05 02 1988 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1988 @ 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NE HUNDRED AND SECOND MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL
ouncil met this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7:00 p.m.
ith the following members present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
present were:
Mr. Bill Pidlysyn, Mr. G.M. Sernas,
Mr. Stephen Woodrow, and one member of
the press.
Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting.
Robert E. Drury opened the meeting with a prayer.
Disclosure and Declaration of Conflict of Interest
Reeve Robert E. Drury declared a Conflict of Interest in
relation to Item No.4 (General Accounts, Vendor No. 41050).
The nature of his conflict is that the owner of that
particular company is his fiancee.
Consent Agenda
O.M.B. re: date for hearing re: O.M.B. File C870466 - Levison on
July 11, 1988
Minutes of the Shanty Bay Community School Meeting held
April 5, 1988
Ministry of Natural Resources re: proposed enlargement of
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Martha Billes re: Barrie Boxing School Rezoning
Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Simoro Golf Links
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Draft Approval Horseshoe
Valley Phase 1
David S. White, Township Solicitor, confidential correspondence
re: Township of Oro sale to VanCampen
David S. White, Township Solicitor, confidential correspondence
re: Township of Oro sale to Allman
Holly Spacek, Township Planner, confidential memo re: Martha
Billes and Barrie Boxing School Rezoning Development Application
S.C.R.C.S.S.B. re: 1988 Requisition
Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Advance paymen
of Road Subsidy - 1988
Ed Fulton, Minister of Transportation and Communications
re: Highway 93, Simcoe Road 11 intersection
Official Opening and Dedication, Township of Tiny, Municipal
Building
Deputations:
None
Reports of Municipal Officers
Holly Spacek, Township Planner re: confidential memo re:
Sugarbush Parkland Dedication, Phase 3
R. James, Animal Control/By-law Enforcement Officer re:
confidential memo for a Part-Time Worker
David S. White, Township Solicitor re: confidential
correspondence re: Committee of Adjustment Decision
David S. White, Township Solicitor re: Sugarbush
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Communications
a) Knights of Columbus re: Special Occasion Permit for BAFMA Event
) Ministry of Transportation re: Roadsweeping Waste Material
c) Maurice Truax re: Price of Special Garbage Pick-Up
d) A.M.C.T. re: Zone 2 Spring Meeting
e) Ron Watkin, Planner, Ainley & Associates, confidential
correspondence re: Sugarbush Phase 3 Parkland and Zoning
By-law Amendment
f) Morris Shelswell Excavating re: Estimate for Lions Sports Field
g) Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: grant for the Oro
Community Centre
h) Margaret Mortson re: Oro Arena Concession Contract
i) Confidential proposed Agreement between Morton Youth Services
and the Corporation of the Township of Oro
Other Business
a) Councillor David Burton reported on a recent meeting he had
attended in Orillia concerning a Study being done on the
Rural Curve Change for Lake Simcoe, Couchiching in the Trent-
Severn Waterway.
otion No. 1
oved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
e it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
n Monday, April 18, 1988 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
otion No. 2
oved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
e it resolved that the accounts as presented for the period
nding Monday, May 2, 1988 in the amount of $17,535.95 plus
ayroll for the period ending April 21, 1988 in the amount of
20,426.63 in accordance with the computer print-out presented
o Council be approved for payment. Carried.
otion No. 3
oved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
e it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending
onday, May 2, 1988 be accepted as presented and further the
reasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of
13,797.40. Carried.
otion No. 4
oved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
e it resolved that Recommendations listed on the Consent
genda, Item No.5, be approved. Carried.
otion No. 5
oved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
e it resolved that the confidential memo from Holly Spacek,
ownship Planner, with regards to Parkland Dedication for
ugarbush Phase 3 be received. Carried.
otion No. 6
oved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
e it reso~'ed that the confidential memo from Bob James, Animal
ontrol/By-~aw Enforcement Officer concerning a Part-Time Worker
e received and further the Administrator/Clerk report on any
nsurance or Worker's Compensation liabilities to the Municipality.
Carried.
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otion No. 7
by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
e it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro has
I 0 objection to a Special Occasion Permit being issued for a
eer garden to be held during the Spring Barrie Automotive Flea
arket Association Event to be held on June 2, 3, 4 & 5, 1988.
