08 05 1986 Council Minutes
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - AUGUST 5, 1986
SDAY, AUGUST 5, 1986 - 7: 00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
-FIFTH MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL
ro Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7:00 p.m. with
e following members present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
puty Reeve Halfacre was absent due to ill health.
eeve Drury chaired the meeting.
opened the meeting with prayer.
so present were: Holly Spacek, Mr. & Mrs. Simpson, Bill Stott, Jack Lee,
arle & Betty Phillips, Susan Grant, Linda Koster, Anita Beaton, Ted Beaton,
ony & Barbara Muscat, Neil McNiven, Mr. & Mrs. Griep.
isclosure & Declaration of Conflict of Interest
ouncillor Caldwell declared a conflict of interest in relation to the
putation on the agenda concerning the Tax Adjustments scheduled for 7: 30 p.m.
d requested that application no. 16 be dealt with separately as he
as an interest in the property.
o other conflicts were declared.
7:30 p.m.
Application for tax adjustments under Sections 495 & 496
of the Municipal Act. (Councillor Caldwell declared
a Conflict of Interest concerning application no. 16
and left his chair and did not discuss the issue or
vote on the resolution)
7:35 p.m.
Mr. Earl Phillips representing the Hamilton King
Forresters Orienteering Event to be held on August 16
and 17 in Oro Township along with other members of
the club. Mr. Walsh representing the affected
property owners, some of whom were present, spoke to
Council on the concerns of the property owners over
the use of their property for this event.
8:28 p.m.
Mr. Russ Sparrow spoke to Council re: the disposition
of Lot 9, Concession 6, Huguenot Holdings 109.2 acres
adjacent to the land fill site. (This was discussed
in the Corrmittee of the Whole)
8:45 p.m.
Mr. & Mrs. Simpson spoke to Council in Corrmittee of
the Whole on their letter with regards to lots
1 to 5, Registered Plan 1154.
Officers
e following reports were reviewed by Council:
(a) 9:00 p.m. Holly Spacek, Township Planner, presented a report on
trailers used as a secondary residence.
(b) The Administrator/Clerk presented a report on a proposed policy for
answering Official Plan and Zoning information.
(c) Council reviewed a report from Dwight Taylor, Parks Supervisor, with
regards to the tenant in the house located at Oro Memorial Park.
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orrmunications
a) Peter & Sheila Sirrpson re: building permits Lots 1 - 5, Registered
Plan 1154
b) David S. White, Township Solicitor re: Oro Township Plan 1154 (Confidential)
c) Glenn & Shelly Sirrpson re: mobile home as a secondary residence
d) M.N.R. re: copy of letter to Judy Catania re: forget licence of
occupation
e) City of Thunder Bay re: Ontario Arena Association General Meeting
f) M.O.E. re: copy of letter to Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Audubon
Management Ltd.
g) Ministry of Education re: Simcoe County Roman Catholic School Board
right to provide secondary school education
h) Orillia Public Library Board re: minutes June 18, 1986
i) Consumers Gas re: E.B.R.O. 410, 411, 412
j) Canada Day Carmittee re: request to appear before Council
k) Oro Horticultural Society re: invitation to Flower Show & Pot-Luck Supper
1) Ainley & Associates re: copies of two letters to E.M.C. Group Limited
re: Harbourwood Subdivision
m) I.C.G. Utilities Ontario Ltd. re: contract Carriage Hearing
n) Anita C. Beaton re: Orienteering Event scheduled for August 16 & 17, 1986
0) Gary W. Luhawy, Solicitor re: Barrie Automotive Flea Market
otion No. 1
oved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 21, 1986
adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
tion No. 2
ved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that the minutes of the Special Meeting held on July 21, 1986
confinned as printed and received. Carried
tion No. 3
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
it resolved that the minutes of the Special Meeting held on July 31, 1986
confinned as printed and received. Carried.
tion No. 4
ved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that the accounts as presented for the period ending August 5,
86 in the amount of $88,415.13 plus payroll for the period ending
ly 31, 1986 in the amount of $24,976.10 in accordance with the computer
int-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried
tion No. 5
ved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending August 5, 1986
accepted as presented and further that the Treasurer be authorized to
sue cheques in the amount of $60,658.14. Carried.
tion No. 6
i\Ted by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that report from Dwight Taylor re: recorrrnendation on Oro Park
nants be received. Carried.
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seconded by SWerdon
it resolved that the Clerk correspond with the Canada Day Committee and
range a suitable date and time for the Committee to meet with Council.
ried.
