 11, 1982, except for asphalt paving. Letter outlines inspection of the site findings. Also pre- sented copy of letter to Quadrant Developments with respect to reduction of Letter of Credit and amended Letter of Credit for an amount of $55,000.00 being a reduction of $71,100.00 as agreed to by Oro Council. The new amount has an expiry date of August 9, 1983. On motion of Davie and Vousden, Letter of Substantial Completion from Township Engineer, Stuart N. Keyes and amended Letter of Credit for an amount of $55,000.00, as well as correspondence regarding same be received and placed on file for reference. Mr. William Bateman who was present during the hearing of the appeals for Tax Adjustments requested that he be given an opportunity to appear before Council to discuss the decision of the Committee of Adjustment as result of his application for consent to a severance for a retirement lot. Council agreed to set an appointment for 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. In accordance with the Agenda for the meeting, 21 applications for tax adjust- ment under Section 496(1), of the Municipal Act and 6 uncollectable accounts under Section 495(1), were presented for Council's consideration with the following action taken: Application No.1 Bruce F. Chappell, Pt. Lot 12, Conc. 2. The barn on the above property was demolished in June 1982 and is therefore entitled to a cancellation of Building Taxes from July 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be cancelled based on the Public Residential assessment of 104. Taxes to be rebated in the amount of $13.25. Pg. 574 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 . Application NO.2 - Thomas A. Blight, N Pt. Lot A, Conc. 2. The occupant ceased to carryon business on a portion of the property at this address on June 15, 1982. Business Taxes based on the Business Public assessment of 493 are to be cancelled from June 15 to December 31, 9182. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 80.60. Application No.3 - William & Grace Bateman, E Pt. Lot 18, Conc. 3. The barn on the property was demolished in June 1982 and is therefore entitled to a cancellation of building taxes from July 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes are to cancelled based on the Public Residential assessment of 440. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 56.03. Application No.4 - 410861 Ontario Ltd. Northway Restaurant No. P.t Lot 21 Conc. 6. The occupant ceased to carryon business at this address on June 12, 1982. Business taxes based on the Business Public assessment of 2,285 are to cancelled from June 12 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 380.86. Application NO.5 - Disher Farrand Ltd., N Pt Lot 22 & 23, Conc. 2. The occu- pant ceased to carryon business at this address on July 19, 1982. Business taxes based on the business public assessment of 795 are to be cancelled from July 20 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 106.98. . Application No.6 - Mary L. McIntee, N Pt Lot 11, Conc. 4. The old store on the property was remov2d from the property on or before September 1, 1982, and is therefore entitled to a cancellation of building taxes from September 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be cancelled based on the public residential assessment of 564. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 47.88. Application NO.7 Leo Contracting (1979) Inc. Pt. Lot 26,27, & 28, Conc. 5. Property deeded to Oro Township June 17, 1982 and therefore is entitled to exemption from taxes from July 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be con- celled accordingly based on the assessed value of 6,005 residential public. Taxes to be rebated in the amount of $764.61. Application No.8 - Dorothy C. Moore, Lot 22, Plan 709 Conc. 5. The residence on the property was demolished on September 20, 1982 and is therefore entitled to a cancellation of building taxes from October 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be cancelled based on the public residential assessment of 536. