11 03 1986 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - NOVEMBER 3, 1986
THIRl1-SIXTH MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL
Oro OIuncil met this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7:40 p.m. with
the fill 1 owing members present: .
Reeve Robert E. Drury
leputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting.
Reeve Drury opened the meeting with a prayer.
Also ,resent were: Mr. & Mrs. Ray Dubeau, and three members from the
press.
Discl~ure and Declaration of Conflict of Interest - none declared
Deputati ons
8: 50 p. m .
Council met in the Committee of the Whole to
discuss Industrial Development.
Reports of Municipal Officers
Ca) Treasurer Henry Sander's report re: Wa.l tel" Jasinski, L.ot
1 and 2, Plan 655 re: insurance considerations was presented
to Council.
(Ii>) Treasurer Henry Sander's report re: Conmunity Centre
Contravention Sections 81 and 82 was presented to Council.
(c) Chief Building Officer, Jim Shellswell's report for the
month of October.
Questions
Councillor Swerdon requested information on Resolution #17 of
the Committee of the Whole meeting held October 27, 1986.
Communications
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City of Barrie, Department of Recreation re: Barrie Minor Hockey
Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Application for Big Pine
Restaurant
Ministry of Tourism & Recreation re: Grant Reg. 517
Irene & Tim Crawford, Pat & Gil Hardman, M. Wright, J. Crawford,
Judy Wright, re: leaves thrown in Lake Simcoe
Michael W. Shain, Solicitor re: By-Law Enforcement (Confidential)
Phyllis Gellatly re: Lots 15 & 16, Plan 589, property purchase
(Confidential)
James R. Howie, Solicitor re: Potential Insurance Claim (Confidental)
Ontario Humane Society re: Livestock Claims
Ainley & Associates, Ron Robinson re: Harbour Wood Subdivision
Phase IIA
Ministry of Environment re: L.S.E.M.S. Technical Reports
Tottenham Santa Claus Parade Fund re: float for parade
Cookstown Auto Centre Ltd. re: Barrie Automotive Flea Market
Horton Street Rod Products re: Barrie Automotive Flea Market
Town of Alliston re: Radio Licence Fees
Ron Stewart, M.P. re: Radio Licence Fees
Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. re: Radio Licence Fees
Village of Cookstown re: Radio Licence Fees
Township of Tiny re: Radio Licence Fees
City of Orillia re: Radio Licence Fees
Township of Matchedash re: Radio Licence Fees
Village of Elmvale re: Radio Licence Fees
Peter Simpson to Ministry of Housing re: subsidized rental housing
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Motion No. 1
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October
20, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received. Carried.
Motion No. 2
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of October
30, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received. Carried.
Motion No. 3
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the accounts as presented for the period ending
November 3, 1986 in the amount of $49,373.27 plus payroll for the
period ending October 23, 1986 in the amount of $21,949.99 in
accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council be
approved for payment. Carried.
Motion No. 4
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending
November 3rd, 1986 be accepted as presented and further that the
Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $62,926.69.
Carried.
Motion No. 5
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the report from Henry Sander, Treasurer, re:
Walter Jasinski and the Township's use of lot 1 and 2, Plan 655,
for winter parking and the insurance implications related to that
parking be received. Carried.
Motion No. 6
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that Jim Shellswell, Chief Building Official's Report
for the month of October be received. Carried.
Motion No. 7
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the letter from Irene and Tim Crawford, Pat and
Gil Hardman, Mabel Wright, Jean Crawford, and Judy Wright be referred
to the Ministry of Natural Resources and further that the
Administrator/Clerk make provisions for a notice to be placed in the
Spring Newsletter advising residents that leaves will be picked up as
part of a special garbage collection, and they are not to be deposited
in the lake. Carried.
Motion No. 8
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk refer the letter from
Phyllis Gellatly to the Township's Solicitor for a reply and further
that the Solicitor is to provide the Municipality with the previously
requested letter to be sent to the affected ratepayers adjacent to
lake Simcoe, who are affected by the sixty-six foot road allowance
boardering lake Simcoe. Carried.
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Motiom No. 9
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the letter from James R. Howie, Solicitor be
referred to the Township's Insurance Company with a copy to D.S.
White, Solicitor. Carried.
Motion No. 10
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the letter addressed to the Minister of Housing
from Mr. Peter Simpson be referred to the Township's Solicitor for a
reply to the author and to the Minister of Housing and further the
Solicitor is to investigate potential legal actions available to the
Municipality and report back to Council. Carried.
Motion No. 11
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the minutes of the History Committee Meeting held
on October 29, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received. Carried.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk arrange with the Oro
Agricultural Fair to provide display space for the Oro History
Committee in 1987. Carried.
Motion No. 13
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that Reeve Robert Drury investigate and revive a matter of
dedication of the old Penetang Road (Hwy. 93) as a heritage road at the
County level and approach prospective 1987 wardens and obtain their
views on the matter. Carried.
Motion No. 14
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Arena Management Committee
Meeting held October 29, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received.
Carried.
Motion No. 15
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that because of scheduling problems and maintenance
concerns the ice may not be installed until the 1st of October of
each year and may be removed by the end of March of each year; and
further that the user groups be advised of this resolution. Carried.
