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04 13 1992 Council Minutes THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEroNTE Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Medonte held on April 13, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Moonstone. Present - Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillors -I. - N. - D. - M. - W. Beard Dalziel Bell Martin Dickie ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution 92-96 was passed as follows: " That the minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on March 23/92 and the minutes of a Special Meeting of Council held March 20/92 and the minutes of a Special Meeting of Council held March 25/92 and the minutes of 9 Special Meetings of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act on April 2/92 be adopted as printed and circulated." DELEGATIONS 1) Mr. D. Bell, Reeve of Flos Township, Mr. R. Cowan, Deputy Reeve Flos Township and Dr. J. McKenzie, Chairman of the Flos Elmvale Library Board approached Council to request they consider an increase in contribution towards the Flos Elmvale Library and the Flos Elmvale Arena. Council advised they would take the request into consideration during their budget deliberations. 2) Mr. Sheldon Rosen met with Council to discuss the proposed rezoning of his lands for the proposed Convention Centre. As a result of the Public Meeting held on March 25/92, six letters had been received. Council asked Mr. Rosen to corrment on the main concerns of the people. Mr. Rosen explained that his engineers have advised that the project can go ahead without any adverse affect to the Coldwater River. He noted that a feasibility study had been done by Price Waterhouse and it showed the project was viable. He advised that his proposal would have no affect on the agricultural use of lands in the area. He agreed that there would have to be upgrading of the roads and that he would be willing to contribute to any upgrading. He advised that his engineers have advised him that there is sufficient water available for the project and that there would be no detrimental affect to neighbouring properties. Deputy Reeve Dalziel asked Mr. Rosen to provide a copy of the Price Waterhouse Viability report and provide Council some financial information on himself. Councillor Martin questioned Mr. Rosen about his plans for a subdivision as part of his proposal. Mr. Rosen advised that this had always been part of his proposal. Councillor Martin asked Mr. Rosen for information on his sewage system. Mr. Rosen advised he would provide the information when the studies were carpleted. Councillor Bell asked Mr. Rosen about the agricultural uses in the area. He noted that he had heard the mink operation might be starting up again. Mr. Rosen advised he had not heard this. Reeve Beard noted that he was against any plans for a subdivision as part of the project. Councillor Dickie asked Mr. Rosen if he had reviewed the proposed agreement. Mr. Rosen advised he had two small concerns but would sign the agreement. He also agreed that the conditions for developnent should run with the land. Reeve Beard advised that Council wanted their Solicitor to review the agreement and that Council would deal with the rezoning at their next meeting. Monday April 13, 1992 Page two THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ME!X)NTE 3) Mr. Ron Beleskey approached Council on behalf of the Hillsdale Lion's Club about them assuming operation of the Hillsdale COImlunity Hall and Park. He advised that he feels the facility is not being fully utilized. Council asked Mr. Beleskey submit a written proposal outlining their plans and what would be expected from Council. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 1) Council reviewed a proposal from Mr. B. Still regarding the lots he wanted rezoned in his development to allow small homes. Council directed the Clerk respond outlining Council's concern over the clustering of lots 1,2,3 and 14,15,18,19,20,21,22 & 23. 2) Council reviewed a proposal from Mr. B. Still on a parkette for his development. Council deferred decision. PASSING OF BY -LAWS 1) Resolution 92-97 was passed as follows: " That a By-law to establish fees for the processing of Planning Applications be considered read a first and second time, read a third time and passed this 13th Day of April, 1992 and numbered By-law 1992- 18" . NEW BUSINESS 1) Resolution 92-98 was passed as follows: " That Council approves of a grant in the amount $210.00 to the Coldwater & District Agricultural Society for the year 1992". 2) Resolution 92-99 was defeated as follows: " That Council approves of granting the Head Injury Services Inc. an exemption to Sections 3, 4(b) and 17(b) of the Terms and Conditions for Issuance of a Nevada Licence to allow them to operate a Nevada from Beaudion's Variety in Waverley". 3) Council reviewed a request for a rezoning for Mr. & Mrs. G. Mainprize to allow them to sever their lands. Council directed the Clerk advise them that they would not consider their request at this time. 4) Council reviewed a letter from the Township of Muskoka Lanes, regarding a report from the French Language Education Governance Advisory Group. Council directed the Clerk advise them that they had not seen the report but they were adverse to anything that would create a second School Board and increase costs. 5) Resolution 92-100 was passed as follows: " That the Clerk and Reeve Beard & Deputy Reeve Dalziel be authorized to attend a one day seminar hosted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on May 8/92 in Orillia. 6) Council discussed a meeting the Reeve and Clerk had with Seeley & Amill regarding the Buffalo Springs Development in Oro Township and directed the Clerk advise the developer that Council still objected to the so called Lineal DeveloIJffient Policy along County Road 22. Monday April 13, 1992 Page three THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEOONTE PASSING OF ACCOUNTS 1) Resolution 92-101 was passed as follows: " That Roads Voucher #3 in the amount of $63,156.61 be approved for payment" . 2) Resolution 92-102 was passed as follows: " That General Voucher #4 in the amount of $750,227. 12 be approved for payment" . Various other reports were received, discussed and filed as information. ADJOURNMENT Resolution 92-103 was passed as follows: " That this meeting be adjourned to meet again on April 27/92 at 7:00 p.m.".