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 34.13. Application No.9 David A. Birimcombe, Lot 25, Conc. 5. The cottage on the property was demolished on July 26, 1982 and is therefore entitled to a cancellation of building taxes from August 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes are to be cancelled based on the public residential assessment of 202. Taxes to be rebated in the amount of 21.40. . Application No. 10 - Donald & Jean Miller, S Pt. Lot 24, Conc. 8. Since tenant #0003, Donald & Jean Miller, ceased to carryon business at this address on August 31, 1982, we recommend that taxes to the owner be cancelled on a conversion of rates from Commercial Public to Residential Public based on the occupant assessment of 461 from September 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be rebated in the amount of 6.91. Pg. 575 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1982 . Application NO. 11 Doanld & Jean Miller, S Pt. lot 24, Conc. 8. The occupant ceased to car~y on business at this address on August 31, 1982. Business taxes based on the Business Public assessment of 135 are to be cancelled from September 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be rebated in the amount of 13.48. Application No. 12 Darlene C. Knicely, S Pt. Lot 20, Conc. 10. The occupant ceased to carryon business at this address on September 13, 1982. Business taxes based on the Business Public assessment of 1275 are to be cancelled from September 13 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 115.14. Application No. 13 - Vid Gustain Part Lot 20, Conc. 10. The occupant ceased to carryon business at this address on May 21, 1982. Business taxes based on the Business Public assessment of 1275 are to be cancelled from May 21 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 234.33. Application No. 14 - Alice E. Haines, Lot No. 225, Plan 626. Since Tenant No. 0001 ceased to carryon business at this location on June 1, 1982, we recommend that taxes to the owner be cancelled on a conversion of rates from Commercial Public to Residential Public based on the occupant assessment of 1590 from June 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 41.66. . Application No. 15 - Alice E. Haines, Lot 225, Plan 626. The occupant ceased to carryon business at this address on or before June 1, 9182. Business taxes based on the business public assessment of 475 are to be cancelled from June 1, to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be rebated in the amount of 83.01. Application No. 16 - Patricia Torpey, W. Pt. Lot 27, Conc. 3. Since tenant No. 0003, Brian Valleau, ceased to carryon business at this location on June 1, 1982, we recommend that taxes to the owner be cancelled on a con- version of rates from Commercial Public to Residential Public based on the occupant assessment of 2059 from June 1, to December 31, 9182. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 55.02. Application No. 17 - Brian Valleau, W. Pt. Lot 27, Conc. 3. The occupant ceased to carryon business at this address on June 1, 1982. Business taxes based on the business public assessment of 615 are to be cancelled from June 1 to December 31, 9182. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 107.58. Applicat~on No. 18 - Edmund Kroeger, Pt. Lot E, & 11, Conc. 1. The occupant ceased to carryon business at this address on September 30, 1982. Business taxes based on the Business Public assessment of 1470 are to be cancelled from October 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 110.12. . Application No. 19 Westra, Leo/Ted/Kees, Lot 2, Plan 1237. Since Tenant 0001 ceased to carryon business at this location in October 1982, we recommend that taxes to the owner be cancelled on a conversion of rates from Commercial Public to Residential Public based on the occupant assessment of 6010 from Nov. 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 45.04. . . . Pg. 576 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1982 Application No. 20 - Westra, Leo/Ted/Kees, Lot 2, Plan 1237. The occupant ceased to carryon business at this address in October 1982. Business taxes based on the business public assessment of 1800 are to be cancelled from Nov. 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 89.89. Application No. 21 Loreen Lucas, N. Pt. Lot 22, Conc. 12. The occupant ceased to carryon business on or before January 1, 1982. Business taxes based on the business Public assessment of 135 are to be cancelled from Jan. 1 to December 31, 1982. Taxes to be written off in the amount of 26.43 and rebated in the amount of 1485. Total 41.28. On motion of Davie and Halfacre, the foregoing applications, as presented and recommended by the Assessors of Simcoe County Assessment Office (Region 16) for Assessment reductions, be accepted and appropriate tax adjustments be applied to a total of 2,449.20. