03 02 1987 Council Minutes
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I MOODAY, MARCH 2, 1987 @ 7:30 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FOURTY-NINTH MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL
THE CORPORATlOO OF THE TCWNSHIP OF ORO
Iloro Council rret this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7:30 p.m., with the
following Members present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
!Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the Meeting.
reeve Robert E. Drury opened the Meeting with a prayer.
so present were: Mr. Stephen Woodrow, Mrs. June Jarres, Mrs. Marina
Mr. William May, Mr. David S. White, Mrs. Shirley
Mrs. M. SWerdon, Miss Beverley Swerdon, also present
One Member of the Press.
and Declaration of Conflict of Interest - None Declared
(a) 7:45 P.M.
Township Solicitor, Mr. David S. White reported to
on various Subdivision Agreerrents and Property Matters;
this portion of the Meeting was held in "Carmi ttee of
Whole" .
eports of Municipal Officers
(a) Township Planner, Holly Spacek re: Carmittee of Adjustrrent, Change in
Titre
(b) Township Planner, Holly Spacek, and Chief Building Official, Jim Shellswell
re: Mr. Len Carr Property
(c) Roads Superintendent, Fred Haughton re: M.T.C. Request for Council Approval
of Pit Run, Over Run Lakeshore Road, B 3 C - Reeve's Construction
(d) Roads Superintendent, Fred Haughton re: O.G.R.A. Loader/Backhoe Operating
Upgrading progranrne
(e) Treasurer, Henry Sander re: Joan Fletcher attending the Tax Collectors
Seminar and Workshops in Ottawa
unications
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Final Report of the Advisory Carmittee on
Municipal Elections
Ministry of Citizenship and CUlture re: Township of Oro Terms of Reference
Mrs. Buffi Woronka Letter to B.A.F.M.A.
B.A.F.M.A. to Various Community Groups
Douglas G. Lewis, M.P. re: Bill C-3
Mr. Roy Hastings re: Guthrie Hall
Ian J. Rowe, Solicitor re: Deviation of C01borne Street - By-law 368
(Confidential)
Mr. R. S. Bud Arbour re: Proposed Subdivision - East Part of Lot 3, Range 2
Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: 1987-88 Capital Programs for
Dr. A. Valadka re: No Parking Signs
Mrs. J. V. Young re: Property Complaint (Confidential)
Ministry of the Environment re: Master Plan for Water Servicing, Craighurst
Ministry of Housing re: International Year of Shelter for the Haneless
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Hawkestone Police Village
Hawkestone Police Village Trustees re: Meeting with Council
Hawkestone Police Village Trustees re: Hawkestone Police Village
Questionnaire
Ministry of the Environment re: Grants for Rehabilitation of Sewage and
Distribution Systems
Ontario Good Roads Association re: Herbicide Licensing Course
Town of Collingwood re: O.S.U.M. Conference
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: 50th Anniversary Conference
Ministry of the Environrrent re: O.P. #26
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Employment and Imnigration Canada, Employment Developt1ent Branch re:
Sumner Thployment Progrart'lre
City of Orillia re: Grant for Tourism Orillia
David S. White, Township Solicitor re: Township of Oro, Part of Lots 16 and
17, Concession 14 (Confidential)
Douglas B. Skelton, of Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Confidential Letter
I re: Fourth Draft of Draft Addendum No. 4 for Windfields Country Estates
(z) Ian J. Rowe, Solicitor re: Confidential Letter to David S. White re: The
Hesser Purchase from Oro
(aa) David S. White, Township Solicitor re: Sale of Part Lot 37, Concession 1,
Township of Oro
bb) David S. White, Township Solicitor re:
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Ibnf inished or New Business
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I~a) The Administrator/Clerk was directed by Council to reply to the Ministry of
[I Municipal Affairs with regards to the Final Report of the Advisory Carmittee
lb) :::c:~::::on:~nistrator/Clerk to be the Cmtact Person for the
I International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.
Purchase of Part Lot 2l, Concession 7
c) Council directed that the Budget Meeting be held Monday, March 9, 1987 @ 9:
a.m.
d) Council gave direction to the Administrator/Clerk to ask Mr. Dubeau to
before the next Carmi ttee of the Whole Meeting to be held Monday, March 9,
1987.
e) Council gave direction to the Administrator/Clerk to request that the
Planner, Holly Spacek and Planning Consultant, Ron Watkin appear before the
next Carmittee of the Whole Meeting to be held Monday, March 9, 1987 to
discuss the Fourth Draft of the Windfields Country Estates Subdivision.
f) Council gave direction to the Administrator/Clerk to arrange for Soil Tests
be done on Lot 21, Concession 7, and further, to direct the Architect, W.M.
Salter to proceed with the finalized drawings for Tender, for the New
Municipal Building.
tion No. 1
ved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
it resolved that the Minutes of the Special Public Meeting held Monday,
6, 1987 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
otion No. 2
ved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
it resolved that the Minutes of the regular Meeting held Monday, February 16,
adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
tion No. 3
ved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
it resolved that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday,
bruary 17, 1987 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
tion No. 4
ved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
it resolved that the Accounts as presented for the period ending March 2, 1987
e amount of $23,457.65, plus Payroll" for the period ending February 26, 1987 in
e amount of $20,958.05 in accordance with the computer print-out presented to
uncil, be approved for payment.
