11 24 1986 COW Minutes
THE CORPORATICN OF THE TC:WNSHIP OF ORa
CCMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
REPORT NO. 86-17 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24,1986 @ 9:00 A.M.
The follCMing members of Council were present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Also present were:
Mr. M. Walt, Mr. Ron Young, Holly Spacek, Paul
Eenhoorn, Mrs. Thelma Bradley, Mrs. M. McArthur,
Mrs. G. Robert Campbell, Mrs. Marion Campbell,
Fred Haughton, and David S. White.
Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting.
1.
Disclosure and Declaration of Conflict of Interest - None Declared
2. Deputations
(a) 9:35 a.m.
(b) 10:10 a.m.
Mr. Ron Young and Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn met with
Council (In Camera) at 9:35 a.m.
Mr. M. Walt met with Council with regards to the
Shanty Bay Auto Wreckers and Sales Limited re: Si te-
Plan Agreement.
(c)
11:00 a.m. Mrs. Marion Campbell representing members of The
Guthrie Wanen' s Institute spoke to Council with
reference to the equipment in The Guthrie
Cœmunity Hall.
( d)
11:15 a.m. Road Superintendent, Fred Haughton spoke to
Council with regards to his 1986 Budget.
Note: Councillor Burton questioned the Road
Superintendent of The Blocking of the Promenade
Plan 626.
( e)
1:45 p.m. David S. White, Township of Oro's Solicitor
discussed various Confidential Matters (In
Camera) .
Finance, Administration & Fire
3.
The following correspondence and items for discussion were presented:
(a) R.W. Pewell, Solicitor re: Part of Lot 10, Concession 6 and a
Proposed Lease
(b) A.M.C.T., Simcoe County North re: Notice of Meeting
(c) O.M.B. re: Approval of Leasing of Photocopier and Postage Machine
(d) R.O.M.A. conference
(e) A.M.O. re: Bill 105 Pay Equity in Municipalities
(f) Mike Breaugh, M.P.P. re: Bill 16 An Act to Amend the Municipal Act
( g) Village of Tottenham re: Radio License Fees
(h) City of Barrie re: Radio License Fees
( i ) Township of Essa re: Radio License Fees
( j) Township of Mara re: Radio License Fees
(k) Village of victoria Harbour re: Radio License Fees
( 1) Proposed By-law re: Business Licenses
(m) Report fran Administrator/Clerk re: By-law for the Discharge of
Firearms
(n) Report fran Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief re: Monthly Report for
October 1986
(0) Resolution re:
Darlene Shoebridge Pregnancy Leave - Verbal Report
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Motion No.3
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recœmended that the Administrator/Clerk register the
follewing delegates for the Rural Ontario Municipal Conference to be
held February 8 - ll, 1987 inclusive at the Royal York Hotel: The
Administrator/Clerk, Reeve Robert Drury, Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre,
Councillor David Caldwell, (Reeve- Harbour Castle). Carried.
Motion No.4
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recœmended that the CorPOration of the Township of Oro advise
Mike Breaugh, M.P.P., Oshawa that the Township of Oro does not
support Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Municipal Act in its present
form and further, that this Bill should not be passed without the
final report that is being prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
being circulated to all Municipalities in the Province of Ontario and
further, that the Administrator/Clerk forward a copy of this resolution
to the Premier and the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Carried.
Motion No.5
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recœmended that we adjourn In Camera with Mr. Ron Young and
Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn @ 9 :35 a.m. Carried.
Motion No.6
Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recœmended that Carrnittee of the '!'lliole rise and refX)rt frail
In Camera @ 9:50 a.m. Carried.
Motion No.7
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recœrnended that the Administrator/Clerk prepare the By-law
entitled being a By-law to authorize the issuance of certain licenses
and to provide regulations therefore for the next Council Meeting to
be held on December 1,1986.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Burton:
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Councillor David Caldwell
Reeve Robert Drury
Councillor David Burton
yea
yea
yea
nay
yea
Carried.
Motion No.8
Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
It is recornnended that Council grant The Shanty Bay Auto Wreckers
an extension of one year to carplete the fence around the premises as
outlined in the site-plan agreement, dated April 6, 1981, and further
that this be reviewed at the end of 1987, with a minimum of 500 feet
to be installed.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Burton:
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Reeve Robert Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
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4.
