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10 06 1986 Council Minutes THE CORPORATIOO OF THE 'I'CMNSHIP OF ORO COUNCIL CHAMBERS - OCI'OBER 6, 1986 THIRTY-FIRST MEErING OF THE 1985-88 COUNCIL Oro Council rret this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Thelma Halfacre David Burton David Caldwell Robert SWerdon Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre chaired the meeting. Note: Reeve Robert E. Drury was absent due to another carmittment Councillor Burton opened the rreeting with prayer. Also present were: Susan Grant, Wayne Burkholder, Linda Koster, S. Penn, Mr. & Mrs. T. McIntyre, D. Hanney, Mr. & Mrs. D. Woronka, Mr. L. Taylor, E. Money, B. Money, Marion Elliott, Judy Harrmond, Bruce Hicks, D. Hubbert, Bob Reive, Mr. & Mrs. Lambacher, Mr. Farquhar, Henry Sander, Fred Haughton, Ian Beard, one member fran the press. Disclosure and Declaration of Conflict of Interest - none declared Deputations 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Susan Grant of the Jarratt Hall Board and Ian Beard of Medonte Township spoke to Council on the possible incorporation of the Jarratt Hall Board. This was in response to the Township's request to have all the Hall Board accounts go through the Township in order to comply with Sections 81 and 82 of the Municipal Act. Mr. Tan McIntyre spoke to Council with regards to the Barrie Automotive Flea Market and the recent Ontario Municipal Board hearing and subsequent decision 8:25 p.m. Reports of Municipal Officers (a) Jim Shellswell, Chief Building Official's monthly report for September was presented. (b) 9:20 p.m. Fred Haughton, Road Superintendent presented his reports on the following items: (1) Katherine J. McHardy letter re: drainage problem (2) Various construction problems (3) Construction problems related to the Lakeshore Road between the 12th and 13th Sideroad ( 4) Opening of sand tender Contract 86-9: Name Tender Price Certified Cheque (i) G.H. Stewart Construction $ 33,500.00 $3,350.00 (ii) Cliff Varcoe Limited 24,175.00 $2,417.50 (c) Robert W. Small, Administrator/Clerk presented his report with regards to the Ministry of Housing, Assisted Housing Survey (d) Robert W. Small, Administrator/Clerk presented his confidential report with regards to the Oro Fire Department Dispatch System Questions Councillor SWerdon asked if the Administrator/Clerk could prepare a Licencing By-law this year to be implemented at the beginning of 1987. The Clerk expressed SaTle concern over the staff that may be required to administer and enforce the proposed By-law. - 2 - Carrnunications (a) Katherine J. McHardy re: Private property drainage problem (b) Barrie Autanoti ve Flea Market re: Statement of Account ( c) George Hippler re: Barrie Autanoti ve Flea Market (d) Ontario Municipal Board re: Decision, Barrie Autanotive Flea Market (e) Bruce Anderson, Live Stock Valuer re: 2 ewes killed - Hemsted (f) Bruce Anderson, Live Stock Valuer re: 1 lamb killed - Mawdsley ( g) Ms. Beth Fellcws re: purchase of property, Lot 1, Con. 9 (Confidential) (h) Ministry of Natural Resources re: Mr. H. Dunsmore, Lot 3, Conc. 3 (i) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Coomunity Planning Grant #5 ( j ) Township of Essa re: hospital funding (k) Government of Canada, Carmunications Department re: radio licence fees (1) Mrs. Rose Crawford re: cyclists using the Ridge Road (m) Davidson & Ayliffe re: appraisal Colbourne Street (Confidential) (n) Ministry of Housing re: seminar for New Building Code Regulations (0) A.M.C.T. Zone re: fall meeting (p) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: draft approval Scott Subdivision (q) County of Simcoe, Resource Development Dept. re: Industrial Development Program Plan (r) Ontario Good Roads Association re: request for acccmnodation ( s) Ministry of Housing re: the Building Toornorrcw Conference (t) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Pride Program (u) Carmittee of Adjustment Agenda for Tuesday, October 21, 1986 (v) Jarratt Carmunity Hall Board re: Jarratt Hall incorporation Motion No. 1 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received. Carried. Motion No. 2 Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 29, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received. Carried. Motion No. 3 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the accounts as presented for the period ending October 6, 1986 in the amount of $61,397.22 plus payroll for the period ending September 30, 1986 in the amount of $19,989.72 in accordance with the canputer print-out presented to Council be approved for payment. Carried. Motion No. 4 Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending October 6, be accepted