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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.