Public Works
The follewing correspondence and items for discussion were presented:
(a) Ontario Hydro Street Lighting Parks ide Drive
(b) M.T.C. re: 1985 Subsidy Claim
( c) Ainley & Associates re: Scott Subdivision
(d) Ainley & Associates re: Scott Subdivision
(e) Mrs. P. Russell re: pranenade Plan 626
(f) Mrs. C. Simley re: Pranenade Plan 626
(g) Fred Haughton, Road Superintendent re: 1986 Budget
Planning and Development
5.
The follewing correspondence and items for discussion were presented:
(a) Ministry of Housing re: Non-profit Housing Program, Develqxænt
Assistance, Grant Funding
(b) Ministry of Natural Resources re: Planning for Flood Emergencies
(c) Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Safety Memorandam No. 21
(d) Ministry of Agriculture and Food re: Livestock Protection Act
(e) Regional Industrial Expansion, Government of Canada re: Barrie
Automotive Flea Market
(f) Township of Vespra re: Livestock Protection Act
(g) Ontario Humane Society re: Monthly Report for October 1986
6.
Cornnunity Services
The follewing correspondence and items for discussion were presented:
(a) Pearl Robinson re: Arena Parking Lot Lighting
(b) County of Simcoe Recreation and CUltural Services (Library)
(c) Ministry of Energy re: Retrofit Grant
(d) Mrs. Buffi Woronka re: Resignation frail Park and Recreation
Carrnittee
(e) Orillia Public Library, Agenda and Minutes frail October 15, 1986
7.
Questions
(a) Councillor Burton raised the follewing points concerning the
Scott Subdivision Agreement:
1) Street Lights
2) OVerhead vs underground wiring.
(b) The Carrnittee discussed the issue of The Guthrie Hall and whether
or not the recœrnendations of I.E.R. should be follCM'ed to tear
down the Hall. The Reeve suggested further information should be
obtained and a Public Meeting should be considered.
( c) Councillor SWerdon raised the extension to the Hastings
Subdivision and the possibility of the Administrator requesting an
extension until after the Planning Advisory Cornnittee Meeting to
be held November 27, 1986.
(d) Councillor Burton reported on a Meeting held by the Jarratt Hall
Board held on November 19, 1986, and reported the Hall Board
would like to meet with Council in the near future.
(e) The Administrator was instructed to invite The Jarratt Hall Board
and Hawkestone Hall Board to the next Council Meeting.
Motion No.1
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recœmended that the letter frail R.W. Powell, Solicitor with
regards to a Proposed Lease to use the Township of Oro' s land located
on Part of Lot 10, Concession 6 be referred to the Township's
Insurance Company and Solicitor for report back to Council. Carried.
Motion No.2
It is recœmended that the Administrator/Clerk and Treasurer be
allowed to attend the Clerk, Treasurer's Meeting to be held on
December 10, 1986 at Mara Township's Offices. Carried.
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Motion No.9
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recœmended that the resolution concerning the preparation of a
By-law to prohibit the discharge of firearms be tabled.
Recorded vote requested by Deputy Reeve Halfacre:
Councillor David Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Reeve Robert Drury
yea
nay
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
Motion No. 10
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Burton
It is recœmended that WHEREAS Oro Township Council is cornnitted to
the safety and protection of its' residents, and WHEREAS there have
been reoccurring canplaints of the discharging of firearms in built-up
areas, I hereby move that this Council pass a By-law to prohibit
the discharge of firearms by zoning designation thereby excepting
agricultural lands.
Tabled by resolution #9.
Motion No. 11
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recœmended that the report frail Robert W. Small, Administrator/
Clerk with regards to By-law re: the discharge of firearms be
received. Carried.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
It is recœmended that Cornnittee of the Whole accept the Road
Superintendent's report concerning his over expenditure of his 1986
Budget. Carried.
Motion No. 13
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
It is recœmended that the report of Fire Chief, Paul Eenhoorn for the
month of October be received. Carried.
