07 21 1986 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TCWNSHIP OF ORO
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JULY 21, 1986
MONDAY, JULY 21, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
'TWENTY-THIRD MEEI'ING 1985-88 COUNCIL
Oro Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment at 7:30 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.
Reeve Drury opened the meeting with a prayer.
Also present were: Holly Spacek, Ron Watkin, Howard Campbell, Peter
Sirrpson, Gordon Wagar, John Nixon, Gerry Stones
and one member of the press
Disclosure and Declaration of Conflict of Interest - None declared.
Deputations
7:40 P.M.
Mr. Gerry Stones of Dearden, Stanton, Stones and
Strongman Ltd. and Mr. John Nixon made a presentation
to Council concerning a proposed Residential Subdivision,
Oro Hills, Lot 1, Concession 5.
Reports of Municipal Officers
The following reports were reviewed by Council:
(a) Jim Shellswell, Chief Building Official
- June, 1986, Building Report
(b) William Ormerod, By-law Enforcement Officer
Re: Various by-law violations (Confidential)
(C) Jim Shell swell, Chief Building Official
Re: Shed on Lot 62, Plan 626 (Confidential)
Carmunications
(a) Morris Shellswell re: invitation to open house July 26, 1986
(b) Ray & Chris CUppage re: fee for picnics in Oro Park
( c) Barrie Automotive Flea Market re: Temporary Use By-law
(d) E. E. Dryden & R.J. & B.M. Palmer re: Lot 8, Plan 1222
(e) Minister of Revenue re: Section 63 re: assessment program
(f) Oro Figure Skating Club re: financial assistance
( g) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Pratt re: lease of Lot 37, Concession 1
(h) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Pratt re: Sale of Lot 37, Concession 1
(i) Ministry of Housing, Business of Building Seminar Nov. 2-6/86
(j) Simcoe County Clerk-Treasurers Annual Golf Tournament Sept. 18/86
(k) N.S.C.T. re: Meeting September 17/86
( 1) Simcoe County Library Co-operatives re: appointments to Permanent
Advisory Carmittee, County Co-operative Board
(m) Confidential Letter from Stewart, Esten
(n) Stewart, Esten re: Barrie Autanoti ve Flea Market
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Motion No. 1
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 7,
1986 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
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Motion No. 2
Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Meeting held on July 15,
1986 be confirmed as printed and received. Carried.
Motion No. 3
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the accounts as presented for the period ending July
21, 1986 in the amount of $112,164.36 plus payroll for the period ending
July 17, 1986 in the amount of $19,164.71 in accordance with the canputer
print-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried.
Motion No. 4
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending July 21,
1986 be accepted as presented and further that the Treasurer be authorized
to issue cheques in the amount of $30,604.89. Carried.
Motion No. 5
Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision for part of the
East ~ of Lot 1, Concession 2 be referred to the Departrrent heads for a
report back to the Planning Advisory Committee and Council. Carried.
Motion No. 6
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the June, 1986 Building report prepared by the Chief
Building Official, Jim Shellswell, be received. Carried.
Motion No. 7
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the report fran William Ormerod, By-law Enforcement
Officer, concerning Mrs. Vernon and Mr. Boehm be received as both
canplaints have been dealt with. Carried.
Motion No. 8
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
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Be it resolved that the report from William Ormerod, By-law Enforcement
Officer, concerning the pranenade be received and further the Clerk,
Road Superintendent and Township Solicitor take whatever action is necessary
to maintain vehicle access across the pranenade. Carried.
Motion No. 9
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that Council adjourn into Committee of the Whole @ 8:00 p.m.
Carried.
Motion No. 10
Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that Council rise and report from the Committee of the
Whole @ 8:00 p.m. Carried.
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Motion No. 11
Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
Be it resolved that the report fran Jim Shel 1 swell , Chief Building
Official, and William Ormerod, By-law Enforcement Officer, concerning
the shed located on Lot 62, Plan 626 be received and further the Chief
Building Official and By-law Enforcement Officer take whatever action
is necessary to remove the shed fran the property and further the
Township Solicitor be consulted as required. Carried.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Sv.;erdon
Be it resolved that the letter fran Ray and Chris Cuppage concerning
the Oro Memorial Park Picnic fee be received and further Council feels
the fee is justified considering the high costs incurred by the Township
to operate the park. Carried.
