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07 29 1982 COW Minutes . . . COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JULY 29, 1982 Committee of Council meeting was held this evening with the following members present: Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor R.S. Arbour S. Davie T. Halfacre S. Vousden A. Johnson Reeve R.S. Arbour opened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Clerk reported on Employment Incentive Program and that all projects as submitted were in progress with two persons on each project. Item two of the staff report was in reference to the one employee who had previously worked 4~ days and now under new classification By-Law and rates of remuneration By-Law, will be working a 5 day week. Delegations Central Ora Ratepayers Association (CORA) had previously requested an appointment which was arranged for 8:00 p.m. Present from CORA were: Lloyd George Ken McPherson (Sec-Treas for CORA) Mr. George said that CORA had two concerns: Firstly, Road Department - What Department sets guidelines to purchase vehicles for roads? -Deputy Reeve Davie replied to the question. -Councillor Vousden advised that Road Supt. makes recommendations to the Roads Committee, who in turn make recommendations to Council. -CORA suggested a road equipment maintenance study, maybe should be considered. Secondly, One lane bridge on 15/16 Sideroad between the first & second. -Could Council again re-apply for widening of this bridge. -Deputy Reeve Davie advised the one deficient bridge in the Township is the bridge on Lakeshore Road, 7th Concession. Thirdly, Oro Station Ratepayers have requested change of controls at intersection of County Road 20 & 27. CORA wish to go on record as sup- porting the Ora Station Ratepayers. This matter should not be delayed and pursued further. Next item being the Parks & Recreation - Why is list of Park Lands not available to all Ratepayers. . . . COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 29, 1982 What submissions are listed in Park Study Committee and when will the final Report be submitted. Mr. George advised that generally the ratepayers would prefer the Park to be taken out of the Parks Assistance Act and left for the people of Ora only. He then read the wording on the Deed as to how it was conveyed to the Township as a Public Park for the benefit of the Ratepayers of the Township. Mr. McPherson added comments to conditions of roads, referring mainly to line 8. The matter of break up in spring of the Road from 15/16 Side Road South - Could this be dug out? Reeve Arbour advised that for the matter of an application by Mr. Lloyd Squire for an extension of the lagoon system, a public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 12, 1982. Mr. Tom Kinn was present before Council at 9:00 p.m. with respect to his property consisting of 25 acres north of (E~Lot 9, Con. 11) County Road No. 11. No opened road to his property. Would like to obtain permission from Council to cut trees on the road allowance and build the road at his expense, subject to being able to retain all the wood cut to offset some of the cost. Distance involved approximately 800 feet. Trees con- sist of Oak, Maple and Beach - second growth. Mr. Kinn reviewed his proposal for the opening of the road. Committee Chairman reports and/or matters to be considered by Council. Park Committee - Chairperson Councillor Thelma Halfacre. Councillor Halfacre reported on work at the Park. Clerk also advised that Stuart N. Keyes had advised that Graham Downard was to complete the changes on July 30, 1982. Councillor Halfacre also advised that Horticultural Society are to meet at park with regard to some natural arrangement along the easterly fence. Road Committee Deputy Reeve Davie advised that the Paving on 15/16 Side Road has been completed from Line 5 to Line 7. Councillor Vousden advised that the Contractor had been back to make some adjustments. Chairman also advised that the 12th and Bass Lake Road have now been completed with Prime and Sand for dust control. The matter of Brick gate posts at the Town Hall was also discussed by Committee of Council. Deputy Reeve also advised that the Crew Cab Truck has now been delivered. .. . . . COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL - JULY 29, 1982 Committee of Council recommend that Mr. Tom Kinn be authorized to cut sufficient trees on the Road Allowance between Conc. 11 & 12, north from Scotdale Subdivision for an approximate distance of 800 feet (approx. 245 metres) and bring that portion of line 11 to MTC specifications and in return be permitted to keep all the trees cut. And, further that once the said protion of the Road has been brought to at least minimum MTC standards, the Township assume the portion of the road for future main- tenance and consideration. W.D.S. Committee Councillor Johnson advised that under the Employment Incentive Program, the trees are being cut and cleaned at the Waste Disposal Site. Telephone is to be installed July 30, 1982. The matter of enquiries as to what the Township propose to do with the wood cut was discussed. Committee of Council recommend that quotations be received from all per- sons interested in purchasing the wood, stating price per cord or lump sum for all the wood at the site. Quotations to be considered when re- ceived. The matter of completing services of Roads, etc., on Plan M-66, Jo-Con Developments was considered by Committee of Council due to complaints of conditions of Steele Street, which according to the Developers com- ments at a meeting of Oro Council held on March 18, 1982 were supposed to be looked into and completed. Committee of Council recommend that a velopments with respect to unfinished to a letter forwarded from meeting of and letter of December 7, 1981. letter be forwarded to Jo-Con De- services on Plan M-66, further Oro Council held on March 18, 1982 The matter of Letter of Credit for Quadrant Developments Plan M-157 was also brought to attention of Committee of Council. Committee of Council recommend that failing the receipt of a renewed Letter of Credit on August 5, 1982, that the Treasurer attend at the Bank of Montreal, First Canadian Place, P.O. Box 3, Toronto, Ontario M5X lA3, for the account of Quadrant Developments Ltd., Olga Dozorsky and K. Kondracki Trading under the partnership name of Cedar Brook Estates the aggregate total of One Hundred and Twenty-Six Thousand and One Hundred Dollars (126,100.00) on Letter of Credit No. 444/TC22912 by demand at sight. And, further that a letter of demand for same be signed by the Reeve and Clerk on behalf of the Corporation. The draft procedural By-Law was presented for consideration and after review and consideration, the following recommendation resulted: Committee of Council recommend that the draft Procedural By-Law by re- ferred for further discussion at a Committee Meeting and incoming Council for adoption after further reviews. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. C - H. Neufeld Reeve - R.S. Arbour