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tion No. 8
seconded by SWerdon
it resolved that Report No. 86-12 Camlittee of the Whole Meeting
eld July 28, 1986 be confirrred as printed and circulated. Carried.
otion No. 9
Ikoved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
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it resolved that further to the correspondence fran the Canadian
ransport Camlission dated November 27, 1985 the Corporation of the
ownship of Oro make formal application to have protective signal lights
'nstalled at the Canadian National Railway Crossing Colborne Street,
ownship of Oro (Mileage 66.20) and further request the Railway Transport
ammittee to make necessary site inspection and request Canadian
ational Railways to submit an estimate for such installation and a
onnal Order to have C.N.R. install the protective signal lights, costs
o be shared on the following basis:
1) Township to assume 12 1/2% of the installation costs
2) 50% of the future signal maintenance cost Carried.
otion No. 10
oved by Caldwell, seconded by Bur,tcn
it resolved that the Administrator/Clerk be allowed to prepare a draft
or a Fall Township Newsletter. Carried.
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seconded by SWerdon
it resolved that in view of the excellent history of operation of the
arrie Autanotive Flea Market Association for it's spring and fall events,
n view of the carmi tments which the Barrie Autanoti ve Flea Market
sociation has made for it's fall event scheduled for September 4th to
th, 1986, inclusive, and in view of the fact that the Ontario Municipal
d has scheduled a hearing for August 13th to 15th, 1986 inclusive,
e Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro respectfully requests
at in the event the Ontario Municipal Board reserves it's decision
the hearing respecting Official Plan Amendments No. 22 and 25, and
ning By-law No. 86-50, that the Ontario Municipal Board approve the
ning by-law for a temporary period to expire on September 7th, 1986,
nding rendering of it's decision. Carried.
seconded by Burton
it resolved that the following applications under Sections 496 and 495
the Municipal Act, as presented to Council, exclusive of No. 16, and
armended by the Assessors of the Simcoe County Assessment Office,
egion No. 16) for assessment reduction, be accepted and the appropriate
adjustments be applied. Carried.
Frank & Rodney G. Reid, vVPT Lot 20, Cone. 1. The occupant ceased to
carry on business at this location on January 1, 1986. Business Public
Assessment of 1285 are to be cancelled fran January 1 to December 31, 1986.
Lewis the Archbishop of Toronto, Pt. Lot 40, Cone. 1. This property
is a cemetery and is therefore exempt fran taxes. Residential Public
Assessment of 241 are to be cancelled fran January 1 to December 31, 1986.
Ted Lethbridge, SPT Lot 11, Cone. 2. The occupant ceased to carry on
business at this location of February 28, 1986. Business Taxes based on
the Business Public Assessment of 435 are to be cancelled fran
March 1 to December 31, 1986.
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Gerhard W. Griep, NPT Lot 11. Cone. 5. The occupant ceased to carry on
business at this location on March 27, 1986. Business taxes based on
the Business Public Assessment of 420 are to be cancelled from March
27 to December 31, 1986.
Paul Douglas Winger, pt. Lot 7, Cone. 5. The building (garage) on this
property was demolished on January 14, 1986 and is therefore entitled
to a cancellation of building taxes fran February 1 to December 31, 1986
Taxes will be cancelled based on the Residential Public Assessment
of 116.
Township of Oro, Pt. Lot 2, Cone. 14. since this property was purchased
by the Township on December 11, 1985 it is therefore entitled to
exemption fran taxes fran January 1 to December 31, 1986. Taxes will
be cancelled on Residential Public Assessment of 120.
Sunlight Recreation Ltd. pt. Lot 1, Cone. 1. Since the above occupant
ceased to carry on business at this location on October 9, 1985
business taxes based on the Public Public Assessment of 1750 are to be
cancelled fran January 1 to December 31, 1986.
Sunlight Recreation Ltd., Pt. Lot 1, Cone. 1. Since tenant 001 (Sunlight
Recreation Ltd.) ceased to carry on business at this location on
October 9, 1985 it is recommended that taxes to the owner be cancelled
on a conversion of rates fran commercial public to residential public,
based on the occupant assessment of 795, fran January 1 to December 31, 1986.
William Kean, Plan 1156, Lot 1. Since the above occupant ceased to
carry on business at this location on April 30, 1986 business taxes
based on the Business Public Assessment of 1750 are to be cancelled
from May 1 to December 31, 1986.
. Sun Oil Co. Ltd., Cone. 1, NPT Lot E. Since tenant 001 and 002 (Thanpson
and Grantham) ceased to carry on business at this location on March 31, 1986
it is recommended that taxes to the owner be cancelled on a conversion
of rates fran Commercial Public to Residential Public, based on the
occupant assessments of 4236 fran April 1 to December 31, 1986.
1 . James E. Thanpson, NPT Lot E, Cone. 1. The occupant ceased to carry on
business at this location on March 31, 1986. Business Public Assessment
of 865 are to be cancelled from April 1 to December 31, 1986.
1 . William G. Grantham, NPT Lot E, Con. 1. The occupant ceased to carry on
business at this location on March 31, 1986. Business taxes based on
the Business Public Assessment of 405 are to be cancelled from April 1
to December 31, 1986.
1 . 605380 Ontario Inc., EPT Lot A, Cone. 2. The occupant ceased to carry on
business at this location on May 30, 1986. Business taxes based on the
Business Public Assessment of 1275 are to be cancelled from June 1
to December 31, 1986.
