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07 17 1989 Council Minutes I I I II II II + I . , THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO MONDAY, JULY 17, 1989 @ 9:05 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS FORTY-THIRD MEETING 1988 - 1991 COUNCIL Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment at 9:05 p.m. with the following members present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor David Burton Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Allan Johnson Also present were: Mrs. Pearl Robinson, Mrs. Gail Robinson, Mrs. Jacquie Besse, Mr. Bob Besse, Anita Beaton, Mr. Robert Swerdon, Mr. John Hare and Mrs. Elsie Hare Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting. Reeve Robert E. Drury opened the meeting with a prayer. 1. DISCLOSURE AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None Declared 2 . CONSENT AGENDA: (a) B.A.F.M.A. re: Buffalo Springs (b) Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bell re: letter to Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Official Plan Amendment No. 36 (c) R. G. Robinson and Associates, letter to Ms. Lisa Pinizzotto re: 4th Line Industrial Park (d) Marion Saila re: Buffalo Springs (e) Ed, Margaret and Dorothy Sutherland re: Buffalo Springs (f) Winfull Properties Inc. re: Oro Industrial Park Agreement (g) Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, letter to M.O.E. re: spill on the lOth Sideroad (h) Ontario Hydro re: Lakeview Thermal-Generating Station (i) ICG re: Boise Cascade Cogeneration Project (j) R.G. Robinson and Associates Ltd. re: letter to Reid and Associates re: Lakewood Subdivision (k) R.G. Robinson and Associates, letter to Reid & Associates re:Lakewood Subdivision (1) David S. White, Township Solicitor re: Oro Hills Subdivision (m) Ellwood McLaughlin re: Buffalo Springs (n) Better Roads Coalition re: Press Conference (0) R.G. Robinson & Associates Ltd. re: letter to Fred Haughton, PSA re: Horseshoe Highlands Cable T.V. (p) M.T.C. monthly report for June 30, 1989 3. DEPUTATIONS: (a) 9:07 p.m. David S. White, Township Solicitor was present to answer questions on his correspondence to Council with regards to his opinion on the RUR rezonings. ! , - 2 - 4. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: (a) Report from Livestock Valuer Ernest Bidwell re: two calves killed (b) Horseshoe Valley Development Corporation re: Horseshoe Highlands, Phase 4, Cul-de-sac Evaluation (c) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator re: Cul-de-sac Evaluation (d) R.G. Robinson and Associates re: Horseshoe Highlands Cul-de-sac Evaluation (e) W. Henry Sander, Treasurer re: Horseshoe Highlands Cul-de-sac Evaluation (f) R.G. Robinson and Associates re: Shanty Bay and Cedarbrook Water Systems (g) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, memo re: 7th Line Reconstruction (h) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, memo re: Bayfarm Subdivision street name change (i) R. James, Animal Control/By-law Enforcement Officer, memo re: noise control certification (j) R. James, Animal Control/By-law Enforcement Officer, report re: Harris use of Township property (k) Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, monthly activity report for June, 1989 (1) Robert W. Small, Administrator/Clerk, re: Clerk's Statement on Candidates Disclosure - Part II (m) W. Henry Sander, Treasurer, confidential report re: B.A.F.M.A. (n) Beverly Nicolson, Township Planner re: Course participation, Building Inspector (0) Ron Watkin, Township Planning Consultant re: Calautti Development Application (p) Michael Shain, Township Solicitor, re: property sale, North Oro Industrial Park, Parts 2 and 3 (Hristovski) 5. COMMUNICATIONS: (a) Stann Air Conditioning re: preventative maintenance agreement - Administration Centre (b) County of Simcoe re: Administration Centre Recycling Program (c) Bell Canada re: free trench (d) Big Cedar Residents Association re: Bass Lake Sideroad (e) Wm. Dolan, Planning Consultants Ltd. re: proposed plan of subdivision (Muskoka Homes) (f) B.A.F.M.A. re: outstanding debt owed to the Township (g) Ministry of Housing re: Building Administration fund (h) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: post circulation letter, Official Plan Amendment No. 36 (i) Arlene Hastings re: deposit for development application (j) Tom McConkey re: garbage collection day (k) County of Simcoe, Resource Development Department re: Tour of EFW Plant, at London Victoria Hospital (1) B.A.F.M.A. re: two notices for Public Meeting re: Buffalo Springs (m) Horseshoe Valley Development Corp., confidential correspondence re: parkland (n) The Ontario Heritage Foundation re: Quarterly Meeting ln Midland (0) Barrie Speedway re: fireworks display (p) David S. White, Township Solicitor, re: Opinion on the RUR Rezonings (q) Ron Watkin, Ainley and Associates, re: Russell's Variety, P-4/88 (r) Beekram Singh, re: Confidential Correspondence re: Site Plan Agreement (s) Syl Belisle, Barrie Examiner, re: Public Meeting Announcement (Buffalo Springs) - 3 - 6. NEW BUSINESS: (a) Councillor Allan Johnson advised Council that members of the executive from the Big Cedar (Oro) Residents Association had visited him recently to discuss their attendance at the recent Public Meeting concerning Buffalo Springs. They also advised him that they had the following concerns with this development: 1) A concern over the water table in the area being affected by the development; 2) An increase in traffic in the area; 3) Water quality of Bass Lake; 4) An increase in local taxes with this proposed development. MOTION NO. 1 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that we do now go into Committee of the Whole @ 9:17. Carried. MOTION NO. 2 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that we do now rise and report from Committee of the Whole @ 9:35. Carried. MOTION NO. 3 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, July 4, 1989, (Lakewood Tennis Club) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, July 4, 1989, (Winfull Properties) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the minutes of the regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, July 