04 21 1987 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATIOO OF THE 'I'C:W-JSHIP OF ORO
'IUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1987 @ 7: 00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FIFTY-FOURTH MEErING 1985-88 COUNCIL
Oro Council rret this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7 :00 p.m.
with the following members present:
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Note: Reeve Robert E. Drury was
absent frcm the meeting.
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre chaired the meeting.
Councillor David Burton opened the meeting with a prayer.
Also present were:
Mr. & Mrs. Paul McCartney, Mrs. Denise Gardner,
Mr. & Mrs. S. Catania, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burleigh,
Mrs. C. Boyce, Mrs. Shir ley Woodrow, Mr. & Mrs.
Bruce Hicks, Mrs. Fran Hanney, Mr. Stephen Woodrow,
Mr. Dwight Taylor, Mr. Merv Walt, Mr. Roy Hastings,
Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Fred Haughton. Also present
were two members of the press.
Disclosure & Declaration of Conflict of Interest - none declared
Deputations
( a)
7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Judy Catania representing Simcoeside Ratepayers
Association addressed Council with regards to a letter
dated April 9, 1987 sent by the Ratepayers Association;
also discussed was a letter received by Council from
Mrs. D. Gardner concerning an invoice sent to four
ratepayers with regards to the removal of topsoil fran
the pranenade by the Township Roads Departrrent.
(b)
9:00 p.m.
Mr. Merv Walt representing a group of citizens spoke
to Council concerning the present status of the Guthrie
Hall.
Reports of Municipal Officers
(a) David S. White, Township Solicitor, re: status of Windfield Estates
Subdivision.
Carmunications
(a) Judy Catania, Chairperson for Simcoeside Ratepayers Association re:
various Township roads and other concerns
(b) Denise Gardner re: invoice for $42.00 to have the Roads Department
clear the Pranenade
(c) George A. Faulkner re: drainage problems Lot 45, Plan 626
(d) M.T.C. re: 1986 Final Road Grant Payment Surrmary
(e) M. T .C. re: 1987 Supplementary Subsidy Allocation
(f) Ron Robinson, P.Eng., of Ainley & Associates re: Sugar Bush Phase In
Water Systems
(g) David S. White, Township Solicitor, Confidential letter re: property sale
(h) Mr. C. Nelles re: grass cutting quotation
(i) Ministry of Natural Resources re: timber marking for Lot 36, Conc. 1
(j) K.H. Hermans & Partners re: Bayfarm Developments Ltd.
(k) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Hawkestone Police Village Hall
( 1) Rev. Heather McLean re: By-law Canplaint
(m) W.D. Russell of Russell, Waite, Christie & Miller re: lecture on
O.M.B. hearings on May 21, 1987
(n) Ontario Good Roads Assoc. re: money for roads
(0) Ministry of Environrrent re: Official Plan Amendment No. 28
(p) Ministry of Environment re: Official Plan Amendment No. 28
(q) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Advisory Carmittee on County Governrrent
(r) County of Simcoe Recreation and Special Services Dept. re: recreation
conference
(s) Continental Hanes of Barrie re: permission to have signs installed
to advertise the Harbourwood Subdivision
(t) Gary W. Luhowy, Solicitor re: By-laws 86-50 and O.P. Amendment No. 22
as arrended.
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Unfinished or New Business
(a) The Administrator/Clerk took direction to correspond with
Reverend H. McLean concerning the recent by-law infraction,
to further clarify the Township's position concerning this matter.
(b) The Administrator/Clerk took direction to contact Continental
Homes of Barrie to determine whether the signs requested are
going to be located on any Township Roads.
(c) Councillor Caldwell requested the Administrator/Clerk to contact
the Ministry of Natural Resources to check the dead fish and other
debris left by smelt fishermen in the vacinity of the Hawkestone dock.
Motion No. 1
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be i t resolved that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held
Monday, April 6, 1987 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
Motion No. 2
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on
Tuesday, April 14, 1987 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
Motion No. 3
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the accounts as presented for the period ending
April 21, 1987 in the amount of $18,721. 78 plus payroll for the period
ending April 9, 1987 in the amount of $18,504.11 in accordance with
computer print-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried.
Motion No. 4
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending April 21,
1987 be accepted as presented and further, that the Treasurer be authorized
to issue cheques in the amount of $15,376.07. Carried.
Motion No. 5
Moved by Burton, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the correspondence fran Mr. George A. Faulkner with
regards to drainage problems at Lot 45, Plan 626 be referred to the
Drainage Superintendent Fred Haughton for a report back to Council. Carried.
