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12 07 1987 Council Minutes THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1987 - COUNCIL CHAMBERS EIGHTY-SIXTH MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7:15 p.m. with the following members present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre Councillor David Burton Councillor David Caldwell Councillor Robert Swerdon Also present were: Mr. Bruce Hicks, Mr. John Buckley, Mr. Ken Cunningham, Mr. Steve Cook, Mr. Ken Crawford, Mr. Ray Dubeau, Mr. Tom Sturge, Mr. Martin Sernas, Mr. Jim DeMartini, Mr. Victor DeMartini, Mr. Doug Gaysley, Mr. Wayne Stratton, Mr. Gord Collinson, Mr. Brian Garrigan, and two members of the press. 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 Councillor David Caldwell declared a conflict of interest concerning Item #6(b) a Deputation of representatives of Canada Post; the nature of his conflict is that Councillor Caldwell leases space at his business location in the Municipality to Canada Post. 2. Consent Agenda (a) Mrs. A. Henry re:French Services in Oro Township (b) A.M.O. Status Report on M.I.S.A. (c) Ontario Municipal Board re: O.M.B. disposition re: Committee of Adjustment Application B63/87 - Glendening Farms Ltd. (d) Ministry of Natural Resources re: Huronia District, Fisheries Management Plan and related questionnaire 3. Deputations (a) 8:15 p.m. With the consent of Council, Mr. John Buckley, the Tenant occupying the Oro Memorial Park House, spoke to Council with regards to the problem he is encountering with snow clearing from his house to the Township road. (b) 8:40 p.m. Mr. Martin Sernas, representing Mr. Jim DeMartini and Mr. Victor DeMartini spoke to Council with regards to Phase 3 of the proposed Sugarbush residential development on the following issues: (a) a decrease of 20 building lots (204 - 184 lots); (b) hydro-electric distribution system; (c) phasing of the project. (c) 9:10 p.m. Mr. Doug Gaysley, Mr. Wayne Stratton, Mr. Gord Collinson, Mr. Brian Garrigan representing Canada Post made a presentation to Council with regards to a central post office within Oro Township. 4. Reports of Municipal Officers (a) Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn re: activity report for the month of November, 1987. - 2 - 5. Communications (a) G.M. Sernas and Associates Ltd. re: Sugarbush Phase 3 (b) Mrs. Margaret Davey re: French Services in Oro Township (c) Crime Stoppers re: proclaimation of January/88 as Crime Stoppers Month (d) Township of Peel re: resolution with respect to Waste Disposal (e) CN re: Warning Devices - Colborne Street (f) Marg Mortson re: Oro Arena Concession Contract (g) Peter LaPlante, Oro District Lions Club re: donation to the proposed soccer field Reeve Robert E. Drury left the chair at 10:04 p.m. to introduce Resolution No. 25; the Chair was assumed by Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre; the Reeve reassumed the Chair at 10:10 p.m. Motion No. 1 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday, November 16, 1987 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. Motion No. 2 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that accounts as presented for the period ending December 7, 198 in the amount of $1,001,880.36 plus payroll for the period ending December 3, 1987 in the amount of $19,237.78 in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council be approved for payment. Carried. Motion No.3 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the road expenditures for the period ending Monday, December 7, 1987 be accepted as presented and further the Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $75,457.88. Carried. Motion No.4 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that the recommendations listed on the Consent Agenda, Item #5, be approved. Carried. Motion No. 5 Moved by Halfacre, seocnded by Caldwell Be it resolved tht the Report of Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn with regards to the Activity Report for the month of November, 1987 be received. Carried. Motion No.6 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk acknowledge with thanks the letter from Mrs. Margaret Davy. Carried. Motion No. 7 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro proclaim the month of January 1988 as Crime Stoppers Month and appropriate advertisements be placed in both the Barrie and Orillia Newspapers. Carried. - 3 - Motion No.8 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro does support the resolution from the Township of Peel with respect to Waste Disposal. Carried. Motion No. 9 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro hereby approves Plan GNM-66.20 revised to November 3, 1987 showing the protection at the subject crossing, and further this approval in no way obligates the Municipality to assume any additional costs for changes mentioned in the correspondence dated October 14, 1987 from the Canadian Transport Commission; this approval is conditional on the Road Superintendent approving the revised plan. Carried. Motion No. 10 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Mrs. Marg