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that uncollectable taxes be written off as recommended by Treasurer in accordance with Section 495(1) as follows: Roll # 9-132 One Garbage Collection (error) Roll # 9-130 Hydro Arrears (paid to Onto Hydro) Roll #10-108 Hydro Arrears (paid to Onto Hydro) Roll # 4-069 Business Taxes (1979) Roll # 3-126 Business Taxes (1981) Roll #1-144-02-0002 Business Taxes (1981) Total Uncollectable 20.00 205.99 623.69 124.75 14.79 538.68 1,527.90 Presented copy of Letter to Royal Bank of Canada, Ontario International Centre, Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto advising that the Township of Oro requires a written amendment to Letter of Credit of Jo-Con Developments, to be received not later than November 30, 1982. Confirming extension of the expiry date to December 9, 1983, present Letter of Credit expiring on December 9, 1982 Copy of the letter forwarded to Jo-Con Developments to the attention of P.J. Stefaniak, C.A. On motion of Vousden and Johnson, that copy of letter as presented and for- warded be received and action taken on the matter accepted as satisfactory. Presented copy of Ontario Municipal Board Order (A-820086) in the matter of Section 46 of the Power Corporation Act (R.S.O. 1980 C. 384 as amended) and the matter of an appeal from Valuation made by the Ministry of Revenue in 1982 of certain property in the Township of Oro, between Ontario Hydro (Appellant) and the Ministry of Revenue and the Corporation of the Township of Oro. Roll 008-449-02 being reduced from Assessment of 415 to 245. (pre- viously read Exempt 8600 and 5160). On motion of Halfacre and Davie, copy of Ontario Board Order A.820086 be received and Assessment Roll be amended accordingly. ..... Pg. 577 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 . Presented letter from Ministry of Natural Resources with respect to license fee of $100.00 for pit located at Part W~ Lot 11, Conc. 8, Township of Oro which is due December 9, 1982. Clerk also presented copy of letter forwarded with cheque for the license fee as required. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, letter be received and action taken accep- ted as satisfactory in forwarding the prescribed annual license fee. Presented Petition for Second Interim Subsidy Payment for Road and Bridges expenditures for period of January 1st to October 31, 1982 as completed on Form OD-MB-14. Clerk and Road Supt. having taken the necessary declaration as required. Construction Maintenance Total 16.20 375,317.37 727,876.55 58,651. 98 33,752.64 820,281.17 Roads @ 55/0 15/16 SR Spec. Suppl @80/0 Bridges & Culverts Total Expenditures 352,575.38 58,651.98 33,736.44 444,963.80 375,301.17 Total Eligible Subsidy on Expenditures Advance payment received May 1982 129,000.00 " " " July 1982 129,000.00 1st Interim Subsidy Nov. 4, 1982 110,484.68 368,484.68 . Balance Subsidy Receivable to October 31, 1982 105,771.12 Balance Subsidy Receivable for 1982 after 2nd Interim 540,800.00 - 474,250.90 $ 66,544.20 On motion of Vousden and Davie, that the Second Petition for Interim Payment of Subsidy on expenditures made on Township Roads in 1982 from January 1, 1982 to October 31, 1982 as completed and presented, with Treasurer and Road Superintendent having taken the necessary declaration, be accepted as the total expenditures for that period to a total amount of $820,281.17. 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 Ministry of Transportation and Communications with request for approval and payment. Represented copy of letter to D. Crank and Ruth Palmer as well as D. McKee of Hitch House Limited with respect to permission for use of trailer on Lot 1, Plan M-118, after building permit has been applied for and issued. Clerk advised that no application for a Building Permit has been applied for nor have any plans been presented for a building to be constructed on the said lot 1, Plan M-118. Accordingly, condition of Council permission authorized by resolution at a meeting of Council held on October 4, 1982 have not been met to date. . .... . . . Pg. 578 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1982 On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that a letter be forwarded to Mr. D. Crank and Ms. Ruth Palmer advising that unless approval is presented from Simcoe County District Health Unit that permission had been granted for approval to connect the trailer to the Septic System and further that a Building Permit has been applied for and issued for the erection of a single family dwelling on Lot 1, Plan M-118 by November 30, 1982, the Township By-Law Enforcement Officer will be instructed to commence necessary procedure for the removal of the trailer from the said 10t. Represented letter from Solicitor D.S. White outlining the firms positon as Solicitor for the Township of Oro. Copies of this letter had been dis- tributed to all members of Council at a meeting held on November 1, 1982. On motion of Johnson and Davie, letter be received and filed for reference. Presented letter from R. Fallon, Trustee, Hawkestone Police Village advi- sing of persons nominated at a Village Meeting, who are willing to serve on the Hawkestone Hall Board. Also names of persons willing to serve on Park and Recreation Board. Also copy of letter to Trustees from Mark A. Duffie offering his services as Secretary to Trustees for Hawkestone Police Village. