12 14 1983 Council Minutes
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December 14, 1983
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDONTE
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Medonte held on Wednesday,
December 14, 1983 at 1:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, Moonstone
Present Reeve - I. Amos
Deputy Reeve - L. Johnstone
Councillors - J. Patterson
- I. Beard
- H. Vasey
ADOPTTON OF MTNIITF.C;::
Resolution 83-251 was passed as follows:
" That the minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on November 8, 1983 and the
minutes of a Special Meeting of Council held on November 29, 1983 be adopted as
circulated".
C,olmril met with E. Robertson, Township Roads Superintendent and reviewed the Roads
report as at the end of November. As there are some funds left the superintendent
was told to order any supplies he needs by the year end. Council also directed him
to get quotations on a 1/2 Ton Truck and a new box for the sander.
Reeve Amos presented a letter from the Township of Vespra requesting support for
their battle with Barrie regarding annexation.
ResQl~tiQn 83-252 was passed as follows:
" That this Council supports Vespra Township in their fight against the annexation
of their land by Barrie".
PASSING OF BY-LAWS
1) Rpc::olll,ion 83-251 WRS passed as follows:
" That a By-Law to set the interest rate on tax arrears be considered read a
first and second time, read a third time and passed this 14th day of December
1983 and numbered By-Law 83-21".
2) Resollltion 83-254 was passed as follows:
" That a By-Law to authorize the borrowing of $1,000,000.00 be considered read
a first and second time, read a third time and passed this 14th day of
December, 1983 and numbered By-Law 83-22".
(DELEGATIONS ~_
1)- Kathy G9rdop ~JaDe-~ approached Council regarding getting funds from the
Township for a Bicentennial Celebration. They presented a plan for a four day
celebration in June based around the Moonstone School. Council discussed the
possibility of having an office opening and barbecue in conjunction with their
celebration.
Council deferred making a decision until they met to discuss the matter further.
~2) Chief K. Hamilton met with Council to discuss several matters regarding Fire
Control. The Clerk presented a letter from the Township of Oro regarding the
use of the Township radio frequency.
Reso111tiQn 83-255 was passed as follows:
" That Council of the Township of Medonte agrees to the Township of Oro using the
same radio frequency as Medonte Township subject to
1) The Township of Oro does not interfere with the Township paging system
2) there shall be no cost to the Township of Medonte
3) that Oro Township use proper radio procedure I I.
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DF.T E(':rATIONS:
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~ief Hamilton noted he is coming acrosg chtmneysin the Township which people have
not taken out a permit for and Which are improperly installed.
There was a discllssion regarding the'filling of Fire Extinguishers Which private
individuals use on a fire. Council decided that all request for this should come
through Council.
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There was also a discussion regarding completing the paging system. Council stated
they would work to complete the purchase of the pagers next year.
r;hilef HRmil ton alsoTE:;pbrted that he "c.ould repair the siren in Warminster and put
a cycler which would automatically shut the siren off for about $1,000.00. Council
decided against this at the present time.
('.olmci 1 then met with Mr. A. Teskey, Chairman of the Warminster Water Committee and
~ discussed the proposed expansion of the cistern.
The - C1 erk n::ported that there is a grant available for the cistern and that some
future development will be a1lowed.
Resolution 83-256 was passed as follows:
" That this Council agrees to accept the grant from the Ministry of the Environment
in the amount of $8,230.00 for the expansion of the Warminster Water Cistern and
directs Reid and Associates to call tenders for the construction".
_Resolution 83:::2 5Zwas passed as follows:
" That Roads Voucher # 11 in the amount of $40,748.73 is hereby approved for payment".
Rlsolution ~3-228 was passed as follows:
"i That General Voucher # 12 in the amount of $124,746.68 is hereby approved for
payment" .
..RHSINESS
:J} Besn11Jtj (m 83-:259 was passed as follows:
" That this Council accepts the quotation of O.M.E. Insurance Brokers Ltd. in the
amount of $9,483.00 for the Township Insurance coverage for the period of Jan. 1,
1984 to December 31, 1984".
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2) Resolution 83-260 was passed as follows:
" That this Council agrees to pay the yearly energy charge for a sentinel light
Which the residents of Cathedral Pines have paid to have installed subject that
any maintenance costs of the light shall be the responsibility of the residents
of Cathedral Pines".
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'- 1) Resolution 83-26\1 was passed as follows:
" That Council approves of a cancellation of business public assessment in the
amount of $150, Roll 81-044-0001, Rolland Hallyburton, from Sept. 1/83 to
Dec. 31/83, 4 months due to no business operation on property".
,.4) Resolution 83-262 was passed as follows:
" That Council approves of a conversion of assessment from commercial public to
residential public in the amount of $500., Roll 81-044, Bernard Lapensee, from
Sept. 1/83 to Dec. 31/83, 4 months, due to no business operating on this property".
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'" Besa]ntiaIl 83-:26.3 was passed as follows:
" That this Council agrees to upgrade the electrical service to the old Township office
to a 100 amp service subject that Astro-Tel Office Systems Ltd. shall be responsible
for the labour costs for the installation".
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V3!ri ous ather pieces of correspondence were presented, .discussed as informational and
filed.
AD. TOlJRNMENT
Resoll1tion R'3-264 was passed as follows:
" That this meeting be adjourned".
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