Mortson be invited to the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1987. Carried. Motion No. 11 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that the letter from Peter LaPlante of the Oro District Lions Club be received and acknowledged by the Administrator/Clerk. Carried. Motion No. 12 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Planning Advi~~-- Meeting held on Thursday, November 26, 1987 be ro~- Motion No. 13 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that Report No. 87-18 Comn on Monday, November 30, 1987 be adopted a Motion No. 14 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that a By-law to authorize the Issuance of a Certificate of Maintenance and Final Acceptance for Windfield Estates Subdivision be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 87-76. Carried. That By-law No. 87-76 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried. Motion No. 15 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 30 to the Township of Oro Official Plan be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 87-77. Carried. That By-Ia~ No. 87-77 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried. - 4 - Motion No. 16 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that a By-law to enter into a Lease for Phone System Equipment be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 87-78. Carried. That By-law No. 87-78 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried. Motion No. 17 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Council go into Committee of the Whole @ 8:20 p.m. Carried. Motion No. 18 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that Council rise and report from Committee of the Whole @ 8:28 p.m. Carried. Motion No. 19 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that the Township Solicitor proceed with the exchange of land between the Corporation of the Township of Oro and the abutting land owner of Township owned lands described as the East Half of Lot 36, Concession 1, to expedite the realignment of the Township side road and further the Road Superintendent is to have the centre of the proposed realigned road surveyed and the effected trees clear cut; any costs incurred for the above noted project are to be so incurred in 1988. Carried. Motion No. 20 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Township Engineer be authorized to carry out a feasibility Study on Township lands described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 14 to include test drilling for water and further, the Road Superintendent is to proceed to screen the property using trees; the cost for this study is not to exceed $2,000.00 and the expense is to be incurred in 1988. Carried. Motion No. 21 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that the Agreement of Purchase and Sale from Mr. W. Desmond McGurrin to purchase land described as Concession 1, North Part of Lot 36, in the Township of Oro not be accepted as the property is not for sale at this time. Carried. Motion No. 22 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Council advise the Ministry of Municipal Affairs they would approve a Red Line Revision for Sugarbush Phase 3 (43T-86031) reducing the number of lots from 204 to 184. Carried. Motion No. 23 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the request of Mr. John Buckley to clear snow from the Oro Memorial Park House be referred to Road Superintendent Fred Haughton for a report back to Council. Carried. - 5 - Motion No. 24 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro hereby advise G.M. Sernas & Associates Ltd. that Council expects full compliance with the Municipality's Subdivision Agreement concerning Phase 3 of Sugarbush including the requirement for underground hydro electric distribution system. Recorded vote requested by Councillor Burton: Councillor Caldwell Reeve Drury Councillor Burton Deputy Reeve Halfacre Councillor Swerdon yea yea yea yea yea Carried. Note: Councillor Caldwell declared a conflict of interest, left his seat and did not discuss or vote on Resolution No. 25. Motion No. 25 Moved by Drury, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Township of Oro request a meeting with Canada Post to discuss rental terms of the present Oro Township Municipal Building for a Central Postal Centre in Oro Township, and further a copy of this resolution be sent to M.P. Doug Lewis. This meeting to be scheduled as soon as possible. Recorded vote requested by Councillor Swerdon: Deputy Reeve Halfacre Councillor Burton Councillor Swerdon Reeve Drury yea yea yea yea Carried. Motion No. 26 Moved by Burton, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro extend well wishes to Pau~Kinsey in her efforts to achieve her goals to participate as a speed skater in the upcoming 1988 Winter Olympics. Carried. Motion No. 27 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 87-79. Carried. That By-law No. 87-79 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Motion No. 28 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Council now adjourn @ 10:12 p.m. Carried.