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09 15 1986 Council Minutes THE CORPORATICN OF THE TCWNSHIP OF ORO COUNCIL CHAMBER - SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. 'lWENTY-NINTH MEEl'ING 1985-88 COUNCIL Oro Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7 :00 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 Drury chaired the meeting. Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre opened the meeting with a prayer. Also present were: Paul Eenhoorn, Allan Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. S. Woodrow, Steve Woodrow and two members of the press. Disclosure and Declaration of Conflict of Interest - none declared Reports of Municipal Officers (a) 7:30 p.m. Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn reported to Council re: the following i terns: 1. carmunications tower 2. August report 3. Firefighter personnel matter (retirement age) b) Township Planner, Holly Spacek report re: a second residence to be used for farm help was presented to Council. Jim Shellswel1, Chief Building Official, Building report for August and a memo on a cancelled building permit was presented to Council. ( d) Treasurer, Henry Sander, report on Conflict of Interest Coverage was presented to Council. ( e) Treasurer, Henry Sander, report on the Carmuni ty Centre Boards Contravention of Sections 81 and 82 of the Municipal Act was presented to Council. 9:00 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. S. Woodrow and steve Woodrow appeared before Council at Council's request in the Camrittee of the Whole. a) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: 1985 Financial Statements b) City of Orillia re: Joint Industrial Park Development ( c) Huronia Tourist Association re: 1986 Annual Meeting (d) Minister of Agriculture & Food re: World Food Day ( e) Ministry of Transportation & Ccmnunications re: Road Educational Programs (f) Simcoe County District Health Unit re: garbage collection, 14th Concession at Bass Lake Mr. & Mrs. Peter Golyzniak re: Insurance Claim, 3rd Line (Confidential) Ontario Humane Society re: August 1986 Report Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. re: congratulations for receiving Rec Grant Ori11ia Public Library, Agenda for Wed. Sept. 17/86 plus related correspondence County of Simcoe re: Library Minutes June 5 and August 7, 1986 Wolf Steel re: change in name of Cashway Road - 2 - Unfinished or New Business (a) Councillor Caldwell brought up the following items for discussion: 1. Licensing By-law 2 . Property Standards By-law (b) The Reeve mentioned that this Fall Fair was being held the weekend of September 19th and 20th and other Council members had sane concerns over possible elimination of booths operated by Minor Hockey and the Lions Club. As a result, they directed the Administrator/ Clerk to invite all members of the Fairboard to a future meeting. (c) Councillor Burton brought the following items to the attention of Council: 1. Poor installation of lights at the Oro Lions Club Ball Park. The Clerk was requested to ask Ainley & Associates to check the work. 2. The Administrator/Clerk was requested to ask the Road Superintendent to check the condition of the 15/16 Sideroad fran County Road 57 to the 11th Line in light of complaints Councillor Burton had received because of the Roller Ski participants' use of poles making holes in the road. Motion No. 1 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 2, 1986 be confirmed as printed and received. Carried. Motion No. 2 Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon Be it resolved that the accounts as presented for the period ending September 15, 1986 in the amount of $1,007,483.67 plus payroll for the period ending September 11, 1986 in the amount of $17,043.39 in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council be approved for payment. Carried. Motion No. 3 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending September 15, 1986 be accepted as presented and further that the Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $74,842.61 which includes payroll for August of $27,758.68. Carried. Motion No. 4 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn' s report for the month of August be received. Carried. Motion No. 5 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that the Township purchase a repeater complete with fran Northern Commercial Electronics Limited at a cost of $11,021.00 plus applicable taxes and further that the Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn negotiate a contract for rental of space on a tower located on the 7th Line owned by Northern Commercial Electronics, that would include the right to rent space to other Municipalities, and further that the proposed contract be suJ:mitted to Council prior to signing. Carried. - 3 - Motion No. 6 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the $25.00 donation fratl the Nichol's Family be forwarded to the Hawkestone Fire Fighters Association for their use at Christmas. Carried. Motion No. 7 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that report fratl Holly Spacek, TC1.Vl1ship Planner, be received and adopted and that a second driveway may be pennitted. Carried. Motion No. 8 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the report fratl Chief Building Official Jim Shellswell re: August Building Report as well as report on cancelled building pennit be received. Carried. Motion No. 9 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halafacre Be it resolved that Treasurer Henry Sander's Report re: Conflict of Interest Coverage be received and further that it be obtained for each member of Councilor Carmittee mernber appointed by Council who wishes the coverage at their expense. Carried. Motion No. 10 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that Treasurer Henry Sander's Report re: Carrnuni ty Centres Contravention of Sections 81 and 82 of the Municipal Act be received and adopted. Carried. Motion No. 11 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the following persons will attend the Board of Directors of the Huronia Tourist Association's Annual Meeting to be held Wednesday, September 23, 1986 in Midland at a cost of $35.00: Reeve Drury. Carried. Motion No. 12 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that WHEREAS well over one billion