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May 25, 1993
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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Medonte held on May 25, 1993
at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Moonstone.
Present
Deputy Reeve - N. Dalziel
Councillors - D. Bell
- W. Dickie
Absent
Reeve
Councillor
- I. Beard
- M. Martin
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In the absence of Reeve I. Beard., Deputy Reeve N. Dalziel assumed the Chair for the meeting
and called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Resolution 93-118 was passed as follows:
" That the minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on May 10, 1993 be adopted
as printed and circulated".
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
1) Council reviewed a request from Hillsdale Heights Inc. for approval of certain conditions
to allow for draft plan approval. Council directed the Clerk notifY Mr. Sherk they
would consider the request upon payment of his account with the Municipality.
2)
Council reviewed a notification from the Minister of Municipal Affairs advising of a
12.9% reduction in unconditional grants. The Clerk advised Council that this reduction
once again put Council in the position of over a 4% tax increase. There was also a
discussion on the affect of the recent Provincial Budget which will see the Township
paying sales tax on there insurance and on gravel and sand. Council directed the
Treasurer prepare a Levy By-law for consideration at the June 12/93 meeting with a
maximum 5% tax increase.
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3) Council discussed a letter from Mr. B. Still advising he is placing his Hillsdale
Development on hold. Council directed the Clerk advise Mr. Still that no further action
will be taken until further notification is received.
4)
Council reviewed a report from their Engineer regarding the drainage from the J.H.
Investments Development. Council directed the Clerk have the engineer continue to
closely monitor the situation.
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NEW BUSINESS
1) Council deferred a request from Mrs. Brenda Pascoe for a contribution towards an
integrated Playground at the Warminster School to the Recreation Advisory Committee.
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2)
Resolution 93-119 was passed as follows:
"That Council approves of granting an extension for Building Permit 92-100 for a period
of one year, subject to payment of required fees".
3) Resolution 93-120 was passed as follows:
"That Council apply for fmancial assistance under the Jobs Ontario Capital Fund
program for proposed water projects in Warminster and Hillsdale".
4)
Resolution 93-121 was passed as follows:
"That Council approves of a grant in the amount of $1715.00 to the operation of the
Flos/Medonte Park for the year 1993".
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LOCAL BOARDS & COM:M:I1TEES
1) Council deferred a Resolution to authorize Reeve Beard attend the AM.O. Convention
until he was in attendance.
2) Resolution 93-122 was passed as follows:
"That the minutes of a Joint Meeting of the Councils of the Township of Oro &
Medonte held on May 17, 1993 be adopted as printed and circulated".
OTHER BUSINESS
1) Council requested the Clerk have the Fire Chief prepare a report on a recent fIre,
outlining the cause, the cost and recommendations if any.
2) Council reviewed recent correspondence from County Waste Management regarding the
status of the Township Waste Site Attendant. They directed the Clerk meet with the
Reeve and prepare a report for the Reeve to table at County Council.
3) The Clerk advised that Mr. Ball had received information from the Ministry of
Transportation advising that various roadside maintenance items such as grass mowing
and spraying would no longer be eligible for subsidy.
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4)
Council reviewed a report from their By-law Enforcement Officer which outlined a
proposed policy for the handling of late night noise complaints. Council approved of the
policy as presented.
5) The Clerk advised Council that the Oro/Medonte Council would meet with the City of
Barrie on June 8/93 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss Joint Planning.
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6)
Council discussed a summer meeting schedule and the possibility of cutting back on
meetings to reduce their Budget.
Resolution 93-123 was passed as follows:
"That Council adopt the following meeting schedule for the summer of 1993 -
Monday June 28 at 7:00 p.rn. - Cancelled
Monday July 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday July 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday August 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday September 13 at 7:00 p.m.
- Cancelled
- Cancelled
- Cancelled"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution 93-124 was passed as follows:
"That this meeting be adjourned to meet again on June 14, 1993 at 7:00 p.m.".
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