as presented and further that the Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $57,322.30. Carried. Motion No. 5 Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon Be it resolved that the Report of the Chief Building Official Jim Shellswell concerning construction for the month of September 1986 be received. Carried. Motion No. 6 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Report fran the Administrator/Clerk Robert W. Small wi th regards to the Ministry of Housing, Assisted Housing Survey be received and adopted. Carried. - 3 - Motion No. 7 Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report of Live Stock Valuer Bruce Anderson for livestock killed and damaged owned by John Hemsted and the estimated value be accepted, and further the Treasurer be authorized to issue a cheque to Mr. Hemsted in the amount of $300.00. Carried. Motion No. 8 Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon Be it resolved that the Report of the Livestock Valuer Bruce Anderson for livestock killed and damaged owned by Mel Mawdsley and estimated value be accepted, and further the Treasurer be authorized to issue a cheque to Mr. Mel Mawdsley in the amount of $100.00. Carried. Motion No. 9 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Confidential request from Ms. Beth Fellows re: the purchase of municipal property be received and further, the Clerk correspond with Ms. Fellows indicating the Municipality is not interested in selling the subject property at this time. Carried. Motion No. 10 Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs indicating that the Township of Oro is satisfied with the canpletion of the terms of reference with regards to By-law No. 76-71, being a By-law to update the Official Plan, and By-law No. 86-72, being a By-law to update the Canprehensi ve Zoning By-law. Carried. Motion No. 11 Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Humane Society be requested to further investigate the coincidental sightings of similar dogs (2) at the site of sheep killings and that when the owner of these dogs is located, that they be assessed the amount of dollars spent by the Township in canpensation. Carried. Motion No. 12 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk acknowledge the letter from the Township of Essa with regards to hospital funding and further the Municipality will decide any future funding issues based on the circumstances presented at that time. Carried. Motion No. 13 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with the Department of Corrmunications of the Goverrunent of Canada and advise them that the position of the Township of Oro is against any imposition of radio licence fees on municipal road or fire departments as it is retrogressive legislation; and further that the Federal Goverrunent should take other steps to generate revenue other than imposing licence fees on emegency departments such as fire and roads; and the Administrator/ Clerk is hereby directed to circulate and request endorsement of this resolution to all municipalities in the County of Simcoe, the members of Parliament in the County of Simcoe, the members of the Provincial Legislature and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Carried. - 4 - Motion No. 14 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Chief Building Official, the Fire Chief, the Planner and the Administrator/Clerk be allcwed to attend the Seminar to be held in Barrie on December 1st, 1986 to review the new Building Code Regulation for 1986. Carried. Motion No. 15 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that Treasurer Henry Sander be allcwed to attend the A.M.C.T. Zone 2 Fall Meeting to be held in Arthur on Thursday, October 16, 1986. Carried. Motion No. 16 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk complete the request for accarmodation for the Ontario Good Roads Conference to be held February 22 - 25, 1987 and indicate the following number of roans would be required: four. Carried Motion No. 17 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that the following correspondence be received and filed: ( c) George Hippler re: Barrie Autanoti ve Flea Market (d) Ontario Municipal Board re: Decision, Barrie Autanotive Flea Market ( 1) Mrs. Rose Crawford re: cyclists using the Ridge Road (p) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: draft approval Scott Subdivision (q) County of Siroc:oe, Resource Developnent Dept. re: Industrial Developnent Program Plan ( s) Ministry of Housing re: the Building Tarm:Jrrow Conference (t) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Pride Program (u) Carmittee of Adjustment Agenda for Tuesday, October 21, 1986 Carried. Motion No. 