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, letters be received and filed for reference and names for Community Hall Board Committee be represented Wilen By-Law to appoint members to Community Hall Committees is presented for 1983. Clerk advised that Darlene Shoebridge had registered at Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology on September 29, 1982 for Course entitled "Introduction to Local Government". This Course being one of 5 courses ap- proved by the Association of Municipal Clerk's and Treasurers of Ontario to qualify for recognition. Also presented registration fee paid by Darlene Shoebridge in the amount of $90.00. Interim Examination results marked at 85%+. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, that in accordance with policy of Council now and in the past, registration fees to cover courses to further educa- tion related to employment, be paid by the Municipality and Treasurer author- ized to issue cheque to reimburse Darlene Shoebridge in the amount of $90.00. Clerk advised that the first meeting of A.M.O. Directors is to be held Nov. 25th (7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) and November 26th (9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and that he would be attending same as a Director, elected at the Annual Con- ference in August. Also that he had made reservation for accommodations at the Royal York Hotel. On motion of Halfacre and Davie, that the Township of Oro assume the costs for the Clerk-Treasurer-Administrator to attend the AMO Directors meeting on November 25 & 26, including accommodation, parking, kilometrage and any necessary meals while attending the meeting of the AMO Board of Directors as an elected Director. Pg. 579 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 . Clerk presented 1982 Nominations and Election Results as follows: 1982 Election 3 Year Term 1983 - 85 The following nominations received October 18th, 1982 in accordance with Municipal Election Law 1982. After the Election on November 8, 1982 the results were as follows: Councillors R.S. Arbour 794 Stephen Davie 1136 -'- C. Wallace Key 936 Joanna McEwen 1637 -,- Kenneth McPherson 704 Stan Vousden 466 Wi 11 iam Bateman 584 Robert Drury 1518 'Ok Thelma Halfacre 1497 " Ted T. Holmberg 152 Allan Johnson 1243 "k William Staines 431 Gail Swainson 1181 John Vokes 412 John Wesolowski 285 Reeve Deputy Reeve . Simcoe County Board of Education (Ward 9) Oro Trustee Ward 9 - Oro Lloyd Fletcher John Key Gail O'Brien Dorothy Walsh 1140 -k 487 825 301 Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board - Ward 6 (Nominations and election results accepted and compiled by Township of Mara) Trustee Robert Debesys Oro Vote Alois A. Freundorfer " 44 -/< 40 Simcoe County Divisional Board of Education - elected by Separate School Supporters - North Ward (Tiny Township accepted nominations & results. Trustee North Ward Marcel Bruneau - Oro Vote Paul Tremblay - Oro Vote 16 66 -,- Trustees Hawkestone Police Village Trustees (3 elected) Steven Cook Tony Ercolini Robyn Fallon Ralph Leigh John O'Kurily 95 7( 52 70 96 ,'( 78 7( . Pg. 580 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 . On November 10, 1982 Clerk declared the following elected for a three year term 1983-85 (in accordance with Section 79(2) of The Election Act.) 1983-85 Council Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillors Stephen Davie - Joanna McEwen - Robert E. Drury Thelma Halfacre Allan Johnson - RR # 1 Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2EO RR # 1 Hawkestone, Ontario LOL ITO RR # 1 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4Y8 - RR # 1 Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2EO RR # 1 Hawkestone, Ontario LOL ITO Simcoe Board of Education - Ward 9 Oro Lloyd Fletcher - RR # 2 Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2EO Trustees Hawkestone Police Village Steven Cook - Hawkestone, Ontario LOL ITO Ralph G. Leigh Hawkestone, Ontario LOL ITO John O'Kurily Hawkestone, Ontario LOL lTO Declared at Oro