Carried.
otion No. 8
oved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
~e it resolved that the correspondence from David S. White,
ownship Solicitor, concerning the meeting with the Indian Park
. ssociation with regards to the Sugarbush Water System be received,
nd further the Administrator/Clerk advise the Solicitor that
e will be responsible for the preparation of the Agreement to
'ncorporate items 1 through 5, as indicated in his letter dated
pril 28, 1988 for review by Council prior to the proposal being
ent to the Ratepayers Association. Carried.
otion No. 9
oved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
e it resolved that the correspondence from C. Mitchell, Env 1
lanner, Ministry of Transportation with regards to roadsweeping
aste material be received and further the Administrator/Clerk
dvise the Ministry of Transportation that the Municipality will
ccept the above noted material under the following conditions:
a) that an asphalt pad be constructed at the Township's Gravel
Pit located on Part Lot 10, Concession 8, at the Ministry's
expense;
b) that the roadsweeping material be given to the Municipality
free of charge; and
c) that the Ministry of Environment agree that the Municipality
can re-use this material in its road maintenance program.
Carried.
otion No. 10
by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
e it resolved that the correspondence from Maurice Truax, the
ownship's Garbage Contractor concerning the cost of the Spring
pecial Garbage Pick-Up be received and further that the
orporation of the Township of Oro will agree to pay $700.00 per
ay for this Special Pick-Up. Carried.
otion No. 11
by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
e it resolved that the correspondence concerning the A.M.C.T.
one 2 Meeting to be held in Exeter on Thursday, May 19, 1988 be
eceived and further that the Administrator/Clerk and/or his
esignate be allowed to attend this meeting. Carried.
otion No. 12
oved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
e it resolved that the confidential correspondence from Ron
atkin of Ainley & Associates concerning Sugarbush Phase 3
arkland and zoning by-law amendment be received. Carried.
Item 8(e) of this Agenda, Ron Watkin of Ainley & Associates
re: Sugarbush Phase 3 Parkland, page 4, item 4, the zoning
should indi~ate the proper zoning for parkland.
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otion No. 13
oved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
e it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro agrees
ith the recommendation of the Township's Planning Consultant
on Watkin concerning his suggestion with regards to 5% parkland
edication for the proposed Subdivision of Sugarbush Phase 3,
utlined in his letter dated April 25, 1988. Carried.
otion No. 14
by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
e it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro accept
orris Shelswell Excavating's quotation of $28,500.00 to level
nd grade the Oro Lions Sports Field with regards to the
onstruction of a Soccer Field; and further, Mr. Shelswell be
sked to commence this work at the earliest possible date.
vote requested by Reeve Drury:
Councillor Burton
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Caldwell
Councillor Swerdon
Reeve Drury
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
otion No. 15
by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
e it resolved that the correspondence from the Ministry of
our ism and Recreation concerning a grant for the Oro Community
entre be received, and further it be accepted.
ecorded vote requested by Councillor Burton:
Reeve Drury
Councillor Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Burton
Councillor Swerdon
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
otion No. 16
by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
e it resolved that the correspondence from Mrs. Margaret Mortson
oncerning payment of her rent for the operation of the
ownship of Oro Arena Concession be received and further, the
dministrator/Clerk advise Mrs. Mortson that they still expect
ull payment of the remaining $750.00 owed to the Municipality
nder this Agreement.
ecorded vote requested by Councillor Burton:
Councillor Swerdon
Councillor Burton
Reeve Drury
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Caldwell
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
otion No. 17
by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
e it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk report on the
tatements of Margaret Mortson's letter dated April 24, 1988
lving the method of subsidy which was actually involved with
ice-users groups at the Oro Arena. Carried.
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Motion No. 18
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Canada Day Committee
Meeting held on Tuesday, April 19, 1988 be received and
adopted. Carried.
Motion No. 19
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Oro Planning Advisory eE
held on Thursday, April 21, 1988 be received and adopted. Carried.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by
Be it resolved that Report No.
Meeting held Monday, April 25,
circulated.
Halfacre
88-8 of the Committee of the Whole
1988 be adopted as printed and
Carried.
Motion No. 21
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Solicitor David White provide the Planning
Advisory Committee with a legal opinion on Application P4/88
(Mr. Russell Chew) Part Lot 26, Concession 5, and its relevance
to Section 44 of the Planning Act, and further that Ron Watkin,
Planning Consultant with Ainley & Associates also provides written
comments as to its relevance to this Section of the Act. Carried.