Motion No. 13
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the request of the Barrie Automotive Flea Market
concerning the use of a Temporary Use By-law for their fall event is
redundant now that the Ontario Municipal Board has set August 13, 14,
15 as a hearing date. Carried.
Motion No. 14
Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
Be it resolved that the letter fran E. E. Dryden and Mr. and Mrs. Palmer
concerning Lot 8, Plan 1222 be received and further the Clerk advise the
two correspondents that the municipality is in the process of reviewing
the status of this property as v.;ell as others in the municipality and
further the Township will advise the writers when a decision is reached.
Carried.
Motion No. 15
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the letter fran Marilyn J.'Stevenson of the Oro
Figure Skating Club be received and further that the Clerk advise the
Figure Skating Club that they will receive a maximum grant of $1000.00
based on the percentage received fran the provincial Government Reg.
517 Grant and further the Clerk advise the Figure Skating Club of the
resolution passed by Council concerning the operation of the Oro Arena
Concession Booth. Carried.
Motion No. 16
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Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the letter fran Mrs. Brian Pratt concerning the
renting of Lot 37, Concession 1 be received and further that the Clerk
advise Mr. and Mrs. Pratt that because of other concerns the Township
will withhold its decision on renewing the lease past December 31, 1986.
Carried.
Motion No. 17
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the letter fran Mrs. Brian Pratt concerning the status
of approximately 10 acres of land located on Lot 37, Concession 1, be
received and the Clerk advise the writer that the municipality is in the
process of reviewing the status of several Township owned properties and
further the Township will advise the Pratts when a decision is reached
on the disposition of this piece of property. Carried.
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Motion No. 18
Moved by Burton, seconded by SWerdon
Be it resolved that the Treasurer and Administrator/Clerk be allowed to
attend the North Simcoe Clerks & Treasurers meeting to be held September
17, 1986. Carried.
Motion No. 19
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that Councillor David Caldwell be naninated to the
Permanent Advisory Carmittee to the County of Simcoe Co-operatives
Library Board. Carried.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the Parks and Recreation Corrmittee Minutes of July 8,
1986 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
Motion No. 21
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that the Arena Management Corrmittee Minutes of July 9,
1986 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried.
Motion No. 22
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Carmittee of Adjustment Meeting
held on July 15, 1986 be received. Carried.
Motion No. 23
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that when circumstances are such that the Reeve is unable
to participate on behalf of the Township of Oro at any event, that the
Deputy Reeve be requested to perform those duties on behalf of the Reeve.
Further, if circumstances are such that the Deputy Reeve is also unable
to participate, that Council as a whole be responsible for the selection
of the appropriate representative.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Swerdon
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Deputy Reeve Halfacre
Councillor Burton
Reeve Drury
Councillor SWerdon
Councillor Caldwell
Yea
Nay
Nay
Yea
Nay
Defeated.
Motion No. 24
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the entrance fee for Oro Memorial Park be $6.00
for the car and driver and $4.00 per person for all non-resident users
of the park on weekends and holidays and further this resolution take
effect im:nediately. Defeated.
Motion No. 25
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolved that further to Council's direction of April 28, 1986 the
Administrator/Clerk, Planner and Township solicitor review all of the
Township's plans of Subdivisions 10 years old or greater and present
Council with a report indicating if any or all of the said plans of
subdivisions should be deregistered and further this report should be
prepared as soon as possible. Carried.
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Motion No. 26
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the Township Solicitor request on behalf of the
Township of Oro a deposit of $15,000.00 from the Barrie Automotive Flea
Market to cover the Township's cost to date of approximately $11,000.00
plus a $4,000.00 deposit for the cost the Township will incur at the
upcoming O.M.B. hearing and further the Township receive this deposit prior
to August 5, 1986. Carried.
Motion No. 27
Moved by SWerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the following correspondence be received and filed:
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(i)
(j)
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Morris Shellswell re: Invitation to open house July 26, 1986.
Minister of Revenue re: Section 63 re: Assessment Program
Ministry of Housing, Forum on the Business of Building
Simcoe County Clerks-Treasurers Annual Golf Tournament Sept. 18/86
Confidential Letter from Stewart-Esten re: Plan 1154
Carried.
Motion No. 28
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of
Council held on July 21, 1986 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered 86-69. Carried.
That By-law No. 86-69 be read a third time, finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried.
Motion No. 29
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that Council now adjourn @ 9:06 p.m. Carried.
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Robert W. Small
7fJ; Cp /2&
Reeve Robert E. ~ ~-
Clerk
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