Motion No. 6
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the correspondence fran R.G. Robinson of Ainley &
Associates concerning the Sugarbush Developrrent Phase III Water System
be received and further, the Administrator/Clerk advise Mr. Robinson
that Mr. White has received direction concerning the ownership of the
Phase I and Phase II water systems. Carried.
Motion No. 7
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the quotation fran Crandles Nelles with regards to
grass cutting of various municipal properties be accepted. Carried.
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Motion No. 8
Moved by Burton, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the correspondence fran J .H. Hermans & Partners
be referred to the Township Planner and Administrator for a reply.
Carried.
Motion No. 9
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the correspondence fran Mr. Ron Farrow of the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs be referred to the Township Solicitor
for a report back to Council. Carried.
Motion No. 10
Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that correspondence fran Mr. W. D. Russell, Solicitor
with regards to a seminar to be held Thursday, May 21, 1987 be received
and further that the Administrator/Clerk, Robert SWerdon, Dave Caldwell,
Thelma Halfacre, David Burton, and TONnShip Planner be permitted to attend.
Carried.
Motion No. 11
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk contact members of the Parks
and Recreation Conrnittee to determine if they wish to attend the
recreation conference to be held Saturday, May 9th, 1987 at the Simcoe
County Museum. Carried.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Burton, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that letters (a) and (b) concerning Simcoeside Ratepayers
be referred to the Conrnittee of the Whole Meeting to be held on
Monday, April 27, 1987 with the Road Superintendent present. Carried.
Motion No. 13
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Oro History Conrnittee Meeting
held Monday, April 6, 1987 be received. Carried.
Motion No. 14
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Community Centres, Parks &
Recreation Conrnittee Meeting held Thursday, April 9, 1987 be received
and adopted. Carried.
Motion No. 15
Moved by Burton, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that Report No. 87-5 of the Carmittee of the Whole
Meeting held Monday, April 13, 1987 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
Motion No. 16
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk approach the parents of the
children attending the Township of Oro Day Camp in 1987 and inquire if
they would be prepared to pay the full cost of the Day Camp in 1988.
Carried.
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Motion No. 17
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Township lease out the Oro Memorial Park
concession for the period of May 1st to September 30, 1987 and that
no living quarters are to be included in this concession located in
the park house. Carried.
Motion No. 18 (a)
Moved by Burton, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that Resolution No. 18 be arrended to read $7.00 for
car and driver and $3.00 for each additional person.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Burton:
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Caldwell
Councillor Burton
Councillor Swerdon
yea
yea
yea
nay
Carried.
Motion No. 18
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the fees for admission to the Oro Memorial Park be
set at $7.00 for vehicle and driver, plus $3.00 for each passenger
fran the present rate of $6.00 for vehicle driver, plus $5.00 for
each additional passenger; and further that this rate be charged on
weekends and statutory holidays during the operation of the Oro Memorial
Park.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
Councillor Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Swerdon
Councillor Burton
yea
yea
nay
yea
Carried.
Motion No. 19
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the key to the Oro Arena and Conrnuni ty Rocm be left
at the Township Municipal Office and given out to user groups for the
purpose of holding meetings, and further the release of this key shall
be signed for and returned the next day.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor SWerdon:
Councillor Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Burton
Councillor Swerdon
yea
nay
yea
nay
Defeated.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro will not
allow stags to be held in any Township of Oro owned and operated building.
Carried.
Motion No. 21
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the report fran David S. White, Township Solicitor,
in regards to the status of the Windfield Estates Subdivision be received.
Carried.
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r.btion No. 22
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the correspondence fran Gary W. Luhowy concerning
By-law No. 86-50 and Official Plan Amendment No. 22 as arrended, be
received and referred to a Special Meeting of Council to be held on
Monday, April 27, 1987 at 2:30 p.m. Carried.
Motion No. 23
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the following correspondence be received and filed:
(d) M.T.C. re: 1986 Final Road Grant payrrent Summary
(e) M.T.C. re: 1987 supplerrentary Subsidy Allocation
(g) David S. White, Township Solicitor, Confidential letter re: property sale
( 1) Rev. Heather McLean re: By-law Complaint
(n) Ontario Good Roads Association re: money for roads
(0) Ministry of the Environrrent re: Official Plan Arrendment No. 28
(p) Ministry of the Environment re: Official Plan Amendment No. 28
(q) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Advisory Carmittee on County Government
Carried.
Motion No. 24
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that a By-law to Approve Addendum No. 2 to the Windfield
Estates Subdivision Agreerrent be introduced and read a first and second
titre and numbered By-law No. 87-32. Carried.
That By-law No. 87-32 be read a third titre, finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
Motion No. 25
Moved by Caldwell, 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. 87-33.
Carried.
Motion No. 26
Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
Be it resolved that Council now adjourn @ 9:47 p.m. Carried.
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