Motion No. 22
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that Application P3/88 (Mr. Bill Pidlysyn), Lot 52,
Plan 807, Concession 7, be deferred until further information
is received from the Applicant. Carried.
Motion No. 23
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with
Mr. Ron Watkin, Planning Consultant with Ainley & Associates and
request a report on a proposed policy for the Corporation of
the Township of Oro concerning multi-family units, and further
this report be submitted to the Planning Advisory Committee at
the earliest possible date. Carried.
Motion No. 24
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that no change be made in the Township of Oro
Severance Policy pending the release of the Ministry of
Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Food policies on this
topic to the public.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
Councillor Swerdon nay
Deputy Reeve Halfacre yea
Councillor Caldwell yea
Councillor Burton yea
Reeve Drury yea
Carried.
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Opening of Grass Cutting Tenders:
Tucker Hill Gardens & Grass, P.O. Box 814, Orillia
George Davis, R.R. #4, Barrie
Bradford's Landcaping, 25 Hart Drive, Barrie
Outdoor Management, Box 2594, Orillia
Doug's Lawn Care R.R. #1, Shanty Bay
Brian's Lawn Care R.R. #2, Hawkestone
Lawson Bros. Property Service, Box 1310, Barrie
$ 925.00
780.00
2,092.00
1,161.00
1,005.00
645.00
653.00
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otion No. 24
oved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
t is recommended that the correspondence from the Barrie
utomotive Flea Market Association concerning On-Site Security
or the Spring Flea Market to be held June 2, 3, 4, and 5, 1988
e received and further the Administrator/Clerk advise the
arrie Automotive Flea Market Association that they are
atisfied with the Security outlined in their correspondence
ated April 28, 1988. Carried
otion No. 25
by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
t is recommended that the correspondence from Mr. E. Gray,
rincipal of the Guthrie Public School requesting permission
o book the Oro Township Arena for a graduation dinner to be
eld on Wednesday, June 22, 1988 be received and further, the
dministrator/Clerk advise the Principal that the cost to use the
ommunity Centre located within the Arena will be $150.00. Carried
otion No. 26
by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
t is recommended that the Report from Robert W. Small,
dministrator/Clerk concerning Marg Mortson's letter dated
pril 24, 1988 with regards to the method of subsidy to Ice User
roups at the Oro Arena be received and adopted. Carried
No. 27
by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
t is recommended that the following correspondence be received
nd filed:
(a) Ministry of the Solicitor General re: JEPP Funding 1987-88
(b) Ministry of the Solicitor General re: JEPP Funding 1988-89
(c) Canada Post Corp. re: correspondence related to the opening
of the new postal facility
(k) Donald A. Obonsawin, Deputy-Minister, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs re: Amendments to Bill 97 (Bill 59)
(b) Ministry of Transportation re: purchase fo 1987 Cab and Chassis
(c) Ledcor Industries Ltd. re: Wayside Pit Licence
(g) Deborah M. Wylie, Committee of Adjustment, Township of
Orillia re: Notice of Hearing B10/88
(b) E.C.S. re: Township of Oro Feasibility Study for library
(c) Allan K. McLean, M.P. re: grant to renovate the Oro Arena
otion No. 28
by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recommended that the Reeve and the Administrator/Clerk
ign the Harbourwood Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement as presented
o Council by Township Solicitor David S. White, subject to
btaining an agreement for a satisfactory financial contribution
from the Developer for the upgrading of the Water System.
ecorded vote requested by Reeve Drury:
Reeve Drury
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Swerdon
Councillor Burton
Councillor Caldwell
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried
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Motion No. 30
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that a By-law to Establish a Reserve Account be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered
By-law No. 88-42. Carried.
That By-law No. 88-42 be read a third time and finally passed,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried
Motion No. 31
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that a By-law to Adopt and Approve the 1988
Estimates and to Levy the Township's rate of Taxation for the
Current Year 1988 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 88-43. Carried.
That By-law No. 88-43 be read a third time and finally passed,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Reeve Drury
Councillor Burton
Councillor Swerdon
Councillor Caldwell
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
Motion No. 32
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that a By-law to Amend By-law No. 87-26 be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered
By-law No. 88-44. Carried.