4, 1989, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 6 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, July 10, 1989, Buffalo Springs) be received. Carried. - 4 - MOTION NO. 7 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the accounts as presented, for the period ending Monday, July 17, 1989, in the amount of $127,708.24, plus payroll for the period ending July 13, 1989, in the amount of $28,958.99, in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council be approved for payment. Carried. MOTION NO. 8 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the road expenditures for the period ending Monday, July 17, 1989, be accepted as presented, and further the Treasurer be authorized to issue a cheque in the amount of $7,508.23. Carried. MOTION NO. 9 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the recommendations listed on the Consent Agenda, Item #5, be approved. Carried. MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the correspondence from Stann Air Condition Incorporated, concerning a preventative maintenance agreement be received and further the Administrator/Clerk is hereby authorized to sign this agreement. Carried. MOTION NO. 11 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from A. F. Pelletier, County of Simcoe Clerk, with regards to the Administration Centre Recycling Program be received and further the Administrator/Clerk is to investigate the sources of containers as outlined in the County's correspondence. Carried. MOTION NO. 12 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the correspondence from Bell Canada, concerning free trench be received and referred to the Public Services Administrator and Township Engineer to include two paragraphs in the standard subdivision agreement concerning Bell Canada facilities, as outlined in this correspondence. Carried. MOTION NO. l3 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from E. Whit10cki, of the Big Cedar Residents Association, concerning the condition of the Bass Lake Side Road be referred to the Public Services Administrator for a report back to Council. Carried. 11 11 ii . !i . ii II IJ I' I; q 1; II d li , , q !I II q I! Ii II II 11 'j II )1 II 'I II I II Ii II Ii 'I , , . II )1 i! II II !! 1! II I il il ;1 I! 11 Ii II Ii II II !! Ii II II II II II jj jl I Ii II Ii q Ii II II II !I II II 'I 'I II II !! II II I I [I II . II II " ,I II II - 5 - MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the correspondence from Wm. J. Dolan, Planning Consultants Ltd., with regards to the proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 20, Concession 5, be referred to Ms. Beverly Nicolson, for scheduling on a future Planning Advisory Committee Meeting. Carried. MOTION NO. 15 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Automotive Flea Market, outstanding accounts be for a response. correspondence from the Barrie concerning the Associations referred to the Township Solicitor Carried. MOTION NO. 16 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Ministry of Housing, concerning the Building Administration Fund, be received and further the Administrator/ Clerk is hereby directed to have staff compile an application form for this particular grant program. Carried. MOTION NO. I Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, with regards to a post circulation letter, for Amendment No. 36 (Besse) to the Official Plan for the Township of Oro, be received and further the Administrator/Clerk is to advise the Ministry of Municipal Affairs that the Municipality has no objection to the modification as outlined in the correspondence dated June 26, 1989, from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, following a meeting with the Besses' to determine their views. Carried. MOTION NO. 18 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the correspondence from Arlene Hastings, concerning a deposit for development application be referred to the Township Planner and Township Treasurer for a response. Carried. MOTION NO. 19 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the correspondence from Torn McConkey, concerning garbage collection days, be received and further the Administrator/Clerk is to indicate in a response that the current schedule of garbage collection will be maintained for the foreseeable future until an assessment on any major problems can be made by both the Township and the contractor. Carried. , , - 6 - MOTION NO. 20 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from the County of Simcoe, Resource Development Department, concerning a Tour of the EFW Plant at London's Victoria Hospital be received and further the Administrator/Clerk is to indicate that the following persons would like to attend: Councillor Crawford Robert W. Small July 20, 1989 Carried. MOTION NO. 21 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Barrie Automotive Flea Market, concerning the two notices placed in the Barrie Examiner, concerning the Buffalo Springs proposed subdivision development be received and further the Administrator/Clerk is to forward a copy of correspondence received from the Barrie Examiner, outlining the reasons for the error, and further advising B.A.F.M.A. that the Township considers their correspondence to be very negative and further implies that the municipality has acted in an nefarious way; and certainly expects that an apology is now in order. Carried. MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from Horseshoe Valley Development Corporation, with regards to parkland dedication prior to Phase II, from Highlands of Horseshoe be received and further that the Administrator/Clerk is hereby directed to advise Horseshoe Valley Development Corporation that the parkland on the east side of the Oro 4th line does not constitute parkland dedication for the entire development within the boundaries of the Official Plan Amendment No. 29. Carried. MOTION NO. 23 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the correspondence from The Ontario Heritage Foundation, with regards to their quarterly meeting to be held in Midland on August the 9th and 10th, be received; Carried. MOTION NO. 24 