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tion No. 5
ved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
it resolved that the Roads Expenditure for the period ending March 2, 1987 be
ccepted as presented, and further, that the Treasurer be authorized to issue
heques in the amount of $61,950.53. Carried.
ved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
it resolved that the Report fran Township Planner, Holly Spacek with regards
Carmittee of Adjustrrent change in Meeting Titre be received, and further, that
econrnendation #l be adopted. Carried.
seconded by Swerdon
it resolved that the Report fran Township Planner, Holly Spacek and the Chief
uilding Official, Jim Shellswell with regards to the Len Carr Property be
ecei ved and adopted. Carried.
tion No. 8
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
it resolved that Council adjourn into Carmittee of the Whole with David S.
ite, Township Solicitor @ 7:45 p.m. Carried.
tion No. 9
ved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
it resolved that Council rise and report from Carmittee of the Whole with
. White, Township Solicitor @ 9 :38 p.m. Carried.
seconded by Halfacre
it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk meet with the Library Advisory
ppointed to formulate the terms of reference for Library Services, and further,
hat he incorporate the reconrnendations contained in the letter dated February 17,
~987 from the Ministry of Citizenship and CUlture. Carried.
seconded by Burton
it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk advise Mr. Roy Hastings that his
o have another Engineering Report done on the Structural Status of the Guthrie
all be undertaken only if Mr. Hastings has sane evidence that the initial Report
one by the Engineering Firm, of Ainley & Associates was inaccurate or flawed in
ane way, and further, if Mr. Hastings and other Members of his Conrnittee were
repared to pay any additional costs that may be incurred by the Municipality to
etender for the demolition and removal of the Guthrie Hall; also Council 'WOuld
equire a written response to the content of this Resolution prior to Monday,
ch 9, 1987. Carried.
tion No. 12
oved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with the Editors of both
e Orillia Packet & Titres, and the Barrie Examiner advising its Readers of the
esults of the Tender of the Demolition and Removal of the Guthrie Hall.
arried.
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~oved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
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IBe it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk refer the Confidential Letter fran Mr
I Ian J. Rowe concerning the Deviation of Colborne Street to Township Solicitor,
IDavid S. White for a reply to Mr. Rowe. Carried.
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tion No. 14
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with Mr. Arbour and advise
~im that the Municipality will be proceedings with the Planning Study, as
it the January 26, 1987 Meeting of the Planning Advisory Carmittee. Carried.
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otion No. 15
seconded by Burton
it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk be allowed to attend the Meeting to
eld at the Simcoe County Museum concerning the 1987-88 Ministry of Tourism and
ecreation Grant Progranme. Carried.
tion No. 16
ved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Fit resolved that the letter from Mrs. J.V. Young be referred to the Chief
uilding Official, Jim Shellswell for whatever actions are required to resolve
e problems concerning the Abutting Land CMner. Carried.
tion No. 17
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
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E it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with the Ministry of
I. vironrrent concerning the Master Plan for Water System in the Hamlet of
I~aighurst. Carried.
~tion No. 18
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ved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
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it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with Mr. Ron Farrow,
dvising him that we'd like Mr. Ted Foster of his Branch to answer the Township'
etter dated December 18, 1986, as Mr. Foster was present at a Meeting with
I f Council, and the Hawkestone Police Village Trustees, and is aware of the
f the both the Municipality and the Police Village, and further, as the
unicipality is looking for a Policy fran the Ministry, we feel that your Branch
s much rrore qualified to answer our inquiries. Carried.
ved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk arrange a Meeting with the Hawkestone
olice Village Trustees on Monday, March 23, 1987. Carried.
otion No. 20
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
it resolved that the correspondence from the Ontario Good Roads Association
oncerning the Herbicide Licensing Course be referred to the Roads Superintendent,
red Haughton. Carried.
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otion No. 21
oved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
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~ it resolved that the correspondence from the Tourism Corrmittee of the City of
wrillia be referred to the 1987 Budget.
~arried.
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tion No. 22
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
it resolved that the Minutes from the Oro History Carmittee Meeting held
esday, February 3, 1987 and the Agenda for Wednesday, February 25, 1987 be
received. Carried.
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ved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
it resolved that the Minutes from the Carmittee of Adjustrrent Meeting held
esday, February 17, 1987 be received. Carried.
ved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
it resolved that Motion No. 32 of the February 2, 1987 Council Meeting be
eIIDved fran the Table. Carried.
f'1oved by Burton, seconded by Caldwell
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ke it resolved that the Township Solicitor, David S. White and Township Planning
C()nsultant, Ron Watkin, of Ainley & Associates draft an Agreerrent to allow Mr.
bnd Mrs. Len Carr to locate a Second Residence on the North Part of Lot 16,
oncession 4, and further, the appropriate By-law be drafted to irnplerrent the
greerrent for presentation to Carmittee of the Whole for their consideration; all
nses associated with the preparation of this By-law and/or Agreerrent shall be
rne by Mr. & Mrs. Len Carr.
ouncillor Robert SWerdon requested a recorded vote:
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Councillor David Burton
Reeve Robert E. Drury
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nay
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Defeated.
tion No. 26
oved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
it resolved that the following correspondence be received and filed:
(a) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Final Report of the Advisory Carmittee
of Municipal Elections
(c) Mrs. Buffi Woronka Letter to B.A. F .M.A.