That By-law No. 88-44 be read a third time and finally passed,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
Councillor Swerdon
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Reeve Drury
Councillor Burton
Councillor Caldwell
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
Motion No. 33
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that a By-law to Appoint an Acting Planning and
Zoning Administrator be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 88-45. Carried.
That By-law NO. 88-45 be read a third time and finally passed,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
Motion No. 34
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that a By-law to Amend By-law No. 88-32 be read
a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 88-46. Carried.
That By-law No. 88-46 be read a third ime and finally passed,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
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Motion No. 35
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that
Area in Part of the
introduced and read
By-law No. 88-47.
a By-law to Establish a Site Plan Control
Eastern Half of Lot 20, Concession 7, be
a first and second time and numbered
Carried.
That By-law No. 88-47 be read a third time and finally passed,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
Councillor Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Burton
Councillor Swerdon
Reeve Drury
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
Motion No. 36
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that a By-law to Provide for the Sale of Part
Lots 21 & 22, Concession 5, be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 88-48. Carried.
That By-law No. 88-48 be read a third time and finally passed, be
engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
Councillor Burton
Reeve Drury
Councillor Swerdon
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Caldwell
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
NOTE: Reeve Robert E. Drury left the Chair at 9:15 p.m.;
Deputy Reeve Halfacre assumed the Chair at 9:15 p.m.
Motion No. 37
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that a By-law be established to create a reserve
account for the Oro Arena improvements and further, that the
funds received from the sale of Industrial Property on the 4th
Line of Oro to Sandra Bertram, be reserved for the Arena Project
in that amount. Motion Tabled.
Motion No. 38
Moved by Drury, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that Resolution No. 37 be tabled.
Carried.
Motion No. 39
Moved by Drury, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro
establish a reserve in the amount of $20,000.00 to be set aside
to defend the Township's borders from any external attempt to
annex any portion of the Township, and further this resolution
be ratified by By-law, and further that the funds be derived from
the sale of the industrial property on the 4th Line to Sandra
Bertram.
Recorded vote requested by Reeve Drury:
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Reeve Drury
Councillor Burton
Councillor Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Swerdon
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
Motion No. 40
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Drury
Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Townshp of Oro
establish a reserve in the amount of $18,000.00 to be used to
facilitate the renovations of the Oro Community Centre Arena.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
Councillor Burton
Councillor Swerdon
Reeve Drury
Councillor Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
Reeve Robert E. Drury assumed the Chair at 9:35 p.m.
No. 41
by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that we go into Committee of the Whole at
9:50 p.m. Carried.
Motion No. 42
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that we rise and report from Committee of the
hole @ 10:25 p.m. Carried.
otion No. 43
oved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
e it resolved that the Agreement of purchase and sale between
he Corporation of the Township of Oro and Lloyd and Marie
quire to purchase Part 3, R.P. 51R-16674 of Lot 36, Concession 1,
ot be accepted. Carried.
otion No. 44
oved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
e it resolved that the Agreement of purchase and sale between
he Corporation of the Township of Oro and Yvonne Thomson to
urchase Part 3, R.P. 51R-16674 of Lot 36, Concession 1, not
e accepted. Carried.
otion No. 45
oved by Swerdon, seconded by Halfacre
e it resolved that the Agreement of purchase and sale between
he Corporation of the Township of Oro and Lloyd and Marie Squire
o purchase Part 8, R.P. 51R-16674 of Lot 36, Concession 1,
ot be accepted. Carried.
No. 46
by Swerdon, seconded by : lurotn
e it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk report to Council
n concerns addressed In-Camera on Mr. Len Carr's Planning
pplication P10/87. Carried.
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~oved bY s~erdon. seconded bY Burton
Be it resolved that the corporatiOn
herebY authOrizes the Reeve and the
the site plan Agreement bet~~en the
of oro and ~orton youth serv.ces.
of the TO~nshiP of oro .
Administrator/ClerK to s.~n
corporation of the To~nsh.~
carrl.ed.
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ded bY 5~erdon
~oved bY Burton. secon
Be it resolved that a By-la~
be introduced and read a first
By-la~ No. 88-49.
88-49 be read a third time and finallY passed. .
By-la~ NO. t~e clerK. signed and sealed bY the Reeve. carr.ed
be engrossed bY 11
to confipn the proceedings of council
and second time and numbered .
carrl.ed.
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~oved bY Burton. seconded bY s~erdon
Be it resolved that council no~ adjOurn @ 10,35 p.m.
carried.
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