08 10 1987 COW Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
REPORT NO. 87-13 MONDAY, AUGUST la, 1987 @ 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The following members were present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Also present were:
Mr. Henry Sander, Mr. Stephen Woodrow, Mr. & Mrs.
Bruce Hicks, Mr. David White, Mr. Ron Watkin,
Mr. & Mrs. Tom McIntyre, Mr. Robert James,
Mrs. Fran Hanney, Mr. Ian Rogers, Mr. Charlie Vyse,
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Elliott, Mr. David Woronka,
Mr. David Williams, Mrs. M. Hammond, Ms. Holly Spacek,
Mrs. Bev Phillips, Mr. Alistair Crawford,
Mr. Wallace Gough and Mr. Brian Wakeman
Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting.
1.
Disclosure and Declaration of Conflict of Interest - none declared
2. Deputations
(a) 7:00 p.m.
(b) 8:00 p.m.
Treasurer Henry Sander reviewed with the Committee
the 1987 Half Year Financial Statement
Mr. Ian Rogers, Solicitor and Mrs. F. Hanney,
spoke to the Committee with regards to the Site
Agreement for the Barrie Automotive Flea Market
Association: Mr. Rogers requested that the
Committee consider an amendment to the Site Plan
Agreement to extend the event field beyond the
existing 500 feet.
Plan
(c)
9:00 p.m.
Mr. AListair Crawford and Mr. Wallace Gough,
members of the Township of Oro Committee of Adjustment
spoke to the Committee with reference to the
following topics:
1.
2.
Number of Minor Variances being granted
Retirement Lots
Note:
The Committee adjourned In-Camera to discuss
a confidential matter with members of the
Committee of Adjustment
(d) 10:00 p.m.
Mr. Brian Wakeman spoke to the Committee with regards
to the potential purchase of Industrial Property.
Note:
This portion of the Meeting was held In-Camera
3.
Finance, Administration and Fire
The following correspondence and items for discussion were presented:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Township of Beckwith re: Resolution re: sales tax on Emergency Equipment
David White, Solicitor re: Township of Oro sale to Van Wyck
Harry S. Cooper re: reduction of Letter of Credit (Audubon Estates)
Report from Treasurer Henry Sander re: Municipal Finance Conference
Oro Lea Beach Cottagers Assoc. Confidential letter re: sale of
Block C, Plan 709
O.M.B. approval to Debenture for New Municipal Building
Buie and Baker Drilling Ltd. re: New Municipal Building well
Well Drilling quotation for :he New Municipal Building (if any)
Brian Wakeman re: confidential letter re: purchase of Industrial Property
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
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4.
Public Works
The following correspondence and items for discussion were presented:
(a)
Canadian Transportion Commission re: Invoice for CNR Crossing
68.30 Newmarket
5.
Planning and Development
The following correspondence and items for discussion were presented:
(a)
(b)
Ontario Humane Society Barrie and Orillia re: July 1987 Report
R.James By-law Enforcement Officer re: confidential report
re: garbage complaint
R.G. Robinson, Ainley & Associates re: Oro Hills Subdivision
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Extension of Draft Approval
Bayfarm Developments
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: O.P. Amendment No. 26
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: O.P. Amendment No. 29
Committee of Adjustment Agenda for Tuesday, August 18, 1987
Report of Live Stock Valuer re: ewe killed Lot 28, Concession I
R.G. Robinson, Ainley & Associates re: Langman subdivision
Letter of Credit
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
6.
Community Services
The following correspondence and items for discussion were presented:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Merv Walt re: Disposition of the Guthrie Community Hall
Oro Agricultural Society re: Oro Fair Log Sawing Competition
Ministry of Natural Resources re: information forums for fisheries
management planning program
7.
New Business
(a)
The Administrator/Clerk was requested to send copies of items
5(e) and 5(f) to members of the Planning Advisory Committee.
(b)
The Administrator/Clerk was asked to arrange for three staff
members to appear with the Reeve at the Barrie Fair on
Tuesday, August 25, 1987.
Motion No.1
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recommended that the Corporation of the Township of Oro endorse
the resolution of the Township of Beckwith concerning removal of
Provincial sales tax for emergency fire and auto extrication equipment.
Carried.
Motion No.2
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the 1987 Half Yearly Financial Statement presented
by Treasurer, Henry Sander be received. Carried.
Motion No.3
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that the correspondence from
regards to his request to reduce his letter of
Estate Subdivision be referred to Ron Robinson
for a report back to Council. Carried.
Mr. Henry S. Cooper with
credit for the Audubon
of Ainley & Associates
Motion No.4
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
It is recommended that the report from Treasurer, Henry Sander concerning
the Municipal Finance Conference to be held in London from September
23rd - 25th be received and adopted. Carried.