(d) B.A.F.M.A. to Various Conrnunity Groups
(e) Douglas G. Lewis, M.P. re: Bill C-3
(j) Dr. A. Valadka re: No Parking Signs
(m) Ministry of Housing re: International Year of Shelter for the Homeless
( q) Ministry of the Environment re: Grants for Rehabilitation of Sewage and
Water Distribution Systems
(s) Town of Colling'WOod re: O.S.U.M. Conference
(t) Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: 50th Anniversary Conference
(u) Ministry of the Environment re: O.P. #26
(v) FIrployment and Immigration Canada, Employment Development Branch re:
Summer FIrployment progranrne
(y) David S. White, Township Solicitor re: Township of Oro, Part of Lots
16 and 17, Concession 14 (Confidential)
Carried.
otion No. 27
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it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Roads Superintendent with
egards to the M. T .C. Request for Council Approval of Pit Run, Over Run on
akeshore Road, B 3 C: Reeve's Construction be received and adopted.
arried.
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Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
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Be it resolved that the Report fran Fred Haughton, Roads Superintendent with
Ito the Ontario Good Roads Association Upgrading Program, involving
Operating be received and adopted, and further, that Mr. Robert Bidwell be
Ito take the Grader Operator Upgrading Program at a cost of $400.00, plus the
usual associated expenses. Carried.
I~ion No. 29
I ~ved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro acknowledges Receipt
la Report from Roads Superintendent, Fred Haughton concerning the OVer Run of
Ipranulars on Lakeshore ~oad, and further, that Council approvals the OVer Run in
lithe amount of 6,003.5 M. Carried.
lotion No. 30
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IIBe it resolved that Joan Fletcher be allowed to attend the Annual Spring Seminar
r.F;r Tax Collectors to be held in Ottawa fran April 30 - May 1, 1987 inclusive at
cost not to exceed $540.00, and further, she take the IroSt econanical form of
ravel. Carried.
lotion No. 31
IMoved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
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be it resolved that the Three Members of the Conrnittee of Adjustrrent be allowed
ttend the One Day Seminar in Toronto on Friday, March 6, 1987 at a cost of $30.00
r Member, plus Mileage for one vehicle. Carried.
tion No. 32
ved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
it resolved that the Township Solicitor, David S. White prepare a draft letter
Insurers re: The DunSIrore request to improve the 2nd Line.
otion No. 33
oved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
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Ik it resolved that the Township Solicitor, David S. White contact
~ot A, Plan 663 to determine if he is interested in purchasing all
jinvolved Part of Colborne Street. Carried.
the OWner of
or Part of the
otion No. 34
tved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
it resolved that the Township Solicitor, David S.
o release deposit to Harkima Industries. Carried.
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White authorize the Realtor
otion No. 35
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
it resolved that the Reeve and Administrator/Clerk be authorized to sign the
ubdivision Agreerrent for Audubon Subdivision subject to the approval of the
ownship Solicitor, David S. White, and Township Engineer, Ron Robinson, of Ainley
Associates.
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tion No. 36
ved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with the Trustees of the
awkestone Police Village indicating that Question #18 of the Hawkestone Police
illage Questionnaire is not the position of the Township of Oro in fact, the
ownship has made every effort to see that Municipal and Provincial Laws
rtaining to Police Villages are properly interpret and followed, and further,
at Council has not taken a position on dissolving the Police Village of
awkestone as indicated in Question #19 of the above noted Questionnaire.
arried.
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oved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
~ it resolved that A By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 29 to the Oro Township
fficial Plan be introduced and read a first and second titre and numbered 87-20.
arried.
hat By-law No. 87-20 be read a third titre, and finally passed, be engrossed by
e Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
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ved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that Motion No. 39 be arrended to read honorarium be adjusted to the
um of One Dollar $l. 00. Defeated.
tion No. 39
ved by Burton, seconded by Halfacre
it resolved that the honorarium be reduced fran the PropOsed Arrount of $7,800.00
o $7,245.00 (an increase of 5% above last year) for Councillor Robert SWerdon.
ouncillor Robert Swerdon requested a recorded vote:
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
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Defeated.
otion No. 40
oved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
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it resolved that A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Meeting of Council
eld March 2, 1987 be introduced and read a first and second titre and numbered
7-21. Carried.
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hat By-law No. 87-21 be read a third titre, and finally passed, be engrossed by
he Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
otion No. 41
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oved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
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it resolved that Council now adjourn @ 11:00 p.m.
Carried.
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