Township, this 10th day of November 1982. . H. Neufeld Returning Officer Township of Oro Results of Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board - Ward 6 Robert Debesys (as declared by Clerk, Township of Mara) Results of Simcoe County Divisional Board of Education- Elected by Separate School Supporters (North Ward) Paul Tremblay (as declared by Clerk - Township of Tiny) On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, report of 1982 elections be received for inclusion in the minutes. Presented letter from Ministry of Agriculture & Food advising of continuation of the drainage allocation process due to demands exceeding budget. On motion of Johnson and Vousden, that letter be received and placed on file. Presented letter from Ministry of Natural Resources and copy of revised Pit License for E~ Lots 9 & 10, Conc. 13 (Oro Sand & Stone - B. Uren) increasing tonnage restriction from 200,000 to 400,000 tonnes. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that letter and copy of license be received and placed on file. . Presented letter and enclosures from Ontario Ministry of Labour regarding ommissions from the Engineer report on the inspection of the Arena. ~ ~ Pg. 581 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1982 . On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, Engineers, Stuart N. Keyes & Associates to complete Arena Inspection Report as noted in conformity with the Guide- lines issued by the Association of professional Engineers and forward same to the Ministry of Labour prior to November 30, 1982. Mr. Keyes to be advised that the above requirements were originally requested in first instructions. Presented letter and Parks Assistance Claim Forms from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Letter advises that an "Order-in-Council authorizing a Parks Assis- tance Grant in the amount of $10,300.00 ....is currently in process". In respect of a Grant requested for works undertaken at Oro Memorial Park. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, letter and forms be received and placed on file. Clerk to complete forms 1932 & 1933 and on receipt of Minister's Letter of Approval, forward same, including invoice copies as required, to expedite receipt of the Grant from the Ministry. Requested letter from Ministry of Tourism and Recreation with respect to Workshops on for the Older Adult. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that letter from Ministry of Tourism & Recreation with respect to Workshops be referred to the Oro Township Rec- reation Committee, presently being the Oro Township Community Arena Commit- tee. The matter of supplying Public Address System for the Public Meeting on Oct. . 26, 1982 was presented to Council for consideration. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that Mr. John Swainson be forwarded a cheque in the amount of $50.00 for the P.A. System set up at the Public Meet- ing of October 26, 1982 and Council's appreciation be expressed as well. Presented Correspondence, Communications Etc., as follows: -c. Ayerst, Sec-Treas. Arena Board, advising of Board Meeting at Arena on Dec. 7/82 at 7:30 p.m. requesting Council Appointees to attend. -Ontario Hydro, Service connections, Richard/Ryan, Lot 28, Conc. 3; N. Groves Lot 15, R.P. 918; Horseshoe Vally, Lot 1, Conc. 3; N. Hawrysch, Lots 59- 68, R.P. 709; L. Parry, Lot 8, Conc. 3. -Ontario Humane Society, October Report (Orillia). -Ontario Humane Society, October Report (Barrie) -M.M.A.H. 82/43 & 82/44 Background Report. -Canadian Bar Association, re: National Law Day - April 18, 1983. -Ontario Municipal Management Board, October Quarterly Report. -Registry Office, Copy of Plan 51R-11443. -Ontario Parks Association - September Newsletter. -B. Guthro, Resume & Reference Letter -Ontario Business News, October Newsletter. -Aggregate Producers Association, 5/1 Summer Newsletter. . On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, correspondence, communications, etc., be received and placed on file. . . . Pg. 582 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 Presented letter from Barrie & District Ministerial Association with respect to general deterioration of moral values within the society, and permissive attitude towards pornography and its varied and diversified forms and places, such as Adult Entertainment Establishments, theatres, public halls, retail business, places of lodging and places of -.amusement. Letter requests governing bodies to pass legislation to regulate and control Adult Entertainment. Also enclosing copy of sample By-Law as used by the Town