people in the world suffer from hunger and malnutrition although the resources and technology are currently available to feed the entire global population of 4.9 billion; and WHEREAS there are people working against hunger in 147 countries of the world who will be observing World Food Day on October 16, 1986; and WHEREAS Ontario Gove~nt organizations, private sector organizations, voluntary agencies, educational institutions and individual citizens have join ed to centre attention on the severity of world hunger by carmernorating World Food Day; NCM THEREFORE BE IT PRcx::LAIMED that October 16, 1986 be "World Food Day" in the Municipality of the Township of Oro and that all citizens will welcome the opportunity to increase their awareness of severe world hunger and its solutions by participating in local events to force the issue into public view. Carried. - 4 - Motion No. 13 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that the correspondence fran the Ministry of Transportation and Carrnunications re: Educational Programs be referred to the Road Superintendent and further that he advise Council of any staff persons wishing to attend any of the courses offered. Carried. Motion No. 14 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Clerk correspond with the Simcoe County District Health Unit and advise them that the Reeve will be arranging a meeting with the affected ratepayers located at the 14th Concession, Bass Lake, to discuss the possibility of providing a turn-around at the end of the laneway which would in effect, resolve the garbage problem. And further, that he advise the Health Unit that once a decision is made on providing a turn-around he will further advise the Health Unit of the disposition of this particular problem. Carried. Motion No. 15 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that the letter fran Wolfgang Schroeter of Wolf Steel with regards to the naming of Cashway Road be referred to the Road Superintendent to be included in his report. Carried. Motion No. 16 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that the following correspondence be received and field: (a) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: 1985 Financial Staterrents (b) City of Orillia re: Joint Industrial Park Development (g) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Golyzniak re: Insurance Claim, 3rd Line (Confidential) (h) Ontario Humane Society re: August 1986 report (i) Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. re: congratulations for receiving Rec Grant (j) Orillia Public Library, Agenda for Wed. Sept. 17/86 plus related correspondence (k) County of Simcoe re: Library Minutes June 5 and August 7, 1986 Carried. Motion No. 17 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that the minutes of the History Comnittee Meeting held on September 11, 1986 be confinned as printed and received. Carried. Motion No. 18 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Report No. 86-14 Carrnittee of the Whole Meeting held on September 8, 1986 be confinned as printed and received. Carried. Motion No. 19 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Council go into Carrnittee of the Whole @ 8:25 p.m. with Mr. & Mrs. S. Woodrow and Steve Woodrow present. Carried. Motion No. 20 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that Council rise and report fran the Coomittee of the Whole at 9:57 p.m. Carried. - 5 - Motion No. 21 Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk proceed to have an appraisal done on approximately 8 acres located on Part of Lot 20, Concession 7, lying immediately north of the Township Municipal Office. Carried. Motion No. 22 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that (1) D. S. White, Township Solicitor, prepare documents necessary to proceed with the disposal of the following property: Roll No. 5-151, Lot 28, Plan 765 (2) D.S. White, Township Solicitor, contact abutting owners and offer Lot 28 for sale for a price of $12,500.00. Carried. Motion No. 23 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that (1) D.S. White, Township Solicitor, prepare the necessary By-law and other related documents required to proceed with the disposal of the following property: Roll No. 5-337, Lot 8, Plan 1222 (2) D. S. White, Township Solicitor, contact abutting owners, the Lamont Beach Ratepayers Association and offer Lot 8 for sale at a price of $10,500.00 and further the Township retain its drainage easement. Carried. Motion No. 24 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre Be it resolved that (1) D. S. White, Township Solicitor, prepare the necessary By-law and any other related documents required to proceed with the disposal of the following property: Roll No. 5-345, Lot 25, Plan 979 (2) D.S. White, Township Solicitor, contact abutting owners and offer Lot 25 for sale for a price of $10,500.00 and a drainage easement be retained. Carried. Motion No. 25 Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that a By-law authorizing the Execution of an Agreement wi th M. R. Truax Septic Bed and Landscaping be read a first and second time and introduced as By-law No. 86-77. Carried. That By-law No. 86-77 be read 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 the Collection, Removal and Disposal of Garbage be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 86-78. Carried. That By-law No. 86-78 be read a third time, finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried. Motion No. 27 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that a By-law to Provide for Entering into a Lease for Equipment be introduced and read a. first and second time and numbered By-law No. 86-79. Carried. - 6 - That By-law No. 86-79 be read a third time, finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried. Motion No. 28 Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon Be it resolved that a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council held on September 15, 1986 be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 86-80. Carried. That By-law No. 86-80 be read a third time, finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried. Motion No. 30 Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that Council now adjourn at 10:59 p.m. Carried. ~--?/~L,4 Clerk R rt W. 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