Motion No. 16
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the Arena Manager and Administrator/Clerk co-
author a letter to the Oro Minor Hockey Association advising them
of the Municipality's concern with their scheduling of ice time
that has resulted in the arena loosing a substantial amount of
revenue. Carried.
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Motion No. 17
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the Arena Manager is hereby permitted to advertise
and hire a part-time employee to work a maximum of 30 hours per week
and further the individual selected is to be reimbursed at a rate not
to exceed $5.00 per hour. Carried.
Motion No. 18
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Arena Manager be paid 28~ per kilometer for
the use of his vehicle on Township business in addition to his $75.00
per month vehicle allowance for the months of May, June, July and
August 1986. Carried.
Motion No. 19
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the Oro District Lions' Club be granted permission
to use the Oro Community Arena on June 27, 1987 at the regular rate
and further the sponsoring organization be given a grant equal to the
rental rate. Carried.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that Report No. 86-16 Committee of the Whole Meeting
held October 27, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received. Carried.
Motion No. 21
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee
Meeting held on October 23, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received.
Ca rri'ed.
Motion No. 22
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food be
requested to amend the Livestock Protection Act to allow municipalities
to recover from the owners of animals, who can be proven to have
killed livestock, compensation for those losses; and further, the
Administrator/Clerk circulate this resolution to all Townships in
Simcoe County as well as to the Local M.P.P. for endorsation. Carried.
Motion No. 23
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that Administrator/Clerk correspond with Mr. Walter
Jasinski and advise him that Council is prepared to reimburse him for
the taxes in exchange for the winter use of Lots 1 and 2, Plan 655;
taxes would be reimbursed for the year 1985. Carried.
Motion No. 24
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the following correspondence be received and filed:
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City of Barrie, Department of Recreation re: Barrte Minor Hockey
Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Application for Big Pine
Restaurant
Ontario Humane Society re: L1vestock Claims
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Ainley & Associates, Ron Robinson re: Harbour Wood Subdivision
Phase IrA
Ministry of Environment re: L.S.E.M.S. Technical Reports
Tottenham Santa Claus Parade Fund re: float for parade
Cookstown Auto Centre Ltd. re: Barrie Automotive Plea Market
Horton Street Rod Products re: Barrie Automotive Flea Market
Town of Alliston re: Radio Licence Fees
Ron Stewart, M.P. re: Radio licence Fees
Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. re: Radio Licence Fees
Village of Cookstown re: Radio Licence Fees
Township of Tiny re: Radio licence Fees
City of Orillia re: Radio Licence Fees
Township of Matchedash re: Radio Licence Fees
Village of Elmvale re: Radio Licence Pees Carried.
Motion No. 25
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that a By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 27 to the
Township of Oro Official Pl an be introduced and read a first a.nd
second time and numbered By-law No. 86-84. Carried.
That By-law No. 86-84 be rea.d a third time, finally passed, be
engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
Motion No. 26
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that a By-law to Provide for an Additional Residential
Dwelling be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No. 86-83. Carried.
That By-law No. 86-83 be read a third time, finally passed, be
engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
Motion No. 27
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the Treasurer issue a cheque to the Oro Figure
Skating Club in an amount equal to 72.5% of $1000.00 or an amount
equal to the grant received from the Ministry of Tourism and
Recreation under Regulation 517. Carried.
Motion No. 28
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that Council go into the Committee of the Whole @
8:50 p.m. Carried.
Motion No. 29
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that Council rise and report from the Committee of th~
Whole @ 9:32 p.m. Carried.
Motion No. 30
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the report of Treasurer Henry Sander, re: Community
Centre contravention of Sections 81 and 82 of the Municipal Act be
received; and further the Jarratt Hall Board be given two opttons:
(a) Agree to recolT1!T1endations contained in the Treasurers' report dated
September 11, 1986
or
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(b) Incorporate as a non-profit Corporation under the following
conditions:
1. Pay all costs for incorporation.
2. All costs related to providing both Townships with semi-
annual audited financial statements.
3. Pay all costs related to the Township Solicitor drafting a
rental agreement.
4. Township of Oro will not appoint a member to the incorporated
body.
5. Provide proof of Liability Insurance acceptable to the
Township of Oro.
6. Term of rental agreement shall coincide with Term of Council.
7. Undertaking to the Township of Oro that the Board of
Directors will indemnify the Township of Oro for any deficit.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell:
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Reeve Drury yea
CouncillorSwerdon yea
Councillor Caldwell yea
Councillor Burton yea
Deputy Reeve Halfacre yea
Motion No. 31
Carried.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk advertise the following
properties for sale in the Barrie and Orillia newspapers under the
same conditions as previously stated in resolution No.6 of the
Special Council Meeting held September 29, 1986:
The properties to be offered for sale are:
{a} Roll No. 12-107 Blocks B & C, Plan 1316
{b} Roll No. 1-104 WPT Lot 37, Concession 1
Carried.
Motion No. 32
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
held on November 3rd, 1986 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 86-85. Carried.
That By-law No. 86-85 be read a third time, finally passed, be
engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
Motion No. 33
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that Council now adjourn @ 10:00 p.m. Carried.
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Clerk Robert W. Small
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