of Milton. On motion of Johnson and Davie, that a reply be forwarded along with copy of the Township of Oro By-Law NO. 1285/82 passed by Council on Nov. 1, 1982. Presented letter from Minsitry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Municipal Management Policy Branch advising that during the week of November 22, 1982, the Ministry will be conducting a number of seminars covering the recently published Municipal Financial Reporting Handbook. The Seminar for this area is to be held on Thursday, November 25, 1982 at the Continental Inn, Barrie at 1:00 p.m. The Municipal Financial Report Handbook which comes into effect January 1, 1983 contains a number of significant changes financial reports will be required to be prepared in the future and every Treasurer, Clerk-Treasurer and Municipal Auditor is encouraged to attend one of these seminars. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, Clerk-Treasurer and Assistant to Treasurer to attend the Seminar on Thursday, November 25, 1982. Presented letter from the Township of Matchedash advising that arrangements have been made for the first meeting of the Conservation Committee to be held in Matchedash Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 30th, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. Municipalities requested to attend are Townships of Flos, Medonte, Orillia Oro, Tay and Tiny and Villages of Coldwater, Elmvale, Port McNicholl and Victoria Harbour as well as Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene. On motion of Davie and Johnson, that the Township of Oro had previously ad- vised that Township is not in agreement with the extension of the area of the N.V.C.A., and are still of the same opinion that the Township of Oro should not get involved in another Conservation Area. Accordingly, no member of Oro Council will be attending the first meeting and would request that this resolution be presented to the meeting on November 30, 1982. Presented letter from District Manager, Huronia District, Ministry of Natural Resources enclosing copy of license to operate a gravel pit located on W~ Lot 7, Concession 8, Township of Oro under the terms and conditions of the Pits & Quarries Control Act. License authorizes annual extraction of material of 15000 tonnes. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, letter and copy of license issued to Allan G. Cook Limited to operate a gravel pit 10cated on W~ Lot 7, Concession 8, be received and filed for reference. ~ . . . ~ Pg. 583 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 Presented letter from the Corporation of the Town of Bradford forwarded to the County of Simcoe with respect to due dates of County Levy payments, re- commending that the due dates not be changed but left as they are at present and that all Municipalities in Simcoe County be notified of the decision. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, letter forwarding resolution be received and filed for reference. Presented letter from Ontario Hydro enclosing backgrounder outlining the route stage study for the expansion of the bulk power transmission system in Southwestern Ontario. The joint Board's decision was confirmed by Cabinet on September 24, 1982. On motion of Vousden and Halfacre, letter and copy of Backgrounder enclosed. be filed for reference and be made available to all members of Council as requested. Presented from I.B.M. Canada Limited, Agreement for IBM Data Services for 1983 processing of Tax Billing and related programs requesting signatures on same. Also advising of increased costs for 1983. On motion of Davie and Vousden, letter and Agreement for Data Services be received and Clerk-Treasurer to complete and sign same on behalf of the Township for 1983 Data Services, with respect to tax billing and related programs, and the matter of Data Services be reviewed and further investi- gated for future purposes. The matter of presenting turkeys for Christmas to all permanent employees as in previous years was considered by Council. On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, that Oro Council again continue the prac- tice of presenting a turkey to all Oro Township Permanent Employees in 1982 and Clerk to obtain same. Road Superintendent, Fred Haughton was present at 1:10 p.m. to bring his report on work done during the Month of November. Maintenance Report: Completing of ditching scheduled for 1982. Gravel resurfacing about 75% completed. He reviewed meetings for Road Committee with Bell Canada, November 17, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. - Lakeshore Road