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08 17 1992 Council Minutes Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Medonte held on August 17, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Moonstone. Present - Reeve - I. Beard Deputy Reeve - N. Dalziel Councillors - D. Bell M. Martin W. Dickie ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution 92-201 was passed as follows: . " That the minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on July 13, 1992 the minutes of a Public Meeting held on July 1 6, 1 992, the minutes of a Special Meeting of Council held on July 16, 1992 and the minutes of a Special Meeting of Council held on July 23, 1992 be adopted as printed and circulated". DELEGATIONS ~ 1) Mr. Barry Page presented a petition requesting Council relocate the stop signs at the corner of the 10th Concession and Warminster Sideroad. He advised that traffic is too fast having the 10th Concession a through road and that it poses a safety problem for driveways. Mr. Lawlor advised Council the intersection is very dangerous and requested they act immediately. Resolution 92-202 was passed as follows: " That Council directs the Clerk prepare the necessary By-law to change the location of the stop Signs at the intersection of the 10th Concession and the Warminster Side Road". 2) Mr. Ron Kelly of Warminster approached Council to request a rezoning of his lands in Warminster from General Commercial to Highway Commercial which would allow for motor vehicle sales. He advised there would be no automobile repairs on site. Council advised Mr. Kelly they had no objection subject that the proposal be reviewed by the Township Planners for corrment. 3) Mr. & Mrs. Hiltz approached Council regarding an Accessory Building they had constructed on their property pt Lot 1 0 Con 7. Council advised the building was in contravention to the Township Zoning By-law and requested Mr. & Mrs. Hiltz apply for a minor variance to permit the building and that if granted, they obtain a building permit. t 4) Mr. Scott Williamson, pt Lot 6 Con 9, met with Council to advise of the problems and cost associated with regard to the house he had purchased. He advised that he felt the problems were caused by the lack of proper inforcement of the Ontario Building Code. Council suggested Mr. williamson sutmit a claim if this was his feeling. 5) Council met with Mr. G. Ball, Township Roads Superintendent to discuss various road matters. ~ Mr. Ball advised he felt the weather was not satisfactory to allow for the hardtopping of the streets in Robin Crest and requested Council wait until the spring. Resolution 92-203 was passed as follows: " That Council approves of assuming the Robin Crest Subdivision, Plans M- 101 and M-123 for the maintenance period, subject that Council will retain the letter of credit presently being held, to be effective September 30, 1992". Mr. Ball advised Council that in order to licence their gravel pit, pt Lot 19 Con 13 which is now owned by the County that the Township would have to fence the property. Council decided not to expend these funds on lands they do not own and directed that the licence not be applied for. Council directed the Clerk advise the County of this decision. Monday August 17, 1992 Page two THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDONTE Council discussed the hiring of another roads employee. Resolution 92-204 was passed as follows: " That Council approves of hiring Mr. Brian Jennett to the Township Roads Department as a Truck Driver/Labourer on a contract basis effective September 14, 1992, on a three month probationary period, wages to be set in the contract". ~ Council discussed the Pine Ridge Trail development. They advised the Clerk to withhold building permits as the development agreement has not been satisfied. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 1) Council received a letter from the Health Unit advising they would not approve of the rezoning proposal for Dr. P. Dean, Lot 1 Plan 261A, Hillsdale. Council deferred the matter to allow Dr. Dean to discuss the matter with the Health Unit. - 2) Council received a letter from MacDonald Administration Services Ltd. advising that the Insurance carpany would not cover Mr. J. Eakley as he is a full time employee of another carpany. Council directed the Clerk further contact the Insurer to try and obtain the coverage. PASSING OF BY-LAWS 1) Resolution 92-205 was passed as follows: " That a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk-Treasurer be considered read a first and second time, read a third time and passed this 17th Day of August, 1992 and numbered By-law 1992-45". 