Motion No. 14
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
It is recœmended that the Township of Oro continue to contribute
the Township's portion of the Benefit Plan for Darlene Shoebridge
during her pregnancy leave and that if she for any reason, does not
return back to work, she will be requested to reimburse the
Municipality it's portion of the Benefit Plan. And further, that upon
return frail her pregnancy leave, she continue in her present position
of Deputy-Clerk and Administrative Secretary. Carried.
Motion No. 15
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
It is recœmended that Mr. R. S. Clarkson appear before a future
Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss his letter concerning
street lights on parkside Drive. Carried.
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Motion No. 16
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recœmended that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with the
Ontario Humane Society and request the actual wording that has been
forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food concerning an
amendment to the Livestock Protection Act. Carried.
Motion No. 17
M::>ved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
It is recarmended that the letter frail Pearl Robinson concerning
the lighting at the Oro Arena be referred to the Arena Management
Carrni ttee for a report back to Council. Carried.
Motion No. 18
M::>ved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
It is recarmended that the letter frail Mrs. Buffi Woronka be
accepted and further, it be referred to the Parks & Recreation
Carrnittee and the Administrator/Clerk cbrrespond with Mrs. Woronka,
thanking her for her valued contribution to the Parks & Recreation
Carrni ttee. Carried.
M::>tion No. 19
M::>ved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recarmended that the following correspondence be received and
filed:
3.
4.
5.
6.
( c)
O.M.B. re:
Machine
A.M.O. re: Bill 105 Pay Equity in Municipalities
Village of Tottenham re: Radio License Fees
City of Barrie re: Radio License Fees
Township of Essa re: Radio License Fees
Township of Mara re: Radio License Fees
Village of Victoria Harbour re: Radio License Fees
Approval of Leasing of Photocopier and Postage
( e)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(b)
( c)
( d)
M.T.C. re: 1985 Subsidy Claim
Ainley & Associates re: Scott Subdivision
Ainley & Associates re: Scott Subdivision
(a)
Ministry of Housing re: Non-profit Housing Program,
Development Assistance, Grant Funding
Ministry of Natural Resources re: Planning for Flood
Emergencies
Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Safety Memorandam No.
21
Regional Industrial Expansion, Government of Canada re:
Barrie Automotive Flea Market
Township of Vespra re: Livestock Protection Act
Ontario Humane Society re: Monthly Report for October 1986
(b)
( c)
( e)
( f)
(g)
(b) County of Simcoe Recreation and CUltural Services (Library)
(c) Ministry of Energy re: Retrofit Grant
( e) Orillia Public Library, Agenda and Minutes frail October 15, 1986
Carried.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
It is recarmended that the Guthrie Hall be torn down as per the
Institute of Environmental Research's recornnendation contained in the
Township of Oro Comprehensive Recreation Master Plan dated November
10,1986.
r
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Recorded vote requested by Councillor Burton:
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Councillor David Caldwell
Reeve Robert Drury
Councillor David Burton
I
yea
yea
yea
nay
yea
Carried.
M::>tion No. 21
M::>ved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recarmended that Cornnittee of the Whole go In Camera with David
White, Township Solicitor @ 1 :47 p.m. Carried.
M::>tion No. 22
M::>ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recarmended that the Cornnittee of the Whole rise and report frail
In Camera @ 2:55 p.m. Carried.
Motion No. 23
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
It is recarmended that the Administrator/Clerk be authorized to send
out Solicitor's David White letter concerning Plan 626. Carried.
M::>tion No. 24
M::>ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recarmended that the Arena Manager arrange to show representatives
frail The Guthrie Waren's Institute through the Guthrie Hall in order to
allew them to take an inventory of their equipment in the Hall and report
back to Council with a list of the inventory. Carried.
M::>tion No. 25
M::>ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recarmended that the Road Superintendent prepare actual costs
to the Roads Department to clear the Promenade of various items of
debrie placed there by various owners (Plan 626). Carried.
M::>tion No. 26
M::>ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recarmended that the Administrator/Clerk tender for the
demolition of the Guthrie HalL Carried.
Motion No. 27
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
It is recarmended that the Cornnittee of the Whole adjourn @ 3:30 p.m.
Carried.
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