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Barrie Speedway, requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on Saturday, August 5, 1989, be referred to the Township's Fire Chief for report back to Council. Carried. - 7 - MOTION NO. 25 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Oro Community Centres, Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting held on Thursday, July 6, 1989, be received and adopted. Carried. MOTION NO. 26 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Oro History Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, June 27, 1989, be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 27 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Report No. 89-12 of the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Wednesday, July 12, 1989, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 28 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Township of Oro renew its subscription of the magazine titled "Green Space". Carried. MOTION NO. 29 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Arena Users Groups Hall Agreement be approved as amended. Carried. MJrIOO ID. 30 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk direct the Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Mr. Dwight Taylor, to prepare a covering letter outlining when the six groups may use the Community Hall and under what conditions it may be used and further that a condition be inserted stipulating that rental contracts for the two facilities will take precedent over the Community User Group Agreement. Carried. MOTION NO. 31 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the next meeting of the Oro Community Centres Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting, be held on Thursday, July 27, 1989. Carried. MOTION NO. 32 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Oro Township Community Arena Hall contract be approved as amended. Carried. - 8 - MOTION NO. 33 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the correspondence from David White, Township Solicitor, dated July 17, 1989, concerning his opinion on the RUR Rezoning, be reviewed and referred to a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. Carried. MOTION NO. 34 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the petition to reduce the speed limit on the lOth concession between Bass Lake Side Road and Horseshoe Valley Road in Oro, be referred to the Public Services Administrator for report back to Council. Carried. MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Development Application P-4/88 (Chew) for the east part of Lot 26, Concession 5, an application for a rezoning to allow four residential apartments above a commercial use be deferred until the applicant has answered the inquiries of the Township's Planning Consultant's, Ainley and Associates, as outlined to the developer in correspondence dated May 18, 1989, from the Township's Planner and further the applicant has provided the municipality with an application for an Official Plan Amendment. Carried. MOTION NO. 36 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that a suitable date be set for the Public Meeting, to review the Shanty Bay secondary Plan and further the review of this plan should be considered in two parts and have two public meetings. Carried. MOTION NO. 37 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that Development Application P-25/89 (Janson) an application to rezone Lot 44, Plan 952, from a seasonal residential use to a permanent residential use be recommended in principle and further a date for the required public meeting be set. Carried. MOTION NO. 38 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Ron Watkin, Township Planning Consultant with the firm of Ainley and Associates Limited prepare a by-law to amend the Township of Oro's Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 1031, regarding lot sizes in the residential general zone. Carried. - 9 MOTION NO. 39 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that Development Application P-l/89 (Scott Silo Construction) application for an Official Plan and Zoning amendment, Lot 11, Concession 10, for a proposed Plan of Subdivision be deferred until the Planning Advisory Committee has visited the site reconsidered the application with the applicant. and Carried. MOTION NO. 40 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By-law to establish Site Plan Control for Part Lot 26, Concession 5, (Chew) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 89-63. Carried. That By-law No. 89-63 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Recorded Vote requested by Deputy Reeve Caldwell Carried. Councillor Burton Yea Deputy Reeve Caldwell Yea Councillor Crawford Yea Councillor Johnson Yea Reeve Drury Yea MOTION NO. 41 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the report of Livestock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell, for livestock killed, owned by Wallace Key, at an estimated value of $500.00, be received and further the Treasurer be authorized to issue a cheque to Mr. Key in the amount of $500.00. Carried. MOTION NO. 42 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the report from Horseshoe Valley Development Corporation, with regards to Horseshoe Highlands, Phase 4, subdivision Cul-de-sac Evaluation, be received and further reviewed prior to the time Council negotiates its Subdivision Agreement for this phase of the Horseshoe Valley Development with the Township Engineer. Carried. MOTION NO. 43 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, concerning Horseshoe Valley Development Corporation's report on Horseshoe Highlands, Phase 4, subdivision Cul-de-sac Evaluation, be received and referred to Knox, Martin, Kretch Limited for comments. Carried. - 10 - MOTION NO. 44 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that correspondence from R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, concerning Horseshoe Highlands, Phase 4, Cul-de-sac Evaluation, be received and further the Township Engineer and Public Services Administrator are directed to provide minimum length and standards for cul-de-sac's to