18 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Contract No. 86-09 to supply, screen, haul and stockpile screened sand for winter sanding be awarded to Cliff Varcoe Limited at a total tender price of $24,175.00. Carried. Motion No. 19 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the report fran the Road Superintendent Fred Haughton with regards to the correspondence fran K.J. McHardy re: a drainage problem, be received and further the Road Superintendent's reca:rmendations be considered as future policy by the Township. Carried. Motion No. 20 Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Clerk correspond with Mrs. Katherine J. McHgrdy and advise her of the Road Superintendent's recorrmendations and further that the Clerk indicate that this would be a long term solution to her problem and that the Municipality at the present time can offer no irrrnediate solution. Carried. - 5 - Motion No. 21 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that Council adjourn to Carmittee of the Whole at 10:12 p.m. with Mr. Eric Money present. Carried. Motion No. 22 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Council rise and report from Carmittee of the Whole at 10:55 p.m. Carried. Motion No. 23 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the written proposal from Mrs. Susan Grant, Chairperson of the Jarratt Carmunity Hall Board be referred to the following individuals and Provincial Ministries for comment: (a) Township Solicitor David White (b) Administrator. R.W. Small ( c) Treasurer W. Henry Sander ( d) Ministry of Municipal Affairs ( e) Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Carried. Motion No. 24 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Council suspend Rule 7 of By-law No. 86-25 at allow the meeting to proceed past 11:00 p.m. adjournment. Carried. Motion No. 25 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Report from the Administrator/Clerk Robert W. Small wi th regards to Dispatch System for the Oro Fire Department be received and adopted. Carried. Motion No. 26 Moved by Burton, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that Report No. 86-15 Carmittee of the Whole Meeting held on September 22, 1986 be confinned as printed and received. Carried. Motion No. 27 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the Treasurer be permitted to submit a Petition to the Ministry of Transportation and Carmunications for an Interim Payment of Subsidy under the Public Transportation and Highway Irnproverrent Act. Carried. Motion No. 28 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that the minutes of the Public Meeting held on September 25, 1986 to review Master Parks and Recreation Study be confinned as printed and received. Carried. . I - 6 - Motion No. 29 Moved by S\verdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the letter fran the Ministry of Natural Resources with regards to Mr. H. Dunsmore be referred to the Road Superintendent and Township Solicitor for a report back to Council. Carried. Motion No. 30 Moved by Burton, seconded by S\verdon Be it resolved that the Township Solicitor David White be advised of the appraisal price of the unopened Road Allowance being the extension of Colborne Street and further the Solicitor offer the said Road Allowance for sale to the abutting land owners subject to any drainage easements required by the Roads Department; and further that the Township Solicitor request the per square foot price agreed upon in the Cc:mnittee of the Whole Meeting held as part of the regular Council Meeting. Carried. Motion No. 31 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by S\verdon Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk write the Flea Market Association notifying them that effective October 10, 1986 interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per rronth shall be calculated and added to the outstanding account until the account is paid in full and further that a definite repayment schedule be presented to Council to have the outstanding account paid in full on or before June 30, 1987; and further that if full payment is not received by the Township, legal action may be taken. Recorded vote requested by Councillor Caldwell: Councillor S\verdon Deputy Reeve Halfacre Councillor Burton Councillor Caldwell yea yea yea yea Carried. Motion No. 32 Moved by Burton, seconded by S\verdon Be it resolved that a By-law to Conf inn the Proceedings of Council held on October 6, 1986 be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 86-81. Carried. That By-law No. 86-81 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 S\verdon Be it resolved that Council now adjourn at 11:25 p.m. Carried. J~J:. bfi