1 . Mrs. S.R. MacKellar, EPT Lot 28, Cone. 3. One of the sheds on this
property was demolished at the end of October 1985 and is therefore
entitled to a cancellation of building taxes fran January 1, 1986 to
December 31, 1986. Taxes will be cancelled based on the Residential
Public Assessment of 29.
1 . James G. Ritch, Con. 4, WPT. Lot 28. The residence on the above property
was demolished in June 1986. The owner is therefore entitled to a
cancellation of building taxes fran July 1 to December 1986. Taxes will
be cancelled based on the Residential Public Assessment of 435.
ction 495
1 Yoon Sukwon, Balance of 1985 Business Tax $20.11, plus Penalty & Interest.
2 554263 Ontario Ltd., Go Camping Barrie, Balance of 1984 Business Tax
$20.55, plus Penalty & Interest.
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otion No. 13
seconded by SWerdon
e it resolved that Council adjourn into Carmittee of the Whole with
. Russ Sparrow at 8:28 p.m. Carried.
seconded by SWerdon
resolved that Council rise and report from the Corrmi ttee of the
at 8:37 p.m. Carried.
otion No. 15
oved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
e it resolved that Council concur with allowing Mr. & Mrs. Simpson
o address Council on their letter submitted to Council. Carried.
otion No. 16
oved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
it resolved that Council adjourn into Carmittee of the Whole with
. & Mrs. Simpson and the Township Planner Holly Spacek at 8:45 p.m.
arried.
otion No. 17
ved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
resolved that Council rise and report from the Carmittee of the
at 9:40 p.m. Carried.
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
it resolved that the following application under Section 496 of
e Municipal Act as presented to Council and recommended by the Assessors
f Simcoe County Assessment Office (Region No. 16) for assessment reduction,
accepted and the appropriate tax adjustments be applied. Carried.
6. Lorraine Anne McCallum, Lots 2 & 3, Plan 217. The aOOve occupant
ceased to carry on business at this location on May 9, 1986. Business
Taxes based on the Business Public Assessment of 830 are to be
cancelled from June 1 to December 31, 1986.
tion No. 19
ved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that report from Holly Spacek. re: trailers as a secondary
sidence be received and adopted. Carried.
tion No. 20
ved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that report from Robert W. Small, Administrator/Clerk re:
ggested policy on zoning and official plan information be received and
opted. Carried.
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tion No. 21
oved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that Mr. & Mrs. Peter Simpson be advised that they should
ile an application for an Official Plan Amendment and Re-Zoning Application
or Lots 1 - 5, Registered Plan 1154.
ecorded vote requested by Councillor Burton.
Councillor Burton
Reeve Drury
Councillor Caldwell
Councillor SWerdon
yea
yea
yea
yea
Carried.
otion No. 22
oved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
e it resolved that the following correspondence be received and filed:
d) M.N.R. re: copy of letter to Judy Catania re: forget licence of
occupation
e) Ci ty of Thunder Bay re: Ontario Arena Association General Meeting
f) M.O.E. re: copy of letter to Ministry of Municipal Affairs re:
Audubon Estates
g) Ministry of Education re: Simcoe County Reman Catholic School Board
right to provide secondary school education
h) Orillia Public Library Board re: minutes June 18, 1986
i) Consumer's Gas re: E.B.R.O. 410, 411, 412
k) Oro Horticultural Society re: invitation to Flower Show & Pot-Luck Supper
1) Ainley & Associates re: copies of two letters to E.M.C. Group Ltd.
re: Harbourwood Subdivision
m) I.C.G. Utilities Ontario Ltd. re: contract Carriage Hearing
otion No. 23
oved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that the Township Solicitor and Planner be instructed not
o prepare for or attend at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing scheduled
or August 13, 14 and 15, 1986 unless the Township receives $15,000.00
s requested in resolution #15 of the July 31, 1986 Council Meeting;
ran the Barrie Autanoti ve Flea Market. Carried.
otion No. 24
ved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
it resolved that in the event that the Township does not receive the
alance of the $15,000.00 fran the Barrie Automotive Flea Market, the
dministratorjClerk and Township Solicitor be instructed to attend the
tario Municipal Board Hearing to be held on August 13, 14 and 15th
d briefly present the Township's position. Carried.
otion No. 25
oved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that the Petition re: cleanliness of Oro Memorial Park be
ecei ved and the Clerk request the petitioners and Mr. & Mrs. Burnett
o appear before a future Corrmittee of the Whole Meeting. Carried.
otion No. 26
oved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
e it resolved that the request of Mr. & Mrs. Glen Simpson to place a
bile home on Mrs. Bonney's property as a second residence not be granted
s it does not conform to the By-laws of the Municipality. Carried.
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otion No. 27
ved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
it resovled that a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Meeting
f Council held on August 5, 1986 be introduced and read a first
d second time and numbered 86-70. Carried.
at By-law No. 86-70 be read a third time, finally passed, be engrossed
the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
tion No. 28
ved by Caldwell, seconded by Burton
it resolved that Council now adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Carried.
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