be contained within the standard subdivision agreement after Motion #42 has been reviewed with the Township Engineer. Carried. MOTION NO. 45 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the report from W. Henry Sander, Treasurer, with regards to Horseshoe Highlands, Phase 4, Cul-de-sac Report, be received and referred to Knox, Martin, Kretch Limited for comments. Carried. MOTION NO. 46 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the correspondence from R. G. Robinson and Associates Limited, with regards to Shanty Bay central Water Systems be received and further the Administrator/ Clerk is hereby requested to direct R. G. Robinson and Associates Limited to prepare preliminary Engineering Report on the alternatives for a central water system for the Shanty Bay area. Carried. MOTION NO. 47 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from R. G. Robinson and Associates Limited, with regards to Hawkestone central Water Systems be received and further the Administrator/ Clerk is hereby directed to advise Mr. Fitzgerald and Forget and Martin, they will not be permitted to hook up to the existing water system and further the Township Engineer is hereby directed to prepare a preliminary Engineering Report on the feasibility of a central water system for the Hawkestone area to be funded by the developers interested in proceeding with residential development in this area. Carried. MOTION NO. 48 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the memo from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, concerning the 7th Line Reconstruction be received and further the Public Services Administrator is hereby directed to invite representatives from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to participate in a meeting between the Township and other interested parties on the 7th Line Reconstruction, A.S.A.P. Carried. '. ' - II - MOTION NO. 49 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the memo from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, concerning the Bayfarm Subdivision street name change be received and filed. Carried. MOTION NO. 50 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the memo from Robert James, Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Officer, with regards to noise control certification be received and further Mr. James be allowed to attend two courses given by the Ministry of Environment in Toronto, on September 25, 1989, and October 23, 1989, and further the municipality will pay the cost of these courses along with the associated travel expenses under current Township policies. Carried. MOTION NO. 51 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the memo from Robert James, Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Officer, with regards to Mr. Harris's use of Township property be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 52 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the monthly report of Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn, for the month of June, 1989, be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 53 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that Clerk's statement on Candidates Disclosures for the Township of Oro's Council be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 54 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford II , II I I I I I I I I I Be it resolved that the confidential report from W. Henry Sander, Treasurer, with regards to the statement of account outstanding from B.A.F.M.A. be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 55 Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the memo from Bev. Nicolson, Planner, concerning the Building Inspector's participation in a course, be received and adopted. Carried. - 12 - MOTION NO. 56 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence from Ron Watkin, of Ainley and Associates Limited, with regarcs to Development Application P-4/89 (Calautti) be received and further the Township Planner and Township Planning Consultant, Mr. Watkin, respond to Mr. Calautti's correpondence dated April 21, 1989, outlining Mr. Watkin's concerns as stated in this correspondence. Carried. MOTION NO. 57 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence from Michael W. Shain, Township Solicitor, with regards to Oro sale to Hristovski be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 58 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence from Beekram Si~g, dated July 17, 1989, Re: a Site Plan Agreement be received and this council agrees to amend Section 3 d) to reflect the concerns expressed by Mr. Singh and further the Township Solicitor is directed to make the appropriate amendment to the agreement and further the Administrator/Clerk is to advise Mr. Singh it will make no further amendments to the Site Plan Agreement. Carried. MOTION NO. 59 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Township Planner and Township Planning Consultant prepare a report for Council indicating the process and grants available to initiate a review of the Corporation of the Township of Gro's Official Plan. Recorded Vote requested by Deputy Reeve Caldwell Carried. Councillor Johnson Yea Councillor Crawford Yea Deputy Reeve Caldwell yea Councillor Burton Yea Reeve Drury Yea MOTION NO. 60 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk is hereby authorized to hire a part time secretary at a rate of $9.00 to $10.00 per hour to be employed no more than three days per week and to be hired at the discretion of the Administrator/Clerk. Carried. _ 13 - ~ Moved bY Burton. seconded bY JohnSon Be it resolved that Rick FotherbY be authOrized to paint the Old To~n Hall @ a cost of $6100.00 carried. . ~ Moved bY Johnson. seconded bY Burton Be it resolved that a By-la~ to confirm the proceedings of the Meeting of council held on JulY 17. 1989. be introduced and read a first and second t,me and numbered By-laW No. 89-64. That By-laW No. 89-64 be read a third time and finallY passed. be engrossed bY the Clerk. signed and sealed by the Ree've. carriecl. carried. carried. ~ Moved bY Burton. seconded bY Johnson Be it resolved that ~e do nO~ adjOurn @ 11,00 p.m.