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Motion No.5
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the Administrator/Clerk secure three
a drilled well at the New Municipal Building and further he
authorized to accept the lowest quotation and shortest time
to have this particular well constructed. Carried.
quotations for
be
period
Motion No.6
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment Agenda for Tuesday,
August 18, 1987 be received. Carried.
Motion No.7
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
It is recommended that the report of Livestock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell
for livestock killed, owned by Wallace Gough, at an estimated value
of $175 be received and further the Treasurer be authorized to issue
a cheque to Mr. Wallace Gough in the amount of $175.00. Carried.
Motion No.8
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that the Administrator/Clerk invite Mr. D.J. Beach
of the Ministry of the Environment to a future Council Meeting for
further clarification on his letter dated January 23, 1987 re:
O.P. No. 26. Carried.
Motion No.9
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that the correspondence from Ron Robinson of Ainley
and Associates with regards to the Langman Subdivision be received and
further the Treasurer be authorized to cancel the existing letter
of credit for this particular subdivision. Carried.
Motion No. 10
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
It is recommended that the Administrator/Clerk
he may appear before Council on Monday, August
his letter dated July 31, 1987 with regards to
the Guthrie Community Hall. Carried.
advise Mr. Merv Walt that
31, 1987 to discuss
the disposition of
Motion No. II
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the following two members of Council participate
in the Oro Fair Log Sawing Competition to be held Saturday, September
19th at 3:00 p.m.: Reeve Robert Drury, Councillor David Caldwell and
Councillor David Burton with Councillor Robert Swerdon. Carried.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that we go into In-Camera @ 9:22 p.m. with Township
Planner Holly Spacek, Ron Watkin of Ainley & Associates and Solicitor
David White. Carried.
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Motion No. )3
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that we adjourn from In-Camera @ 9:55 p.m.
Carried.
Motion No. 14
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recommended that we go into In-Camera @ 9:50 p.m. with Brian
Wakeman, Ron Watkin, Planning Consultant and David White, Solicitor.
Carried.
Motion No. 15
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recommended that we rise and report from In-Camera @ 11:20 p.m.
Carried.
Motion No. 16
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recommended that we suspend Rule 2l(d) of By-law No. 87-46 to
allow the meeting to extend pass the 11:00 p.m. adjournment hour. Carried.
Note:
Reeve Robert E. Drury left the chair @ 11:21 p.m. and Deputy
Reeve Thelma Halfacre assumed the chair @ 11:22 p.m.
Motion No. 17
Moved by Drury, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that Council advertise immediately the Industrial
Property that we presently own and further that Council establish the
price of $13,000.00 per acre on the West Oro Industrial Land and
$10,000.00 per acre on the East Oro property.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Burton:
Note:
Councillor Burton
Reeve Drury
Councillor Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Swerdon
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
Reeve Robert E. Drury reassumed the chair @ 11:25 p.m.
Motion No. 18
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recommended that the following correspondence be received and filed:
3(a)
(f)
4 (a)
5(a)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
6 (c)
Township of Beckwith re: resolution re: sales tax on Emergency
O.M.B. approval to Debenture for New Municipal Building
Canadian Transportation Commission re: Invoice for CNR Crossing
68.30 Newmarket
Ontario Humane Society Barrie and Orillia re: July 1987 Report
R.G. Robinson, Ainley & Associates re: Oro Hills Subdivision
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Extension of Draft Approval
Bayfarm Developments
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re:
Ministry of Natural Resources re:
management planning program
O.P. Amendment No. 26
O.P. Amendment No. 29
information forums for fisheries
Carried.
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Motion No. 19
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recommended that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with the
President of the Oro Lea Beach Cottagers Association with regards to
Block C, Plan 709 and advise them of the following: that Council
invite the executive of the Oro Lea Beach Cottagers Association to
a future meeting. Carried.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that the Township of Oro offer to purchase from
Mr. Wright the balance of his industrial property in Concession 5
Oro Township at $2,000.00 per acre to close on August 31, 1988
subject to obtaining Debenture Approval by December 31, 1987 and further,
that the Township be able to purchase any part or all of said lands
prior to said date at its discretion at the same price per acre.
Councillor SWerdon requested a recorded vote:
Councillor Caldwell
Councillor Swerdon
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Burton
Reeve Drury
yea
nay
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
Note:
Councillor Swerdon requested that the following comment be
placed in these minutes: "Councillor Swerdon is in favour
of Industrial Development but not at the added expense of the
taxpayer which would result from debenturing".
Motion No. 21
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that the Corporation of the Township of Oro appeal
the decision of the Committee of Adjustment at the meeting held
July 21, 1987 with regards to Application B63/87 - Glendening Farms Ltd.
and further, the Township is opposed to this decision because it
does not conform to the Township's Official Plan.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
Councillor Burton
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Reeve Drury
Councillor Caldwell
Councillor Swerdon
yea
yea
yea
yea
nay
Carried.
Motion No. 22
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recommended that we do now adjourn @ 11:57 p.m.
Carried.
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Administrator/Clerk Robert Small