improving with new cable. November 18th at 10:30 a.m. - Hawkestone Roads - Plan M-20 and R.P. 217 as well as interviews of applicants for Working Foreman at 9:00 a.m. on Nov. 23rd, 1982. On motion of Vousden and Davie, that the report of the Road Superintendent be accepted as satisfactory. Pg 584 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 . The Planning Administrator was present at 1:15 p.m. to review planning and development matters. The following was presented: -MMAH - Draft Approval extension to Nov. 23, 1983, Randsalu Subdivision pro- posal File 43T-76089. -MMAH - Draft Approval extension to Nov. 18, 1983, Hastings Subdivision pro- posal - File 43T-25103 -MMAH Confirmation of circulation, O.P.A. 14 - Squires Amendment, File 43-0P-0017-14. Advised that the "Black Forest Estates" subdivision, File 43T-77069 was registered Nov. 10, 1982 as plan M-191. On motion of Halfacre and Vousden, Report of Planning Administrator and cor- respondence as presented be accepted and letters placed on file for reference. On motion of Johnson and Halfacre, that Council go into Committee of the Whole to review applications for Caretaker, Oro Memorial Park at 1:40 p.m. On motion of Davie and Vousden, that Council come out of Committee of the Whole at 2:05 p.m. . Clerk advised that as instructed at a meeting of Council held on September 7, 1982 and November 1, 1982. A notice for applications for Caretaker of Oro Memorial Park for the 1983 Season, had been placed in the Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet in two issues, namely November 5th and 8th. As result the following 7 applications have been received. Robert Holmes 28 Doanld St., Unit 37 Barrie, Ontario 728-9837 Application previously presented - Caretaker for 1980-81 season and would request Council to consider he and Mrs. Holmes for Caretaker again. Robert Barber Gen. Del. Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2EO 487-5454 Caretaker for 1982 Season Would like to be reconsidered for position of Caretaker for 1983 Season. Roger Barnes 451 West St., N Unit 40 Orillia, Ontario L3V 5E9 325-0112 36 , married, 3 children contracting, electrical, plumbing & retail sales experience. . Clyde Hartin RR # 2 Washago, Ontario 689-5417 or 325-7280 39 , Single Borough of Scarborough, Roads & Parks Department. Dwight & Gail Taylor RR # 1 Barrie, Ontario 728-7590 28, married Bell Canada, Building Maintenance, Painting, & Construction Experience. .. . . . ""'II Pg. 585 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 Hank Westerlaken 66 Scott Cr., Barrie, Ontario 722-8645 Marina, Gas Station, Restaurant Operator Paul Zawodny 307 Atherly Rd., Apt. 203 Orillia, Ontario 326-812(?) 60 Grounds Maintenance & Catering Experience Food & Beverage Business Owner On motion of Halfacre and Johnson, the applications be received and each applicant be advised that a Committee of Council will be selecting applicants for interview of which each will be advised of a time and place. It is antici- pated that interviews will take place in December. Mr. William Bateman was present at 2:10 p.m. as requested with respect to his application to Committee of Adjustment and decision from the application. Mr. William Bateman advised that in his opinion the decision of the Committee of Adjustment was unfair. Reeve Arbour read Section 5.8.2. of the Official Plan which relates to the application as applied for him. Deputy Reeve Davie next asked some questions and related the proposal under the North Oro Study which proposes to eliminate the word Farmer from the Of- ficial Plan as set out in Section 5.8.2 and could possibly make allowance for such a severance in accordance with Section 4.6. The Planning Administrator was asked to explain further the definition of farmer as interpreted by the Committee of Adjustment. The matter was left that Mr. Bateman weigh the matter of his decision as to what action he proposes to take. Councillor Vousden advised that the Oro Township Arena Committee has set January 21st and January 22nd, 1983 as the dates for the Winter Carnival. On motion of Vousden and Davie, that the Township order 10 copies of the publication "Monty Leigh Remembers" with one copy for Township records and 9 copies for resale. Presented letter from Dick Bartlett, owner of Lot 15, Plan 1488, addressed to Councillor Johnson, with respect to dogs running at large. On motion of Johnson and Davie, letter be received and Clerk to advise that he arrange for an appointment at next Committee of Council meeting of Dec. 20, 1982. On motion of Vousden and Davie, that the 1980-82 Council do now adjourn.