2) Resolution 92-206 was passed as follows: " That a By-law to amend By-law 1990-22 as amended be considered read a third time and passed this 17th Day of August, 1992 and numbered By-law 1992- 46". 3) Resolution 92-207 was passed as follows: " That a By-law to amend By-law 1990-22 as amended be considered read a first and second time, read a third time and passed this 17th Day of August, 1992 and numbered By-law 1992-47". NEW BUSINESS t 1) Resolution 92-208 was passed as follows: " That Council of the Township of Medonte endorses a resolution of the Town of Innisfil which requests the Ministry of Natural Resources resolve the Wolf problem within Simcoe County". 2) Resolution 92-209 was passed as follows: " That the Township of Medonte endorses resolution 21-017 of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding the proposed provincial Policy on Child Care Program". ~ 3) Council decided to take no action on a resolution from the Township of Tiny regarding restructuring. 4) Council reviewed a request from the Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association for repairs or upgrading of County Road 22 in Horseshoe Valley. Council deferred decision until meeting with Oro Township Council. 5) Resolution 92-210 was defeated as follows: " That Council of the Township of Medonte approves of walvlng the Development Charge for Lot 1 21 Plan M-l1 as per section 8 of the Township Development Charges By-law". Monday August 17, 1992 Page three THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDONTE 6) Council reviewed a request from the Ministry of the Attorney General regarding judicial officers in the Small Claims Court system. Council decided that individual members would forward their own corrments. lOCAL BOARDS & ASSOCIATES ~ 1) Council reviewed the minutes of the Restructuring Corrmittee held July 22/92. Council directed that their representatives be paid a Council Meeting allowance for attendance at these meetings. Resolution 92-211 was passed as follows: " That the minutes of the OrojMedonte Restructuring Carmittee held on July 22/92 be adopted". - 2) Council reviewed a request from the County Waste Department for information on Municipal Plans regarding leaf and yard material. Council directed the Clerk advise the County they have no plans as Waste Management is a County responsibility. 3) Council reviewed the minutes of a Planning Advisory Carmittee Meeting August 10/92. They decided to hold a Special Meeting on August 24/92 to decide what to do about an Official Plan Amemdment. Resolution 92-212 was passed as follows: " That the minutes of a Planning Advisory Meeting held on August 1 0/92 be adopted" . OTHER BUSINESS 1) Resolution 92-213 was passed as follows: " That Councillor Martin, Councillor Bell & Councillor Dickie be authorized to attend a meeting in Hillsdale on August 26/92 regarding the proposed Still Subdivision, pt Lot 68 con 1". 2) Council directed the Clerk advise the Township Planning Consultants to prepare an amendment to the Zoning By-law to allow for Minimum 1 Acre Lots in the Rural area to alleviate the need for Rezoning when obtaining a severance. 3) Council decided to tender for the removal of the Old Fire Hall in Warminster. ~ 4) Council decided to have a Protection to Persons & Property Meeting on Monday August 24/92 at 9:30 a.m. 5) Council decided to cancel the Council Meeting scheduled for August 31, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. due to a conflict in meetings. 6) Council decided to hold a Carmittee of the Whole meeting on August 31, 1992 at 9: 30 a.m. ~ 7) Resolution 92-214 was passed as follows: " That Council change its Policy regarding the Fire Chief's use of the Township 1/2 Ton and approves of payment of $70.00 per ITDnth in gasoline". PASSING OF ACCOUNTS 1) Resolution 92-215 was passed as follows: " That General voucher #8 in the amount of $149,777. 32 be authorized for payment" . 2) Resolution 92-216 was passed as follows: " That Roads Voucher #7 in the amount of $51,984.85 be authorized for payment". Monday August 17, 1992 Page four THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDONTE Various other reports and pieces of correspondence were presented, discussed and filed as informational. ADJOURNMENT ~ Resolution 92-216 was passed as follows: " That this meeting be adjourned to meet agaln on September 14, 1992 at 7: 00 p. m. " . - J-I?~ REEVE c t ~